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Halep withdraws from US Open over COVID-19 concerns

Halep withdraws from US Open over COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Simona Halep of Romania will not travel to New York to take part in the US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

'I want to live this moment and make the most of it'

'I want to live this moment and make the most of it'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'We have dreamt about this for such a long period of time, we worked hard as a unit for such a long period of time and to see this (the trophy) with us, it feels quite relieved as well.'

Wimbledon: 'Workaholic' Murray ready to dodge 'golden arm' Raonic's missiles

Wimbledon: 'Workaholic' Murray ready to dodge 'golden arm' Raonic's missiles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Since Andy Murray's memory is as razor sharp as his service returns, he will not have forgotten the parting shot he received from Milos Raonic when they last played.

Wimbledon preview: Ladies special

Wimbledon preview: Ladies special

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

A brief look at the strengths and weaknesses of the leading contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon which begins on Monday.

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafael Nadal across the net but on Friday his great Spanish rival will be alongside him for his final bow.

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Rohan Bopanna has set his sight on the Paris Olympics 2024 starting July 26 after winning his maiden men's doubles grand slam.

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka cruise; Zheng stretched

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka cruise; Zheng stretched

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep had her four-year doping ban cut to nine months.

Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon

Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has called for 23-time Grand slam winner Serena Williams to be seeded at next month's Wimbledon Championships ahead of the All England Club's meeting on Tuesday.

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

After all, he has been champion there twice, is bang in form after a record-stretching 12th French Open, is injury free and last year was a whisker away from reaching the final.

Serena out of Italian Open with Achilles problem

Serena out of Italian Open with Achilles problem

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

'I'm so humbled by the continuous support from my fans in Rome and I look forward to making my return soon.'

Wimbledon men facts and figures

Wimbledon men facts and figures

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Facts and figures about the Wimbledon men's tournament which starts on June 23 in London.

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Nothing that has happened in the past 12 months suggests Roger Federer's hunger is diminished with victory at this year's Australian Open taking his Grand Slam title haul to 20.

ICONIC! Alcaraz Meets His 'Crush'

ICONIC! Alcaraz Meets His 'Crush'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'She has been my crush since I started playing tennis. I was thrilled to see her in person. She was very charming.'

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Djokovic will next face Sinner in what will be his 46th Grand Slam semi-final, equalling the record of eight-time champion Roger Federer.

Sharapova, Mauresmo enter semis

Sharapova, Mauresmo enter semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Maria Sharapova will take on Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova, while Amelie Mauresmo will meet Australian Alicia Molik in the semi-finals.

Meet the TOP 5 men's contenders at Wimbledon

Meet the TOP 5 men's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Roger Federer's trademark serve-and-volley game makes him the bookmakers' favourite to seal his ninth Wimbledon title this year.

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles.

Wimbledon women facts and figures

Wimbledon women facts and figures

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Facts and figures about the Wimbledon women's tournament which starts on June 23 in London.

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

La Decima: 'Simply incredible Rafa'

La Decima: 'Simply incredible Rafa'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Rafael Nadal's unprecedented 10th French Open title on Sunday drew praise from across the tennis and sporting community: Here is a selection of what was said:

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 6 at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Gauff, Swiatek unhappy with late matches at French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff stressed the need to start matches earlier at Grand Slams

The top men's contenders at Wimbledon

The top men's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Check out the top men's contenders at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships:

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Swiss maestro Roger Federer has revealed that Wimbledon, where he won his first Grand Slam title, could be the ideal place for a farewell tournament when he decides to call time on his illustrious career.

Federer roars into Wimbledon fourth round for 18th time

Federer roars into Wimbledon fourth round for 18th time

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Federer showed that he is prepared to take as many knocks as it takes to keep alive his dreams

Djokovic holds off spirited Agut to reach Wimbledon final

Djokovic holds off spirited Agut to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Images from the first Wimbledon semi-final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Spain's Roberto Batista Agut at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday

Riske rewarded as she downs Barty in Wimbledon battle

Riske rewarded as she downs Barty in Wimbledon battle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Riske created one of the biggest shocks of the tournament with her 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory over French Open champion Barty who was on the sort of run that made losing to a player of the American's lowly 55th ranking appear almost impossible.

Nadal seeded fifth at Wimbledon

Nadal seeded fifth at Wimbledon

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Rafa Nadal could face world number one Novak Djokovic, defending champion Roger Federer or home favourite Andy Murray as early as the Wimbledon quarter-finals after being announced as fifth seed for the tournament on Wednesday.

'Game, set, match, and fashion-forward!'

'Game, set, match, and fashion-forward!'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Sonam wore a green toned checked print trench coat by Burberry and teamed it with matching tights and black high heels.

Will Wimbledon victory change Muguruza's life?

Will Wimbledon victory change Muguruza's life?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Wimbledon women's champion Garbine Muguruza says she will savour her victory in order to prevent a similar slump in form to the one she suffered after winning the French Open in 2016.

Wimbledon: School girl eclipses Venus to steal Day 1 limelight

Wimbledon: School girl eclipses Venus to steal Day 1 limelight

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

American 15-year-old Cori Gauff stole the show on the opening day of Wimbledon with a debut victory over five-time champion and her inspiration Venus Williams.

Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, the first British winner of the men's title for 77 years, was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday.

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

It was only Alcaraz's third tournament on grass, but the way he marched through the draw augurs well for his prospects at Wimbledon, where he will be seeded number one.

Williams sisters seeded for Wimbledon

Williams sisters seeded for Wimbledon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Defending champion Serena Williams has been seeded eighth for next week's Wimbledon championships but sister Venus is lurking down at 24th after the All England Club's seedings committee met on Wednesday.

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Halep pulls out of Birmingham event with ankle injury

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Halep, the beaten finalist in the French Open last week, is the latest top player to pull out from the event after Czech world number three Karolina Pliskova opted to rest her injured elbow ahead of Wimbledon.

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

Richard Krajicek in fine form

Richard Krajicek in fine form

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003