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Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

It was an accident: Tsitsipas after racket swipe hurts dad

It was an accident: Tsitsipas after racket swipe hurts dad

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Apostolos immediately got up from his chair in shock and went up to the stands to sit with the rest of the Greek team while Tsitsipas, who was docked a point and warned by the umpire, received an earful from his mother Julia Apostoli.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title

Australian Open: Paes-Stepaenk clinch men's doubles title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Leander Paes of India and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek stunned American pair of Bob and Mike Bryan to clinch the Australian Open men's doubles trophy.

Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic

Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic fought off what appeared to be breathing problems and fatigue to advance to the final of the Australian Open following an epic five-set semi-final victory over Britain's Andy Murray.

Smart Sharapova hangs on to make Australian Open final

Smart Sharapova hangs on to make Australian Open final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Maria Sharapova stood, looked at the players' box, slammed both of her fists down in celebration and let out an almighty roar of "Come on!"

Sharapova, Azarenka set up final showdown in Melbourne

Sharapova, Azarenka set up final showdown in Melbourne

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Fourth seed Maria Sharapova overcame a second set rally by Petra Kvitova to advance to her third Australian Open final with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory on Thursday. She will now meet third seed Victoria Azarenka in the final on Saturday after the Belarusian earlier beat 2011 champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3.

Kerber ends Konta's run, to face holder Serena in Melbourne final

Kerber ends Konta's run, to face holder Serena in Melbourne final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Angelique Kerber ended Johanna Konta's fairytale run at the Australian Open with a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Thursday to earn a place in her first grand slam final.

Photos: Sharapova vs Kvitova, Djokovic vs Murray semis

Photos: Sharapova vs Kvitova, Djokovic vs Murray semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Russia's Maria Sharapova booked her spot in the last four of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a surprisingly simple 6-2, 6-3 win over compatriot Ekaterina Makarova. She will face Czech Petra Kvitova.

What to expect at Australian Open on Wednesday...

What to expect at Australian Open on Wednesday...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Britain's Johanna Konta has learned much from matches against Grand Slam champions and former world number ones over the last 18 months but on Wednesday her education will be complete when she faces Serena Williams in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

An ugly win is still a win, says Wawrinka

An ugly win is still a win, says Wawrinka

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Stan Wawrinka was not fully convincing in his four-set victory against Serbian Viktor Troicki but the fourth seed refused to fuss over the nature of his win after securing his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.

Sleeping giant Serena ready to take back throne

Sleeping giant Serena ready to take back throne

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Serena Williams has played two matches in five months and comes into the Australian Open still feeling the effects of a twisted ankle but the American has no doubts she can claim a 14th Grand Slam single title.

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Ivan Lendl could be the missing piece to Andy Murray's Grand Slam puzzle, says the Briton's former-coach Darren Cahill, who helped pick his new mentor.

Warrior Brady faces ultimate test against 'new boss' Osaka

Warrior Brady faces ultimate test against 'new boss' Osaka

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in hard quarantine gathering mental strength for her tilt at a maiden Grand Slam title and will hope there is plenty in reserve when she takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday's Australian Open final.

Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

South Korean tennis player Hyeon Chung will be a star attraction at the second edition of Tata Open Maharashtra beginning in December.

'My wife and child are more important to me than a tennis match'

'My wife and child are more important to me than a tennis match'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

World number two Andy Murray has repeated, emphatically, that he will abandon the pursuit of his first Australian Open title if his wife goes into labour early.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Raonic recovers from stumble; Serena marches on

Aus Open PHOTOS: Raonic recovers from stumble; Serena marches on

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Saturday.

Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise

Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Robin Soderling and Andy Murray served up reminders that there are more than two contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open with dominant third-round victories on Saturday.

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Australian Open draw has opened up a potential can of worms for security organisers at Melbourne Park, with rival Serb and Croatian supporters to be thrown into close proximity for Novak Djokovic's second round match against Croatia's Ivan Dodig.

Dark horse Zvonareva canters into second round

Dark horse Zvonareva canters into second round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Two surprise Grand Slam final appearances have given Vera Zvonareva the world number two ranking and the confidence to go one better at the Australian Open, but remarkably, the Russian remains saddled with the 'dark horse' tag.

'He's the one to win it'

'He's the one to win it'

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Australian great Ken Rosewall will bestow the French Open trophy on the men's singles champion next month and sees only one grateful player ready to claim it -- Rafael Nadal.

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider.

Federer hopes to recover from groin problem after lucky escape

Federer hopes to recover from groin problem after lucky escape

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Federer called the trainer to the court during the third set against Sandgren and then took a lengthy medical timeout

Aus Open Day 8: Lip-smacking encounter on cards

Aus Open Day 8: Lip-smacking encounter on cards

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Nadal meets the 'new Nick' Kyrgios in fourth-round blockbuster

Munni... enters Guinness world record

Munni... enters Guinness world record

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Malaika Arora Khan leads 1,200 people to a record.

Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Greek wunderkind Tsitsipas knocks out defending champ Federer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tsitsipas will play 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the semi-finals.

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

Glam girls Wozniacki, Sharapova record easy wins

Glam girls Wozniacki, Sharapova record easy wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and former champion Maria Sharapova brought glamour and grit to the opening day of the Australian Open with first round victories on the Rod Laver Arena Monday.

No longer Aussie Clijsters stays in the bubble

No longer "Aussie" Clijsters stays in the bubble

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

There are only a certain number of ways to avoid addressing your chances of winning the Australian Open but Kim Clijsters found yet another on Sunday at Melbourne Park.

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Matching Roger Federer's record Grand Slam haul will act as huge motivation for Rafael Nadal

Tennis round-up: Murray 'may undergo surgery again'

Tennis round-up: Murray 'may undergo surgery again'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Three-times Grand Slam winner Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing hip surgery last January and was knocked out in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday having said the tournament could be his last as a professional.

Australian Open: Halep halts Wickmayer

Australian Open: Halep halts Wickmayer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Third seed Simona Halep broke her hoodoo against Belgian Yanina Wickmayer with a 6-4, 6-2 win to sail into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.

Nadal wipes tears away to reach Australian Open final

Nadal wipes tears away to reach Australian Open final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

It took nearly five hours of gruelling tennis for Rafael Nadal to fend off Grigor Dimitrov and book a dream Australian Open final against Roger Federer but before Melbourne Park the Spaniard endured a season of heartache and doubt.

Has Nadal still got the winning touch to win Slams?

Has Nadal still got the winning touch to win Slams?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal's path to his Australian Open semi-final against Grigor Dimitrov on Friday has taught the 30-year-old Spaniard one thing -- he's still got it.

Here's why Konta will cherish every moment against Serena

Here's why Konta will cherish every moment against Serena

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Johanna Konta earned the chance to fulfill a childhood dream when she advanced to an Australian Open quarter-final contest against Serena Williams by dismantling Ekaterina Makarova 6-1, 6-4 on Monday.

PHOTOS: Nadal survives Zverev challenge to enter last 16

PHOTOS: Nadal survives Zverev challenge to enter last 16

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal held off a fierce challenge from one of the hottest prospects in the game when he outlasted German teenager Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open.

Djokovic 'disappointed' after being done in by Istomin high

Djokovic 'disappointed' after being done in by Istomin high

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

A deflated Novak Djokovic blamed a bad day at the office for his stunning second-round elimination by Uzbek wildcard Denis Istomin which condemned the Serb to his earliest grand slam exit in nearly a decade.

Aus: Cops intensify hunt for Indian youth's killer

Aus: Cops intensify hunt for Indian youth's killer

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Under mounting pressure from students and the Indian government, Australia's police on Thursday stepped up efforts to identify the killer of 21-year old Nitin Garg, who was brutally murdered recently. Inspector Bernie Edwards, Australia's leading homicide squad detective, appealed to public for information on the murder, which occurred in a Melbourne park last Saturday night as the 21-year old Indian was going to work at a nearby eatery. An information caravan was set up.

Federer wary of Berdych test after fending off Rubin challenge

Federer wary of Berdych test after fending off Rubin challenge

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Roger Federer dug himself out of a late slump to fend off American qualifier Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(3) on Wednesday and draw vital confidence for a tough third round clash against 10th seed Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open.