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Undercooked Nadal targets number 23 at Aus Open

Undercooked Nadal targets number 23 at Aus Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The ravages of two decades on tour mean Rafael Nadal has rarely been able to prepare for majors like other players, forcing him to rely on skills and mental fortitude.

Alcaraz admits: Money motivated my Saudi Arabia trip

Alcaraz admits: Money motivated my Saudi Arabia trip

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Carlos Alcaraz reveals prize money attracted him to Saudi's Six Kings Slam

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

German tennis great Boris Becker was jailed by a London court on Friday for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt.

PIX: Alcaraz rediscovers the joy of tennis at US Open

PIX: Alcaraz rediscovers the joy of tennis at US Open

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest world number one since the ATP rankings began in 1973.

Armstrong should suffer for his lies: Djokovic

Armstrong should suffer for his lies: Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

World tennis number one Novak Djokovic delivered a scathing verdict on Lance Armstrong's confession that he used performance-enhancing drugs, saying the American was a disgrace to cycling and should "suffer for his lies".

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a 'surreal' achievement

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Pole said she wanted to do better this time and felt the pressure.

Tennis star Stephens marries soccer player Altidore on New Year's Day

Tennis star Stephens marries soccer player Altidore on New Year's Day

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Tennis star Sloane Stephens and soccer player Jozy Altidore have gotten married.

With mature youngsters, tennis healthier now: Cilic

With mature youngsters, tennis healthier now: Cilic

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'The governing bodies, especially Grand Slams, need to allocate enough funds to support lower-ranked players, low-level tournaments, futures, challengers and I believe there is enough funds for those too.'

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Images from Day 7 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Taylor Fritz moved closer to the semis of the season-ending ATP Finals after the American beat Alex de Minaur 5-7 6-4 6-3 in their last group game on Thursday, but he will have to wait and see if Jannik Sinner can take a set off Daniil Medvedev.

Serena Williams returns to US Open - as a fan

Serena Williams returns to US Open - as a fan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open - as a fan

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza, who is bidding adieu to the game, says she never had the fear of losing in her heart because it makes a player defensive.

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

PIX: Sinner-less Italy, Alcaraz's Spain off to winning start

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Italy's Matteo Berrettini beat Brazil's Joao Fonseca to give his side a flying start and Matteo Arnaldi then outlasted Thiago Monteiro to put the hosts into a 2-0 lead.

Teen sensation stuns Medvedev!

Teen sensation stuns Medvedev!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Inspired American teenager Learner Tien outlasted three-times Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev to reach the third round

Shanghai Open: Djokovic downs Mensiks, advances to semis

Shanghai Open: Djokovic downs Mensiks, advances to semis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Novak Djokovic dug out a 6-7(4) 6-1 6-4 win over Czech Jakub Mensik on Friday to advance to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters, where he will face Taylor Fritz.

Meet tennis' new World No 1

Meet tennis' new World No 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Czech Karolina Pliskova rose to the top of the WTA rankings without striking a ball on Tuesday as results at Wimbledon saw her overhaul Germany's Angelique Kerber.

Indian girls in World Jr tennis finals

Indian girls in World Jr tennis finals

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

The Indian under-14 girls' team qualified for the finals of World Junior tennis competition after blanking Uzbekistan 3-0 in a quarter-final match of the Asia/Oceania zone qualifier in Delhi.

Shocking! Medvedev destroys net camera at Aus Open

Shocking! Medvedev destroys net camera at Aus Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racket and a net camera in a mid-match meltdown as he survived a huge scare against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej.

Federer wins Swiss sports crown

Federer wins Swiss sports crown

Rediff.com19 Dec 2004

Time to re-brand tennis

Time to re-brand tennis

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Currently the men's and women's Tours operate independently, although there are a handful of events featuring male and female draws, one of which is the Madrid Open that will be played as a 'virtual tournament' next week. Mat Wilander says the break will be much tougher for the younger players such as Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev than the likes of world number one Novak Djokovic, Federer and Nadal.

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The one and only Rafael Nadal!!!

Sumit Nagal snubs Davis Cup again!

Sumit Nagal snubs Davis Cup again!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection panel picked a five-member squad in which Mukund will be the highest-ranked singles player at number 368.

'A potent boost to my Olympics preparations'

'A potent boost to my Olympics preparations'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Improvement is a continuous process and I am committed to it,' Manika Batra added.

Martic looking forward for tennis return in Palermo

Martic looking forward for tennis return in Palermo

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'So I'm just going to try to enjoy myself. To be back on the court right now is really just a privilege without thinking about any results or any goals or focused on numbers or anything else'

Fritz says no stress for Sinner showdown in US Open final

Fritz says no stress for Sinner showdown in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'I'm not going into this thinking I'm the favourite because everything's totally different when you're playing a match like this.'

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Naomi Osaka, winner of the past two Grand Slam tournaments, has parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin.

Germany to host exhibition tennis event without fans

Germany to host exhibition tennis event without fans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The report said players at the Tennis Point Exhibition Series will have to wear masks when not in action and there will only be three people on court - two competitors and a chair umpire - during a match.

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, the French Open semi-finalist's lawyers said

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Murray knocked out by Fritz in Washington

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday suggested that the country's top player Sumit Nagal perhaps deliberately missed the Davis Cup tie against Sweden last week

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

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

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Canada's Bianca Andreescu upset Greek seventh seed Maria Sakkari to reach the last 32, while Japan's Taro Daniel crushed world number 15 Alexander Zverev.

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rafael Nadal has decided not to participate in the US Open due to concerns about his fitness

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals title following a dominant 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz.

Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza retires

Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza retires

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Garbine Muguruza, 30, was ranked World No 1 in 2017 and was ranked as high as third by the end of 2021.

Tennis bias exposed: Alize Cornet highlights disparity

Tennis bias exposed: Alize Cornet highlights disparity

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Top players get better treatment at Wimbledon, says Cornet