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Radwanska, Wozniacki lose in Sydney; Hewitt pulls out of Kooyong

Radwanska, Wozniacki lose in Sydney; Hewitt pulls out of Kooyong

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Top seed Agnieszka Radwanska's title defence at the Sydney International lasted just 92 minutes when she was dumped out of the second round by Bethanie Mattek-Sands on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Bekele wins Berlin marathon

Sports Shorts: Bekele wins Berlin marathon

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Sports shorts: Two wins for Yuki in Tashkent Challenger

Sports shorts: Two wins for Yuki in Tashkent Challenger

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Yuki Bhambri advanced to the singles second round of the ATP Tashkent Open and reached the doubles quarter-finals, partnering compatriot Divij Sharan, following an upset victory over the top seeds on Tuesday.

Davis Cup: Murray wins but Japan level with holders Britain

Davis Cup: Murray wins but Japan level with holders Britain

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Davis Cup champions Britain were locked at 1-1 with Japan after the opening two singles of their World Group, first-round tie on Friday after Andy Murray gave the hosts the lead.

Davis Cup: Bhupathi confident while Shapovalov and Co await India

Davis Cup: Bhupathi confident while Shapovalov and Co await India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'The boys have hit a lot of balls and are feeling good, so we are looking forward to the weekend' The Indian team, which had a week-long training camp in New York before reaching Edmonton, is set to make a fourth consecutive attempt to qualify for the elite World Group.

US Open PHOTOS: Classic Federer sets up showdown with Djokovic

US Open PHOTOS: Classic Federer sets up showdown with Djokovic

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Five-times champion Roger Federer reached his first US Open final in six years as he raced past fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows in the semi-finals on Friday.

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

After six months out of the game, Federer's fairytale return continued under the lights of Rod Laver Arena where he emphatically quashed doubts about his fitness in three hours and 24 minutes of high-octane tennis.

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

From a Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara's final Test innings, Virender Sehwag's felicitation ceremony, FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrating the La Liga title with his family, these and many more scintillating moments are frozen in time in this beautiful photo-feature.

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

How Dilshan's 'Dilscoop' came into existence

How Dilshan's 'Dilscoop' came into existence

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Tillakaratne Dilshan discusses the origin of his famous shot, the 'Dilscoop'.

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of Friday's play at Wimbledon.

Czech Republic down France to retain Fed Cup title

Czech Republic down France to retain Fed Cup title

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The Czech Republic further established themselves as the dominant force in women's team tennis as they claimed a 3-2 comeback win against hosts France to capture their fifth Fed Cup title in six years on Sunday, and 10th overall. Karolina Pliskova and Barbora Strycova downed Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia 7-5 7-5 in the doubles to hand the visitors the decisive point. The nation won five titles as Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and 80s before dominating the women's team competition in recent years.

French Open PHOTOS: Federer breezes through first round

French Open PHOTOS: Federer breezes through first round

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday

Indian Wells: Djokovic hangs on, Nadal, Serena advance with ease

Indian Wells: Djokovic hangs on, Nadal, Serena advance with ease

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Photos from the tennis matches played at Indian Wells on Tuesday

Aus Open PIX: Pliskova stuns Serena with epic fightback; sets up Osaka semi-final

Aus Open PIX: Pliskova stuns Serena with epic fightback; sets up Osaka semi-final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Serena Williams squandered four match points and blew a 5-1 lead in the decider to fall to seventh seed Karolina Pliskova 6-4 4-6 7-5 in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal answers doubts; Halep, Dimitrov advance

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal answers doubts; Halep, Dimitrov advance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A relieved Rafael Nadal felt the confidence come flooding back in a first-round romp at the Australian Open on Monday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray, Konta delight home fans; Kvitova knocked out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray, Konta delight home fans; Kvitova knocked out

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day three of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Wednesday.

Clinical Wawrinka cruises into Chennai Open quarter-finals

Clinical Wawrinka cruises into Chennai Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Defending champion and top seed Stanislas Wawrinka scored a clinical 6-1, 6-4 win over Borna Coric of Croatia to progress to the men's singles quarter-finals at the ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament.

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Day 4 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Sports Shorts: Murray's comeback halted; Sharapova enters quarters

Sports Shorts: Murray's comeback halted; Sharapova enters quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Federer knocked out by big-serving Isner, Nadal survives

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Federer knocked out by big-serving Isner, Nadal survives

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A long season took its toll on Roger Federer on Thursday as the Swiss was knocked out of the Paris Masters following a 7-6(3) 3-6 7-6(5) third-round defeat by big serving John Isner.

Williams sisters add another chapter to great sibling rivalry

Williams sisters add another chapter to great sibling rivalry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

An Australian Open electrified by the revivals of seasoned champions will bathe in the warm glow of nostalgia on Saturday when the Williams sisters contest the women's final at Rod Laver Arena.

'A Williams is going to win Australian Open'

'A Williams is going to win Australian Open'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Serena and Venus Williams rolled back the years as they swept through their last four clashes to set up a retro family final at the Australian Open on Thursday, their ninth meeting in a grand slam title-decider.

India 'A' boys, China girls win Reliance India Jr and Cadet Open TT

India 'A' boys, China girls win Reliance India Jr and Cadet Open TT

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Third seeds China won the junior girls' title with an upset victory over India 'A', while top seeds India 'A' won the junior boys' crown, in the US $8000 Reliance India Junior and Cadet Open Table Tennis Championships, at the NSCI-Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

Swiss Wawrinka taking solace in 'failing better'

Swiss Wawrinka taking solace in 'failing better'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

The recall of a crushing loss might not have the same attraction as the memory of an inspired victory for most top tennis players, but World No 8 Stanislas Wawrinka wears failure as a badge of honour stamped permanently on his arm.

Nadal to meet Isner in Cincinnati final

Nadal to meet Isner in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Rafael Nadal continued his perfect run on the North American hardcourts taming Czech Tomas Berdych 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the Western and Southern Open on Saturday to setup a final showdown with big-hitting American John Isner.

Aus Open PIX: Kyrgios, Cilic out; Federer Kerber stagger to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Kyrgios, Cilic out; Federer Kerber stagger to Round 3

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 3 at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Konta first British woman in US Open last 16 since 1991

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's contentious and captivating US Open run came to an end on Sunday when Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova beat her 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Flushing Meadows quarter-finals.

Clarke unhappy with Sydney strip for semi-final vs India

Clarke unhappy with Sydney strip for semi-final vs India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The dry and flat surface could increase the chances of the defending World champions in the second semi-final against India.

Workout tips for those who give up easily

Workout tips for those who give up easily

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Gave up exercising midway? Here's how to start again and keep going.

'30 is the new 10': Serena Williams leads charge of 30 somethings

'30 is the new 10': Serena Williams leads charge of 30 somethings

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

" As six-time Melbourne Park champion, Serena will be clear favourite, of course, more so because she has reached her 34th grand slam semi-final without losing a set. Lucic-Baroni's path to the last four has been more of a battle, as befits a woman who has overcome huge adversity to get back to the top of the game after years in the wilderness.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer outclasses Dzumhur, Nadal cruises

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer outclasses Dzumhur, Nadal cruises

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Roger Federer began his 63rd consecutive Grand Slam tournament with a majestic 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 first-round win over little-known Bosnian Damir Dzumhur at Wimbledon in London, on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: 'Ready for Asian Boxing Championship'

Sports Shorts: 'Ready for Asian Boxing Championship'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Mary was back in her preferred 48kg category as she overcame the challenge from younger competitors to make it to the Indian team for the marquee continental event, which is to be held from November 2 to November 11 in the Ho Chi Minh City.

Wimbledon: Djokovic continues ruthless march; Federer wins

Wimbledon: Djokovic continues ruthless march; Federer wins

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Novak Djokovic brushed past France's Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-3 7-6(5) on Wednesday to book his place in the third round of Wimbledon. The defending champion, aiming for his third consecutive title, played well within himself and was rarely troubled during the second-round match. Mannarino, ranked 55, put up spirited resistance in the third set to force a tiebreak but was ultimately swept off Centre Court by the Serbian's laser-guided ground-strokes.

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Halep share spotlight; Wawrinka bristles

US Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Halep share spotlight; Wawrinka bristles

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Fifth seed Maria Sharapova averted an early exit on a sweltering day in Flushing Meadows. Updates from Wednesday's play.

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Images from Day 5 of the US Open in New York on Friday

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki advance; seeds Anderson, Monfils, Bertens out

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday