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Tennis round-up: Sabalenka reaches final at Connecticut Open

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka reaches final at Connecticut Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Johnson to meet Medvedev in Winston-Salem final

Federer hands Berdych grasscourt masterclass

Federer hands Berdych grasscourt masterclass

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Berdych had beaten Federer at the Athens Olympics, but there was no repeat performance at Wimbledon on Monday.

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Nadal, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals, fell behind 5-2 in the tiebreak before roaring back to prevail in his first career meeting with world number 53 Evans.

Federer earns another milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Federer earns another milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Federer beats Ruud, becomes oldest man to reach French Open 4th round since 1972

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 32-year-old, five-times a winner of the singles at the prestigious Wimbledon warm-up event, delighted a large evening centre court crowd with some fluent shot-making as he and Spanish veteran Lopez beat top seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 7-6(5), 6-3.

Pliskova sends out Wimbledon warning with Eastbourne win

Pliskova sends out Wimbledon warning with Eastbourne win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Karolina Pliskova gave herself the perfect pre-Wimbledon tonic by lifting the Aegon International title on the grass at Eastbourne.

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Cilic marches past Querrey into Queen's semis

In PHOTOS: Djokovic's rise ten years since Grand Slam debut

In PHOTOS: Djokovic's rise ten years since Grand Slam debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A summary of Novak Djokovic's rise in the tennis circuit in photos.

Tennis Round-up: Murray feels like he's starting from scratch

Tennis Round-up: Murray feels like he's starting from scratch

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The tournament will be Murray's third since hip surgery in January and mark his return to the hard courts for the first time since March 2017 at Indian Wells.

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Unseeded Novak Djokovic was given some trouble by Jeremy Chardy in the opening set but prevailed 7-6(5), 6-4 to take his record over the Frenchman to 11-0 and 26-0 in sets.

I don't need to win another Wimbledon: Serena

I don't need to win another Wimbledon: Serena

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

If Serena Williams wanted to sound like someone who did not really care whether she won another Wimbledon or not, telling the world she just wanted to have fun, nobody was fooled on Thursday.

Frustration for Nadal as Wimbledon mission falls short

Frustration for Nadal as Wimbledon mission falls short

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Rewarding as it was for Rafael Nadal to become the only player to win the same Grand Slam 12 times by chalking up his dozen at last month's French Open, the Spaniard arrived at Wimbledon this year like a man on a mission. In the end, however, it became mission impossible as he lost to inspired Roger Federer in Friday's blockbuster semi-final.

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Tennis round-up: Serena Williams seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Williams, a record 23-times Grand Slam champion, will be returning to the All England Club for the first time since giving birth to her daughter last September.

Nadal positive despite Queen's setback

Nadal positive despite Queen's setback

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

"There is nothing very negative. I won a tournament last week. This week I lost an opportunity, but, my feeling, my thoughts are no different today than yesterday.

Nadal-slayer Muller emerges from the shadows to march forth

Nadal-slayer Muller emerges from the shadows to march forth

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Although he had beaten Nadal 12 years ago at Wimbledon, few gave Luxembourg's Muller a chance on Monday against the fourth seed and French Open champion. 'This is definitely the biggest victory since then, since I came back, especially at that stage of a grand slam, playing one of the guys who is dominating the tennis this year again. Definitely the biggest win'

After fulfilling mother's dream, Halep chases her own

After fulfilling mother's dream, Halep chases her own

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

As far as Halep was concerned, her 6-1, 6-3 semi-final win over Elina Svitolina meant that her mother Tania will finally get to experience something she has been dreaming of for more than a decade.

Old-style Wimbledon lawns would have snagged Nadal, says Laver

Old-style Wimbledon lawns would have snagged Nadal, says Laver

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Australian great Rod Laver is as impressed as anyone while watching Rafael Nadal tear into the fourth round of Wimbledon on Saturday to stay on track for a third title.

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Isner beats the heat and Baghdatis to rule in Atlanta once more

Isner beats the heat and Baghdatis to rule in Atlanta once more

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Overpowers the ailing Cypriot to win the hardcourt title for third time in succession

Nadal crashes out to Dolgopolov at Queen's

Nadal crashes out to Dolgopolov at Queen's

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Rafa Nadal's return to form was stopped in its tracks when he lost his opening match at the Aegon Championships to Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4 on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Sports Shorts: Gold for Mandeep at Mongolian boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Gold for Mandeep at Mongolian boxing tourney

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

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.

Wimbledon: After the shockwaves, Serena restores order

Wimbledon: After the shockwaves, Serena restores order

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

No current athlete in the world of sport can match the 31-year-old for reliability at present and the American, despite a brief blip, eased past Luxembourg's Mandy Minella 6-1, 6-3.

Sharapova inspired by 'ultimate fighter' Nadal

Sharapova inspired by 'ultimate fighter' Nadal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

'The sport is so physical, especially the way he plays, but brings an optimistic perspective on his work that he can come back and be a champion. He is extremely motivated'

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Dhruv Munjal on why Novak Djokovic may yet win that highly contested title.

'I have got a Serena-Slam and am excited to be close to another'

'I have got a Serena-Slam and am excited to be close to another'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Serena Williams is a five-times Wimbledon champion but the American has surprisingly declared that she has "never really liked grass".

Wimbledon: Cilic 'regrets' defeat against Federer

Wimbledon: Cilic 'regrets' defeat against Federer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Having let three match points slide in the fourth set against Roger Federer on Centre Court, Marin Cilic may be forgiven for wanting to rewind the video and replay the key moments again. His Swiss conqueror snatched a pulsating fourth-set tiebreak 11-9 before winning 6-7(4) 4-6 6-3 7-6(9) 6-3 to reach his 11th Wimbledon semi-final and keep up the tilt for an eighth title.

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Relentless schedule taking toll on big-name tennis players.

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in Wimbledon, London, on Monday.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

"This is going to be a huge confidence boost and springboard for whatever is coming up and for the rest of my career."

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

When it comes to the Australian Open the Serbian reigns supreme.

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Venus Williams carrying the hopes of the Williams clan while her younger sibling takes time out to have a baby.

Unseeded Gabashvili stuns top seed Murray in Washington

Unseeded Gabashvili stuns top seed Murray in Washington

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Andy Murray's preparations for the US Open got off to a poor start when the Briton suffered a stunning loss.

Federer leaves yet another rival chasing shadows

Federer leaves yet another rival chasing shadows

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Mercifully the set flashed by in 16 breathtaking minutes as Federer whizzed into the quarter-finals with a 6-0, 7-5, 6-4 win.

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Check out some of the up-and-comers who could cause an upset at Wimbledon this year.

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

As Russian Maria Sharapova and American Serena Williams get ready to slug it out in their big-ticket semi-final, records and history tells us who has had the upper hand.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

PHOTOS from the Wimbledon Championships matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Halep's near-flawless display at the All England Club marked a spectacular return to form after her world ranking dropped from first to seventh between mid-January and July.