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Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in Olympic doubles

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Spain's Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will team up to play doubles at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) said on Wednesday.

ATP Slammed Over Sinner's Doping Let-Off

ATP Slammed Over Sinner's Doping Let-Off

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'I guess only the top players' images matter. I guess only the independent tribunal's opinion on the top players is taken as sound and right.'

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

Emotional Nadal feared tennis career was over

Emotional Nadal feared tennis career was over

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Nadal said he did not expect to go all the way at Melbourne Park

Pro tennis set to resume in Australia after lockdown

Pro tennis set to resume in Australia after lockdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Players will compete for A$450,000 (249,624) in the series, with matches taking place at closed stadiums and under strict biosecurity protocols in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Germany's Zverev has described the allegations as "unfounded and untrue" and without any legal investigation the men's ATP Tour would be unlikely to intervene.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Muguruza wins all-Spanish clash with Badosa at WTA Finals

PIX: Murray's career ends in Olympics doubles defeat

PIX: Murray's career ends in Olympics doubles defeat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Andy Murray's illustrious career finally came to an end as he and doubles partner Dan Evans were beaten 6-2, 6-4 by American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the Olympics quarter-finals at Roland Garros on Thursday.

Olympic gold to upset in 24 hours: Wang's dramatic turnaround

Olympic gold to upset in 24 hours: Wang's dramatic turnaround

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Just a day after clinching the mixed doubles gold with partner Sun Yingsha, Wang's world was upended.

Beckham Junior to take up tennis?

Beckham Junior to take up tennis?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

David Beckham's son Romeo is a talented tennis player with "a lot of potential" according to world number 11 Grigor Dimitrov, who gave the 14-year-old lessons prior to the start of Wimbledon.

Nagal cruises to 9th straight win; enters Perugia final

Nagal cruises to 9th straight win; enters Perugia final

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Playing non-stop tennis, Nagal secured his ninth win on the trot since the start of the Heilbronn Challenger in Germany that he had won earlier this month.

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Czech duo Siniakova and Machac win mixed doubles gold

PIX: The longest ever match in US Open history!

PIX: The longest ever match in US Open history!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Britain's Dan Evans beat Russian Karen Khachanov in the longest ever US Open match of the professional era on Tuesday.

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A summary of Friday's action in the Davis Cup group stage matches.

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot

Sumit Nagal beats 63rd-ranked Flavio Cobolli

Sumit Nagal beats 63rd-ranked Flavio Cobolli

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Ace Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal was off to a winning start in Monte Carlo Masters as he defeated world number 63 Flavio Cobolli of Italy in straight sets in the qualifiers in Monte Carlo on Saturday.

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

How Alcaraz reclaimed World No 1 spot

How Alcaraz reclaimed World No 1 spot

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Victory over Medvedev meant Alcaraz became the youngest man to win the Indian Wells and Miami Open titles, a feat dubbed the 'Sunshine Double'.

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Badminton is not as popular as cricket in India and therefore comparatively does not attract as many sponsors.

Tennis can't leave behind lower-ranked players: Serena's coach

Tennis can't leave behind lower-ranked players: Serena's coach

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou has called on tennis governing bodies to come together and devise a way of helping lower level professionals struggling financially due to the coronavirus shutdown. The tennis season was halted in early March due to the pandemic, leaving players in the lower tiers who solely depend on tournament winnings without the opportunity to earn a living.

Azarenka backs COVID-19 vaccine mandate in tennis

Azarenka backs COVID-19 vaccine mandate in tennis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Azarenka said she believed getting vaccinated was the socially responsible thing to do

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Shapovalov pulls out of French Open.

CTL promises an exciting brand of tennis

CTL promises an exciting brand of tennis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

A new brand of tennis will make its debut in the country as international stars along with India's top players will come together to compete in the inaugural Champions Tennis League, where matches will be a one-set affair in an exciting format.

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era

Coronavirus: Pain-free Halep says she misses tennis

Coronavirus: Pain-free Halep says she misses tennis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'I miss my team, I miss the players, I miss the tournaments, I miss everyone from the Tour'

New World No 1 Medvedev reflects on Russia-Ukraine war

New World No 1 Medvedev reflects on Russia-Ukraine war

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

His top ranking came on the same day that Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine that began with air and missile strikes on military facilities before troops and tanks rolled across borders from the north, east and south.

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to win his fourth Grand Slam title.

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Tennis: Will top players play Wuhan tournament?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Perry said she had been in touch with the local organising team on a daily basis as they prepare to start the tournament on October 19, pending government approval and confirmation that players will be able to travel.

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.

Hopefully got the bad match out of the way: Gauff

Hopefully got the bad match out of the way: Gauff

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff eked out a victory to reach her first Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday.

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Defending champion Djokovic fired his 15th ace on match point to defeat Querrey but his serve had been an issue earlier in their second-round encounter.

Injury forces world No. 1 Alcaraz out of Australian Open

Injury forces world No. 1 Alcaraz out of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz will not play in the Australian Open after picking up a right leg muscle injury during pre-season training, the Spaniard said on Friday.

Shubman Gill's fanboy moment with Rohan Bopanna

Shubman Gill's fanboy moment with Rohan Bopanna

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Shubman Gill shared a picture with ace Ttennis star Rohan Bopanna on Saturday.

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, and Virender Sehwag praised 'inspiration' Bopanna for his incredible achievement.

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

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.

Will Arjun Erigasi Reach 2,800 At The Olympiad?

Will Arjun Erigasi Reach 2,800 At The Olympiad?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Joining the elite 2,800 rated chess players club will get Arjun invites for top chess tournaments as well as better appearance fees.

What women's tennis needs

What women's tennis needs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Dhruv Munjal insists that women's tennis needs a golden generation, one that can make matches competitive and viewing more riveting.

'My heart dies every time I lose'

'My heart dies every time I lose'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka has four major titles under her belt but the second round at Flushing Meadows, Wimbledon and Roland Garros was as good as it got this year for the Japanese 26-year-old, who exited the Australian Open in the first round.