Upsets on Day 1 at the Australian Open

Rediff.com takes stock of the seeded casualties on the first day of the Australian Open. IMAGE: The USA’s Sloane Stephens reacts during her first round match against China’s Qiang......

Stosur hopes to put lean year behind her

Samantha Stosur hopes to banish her home court demons on the way to more Grand Slam glory after failing to add to her major trophies in 2012, the Australian said on Friday. -Tour Finals: Deja vu......

US Open: Serena handed tough draw, Federer could meet Djokovic in last eight

IMAGE: Serena Williams will be chasing Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slams when she makes a comeback to the US Open. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images Serena Williams, who is aiming for a......

'It took me a while to realize I won't win every single match'

Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts during her women's singles match at the French Open. Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters Maria Sharapova knows the pitfalls of being a prodigy and after easing......

Paes-Damm in last eight

Leander Paes and Martin Damm stormed into the quarter-finals of the men's doubles at Wimbledon on Monday.The seventh seeded Indo-Czech pair had things their way while beating Cyril Suk and Robin......