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Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Returning from injury, five-time champ handed Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.

Tennis is 100 per cent clean: Nadal

Tennis is 100 per cent clean: Nadal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

World number two Rafael Nadal joined Roger Federer on Wednesday in playing down the threat posed by match-fixing, saying tennis is 100 per cent clean.

Osaka has bravely shone a light

Osaka has bravely shone a light

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Naomi Osaka's run-in with the tennis authorities shines a light on just how poorly the world tennis bureaucracy is equipped to deal with a young superstar confronted with mental health issues, says Suhit K Sen as Osaka drops out of Wimbledon 2021.

Naomi Osaka's comeback crushed by Pliskova

Naomi Osaka's comeback crushed by Pliskova

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Osaka will take plenty of positives out of the contest

Wimbledon: Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Wimbledon: Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final after Manuel Santana and Rafael Nadal.

Kohli's wicket will be key at tricky Chepauk: Hayden

Kohli's wicket will be key at tricky Chepauk: Hayden

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'If he is prepared to bat the 20 overs, he can put together a match-winning performance. 200 is very accessible at Chinnaswamy but not necessarily at Chepauk Stadium.'

Rafael Nadal's sensational return confirmed!

Rafael Nadal's sensational return confirmed!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Rafael Nadal will play at the Australian Open in January

PIX: Sinner's great escape in Miami

PIX: Sinner's great escape in Miami

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Jannik Sinner bounced back after losing the first set to beat Tallon Griekspoor in the third round of the Miami Open.

Melbourne set for new king as sizzling Sinner takes on Medvedev

Melbourne set for new king as sizzling Sinner takes on Medvedev

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner has sprinted past opponents at the Australian Open in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam but could end up running a marathon in the final against Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, when Melbourne Park will crown a new king.

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

A self-confessed tennis fan, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has bought stake in the the Singapore franchise of veteran Mahesh Bhupathi's ambitious brainchild -- the International Premier Tennis League.

US Tennis defends roofless courts after washout

US Tennis defends roofless courts after washout

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

The US Tennis Association defended their decision to carry on staging the US Open without the benefit of a covered court even as rain on Sunday postponed the men's final for the third year in a row.

Tennis: Canadians Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Tennis: Canadians Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Konta, Sharapova fall at Rogers Cup in Toronto

Serena becomes oldest woman player at number one

Serena becomes oldest woman player at number one

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Serena Williams showed tennis was not just the domain of teenagers as she climbed back to the top of the world rankings on Friday, becoming the oldest female to hold the coveted position at the age of 31.

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Australian Open champion arrived in the Dutch port city at the weekend knowing a run to the semi-finals will move him ahead of Rafael Nadal in the ATP standings.

Roddick, last link to US tennis supremacy, exits

Roddick, last link to US tennis supremacy, exits

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The last American man to win a grand slam and to hold the world number one ranking, Andy Roddick ended his tennis career on centre court at the US Open on Wednesday after an enviable career that still might have left some fans wondering what if.

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Jana Novotna, who lifted the Wimbledon title 26 years ago in 1988, tragically died in 2017 following a battle with ovarian cancer aged 49.

Sathiyan targets Olympic medal: Can he make history?

Sathiyan targets Olympic medal: Can he make history?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

India can be among top five nations in table tennis, feels G Sathiyan

First Look: Venus Williams wears sari, dances to Bollywood number!

First Look: Venus Williams wears sari, dances to Bollywood number!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Venus Williams who is in Bengaluru for Champions Tennis League chose the elegant sari and insisted on walking the ramp to a Bollywood number.

Controversy-marred Indian tennis too carries the medal hopes

Controversy-marred Indian tennis too carries the medal hopes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A fair share of controversies rattled Indian tennis in the run-up to the Olympics with Leander Paes in the middle of storm but it also carries the country's medal hopes from the mixed doubles pairing of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna when the event gets underway in the 31st Olympics Games.

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Michelle Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek blasted past American Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-0.

These sports stars hung up their boots early...

These sports stars hung up their boots early...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A list of high-profile tennis players and other sportspeople who called time on their careers at a young age.

Tomic spurns Tennis Australia olive branch

Tomic spurns Tennis Australia olive branch

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Bernard Tomic's rift with Tennis Australia looks unlikely to end any time soon after the player said he had no interest in clear-the-air talks until the governing body resumed funding of his sister, Sara.

Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Aus Open: Confident Gauff not resting on her laurels

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff said she has tweaked her service motion to make her toss more consistent.

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 32-year-old, five-times a winner of the singles at the prestigious Wimbledon warm-up event, delighted a large evening centre court crowd with some fluent shot-making as he and Spanish veteran Lopez beat top seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 7-6(5), 6-3.

Tennis Roundup: Murray wins battle of Britons; Andreescu advances

Tennis Roundup: Murray wins battle of Britons; Andreescu advances

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Murray was made to fight for two hours and 52 minute

Sharath Kamal loses in Asian table tennis qualifiers

Sharath Kamal loses in Asian table tennis qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Indian ace Achanta Sharath Kamal will have to wait for another match to book a ticket for the London Olympics as he succumbed 0-4 to Chinese world number one Ma Long in the Asian table tennis qualifiers in Hong Kong.

Raonic adds chapter to Canada's feel-good tennis story

Raonic adds chapter to Canada's feel-good tennis story

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Milos Raonic has been called the present and future of Canadian tennis for years, and on Friday he realised his potential with a milestone semi-final victory at Wimbledon to cement his status as one of the game's rising stars. Raonic appeared to be down and out as he trailed Federer by two-sets to one and 15-40 in the fifth game of the fourth set but somehow he managed to cling on for a 6-3 6-7(3) 4-6 7-5 6-3 win and became the first Canadian man to reach a major final.

Tennis round-up: Konta wins Sydney title; Goffin retains Kooyong crown

Tennis round-up: Konta wins Sydney title; Goffin retains Kooyong crown

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Britain's Johanna Konta overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 6-2 in a one-sided victory in the final of the Sydney International on Friday to claim her second career WTA title.

Tour Finals: Rusty Nadal out; Alcaraz is new World No 1

Tour Finals: Rusty Nadal out; Alcaraz is new World No 1

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Auger-Aliassime, now coached by Nadal's uncle and long-time mentor Toni who sat in his box, will face Fritz in his final group match with a chance of making the last four.

Tennis Round-up: French Open champ Halep ends year as World No 1

Tennis Round-up: French Open champ Halep ends year as World No 1

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The 27-year-old Romanian beat Sloane Stephens at Roland Garros to win her maiden Grand Slam title in June and will have spent 40 weeks at the top of the rankings by the end of the season.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several rain delays but did his part to put the schedule back on track with a speedy 6-2 6-3 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Wednesday.

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

Tennis star to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Elina Svitolina said she will donate her prize money from WTA tournaments to Ukraine's military and to help with humanitarian efforts following Russia's invasion of her country last week.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Former world number one Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise second-round exit at the Barcelona Open when the Serb was beaten 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 by world number 140 Martin Klizan on Wednesday.

Federer wants names revealed as match-fixing allegations mar tennis

Federer wants names revealed as match-fixing allegations mar tennis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Roger Federer called for 'concrete' facts while Novak Djokovic spoke of his team once being offered $200,000 to fix a match as the multiple grand slam champions reacted to claims of widespread match-rigging in tennis on Monday.

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