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Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock

Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Eight-times Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi left the tennis world in a state of shock on Wednesday when he admitted using the recreational drug crystal meth and lying to men's governing body the ATP to escape a ban.

Tennis has a new kid on the block

Tennis has a new kid on the block

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

15-year-old Bernard Tomic became the youngest junior Grand Slam champion when he won the Australian Open on Sunday.

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Australia Perfect 10

Djokovic hails 'biggest victory' after Australia Perfect 10

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic said his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's Australian Open final was the "biggest victory" of his career, as he claimed his 22nd Grand Slam title and won back the hearts of the home fans a year after being deported from the country.

Serena, Djokovic included in US Open entry list

Serena, Djokovic included in US Open entry list

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday along with fellow former champion Novak Djokovic, who will not be able to compete due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

'Tricky situation': Federer on Sinner doping case

'Tricky situation': Federer on Sinner doping case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer said on Tuesday that anti-doping authorities have questions to answer about a perceived double standard applied to world number one Jannik Sinner after he dodged a suspension despite two positive tests earlier this year.

With mature youngsters, tennis healthier now: Cilic

With mature youngsters, tennis healthier now: Cilic

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'The governing bodies, especially Grand Slams, need to allocate enough funds to support lower-ranked players, low-level tournaments, futures, challengers and I believe there is enough funds for those too.'

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Meet the future stars of men's tennis...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

This year's ATP Finals boasts a fresh new

PICS: Sinner holds off Taylor Fritz for US Open crown

PICS: Sinner holds off Taylor Fritz for US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Sunday.

Why Australian F1 Grand Prix was postponed...

Why Australian F1 Grand Prix was postponed...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Formula One postponed the Australian Grand Prix from March to November because it would not have been possible for hundreds of team staff to quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival.

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'They're incredible players, but they're not superheroes. The new generation has to start believing in themselves.'

Depth of talent bodes well for women's tennis: Barty

Depth of talent bodes well for women's tennis: Barty

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The women's Grand Slams were all won by different players for a fifth straight year in 2021

Djokovic opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Djokovic opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Djokovic stated that he and Kohli have known each other for a few years

Tennis Australia's integrity unit beefed up after corruption claims

Tennis Australia's integrity unit beefed up after corruption claims

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Tennis Australia are to beef up their integrity unit to fight corruption in the sport after their showcase tournament was blighted earlier this year by allegations of global inaction to combat it.

Australian Open: Top 5 women to watch out for...

Australian Open: Top 5 women to watch out for...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The five top contenders for the women's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.

Time to expand the 'Big Four' in men's tennis to 'Big Five'?

Time to expand the 'Big Four' in men's tennis to 'Big Five'?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Following Stanislas Wawrinka's win at the US Open on Sunday, it may finally be time to officially expand the 'Big Four' in men's tennis to the 'Big Five'.

Tennis players sizzle in swimsuits

Tennis players sizzle in swimsuits

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Sports Illustrated has featured three players in the annual swimsuit issue.

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

At the age of 36, Novak Djokovic is the fourth oldest Grand Slam champion of the Open era.

Daria Saville says can't go back to Russia, the country of her birth

Daria Saville says can't go back to Russia, the country of her birth

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Saville, whose parents live in Moscow, represented Russia in tennis until emigrating to Australia seven years ago.

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alcaraz returns to action at this week's Cincinnati Open, where he can gain ground on the Serb and Italian Jannik Sinner.

'Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled'

'Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Obviously there is a void that will never be filled, McEnroe told reporters

Chang elected to tennis Hall of Fame

Chang elected to tennis Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Michael Chang, the youngest man to claim a Grand Slam singles title when he won the 1989 French Open, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Williams sisters add new chapter to 'greatest story in tennis'

Williams sisters add new chapter to 'greatest story in tennis'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Serena and Venus Williams added another chapter to what the world number one claims to be greatest story in tennis when she outslugged her sister 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open.

Ben Shelton blasts on-court interviewers at Aus Open

Ben Shelton blasts on-court interviewers at Aus Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'I've been a little bit shocked this week with how players have been treated by the broadcaster.'

Agassi nominated for Tennis Hall of Fame

Agassi nominated for Tennis Hall of Fame

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Andre Agassi headlined a list of nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame following a sparkling career highlighted by eight Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal.

Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years!

Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

World number one Novak Djokovic is considering going without a coach after 20 years in professional tennis, the Serb said after receiving the top men's honour at the Laureus awards.

I can't win all four Slams: Nadal

I can't win all four Slams: Nadal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2007

"I don't think I can ever win all four Grand Slams in a year," the Spaniard said on the eve of the ATP tournament in Chennai.

Tennis legend Navratilova to coach Radwanksa

Tennis legend Navratilova to coach Radwanksa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Agnieszka Radwanska has added 18 time Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova to her coach staff.

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou claimed Serena Williams' fitness had since gone up a notch and Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles may well be in peril at the Australian Open.

PIX: Osaka cruises to second Australian Open title

PIX: Osaka cruises to second Australian Open title

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Naomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4, 6-3 win to claim her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women's game.

Raonic adds chapter to Canada's feel-good tennis story

Raonic adds chapter to Canada's feel-good tennis story

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Milos Raonic has been called the present and future of Canadian tennis for years, and on Friday he realised his potential with a milestone semi-final victory at Wimbledon to cement his status as one of the game's rising stars. Raonic appeared to be down and out as he trailed Federer by two-sets to one and 15-40 in the fifth game of the fourth set but somehow he managed to cling on for a 6-3 6-7(3) 4-6 7-5 6-3 win and became the first Canadian man to reach a major final.

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

Federer's consecutive Slam appearance record broken by Lopez

Federer's consecutive Slam appearance record broken by Lopez

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Spaniard Feliciano Lopez has not beaten Roger Federer in 13 attempts but he finally got one over him on Tuesday without even needing to lay a glove on the Swiss great.

Sania bids adieu to Australian Open!

Sania bids adieu to Australian Open!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Trailblazing India tennis star Sania Mirza's swansong appearance at the Australian Open ended with a quarter-final loss to local pair Jaimee Fourlis and Jason Kubler in the mixed doubles in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Two Wimbledon matches under probe for alleged match-fixing

Two Wimbledon matches under probe for alleged match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said it is investigating two matches from this month's Wimbledon Grand Slam after bookmakers flagged "possible irregular betting patterns".

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic has had to deal with suspicion about the severity of his hamstring injury, which he suffered en route to winning the warm-up title in Adelaide.

What Forced Sania To 'Change' Retirement Plan?

What Forced Sania To 'Change' Retirement Plan?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'I have torn a little bit of my tendon. I will be out for weeks and have pulled out of the US Open.'

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Alcaraz will hope to bury memories of an injury-plagued start to last year when he missed the Australian Open

Is Nick Kyrgios 'pretty pathetic' or 'little soft' to win Grand Slams?

Is Nick Kyrgios 'pretty pathetic' or 'little soft' to win Grand Slams?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Nick Kyrgios himself gave a typically unvarnished verdict: 'Pretty pathetic'.

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

World number one Jannik Sinner's bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O'Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the US Open fourth round.