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British wildcard Broady bags biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023!

British wildcard Broady bags biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

British wildcard Liam Broady claimed the biggest win of his career and the biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023 when he stunned Norwegian fourth seed Casper Ruud 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-0 in front of a delirious Centre Court crowd.

Amritraj reflects on famous Bjorg rivalry

Amritraj reflects on famous Bjorg rivalry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'I think I had a good chance to win, but I came close a few times, and it could have happened.'

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Venus has no plans of following her younger sister into retirement any time soon.

Have we seen the last of Kyrgios at Melbourne?

Have we seen the last of Kyrgios at Melbourne?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'Nick Kyrgios without his serve is probably not -- I'm not a threat to many players.'

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Nick Kyrgios would rather wear all black when competing at Wimbledon instead of adhering to the all-white dress code

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

Shastri Meets This 'Terrific Personality'

Shastri Meets This 'Terrific Personality'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'Great to catch up with a champion tennis player.'

India's Dhamne qualifies for junior Wimbledon C'ships

India's Dhamne qualifies for junior Wimbledon C'ships

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

He will open his campaign against world number 47, Australian Hayden Jones.

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Djokovic wants dancers to perform at tennis matches

Djokovic wants dancers to perform at tennis matches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

"I think that we should try to look to connect more with the younger people and bring them in,'

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Nick Kyrgios has invigorated the Championship and men's tennis generally with firecracker personality

Sania-Pavic in second round of Wimbledon mixed doubles

Sania-Pavic in second round of Wimbledon mixed doubles

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

India's Sania Mirza, who is making her final Wimbledon appearance, and Mate Pavic advanced to the second round of mixed doubles event with a hard-fought win over David Vega Hernandez and Natela Dzalamidze.

Berrettini tests positive for COVID, out of Wimbledon

Berrettini tests positive for COVID, out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Sweden's Elias Ymer replaced Berrettini in the men's draw, organisers said.

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

Wimbledon PIX: Tsitsipas, Swiatek, Kyrgios advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

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

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included.

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Australian Open semi-finals

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.

Alcaraz rues lapse that let Lehecka off the hook

Alcaraz rues lapse that let Lehecka off the hook

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

World number three Carlos Alcaraz was left ruing a mistake that let Jiri Lehecka off the hook in the third set and allowed the Czech to fight back and claim a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory in the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Thursday.

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday announced the launch of JioHotstar by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar streaming platforms. With close to 3 lakh hours of entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar provides compelling subscription plans tailored to diverse audience needs, starting at Rs 149, the company said in a statement.

Unseeded Vondrousova upsets Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon

Unseeded Vondrousova upsets Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Unseeded Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic stunned Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 to win the Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday.

Teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

Teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

The buzz around talented teenagers Mirra Andreeva and Joao Fonseca continued at Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Jabeur has been a trailblazer for her region throughout her career, last year becoming the first Arab player to win a WTA title, the first to crack the top 10 and the first to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Alcaraz has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in his three previous visits to Melbourne, but that has not stopped the world number three from dreaming of glory in the Jan. 12-26 event.

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality to play Wimbledon

Russian Dzalamidze switches nationality to play Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Natela Dzalamidze will be able to compete at Wimbledon after she changed her nationality to represent Georgia

Aus Open: Heliovaara, Patten win men's doubles title

Aus Open: Heliovaara, Patten win men's doubles title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Finland's Harri Heliovaara and Briton Henry Patten fought back from a set down to win the Australian Open men's doubles title on Sunday.

Shastri watches Federer at Wimbledon

Shastri watches Federer at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'Great to be back on a sunny day at @Wimbledon.'

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday.

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic

Will Raducanu recover in time for Wimbledon?

Will Raducanu recover in time for Wimbledon?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has no idea if she would be fit to play at Wimbledon, the 19-year-old said after a "freak injury"

What's Priyanka Chopra doing at Wimbledon?

What's Priyanka Chopra doing at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Famous faces spotted at the finals:

Former finalist Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon 2022

Former finalist Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon 2022

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has withdrawn from the 2022 Championships with no ranking points on offer.

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal said on Friday that he intends to compete at Wimbledon later this month

Sania-Pavic in Wimbledon mixed doubles quarters

Sania-Pavic in Wimbledon mixed doubles quarters

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Indo-Croatian pair of Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic advanced to the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Ugo Humbert had 90 minutes to fill before his delayed Wimbledon match against Casper Ruud on Wednesday but it still wasn't enough to pack properly as he turned up at Number Two Court missing a vital piece of equipment - a tennis racket.

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Fred Stolle was part of a golden generation of Australian players who dominated the men's game at the end of the amateur and start of the professional era.

'I thought it was AI'

'I thought it was AI'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Photos of the damaged pitch showed an area of exposed sand that looked like a golf bunker near one of the corner flags.

Nadal missing old sparring partner Federer on Wimbledon return

Nadal missing old sparring partner Federer on Wimbledon return

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Their epic rivalry includes three successive Wimbledon finals from 2006

From Djokovic to Rybakina: Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

From Djokovic to Rybakina: Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The Croatian helped Djokovic claim nine of his 24 Grand Slam titles before leaving his team in March and on Friday was hired to coach world number five Rybakina for the 2025 season.

Teenager Andreeva youngest WTA 1000 champion

Teenager Andreeva youngest WTA 1000 champion

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title when the 17-year-old beat Clara Tauson in the Dubai Tennis Championships final