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Nothing left for me to prove, says new world number one Kerber

Nothing left for me to prove, says new world number one Kerber

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Newly-crowned world number one Angelique Kerber has nothing left to prove after clinching the U.S. Open for a second grand slam this year and securing a place in the record books, the German said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old became the oldest player to rise to that rank when the new list was published on Monday, capping a memorable summer that also included the Olympic silver medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and a Wimbledon final appearance.

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Roger Federer is the form player going into next week's U.S. Open but Novak Djokovic is favourite to win the title for a second time, according to former champion John McEnroe.

Sania-Strycova enter Japan final

Sania-Strycova enter Japan final

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

India's Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova defeated unseeded pair of Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Spain's Maria Jose Martina Sanchez 4-6, 6-3, 10-5 to enter the Toray Pan Pacific Open final, in Tokyo on Friday.

Medvedev goes from villain to hero at US Open

Medvedev goes from villain to hero at US Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'I know earlier in the tournament I said something in kind of a bad way and now I'm saying it in a good way: That it's because of your energy that I'm in the final'

Will the real Medvedev please stand up?

Will the real Medvedev please stand up?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Man of many faces, Medvedev now a Grand Slam finalist

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became the first Italian man since Corrado Barazzutti 42 years ago to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Sania-Strycova stunned by unseeded Dabrowski-Yifan in Miami Open final

Sania-Strycova stunned by unseeded Dabrowski-Yifan in Miami Open final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The third-seeded pair was defeated by the unseeded Canadian-Chinese duo 6-4, 6-3.

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

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

Want to study in the US?

Want to study in the US?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

In an online chat, Prof Nora Burke Wagner, Assistant Director, Student Affairs and Anjali Khavnekar, India Co-ordinator for University of Cincinnati, USA discussed higher education in the US.

Sania-Bethanie reign supreme

Sania-Bethanie reign supreme

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Sania and her American partner defeated Jidkova and Poutchek 7-6(4), 7-5 to romp home at the WTA Tier III event on Sunday.

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Maria Sharapova gets US Open wildcard

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her first Grand Slam appearance in over 18 months after she was awarded a main-draw wildcard for the upcoming US Open, the tennis tournament's organisers confirmed on Tuesday.

Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

Sania Mirza, Martina Hingis part ways

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The Indian tennis ace will team up with Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, while Martina to pair with Coco Vandeweghe of the United States.

Roddick overpowers Ferrero

Roddick overpowers Ferrero

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Here's why this Canadian will miss US open

Here's why this Canadian will miss US open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the US Open due to a persistent wrist injury but plans to return to the Tour later in the year, the Canadian said on late on Wednesday.

US Open Preview: Azarenka relishes chance to face Williams in final again

US Open Preview: Azarenka relishes chance to face Williams in final again

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

A confident Victoria Azarenka will get a chance to avenge last year's US Open final defeat to Serena Williams after the pair came through their semi-finals on Friday to set up a re-match.

PHOTOS: Medvedev, Nadal to clash in US Open final

PHOTOS: Medvedev, Nadal to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Medvedev whips Dimitrov to enter US Open final

Kyrgios mostly keeps his cool to see off Hoang

Kyrgios mostly keeps his cool to see off Hoang

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios mostly kept his cool en route to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 dismantling of Antoine Hoang in their second round clash at the US Open on Thursday. The 28th seed had a row with the umpire even before the match started but avoided a full scale meltdown to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows for the fourth time.

US Open, Day 1: Gasquet stunned, Cilic advances

US Open, Day 1: Gasquet stunned, Cilic advances

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The year's final grand slam began with an upset as 13th-seeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet was upended 6-2 6-2 6-3 by Britain's world number 84 Kyle Edmund at the U.S. Open on Monday. Gasquet, who has reached the last 16 at Flushing Meadows four times in his career, was outplayed throughout and his U.S. Open experience lasted just one hour, 41 minutes.

US Open: World No 1 Simona Halep STUNNED in first round

US Open: World No 1 Simona Halep STUNNED in first round

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

World number one Simona Halep was upset 6-2, 6-4 by unseeded Estonian Kaia Kanepi in the U.S. Open first round on Monday, the second consecutive year the Romanian has lost her opening match at Flushing Meadows.

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Halep's near-flawless display at the All England Club marked a spectacular return to form after her world ranking dropped from first to seventh between mid-January and July.

Sports Shorts: Wang survives scare; Nagal enters final round

Sports Shorts: Wang survives scare; Nagal enters final round

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Tennis round-up: Nadal, Federer cruise in Montreal with No 1 ranking in sight

Tennis round-up: Nadal, Federer cruise in Montreal with No 1 ranking in sight

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

A day after celebrating his 36th birthday, Federer played the aggressive game that has propelled him to five titles, including two grand slams, this year, attacking the net and rocketing second serves.

Don't know if I will be there in 2020, says emotional Sania

Don't know if I will be there in 2020, says emotional Sania

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Trying hard to hold back tears, an emotional Sania Mirza was at loss of words in explaining the defeat with partner Rohan Bopanna in the mixed doubles event of the Rio Olympic Games on Monday. The fourth seed Indian duo of Sania and Bopanna lost the bronze play-off to Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Radek Stepanek 1-6 5-7. Sania, who is already 29 and has recoverd from three career-threarening injuries, knows that it was her last and best chance to win an Olympic medal.

Sania-Strycova pair win Pan Pacific Open title

Sania-Strycova pair win Pan Pacific Open title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

India's Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova defeated China's Chen Liang and Zhaoxuan Yang 6-1, 6-1 in the final to win the women's doubles titles at Toray Pan Pacific Open, in Tokyo, on Saturday.

Nadal starts training to bounce back from Wimbledon loss

Nadal starts training to bounce back from Wimbledon loss

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

French Open Champion Rafael Nadal has resumed training, and is looking to bounce back from his shock first-round exit at Wimbledon, as he starts his hard court season in Montreal on August 5.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic blasted past qualifier Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo.

Paes reveals Lendl's role in US Open triumph

Paes reveals Lendl's role in US Open triumph

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Leander Paes, the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open Era, says at 40 he still has lots to learn.

Check out the US Open women's semi-finalists

Check out the US Open women's semi-finalists

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Venus Williams will take on compatriot Sloane Stephens in one semi-final before her fellow Americans Madison Keys battles it out with CoCo Vandeweghe in the other in all-American semi-final in the women's singles at the US Open.

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic lost to rivals Roger Federer and Andy Murray in the finals of US Open warm-up events but the Serb insists those defeats have aided his preparations for the last grand slam of the season.

'Is work experience important to pursue MBA in the US?'

'Is work experience important to pursue MBA in the US?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

In an online chat with readers on October 30, Charlie Schwartz, Assistant Director for International Admissions, University of Cincinnati addressed queries related to new programmes, merit scholarships available at the university and offered advice on how to write a good essay.

Murray sets up revenge chance against Federer

Murray sets up revenge chance against Federer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Roger Federer and Andy Murray advanced to the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open in contrasting fashion on Friday to set up a rematch of their Wimbledon clash.

A nearly-6000 points gap and No 1 spot still distant dream for Murray

A nearly-6000 points gap and No 1 spot still distant dream for Murray

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Murray, 28, moved up above Federer to second in the ATP's latest rankings on Monday, courtesy of his dazzling displays in Montreal culminating in 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Serb Djokovic in an absorbing three-hour duel.

Djokovic hails his return to the top as phenomenal

Djokovic hails his return to the top as "phenomenal"

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The 14-time Grand Slam winner said he is happy and proud to have reached the summit of the game for a fourth separate spell.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

Federer, Nadal look to turn back the clock at New York

Federer, Nadal look to turn back the clock at New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

With the physical demands of modern-day tennis taking its toll the tournament will start without four of the top 11 in the ATP rankings including defending champion Stan Wawrinka who ended his season early with a knee injury.

Murray strolls into last four at Melbourne Park

Murray strolls into last four at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Andy Murray ruthlessly dismissed unseeded Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the fourth year in a row on Wednesday.

The numbers behind Djokovic's domination

The numbers behind Djokovic's domination

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Novak Djokovic claimed his sixth Australian Open title on Sunday as the 28-year-old continues to dominate men's tennis. Here are some of the key statistics for the all-conquering Serb.

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amul Thapar, 47, had become in 2007 the first South Asian Article III judge when he was appointed as a US District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Bhupathi-Bopanna clinch Paris Masters title

Bhupathi-Bopanna clinch Paris Masters title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna clinched the Paris Masters, their second title of the year, after scoring a hard-fought win over Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi and Jean-Julien Rojer, on Sunday.