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PIX: Deepika spotted at Wimbledon!

PIX: Deepika spotted at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Padukones watch the proceedings from the Royal Box on Centre Court in Wimbledon.

PHOTOS: When Hollywood biggies descended at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: When Hollywood biggies descended at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Be it cheering for Roger Federer or Garbine Muguruza at the Wimbledon final, the Hollywood brigade made their presence felt at both, the women's and men's final at Wimbledon over the weekend. We caught a few cine stars watching their tennis heroes in action at the All England Club...

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.

Djokovic eyes team glory; Nadal, Osaka set to return

Djokovic eyes team glory; Nadal, Osaka set to return

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Novak Djokovic will prepare for a tilt at an 11th Australian Open title by representing Serbia at the United Cup mixed team tournament while old rival Rafael Nadal and former women's world number one Naomi Osaka return at Brisbane after time away.

Wimbledon 2017: The most shocking upsets so far...

Wimbledon 2017: The most shocking upsets so far...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Check out the most shocking upsets at this year's Wimbledon.

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

American Sam Querry became the latest Wimbledon giant slayer on Saturday as he beat defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) in the third round. The defeat ended Djokovic's run of winning 30 consecutive grand slam matches. The world number one had arrived at the All England Club as the reigning champion at all four grand slam tournaments.

Will Wimbledon victory change Muguruza's life?

Will Wimbledon victory change Muguruza's life?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Wimbledon women's champion Garbine Muguruza says she will savour her victory in order to prevent a similar slump in form to the one she suffered after winning the French Open in 2016.

Grieving Tsitsipas pulls out of Wimbledon warm-up in Halle

Grieving Tsitsipas pulls out of Wimbledon warm-up in Halle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Tsitsipas pulled out of the Wimbledon warm-up event in Halle, Germany, because of personal reasons

Djokovic accepts Queen's Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

Djokovic accepts Queen's Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic boosted his chances of playing at Wimbledon after he accepted a wildcard to compete at next week's Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club, tournament organisers said on Monday.

Sharapova won't request Wimbledon main draw wildcard

Sharapova won't request Wimbledon main draw wildcard

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The 30-year-old Russian, who returned last month from a 15-month doping ban, said on her website she would play in the qualifying event staged the week before.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Bollywood stars celebrate Sania Mirza's Wimbledon victory

Bollywood stars celebrate Sania Mirza's Wimbledon victory

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Bollywood fraternity is celebrating Sania Mirza's Wimbledon win as the celebs have flooded Twitter with their wishes.

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Wimbledon's much sought-after towels made in India!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Welspun India Ltd bought British towel manufacturer Christy in 2006. And since then they have been manufacturing all the towels for the tournament at their facility in Vapi, Gujarat.

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament

How Beckham inspired this Tunisian tennis star!

How Beckham inspired this Tunisian tennis star!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur was full of praise for former England midfielder David Beckham after their meeting this week.

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

After a long battle with cancer, Jana died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her native Czech Republic

Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon

Kvitova withdraws from French Open, hopeful for Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Petra Kvitova withdrew from the French Open before her first round match, on Monday, due to an injury to her forearm but the Czech is hopeful she will be able to compete at Wimbledon.

Kvitova sends Wimbledon warning with Birmingham title

Kvitova sends Wimbledon warning with Birmingham title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Czech Petra Kvitova won the Aegon Classic in Birmingham on Sunday after fighting back to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Tennis Roundup: Bouchard survives qualifying to grab Wimbledon spot

Tennis Roundup: Bouchard survives qualifying to grab Wimbledon spot

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Former Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard successfully negotiated the qualifying draw on Thursday, beating Colombian Mariana Duque-Marino 6-3, 6-2 to secure a spot in next week's main draw.

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Anderson, a member of the ATP Player Council, said he felt it was a matter of time before the final-set tiebreak came in.

Australia's Kyrgios feels he can win Wimbledon

Australia's Kyrgios feels he can win Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Nick Kyrgios is confident he can overcome his injury woes and win his first Wimbledon title next week, the 22-year-old Australian said after winning an exhibition match at the Boodles tournament on Thursday.

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.

Djokovic outlasts Federer to win epic fifth Wimbledon title

Djokovic outlasts Federer to win epic fifth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Novak Djokovic dredged his tank of mental and physical resilience to claim a thrilling 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3) win.

Chilling Halep bubbles to the boil for Wimbledon glory

Chilling Halep bubbles to the boil for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

With last year's French Open, her first Grand Slam title, under her belt, Simona Halep decided that 2019 would be "a chill year". Then, on Saturday, she stepped on to Wimbledon's Centre Court and obliterated the great Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 in 56 minutes to win the final.

Former Wimbledon champion Bartoli announces return to tennis

Former Wimbledon champion Bartoli announces return to tennis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli announced on Tuesday that she would return to professional tennis in 2018 after more than four years in retirement.

Wimbledon special: Meet India's young and confident tennis duo

Wimbledon special: Meet India's young and confident tennis duo

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Meet India's newest Girls' Doubles pair of Mihika Jain and Mahak Yadav.

Sharapova gets wildcard for Wimbledon warm-up event

Sharapova gets wildcard for Wimbledon warm-up event

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard to the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Birmingham in June.

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Rohan Bopanna has set his sight on the Paris Olympics 2024 starting July 26 after winning his maiden men's doubles grand slam.

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Federer and Nadal primed for dream Wimbledon final reprise

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have shared the grand slam spoils this year and it would take a hard heart not to hope for a fairy tale rematch next month of their epic 2008 Wimbledon final.

Third time lucky? Jabeur determined to learn from past defeats

Third time lucky? Jabeur determined to learn from past defeats

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur believes the lessons she learned in two Grand Slam final defeats will stand her in good stead for Saturday's Wimbledon showdown with unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova.

Kvitova plays down favourite tag at Wimbledon

Kvitova plays down favourite tag at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'Maybe the last tournament changed something in people's minds but not in mine. I'm really enjoying every match but, still, I think I do have lot of things to improve'

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

The Unstoppable Rise of Tennis Moms at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A trio of tennis moms-Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki-are poised for comebacks at the Australian Open.

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos pull out of mixed doubles

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos pull out of mixed doubles

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The duo lost their second round men's doubles match to Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador and Mate Pavic of Croatia at the Australian Open.

Paire warned for lack of effort, heckled by Wimbledon crowd

Paire warned for lack of effort, heckled by Wimbledon crowd

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Paire was handed a code violation by umpire Mohamed Lahyani for unsporting conduct -- triggering a heated response.

Pliskova sends out Wimbledon warning with Eastbourne win

Pliskova sends out Wimbledon warning with Eastbourne win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Karolina Pliskova gave herself the perfect pre-Wimbledon tonic by lifting the Aegon International title on the grass at Eastbourne.

Yuki drawn against Fabbiano in Wimbledon opener

Yuki drawn against Fabbiano in Wimbledon opener

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

In doubles, probably for first time, six players are featuring in the men's draw.

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

After stunning Venus Williams then saving two match points en route to beating Polona Hercog last week, Gauff was suddenly the hottest ticket in town but she was always going to find it tough against Halep, last year's French Open champion and the first top-10 opponent she had ever faced.

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Murray seeded for final showdown

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Murray seeded for final showdown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Defending champion Serena Williams is the top seed in the women's draw. The American will be looking to equal Steffi Graf's Open era record by sealing a 22nd Grand Slam triumph.