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Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up blockbuster Indian Wells final

Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set up blockbuster Indian Wells final

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Sunday's title match will mark the third final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in the last six months

Rybakina routs Muchova to win Stuttgart Open - and a Porsche

Rybakina routs Muchova to win Stuttgart Open - and a Porsche

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Elena Rybakina defeated Karolina Muchova to win the Stuttgart Open, securing her second title of the season and driving away with a Porsche car.

Italian Open: Svitolina wins after Halep falters

Italian Open: Svitolina wins after Halep falters

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Elina Svitolina won the women's singles at the Italian Open final to claim her fourth title of the season on Sunday after her opponent Simona Halep sunk without trace in the final set.

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Tuesday.

Agressive Mertens stuns Svitolina to reach Melbourne semis

Agressive Mertens stuns Svitolina to reach Melbourne semis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Ukrainian Svitolina came into the match riding high on a nine-match winning streak from the start of the season but, hampered by a hip injury, was completely outplayed by the aggressive Belgian on Rod Laver Arena.

Monfils ends 20 years at Aus Open with heartbreaking exit

Monfils ends 20 years at Aus Open with heartbreaking exit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Tennis showman Gael Monfils bowed out of his 20th and final Australian Open on Tuesday with a mix of pain and regret as he fell to an injury-hampered 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5 defeat in the first round to local qualifier Dane Sweeny.

French Open: What was she waiting for? Svitolina accuses Sabalenka

French Open: What was she waiting for? Svitolina accuses Sabalenka

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina accused Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka of adding fuel to the fire by standing at the net waiting for a handshake she knew would never happen!

Aryna Sabalenka crushes teen Jovic, eyes third Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka crushes teen Jovic, eyes third Australian Open title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka handed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic a comprehensive 6-3, 6-0 defeat in the quarter-finals at a sweltering Melbourne Park on Tuesday to remain on course for a third Australian Open title in four years.

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Serena Williams fuels comeback speculation with TV interview

Joao Fonseca: The first teenager to beat Djokovic at a Grand Slam

Joao Fonseca: The first teenager to beat Djokovic at a Grand Slam

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title ended in a stunning third-round defeat to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca at the French Open.

Tennis stars Monfils-Svitolina tie the knot

Tennis stars Monfils-Svitolina tie the knot

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The couple, who got engaged in April this year, have been dating since 2018.

Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years

Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

It marks Osaka's first WTA 1000 semi-final since Miami in 2022, as the Japanese former world number one needed just over an hour to secure victory over the 10th seeded Svitolina.

Medvedev, Bopanna in same squad for WTL's India debut

Medvedev, Bopanna in same squad for WTL's India debut

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Russian star Daniil Medvedev and Indian veteran Rohan Bopanna will play in the same squad, while Sumit Nagal is part of a side that features former world number 6 Gael Monfils for the World Tennis League, to be held In Bengaluru from December 17 to 20.

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Sunday.

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, wearing her national colors of blue and yellow, won on "a special night for me," beating Russia's Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico.

Svitolina stuns Kerber to reach China Open quarters

Svitolina stuns Kerber to reach China Open quarters

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Elina Svitolina stayed calm in the face of adversity to secure a surprise 6-3 7-5 win over German world number one Angelique Kerber as the Ukrainian advanced to the China Open quarter-finals in Beijing on Thursday.

French Open PIX: Sabalenka, Swiatek waltz into semis

French Open PIX: Sabalenka, Swiatek waltz into semis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Images from Day 10 of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Aus Open 2026: Coco Gauff questions privacy after racket smash leak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff was left frustrated after television cameras captured her private moment of anger following a one-sided Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Elina Svitolina.

Svitolina bags her maiden WTA title

Svitolina bags her maiden WTA title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Eighteen-year-old Elina Svitolina of Ukraine denied veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm a date with history when she overpowered the Japanese 6-2, 6-3 to lift the Indian Open, her maiden WTA title.

Svitolina subdues Stephens to claim WTA Finals triumph

Svitolina subdues Stephens to claim WTA Finals triumph

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Elina Svitolina stretched every sinew in a brilliant display of defensive tennis to register the biggest win of her career when she rallied for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 triumph over Sloane Stephens in an enthralling WTA Finals title decider on Sunday.

WTA backs players' call for privacy after Gauff camera row

WTA backs players' call for privacy after Gauff camera row

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The WTA has backed players' demands for greater privacy at tournaments after footage of Coco Gauff smashing her racket off court at the Australian Open sparked debate over camera use in player areas.

'Are we animals in a zoo?' Swiatek rages at AO 2026

'Are we animals in a zoo?' Swiatek rages at AO 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

World number two Iga Swiatek joined a growing chorus of players demanding more privacy off the courts at the Australian Open after cameras captured Coco Gauff in a post-match meltdown that the American said should have been a personal moment.

Sabalenka seeks revenge in fiery quarters clash

Sabalenka seeks revenge in fiery quarters clash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Paul must overcome defending champion Alcaraz in the quarter-finals to keep his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title alive.

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

PIX: Gauff crushes Swiatek, meets Sabalenka in Madrid final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Coco Gauff dismantled defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-1 on Thursday with a ruthless display to storm into her first Madrid Open final, where she will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the WTA 1000 title.

Justine understands what I feel and that's the main key: Svitolina

Justine understands what I feel and that's the main key: Svitolina

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Ana Ivanovic's hopes of adding to her 2008 French Open success ended rather tamely on Saturday as she was beaten by Justine Henin's new charge, Ukrainian 18th seed Elina Svitolina, in the third round on Saturday.

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Former World No. 2 Ons Jabeur said she was putting herself first for a change and would take control of her schedule after becoming depressed during a punishing run on tour.

Rutuja Bhosale no match for Svitolina

Rutuja Bhosale no match for Svitolina

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Indian challenge at the WTA Indian Open ended with the crushing defeat of Rutuja Bhosale at the hands of seventh seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, at the Shiv Chattrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune, on Wednesday. The Indian wild card lost the second round match in the US $125,000 event 3-6, 0-6.

Sabalenka, Rybakina renew fierce rivalry in Australian Open title showdown

Sabalenka, Rybakina renew fierce rivalry in Australian Open title showdown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sabalenka primed for Rybakina rematch with eyes on third Australian Open crown

WTA Finals: Svitolina fights off Bertens to reach Singapore final

WTA Finals: Svitolina fights off Bertens to reach Singapore final

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Svitolina arrived in Singapore out of form yet determined to "silence the haters", who she said believed she did not deserve to be in the tournament, and the Ukrainian has played brilliantly to win all three pool matches and her semi-final.

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

Alcaraz powers into quarters, Draper upsets Djokovic in Indian Wells classic

Alcaraz powers into quarters, Draper upsets Djokovic in Indian Wells classic

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Jack Draper stunned Novak Djokovic in a deciding-set tie-break while Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Open. Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina also advanced.

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will meet Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final of Wimbledon 2023.

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

Svitolina to face Barty in WTA Finals showdown

Svitolina to face Barty in WTA Finals showdown

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Holder Elina Svitolina will face world number one Ash Barty in the end-of-season WTA Finals showpiece on Sunday after they got past Belinda Bencic and Karolina Pliskova respectively in the semi-finals at Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.

Heartbreak for France's Tan as she exits Aus Open on wheelchair

Heartbreak for France's Tan as she exits Aus Open on wheelchair

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Tan had to be assisted off court in a wheelchair at the Australian Open after suffering calf problems

Djoko row: 'We're living in a free world so why not say your opinion'

Djoko row: 'We're living in a free world so why not say your opinion'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Elina Svitolina backed Novak Djokovic, who caused a furore over a statement related to Kosovo.

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sumit Nagal leaned on his vast experience to overcome the power game of Kites's Dhakshineswar Suresh in the tie-break and keep Eagles well on course for the World Tennis League final, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Canadian Open: Holder Pegula Dumped Out; Swiatek Wins

Canadian Open: Holder Pegula Dumped Out; Swiatek Wins

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Twice defending champion Jessica Pegula crashed out of the Canadian Open after losing to Anastasija Sevastova 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the third round on Friday, while six-times major winner Iga Swiatek marched on with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Eva Lys.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A ruthless Iga Swiatek slammed the door shut on German lucky loser Eva Lys with a 6-0 6-1 win on Monday to breeze into the quarter-finals of the year's opening Grand Slam for the second time.