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PIX: Medvedev, Alcaraz through to Indian Wells semis

PIX: Medvedev, Alcaraz through to Indian Wells semis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Daniil Medvedev jumped for joy in an uncharacteristically emotional celebration after holding off young Frenchman Arthur Fils for a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(7) win amid gusting winds on centre court in quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, on Thursday.

What's Mohanlal Doing At Wimbledon?

What's Mohanlal Doing At Wimbledon?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Is Mohanlal planning to play a tennis player in a future movie?

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

Tennis round-up: Halep outlasts Svitolina, faces Mertens in Doha final

Tennis round-up: Halep outlasts Svitolina, faces Mertens in Doha final

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Top seed Simona Halep came back from 4-1 down in the deciding set to beat Elina Svitolina 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the Qatar Open semi-final on Friday, marking her first victory over the Ukrainian in nearly two years.

Revealed! Why India Refused Handshakes With Pakistan

Revealed! Why India Refused Handshakes With Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The severe backlash that the Indian cricket team faced before its Asia Cup clash against Pakistan was a major contributing factor to the 'No Handshake Policy.

Svitolina, Pliskova advance as Wozniacki crashes out in Singapore

Svitolina, Pliskova advance as Wozniacki crashes out in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Earlier in the day, Karolina Pliskova became the first woman to advance when the big-hitting Czech curbed her attacking instincts to beat compatriot Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-4 and record her second win against a single loss in White Group play.

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Elena Rybakina set up a showdown with 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova for a place in Saturday's final.

Nadal wins Italian Open crown; Svitolina defends title

Nadal wins Italian Open crown; Svitolina defends title

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Rafael Nadal survived a fightback from Alexander Zverev to win a record eighth Italian Open 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 on Sunday.

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

Why spectators booed Azarenka off court

Why spectators booed Azarenka off court

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

'There's no thing that I could do that would have been right, so I just did what I thought was respectful towards her decision. But this conversation about shaking hands is not a life-changing conversation.'

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka advance; Azarenka exits

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka advance; Azarenka exits

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles third round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Overpowers Svitolina to reach second straight US Open final

Aus Open: Ukrainian qualifier Yastremska, Noskova reach quarters

Aus Open: Ukrainian qualifier Yastremska, Noskova reach quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Dayana Yastremska upset of twice former champion and 18th seed Victoria Azarenka.

'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Fifth seed Iga Swiatek stages revival to stay in hunt for 4th French crown.

Wimbledon: Kichenok and Pavic lift mixed doubles trophy

Wimbledon: Kichenok and Pavic lift mixed doubles trophy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Lyudmyla Kichenok and Croatian partner Mate Pavic won the mixed doubles title of Wimbledon 2023.

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The 43-year-old American, contesting the Wimbledon singles for a record 24th time, still retains the easy power that once made her the queen of Centre Court but succumbed 6-4, 6-3 after a nasty early fall hindered her movement.

French Open: Svitolina ends Cornet's run to reach last eight

French Open: Svitolina ends Cornet's run to reach last eight

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Alize Cornet fought tooth and nail but the local favourite's French Open run came to an end when she was knocked out 6-2, 7-6(9) in the fourth round by Ukrainian 19th seed Elina Svitolina on Sunday.

All about Australian Open champion Madison Keys

All about Australian Open champion Madison Keys

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Madison Keys is the second-oldest woman to claim her first Australian Open singles title in the Open era.

Meet the new love match on the tennis circuit

Meet the new love match on the tennis circuit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

While Monfils's and Svitolina's relationship has blossomed, so have their respective games.

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.

Punjab Marshalls break home-ground jinx in CTL 2015

Punjab Marshalls break home-ground jinx in CTL 2015

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Punjab Marshalls swept the first home tie 23-15 against Raipur Rangers in possibly the most exciting tie of the Champions Tennis League so far in Chandigarh on Friday.

Radwanska tunes up for US Open with Connecticut victory

Radwanska tunes up for US Open with Connecticut victory

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska declared it mission accomplished after clinching a 6-1, 7-6(1) victory over Elina Svitolina in the final of the Connecticut Open in New Haven on Saturday.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Cornet joins Azarenka in slamming line regulations

Cornet joins Azarenka in slamming line regulations

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Local favourite Alize Cornet has backed up former world number one Victoria Azarenka's call for a review of the line call regulations at the French Open, labelling a decision against her on Sunday as "shameful".

How Keys plans to tame Swiatek in Aus Open semis

How Keys plans to tame Swiatek in Aus Open semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Madison Keys said she would be wary about being too aggressive against Iga Swiatek.

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Elina Svitolina said she will donate her prize money from WTA tournaments to Ukraine's military and to help with humanitarian efforts following Russia's invasion of her country last week.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep, Svitolina enter quarters

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep, Svitolina enter quarters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Images from Day 9 of the French Open in Paris on Monday.

Former champion Kuznetsova latest to withdraw from US Open

Former champion Kuznetsova latest to withdraw from US Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has joined a growing list of players who have decided not to play in this year's tournament due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tennis roundup: Svitolina ends Osaka's run; Halep survives scare

Tennis roundup: Svitolina ends Osaka's run; Halep survives scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Ukrainian second seed Elina Svitolina ended Naomi Osaka's remarkable recent run with a 6-4, 6-2 triumph over the Indian Wells champion in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday.

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Russian Kasatkina 'bitter' after being booed at French Open

Russian Kasatkina 'bitter' after being booed at French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the French Open with a bitter taste in her mouth after being booed off by the crowd.

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.

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.

The ladies rock Melbourne Park in shorts

The ladies rock Melbourne Park in shorts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

At this year's Australian Open, the ladies brought back shorts centrestage.

WTA Player of Year Swiatek emulates Serena

WTA Player of Year Swiatek emulates Serena

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens picked up the Doubles Team of the Year award, China's Zheng Qinwen was named Most Improved Player while Russian Mirra Andreeva won Newcomer of the Year.

French Open PIX: Muguruza powers past Svitolina; Pliskova shocked

French Open PIX: Muguruza powers past Svitolina; Pliskova shocked

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A summary of Friday play at the French Open.

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

-French flair topped American firepower as Gael Monfils turned back the clock to dump fourth seed Taylor Fritz out of the Australian Open on Saturday and celebrate his place in the last 16 with a dance on court.

French Open champion Ostapenko keen to show her best against Venus

French Open champion Ostapenko keen to show her best against Venus

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko believes she is getting better with every round and hopes to showcase the best of her abilities against five-time champion Venus Williams in the Wimbledon quarter-finals later on Tuesday.

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Madison Keys was dumped out of the Miami Open third round on Sunday, falling 6-4, 6-2 to Philippine wild card Alexandra Eala