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Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

While prone to losing to modest opponents, Kyrgios often produces his best tennis when up against one of the 'Big Three' of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Nadal.

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic fired 19 aces to topple Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 and set up a second-round clash with either Dan Evans or Russian 10th seed Andrey Rublev.

Bopanna-Roger-Vasselin knock Paes-Stepanek out of Cincinati Masters

Bopanna-Roger-Vasselin knock Paes-Stepanek out of Cincinati Masters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Rohan Bopanna and Edouard Roger-Vasselin knocked out Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek to advance to the semi-finals of the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

This time last year, Federer was the pundits' pick to claim a third Grand Slam title of 2017 in New York, after roaring back from a season decimated by injury to win the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Sharapova set to call time on coach Connors?

Sharapova set to call time on coach Connors?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova has reportedly decided to end her relationship with new coach Jimmy Connors, after losing to American Sloane Stephens in the second round of the Western & Southern Open at Cincinnati.

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The reality is no one, including some of the names that have shown up in the last few weeks, have any unilateral decision-making power in this,' Facebook India MD Ajit Mohan tells Peerzada Abrar.

Tennis returns to US as Brady claims first WTA title

Tennis returns to US as Brady claims first WTA title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The hard court, outdoor competition in Lexington, Kentucky, marked the WTA's first tournament in the United States since the coronavirus outbreak forced almost all sport into a long break earlier this year.

Meet US Open women's finalists Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens

Meet US Open women's finalists Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Here is a player profile, a look at the form and records of American Madison Keys and compatriot Sloane Stephens ahead of Saturday's US Open final (prefix number denotes seeding)

Here is where Nadal will start his 2018 season

Here is where Nadal will start his 2018 season

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Rafael Nadal announced on Sunday that he would be opening his 18th season as a professional at the Brisbane International in January.

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of 'different' Kyrgios

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of 'different' Kyrgios

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Kyrgios earned a suspended six-month ban in September for those transgressions but it only applies to the ATP Tour and not the Davis Cup.

Intense practice, baby time puts Serena in right frame

Intense practice, baby time puts Serena in right frame

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The ruthless American needed less than an hour to defeat Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 and notch her 19th consecutive win over the Russian in what some charitably dub a "rivalry."

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This will be her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second round in 2017.

Sports Shorts: Disappointing finish to PGA Championships for Lahiri; Thomas win

Sports Shorts: Disappointing finish to PGA Championships for Lahiri; Thomas win

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday.

PHOTOS: Sharapova advances, Venus knocked out

PHOTOS: Sharapova advances, Venus knocked out

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Fifth seed Maria Sharapova needed three sets to dispose of American Madison Keys, while 16th seed Lucie Safarova knocked out Venus Williams at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, on Tuesday.

'Tanking' controversy strikes men's tennis again

'Tanking' controversy strikes men's tennis again

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Gael Monfils loses in Cincinnati amid accusations of tanking.

Barty reclaims No 1 spot, Andreescu up to fifth

Barty reclaims No 1 spot, Andreescu up to fifth

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

French Open champion Barty exited the tournament in the last 16 but regained the number one spot after last year's champion Naomi Osaka was also knocked out at the same stage.

Wawrinka and Azarenka awarded US Open wildcards

Wawrinka and Azarenka awarded US Open wildcards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Former World No 1 Azarenka, the winner of two Australian Open titles and twice a US Open runner-up, withdrew from last year's tournament at Flushing Meadows because of a child custody battle.

US Open: Djokovic, Federer on collision course

US Open: Djokovic, Federer on collision course

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Wimbledon finalists Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are on a semi-final collision course at the US Open after they were placed in the same half of the draw.

Bopanna-Qureshi, Bhupathi-Mirnyi score

Bopanna-Qureshi, Bhupathi-Mirnyi score

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul Haq Qureshi avenged their defeat in the Cincinnati Masters, stunning fourth seeds Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Martin Matkowski of Poland in the first round of the Pilot Pen tennis tournament in New Haven on Wednesday. The unseeded Indo-Pak pair scored a 6-3, 2-6, 10-5 win to secure a quarter-final berth in the US $663,750 hard court event.

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

Bardy ends Gauff's run; Bencic withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

American Jennifer Brady defeated compatriot Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 at the Top Seed Open on Saturday, earning a spot in her first WTA final.

Nadal whips Medvedev; Serena retires injured in final

Nadal whips Medvedev; Serena retires injured in final

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Top seed Rafa Nadal overwhelmed Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-0 to win his fifth Rogers Cup on Sunday in Montreal -- the first time he has retained a title outside of clay.

Federer ends seven-month title drought

Federer ends seven-month title drought

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Roger Federer ended a seven-month title drought with a 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 win over American Mardy Fish in the Cincinnati Masters final on Sunday to send a timely reminder of his class just a week before the US Open. Federer captured his 63rd title in his 90th final and his victory was his fourth at Cincinnati since his first win in the tournament in 2005.

Every weapon at hand for Serena in US Open final, says coach

Every weapon at hand for Serena in US Open final, says coach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Serena's coach said it had been a winding road following the birth of her daughter in 2017 to the kind of peak performance that brought her US Open success in the past.

Expect the unexpected at this year's US Open!

Expect the unexpected at this year's US Open!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

With Serena Williams vying to safeguard her World No 1 ranking and Djokovic fighting off a wrist injury, expect to see a few surprises at the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year

Federer commences US Open bid against challenging Mayer

Federer commences US Open bid against challenging Mayer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

World number two Roger Federer launches his bid for a sixth US Open title, and his first since 2008, with a first-round match against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday.

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Thapar currently holds the position of US District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Nagal to clash with Federer in US Open opener

Nagal to clash with Federer in US Open opener

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Earning a dream Grand Slam debut for himself, Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal set up a US Open first round clash against the legendary Roger Federer, one of the greatest players of all-time, on Monday.

Sania-Strycova make winning start in Pan Pacific Open

Sania-Strycova make winning start in Pan Pacific Open

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

India's Sania Mirza and her partner Barbora Strycova entered the second round of the women's doubles event at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday, after registering a hard-fought three sets win over unseeded local duo of Misaki Doi and Kurumi Nara. The second seeded Indo-Czech pair had to sweat it out for exactly two hours to getter of the Japanese combination 6-7(3) 7-5 10-8 in the super tie-breaker.

Reigning champ Osaka heads to New York striving for form, fitness and fun

Reigning champ Osaka heads to New York striving for form, fitness and fun

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

A difficult few months saw her fail to win a tournament, lose her number one ranking and crash out of Wimbledon in the first round.

5 players to watch out for on Day 7 of US Open

5 players to watch out for on Day 7 of US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Serena Williams returns to the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday

Meet the US Open women's finalists

Meet the US Open women's finalists

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Angelique Kerber has yet to lose a set in Flushing Meadows, but she has not faced the service firepower possessed by KarolinaPliskova, who has led the WTA Tour in aces in the last two seasons as well as at the US Open this year.

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Sloane Stephens will be defending her title at the U.S. Open but all eyes will be on Serena Williams over the coming two weeks as the six-times champion attempts to win her first Grand Slam title since becoming a mother.

Paris Masters PIX: In-form Djokovic inches closer to No 1 ranking

Paris Masters PIX: In-form Djokovic inches closer to No 1 ranking

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

World No 2 Djokovic, who received a first-round bye, broke his opponent's serve four times to extend his winning run to 19 matches.

US Open: Nadal faces Italian barrel Berrettini in semis

US Open: Nadal faces Italian barrel Berrettini in semis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Big serving Berrettini is having a breakout year, with two titles under his belt, one on grass and one on clay, and is now on the brink of becoming the first Italian male grand slam finalist in more than 40 years.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

STUNNING Photos from the world of Sport in the last 24 hours!

STUNNING Photos from the world of Sport in the last 24 hours!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Rediff.com presents interesting images from the world of sport captured in the last 24 hours!

TCS opens centre in US

TCS opens centre in US

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Country's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Tuesday said it has set up a software development and delivery center in North America with a capacity of 1,000 seats to cater to the customers there. The center located in Milford, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati, can accommodate up to 1,000 associates, TCS said in a statement. Cincinnati and the Ohio region met all TCS' criteria in terms of proximity to customers, strong talent pool and 10 Fortune 500 Companies.

Nadal overcomes Lapentti to secure top ranking

Nadal overcomes Lapentti to secure top ranking

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Rafael Nadal guaranteed he would top the world rankings with a 7-6, 6-1 victory over Ecuador's Nicolas Lapentti in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters.

The strange story behind birth of Vandeweghe-Hingis partnership

The strange story behind birth of Vandeweghe-Hingis partnership

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Coco Vandeweghe was in two minds whether to answer the call when an unknown number with a strange international dialling code popped up on her telephone last year.