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Sports Shorts: Krajicek says yes after boyfriend proposes on court

Sports Shorts: Krajicek says yes after boyfriend proposes on court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Michaella Krajicek's joy at winning on home grass was easily surpassed when her boyfriend stepped on court and dropped down on one knee straight after her Den Bosch Open first-round victory on Monday.

'Tennis won't be the same without you'

'Tennis won't be the same without you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you've done in tennis and with myself. Tennis world will never be the same without you.'

Venus and Serena Williams pull out of Wimbledon doubles

Venus and Serena Williams pull out of Wimbledon doubles

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

American five-time Wimbledon women's doubles champion Serena and Venus Williams pulled out of this year's tournament.

Djokovic in action on day of women's quarter-final

Djokovic in action on day of women's quarter-final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The Serbian second seed's match against France's Adrian Mannarino was delayed because of the epic five-setter between Gilles Muller and Rafael Nadal.

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Seven-time champion Williams had been bidding to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown but made too many errors as Kerber ran out a comfortable winner in the final.

Medvedev reaches Adelaide quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Medvedev reaches Adelaide quarters; Sabalenka survives scare

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Medvedev moved a step closer to a potential semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open warm-up event.

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

Here's why players are criticising Wimbledon courts

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The courts are not the same as they used to be in the past are not in good condition.

Wimbledon organisers hike prize money for 2017 championship

Wimbledon organisers hike prize money for 2017 championship

Rediff.com3 May 2017

This year's Wimbledon singles tennis champions will receive 2.2 million pounds ($2.84 million) each - a hike of 200,000 pounds for both the men's and women's winner, organisers said on Wednesday.

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

'I was literally killing it, then I got killed by the grass'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The 43-year-old American, contesting the Wimbledon singles for a record 24th time, still retains the easy power that once made her the queen of Centre Court but succumbed 6-4, 6-3 after a nasty early fall hindered her movement.

India @ Wimbledon: Sharan-Sitak out after close defeat

India @ Wimbledon: Sharan-Sitak out after close defeat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Divij Sharan and Artem Sitak's remarkable run at the Wimbledon championships came to an end following a close defeat against experienced Americans Mike Bryan and Jack Sock in the men's doubles quarterfinals.

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Dominic Thiem, U.S. Open winner in 2020, has secured a place in the main draw of the Australian Open after the withdrawal of Reilly Opelka, the tournament organisers confirmed on Friday.

Venus descends with first round Wimbledon defeat

Venus descends with first round Wimbledon defeat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

It was the former world number one's earliest loss at Wimbledon since she went out in the opening round on her debut here in 1997.

Venus' comeback spoilt by Swiss teen

Venus' comeback spoilt by Swiss teen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Venus Williams' return to action following a five-month injury layoff ended in defeat.

Aus Open PIX: Rybakina stuns Swiatek; Azarenka in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Rybakina stuns Swiatek; Azarenka in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Images from Day 7 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Seven-times champion Serena Williams and Germany's Angelique Kerber will clash in the Ladies singles final at Wimbledon after registering easy victories in the semi-finals on Thursday. While Serena had things her way in a 6-2, 6-4 demolition of Germany's Julia Georges, Kerber beat Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-3.

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

All about US Open champion Bianca Andreescu

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era.

Wimbledon draw: Defending champ Murray faces Djokovic threat

Wimbledon draw: Defending champ Murray faces Djokovic threat

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A potential semi-final with number one seed Novak Djokovic looms for defending champion Andy Murray following the Wimbledon draw on Friday.

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

At a time when Indian tennis fans are content with success in doubles competitions, few are aware that Vijay Amritraj was within grasp of the singles crown at Wimbledon.

Bacsinszky and Keys silenced at Wimbledon

Bacsinszky and Keys silenced at Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The daughter of two lawyers and a former waitress received their last orders at the Wimbledon on Tuesday when Madison Keys and Timea Bacsinszky missed out on a great opportunity to set up a semi-final date.

Serena Williams to return to tennis at Eastbourne

Serena Williams to return to tennis at Eastbourne

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Serena Williams is set to return to tennis at the Wimbledon warm-up event in Eastbourne starting on Saturday, after a year sidelined by illness and injury.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Nadal meets Rosol in revenge match; Sharapova buoyant

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Nadal meets Rosol in revenge match; Sharapova buoyant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

French Open champion Rafael Nadal will face his 2012 Wimbledon nemesis, Lukas Rosol, on Thursday, knowing he will have to up his game to avoid another second-round exit at the hands of the Czech world number 52.

Murray seeded third for Wimbledon defence

Murray seeded third for Wimbledon defence

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Briton Andy Murray will be seeded third when he attempts to defend his Wimbledon title, while Novak Djokovic has been installed ahead of world number one Rafael Nadal as top seed for the grass-court major.

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