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Wimbledon: Another day, another milestone for Djoko!

Wimbledon: Another day, another milestone for Djoko!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam victory number 350.

Andreeva upsets Rybakina, meets Tauson in Dubai final

Andreeva upsets Rybakina, meets Tauson in Dubai final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva continued her giant-slaying exploits at the Dubai Tennis Championships by upsetting Kazakhstani sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals on Friday.

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Champions at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday

Nadal reaches first final since 2022 in Bastad

Nadal reaches first final since 2022 in Bastad

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal reached his first final in two years on Saturday, beating qualifier Duje Ajdukovic

Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign

Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Six-times champion and top seed Roger Federer lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday. The defeat means Federer will be absent from the men's final for the first time since 2002 when he lost in the first round.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic digs deep to show Alcaraz the door

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic digs deep to show Alcaraz the door

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Defeat was a blow for the 21-year-old Spaniard as the French Open and Wimbledon champion's bid to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam went up in flames, and he was left to digest his third loss to Djokovic on the surface.

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sabalenka advance; Rune survives

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sabalenka advance; Rune survives

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fifth French Open title when the Polish fifth seed overcame Romania's Jaqueline Cristian to reach the Roland Garros fourth round.

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alcaraz returns to action at this week's Cincinnati Open, where he can gain ground on the Serb and Italian Jannik Sinner.

Serena pulls out of Wimbledon

Serena pulls out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Twice Wimbledon champion Serena Williams withdrew from this year's tournament because of injury.

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.

Former Wimbledon champ Ivanisevic tests positive for COVID-19

Former Wimbledon champ Ivanisevic tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition event which also saw four tennis players test positive. The Croatian tennis great, who coaches World No 1 Djokovic, recently attended the tennis exhibition series in Serbia and Croatia.

Paolini upsets Rybakina to reach French Open semis

Paolini upsets Rybakina to reach French Open semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Italian surprise package Jasmine Paolini staved off a fightback from fourth seed Elena Rybakina to seal a stunning 6-2 4-6 6-4 win

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

PIX: Sinner, Sabalenka champions in Cincinnati

PIX: Sinner, Sabalenka champions in Cincinnati

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It was an emotional win for Aryna Sabalenka, who missed Wimbledon last month due to a shoulder injury.

Safin's chances green at Wimbledon

Safin's chances green at Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Wimbledon: Kichenok and Pavic lift mixed doubles trophy

Wimbledon: Kichenok and Pavic lift mixed doubles trophy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Lyudmyla Kichenok and Croatian partner Mate Pavic won the mixed doubles title of Wimbledon 2023.

Can Norrie halt history-chasing Djokovic?

Can Norrie halt history-chasing Djokovic?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

'Every time I step onto this court I'm playing for history.'

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was "immoral" and urged Britain to deny Russian and Belarusian players visas.

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

From motherhood to Wimbledon semis, Svitolina shines!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger'

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

Woodbridge bemoans Wimbledon's 'heartbreaking' doubles decision

Woodbridge bemoans Wimbledon's 'heartbreaking' doubles decision

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Nine-times Wimbledon men's doubles champion Todd Woodbridge said on Thursday it was "heartbreaking" to hear the All England Club had made the decision to cut the event to best-of-three sets rather than five from this year.

Djokovic says not among favourites at Wimbledon, backs Federer

Djokovic says not among favourites at Wimbledon, backs Federer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic does not consider himself among the favourites at next month's Wimbledon and shares the popular view that defending champion Roger Federer is likely to win a record ninth trophy at the All England Club.

'Bartoli will regret this decision when Wimbledon comes'

'Bartoli will regret this decision when Wimbledon comes'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Former top tennis players Goran Ivanisevic and Guy Forget have urged Marion Bartoli to reconsider her shock decision to retire from the sport, saying the Wimbledon champion would regret missing out on many great moments.

Nadal steals Federer's Wimbledon crown

Nadal steals Federer's Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five-year reign as king of Wimbledon on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7 victory in one of the most dramatic finals seen at the All England Club.

Look who's back at Wimbledon!

Look who's back at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Roger Federer returned to Wimbledon on Sunday to take part in All England Club's special celebration of 100 years of Centre Court.

Wimbledon PIX: Jabeur ends Elena's title defence; Sabalenka ousts Keys

Wimbledon PIX: Jabeur ends Elena's title defence; Sabalenka ousts Keys

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's final when she surged back to beat third-seeded defending champion Kazakh Elena Rybakina.

Wimbledon prize money increased to record amount

Wimbledon prize money increased to record amount

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The total prize money on offer at Wimbledon has risen to a record 44.7 million pounds ($56.52 million) for the Championships this year.

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a thrilling 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 defeat to local favourite Ugo Humbert

Wimbledon champ Kvitova joins 'inglorious' US Open club

Wimbledon champ Kvitova joins 'inglorious' US Open club

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

While Petra Kvitova is the first woman to achieve the 'inglorious' feat, there have been three men who were there before hand to welcome her as a member of the not-so-wanted club.

Champion Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon

Champion Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

Champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon on Friday after losing his battle to recover from a knee injury. 'Unfortunately this year I won't be able to play at Wimbledon,' he told a news conference.

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

PIX: Serena wins marathon, Rosol's dream Wimbledon ends

PIX: Serena wins marathon, Rosol's dream Wimbledon ends

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

A subdued Serena Williams recovered from a sluggish start to beat China's Zheng Jie 6-7, 6-2, 9-7 in a marathon Wimbledon third-round match on Saturday.

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will miss the grasscourt season, including this month's Wimbledon qualifying tournament, after failing to recover from a left-thigh injury she suffered during last month's Italian Open.

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon:

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic stayed on course as he entered the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday.

Wimbledon: More Murray misery in men's doubles final

Wimbledon: More Murray misery in men's doubles final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Jamie Murray's hopes of making up for brother Andy's Wimbledon semi-final defeat by Roger Federer ended in disappointment when he and partner John Peers lost the men's doubles final to Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau on Saturday.

Wimbledon: Djokovic wipes slippery centre court

Wimbledon: Djokovic wipes slippery centre court

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

While play resumed on Court One, it remained suspended on Centre, until, somewhat bizarrely, the roof, completed in a blaze of publicity in 2009, was re-opened and the match resumed after a 70-minute hiatus.

Players' earnings at 2025 Australian Open

Players' earnings at 2025 Australian Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the 2025 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the year: