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Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

A look at Roger Federer's worst five Grand Slam losses.

Henin beats Mauresmo for WTA crown

Henin beats Mauresmo for WTA crown

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

The Belgian, who will succeed Mauresmo as world number one, claimed the first WTA Championships.

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

It's love all as Sharapova gets engaged to NBA star Vujacic

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic is engaged to marry Maria Sharapova after the Slovenian told reporters before an exhibition game on Thursday that the Russian former tennis world number one had accepted his proposal.

Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief

Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and other top tennis players hammed it up in exhibition matches on the eve of the Australian Open to raise money for victims of the country's devastating floods on Sunday.

Henin-Hardenne ready for comeback

Henin-Hardenne ready for comeback

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

The Belgian will face Nathalie Dechy in an exhibition match this weekend after being out for three months with exhaustion.

Injured Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The 30-year-old Serb had been scheduled to start the new season at an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi on Friday when an elbow injury flared up.

Novak Djokovic looks unbeatable

Novak Djokovic looks unbeatable

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

It took the COVID-19 pandemic to put a brake on Djokovic's 18-match unbeaten run in 2020, as he won the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships before the season came to a halt in early March.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 10 images that prove we live in a bizarre world.

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Novak Djokovic's intentions in organising the ill-fated Adria Tour were good but the world number one could have applied a bit more common sense to how the exhibition event was run, former ATP players' council head Vijay Amritraj said. The Serbian has faced fierce criticism after he, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki contracted COVID-19 following the charity event in Serbia and Croatia.

PHOTOS: Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach round three

PHOTOS: Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach round three

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The Swiss champion was at his breath-taking best as he crafted 48 exquisite winners during a 90-minute match that seemed more an exhibition of his shot-making than a charge towards a record ninth Wimbledon title.

Sania-Bhupathi prevail over Paes-Navratilova pair

Sania-Bhupathi prevail over Paes-Navratilova pair

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Legendary Martina Navratilova showed glimpses of her past with her super-fit partner Leander Paes but it was the duo of Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi who prevailed 7-5, 7-5 to win the Kolkata leg of the Tennis Masters, a prelude to the IPTL.

Federer quit Tour Finals finale after locker room spat with Wawrinka?

Federer quit Tour Finals finale after locker room spat with Wawrinka?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Speculation is rife that all is not well in among compatriots Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka.

'I'm glad I could give Pakistanis some joy'

'I'm glad I could give Pakistanis some joy'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Pakistani tennis player Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, whose partnership with Indian Rohan Bopanna has become a global talking point after the duo's runners-up finish at the US Open, said he would not mind playing against his good friend in exhibition matches to raise funds for the flood victims in Pakistan.

McEnroe refuses to apologise to Serena, suggests a 'solution'

McEnroe refuses to apologise to Serena, suggests a 'solution'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

McEnroe had claimed that Serena, who is the best player of her gender, would be ranked 700 if she plays on the men's circuit.

Kohli recalls his meeting with Roger Federer

Kohli recalls his meeting with Roger Federer

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Virat Kohli tries to find joy in the simplest of things in life when he is not focussed on winning matches for India.

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Sofia Kenin lifted her first Grand Slam trophy in Melbourne at the start of the year and then added a WTA title in Lyon, days before the circuit came to a halt due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

IPTL: Moya masterclass as Slammers thrash Mavericks

IPTL: Moya masterclass as Slammers thrash Mavericks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Temperamental Australian star Nick Kyrgios provided the perfect finish after veteran Carlos Moya's masterclass performance as Singapore Slammers hammered the Philippine Mavericks 30-22 in their opening match of the

PHOTOS: Nadal and Djokovic go sightseeing in Bangkok

PHOTOS: Nadal and Djokovic go sightseeing in Bangkok

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Tennis titans Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Friday and visited the site of a deadly Bangkok bomb blast.

Henin poised to announce comeback

Henin poised to announce comeback

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Former world number one Justine Henin is poised to announce her comeback to professional tennis, Belgian media reported on Tuesday. Henin, 27, would make the announcement on evening news shows in Belgium, a number of newspapers reported.

Serena downs Azarenka to book semi-final spot

Serena downs Azarenka to book semi-final spot

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Serena Williams stands just one match away from setting up another family showdown in the Wimbledon final after she hurtled into the last four with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Belarussian Victoria Azarenka on Tuesday.

Djoko tames 'greatest enemy' before hitting the straps with Thiem win

Djoko tames 'greatest enemy' before hitting the straps with Thiem win

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Six-time Australian Open champion Djokovic pulled out of a tournament in Abu Dhabi last week because of continuing problems with his right elbow and wore a sleeve over the joint during his round robin match against the Austrian.

No time for 'greatest match' reminiscing for Nadal

No time for 'greatest match' reminiscing for Nadal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

'I'm feeling good...Expectations are always high. I am not here to play the tournament; I am here to try to have a good result'

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Scottish broadcaster said Murray was self-isolating and still had hopes of competing in the Australian Open next month.

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Serena had said on Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for her return to the WTA Tour at the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Madison Square Garden.

Bad news for line judges, Next Gen players like Hawk-Eye calling

Bad news for line judges, Next Gen players like Hawk-Eye calling

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Tennis line judges might grimace when they hear it, but players reacted positively to them being replaced by computerised calls on the opening day of the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday.

Osaka emerges as fresh champion at Australian Open

Osaka emerges as fresh champion at Australian Open

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Naomi Osaka emerged as a fresh champion at Melbourne Park as well as the new World No 1 on Saturday.

Kyrgios 'lobs return' at Aus Olympic chef de mission

Kyrgios 'lobs return' at Aus Olympic chef de mission

Rediff.com8 May 2016

If tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been chastened by a warning about his future behaviour from Australia's chef de mission for the Rio Olympics, he is not showing it.

Federer, Borg team up for champions' clash

Federer, Borg team up for champions' clash

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer will team up for the showdown of champions at the exhibition event on the BlackRock Tour of Champions.

Nadal v Federer: Much-awaited showdown of IPTL

Nadal v Federer: Much-awaited showdown of IPTL

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The marquee clash between a vintage Roger Federer and classy Rafael Nadal, the legends of the game will be awaited keenly by the fans as the third leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in New Delhi on Friday.

Nadal rules over Federer in Paris

Nadal rules over Federer in Paris

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

Rafael Nadal defeated world number one Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 to win his fourth straight French Open title.

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

Djokovic eases past compatriot in Doha

Djokovic eases past compatriot in Doha

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic polished off fellow Serb Dusan Lajovic 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday.

Federer tames Pistol Pete in Seoul

Federer tames Pistol Pete in Seoul

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Roger Federer beat Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3 in the first of three Asian exhibition matches in Seoul.

Sania to face Venus in Hong Kong

Sania to face Venus in Hong Kong

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Sania Mirza will take on Venus Williams in the opening singles match at the Watson Water Champions Challenge.

Bollywood stars Aamir, Deepika, Akshay add spice to IPTL

Bollywood stars Aamir, Deepika, Akshay add spice to IPTL

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Bollywood made its presence felt on the final day of the Delhi leg in the International Premier Tennis League with Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone and Askhay Kumar playing an exhibition match alongside Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Sania Mirza.

PIX: Osaka advances to last 16; Barty makes winning return

PIX: Osaka advances to last 16; Barty makes winning return

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Naomi Osaka settled her nerves and stepped up her preparations for the Australian Open by beating Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Gippsland Trophy warm-up tournament in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Serena to play Fed Cup tie vs Netherlands

Sports Shorts: Serena to play Fed Cup tie vs Netherlands

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sportspersons, who made news on Tuesday.

'It will be a huge honour to share the court with Roger Federer'

'It will be a huge honour to share the court with Roger Federer'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Sania Mirza's dream of playing alongside Roger Federer will be realised when the two team up for the mixed doubles in the third leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) beginning on Saturday.

Federer keen to put Djokovic mauling behind him

Federer keen to put Djokovic mauling behind him

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Roger Federer, who suffered a groin problem in the quarter-final against Tennys Sandgren, bowed out of the Australian Open after a comprehensive 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-3 defeat to the defending champion Novak Djokovic.