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Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday.

US Open: Wawrinka becomes oldest man to win singles since...

US Open: Wawrinka becomes oldest man to win singles since...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka said he still had the game for the grandest stage after the Swiss veteran became the oldest man to win a singles contest at the tournament since a 40-year-old Jimmy Connors in 1992.

Tennis Roundup: Murray bows out in Zhuhai; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Tennis Roundup: Murray bows out in Zhuhai; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Australia's Alex de Minaur fought back from a set down to beat former world number one Andy Murray

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Germany Jan-Lennard Struff has also withdrawn from the US Open, the USTA said.

CWG Updates: Indian women seal historic table tennis gold!

CWG Updates: Indian women seal historic table tennis gold!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The Indian women's table tennis team won gold

Grand old lady of women's tennis calls time on career

Grand old lady of women's tennis calls time on career

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Japan's Kimiko Date called time on her tennis career at the age of 46 on Monday, saying she was no longer able to perform at the best of her abilities due to physical issues and had decided to listen to the "inner voice" telling her it was time to quit.

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.

Haas calls time on tennis career spanning more than two decades

Haas calls time on tennis career spanning more than two decades

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Former world number two Tommy Haas officially announced his retirement from tennis at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Thursday, ending a career that spanned more than two decades.

Recovering Nadal tries his hand at 'disco' tennis

Recovering Nadal tries his hand at 'disco' tennis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Rafael Nadal was reportedly happy to be on the dance floor, not on an actual one but on a tennis court, as the recovering Spaniard played in a new format called Fast4, which has been dubbed as disco tennis by some.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal advances in Barcelona; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

Tennis Roundup: Nadal advances in Barcelona; Azarenka ousts Zvonareva

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

World number two Rafael Nadal dropped a set at the Barcelona Open for the first time in four years before advancing to the last 16, beating Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kyrgios did not face a single break point and hit 18 aces, including two to close out the final.

Croatia down Switzerland to win Hopman Cup

Croatia down Switzerland to win Hopman Cup

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Croatia became the first team to win the mixed-gender team competition following the tournament's return to the tennis calendar after a four-year absence.

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

Federer gives us a peek into his life after tennis

Federer gives us a peek into his life after tennis

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

In beating Czech Tomas Berdych in straight sets, the Swiss became the first man to reach 11 finals at the All England Club -- making the contention that, after knee surgery and a six-month layoff, he is back to his best at 35 more compelling than ever.

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.

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will meet Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final of Wimbledon 2023.

Wozniacki takes positives after US Open exit

Wozniacki takes positives after US Open exit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The former world number one plans to play more of a full schedule next year and will work to improve on her serve, which she said let her down particularly in the first and third sets.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

From mom mode to game mode: Wozniacki shines bright

From mom mode to game mode: Wozniacki shines bright

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Wozniacki, who has two children Olivia and James with her husband, former NBA player David Lee, said she was delighted to play in front of her family.

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Zverev's serve played a big role in the victory, his third of the year, as the World No 3 won all but two of his first-serve points in the final, which lasted 74 minutes.

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

World Number one Simona Halep and Japan's Naomi Osaka are among the players nominated for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year award.

Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals with a straightforward 6-4 6-4 win over Britain's Cameron Norrie to give his team a winning 2-0 lead on Thursday.

Teary-eyed John Isner drops the curtain on 17-year pro career

Teary-eyed John Isner drops the curtain on 17-year pro career

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Big-serving John Isner bid farewell to his professional career after losing to fellow American Michael Mmoh in the US Open second round.

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

Young tennis star back to the courts against all odds

Young tennis star back to the courts against all odds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Hyderabad girl Bhuvana Kalva's comeback story reflects true grit

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.

Nadal to make comeback in December

Nadal to make comeback in December

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal will return to action at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships exhibition event in Abu Dhabi in December.

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

'No one will marry you': Why Sania was told to stop tennis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A trailblazer in Indian tennis, Sania Mirza revealed that as a child, she was once asked to stop playing as "no one would marry" her if her complexion turned "dark" due to the rigours of an outdoor sport.

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic blasted past qualifier Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo.

Rafael Nadal's season all but over!

Rafael Nadal's season all but over!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Following a hip surgery, Rafael Nadal's season is all but over.

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The Russian five-times Grand Slam champion struggled for rhythm initially on the low-bouncing grasscourt at the Mallorca Open but picked up the pace to beat Viktoria Kuzmova 7-6(8), 6-0.

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Why big-name tennis players are missing from US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Relentless schedule taking toll on big-name tennis players.

Birthday Boy Dhoni Spotted At Wimbledon

Birthday Boy Dhoni Spotted At Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Dhoni will be 41 on July 7.

Sports Shorts: Murray to attempt comeback if his body allows it

Sports Shorts: Murray to attempt comeback if his body allows it

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia's tour of India...

Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia's tour of India...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The relentless grind of the professional tennis tour proved too much for Australia's Ashleigh Barty during her teenage years but a break from the game to play cricket appears to be paying some pretty big dividends.

Sinner stuns Djokovic, then doubles up to send Italy into Davis Cup final

Sinner stuns Djokovic, then doubles up to send Italy into Davis Cup final

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Italy returned to the Davis Cup final after a gap of 25 years as Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in both singles and doubles to secure a 2-1 victory over Serbia on Saturday that earned the 1976 champions a title clash with Australia.

Tennis round-up: Federer advances in Rotterdam to inch closer to top spot

Tennis round-up: Federer advances in Rotterdam to inch closer to top spot

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Swiss master needs only to reach the semi-finals at the ABN Amro tennis event to overtake Rafael Nadal at the top of the ATP rankings and become world number one for the first time since November 2012.

Tennis round-up: Nadal overcomes Struff to make Barcelona semis

Tennis round-up: Nadal overcomes Struff to make Barcelona semis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Eleven-times champion Rafael Nadal booked his place in the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open semi-finals by beating German Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5, 7-5 in a hard-fought match on Friday.