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When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic looked completely powerless as he was pummeled into submission by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

PIX: Sinner demolishes Djokovic, sets up Alcaraz final

PIX: Sinner demolishes Djokovic, sets up Alcaraz final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

In his first Wimbledon final the 23-year-old Sinner will face Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a mouth-watering repeat of their recent French Open humdinger which the Italian lost after battling for more than five hours, squandering three championship points.

Anisimova Shocks Swiatek! Osaka Ousts Muchova

Anisimova Shocks Swiatek! Osaka Ousts Muchova

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Six weeks ago Amanda Anisimova couldn't win a single game against Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final. On Wednesday the American beat the Polish second seed in straight sets.

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.

Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Glimpse the celebs who caught all the action on Centre Court on Sunday...

Djokovic to play Wimbledon only if...

Djokovic to play Wimbledon only if...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic injured his right knee during his fourth-round win at the French Open and pulled out of the quarter-finals before having surgery on June 6.

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Jannik and Carlos are the favourites at Flushing Meadows, but don't write these men off!

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The sight of immaculately-dressed line judges standing or crouching at the side and back of the grass courts has been a feature at the Grand Slam for 147 years.

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The rematch between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic was one of the most expensive get-in-final tickets in the history of the sport.

Focus shifted, but Djokovic remains resolute!

Focus shifted, but Djokovic remains resolute!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic says he is still hunting more career milestones as he prepares for his 20th Wimbledon bidding to match Roger Federer's record of eight men's singles titles.

Gavaskar sees similarities in showmen Pant and Alcaraz

Gavaskar sees similarities in showmen Pant and Alcaraz

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

With Wimbledon happening simultaneously with India's five-match Test series in England, a lot of former and current cricketers have been seen at the All England Lawn Tennis Club enjoying tennis.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

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

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic; sets up Alcaraz showdown

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic; sets up Alcaraz showdown

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Italy's Jannik Sinner lost both his previous Wimbledon duels with Novak Djokovic but turned the tables in emphatic fashion as his power and precision proved too much for the seven-time champion who, at 38, looked every bit his age in a humbling 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 loss.

US Open: Sinner In Easy Half; Tough Path For Alcaraz

US Open: Sinner In Easy Half; Tough Path For Alcaraz

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner, who has been recovering from illness, received a more favourable route to the US Open final than Carlos Alcaraz while Aryna Sabalenka will be tested in her bid to retain her title after the draw was made on Thursday.

Can Sabalenka Channel Frustration Into Title Defence?

Can Sabalenka Channel Frustration Into Title Defence?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Aryna Sabalenka returns to the US Open as the reigning champion and bookmakers' favourite, but her 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing.

US Open Final: Can Anisimova Stop Sabalenka's Reign?

US Open Final: Can Anisimova Stop Sabalenka's Reign?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The 2025 US Open women's singles title comes down to Aryna Sabalenka, the world No.1 and defending champion, and Amanda Anisimova

Neena Or Janhvi: Who Served Style Ace?

Neena Or Janhvi: Who Served Style Ace?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Take the Wimbledon style poll and tell us who served an ace and who you think missed the mark!

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Alcaraz's triumph on the Parisian red dirt was the third Grand Slam trophy of his young career and followed the Spanish world number three's breakthrough title at the 2022 U.S. Open and epic Wimbledon victory 12 months ago.

Krejcikova outlasts Paolini in thrilling Wimbledon final

Krejcikova outlasts Paolini in thrilling Wimbledon final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Barbora Krejcikova broke Jasmine Paolini's serve to clinch a 6-4 victory in the deciding set of the Wimbledon women's singles final at Centre Court.

Alcaraz gets revenge, downs Fritz for Japan Open crown

Alcaraz gets revenge, downs Fritz for Japan Open crown

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Just nine days after his loss to Fritz, which snapped his 13-match unbeaten streak, the world number one defeated the American 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets, capping an incredible debut at the ATP 500 event and securing his career-best 67th season win, continuing a dream season.

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Naomi Osaka produced a commanding performance to knock out third seed Coco Gauff.

PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff Patch Up By Shaking A Leg!

PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff Patch Up By Shaking A Leg!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Wimbledon top seed Aryna Sabalenka says she has cleared the air with Coco Gauff after she raised eyebrows with her remarks in the aftermath of her French Open final loss to the American.

US Open: Djokovic's Last Dance or History in the Making?

US Open: Djokovic's Last Dance or History in the Making?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Skipping hard-court tune-ups in Toronto and Cincinnati, Djokovic has placed all his chips on New York in what many see as his last realistic shot at Grand Slam glory.

Will Murray skip Wimbledon post back operation?

Will Murray skip Wimbledon post back operation?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Following a victory over Alexei Popyrin at the Queen's Club Championships in his 1,000th tour-level singles contest, Murray withdrew due to the injury while trailing 4-1 in the first set of his second-round match with Jordan Thompson on Wednesday.

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Maria Sharapova was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Newport

Princess Kate set to attend Wimbledon men's final

Princess Kate set to attend Wimbledon men's final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The princess, who is the wife of heir-to-the-throne Prince William, made her return to public duties in June at "Trooping the Colour", the annual military parade to mark the official birthday of King Charles, and said she hoped to attend other events over the summer.

Nadal skips Wimbledon; targets last Olympics

Nadal skips Wimbledon; targets last Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Nadal will team up with newly-crowned French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz to play in the doubles at the Olympics.

Injury-hit Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Injury-hit Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Nick Kyrgios will not compete in the US Open for a third consecutive year after withdrawing from the event, tournament organisers said on Thursday.

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The 23-year-old has dropped 17 games in his three matches at an average of less than two per set, in an ominous warning to his rivals for the title.

Why Sinner brought back the man linked to his doping scandal

Why Sinner brought back the man linked to his doping scandal

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Sinner parted ways with Ferrara and physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi last year following the investigation into his positive tests for banned substance clostebol.

Wimbledon: Bhambri-Olivetti pair make second round

Wimbledon: Bhambri-Olivetti pair make second round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti prevailed over a quality pair to move to the men's doubles second round but Olympics-bound N Sriram Balaji made an exit from the Wimbledon Championships along with Luke Johnson, in London, on Thursday.

Will Sinner be fit for US Open?

Will Sinner be fit for US Open?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Sinner's coach Darren Cahill said the Australian Open and Wimbledon champion was suffering from a virus.

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

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

PIX: Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

PIX: Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Carlos Alcaraz produced an utterly ruthless performance to dismantle Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final on Sunday.

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Djokovic hits century, leads veterans into last 16

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic scored his 100th match win at Wimbledon and led the march of the old guard into the last 16 on Saturday while an ailing Barbora Krejcikova's title defence ended in defeat and tears.

Nagal set to make maiden appearance at Wimbledon

Nagal set to make maiden appearance at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

World No. 72 Nagal has a tough road ahead as he is placed in the same section of the draw as top seed and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner

Revealed! Why India Refused Handshakes With Pakistan

Revealed! Why India Refused Handshakes With Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The severe backlash that the Indian cricket team faced before its Asia Cup clash against Pakistan was a major contributing factor to the 'No Handshake Policy.

Yuki Bhambri creates history with US Open quarters berth

Yuki Bhambri creates history with US Open quarters berth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Yuki Bhambri reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, progressing to the last-eight of the US Open men's doubles

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon final after defeating Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) on Thursday in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club.

Sinner soars to first grasscourt title, eyes Wimbledon glory

Sinner soars to first grasscourt title, eyes Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Jannik Sinner is primed for a Wimbledon title tilt after picking up his first grasscourt trophy at Halle