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Paes splits with doubles partner Klassen ahead of Wimbledon

Paes splits with doubles partner Klassen ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Paes has now joined forces with Canadian doubles specialist Daniel Nestor while Klassen's coach Stefan de Kock revealed that the South African would now pair up with American Rajeev Ram.

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Barty's athleticism is remarkable.

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, are a handful of contenders ready to swoop in

Painful knee hampers Kyrgios bid for Wimbledon glory

Painful knee hampers Kyrgios bid for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Australian's determination to once again display his talent on the Wimbledon lawns is an illustration of the huge importance the grasscourt Grand Slam has played in his career.

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have shared the grand slam spoils this year and it would take a hard heart not to hope for a fairy tale rematch next month of their epic 2008 Wimbledon final.

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as like facing a blend of the big three -- himself, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.

No limits says Djokovic after reaching 800 wins milestone

No limits says Djokovic after reaching 800 wins milestone

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic chalked up his 800th career victory to reach the semi-finals of the Fever-Tree Queen's Club championships on Friday and suggested he could play on past his 40th birthday.

Halep, Sharapova drawn together at WTA Finals

Halep, Sharapova drawn together at WTA Finals

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Top seed Simona Halep was pooled with grand slam winners Maria Sharapova and Flavia Pennetta in a formidable looking Red Group for the end-of-season WTA Finals on Friday.

Woodbridge bemoans Wimbledon's 'heartbreaking' doubles decision

Woodbridge bemoans Wimbledon's 'heartbreaking' doubles decision

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Nine-times Wimbledon men's doubles champion Todd Woodbridge said on Thursday it was "heartbreaking" to hear the All England Club had made the decision to cut the event to best-of-three sets rather than five from this year.

Davis Cup: Can India upset Italy and qualify for Group Finals?

Davis Cup: Can India upset Italy and qualify for Group Finals?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

World No. 16 Marco Cecchinato will spearhead Italy's challenge, while they also have the experienced world No. 37 Andreas Seppi as they look to continue their good record against India.

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

In the crucial ninth game Suarez Navarro seemingly held but Sabalenka challenged an ace at 40-15 and won the discussion.

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The 20-year-old Spaniard will attempt to end Djokovic's 34-match winning run on the Wimbledon grass.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Rafael Nadal returns to his favourite tournament, albeit not his preferred court, to begin pursuit of a record-extending 10th French Open title on Monday against Frenchman Benoit Paire.

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

No luck this time; just hard work, says Swiatek

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek, who beat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in Saturday's final at Roland Garros, went from being a largely unknown 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, to instant celebrity status after lifting her first Suzanne Lenglen Cup 18 months ago.

Tunisian Jabeur shining a path for Arab girls

Tunisian Jabeur shining a path for Arab girls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The 24-year-old Tunisian is the only player from the continent in the women's draw and only the second Arabic woman ever to crack the top 100 in the WTA rankings.

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.

Another record for the indefatigable Serena Williams...

Another record for the indefatigable Serena Williams...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The World No 1 becomes earliest qualifier for WTA Finals

Halle Open: Mayer puts injury struggles behind him to win title

Halle Open: Mayer puts injury struggles behind him to win title

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Florian Mayer put more than a year of injury problems behind him to secure a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory over teenager Alexander Zverev in an all-German final at the Halle Open on Sunday.

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Matteo Berrettini won the Stuttgart Open for a second time after he beat Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday to deny the Scot what would have been his first title on grass in six years.

PIX: Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena

PIX: Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Tennis great Serena Williams limped out of Wimbledon in tears on Tuesday after her latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown ended in injury.

Andy Murray to have back surgery, set to miss rest of season

Andy Murray to have back surgery, set to miss rest of season

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to undergo minor back surgery with the aim of being fully fit for the new season, his management team said in a statement on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Second seed Novak Djokovic outclassed Roger Federer in straight sets to enter the final of Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Seven-time champion Djokovic started off slowly before he took complete control to register an emphatic 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory in the first semi-final.

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.

Angry Nadal gives Sonego a dressing down

Angry Nadal gives Sonego a dressing down

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Like a stern headmaster, a clearly irritated Rafael Nadal beckoned Lorenzo Sonego to the net and gave him an earful about the etiquette of tennis in front of 15,000 wide-eyed fans and a global audience of millions.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Federer keeping it realistic as 2018 season nears

Federer keeping it realistic as 2018 season nears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The six months off, however, appeared to be positively cathartic as he provided arguably the major talking point of the tennis circuit by reviving a career that pundits thought could be over with the injury.

Wimbledon organisers hike prize money for 2017 championship

Wimbledon organisers hike prize money for 2017 championship

Rediff.com3 May 2017

This year's Wimbledon singles tennis champions will receive 2.2 million pounds ($2.84 million) each - a hike of 200,000 pounds for both the men's and women's winner, organisers said on Wednesday.

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Nick Kyrgios has invigorated the Championship and men's tennis generally with firecracker personality

All you want to know about Australian Open finalists

All you want to know about Australian Open finalists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Factbox on American Serena Williams, who plays sister Venus in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Federer to face fearless American teen Fritz

Federer to face fearless American teen Fritz

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Teenager Taylor Fritz earned the chance to face his hero Roger Federer after the American defeated an unranked French qualifier on Tuesday to reach the second round in Stuttgart. Federer will be playing his first match in nearly a month after recovering from back pain and skipping the French Open, as he ramps up his preparations for Wimbledon. Number 65 Fritz has had time on court with the Swiss legend -- a Wimbledon training session a year ago - but booked his place into the match of his life with a 3-6 7-6 (8/6) 6-1 win over Fabrice Martin on the grass at the Weissenhof Club. Fritz, 18, said he will not worry with nerves when he faces one of the best players on the planet. "I have nothing to lose, there is no pressure on me, I don't think there will be any nerves." The teenager said he had watched and admired Federer as a boy aged 11.

Red-hot Muguruza eager to solve US Open puzzle

Red-hot Muguruza eager to solve US Open puzzle

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Now with Serena sidelined for the impending birth of her first child, the two-time grand slam winner is delivering on the promise that could see her become the new face of women's tennis.

Federer demolishes Zverev to win ninth Halle title; Lopez beats Cilic

Federer demolishes Zverev to win ninth Halle title; Lopez beats Cilic

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

World number five Roger Federer delivered a tennis masterclass to beat rising star Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-3 and clinch a record ninth Halle Open title on Sunday as he lay down a marker in the lead-up to Wimbledon.

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Djokovic will next face Sinner in what will be his 46th Grand Slam semi-final, equalling the record of eight-time champion Roger Federer.

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'I'm not vaccinated and I'm not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can have is them removing the mandated green vaccine card'

We're not intimidated by Italy: Bhupathi

We're not intimidated by Italy: Bhupathi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Keeping in mind Italians' weakness on grass, India have opted for grass courts in South Club here for the February 1-2 fixtures which will be played in new format with the winners making a cut to the 18-nation finals in Madrid next year.

Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since World War Two

Wimbledon cancelled for the first time since World War Two

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The Wimbledon tennis championships were cancelled for the first time since World War Two as the coronavirus pandemic wiped another blue-riband sports event off the calendar on Wednesday.

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Djokovic remained unflustered despite dropping the opening set and suffering several tumbles on the greasy surface.

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'I knew I was the underdog and I was just enjoying it'