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Mustafa Ghouse toppled by qualifier

Mustafa Ghouse toppled by qualifier

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

Brian Hung of Hong Kong was his conqueror in the first round of the ITF Satellite tournament.

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal stay on course for desert showdown

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal stay on course for desert showdown

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Both won in style on Sunday, with Spanish fifth seed Nadal pouncing on Guido Pella's serve to break the Argentine five times en route to a 6-3, 6-2 victory in sizzling afternoon heat on the stadium hard court.

Mankad shocks third seed Bachelot

Mankad shocks third seed Bachelot

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

The Indian Davis Cupper beat 156-ranked Frenchman to make the second round in the ATP Challenger.

History-chasing Serena wants to be in the 'here and now'

History-chasing Serena wants to be in the 'here and now'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'I'm not thinking ahead to the Open right now because I am here in Toronto and I haven't really played a hard court match in awhile. I'm thinking I want to get some of this under my belt and the Open will happen when the Open happens.'

Why British Open result will sting Woods...

Why British Open result will sting Woods...

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He maintained his unwanted record of never having won a major starting the final round from behind.

Kerber's dream comes true in Melbourne

Kerber's dream comes true in Melbourne

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Angelique Kerber said her dreams came true in just over two hours on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday when she upset defending champion Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian Open.

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in Wimbledon, London, on Monday.

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Four-times champion Roger Federer took apart Mischa Zverev 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 with a clinical display of all-court tennis to reach his 13th Australian Open semi-final in 92 minutes on Tuesday.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Indians at US Open: Fit Sania Mirza shows stamina to advance in two events

Indians at US Open: Fit Sania Mirza shows stamina to advance in two events

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza fought through a gruelling schedule to enter the last 16 of women's doubles and quarterfinals of mixed doubles by winning both her respective second-round matches on an all-win day for Indians in the US Open in New York.

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

American seventh seed Sloane Stephens captured her third title of 2016 by defeating Russian qualifier Elena Vesnina 7-6(4), 6-2 in the final of the Volvo Car Open clay court event in South Carolina on Sunday.

Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal stay on course for final showdown

Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal stay on course for final showdown

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Defending Olympic champion Andy Murray reached the semi-finals of the men's tennis on Friday after winning a third-set tiebreak to scrape through a testing encounter against American Steve Johnson.

Rio shock! Del Potro sends Djokovic packing

Rio shock! Del Potro sends Djokovic packing

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out of Rio Games in the first round on Sunday by Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, who also defeated him in the bronze medal match at the London Olympics.

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Serena Williams won her 750th career match to stay on track for her ninth Miami Open title when she beat Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 7-5 6-3 in the third round in Florida on Saturday. The world number one improved her career record to 750-125, seventh on the all-time list and just three match wins behind Lindsay Davenport's 753. Martina Navratilova sits atop the all-time list with 1,442 wins. The 34-year-old Williams will meet Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova in the fourth round. The 15th seed defeated France's Caroline Garcia 4-6 6-2 7-6(6). Unlike the last time they met, when Williams required 54 minutes and Diyas won just two games, the 22-year-old Kazak gave the American some trouble in the heat and humidity of Miami.

Cincinnati Open round-up: Former champion Nadal ousted; Serena in quarters

Cincinnati Open round-up: Former champion Nadal ousted; Serena in quarters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Photos from Day 5 action at the Western & Southern Open at Cincinnati on Thursday.

All you must know about the ball-boy incident during Zverev-Federer tie

All you must know about the ball-boy incident during Zverev-Federer tie

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Federer was leading 4-3 when Zverev stopped mid-rally after a ball slipped from a ball boys' hand and into his line of vision.

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Australian Open on Wednesday to reach his first career Grand Slam semi-final. Swiss Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slams at Melbourne Park in 2014, broke Zverev twice early in the opening set to breeze through the opening set but the 22-year-old German came roaring back into the contest.

Jankovic advances past injured Tsurenko

Jankovic advances past injured Tsurenko

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Jelena Jankovic eased into the last four at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday when Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko retired from their quarter-final with an ankle injury while trailing 6-1, 4-1.

37 and counting! Sania-Hingis extend winning streak

37 and counting! Sania-Hingis extend winning streak

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis extended their winning streak to 37 games with a straight sets victory in the opening round of the women's doubles event at the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Thursday.

Laid low by sore knee, Wawrinka shown door by energetic Russian

Laid low by sore knee, Wawrinka shown door by energetic Russian

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The Swiss three-time grand slam champion was out-gunned by 21-year-old Medvedev, who had the Centre Court crowd on their feet as he pulled off a dazzling array of winners to wrap up a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory on his first Wimbledon appearance.

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The US Open is the biggest tournament in America's tennis calendar. Enough reason for the big personalities from Hollywood, former tennis champions and other celebrities to catch their favourite tennis stars in action.

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Mischa still finds time to tease 'Sascha', despite his little brother's rapid ascent up the tennis rankings.

Cincinnati: Murray sails on as Nadal, Wawrinka fall; Kerber's march continues

Cincinnati: Murray sails on as Nadal, Wawrinka fall; Kerber's march continues

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Olympic champion Andy Murray restored some order at the Western & Southern Open by cutting down South African giant Kevin Anderson to reach the quarter-finals on an upset-filled Thursday in Cincinnati.

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Monday

PIX: Federer survives huge scare; Djokovic eases through

PIX: Federer survives huge scare; Djokovic eases through

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Roger Federer faced down local battler John Millman 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(8) in a five-set thriller on Friday night to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open. Defending champion Novak Djokovic thumped Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday to stay on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park. Images from Day 5 of the 2020 Australian Open.

Indian Wells: Azarenka serves up 'double bagel' to reach semis

Indian Wells: Azarenka serves up 'double bagel' to reach semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Big-serving Czech Karolina Pliskova cruised into the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russian teenager Darya Kasatkina on Thursday.

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.

Meet the US Open women's semi-finalists

Meet the US Open women's semi-finalists

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Form guide for American Serena Williams ahead of Thursday's US Open semi-final clash against Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova:

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the US Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.

With top two seeds gone 'Baby Fed' sees himself in with a chance

With top two seeds gone 'Baby Fed' sees himself in with a chance

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Grigor Dimitrov reached his first grand slam quarter-final in over two years on Monday by defeating an injury-hampered Denis Istomin 2-6, 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-1 to end the Uzbek wildcard's fairytale run at the Australian Open.

World TT: Sharath reaches third round, equals best show at Worlds

World TT: Sharath reaches third round, equals best show at Worlds

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Sharath Kamal of India moved into the third round of the World Table Tennis Championship in Suzhou, China, on Wednesday.

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Japan's Kei Nishikori, who will arrive at Roland Garros without an ATP title for more than two years and desperate to prove that his career has not already peaked.

Djokovic and Murray stunned but Nadal stands tall

Djokovic and Murray stunned but Nadal stands tall

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

World number one Novak Djokovic and number two Andy Murray crashed out of the Western and Southern Open within an hour of each other on Friday, before Rafa Nadal restored order with a win over old rival Roger Federer.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 7 at Wimbledon on Monday

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.

PHOTOS: Simon knocks out Wawrinka in Shanghai; Djokovic, Murray advance

PHOTOS: Simon knocks out Wawrinka in Shanghai; Djokovic, Murray advance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

US Open champion Stan Wawrinka was knocked out of the Shanghai Open after a third round defeat, while Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray moved into the quarters.

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.

Who will wear the champions' crown at the Australian Open?

Who will wear the champions' crown at the Australian Open?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

As the players warm up before the tournament, meet the players who could well be contenders for the 2017 Australian Open titles.

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Rafael Nadal boasted after his first-round US Open match that he had a video recording of being the first player to hit a ball in practice under the new roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

US Open: Serena survives; Thiem, Azarenka roll into round of 16

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.