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PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Tuesday.

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Factbox on Italy's Jannik Sinner, who beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final

Ousted from Aus Open, Starodubtseva can't return home

Ousted from Aus Open, Starodubtseva can't return home

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Ukrania tennis player Yuliia Starodubtseva's home town of Kakhovka in southern Ukraine has been occupied by Moscow forces since the early days of the invasion, which Russia calls a special military operation.

Djokovic offers to apologise to upset Wimbledon ballgirl

Djokovic offers to apologise to upset Wimbledon ballgirl

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic promised to apologise to a shaken ball girl for an outburst during his tough five set victory over big-serving South African Kevin Anderson on Tuesday.

The Man Who Knocked Out Carlos Alcaraz!

The Man Who Knocked Out Carlos Alcaraz!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'I had some nerves but if you want to beat one of these guys you have to be unbelievably calm and keep your head there.'

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

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and the world number three, won the last of his eight Wimbledon titles in 2017 and is seeded second this year behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.

Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Rybakina is the youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

Swiatek marches into semis, Ruud upsets Zverev

Swiatek marches into semis, Ruud upsets Zverev

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Poland's Iga Swiatek continued her terrific run with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Petra Kvitova on Wednesday to reach the Miami Open semi-finals, while Norway's Casper Ruud upset men's second seed Alexander Zverev in their quarter-final clash.

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Swiatek, Zheng, Rybakina among top US Open contenders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said.

Sania-Hingis storm into Wimbledon semis

Sania-Hingis storm into Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Top seeds Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis cruised to a comfortable 7-5, 6-3 win over Casey Dellacqua and Yarsolava Shvedova to book their place in the women's doubles semi-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Mauresmo upsets Ivanovic

Mauresmo upsets Ivanovic

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo upset top seed Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the semi-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday.

All about US Open champion Jannik Sinner

All about US Open champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner overpowered American Taylor Fritz in the final to become the first Italian man to win the US Open singles title.

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The ninth seeded Indo-Romanian rallied to shock the three-time champions 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(9), 7-6(5) in their quarter-final match.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The 36-year-old has been practising hard on the grass and few would bet against her becoming the first mother to win the title since Evonne Cawley 38 years ago.

Aus Open: Tiafoe announces himself with Anderson upset

Aus Open: Tiafoe announces himself with Anderson upset

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Wimbledon finalist Anderson took a medical time-out mid-way through the four-set match before becoming the highest ranked player to be ousted from the first major of the year.

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.

The top women's contenders at Wimbledon

The top women's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Could French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko serve up another shock at Wimbledon this year? Or will world number one Angelique Kerber get her season back on track at Wimbledon?

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Check out some of the up-and-comers who could cause an upset at Wimbledon this year.

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

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.

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Nadal advance; Kerber knocked out

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Nadal advance; Kerber knocked out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

IMAGES from the matches played during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, at Wimbledon in London on Thursday

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

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

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

World number one Jannik Sinner's bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O'Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the US Open fourth round.

Stunned Serena Williams leaves Wimbledon

Stunned Serena Williams leaves Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Sabine Lisicki caused the biggest upset in the women's singles at Wimbledon when she beat Serena Williams in the fourth round on Monday. The German won 6-2, 1-6, 6-4.

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

Stephens exits Hobart, Ostapenko prevails in Adelaide

Stephens exits Hobart, Ostapenko prevails in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Yuan broke Stephens when the American was serving for the match at 6-5. Stephens led 5-4 in the tie-break but could not hold on to her advantage and crashed out.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Big guns silenced, but celebrities pour in

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Big guns silenced, but celebrities pour in

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Rediff.com presents a glimpse of some of the famous faces that were spotted at The Championships.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several rain delays but did his part to put the schedule back on track with a speedy 6-2 6-3 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Wednesday.

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.

Clement-Llodra upset Bryans for doubles crown

Clement-Llodra upset Bryans for doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

French pair Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra upset champions Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States to become gleeful Wimbledon men's doubles champions on Sunday

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.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 7 at Wimbledon on Monday

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Canadian Milos Raonic recovered to upset seven-times champion Roger Federer 6-3 6-7(3) 4-6 7-5 6-3 at Wimbledon to reach his first grand slam final on Friday. The sixth seed will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Britain's 2013 champion Andy Murray and Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych, runner-up in 2010, in Sunday's showpiece match.

Wimbledon Images: Rosol stuns Nadal in five-set thriller

Wimbledon Images: Rosol stuns Nadal in five-set thriller

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Czech Lukas Rosol beat second seed Rafa Nadal 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon second round to complete one of the biggest ever upsets on Thursday.

Wimbledon still abuzz over dread-locked Brown

Wimbledon still abuzz over dread-locked Brown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Dread-locked German Dustin Brown was nowhere to be seen at Wimbledon on Friday, at least into the early afternoon, but his shock upset of Rafa Nadal the night before remained the talk of the tournament.