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Have we seen the last of Kyrgios at Melbourne?

Have we seen the last of Kyrgios at Melbourne?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'Nick Kyrgios without his serve is probably not -- I'm not a threat to many players.'

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after losing in straight sets to Colombia's Camila Osorio.

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time...

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The tennis legends are set to meet at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia.

Tennis great Navratilova says she is free of cancer

Tennis great Navratilova says she is free of cancer

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Martina Navratilova said she is cancer-free nearly four months after announcing she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer.

Djokovic stunned by Berrettini in Qatar Open opener

Djokovic stunned by Berrettini in Qatar Open opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic was stunned 7-6(4), 6-2 by Matteo Berrettini in the Qatar Open first round on Tuesday as the Italian enjoyed his first win over the former world number one.

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Athletes from Russia and Belarus, Moscow's closest ally in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, are barred from the Paris Games except for the few who will compete as neutral athletes without flags or anthems.

It's over 20 years, good years, bad years: Nadal thanks fans

It's over 20 years, good years, bad years: Nadal thanks fans

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Rafael Nadal said farewell to tennis and his fans saluted their retiring hero in a bittersweet and emotional ceremony at a sold-out Malaga arena

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Opelka edges Kyrgios to set up all-American final with John Isner in Houston

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

American tennis great Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January to officially flag off a major pickleball event in India.

Shocking! Medvedev destroys net camera at Aus Open

Shocking! Medvedev destroys net camera at Aus Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racket and a net camera in a mid-match meltdown as he survived a huge scare against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

I don't know if I'll play a match or not: Nadal

I don't know if I'll play a match or not: Nadal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'My big farewell would be a joy of winning with everyone'

Bopanna-Sutjiadi win a thriller to enter US Open semis

Bopanna-Sutjiadi win a thriller to enter US Open semis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi registered a hard-fought win over Australian Matthew Ebden and Barbora Krejcikova.

India win one more gold in tennis

India win one more gold in tennis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Sania Mirza and Rushmi Chakravarthy grabbed one more gold for India in the women's doubles tennis final of the Afro-Asian Games.

Why would Tendulkar love to bat with Federer?

Why would Tendulkar love to bat with Federer?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The 51-year-old from Mumbai also said he loved playing tennis with the late Australian spin great Shane Warne and former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and described them as cricketers who would make best doubles partners.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed eighth seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and extend the country's decades-long wait for another homegrown singles winner at the Grand Slam on Wednesday.

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour.'

Williams sisters crash out of US Open doubles

Williams sisters crash out of US Open doubles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The US Open turned over Arthur Ashe Stadium to the Williams sisters on Thursday for a prime-time first round doubles match that could have been Serena's last after the pair fell 7-6(5), 6-4 to the Czech duo of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

India's tennis campaign at Tokyo Olympics over

India's tennis campaign at Tokyo Olympics over

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Sania Mirza and Sumit Nagal failed to make the cut for the mixed doubles event due to their low combined ranking of 153.

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

India wrapped up their campaign at the Asian Table Tennis Championships with three medals, including a historic bronze in the women's doubles, after Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee's dream run ended in the semifinals in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday.

Back from ban, Swiatek appreciates player support

Back from ban, Swiatek appreciates player support

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The Pole accepted a one-month ban that ended on December 4 after accounting for time already served.

Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev played his best tennis when it mattered most to down Tommy Paul and reach his third Australian Open semi-final in five years

Sania-Rushmi out of women's doubles

Sania-Rushmi out of women's doubles

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

The pair of Sania Mirza and Rushmi Chakravarthi bowed out of the women's doubles tennis competition at the London Olympic, losing to the Chinese Taipei pair of Su Wei Hsieh and Chia-Jung Chuang on Saturday. The Indians fought their way back after losing the first set tamely, but were beaten 1-6, 6-3, 1-6 in 91 minutes.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday.

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Nadal beats Borg Jr to advance in Bastad

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Nadal on the US Open entry list

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A summary of Friday's action in the Davis Cup group stage matches.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 27

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 27

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, July 27, 2024:

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, hockey great P R Sreejesh and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, are gearing up for one last hurrah at the Asian Games, starting in Hangzhou, from September 23.

Bopanna-Middelkoop win doubles title in Tel Aviv

Bopanna-Middelkoop win doubles title in Tel Aviv

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Matwe Middelkoop beat Santiago Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the summit clash to claim the doubles title at the ATP tennis tournament in Tel Aviv on Sunday.

U.S. Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

U.S. Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The prize money pool for this year's U.S. Open has been increased by 15% to $75 million, making it the largest purse in tennis history, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday.

Bopanna, Nagal secure Paris Olympics berths

Bopanna, Nagal secure Paris Olympics berths

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Sumit Nagal have secured their Paris Olympics 2024 quotas for India

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The one and only Rafael Nadal!!!

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Neeraj Chopra, who holds the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian Army, admits that his long hair often raises eyebrows when he dons the uniform.

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's first and only tennis medal in the history of Olympic Games came way back in 1996, when Leander Paes claimed the singles bronze in Atlanta.

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Murray to end legendary career after Paris Games

Murray to end legendary career after Paris Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Competing for Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get to do it one final time'

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday suggested that the country's top player Sumit Nagal perhaps deliberately missed the Davis Cup tie against Sweden last week