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Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The latest tennis rankings have been announced by the ATP and WTA

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

It has been 24 days since Victoria reported a locally acquired COVID-19 infection, while Australia as a whole posted a 13th straight day without a community case on Saturday.

Meet new Wimbledon champ Garbine Muguruza

Meet new Wimbledon champ Garbine Muguruza

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Here is a Factbox on Spaniard Garbine Muguruza, who beat American Venus Williams 7-5, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon singles title on Saturday:

Serena rebounds to win third Charleston title

Serena rebounds to win third Charleston title

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

World No. 1 Serena Williams bounced back from a set down to defeat former top ranked Jelena Jankovic of Serbia 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 and win her third Family Circle Cup title on Sunday.

Venus draws on spirit of Serena in Wimbledon quest

Venus draws on spirit of Serena in Wimbledon quest

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In a professional career lasting more than two decades, Venus Williams is closing in on a 50th WTA title and credits her longevity to a love of the game and a desire to constantly improve.

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.

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

One year after shaking off a crippling foot injury to claim a stunning US Open victory, Sloane Stephens said her follow-up season felt just as good as the American prepares to play in next week's WTA Finals for the first time.

Wimbledon keeps Sharapova guessing on wildcard entry

Wimbledon keeps Sharapova guessing on wildcard entry

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Former champion Maria Sharapova's hopes of playing at this year's Wimbledon championships could hinge on a June 20 meeting of tournament organisers unless the Russian hits form in forthcoming events in Madrid and Rome.

Lockdown: Tough times for tennis coaches

Lockdown: Tough times for tennis coaches

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The ITF has made a range of learning resources on its academy platform available for free during the shutdown while the ATP Tour announced an initiative this week that will give fans the chance to bid for sessions with top coaches. Funds raised from the sessions will go to the tour's Coaches Committee to support its members.

Tennis Round-up: Wawrinka, Kyrgios stunned in Shanghai

Tennis Round-up: Wawrinka, Kyrgios stunned in Shanghai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Coric, who had failed to win a match in his last two appearances in Beijing and Shenzhen, saved two break points at 3-3 in the second set and clinched the first four games of the decider to record his 32nd match win of the season.

Rutuja Bhosale no match for Svitolina

Rutuja Bhosale no match for Svitolina

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Indian challenge at the WTA Indian Open ended with the crushing defeat of Rutuja Bhosale at the hands of seventh seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, at the Shiv Chattrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune, on Wednesday. The Indian wild card lost the second round match in the US $125,000 event 3-6, 0-6.

Naomi Osaka's plan A,B and C revealed!

Naomi Osaka's plan A,B and C revealed!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Osaka has had to mix things up during a grinding progression to the last eight at Melbourne Park

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

Rediff.com4 May 2018

American tennis ace Serena Williams has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open, saying that she needs more time to prepare for clay-court season.

Sania-Nuria bow out of Kremlin Cup

Sania-Nuria bow out of Kremlin Cup

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Sania Mirza could not end the season on a high as she and her partner Nuria Llagostera Vives were sent packing from the WTA Kremlin Cup by the American pair of Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears, in Moscow.

It's official! Sania dethrones Errani for No 1 ranking

It's official! Sania dethrones Errani for No 1 ranking

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza officially became the first Indian woman tennis player to be ranked world number one in doubles. According to the latest rankings, the Indian ace rose three rungs to 7660 points, which enabled her dethrone Italy's Sara Errani (7640 points).

Find out who is Sania Mirza's fan No 1...

Find out who is Sania Mirza's fan No 1...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Sania Mirza officially became the first Indian woman tennis player to be ranked World No 1.

Roundup: Muguruza retains Monterrey title as injured Azarenka retires

Roundup: Muguruza retains Monterrey title as injured Azarenka retires

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Spain's Garbine Muguruza successfully defended her Monterrey Open title on Sunday when Victoria Azarenka retired injured from her first WTA singles final in three years.

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Billie Jean King helped the United States win the inaugural Fed Cup, the team event is being re-named in honour of the greatest trailblazer in women's tennis.

I'd be surprised if tennis were to resume by Sept: Murray

I'd be surprised if tennis were to resume by Sept: Murray

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'You have to feel like the whole world working normally again and travelling normally before tennis would go back to especially the major competitions'

Wozniacki celebrates her engagement to NBA star

Wozniacki celebrates her engagement to NBA star

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Caroline Wozniacki is again engaged to another athlete!

Sania-Hingis reign in Sydney after 30th straight win

Sania-Hingis reign in Sydney after 30th straight win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The world No 1 women's doubles team added another crown to their overflowing trophy vault, winning the WTA Apia International in Sydney. They beat Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the final.

ATP rankings: Prajnesh rises to career-high 84

ATP rankings: Prajnesh rises to career-high 84

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Injured Yuki out of top-200

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Kenin, Andreescu to be part of team event in Charleston in June

When sports secretary 'just wanted to talk, not listen'

When sports secretary 'just wanted to talk, not listen'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The All India Tennis Association (AITA), along with 10 other national federations (NSFs), was invited by sports secretary Radhey Shyam Julaniya for a video conference. AITA secretary general Hironmoy Chatterjee said they were 'extremely disappointed' by the attitude of Julaniya, who 'only talks and does not want to listen'.

After sealing No 1 spot, Sania-Martina enter 10th final of the year

After sealing No 1 spot, Sania-Martina enter 10th final of the year

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The duo of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis sailed into the 10th final of the year at the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) Finals after beating Chinese Taipei's Chan Hao-Ching and Chan Yung-Jan in straight sets, in Singapore, on Saturday.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much: Amitraj

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much: Amitraj

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The 'Big Three' of tennis world -- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic -- won't lose much due to the suspension of professional tours since they have already created their own legacies but the real struggle is for lower-ranked players, including the Indians, says legendary Vijay Amritraj. Amritraj said the trio of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal, who have a tight grip over Grand Slam tournaments, won't feel any financial stress or the pressure of progress.

Path clear for Serena to win record 24th Grand Slam?

Path clear for Serena to win record 24th Grand Slam?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Serena William powered her way to within two victories of a seventh US Open title on Tuesday and while she refused to look ahead there are many willing to do it for her, and what they see is a suddenly open path to a 24th Grand Slam.

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Williams's publicist Kelly Bush Novak was responding to a report on website Deadspin that an officer from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had visited seeking to drug test Williams outside the allotted daily window.

Tennis: Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

Tennis: Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'I think it's a great competition but ... I can't change my mind that two world cups (within two months) is not real'

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'This has been an emotional week and I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support.'

No handshakes, no fans as live tennis resumes in Germany

No handshakes, no fans as live tennis resumes in Germany

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Fans starved of live tennis action on TV will be able to watch the matches via a live stream on Tennis Channel's new Over-the-Top (OTT) platform -- Tennis Channel International or via Tennis Channel's.

Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Novak Djokovic was in imperious form before the circuit came to a halt. Djokovic said he initially struggled to cope with the uncertainty surrounding when tennis can restart after its shutdown in early March due to the novel coronavirus.

Spain's Lopez says unfair to resume tennis soon

Spain's Lopez says unfair to resume tennis soon

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'In order to resume, I think the Tour is going to be open when the world is completely open, and everybody can travel freely'

Tennis Rankings: Do you know India's best ranked player in singles?

Tennis Rankings: Do you know India's best ranked player in singles?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Reaping rewards of his consistent performance, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, on Monday, broke into men's singles top-100 for the first time in his career with a jump of six places that took him to 97.

Tennis roundup: Nadal, Federer seal Shanghai final showdown

Tennis roundup: Nadal, Federer seal Shanghai final showdown

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova eased past defending champion Peng Shuai 6-3, 6-1 at the Tianjin Open on Saturday to reach her first WTA final in almost two and a half years.

Sania slips to 182 in singles ranking

Sania slips to 182 in singles ranking

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Sania Mirza continued to slide down the ranking ladder as the Indian is now placed at number 182, a loss of 41 places, in the latest WTA list issued on Monday.

Serena concerned over Zika outbreak

Serena concerned over Zika outbreak

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Tennis star Serena Williams says she is concerned about the Zika outbreak ahead of August's Rio Olympics, but has faith in the support team dealing with worries about the mosquito-carried virus.

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Djokovic's comments add to controversy-fuelled day in tennis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic added to the sexism row, saying male tennis players should earn more money than their female counterparts as more people watch their matches.

Djokovic tests positive for Coronavirus

Djokovic tests positive for Coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Djokovic received severe backlash for organising the tournament with an audience amid the pandemic.

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a sleek win