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PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Moms return: Kerber, Osaka, Wozniacki get Wimbledon wild cards

Moms return: Kerber, Osaka, Wozniacki get Wimbledon wild cards

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki have been handed wild cards into the main draw of next month's Wimbledon

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

'Mentally, I need a reset'

'Mentally, I need a reset'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

While her career has featured a number of highs -- she has won two doubles Grand Slam titles and 11 WTA titles, including the Cincinnati Masters -- Garcia said she has become fixated on what she sees as her failures.

Aus Open draw: Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash looms

Aus Open draw: Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash looms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner begins his Australian Open title defence against Nicolas Jarry while women's champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on 2017 U.S. Open winner Sloane Stephens

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

All the action from Day 4 at the Australian Open on Wednesday

Sabalenka powers into Brisbane final

Sabalenka powers into Brisbane final

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka took a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defence begins later this month.

US Open semi-finalist Draper dons iconic Agassi kicks

US Open semi-finalist Draper dons iconic Agassi kicks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'I don't know how the hell he moved with these shoes. Honestly, I can't imagine sliding in these.'

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Get ready to be wowed by the fashion on (and off) the courts at Roland Garros!

Osaka set to return: Can she dominate again?

Osaka set to return: Can she dominate again?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Naomi Osaka's return a boost for women's tour, says Mouratoglou

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Djokovic saved three breakpoints in stifling conditions to go 5-4 up but lost the opening set in a tough tiebreak as Opelka cranked up his serve

French Open: Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to reach 2nd rd

French Open: Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to reach 2nd rd

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Images from Day 1 of the French Open 2024 tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, on Sunday

'Queen of clay' Iga wears her perfectionism with pride

'Queen of clay' Iga wears her perfectionism with pride

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The 23-year-old Pole, who also won the Roland Garros title in 2020, said she was fully aware that perfectionism was a double-edged sword.

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team on Monday

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.

PIX: Osaka just wants to have fun!

PIX: Osaka just wants to have fun!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Therapy and motherhood have, she has said, helped her on her mental health journey and she appeared to be having a lot more fun on court in Brisbane.

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.

French Open PIX: Swiatek survives Osaka challenge in thriller

French Open PIX: Swiatek survives Osaka challenge in thriller

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Gauff cruises past Zidansek to reach French Open third round

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Wild card Caroline Wozniacki, another former champion and returning mother, will play 20th seed Magda Linette.

Sinner, Sabalenka get tough US Open draw

Sinner, Sabalenka get tough US Open draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Sinner won in Cincinnati this week to claim his fifth title of a breakout season before the revelation that he avoided a ban over two positive tests

Nadal in Australian Open draw, Kyrgios absent

Nadal in Australian Open draw, Kyrgios absent

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will bid for a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park and 25th Grand Slam crown overall.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

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

Brisbane International: New mother Osaka makes winning return

Brisbane International: New mother Osaka makes winning return

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Naomi Osaka felt the nerves but looked solid on her return to elite tennis after 15 months out as she got past Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6(9) in the first round of the Brisbane International.

Kvitova expecting first child; to miss Australian Open

Kvitova expecting first child; to miss Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australian Open runner-up Petra Kvitova said on Monday she is expecting her first child with husband and long-time coach Jiri Vanek and would miss the year's first Grand Slam which begins in two weeks.

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz will be backed to extend his winning run at the Grand Slams to 16 matches following triumphant French Open and Wimbledon campaigns.

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Melbourne Park champion, has not played on the WTA Tour since the Pan Pacific Open in September, where she pulled out of her second-round match against Beatriz Haddad Maia in Tokyo due to illness.

Osaka parts ways with coach Fissette

Osaka parts ways with coach Fissette

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Naomi Osaka won the US Open in 2020 and the Australian Open the following year under Belgian coach Wim Fissette's guidance.

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Swiatek's dominance on clay that the top seed from Poland has won her last 20 matches at Roland Garros, as she bids for a third successive trophy to add to her maiden Grand Slam triumph in Paris four years ago

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

'I absolutely do not want to be pregnant again'

'I absolutely do not want to be pregnant again'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

I have to be two feet in tennis or two feet out.'

Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon event in Berlin

Osaka withdraws from pre-Wimbledon event in Berlin

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The 23-year-old released a short social media statement on Saturday to thank her fans for their support over her decision to withdraw from the French Open following a dispute over her refusal to attend press conferences.

Osaka arrives in Melbourne for long-awaited comeback

Osaka arrives in Melbourne for long-awaited comeback

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Osaka signalled her intent to return to professional tennis after casting doubt over her future in September.

Naomi's Roman Holiday

Naomi's Roman Holiday

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'Rome going crazy', Naomi captioned the album uploaded on her Facebook page.

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler

When snake stopped a tennis match!

When snake stopped a tennis match!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem huffed and puffed his way into the main draw of the Brisbane International on Saturday, but not before a hissing intruder slithered onto the court and briefly halted play.

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Japan's Osaka suffered the injury in Madrid, forcing her to miss the WTA 1000 event in Rome in the leadup to the French Open.