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Margaret 'Courts' controversy again, says tennis 'full of lesbians'

Margaret 'Courts' controversy again, says tennis 'full of lesbians'

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Australian 24-time Grand Slam winner Margaret Court said on radio on Wednesday that tennis was 'full of lesbians', courting controversy again just a week after expressing her opposition to same-sex marriage.

Review: Battleship just doesn't hit you

Review: Battleship just doesn't hit you

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The film, along with the alien invasion, makes no sense at all.

Injury scare for Serena ahead of Australian Open

Injury scare for Serena ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Former world number one Serena Williams suffered an injury scare less than two weeks ahead of the Australian Open on Wednesday when the American was forced out of the Brisbane International with a badly twisted ankle.

Review: Jarasandha is disappointing

Review: Jarasandha is disappointing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The film is about a body builder who intends to rule the underworld. What could have been the action film of the year, leaves one cold.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Pilla Zamindar is a fun film'

'Pilla Zamindar is a fun film'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The Telugu actor talks about his film Pilla Zamindar and more.

Wimbledon Images: Stosur shocked, Federer has it easy

Wimbledon Images: Stosur shocked, Federer has it easy

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Samantha Stosur became the highest seed to fall at the championships when the Australian was bundled out in the second round by Dutch player Arantxa Rus.

Wimbledon Images: Stosur shocked, Federer has it easy

Wimbledon Images: Stosur shocked, Federer has it easy

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Samantha Stosur became the highest seed to fall at the championships when the Australian was bundled out in the second round by Dutch player Arantxa Rus.

First Look: NTR Jr's Rabhasa

First Look: NTR Jr's Rabhasa

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Directed by Santosh Srinivas, the film is expected to release in the last week of August.

'I knew Dookudu would be a blockbuster'

'I knew Dookudu would be a blockbuster'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Director Seenu Vaitla, happily relives moments of the making of Dookudu in this exclusive interview.

First Look: Mahesh Babu's Dookudu

First Look: Mahesh Babu's Dookudu

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The film is generating a lot of curiousity.

Sharapova whips Stosur to move into semis

Sharapova whips Stosur to move into semis

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

Maria Sharapova marched into the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open after crushing Australian Samantha Stosur 6-3, 6-2 on Friday to set up a last four meeting with fellow-Russian Vera Zvonareva.

Grand Slam champs crash in Cincinnati

Grand Slam champs crash in Cincinnati

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The Cincinnati Open claimed two more high-profile victims on Thursday with Grand Slam champions Li Na and Petra Kvitova crashing out, while Russian pair Maria Sharapova and Vera Zvonareva crunched their opponents en route to the quarter-finals.

Injured Serena pulls out of Cincinnati Open

Injured Serena pulls out of Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Former world number one Serena Williams has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a toe injury, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.

Serena crushes Azarenka to reach Toronto Cup final

Serena crushes Azarenka to reach Toronto Cup final

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

The former world number one, who returned to competition in June after 11 months out with injuries and health problems, will carry a 10-match winning streak into the final against Samantha Stosur and appears in ominous form ahead of the US Open starting Aug. 29.

Women's World Cup: Five star Morgan helps US thrash Thailand 13-0

Women's World Cup: Five star Morgan helps US thrash Thailand 13-0

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The result was the largest margin of victory in either the men's or women's World Cup.

Stosur to skip Fed Cup world group play off

Stosur to skip Fed Cup world group play off

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

World number six Samantha Stosur has opted out of Australia's Fed Cup World Group playoff against Ukraine to concentrate on preparing for the clay-court season.

Bartoli clinches Japan Open title with two victories in a day

Bartoli clinches Japan Open title with two victories in a day

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

French second seed Marion Bartoli enjoyed two match wins in one day, including a straight-sets defeat of US Open champion Samantha Stosur, to take the Japan Open title on Sunday.

Serena and Sharapova move into Key Biscayne quarters

Serena and Sharapova move into Key Biscayne quarters

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Serena Williams produced 20 aces and blasted her way into the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Australian Samantha Stosur on Monday.

What's in store at the French Open on Day 7

What's in store at the French Open on Day 7

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Order of play on the main show courts at the French Open.

Stosur family numbed by daughter's success

Stosur family numbed by daughter's success

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The father of Australia's Samantha Stosur was unable to contain his delight after his daughter upset Serena Williams in an ill-tempered U.S. Open final to win her maiden major singles title on Sunday.

Schiavone and Wozniacki make Rome last eight

Schiavone and Wozniacki make Rome last eight

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Francesca Schiavone set up a repeat of last year's French Open final against Samantha Stosur in the Italian Open quarter-finals as top seed Caroline Wozniacki also advanced to the last eight on Thursday.

Williams comeback continues but tiredness shows

Williams comeback continues but tiredness shows

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Former world number one Serena Williams continued her return to form with a convincing 6-3, 7-6 victory over Czech Lucie Hradecka in the first round of the Cincinnati Open Tuesday but showed signs of fatigue in her second set.

Big-serving Serena Williams captures Toronto Cup

Big-serving Serena Williams captures Toronto Cup

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Serena Williams won her second straight tournament and proved her mettle ahead of the U.S. Open with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 win over Australia's Samantha Stosur in the Toronto Cup final on Sunday.

Who is your favourite Sex and the City gal?

Who is your favourite Sex and the City gal?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Is it Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda? Vote now!

Safina re-discovers winning feeling after dark day

Safina re-discovers winning feeling after dark day

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Barely a month after considering quitting the sport, Russian Dinara Safina celebrated being back in the winner's circle at the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Monday.

Top seed Wozniacki humbled by Hantuchova

Top seed Wozniacki humbled by Hantuchova

Rediff.com27 May 2011

World number one Caroline Wozniacki suffered another Grand Slam nightmare as she was comprehensively beaten 6-1, 6-3 by Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova in Paris, on Friday.

Stosur beaten by Dulko in third round

Stosur beaten by Dulko in third round

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Last year's runner-up Samantha Stosur was knocked out in the French Open third round after a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 defeat by Argentina's Gisela Dulko on Friday.

Stosur untroubled on low-key Sunday start

Stosur untroubled on low-key Sunday start

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Gusty winds and half-empty stands gave no sense of the usual Parisian glamour as last year's French Open runner-up Samantha Stosur began with an easy win on Sunday and Lleyton Hewitt pulled out injured.

Stosur shocks Wozniacki in Doha

Stosur shocks Wozniacki in Doha

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Samantha Stosur's win over world number one Caroline Wozniacki was not the only surprise for an unsuspecting crowd at the WTA Championships, where music, dance and even a frightened feline vied with the tennis for attention.

Australia's Groth stuns Schiavone on Fed Cup debut

Australia's Groth stuns Schiavone on Fed Cup debut

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Jarmila Groth marked her first Fed Cup appearance for Australia with a shock win against French Open champion Francesca Schiavone as holders Italy shared the opening singles in their first round tie in Hobart on Saturday.

World No 1 Wozniacki falls to Sharapova

World No 1 Wozniacki falls to Sharapova

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Maria Sharapova and Samantha Stosur signalled their return to form ahead of Roland Garros after setting up a final showdown at the Italian Open on Saturday.

Confident Sharapova ready for Stosur challenge

Confident Sharapova ready for Stosur challenge

Rediff.com27 May 2015

There was only a scattering of fans inside the stadium as Sharapova took to the court on Wednesday, but after getting into her stride she overpowered the 91st-ranked Diatchenko.

Schiavone falls to Stosur

Schiavone falls to Stosur

Rediff.com14 May 2011

French Open champion and home favourite Francesca Schiavone lost in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Friday as Samantha Stosur gained revenge for defeat in last year's Roland Garros final.

From YMC's Jessie to Indu

From YMC's Jessie to Indu

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Telugu debut was a big hit. Now the actress is back with her latest movie, Brindavanam.

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rahman's son sings for Telugu film

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Wozniacki eases into Stuttgart semi-finals

Wozniacki eases into Stuttgart semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

World number one Caroline Wozniacki survived an early scare to win 10 straight games and crush German Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday for a spot in the last four of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.

Kirilenko shocks Stosur in China Open second round

Kirilenko shocks Stosur in China Open second round

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

US Open champion Samantha Stosur lost in the second round of the China Open on Tuesday, beaten for the second time in a week by Russian Maria Kirilenko.

Aus tennis ace Stosur to miss Commonwealth Games

Aus tennis ace Stosur to miss Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The star pull-outs from this year's Commonwealth Games continue with French Open finalist Samantha Stosur becoming the latest to decide against competing in the Delhi event to focus on top WTA tournaments. The Australian tennis ace joins the country's top male tennis player Lleyton Hewitt in pulling out of the Games, according to an Australian Associated Press report.

Holders Italy complete Fed Cup win over Australia

Holders Italy complete Fed Cup win over Australia

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Francesca Schiavone repeated her French Open final triumph over Samantha Stosur on Sunday as Fed Cup holders Italy completed a 4-1 victory over Australia in their World Group last eight tie.