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Paes-Rikl lose in semis

Paes-Rikl lose in semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

They were beaten by the Bryan twins, Bob and Mike, in the men's doubles at the French Open.

Indian paddlers lose in first round

Indian paddlers lose in first round

Rediff.com22 May 2003

All four who made the main draw of the World TT meet were beaten by higher-ranked opponents.

Halep labours to victory on comeback at Prague Open

Halep labours to victory on comeback at Prague Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Simona Halep, who skipped the Palermo Ladies Open last week, was making her first appearance on the WTA Tour since her title triumph at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February.

Vishnuvardhan shocks Roy

Vishnuvardhan shocks Roy

Rediff.com16 May 2003

The Andhra lad will meet third seed Aditya Madkekar in the final of the Junior national tennis championships.

Sandeep, Vishaka claim AITA junior titles

Sandeep, Vishaka claim AITA junior titles

Rediff.com10 May 2003

The duo emerged best in the under-18 category in the junior AITA Talent Series.

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Sharapova - inspirational and a great fighter

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Maria Sharapova's fellow players described her as inspirational and praised her fighting spirit following the Russian's announcement of her retirement from tennis at the age of 32 on Wednesday. The injury-plagued Sharapova, renowned for her never-say-die approach to the sport despite regularly being hampered by shoulder problems, won five Grand Slam titles.

Two Wimbledon matches under probe for alleged match-fixing

Two Wimbledon matches under probe for alleged match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said it is investigating two matches from this month's Wimbledon Grand Slam after bookmakers flagged "possible irregular betting patterns".

Aggression very important in my bowling: Siraj

Aggression very important in my bowling: Siraj

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Mohammed Siraj believes aggression brings the best out of him, saying it has been one of the key reasons for his success in Test cricket.

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour.'

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Coco Gauff rallied from a break down in the final set to beat Swede Rebecca Peterson and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Aryna Sabalenka rose above geopolitical tumult to become the first player to claim a Grand Slam title as a neutral at the Australian Open.

World TT: Indian eves lose in first round

World TT: Indian eves lose in first round

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Nandita Saha and Visakha Vijay lost in straight games

Sports Shorts: Nadal confirms participation in Queen's Club Championships

Sports Shorts: Nadal confirms participation in Queen's Club Championships

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Cilic marches past Querrey into Queen's semis

Wimbledon: Irrepressible Nadal marches past Vesely into last eight

Wimbledon: Irrepressible Nadal marches past Vesely into last eight

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

His great rival Roger Federer had already maintained his regal progress earlier on the showcourt and Serena Williams then followed with another thumping win.

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as 'neutrals' this year.

Williams sisters add new chapter to 'greatest story in tennis'

Williams sisters add new chapter to 'greatest story in tennis'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Serena and Venus Williams added another chapter to what the world number one claims to be greatest story in tennis when she outslugged her sister 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open.

How Alcaraz reclaimed World No 1 spot

How Alcaraz reclaimed World No 1 spot

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Victory over Medvedev meant Alcaraz became the youngest man to win the Indian Wells and Miami Open titles, a feat dubbed the 'Sunshine Double'.

Road to the Tokyo Olympics for table tennis

Road to the Tokyo Olympics for table tennis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Achanta Sharath Kamal is hopeful that India will finish on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Divij-Liberhan bow out

Divij-Liberhan bow out

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

The Indian duo lost to seventh seeds Alex Kuznetsov of the US and Mihail Zverev of Germany in the boys' doubles semi-finals at the French Open.

When Warne the golfer upstaged the pros at Dunhill

When Warne the golfer upstaged the pros at Dunhill

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox remembered a "typically Warnie moment" at Dunhill last year, the last time they played together.

India in Asia-Oceania Jr Davis Cup final

India in Asia-Oceania Jr Davis Cup final

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

In the semi-finals India blanked Japan while Australia got the better of Chinese Taipei.

Somdev advances in Dubai after Del Potro retires hurt

Somdev advances in Dubai after Del Potro retires hurt

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

India number one Somdev Devvarman registered the biggest win of his career, beating world No 5 Juan Martin Del Potro in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Championships, on Tuesday. The victory, though, was achieved after the Argentine retired mid-way through the contest.

Mankad shocks third seed Bachelot

Mankad shocks third seed Bachelot

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

The Indian Davis Cupper beat 156-ranked Frenchman to make the second round in the ATP Challenger.

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic left little doubt that he would also be there trying to win major number 23.

Bopanna-Ebden fail to cross US Open final hurdle

Bopanna-Ebden fail to cross US Open final hurdle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Bopanna was playing the US Open final for the second time in his career and this time as the oldest player at 43.

NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Steph Curry had a disappointing season with the NBA's Golden State Warriors but he still managed to add another piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet.

Osaka sacks her second coach of 2019

Osaka sacks her second coach of 2019

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Naomi Osaka has sacked her second coach in seven months, splitting with Jermaine Jenkins

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks; Medvedev ends Eubanks run

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks; Medvedev ends Eubanks run

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

It was billed as the battle of the 20-year-olds but Carlos Alcaraz pulled rank on his childhood buddy Holger Rune to enter the Wimbledon semifinals.

TT: Sathiyan stuns World No 6 Darko at WTT Contender

TT: Sathiyan stuns World No 6 Darko at WTT Contender

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

India's Sathiyan Gnanasekaran pulled off an upset by beating World No. 6 and reigning European champion Jorgic Darko 3-1 to enter the men's singles round of 16 in the WTT Contender table tennis tournament in Zagreb, Croatia.

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women's honour.

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title when he beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the French Open final.

Martina Navratilova proposes to longtime girlfriend at US Open

Martina Navratilova proposes to longtime girlfriend at US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Martina Navratilova recently proposed to her longtime girlfriend Julia Lemigova at U.S. Open tennis championship.

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Andy Murray said he expects the Wimbledon organisers to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance in 2020

French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance in 2020

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Roger Federer will make his only appearance on clay this season at Roland Garros, his agent said. The Swiss skipped the entire claycourt season in 2017 and 2018 and last year played only two tournaments on the surface before arriving in Paris for the French Open.

Dubai 2020: Kenin, Bencic fall at first hurdle on day of upsets

Dubai 2020: Kenin, Bencic fall at first hurdle on day of upsets

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sofia Kenin, defending champion Belinda Bencic and third seed Elina Svitolina made swift exits at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Wimbledon last week had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after the grasscourt major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals at the Queen's Club Championships with a straight sets victory over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.