News for 'tennis championships'

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

But after those events, Federer will take a training break, the paper reported.

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine war zone

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine war zone

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Stanislavskyi holds the Guinness World Record as the world's oldest tennis player

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza, who is competing in her final Grand Slam at the Australian Open, penned an emotional note for her fans on social media.

Sania-Mchale lose Cleveland Championships final

Sania-Mchale lose Cleveland Championships final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

India's ace tennis star Sania Mirza and her American partner Christina Mchale lost to Japan's Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara in the women's doubles event final of the Cleveland Championships.

Sania-Hradecka beaten in Dubai semi-finals

Sania-Hradecka beaten in Dubai semi-finals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Lucie Hradecka lost 6-2, 2-6, 7-10 to Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.

Meet Jannik Sinner's Girlfriend

Meet Jannik Sinner's Girlfriend

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Following his victory, Sinner celebrated wholeheartedly with his team, but a particularly heartwarming moment unfolded with his girlfriend, Anna Kalinskaya.

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.

WTT C'Ships: Manika Batra stars in India's win over Hungary

WTT C'Ships: Manika Batra stars in India's win over Hungary

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Manika Batra won both her singles matches as the Indian women's team edged out Hungary 3-2 for its first win of the World Table Tennis Championships in Busan on Sunday.

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Coming from a humble family at a time when tennis was considered a sport only for the upper classes in Spain, Santana became a stalwart of the country's Davis Cup team, amassing a 69-17 win-loss record in singles between 1958 and 1973. He also won the tournament at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico, where tennis was a demonstration event.

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.

World TT: Manika in quarters of women's, mixed doubles

World TT: Manika in quarters of women's, mixed doubles

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Manika Batra and Archana Kamath defeated Hungary's Dora Madarasz and Georgina Pota 11-4, 11-9, 6-11, 11-7 in the women's doubles round of 16.

Protest threat looms! Wimbledon organisers step up security

Protest threat looms! Wimbledon organisers step up security

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Security plans 'uplifted' for Wimbledon, organisers say

Djokovic wins fifth Dubai title; Sabalenka reigns in Doha

Djokovic wins fifth Dubai title; Sabalenka reigns in Doha

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic eased past Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to lift his fifth Dubai Tennis Championships title on Saturday, extending his unbeaten start to the 2020 season. Djokovic has now won 21 straight matches, including 18 this season, having already lifted the inaugural ATP Cup with Serbia and a record-extending eighth Australian Open title last month.

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

Daniil Medvedev: Three titles in three weeks!

Daniil Medvedev: Three titles in three weeks!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Medvedev beats Rublev in Dubai for hard-court hat-trick

Russian tennis star Rublev writes 'No War Please' after win

Russian tennis star Rublev writes 'No War Please' after win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Andrey Rublev received a large round of applause from the audience after he wrote the message.

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Wielding a potent backhand and renowned for his fitness, the serve-volleying Cooper beat Neale Fraser for his maiden Grand Slam title at the 1957 Australian Championships and again for the Wimbledon trophy the following year.

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

After a brief interruption when the players were locked at 5-5 in the opening set, Federer saved two set points in the tiebreak and held firm to gain the upper hand in the contest.

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Andy Murray hinted that this could be his last season after he recorded his 500th hardcourt win with a 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 victory over Canada's Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.

Table Tennis chief mulls Grand Smash mega tournaments

Table Tennis chief mulls "Grand Smash" mega tournaments

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Mulls scrapping individual world championships

Italian prosecutor wants dozens of tennis players probed for betting

Italian prosecutor wants dozens of tennis players probed for betting

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

More than two dozen players who feature in evidence collected from gamblers should be investigated for possible links to betting rings, an Italian prosecutor has told the BBC and BuzzFeed News.

Aus Open PX: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day

Aus Open PX: Rain wreaks havoc on opening day

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Five singles matches were cancelled as persistent rain washed out a large chunk of play on the opening day of the Australian Open on Sunday, disappointing the large crowds that flocked to Melbourne Park.

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Reuters reported earlier this week that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sent a warning notice to the companies expressing concern that the merged entity will effectively have a monopoly on cricket broadcast rights worth billions of dollars, allowing it to squeeze advertisers.

A special paddler makes historic Olympic debut!

A special paddler makes historic Olympic debut!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Brazil's Alexandre makes Olympic debut, eyes Paralympic gold

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

German tennis great Boris Becker was jailed by a London court on Friday for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt.

I want to win regardless of whether it's my last Slam: Sania

I want to win regardless of whether it's my last Slam: Sania

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza, India's greatest women's tennis player, stayed on track for a fairytale farewell after she reached the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open.

Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

Tennis round-up: Federer withdraws from Toronto event

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The decision by the 36-year-old Swiss, who was stunned in the final of last year's Rogers Cup in Montreal by German Alexander Zverev, comes less than two weeks after his quarter-final loss at Wimbledon.

PICS: Leander, Amritraj inducted into Hall of Fame

PICS: Leander, Amritraj inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Now both men have made history for their country, leaving a permanent mark on the history books.

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Sharath Kamal reveals plans to stay in TT, but not as a player

Sharath Kamal reveals plans to stay in TT, but not as a player

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

TT ace Sharath Kamal eyes administrative role while charting 'roadmap' ahead

Murray withdraws from Dubai C'ships with recurring injury

Murray withdraws from Dubai C'ships with recurring injury

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'At my age and with some of the issues that I've got, I do have to be mindful of those things. I cannot just keep going until something happens.'

Serena set to launch comeback in Abu Dhabi

Serena set to launch comeback in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Twenty-three time grand slam champion Serena Williams will play her first match since the birth of her daughter when she faces off against French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi next week.

Wimbledon announces record prize money

Wimbledon announces record prize money

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The grasscourt major will be held from June 27 to July 10.

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The league will begin as a city-based franchise setup, starting with six cities.'

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Images from Day 7 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Photos: Tendulkar, Kohli enjoy English summer at Wimbledon

Photos: Tendulkar, Kohli enjoy English summer at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Check out who was at Wimbledon on Day 11 of The Championships

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, the French Open semi-finalist's lawyers said

Tennis round-up: Injured Halep pulls out after reaching Qatar Open semis

Tennis round-up: Injured Halep pulls out after reaching Qatar Open semis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

ATP says 'no evidence' against Harrison's racist remarks