News for 'tennis qualifier'

Qualifier Brown sends Nadal crashing out of Wimbledon

Qualifier Brown sends Nadal crashing out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Two-times champion Rafa Nadal crashed out in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday after being out-muscled and out-thought in four sets by an inspired Dustin Brown of Germany.

Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says

Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Azarenka, who sits on the eight-person WTA players council, said that combating abuse was the group's top priority.

Panel to probe Manika's 'fixing' claims against coach

Panel to probe Manika's 'fixing' claims against coach

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Janendra Jain and Parth Goswami are the two lawyers in the panel while Yashpal Rana is the other member.

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Indian qualifier, who savoured his best ever performance on the ATP World Tour, went down fighting 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 against the world number 45 from South Africa in the quarter-finals played on Friday.

Davis Cup: Why India are favourites to trump Denmark

Davis Cup: Why India are favourites to trump Denmark

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The winner of the two-day rubber will qualify for the World Group I stage that is scheduled to take place later this year.

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Brady was sidelined by knee and foot injuries since the summer of 2021

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Nagal's court coverage and solid defence in long drawn points was the highlight of his win.

3-member committee to probe Batra's match-fixing claim

3-member committee to probe Batra's match-fixing claim

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Justice Rekha Palli, who was hearing Batra's petition alleging that the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) was carrying out its selection processes in a non-transparent manner and targeting certain individuals such as herself, said that based on the committee's report, she would consider the issue of appointing an administrator to run the national sports body.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Tears of joy in Japan after nail-biting win over Spain

India top player Yuki quits singles, eyes doubles Major success

India top player Yuki quits singles, eyes doubles Major success

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Walking out of the outside courts at the Balewadi stadium, his gait was assuring as he uttered, "no more singles for me".

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Roger Federer began his latest quest for a 100th ATP title with a battling 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday.

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Australian Open champion arrived in the Dutch port city at the weekend knowing a run to the semi-finals will move him ahead of Rafael Nadal in the ATP standings.

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.

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Drained Medvedev pulls out of home tournament in Moscow

Table tennis: Sharath, Mouma fight back to book Rio Olympic berths

Table tennis: Sharath, Mouma fight back to book Rio Olympic berths

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

India's table-tennis ace Achanta Sharath Kamal and Mouma Das booked their tickets to the Rio Olympics after winning their respective final rounds in Stage 2 of the Asia Olympic Qualification tournament in Hong Kong on Saturday.

'There will be no fairytale ending for Serena'

'There will be no fairytale ending for Serena'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Serena must be prepared to live with it and say goodbye even in the face of defeat'

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's schedule on Day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on July 31, Sunday.

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 32-year-old, five-times a winner of the singles at the prestigious Wimbledon warm-up event, delighted a large evening centre court crowd with some fluent shot-making as he and Spanish veteran Lopez beat top seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 7-6(5), 6-3.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova wins on return from six-month injury break

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

It was the Russian's first competitive match since she withdrew from the St Petersburg Open in January.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open

Sharath wants to sign off with medal at Paris Olympics

Sharath wants to sign off with medal at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Ageing like fine wine, Sharath Kamal has set his sights on yet another shot at the Olympics, his confidence boosted by a grand showing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic struggles; Karlovic 'aces' tennis history

Rogers Cup: Djokovic struggles; Karlovic 'aces' tennis history

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic kicked off his bid for a fourth Canadian crown with a 6-3, 7-6(4) second round win over a stubborn Thomaz Bellucci at the Rogers Cup on Tuesday.

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I definitely think it's the time to just switch off from any future thoughts or any plans, any schedule. I've got absolutely no clue. Right now, no care in the world, I'm just loving life.'

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Mature Gauff ranks education above French Open success

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Your results or your job or how much money you make doesn't define you as a person. As long as you love yourself, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.'

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 Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Former world number one Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise second-round exit at the Barcelona Open when the Serb was beaten 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 by world number 140 Martin Klizan on Wednesday.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's chair with her racket after suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Maria Sakkari in the Italian Open second round on Wednesday.

Using hate against me as fuel for comeback: Tomic

Using hate against me as fuel for comeback: Tomic

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The once highly-rated Australian has been on the decline in recent years, slipping to 259 in the world rankings.

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Not the typical next-door budding cricket, Madhwal is a civil engineer for whom the sport was just a hobby. Watching him in the second half of this season, one would find it tough to believe that the 29 year old used to play tennis ball cricket until four years ago.

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

Tennis round-up: Impressive Wozniacki continues march in Auckland

Tennis round-up: Impressive Wozniacki continues march in Auckland

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The Danish World No 3 ended 2017 with the biggest title of her career in Singapore and returned a day after thrashing Madison Brengle in her season opener to hit 21 winners against eight unforced errors in the 53-minute win over Martic.

Wimbledon announces record prize money

Wimbledon announces record prize money

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The grasscourt major will be held from June 27 to July 10.

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

That is Murray's 46th ATP title.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

Tennis Roundup: Halep on top of the world, Nadal battles past Dimitrov

Tennis Roundup: Halep on top of the world, Nadal battles past Dimitrov

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Simona Halep will take over as the new number one in the WTA world rankings after progressing to the China Open final with a dominant 6-2 6-4 victory over Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in Beijing on Saturday.

Why this Israeli tennis player quit?

Why this Israeli tennis player quit?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Former world number 11 Shahar Peer, the most successful Israeli woman to play on the WTA Tour, announced her retirement because of injury on Tuesday.

CWG selection: Delhi HC dismisses writ petitions of TT players

CWG selection: Delhi HC dismisses writ petitions of TT players

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

World C'ships: Sajan Prakash finishes 25th, fails to progress to final

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Roger Federer has secured his place in the ATP Finals for a record 15th time after the Swiss world number three won a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday, the Association of Tennis Professionals confirmed on Monday.