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US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Wednesday.

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

World No 5 Roger Federer's possible records aside, it is the first time since 2003 that the semis have featured four men outside the top four in the world rankings.

Federer faces ID crisis in switch from Nike to Uniqlo

Federer faces ID crisis in switch from Nike to Uniqlo

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

apanese casual wear designer Uniqlo has signed the 36-year-old Swiss as a global brand ambassador in a deal reported to be worth around $30 million a year.

Federer picks his best Wimbledon match

Federer picks his best Wimbledon match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Nadal, Roger get in the groove for the Big W

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading 24-15 and 10-3 in Grand Slams.

PIX: Gauff's dream run continues; Humbert sets up Djokovic tie

PIX: Gauff's dream run continues; Humbert sets up Djokovic tie

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Fifteen-year-old Cori Gauff clawed her way back from a set and 5-2 down and saved two match points to beat Slovenia's Polona Hercog 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 on Friday and reach the Wimbledon fourth round.

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Lucas Pouille, on Friday, to storm into his seventh Australian Open final and set up a mouthwatering title match with Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic eases past Mannarino into Wimbledon last eight

Djokovic eases past Mannarino into Wimbledon last eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Second seed Novak Djokovic eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a routine 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-4 win over France's Adrian Mannarino on Tuesday.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments from the last five championships at SW19.

Serena downs Kerber to win Wimbledon title, equals Graf's record

Serena downs Kerber to win Wimbledon title, equals Graf's record

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Serena Williams beat Germany's Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to claim a seventh Wimbledon singles title and equal Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 grand slam singles crowns on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

As Russian Maria Sharapova and American Serena Williams get ready to slug it out in their big-ticket semi-final, records and history tells us who has had the upper hand.

Defending champion Murray fit for Wimbledon

Defending champion Murray fit for Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The world number one opens his defence against Alexander Bublik, a lucky loser ranked 134, on Centre Court in front of his home fans on Monday.

Serena, Wozniacki accuse Wimbledon of 'sexist scheduling'

Serena, Wozniacki accuse Wimbledon of 'sexist scheduling'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams has backed Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki's accusations of ' sexist scheduling' at the Wimbledon Championships.

Aus Open Day 8: Lip-smacking encounter on cards

Aus Open Day 8: Lip-smacking encounter on cards

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Nadal meets the 'new Nick' Kyrgios in fourth-round blockbuster

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Murray was slightly vexed by a question at the post-match news conference that suggested the fans' loyalties were more divided than if he were playing anyone but Federer.

WTA Mumbai Open: Lisicki, Vickery crash out in Round 1

WTA Mumbai Open: Lisicki, Vickery crash out in Round 1

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Sabine Lisicki, the 2103 Wimbledon runner-up and former World No. 12, now on a comeback trail, found the going too tough against eighth seed Nao Hibino of Japan, losing in three sets in a first round match.

Sports Shorts: Manika Batra first Indian woman to break into top-50

Sports Shorts: Manika Batra first Indian woman to break into top-50

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

PHOTOS: Nadal powers past Sela at the double

PHOTOS: Nadal powers past Sela at the double

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

A Sela double-fault secured Nadal the break of serve he needed in the first set and Nadal moved two sets clear with a punishing forehand return.

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

New French Open court unveiled as prize money increases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the arena is nestled among the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses.

Wang avenges New York loss with Serena ouster

Wang avenges New York loss with Serena ouster

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The 28-year-old said beating American great Williams was the finest win of her career, outstripping her upset of world number one Ash Barty at last year's US Open.

US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

US Open: 4 things to watch out for on Day 5

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Denis Shapovalov may not be old enough to drink in New York but is quickly becoming the toast of the Big Apple and the 18-year-old Canadian will again have a chance to light up the U.S. Open when he takes on Briton Kyle Edmund.

England cricketers watch Nadal down Tsonga

England cricketers watch Nadal down Tsonga

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Heavier balls to blame for slower game: Nadal

Davis Cup Finals: Murray gives Britain lead, Serbia win

Davis Cup Finals: Murray gives Britain lead, Serbia win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Murray, playing in his first Davis Cup tie since 2016 and only five months after returning to the sport following career-saving hip surgery, clawed out a 6-7(7), 6-4, 7-6(5) victory

Wimbledon PIX: Konta makes history, Muguruza, Venus race into semis

Wimbledon PIX: Konta makes history, Muguruza, Venus race into semis

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis in London on Tuesday.

Today at Wimbledon: Nadal, Murray lead third-round charge

Today at Wimbledon: Nadal, Murray lead third-round charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Both are in superb form and have yet to drop a set at this year's championship. Britain's Murray, the number one seed, will face 28th ranked Fabio Fognini from Italy while Spaniard Nadal will go up against Russian Karen Khachanov, ranked 30.

Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since World War Two

Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since World War Two

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The Wimbledon tennis championships were cancelled for the first time since World War Two as the coronavirus pandemic wiped another blue-riband sports event off the calendar on Wednesday.

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Murray, who took a wildcard into the seaside event as a fitness test for next week's Wimbledon, looked sharp on a sun-baked centre court and tasted victory for the first time since beating Benoit Paire in the last 16 of Wimbledon 350 days ago.

Dubai Open: Federer returns with easy win over Paire

Dubai Open: Federer returns with easy win over Paire

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Roger Federer breezed back into action to reach the second round of the Dubai Open with a straightforward 6-1, 6-3 over erratic Frenchman Benoit Paire on Monday.

PIX: Sharapova sizzles in scorching Melbourne to reach 3rd round

PIX: Sharapova sizzles in scorching Melbourne to reach 3rd round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

So prior to their Melbourne Park rematch, former champion Sharapova said she was primed and ready for another drawn out dog-fight against the 14th seed.

Davis Cup Finals: Tears and torment for Serbia after loss to Russia

Davis Cup Finals: Tears and torment for Serbia after loss to Russia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

There was just gut-wrenching despair as Serbia's hopes slipped away in the cruellest fashion imaginable.

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

Halep crushes Williams to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

An inspired Halep took full advantage of an error-strewn display by seven-time champion Williams to become the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon title.

Sikh man kicked out of Wimbledon queue for 'making people uncomfortable'

Sikh man kicked out of Wimbledon queue for 'making people uncomfortable'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

A 20-year-old Sikh man was kicked out of an overnight queue to watch the Wimbledon tennis championships as he apparently made other people around him "uncomfortable".

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Spotted! Kate Middleton at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, arrived for the first day of Wimbledon on Monday with a dramatic new hairstyle to watch Andy Murray play his opening match.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

"This is going to be a huge confidence boost and springboard for whatever is coming up and for the rest of my career."

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

PICS: Nadal survives thriller to down Del Potro; Isner beats Raonic

PICS: Nadal survives thriller to down Del Potro; Isner beats Raonic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

It was a case of down but definitely not out as a Rafael Nadal kept picking himself off a slippery and dusty Centre Court surface to storm into the Wimbledon semi-finals with a pulsating 7-5, 6-7(7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 over Juan Martin del Potro.

Dominant Djokovic marches into Dubai quarter-finals

Dominant Djokovic marches into Dubai quarter-finals

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic extended his unbeaten start to the season to 15 matches as he swatted aside German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-1 with ease on Wednesday to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals.

Nadal taken to extra time but still downs Australian teenager

Nadal taken to extra time but still downs Australian teenager

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Rafael Nadal was kept on Centre Court longer than he would have liked but that did not stop him from putting baby-faced Alex de Minaur firmly in his place with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win in the third round of Wimbledon on Saturday.

'Switch hit': Big Bash cricket to Aus Open, Barty back with Beck win

'Switch hit': Big Bash cricket to Aus Open, Barty back with Beck win

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The 20-year-old, free of a shoulder injury that forced her out of qualifying for last week's Hobart tournament, won her first match at the Australian Open at her fourth attempt with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Germany's Annika Beck.