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Big names advance at U.S. Open

Big names advance at U.S. Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Clijsters ruled out of U.S. Open

Clijsters ruled out of U.S. Open

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

The world number two decided she had insufficient time to get fit for the last Grand Slam of the year.

Errani-Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

Errani-Vavassori retain French Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Evan King and Gabriela Dabrowski in a closely contested French Open mixed doubles final.

India Announces Pickleball Team for US Open in Florida

India Announces Pickleball Team for US Open in Florida

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Mihika Yadav and Arjun Singh headline the Indian team selected to compete in the US Open pickleball tournament in Naples, Florida. The squad includes players across various age categories, with the Indian Pickleball Association supporting their participation in upcoming international events.

Federer, Safina named top seeds for the U.S. Open

Federer, Safina named top seeds for the U.S. Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Five-times defending champion Roger Federer and Russian Dinara Safina will be the top seeds at the U.S. Open when it begins next Monday, the U.S. Tennis Association said on Tuesday.

Serena and Sharapova favourites for U.S. Open

Serena and Sharapova favourites for U.S. Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

The return from injury of Serena Williams and the return to form of Maria Sharapova has added a sense of predictability to a U.S. Open women's tournament overflowing with uncertainty.

Pennetta stuns Halep to reach U.S. Open final

Pennetta stuns Halep to reach U.S. Open final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Flavia Pennetta crushed Romanian second seed Simona Halep 6-1, 6-3 to kick off a packed day of action at the U.S. Open on Friday with a stunning upset that put the Italian into her first Grand Slam final.

Images: Venus withdrawal eclipses U.S. Open action

Images: Venus withdrawal eclipses U.S. Open action

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The U.S. Open witnessed a major shock without a ball being struck in anger on Wednesday when Venus Williams quit the tournament after revealing she was suffering from an illness that could threaten her tennis future.

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

Federer, Murray drawn in same half for U.S. Open

Federer, Murray drawn in same half for U.S. Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Andy Murray's hopes for a maiden Grand Slam at the U.S. Open may require him to beat world number one Roger Federer for a second time in five weeks after the duo were placed in the same half of the draw on Thursday.

Nadal to start U.S. Open against Gabashvili

Nadal to start U.S. Open against Gabashvili

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

World number one and top seed Rafa Nadal will launch his U.S. Open campaign against Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili after the singles draw for the last grand slam of the year was made at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

Safin to be ready for U.S. Open

Safin to be ready for U.S. Open

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Safin, troubled by pain in his left knee for the last two months, had a small operation this week in Italy to repair a ligament tear.

Justin Rose wins first major at U.S. Open

Justin Rose wins first major at U.S. Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round.

Czech pair Hlavackova-Hradecka win U.S. Open women's doubles

Czech pair Hlavackova-Hradecka win U.S. Open women's doubles

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Czech duo Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka won the U.S. Open women's doubles title on Saturday with a 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-4 win over Australia's Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua.

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima in an all-American final.

Arjun and Aditya Singh triumph in men's doubles at US Open Pickleball Championship

Arjun and Aditya Singh triumph in men's doubles at US Open Pickleball Championship

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won the men's doubles 5.0 event at the US Open Pickleball Championship, while Panth Thakkar and Atharva Sheth secured silver in the 4.5 men's doubles category.

Azarenka survives as seeds tumble at U.S. Open

Azarenka survives as seeds tumble at U.S. Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Victoria Azarenka dropped her first set of the tournament on Saturday but recovered to book her place in the last 16 at the U.S. Open after two former Grand Slam champions were sent packing.

50th-ranked Tirante stuns Djokovic at Cincinnati Open

50th-ranked Tirante stuns Djokovic at Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Novak Djokovic suffered a surprising defeat at the Cincinnati Open, losing to Thiago Agustin Tirante in a match where the Serbian star struggled with the heat and required a medical timeout.

Arjun Singh and Dhiren Patel secure gold medals at US Open Pickleball Championship

Arjun Singh and Dhiren Patel secure gold medals at US Open Pickleball Championship

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Arjun Singh and Dhiren Patel won gold medals in their respective singles events at the US Open Pickleball Championship in Naples, Florida, bringing India's total to three gold medals in the tournament.

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Five-times winner Roger Federer will go into next week's U.S. Open as the world number two after beating Novak Djokovic in the final of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati at the weekend.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pulls out of U.S. Open

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pulls out of U.S. Open

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will not compete at this month's U.S. Open tennis grand slam after failing to recover in time from a knee injury.

Williams sisters beaten on doubles return at Cincinnati Open

Williams sisters beaten on doubles return at Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams made their return to doubles action at the Cincinnati Open, their first match together since 2022.

Hingis, Sania end perfect U.S. Open with doubles title

Hingis, Sania end perfect U.S. Open with doubles title

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their domination in the women's doubles by winning the U.S. Open crown, their second Grand Slam of the season, after a crushing victory over Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova, in New York.

New U.S. Open roof will take five minutes to open or close

New U.S. Open roof will take five minutes to open or close

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The U.S. Open's retractable roof for massive Arthur Ashe Stadium will take five minutes to open or close and could be ready for 2016, officials said on Monday during the opening day of the season's last Grand Slam.

Photos: Federer, Williams survive unscathed in U.S. Open

Photos: Federer, Williams survive unscathed in U.S. Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Roger Federer and Serena Williams came through their first real tests at the U.S. Open on Saturday with flying colours as the casualty toll at the last grand slam of the year soared to record numbers.

'Stay aggressive': Rybakina's plan to stop Sabalenka

'Stay aggressive': Rybakina's plan to stop Sabalenka

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Elena Rybakina, World No. 2, outlines her aggressive strategy to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open 2026 women's singles final. Rybakina aims to control rallies and prevent Sabalenka from dictating play in their 18th career meeting. Despite battling a foot injury and tough earlier rounds, Rybakina is determined to perform her best against Sabalenka, who is seeking a historic third consecutive US Open title.

Iga Swiatek beats Rybakina to win Canadian Open title

Iga Swiatek beats Rybakina to win Canadian Open title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win her first title of the season at the Canadian Open. The victory provides a significant confidence boost for Swiatek ahead of the US Open.

Rybakina Edges Osaka in Epic Battle, Sets Up Gauff Semi-Final

Rybakina Edges Osaka in Epic Battle, Sets Up Gauff Semi-Final

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Elena Rybakina mounted a stunning comeback from a set and a break down to defeat Naomi Osaka in a hard-fought Canadian Open quarter-final, setting up a semi-final clash with Coco Gauff.

Brad Pitt, Ronaldo Watch Rybakina Dethrone Sabalenka

Brad Pitt, Ronaldo Watch Rybakina Dethrone Sabalenka

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt was a huge draw at the final and hounded for selfies throughout the US Open final.

U.S. Open golf: Mickelson, Horschel tied for lead

U.S. Open golf: Mickelson, Horschel tied for lead

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Phil Mickelson rolled in an 18-foot birdie putt in fading light at the 18th hole to grab a share of the lead in Friday's second round of the U.S. Open when play was suspended due to approaching darkness.

Stosur ends Aussie drought with U.S. Open title

Stosur ends Aussie drought with U.S. Open title

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Sam Stosur became the first Australian woman in 38 years to win the U.S. Open when she upset American Serena Williams 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday in an ill-tempered final.

Why Opposition Calls UPI MDR A Betrayal And US Appeasement

Why Opposition Calls UPI MDR A Betrayal And US Appeasement

Rediff.com5 days ago

The opposition has strongly criticised the government's decision to introduce a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for merchants, effective October 15. They allege the move is a result of US pressure and will lead to increased commodity prices, calling it a "betrayal" of the common man. The government, however, clarifies that customers will not be charged, and the MDR applies only to merchants for larger transactions.

Why Opposition Calls New UPI MDR A Surrender To US Pressure

Why Opposition Calls New UPI MDR A Surrender To US Pressure

Rediff.com5 days ago

Opposition parties, including Congress, TMC, and RJD, have strongly criticised the government's decision to impose a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000 made to merchants. They allege the move is a result of "American imperialism" and will lead to increased commodity prices, while the government maintains the charge is on merchants and not consumers, with person-to-person transactions remaining free.

'India Should Stop Listening To The US'

'India Should Stop Listening To The US'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'If you listen to a rowdy in a class, he will keep on bullying you.' 'India can say do whatever you want. We will not compromise on anything.'

Gauff in 12th Grand Slam quarter-final after beating Jovic

Gauff in 12th Grand Slam quarter-final after beating Jovic

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals. Gauff, the defending champion, delivered a dominant performance and will next face Mirra Andreeva.

OpenAI, Anthropic Urge AI Slowdown; But Will It Happen?

OpenAI, Anthropic Urge AI Slowdown; But Will It Happen?

Rediff.com45 minutes ago

'You cannot stop these models from getting better. There is competitive and business pressure and if the US stops then maybe China will go ahead.'

James Blake to retire after U.S. Open

James Blake to retire after U.S. Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

James Blake announced on Monday he was retiring from tennis after the U.S. Open.

Monfils refuses to fade away after Roland Garros goodbye

Monfils refuses to fade away after Roland Garros goodbye

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Gael Monfils is determined to emulate the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James by playing into his 40s and hopes to play at Wimbledon, Montreal and the U.S. Open before bringing down the curtain on his career on home soil at the Paris Masters.

Cincinnati Open: Nakashima stuns Fritz to set up Tiafoe semis, Bejlek continues dream run

Cincinnati Open: Nakashima stuns Fritz to set up Tiafoe semis, Bejlek continues dream run

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima have both secured their spots in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, setting up an all-American showdown.