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Sania, Shikha in Fed Cup team

Sania, Shikha in Fed Cup team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Ankita Bhambri and Rushmi Chakravarthy are the other two members of the team that will be coached by Enrico Piperno.

Sports Shorts: Boxers Simranjit, Dagar enter President's Cup final

Sports Shorts: Boxers Simranjit, Dagar enter President's Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur (60kg) and GeeBee Boxing silver medallist Dinesh Dagar (69kg) confirmed their places in the final, while Ankush Dahiya (64kg) and Ananta Pralhad Chopade (52kg) made it to the semi-finals.

French Open: Nadal happy to have another birthday at work

French Open: Nadal happy to have another birthday at work

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

"I don't know what can happen in the future or not. But yeah, 11 here already is something really unbelievable. I always say the same. It looks, for the most of you, and even for me, looks so difficult to increase that number for anyone in the future. But if I did it, and I consider myself a normal person, probably someone else is gonna do it."

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Coco Gauff claimed the biggest win of her young career on Friday with a stunning upset of defending champion Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open to reach the fourth round. Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams also lost their respective matches earlier in the day. Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne Park on Friday.

'My priority is to win first round'

'My priority is to win first round'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Indo-Pak Express of Bopanna, Qureshi is back!

Indo-Pak Express of Bopanna, Qureshi is back!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi have decided to reunite for the 2014 season.

How Hollywood star Butler inspired Djokovic to US Open triumph

How Hollywood star Butler inspired Djokovic to US Open triumph

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Novak Djokovic summoned some cinematic inspiration to help him conquer grand slam king Roger Federer and silence the roaring supporters of the Swiss at Sunday's US Open men's final.

Staying in top-40 is tough: Sania

Staying in top-40 is tough: Sania

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

The Indian tennis ace says fans should not expect her to shoot up in the world rankings as she did on her debut season on the professional circuit.

Navratilova in U.S. team for Athens

Navratilova in U.S. team for Athens

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Should Tokyo be the guinea pig for Olympics experiment?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In this pandemic, why can't we have multiple locations for various disciplines, all of it then merged into a virtual convergence called the Olympics instead of one massive event in one city, asks Shyam G Menon.

Aus Open: Tsonga edges Shapovalov to strike blow for old guard

Aus Open: Tsonga edges Shapovalov to strike blow for old guard

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Two errors from his favourite backhand and a double-fault opened the door for Tsonga to break back and the Frenchman then swept through the final three games, sealing the 16th five-set victory of his career with a textbook serve and volley winner.

Paes-Zimonjic lose title race

Paes-Zimonjic lose title race

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

The Indo-Serbian pair lost 6-7(6), 6-3, 7-6(4) to Fabrice Santoro and Michael Llodra in the Masters Cup final

Tsitsipas Finals win shows young guns ready to rule

Tsitsipas Finals win shows young guns ready to rule

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

But for the first time, that golden trio will be having an anxious glance over their shoulders. The past week in London has revealed a new fearlessness in the generation of 20 somethings expected to fill the void when they call it a day.

This young gun had just 1 bad match during a sensational season

This young gun had just 1 bad match during a sensational season

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Reaching ATP Finals like winning a tournament, says Zverev

Serena tackles teenage sensation

Serena tackles teenage sensation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Serena Williams takes centre stage on Centre Court when she lines up opposite 16-year-old Tatiana Golovin.

Sharapova wows Centre Court

Sharapova wows Centre Court

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

All you need to know about French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko

All you need to know about French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Factbox on Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat Romania's Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 to win the French Open on Saturday and claim her first grand slam title:

First look: Sooraj Pancholi in Hero

First look: Sooraj Pancholi in Hero

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Rediff.com19 May 2020

''The OTT platform has been taken over by dark dramas and thrillers.' 'So Baarish 2 is a enjoyable breeze.'

Paes-Bhupathi score easy win

Paes-Bhupathi score easy win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2004

The former world No.1 pair gave India a 2-1 lead over New Zealand in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1 first round tie after winning the doubles.

India canter in Fed Cup opener

India canter in Fed Cup opener

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

India blanked Singapore, primarily junior players, 3-0 in the Asia Oceania zone group 1 tie.

'It's crazy': American Gauff wins first WTA title at age 15

'It's crazy': American Gauff wins first WTA title at age 15

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

American teenage sensation Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win a WTA title in 15 years as she beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the Linz Open final on Sunday.

Age-defying Federer shrugs off retirement talk on 'tough night'

Age-defying Federer shrugs off retirement talk on 'tough night'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Unlike the women's US Open final there was no centre court retirement announcement on Sunday with Roger Federer putting aside the disappointment of losing to Novak Djokovic in the men's final to tell fans he will be back.

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

China Open: Radwanska powers past Konta to capture title

China Open: Radwanska powers past Konta to capture title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Agnieszka Radwanska collected her 20th career WTA title after a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory over Britain's Johanna Konta in the China Open final on Sunday.

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

Wimbledon 2017: The most shocking upsets so far...

Wimbledon 2017: The most shocking upsets so far...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Check out the most shocking upsets at this year's Wimbledon.

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose at first hurdle

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Images from matches played on Day 4 at the US Open at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

Kerber will be brutal test for Keys: Davenport

Kerber will be brutal test for Keys: Davenport

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The 17th seed has been in no-nonsense mood so far in Melbourne, moving through the rounds with the minimum of fanfare, but faces her biggest test against the German.

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The James Bond actor spent months in India shooting for another film, but his connection to India goes much deeper than that.

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

PIX: Djokovic storms into last 16; Ostapenko ousted

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 7 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.

Nishikori powers to victory over Murray at Tour Finals

Nishikori powers to victory over Murray at Tour Finals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Japan's Kei Nishikori made a stunning start to what will surely be the first of many appearances at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4, 6-4 win over home favourite Andy Murray on Sunday.

Paes creates world record in India's stunning comeback win

Paes creates world record in India's stunning comeback win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Leander Paes became the most successful player in the history of Davis Cup as he combined with Rohan Bopanna to not only grab a record 43rd win but also bring India back in tie against China, in Tianjin, on Saturday.

Czech Safarova completes WTA Finals line-up

Czech Safarova completes WTA Finals line-up

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Czech Lucie Safarova took the final qualifying spot for the end-of-season WTA Finals after Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro was knocked out of the Kremlin Cup quarter-finals on Thursday.

PIX: Gauff's dream run continues; Humbert sets up Djokovic tie

PIX: Gauff's dream run continues; Humbert sets up Djokovic tie

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Fifteen-year-old Cori Gauff clawed her way back from a set and 5-2 down and saved two match points to beat Slovenia's Polona Hercog 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 on Friday and reach the Wimbledon fourth round.

Will Paes be considered for Davis Cup tie vs Canada?

Will Paes be considered for Davis Cup tie vs Canada?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Bopanna being the highest-ranked doubles player in the country is automatic choice for the doubles rubber.

Community Shield: Giroud seals shootout victory for Arsenal

Community Shield: Giroud seals shootout victory for Arsenal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Olivier Giroud scored the decisive spot kick as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.