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Dokic buries hatchet with Aussie Open

Dokic buries hatchet with Aussie Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Peace has broken out in Jelena Dokic's war of words with the Australian Open after she apologised for lashing the Grand Slam tournament when she was overlooked for a wildcard entry this year. Former world number four Dokic, who together with her firebrand father Damir has endured a rocky relationship with Australian tennis officials for years, most recently hit out over a perceived lack of support.

Bopanna, Paes knocked out in opening round of China Open

Bopanna, Paes knocked out in opening round of China Open

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

India's campaign folded at the China Open in the opening round with both Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna crashing out of the men's doubles events along with their respective partners, in Beijing on Monday.

Will Murray play at Wimbledon?

Will Murray play at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'I'd say there's very little chance I'd play singles during the grass (season). Potentially doubles, but I'm not trying to get ready for singles. I've only just started moving now'

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Nadal converted two of three break chances to claim his 19th win in 22 encounters against the Swiss.

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

Australia's bad boy Tomic to play US Open?

Australia's bad boy Tomic to play US Open?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Tomic has withdrawn from his last four tournaments, pushing his ranking to depths that will require him to battle on lower-tier tours or beg for wildcards from tournament organisers next year.

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The Russian five-times Grand Slam champion struggled for rhythm initially on the low-bouncing grasscourt at the Mallorca Open but picked up the pace to beat Viktoria Kuzmova 7-6(8), 6-0.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Kuerten says farewell to Sony Ericsson Open

Kuerten says farewell to Sony Ericsson Open

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

Former world number one Gustavo Kuerten lost 6-1 7-5 to Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean on Wednesday in his last appearance at the Sony Ericsson Open. The Brazilian, plagued by a long time hip injury but granted a wildcard into the Miami draw, has said he will retire after this year's French Open starting in May unless he receives a wildcard into the Olympic Games in Beijing in August.

Bopanna, Sipaeya to clash in round 2

Bopanna, Sipaeya to clash in round 2

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The only Indian survivors in the Delhi Challenger will face off for a quarter-final place on Wednesday.

Can former champion Clijsters reclaim past glory at US Open?

Can former champion Clijsters reclaim past glory at US Open?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

A factor that could work in the Belgian's favour is the unprecedented nature of this year's Grand Slam.

Bhupathi-Gimelstob crash out

Bhupathi-Gimelstob crash out

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The fourth seeds were beaten by British wildcards Joshua Goodall and Ross Hutchins in the first round of the Nottingham Open.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

Bigg Boss 14: Why is everyone crying?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is everyone crying?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

There's no love, just war between Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan.

Tennis: Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open

Tennis: Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Halep finds groove to reach Prague semi-finals.

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Wawrinka eases to opening win at Queen's

Wawrinka eases to opening win at Queen's

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The 33-year-old Swiss, ranked 261 in the world after two knee surgeries, served solidly throughout a one-sided contest on the slick centre court, easing past an opponent who struggled to cope with Wawrinka's power.

Kerber says top ranking weighs, but ready for grass season

Kerber says top ranking weighs, but ready for grass season

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'I took the wildcard for Eastbourne and it's great to be feeling the grass again, and I'm happy the clay court season is already finished.'

COVID-19: Murray forced to wait for hip checkup

COVID-19: Murray forced to wait for hip checkup

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Verdasco questions French Open COVID-19 testing protocols after withdrawal

Davis Cup captain Hewitt accuses Tomic of 'threats, blackmail'

Davis Cup captain Hewitt accuses Tomic of 'threats, blackmail'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Australia Davis Cup captain Hewitt says threatened by Tomic

'I was just a voice until I went on Jhalak'

'I was just a voice until I went on Jhalak'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

'Being on the show was a big deal for me,' Malishka Mendonsa tells Rajul Hegde.

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

Federer not losing sleep over Rafa getting to 20 Slams

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'I don't see him in any way stressed. He won't be completely destroyed if Rafa makes the 20'

Disbelieving mum fired up angry Kyrgios

Disbelieving mum fired up angry Kyrgios

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

If Rafael Nadal wanted to blame anyone for the way Nick Kyrgios came out all guns blazing, firing down 37 scorching aces and 70 sizzling winners, he needs to look no further than the Australian wildcard's mother.

'These people tortured me'

'These people tortured me'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'Rubina has created an image of being this sanskari contestant, but she is totally opposite of what is shown on TV.'

Ivanisevic thanks rain and Stich for victory

Ivanisevic thanks rain and Stich for victory

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

The 32-year-old Croatian rallied to beat Italy's Filippo Volandri.

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Same old story as Sharapova walloped by Serena

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A stone-faced Sharapova was left to ponder a 6-1, 6-1 drubbing that proved once again Williams has all the answers when the pair meet on court.

Hewitt comes out of retirement to play doubles

Hewitt comes out of retirement to play doubles

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt is to come out of retirement temporarily and play doubles with compatriot Sam Groth at next month's Australian Open.

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Andy Murray recovered from a slow start to beat Argentine qualifier Juan Ignacio Londero

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

India caused a stir in Zagreb where veteran duo Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna edged Mate Pavic and Franko Skugor in Saturday's doubles to keep alive the tie but Marin Cilic quickly doused Indian hopes with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Sumit Nagal.

Navratilova in singles comeback

Navratilova in singles comeback

Rediff.com3 Apr 2004

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Images from the Australian Open matches played in Melbourne on Tuesday.

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Eleven years after their first meeting in the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will take a trip down memory lane on Thursday to renew their rivalry in the second round in Melbourne.

Rastogi loses in Rotterdam

Rastogi loses in Rotterdam

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

'There is a lot of politics in Khatron Ke Khiladi'

'There is a lot of politics in Khatron Ke Khiladi'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Ajaz Khan, the latest evictee from Khatron Ke Khiladi, shares his experience of being a part of the show and what lies ahead for him.

What to expect at French Open Day 5

What to expect at French Open Day 5

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Serena Williams faces her first seeded opponent at the French Open on Thursday and will hope to use her booming serve to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty in the second round.

Navratilova undecided about Wimbledon return

Navratilova undecided about Wimbledon return

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The holder of 18 Grand Slam singles titles said she may turn down the Wimbledon wildcard offered to her.

PHOTOS: Calm Serena says 'psycho' side under wraps

PHOTOS: Calm Serena says 'psycho' side under wraps

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Top seed Serena Williams said her "psycho" side is under wraps after motoring into the third round of the French Open with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat of French wildcard Caroline Garcia on Wednesday.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova has shrugged off Caroline Wozniacki's criticism of US Open organisers for giving the Russian centre court billing in her return to Grand Slam tennis after a doping ban.