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Trump booed at US Open final

Trump booed at US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump received a mixed reception of cheers and boos at the US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Monica Seles reveals shocking medical diagnosis

Monica Seles reveals shocking medical diagnosis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Tennis legend Monica Seles on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis -- a neuromuscular autoimmune disease -- three years ago.

Meet India's rising tennis star

Meet India's rising tennis star

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Eqbal and Faisal's recent success saw him conquer Fardeen Mohammed and Abhinansu Borthakur 6-0, 6-2 in the men's doubles final to win the title.

Petra Kvitova bids tearful goodbye after US Open loss

Petra Kvitova bids tearful goodbye after US Open loss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Petra Kvitova bade an emotional farewell to professional tennis on Monday after her first-round defeat at the U.S. Open

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As the results of last year's AITA elections stay unannounced, the rival factions in the national tennis federation have picked separate team managers for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Switzerland, leading to an ego tussle between the members.

'Worst thing you can say': Osaka defends Taylor in US Open row

'Worst thing you can say': Osaka defends Taylor in US Open row

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Naomi Osaka said using words like 'no education' and 'no class' to criticise a Black tennis player were among the worst things to say as the debate over a heated row between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko raged on

Alcaraz, Sabalenka Are 'Twins'!

Alcaraz, Sabalenka Are 'Twins'!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Both US Open champions share a fun connection off the court: They were born on the same day, May 5.

Alcaraz Punishes Sinner For Second US Open Crown

Alcaraz Punishes Sinner For Second US Open Crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Carlos Alcaraz proved a class above defending champion Jannik Sinner to win the men's singles title at the US Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory at the Arthur Ashe stadium, in New York, on Sunday.

Alcaraz exorcises demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start

Alcaraz exorcises demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz demolished Mattia Bellucci to banish memories of last year's shock early exit at the US Open on Wednesday.

Ruthless Sinner whips Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals

Ruthless Sinner whips Bublik to reach US Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Defending US Open champion Jannik Sinner continued his stellar run at the hardcourt Grand Slams with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 hammering of Kazakh 23rd seed Alexander Bublik on Monday to make the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows.

Buoyant Alcaraz Seeks Double Delight At US Open!

Buoyant Alcaraz Seeks Double Delight At US Open!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz heads to the US Open in his now-familiar role as chief challenger to defending champion Jannik Sinner and the Spaniard will be driven this year by the twin pursuit of Grand Slam glory and the World No. 1 ranking.

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession

Halep slams double standards in tennis doping cases

Halep slams double standards in tennis doping cases

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Simona Halep questioned the "big difference" in how doping cases are treated after world number two Iga Swiatek was handed a one-month drugs ban

Indian teen Maaya Rajeshwaran enters US Open Jr 2nd round

Indian teen Maaya Rajeshwaran enters US Open Jr 2nd round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi overcame China's Zhang-Qian Wei to enter the second round of the junior girls' singles event at the US Open.

Djokovic dives into football, invests in French club

Djokovic dives into football, invests in French club

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The investment is led by Brazilian group OutField, an international consortium co-founded by Pedro Olivera, and includes Georgios Frangulis, CEO of global health-food brand OakBerry.

Asian women make history and steal spotlight at US Open

Asian women make history and steal spotlight at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Filipino Eala and Indonesia's Tjen round-off historic day for Southeast Asia with first round wins in their respective matches at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

Djokovic wants dancers to perform at tennis matches

Djokovic wants dancers to perform at tennis matches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

"I think that we should try to look to connect more with the younger people and bring them in,'

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

AITA President Anil Jain, who was accused of using his position for personal gains, avoided facing a no-confidence motion from the state associations only after he agreed to step aside.

Body-shaming in tennis! Krejcikova slams sexist remark

Body-shaming in tennis! Krejcikova slams sexist remark

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Sunday called for respect and professionalism in sports media as she hit out at "unprofessional" remarks made about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel.

Venus Confirms Engagement With Andrea Preti

Venus Confirms Engagement With Andrea Preti

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Venus Williams confirmed her engagement to Italian model and actor Andrea Preti.

With emphasis on family, Djokovic sole focus is Slams

With emphasis on family, Djokovic sole focus is Slams

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Novak Djokovic, who claimed his fourth US Open and last major title in 2023, said he has "earned the right" to pick his schedule.'

World Cup star Forlan takes up tennis racket

World Cup star Forlan takes up tennis racket

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The 45-year-old former striker, a 2010 World Cup semi-finalist, has switched to tennis since his retirement in 2018, playing on the international senior tour.

Cold handshake, hot words: Townsend, Ostapenko clash at US Open

Cold handshake, hot words: Townsend, Ostapenko clash at US Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'She told me I had no class, I have no education and to see what happens when we get outside the US.'

Bhambri's US Open run ends in semis

Bhambri's US Open run ends in semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'This has been a special week for me. To be playing at this level and in the semifinals of a Slam is a big moment.'

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

'Shreyas' omission testifies to India's squad depth'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor on Friday said the depth in India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup allowed the national selectors to leave out a player of Shreyas Iyer's calibre, who was ignored for the continental tournament.

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Third seed Andrey Rublev suffered a first round exit after his Qatar Open title, losing to qualifier Quentin Halys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Open on Tuesday.

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

PIX: Alcaraz charges into US Open second round

PIX: Alcaraz charges into US Open second round

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz dismantled Reilly Opelka in straight sets to reach the second round.

Fritz, Shelton set tone for US men's title push in New York

Fritz, Shelton set tone for US men's title push in New York

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fritz, Shelton lead American charge at US Open with first-round wins

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Alcaraz fights back, Zverev rolls along at Cincinnati

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Second seed Coco Gauff overcame early problems on serve to cruise past China's Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-2, keeping her composure despite eight double faults in the first set to book a meeting with Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska in the third round.

US Open glory returns Alcaraz to World No 1

US Open glory returns Alcaraz to World No 1

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'The number one (ranking) is a goal that I had set myself almost at the beginning of the year and to see that I have achieved it is something incredible.'

Why SKY Wants MSD As His Doubles Partner

Why SKY Wants MSD As His Doubles Partner

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'He has got speed, a lot of endurance, he is mentally very tough.'

Bhambri-Venus pair blaze into US Open pre-quarters

Bhambri-Venus pair blaze into US Open pre-quarters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri, along with his New Zealand partner Michael Venus, stormed into the men's doubles pre-quarterfinals at the US Open 2025

Sabalenka Shocks Fans with Holiday Pic

Sabalenka Shocks Fans with Holiday Pic

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Aryna Sabalenka shocks fans with topless holiday post after Wimbledon heartbreak.

Dabrowski, Routliffe lift US Open doubles title

Dabrowski, Routliffe lift US Open doubles title

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

For their efforts, Dabrowski and Routliffe will share a $1 million prize purse, an increase from $750,000 last year.

Wonderkid Divyanshi Creates History At Asian Youth TT

Wonderkid Divyanshi Creates History At Asian Youth TT

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Divyanshi Bhowmick wins gold at Asian Youth TT Championships

Like Alcaraz's New Look?

Like Alcaraz's New Look?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz had the fans buzzing as he debuted his new look at the US Open on Monday.