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Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits after retiring injured, Federer, Cilic power into semis

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits after retiring injured, Federer, Cilic power into semis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

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

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open and playing pain-free would be a victory for the Scot, according to John McEnroe.

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Chasing a sixth US Open title, Federer needed just one hour and 46 minutes under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium to put away the 31st seed Lopez, leaving plenty in the tank after being forced to go the distance in his opening two matches.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Serena, Delpo advance to quarters; Raonic ousted by Isner

US Open PIX: Nadal, Serena, Delpo advance to quarters; Raonic ousted by Isner

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

IMAGES from Day 7 of the US Open on Sunday

US Open: Djokovic top seed, Federer second

US Open: Djokovic top seed, Federer second

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has been seeded number one for the US Open with five times winner Roger Federer seeded second, the United States Tennis Association announced on Tuesday.

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The world No 1 is certainly buoyed by the prospect of emulating his achievement of holding all four majors but knows that nothing less than perfection will be required.

PIX: Nadal sees off Medvedev in epic to win 4th US Open crown

PIX: Nadal sees off Medvedev in epic to win 4th US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Images from the US Open final played at Flushing Meadows on Sunday

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Rafael Nadal moved into the Miami Open semi-finals with a straight sets win over American Jack Sock on Wednesday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Rybarikova knocks out Pliskova

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Rybarikova knocks out Pliskova

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day four of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Thursday.

Federer and Nadal one step from dream semi-final

Federer and Nadal one step from dream semi-final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are just one step away from a US Open semi-final clash but both face tricky challenges to set up what would be their maiden encounter at Flushing Meadows.

Out of focus Wawrinka felt like a dead battery against Djokovic

Out of focus Wawrinka felt like a dead battery against Djokovic

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

"I told my coach before the match and yesterday that I was mentally completely dead and no battery," he told reporters.

Geneva Open: Paes-Lipsky pair move to second round

Geneva Open: Paes-Lipsky pair move to second round

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Leander Paes and Scott Lipsky progressed to the second round of the ATP Geneva Open after battling past Tommy Robredo and David Marrero, in Geneva, on Tuesday.

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

It was Kristyna's first win over a top-five ranked player and she will go on to play fellow Czech Barbora Strycova in the quarter-finals.

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who beat Switzerland's Roger Federer to win his 16th Grand Slam title on Sunday:

Know your French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Know your French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to win his 11th French Open title on Sunday:

PIX: Azarenka ousts Ostapenko; Halep, Osaka survive scare

PIX: Azarenka ousts Ostapenko; Halep, Osaka survive scare

Rediff.com29 May 2019

A summary of Tuesday's play at the French Open.

'Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo, Delpo'

'Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo, Delpo'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

How former champion Juan Martin del Potro won the crowd at US Open is amazing.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles to meet Cilic into quarters, Dimitrov beats Kyrgios

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles to meet Cilic into quarters, Dimitrov beats Kyrgios

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Images from matches played on Day 7 at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Sunday

Aus Open: Ailing Wawrinka concedes Raonic was better on the day

Aus Open: Ailing Wawrinka concedes Raonic was better on the day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka blamed a lingering cold for his exit from the fourth round of the Australian Open at the hands of Canada's Milos Raonic on Monday.

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

How Del Potro can be a 'nightmare' for Nadal...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Juan Martin del Potro could be a 'nightmare opponent' for Rafael Nadal when they clash in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, according to former champion Mats Wilander.

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic ease into third round; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic ease into third round; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Images from the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Can anyone challenge Rafael Nadal on clay?

Can anyone challenge Rafael Nadal on clay?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Nadal enters his title defence after a stellar season on his favourite surface.

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka; Azarenka, Pliskova cruise

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka; Azarenka, Pliskova cruise

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A summary of Day Three's matches at the Wimbledon Championships.

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

Wawrinka clinches title at French Open warmup tourney

Rediff.com21 May 2016

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka warmed up for the defence of his title at Roland Garros with a 6-4, 7-6(11) victory over Marin Cilic to win the Geneva Open title on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Serena Williams moved another step closer to a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam title with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Karolina Muchova on Friday to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Cilic into Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey

Cilic into Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Croatian Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon final with a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5 victory over American Sam Querrey on Friday.

Aus Open PIX: Serena downs Halep; Nishikori wins five-hour epic

Aus Open PIX: Serena downs Halep; Nishikori wins five-hour epic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Murray can come back after hip surgery: Bryan

Murray can come back after hip surgery: Bryan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Bryan said he had not advised Murray either way but hoped he would get the surgery to at least improve his quality of life.

Hockey India League: UP Wizards stun Delhi Waveriders 6-4

Hockey India League: UP Wizards stun Delhi Waveriders 6-4

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Uttar Pradesh Wizards produced a fine performance to stun Delhi Waveriders 6-4 in a high-scoring round-robin match of the fourth Hockey India League (HIL) at the Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi.

A week at Wimbledon in quotes

A week at Wimbledon in quotes

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The best quotes from week one of the Wimbledon championships.

Federer rues lost chances in Melbourne final

Federer rues lost chances in Melbourne final

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

World number two Roger Federer lamented what could have been after he lost a thrilling five-set final to Rafa Nadal in the Australian Open on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Sublime Verdasco sends Nadal packing in first round

PHOTOS: Sublime Verdasco sends Nadal packing in first round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Fernando Verdasco sent shockwaves through the Australian Open on Tuesday by defeating Rafael Nadal 7-6(6), 4-6, 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 to send the former world number one crashing out in the opening round.

Confident Cilic eyes first Wimbledon final

Confident Cilic eyes first Wimbledon final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'I would say winning the US Open has helped me for all these grand slams I have played so far, and I believe the rest of my career' 'It's great for me to hear that even he, and a lot of players around, even ex-players, when they were looking before the tournament started, that they were seeing me as a player that could go quite deep (into the tournament)'

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.

Nadal demolishes Baghdatis to reach third round

Nadal demolishes Baghdatis to reach third round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal stormed into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 demolition of former finalist Marcos Baghdatis.

Santoro to coach Federer-led Indian Aces in IPTL

Santoro to coach Federer-led Indian Aces in IPTL

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Frenchman Fabrice Santoro will feature in the Roger Federer-led Indian Aces in a dual role of player-cum-coach in the upcoming International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives, Kyrgios out with injury

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives, Kyrgios out with injury

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Images from Day 6 of the 2016 US Open tennis tournament in New York, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Muller knocks out Nadal; Federer and Murray sail through

PHOTOS: Muller knocks out Nadal; Federer and Murray sail through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Defending champion Andy Murray eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 10th successive year with a 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Benoit Paire on Monday.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray survives; Wawrinka, Nishikori, Radwanska win

French Open PHOTOS: Murray survives; Wawrinka, Nishikori, Radwanska win

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Defending champion Stan Wawrinka avoided a repeat on Wednesday of his first-round scare, though he was still made to work hard in a straight-sets win over Japan's Taro Daniel. The Swiss third seed won 7-6(7) 6-3 6-4 and is now on a six-match winning streak on clay, having warmed-up for Roland Garros by winning the title in Geneva last week. Progress was by no means straightforward against a skilful opponent ranked 93rd in the world and Wawrinka has yet to switch to his A game. But he says it's there when he needs it. "If you look at the first two matches, for sure I'm not playing my best tennis, but I know I have my best tennis in me," the 31-year-old Wawrinka, playing in his 45th consecutive grand slam tournament, told reporters.