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Manika Batra omitted from India's squad for Asian TT

Manika Batra omitted from India's squad for Asian TT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Star paddler Manika Batra was left out of the India squad for the Asian Championships, beginning September 28 in Doha, after failing to attend the mandatory national camp in Sonepat.

Wimbledon serves up record prize money; Murray felicitation likely

Wimbledon serves up record prize money; Murray felicitation likely

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Jevans also announced that wheelchair competitions would have a prize pot of one million pounds to reflect their growing popularity, with singles and doubles draws expanding to 16 players and eight teams.

India denies visa to Pakistan paddlers

India denies visa to Pakistan paddlers

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Paddlers from across the border will not be participating in the upcoming Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in New Delhi, as the Indian authorities have not granted visas to the Pakistani squad for the tournament, starting on May 5.

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially my goal in the latest times.'

Tennis: Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tournament

Tennis: Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tournament

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The tournament, with eight players in both the men's and women's draw, will resemble regular tennis as much as possible.

Why World No. 1 Osaka is struggling to deal with limelight

Why World No. 1 Osaka is struggling to deal with limelight

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova says Naomi Osaka's shyness is a problem for her as she struggles to deal with the increased scrutiny in the wake of her success at the Grand Slams and her rise to the top of the world rankings.

World TT Team C'ships: Ayhika stuns World No 1 Yingsha

World TT Team C'ships: Ayhika stuns World No 1 Yingsha

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ayhika Mukherjee, ranked 155, punched way above her weight to pull off a brilliant 3-1 win against World No 1 Sun Yingsha.

Tennis round-up: Murray unsure about Wimbledon

Tennis round-up: Murray unsure about Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The 31-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion had not played a competitive match since losing to Sam Querrey in last year's Wimbledon quarter-finals and opted to have right hip surgery five months ago.

Tennis: Zverev enters final of Cologne event

Tennis: Zverev enters final of Cologne event

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The German world number seven claimed his first ATP crown of the year after besting Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to win the bett1HULKS Indoor title at the same venue last Sunday.

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz stretched; Sinner scintillates

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz stretched; Sinner scintillates

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.

Injured Nadal withdraws from Queen's Championship

Injured Nadal withdraws from Queen's Championship

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal on Wednesday pulled out of the Queen's club grass-court tournament, due to wrist injury.

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Chess great Magnus Carlsen is launching a world Freestyle Chess tour as the variant of the game, also known as Chess960, is gaining in popularity, the world number one announced on Friday.

Djokovic splits with long-time coach Vajda

Djokovic splits with long-time coach Vajda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Novak Djokovic split with his long-time coach Marian Vajda at the end of the 2021 season, ending one of tennis's most enduring and successful partnerships, the Serbian former world number one said.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar, Kylie light up Wimbledon semis

PHOTOS: Tendulkar, Kylie light up Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar watch the men's semi-final match between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic from the Royal Box on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon PIX: Sinner, Alcaraz advance; Ruud shocked

Wimbledon PIX: Sinner, Alcaraz advance; Ruud shocked

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

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

Paddler Mudit Dani scripts history

Paddler Mudit Dani scripts history

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Indian paddler Mudit Dani has entered the history books by becoming the first Indian to win the (NCTTA) Male Athlete of the Year award.

I'd be surprised if tennis were to resume by Sept: Murray

I'd be surprised if tennis were to resume by Sept: Murray

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'You have to feel like the whole world working normally again and travelling normally before tennis would go back to especially the major competitions'

Bopanna in Miami Open doubles final; set to regain No 1 ranking

Bopanna in Miami Open doubles final; set to regain No 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden sailed into the men's doubles final at the Miami Open.

Bopanna-Ebden reach Miami Open semifinals

Bopanna-Ebden reach Miami Open semifinals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The duo, who had won the Australian Open earlier this year, overcame several unforced errors in the first set to win the gruelling quarterfinal 3-6, 7-6 (4), 10-7.

How US teen tennis star Coco Gauff overcame depression

How US teen tennis star Coco Gauff overcame depression

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Gauff has been already touted as a long-term successor to Serena Williams at the top of US women's tennis and while she said she was getting used to people viewing her as a role model she did not like being compared to Serena or her sister Venus.

ITTF suspends all events till June 30

ITTF suspends all events till June 30

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The ITTF Executive Committee met on Sunday to further discuss the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the international table tennis event schedule.

Wimbledon in meltdown as temperatures soar

Wimbledon in meltdown as temperatures soar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

When tennis fans from Arizona say it is hot at the Wimbledon championships, then it must be.

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic looked completely powerless as he was pummeled into submission by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will join world number one Andy Murray in this summer's Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.

Bhambri wins maiden ATP doubles title in Mallorca

Bhambri wins maiden ATP doubles title in Mallorca

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Yuki Bhambri claimed his maiden ATP title as he along with South Africa's Lloyd Harris of South Africa won the doubles title in the ATP tennis tournament in Mallorca

'UTT league will benefit the sport of table tennis in India'

'UTT league will benefit the sport of table tennis in India'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

World men's No.7 Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong believes that the Ultimate Table Tennis league, which will begin from July 13, will benefit the sport in India.

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Sinner; meets Alcaraz in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 9 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Indian has won five ATP Masters 1000 titles with five different partners, although he has never won a major championship in men's doubles. Not bad for someone whose knees lack cartilage.

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Muguruza wins all-Spanish clash with Badosa at WTA Finals

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others paid tribute by holding a minute's silence.

Who do you think Tendulkar is cheering for?

Who do you think Tendulkar is cheering for?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Look who was watching the Wimbledon men's singles semi-final between Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych on Friday.

PIX: Murray downs rusty Nadal in Abu Dhabi

PIX: Murray downs rusty Nadal in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Former world number one Andy Murray eased past Rafael Nadal in the Spaniard's comeback match at the World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

World TT C'ships: Indian women blank Uzbekistan, men lose to South Korea

World TT C'ships: Indian women blank Uzbekistan, men lose to South Korea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Indian women's team eased past Uzbekistan while the men endured successive defeats with the loss to South Korea in the World Table Tennis Team Championships in Busan on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

World No.1 Federer to skip Dubai Championships

World No.1 Federer to skip Dubai Championships

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The 20-time Grand Slam champion decided to opt out of the event in order to attend an award ceremony in Monte Carlo.

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid, Spain on April 22, it was announced on Wednesday.