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Gauff is youngest player since Sharapova to win WTA Finals

Gauff is youngest player since Sharapova to win WTA Finals

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert and flipped the script weeks later, however, winning her second WTA 1000 title last month at the China Open before reaching the Wuhan Open semis.

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, the French Open semi-finalist's lawyers said

Andreeva upsets Rybakina, meets Tauson in Dubai final

Andreeva upsets Rybakina, meets Tauson in Dubai final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva continued her giant-slaying exploits at the Dubai Tennis Championships by upsetting Kazakhstani sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals on Friday.

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

PIX: Djokovic marches on; Sinner ends Gasquet's career

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic battled past Frenchman Corentin Moutet in a match that lasted more than three hours on Thursday.

Alcaraz rues lapse that let Lehecka off the hook

Alcaraz rues lapse that let Lehecka off the hook

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

World number three Carlos Alcaraz was left ruing a mistake that let Jiri Lehecka off the hook in the third set and allowed the Czech to fight back and claim a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory in the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Thursday.

Sinner roars back after doping controversy

Sinner roars back after doping controversy

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Jannik Sinner was ecstatic after a victorious return following a three-month doping ban

The Indian Hand in Australia's World Cup Win

The Indian Hand in Australia's World Cup Win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Meet Urmila Rosario, the World Cup 2023 winning side's team manager.

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

PIX: Ruud plays with rib injury, faces Draper in Madrid final

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Norwegian Casper Ruud did not let a rib injury get in the way of setting up a Madrid Open final showdown with fifth seed Jack Draper as he reached the title match without dropping a set following a 6-4 7-5 win over Francisco Cerundolo on Friday.

Ramanathan-Myneni stumble in final hurdle in Chennai

Ramanathan-Myneni stumble in final hurdle in Chennai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Rajeshwaran shown the door at Mumbai Open

Draper draped in confidence ahead of French Open

Draper draped in confidence ahead of French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Draper has yet to taste victory at Roland Garros, having been forced to retire injured on his debut and suffering a five-set defeat in 2024 while adjusting to changes in his game.

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Teen TT player dies in accident, PM Modi condoles demise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

D Vishwa was part of the Tamizhaga Table Tennis Association (TTTA) State men's team who were on their way to take part in the 83rd Senior National and Inter-State table tennis championships to be held in Meghalaya, Shillong.

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

Rediff.com29 May 2025

IMAGES from the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

Destiny child Alcaraz treasures Nadal heritage

Destiny child Alcaraz treasures Nadal heritage

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz completed a thrilling comeback to capture his fifth Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday, drawing level with his childhood idol Rafael Nadal's tally at the same age.

'Will take 10 years to produce a Grand Slam champion': Paes

'Will take 10 years to produce a Grand Slam champion': Paes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in Azerbaijan for an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday.

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Paris 2024 was the first time that both the men's and women's team qualified for the team championships.' 'The women's team made it to the quarter-finals, just one short of the medal round, and the men's team also did well.' 'The mixed doubles is another event where India is doing very well.' 'So these three events are events where there is a possibility of us winning medals at the Olympics.'

National Games: Maha to face off with WB in TT final

National Games: Maha to face off with WB in TT final

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

In the second semi-final, India player Ayhika Mukherjee began the proceedings on a positive note for Bengal, winning her match 3-1 (11-6, 11-5, 6-11, 11-6) against Lakshita Narang.

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Pole said she wanted to do better this time and felt the pressure.

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

As Rafael Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow professionals from eras old and new agree on one thing - the Spaniard remains an inspirational role model whose legacy has shaped tennis over the last 23 years.

India's tennis stars to face Pakistan after 60 yrs

India's tennis stars to face Pakistan after 60 yrs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Davis Cup: Ramkumar to lead Indian challenge against Pakistan on grass courts

Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Games due to tonsillitis.

Indian doubles players reach finals in China

Indian doubles players reach finals in China

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Bhambri, Nedunchezhiyan-Prashanth reach ATP 250 doubles finals in China

'People ask me what else is there to win?': Novak Djokovic

'People ask me what else is there to win?': Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic aims to win a record 25th Grand Slam and become the first US Open champion to successfully defend his title since Swiss great Roger Federer in 2008.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to pulverise Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in little more than 90 minutes on Saturday.

Leander Paes nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame!

Leander Paes nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'After three decades of passion for our sport and playing for 1.3-plus billion Indians in the Olympics and Davis Cup, I am thrilled that my hard work has been recognised.'

Former tennis star Vicario given suspended jail term

Former tennis star Vicario given suspended jail term

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Former Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario has been given a suspended jail term for fraud, a court in Barcelona said on Wednesday.

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Coming from a humble family at a time when tennis was considered a sport only for the upper classes in Spain, Santana became a stalwart of the country's Davis Cup team, amassing a 69-17 win-loss record in singles between 1958 and 1973. He also won the tournament at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico, where tennis was a demonstration event.

Historic! India qualify for Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Historic! India qualify for Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

India secured their play-off berth in the Billie Jean King Cup by finishing second following a 2-1 victory against South Korea in their last Asia-Oceania Group 1 fixture.

WTA bans spectator for 'fixated behaviour' towards Raducanu

WTA bans spectator for 'fixated behaviour' towards Raducanu

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it has banned a man who exhibited "fixated behaviour" towards Emma Raducanu after he was taken away by security personnel during the Briton's match at the Dubai Championship late on Tuesday.

German court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

German court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Alexander Zverev has been ordered by a Berlin court to pay an undisclosed fine for physically abusing the mother of his child.

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Bopanna also spoke about the challenging conditions at the Australian Open and having to push his boundaries to get them wins.

Nagal ousted from Germany ATP Challenger

Nagal ousted from Germany ATP Challenger

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

India's top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal was ousted by Pedro Cachin of Argentina in the pre-quarter-finals of the Braunschweig ATP Challenger, in Braunschweig, Germany, on Wednesday.

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Perry said she had been in touch with the local organising team on a daily basis as they prepare to start the tournament on October 19, pending government approval and confirmation that players will be able to travel.

Early blows for India at Chennai Open Challenger

Early blows for India at Chennai Open Challenger

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

In the doubles draw, Indian pair Siddhant Banthia and Parikshit Somani beat compatriots Sai Karteek Reddy Ganta and Vishnu Vardhan 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 to book their spot in the quarter-finals.

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Kyrgios tearfully threw in the towel in the second set due to sharp pain in his surgically repaired wrist while trailing 7-6(7), 3-0.

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Wednesday.