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Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I really want to win': Confident Alcaraz targets rare Wimbledon three-peat

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Murray, who won two of his three major titles at Wimbledon and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2013, said he rarely attends tennis matches as a fan.

Hot, Hot, Hot At Wimbledon

Hot, Hot, Hot At Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

How the fans and players beat the heat at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Wimbledon 2025: Sabalenka, Keys Cruise Into Round 3

Wimbledon 2025: Sabalenka, Keys Cruise Into Round 3

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Sabalenka, Keys reach Wimbledon third round with contrasting victories.

Wimbledon Final: Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0, 6-0!

Wimbledon Final: Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0, 6-0!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just under an hour to clinch her first Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam crown overall.

Wimbledon 2025: Balaji and Reyes-Varela enter Round 2

Wimbledon 2025: Balaji and Reyes-Varela enter Round 2

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Wimbledon: N Sriram Balaji enters second round in men's doubles

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass

Balaji-Reyes-Varela knocked out of Wimbledon

Balaji-Reyes-Varela knocked out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Meanwhile in the boys' singles, Krish Tyagi made a first round exit with a 3-6, 3-6 defeat against Czech Republic's Jan Kumstat.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.

Australian Open draw released as Djokovic targets 25th Slam

Australian Open draw released as Djokovic targets 25th Slam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Tough road for defending champion Keys

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Alcaraz resists red-hot Rublev to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

Can Carlos Alcaraz Conquer Melbourne Park?

Can Carlos Alcaraz Conquer Melbourne Park?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind -- claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Will Rising Mercury Take Shine off Wimbledon 2025?

Will Rising Mercury Take Shine off Wimbledon 2025?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Wimbledon is braced for its hottest ever start with London set to endure a searing heatwave that is forecast to peak as play begins at the All England Club on Monday.

Aus Open: Anisimova downs Wang, sets up quarters date with Pegula

Aus Open: Anisimova downs Wang, sets up quarters date with Pegula

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

It will be an all-American quartet in the last eight at Melbourne as fourth seed Amanda Anisimova beat China's dark horse Wang Xinyu in their fourth round match on Monday.

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Sierra, who had already checked out of her accommodation, learned only at lunchtime on Monday that Belgium's Greet Minnen had pulled out of the tournament and that she had been selected in the draw for a lucky loser spot in the main draw.

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Iga Swiatek heads into Melbourne Park with the Australian Open title the only gap on her Grand Slam resume, but the world number two is keen to avoid setting herself targets for the new season and says her main goal is to improve her game.

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Top trio eye Grand Slam glory with Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Poland's Iga Swiatek could become only the third woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of her first six major finals, joining Margaret Court and Monica Seles, but Swiatek is not taking the big-hitting Anisimova lightly.

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Novak Djokovic took encouragement from his run to the Australian Open final and pledged to keep fighting at the Grand Slams after Carlos Alcaraz again denied his bid for a record 25th major title.

PIX: Alcaraz glides past Paul into Aus Open quarters

PIX: Alcaraz glides past Paul into Aus Open quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz powered into his third successive Australian Open quarter-final, beating Tommy Paul in straight sets in a match interrupted by a medical emergency.

'She made winners, I made errors': Sabalenka on AO loss

'She made winners, I made errors': Sabalenka on AO loss

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka fell 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to Elena Rybakina on Saturday, the Russia-born Kazakh turning the tables on the Belarusian who beat her for the 2023 title.

Bhambri-Galloway in men's doubles Round 3 at Wimbledon

Bhambri-Galloway in men's doubles Round 3 at Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway entered the third round in the men's doubles at Wimbledon, beating Portugal's Nuno Borges and America's Marcos Giron at the All England Club on Saturday.

'Are we animals in a zoo?' Swiatek rages at AO 2026

'Are we animals in a zoo?' Swiatek rages at AO 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

World number two Iga Swiatek joined a growing chorus of players demanding more privacy off the courts at the Australian Open after cameras captured Coco Gauff in a post-match meltdown that the American said should have been a personal moment.

Aus Open: Fresh pair Skupski-Harrison clinch doubles crown

Aus Open: Fresh pair Skupski-Harrison clinch doubles crown

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison won the Australian Open men's doubles crown, defeating Aussie wildcards Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans in straight sets in their first Grand Slam together.

Alcaraz eyes Calendar-year Slam

Alcaraz eyes Calendar-year Slam

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz says winning all four Grand Slams at 22 has only fuelled his hunger, but the world No. 1 insists he won't chase a calendar Slam, choosing instead to take the majors one at a time.

Australian Open: Djokovic sees off Sinner, sets up Alcaraz title showdown

Australian Open: Djokovic sees off Sinner, sets up Alcaraz title showdown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Vintage Djokovic dethrones Sinner to set up Alcaraz final at Australian Open

Wimbledon: Yuki-Galloway Advance; Bopanna Bows Out

Wimbledon: Yuki-Galloway Advance; Bopanna Bows Out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway progressed to the second round of men's doubles event at the Wimbledon with straight-sets win over Romain Arneodo of Monaco and Manuel Guinard of France on Wednesday.

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday.

Sabalenka, Rybakina renew fierce rivalry in Australian Open title showdown

Sabalenka, Rybakina renew fierce rivalry in Australian Open title showdown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sabalenka primed for Rybakina rematch with eyes on third Australian Open crown

'Felt more special': Swiatek reflects on Wimbledon glory

'Felt more special': Swiatek reflects on Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek bulldozed her way to a maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday to take her Grand Slam tally to six

Venus Williams, Andrea Preti Tie Knot

Venus Williams, Andrea Preti Tie Knot

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Tennis icon Venus Williams wed Italian model-actor Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida.

Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year

Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been named WTA Player of the Year for the second consecutive season after spending the entire year at the top of the rankings.

Kyrgios to make tour return at Brisbane International

Kyrgios to make tour return at Brisbane International

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Kyrgios, the 2018 Brisbane champion, is now ranked 673rd in the world with no protected ranking and will also need a wildcard to compete at Melbourne Park.

Sabalenka vs Svitolina: No handshakes, high stakes in tense Aus Open semis

Sabalenka vs Svitolina: No handshakes, high stakes in tense Aus Open semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka will aim to take a huge stride towards a third Australian Open title in four years when the Belarusian top seed clashes with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a semi-final simmering with geopolitical tension.

'No expectations': Swiatek plays down Slam milestone

'No expectations': Swiatek plays down Slam milestone

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Iga Swiatek has dismissed suggestions the career slam is driving her Australian Open campaign this year, with the world number two saying on Friday that she tries to block out outside noise and focus only on "grinding match by match".

Veterans Wawrinka, Cilic roll back the years at Australian Open

Veterans Wawrinka, Cilic roll back the years at Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'The only reason I come back is because of the love you (fans) give me'

AO 2026: Alcaraz stuns Djokovic to win first Australian Open

AO 2026: Alcaraz stuns Djokovic to win first Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz played dream-wrecker to Novak Djokovic again as he floored the record-chasing Serb 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 for a first Australian Open title and became the youngest man to win all four majors.

Why Sabalenka feels even more dangerous this AO

Why Sabalenka feels even more dangerous this AO

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka enters the Australian Open in her familiar role as the hot favourite but unlike in the past two years the powerful Belarusian arrives without a title to defend or the momentum of a winning run in Melbourne.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri