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'Biggest need of the hour': Sania Mirza urges people to stay at home

'Biggest need of the hour': Sania Mirza urges people to stay at home

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza expressed concerns over the spread of coronavirus and urged people to stay at home saying that it is the 'biggest need of the hour'.

Sohrab Mirza watches Sania practice

Sohrab Mirza watches Sania practice

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

After her engagement with her childhood friend and businessman Sohrab Mirza on Friday, ace Indian tennis player Sania Mirza is back on her professional front.

Air India apologises after Indian TT squad denied boarding

Air India apologises after Indian TT squad denied boarding

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Terming the incident unfortunate, the national carrier Air India has tendered an apology to the Indian table tennis team, who were denied boarding on the Delhi-Melbourne flight on Sunday.

Virat Kohli tops Forbes Asia list

Virat Kohli tops Forbes Asia list

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Indian batting mainstay Virat Kohli, tennis star Sania Mirza and top-seeded badminton player Saina Nehwal lead the pack of over 50 Indians in Forbes' inaugural list of top promising young leaders and game changers under the age of 30 in Asia.

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza, who is bidding adieu to the game, says she never had the fear of losing in her heart because it makes a player defensive.

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

WPL: Mentor Sania wants to help RCB's young players

WPL: Mentor Sania wants to help RCB's young players

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Tennis legend Sania Mirza doesn't know much about cricket but as an elite athlete for the last two decades, she feels she can help Royal Challengers Bangalore women cricketers to deal with the mental aspect of things.

Sania signs up with Globosport

Sania signs up with Globosport

Rediff.com14 May 2003

The signing follows the Hyderabad girl's decision last week to come out of the All India Tennis Association's sponsorship and pursue corporate patronage.

Sania Mirza shares PM Modi's heartfelt letter

Sania Mirza shares PM Modi's heartfelt letter

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

In his congratulatory message to Sania, the PM conveyed that Sania has left an indelible mark on Indian sports, inspiring the coming generation of athletes.

Can't promise medal, but will give our best shot: Sania

Can't promise medal, but will give our best shot: Sania

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Friday refused to make predictions on how many medals country's tennis players will win at the upcoming London Olympic Games but promised that they will give their best shot.

Guess Who This Stylish TT Player Is!

Guess Who This Stylish TT Player Is!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Manika Batra has absolutely got the fashion memo right.

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Sunday, Day 4

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Sunday, Day 4

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Check out India schedule on Sunday, Day 4 of competition at the Paris Paralympics 2024 where Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam are one step away from Paralympic glory.

Jaideep appointed as president of ITPA

Jaideep appointed as president of ITPA

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Former Davis Cupper Jaideep Mukherjea was appointed president of the newly-formed Indian Tennis Players Association (ITPA) while Leander Paes was surprisingly named as one of three vice presidents.

Yuki reaches career-high ranking

Yuki reaches career-high ranking

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Rising Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri has broken the 300 barrier by reaching his career-high ranking of 297 in the ATP Rankings.

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Badminton is not as popular as cricket in India and therefore comparatively does not attract as many sponsors.

Young tennis star back to the courts against all odds

Young tennis star back to the courts against all odds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Hyderabad girl Bhuvana Kalva's comeback story reflects true grit

Manika bolstered by new coach ahead of Asiad

Manika bolstered by new coach ahead of Asiad

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'We both are really working hard, and, of course there are many things on which we are focussing right now, on and off the table.'

Prajnesh slams 'tennis system' in India

Prajnesh slams 'tennis system' in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The 29-year-old dismissed suggestions that his Australian Open appearance could motivate more players in the world's second-most populous country.

Tennis Rankings: Sania Mirza No 6; Saketh climbs ladder

Tennis Rankings: Sania Mirza No 6; Saketh climbs ladder

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

India tennis ace, Sania Mirza finds herself at No 6 as the new WTA doubles chart was released on Monday.

Gutsy Ramkumar goes down fighting to Baghdatis in quarters

Gutsy Ramkumar goes down fighting to Baghdatis in quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The Indian youngster fought gallantly before he was beaten 7-6 (7-0), 3-6, 6-7 (6-8) in a match that lasted two hour and 43 minutes.

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Rohan Bopanna revealed that he will bring curtains down on his Davis Cup career when the country hosts Morocco in September

Veteran Paes dreams of playing 2016 Olympics

Veteran Paes dreams of playing 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes on Thursday said his fitness is still good enough to carry him into Brazil Olympic Games in 2016.

Rastogi gets financial cover

Rastogi gets financial cover

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Indian Davis Cupper Karan Rastogi has bagged a sponsorship deal with that will cover his expenses for the year.

Tennis stars shine at the Indian Wells party

Tennis stars shine at the Indian Wells party

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses at the BNP Paribas Open players party during the Indian Wells ATP and WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.

Nagal to clash with Federer in US Open opener

Nagal to clash with Federer in US Open opener

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Earning a dream Grand Slam debut for himself, Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal set up a US Open first round clash against the legendary Roger Federer, one of the greatest players of all-time, on Monday.

WTA rankings: Sania breaks into top-10 in doubles

WTA rankings: Sania breaks into top-10 in doubles

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza on broke into the doubles top-10 for the first time in her career as she gained a place after the US Open, where she made the third round along with Russian partner Elena Vesnina.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29, 2024:

Sania meets PM following US Open victory

Sania meets PM following US Open victory

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after her victory in the US Open mixed doubles last week.

First Look: Bhupathi's daughter Saira debuts at Chennai Open

First Look: Bhupathi's daughter Saira debuts at Chennai Open

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Mahesh Bhupathi was spotted with his daughter Saira enjoying the action on day two of the Chennai Open 2013.

Sania-Shoaib's lavish sangeet ceremony

Sania-Shoaib's lavish sangeet ceremony

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

The sangeet ceremony of the newly-wed Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who tied the knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik earlier in the week, was on Wednesday held at a city hotel in Hyderabad. Both Sania and Shoaib, who got married on Monday, attended the ceremony.

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic added to the sexism row, saying male tennis players should earn more money than their female counterparts as more people watch their matches.

Paris 2024: Sharath, Manika to lead India in Olympic team debut

Paris 2024: Sharath, Manika to lead India in Olympic team debut

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Veteran Sharath Kamal and world no. 24 Manika Batra will lead the Indian men's and women's squads respectively at the Paris Games, where the country will make its Olympic debut in team events.

Players to adopt 'wait and watch' policy in Davis Cup row

Players to adopt 'wait and watch' policy in Davis Cup row

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Still awaiting the All India Tennis Association's (AITA) response to their demands, Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna said he and his fellow revolting players will adopt a wait-and-watch approach before deciding on whether to compete in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Korea.

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary.

Fritz says no stress for Sinner showdown in US Open final

Fritz says no stress for Sinner showdown in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'I'm not going into this thinking I'm the favourite because everything's totally different when you're playing a match like this.'

Sania, Bhupathi congratulate Bopanna-Quershi

Sania, Bhupathi congratulate Bopanna-Quershi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

As history beckons Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, who are just one win away from winning the US Open, the Indian tennis fraternity on Thursday showered encomiums on the Indo-Pak pair for their incredible run at the last grand slam of the season.

Can India win an Olympic medal in tennis?

Can India win an Olympic medal in tennis?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

India have a good chance of winning medals in both, men's doubles and mixed doubles events at next year's Rio Olympics, feels former player Mahesh Bhupathi.

Ramkumar finishes runner-up on his birthday!

Ramkumar finishes runner-up on his birthday!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

It was Ramkumar's best performance of the 2020 season for which he earned Euro 7200 as prize money and 60 points that will push him to 185 from 206 in the ATP singles ranking charts.

Para TT at CWG: Bhavina wins gold, bronze for Sonalben

Para TT at CWG: Bhavina wins gold, bronze for Sonalben

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Bhavina Patel wins gold in women's singles classes 3-5 category