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Hewitt beaten at Stella Artois

Hewitt beaten at Stella Artois

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

Hewitt was outfought by the sixth seed who moved into the semi-finals in 88 minutes.

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi earned a shot at their third title of the season as they set up the summit-clash of the ATP Aegon Championships against Mike and Bob Bryan in London.

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if I don't get killed!'

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if I don't get killed!'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss proved the old adage that class is permanent and form temporary by knocking out seeded Argentine Tomas Etcheverry.

Royal support for Nadal, Spain

Royal support for Nadal, Spain

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

The Spanish Royal family are great patrons of sport and are seen at all the major events.

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will join world number one Andy Murray in this summer's Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.

Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

AELTC took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Bopanna-Qureshi in final

Bopanna-Qureshi in final

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

The Indo-Pakistan duo beat top seeds Harel Levy of Israel and Lars Burgsmuller of Germany in the semi-finals.

Mixed luck for Bopanna in Holland

Mixed luck for Bopanna in Holland

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Prakash Amritraj entered the main draw of the US $416,000 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships at Newport, Rhode Island.

Federer gunning for Wimbledon record

Federer gunning for Wimbledon record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The world number one is hoping to match Bjorn Borg's record of five successive Wimbledon titles.

Sania draws easy doubles first round

Sania draws easy doubles first round

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

The Indian ace and Anna Chakvetadze of Russia will take on Alina Jidkova of Russia and Tatiana Perebiynis of Ukraine in their opening match of the women's doubles at Wimbledon.

Calmer Osaka looking to be role model on court

Calmer Osaka looking to be role model on court

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Naomi Osaka not only wants to win Grand Slams and hoist trophies but also hopes to be a role model in the way she carries herself on court, her coach Wim Fissette said.

Federer enters final in Halle

Federer enters final in Halle

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Roger Federer eased through to the Halle Open final with a 6-4, 7-6 win over Germany's Tommy Haas.

Injury rules Paes out of Wimbledon

Injury rules Paes out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

A shoulder injury will keep the Indian ace out of the Grand Slam that has seen him win four titles.

Andy Murray to be daddy again!

Andy Murray to be daddy again!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

World number one Andy Murray is all set to embrace fatherhood for the second time.

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Wimbledon: Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain plays havoc

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon campaign in ruthless fashion by sending French veteran Jeremy Chardy into retirement with a 6-0 6-2 7-5 drubbing on Tuesday.

Sania slumps, Amritraj gains in rankings

Sania slumps, Amritraj gains in rankings

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Sania slipped four places to 46th, while a hat-trick of ITF Futures titles saw Prakash Amritraj jump 66 places to 498th.

Look who Serena's coach is backing at Wimbledon

Look who Serena's coach is backing at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Two-time winner Petra Kvitova and world number three Karolina Pliskova will be tough to beat at Wimbledon because the tournament's grass courts suit their games down to the ground, Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou has said.

Wimbledon 2023: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

Wimbledon 2023: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

While several top seeds will have their say, a look at some emerging players who could be serious contenders.

Let's get inked! Beer and a tattoo: Champ Vondrousova's wishlist

Let's get inked! Beer and a tattoo: Champ Vondrousova's wishlist

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Marketa Vondrousova plans to celebrate with beer and a new tattoo after becoming one of the most unlikely Wimbledon champions by beating Ons Jabeur in the final on Saturday.

Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Sports Ministry has confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna but made it clear that the final decision rests with only the Awards Committee.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title

Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

His third straight triumph at the All England Club also earned the Serbian a 20th Grand Slam title

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The 6-foot-5 frame of Matteo Berrettini will be standing in the way of Novak Djokovic's relentless pursuit of hoarding as many tennis milestones as possible when the two meet in a Wimbledon final where both men will be eyeing the record books.

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon

Wimbledon: 'I feel I can beat most of the top seeds'

Wimbledon: 'I feel I can beat most of the top seeds'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Andy Murray knows his way around the All England Club better than any player and can give most top seeds a run for their money.

Sharapova to make grasscourt return in Birmingham

Sharapova to make grasscourt return in Birmingham

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will compete at the Birmingham Classic grasscourt event in the lead-up to Wimbledon, Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) announced.

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.

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'Even though she's still playing arguably her best tennis, you have to wonder at a certain point how long that can keep up.'

Muguruza will be a Wimbledon champion soon, says Serena

Muguruza will be a Wimbledon champion soon, says Serena

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

After feeling the full force of Garbine Muguruza's ferocious forehand and being made to scrap like a bloodied street fighter, Serena Williams has seen enough of the Spaniard to make a bold prediction -- soon she will be a Wimbledon champion too.

Ramkumar, Raja-Sharan pair out of Wimbledon qualifiers

Ramkumar, Raja-Sharan pair out of Wimbledon qualifiers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Ramkumar Ramanthan played his heart out before losing a tight second round singles match while Purav Raja and Divij Sharan bowed out of the men's doubles in the first round of the qualifiers at Wimbledon on Thursday.

Coach promises more fireworks from 'dynamite' Swiatek

Coach promises more fireworks from 'dynamite' Swiatek

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek is dynamite on court and the fireworks have just started, her coach Tomasz Wiktorowski said on Saturday after the world number one clinched her second Grand Slam title at the French Open.

Tenth-seeded Nadal lurks as dangerous Wimbledon foe

Tenth-seeded Nadal lurks as dangerous Wimbledon foe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former Wimbledon champion Rafa Nadal could be heading for a clash with one of his Big Four rivals as early as the fourth round after the Spaniard was seeded 10th for the grasscourt championships.

Berdych crushes Del Potro to win Tokyo title

Berdych crushes Del Potro to win Tokyo title

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Czech Tomas Berdych halted fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro's hot streak by beating the Argentine 6-1, 6-4 to win the Japan Open on Sunday. Ninth seed Berdych's fourth ATP Tour title and his first since winning on grass in Halle last year came after Del Potro left the court to take medicine for an upset stomach.

India name strong squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie

India name strong squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead the singles challenge, while Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan will make the doubles pair for the grass court tie.

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

How sweet it is: Eubanks's climb up the ranks is 'icing on the cake'

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Venus has no plans of following her younger sister into retirement any time soon.

Queen's Club: Paes-Nestor sail into semifinal

Queen's Club: Paes-Nestor sail into semifinal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

legend Leander Paes and Daniel Nestor disposed off the challenge of Marc Lopez and Rafael Nadal in straight sets to progress to the semifinals of the ATP Aegon Championships.