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Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Glimpse the celebs who caught all the action on Centre Court on Sunday...

Beckham, Sharapova and a Star-Studded Day 1 at Wimbledon

Beckham, Sharapova and a Star-Studded Day 1 at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Maria Sharapova - who famously won the title at just 17 in 2004 - returned to the All England Club, sharing a selfie with football icon David Beckham.

Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon Dream Ends in Tears - Again

Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon Dream Ends in Tears - Again

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Ons Jabeur was forced to retire hurt in her opening-round clash against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Watching India and Australia compete in the series-deciding fifth Test was some experience for the 54-year-old American tennis legend.

Wimbledon: When Tendulkar met Federer

Wimbledon: When Tendulkar met Federer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Sitting in the Royal Box, Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd.

Planning a trip to Wimbledon next year? Your time starts now!

Planning a trip to Wimbledon next year? Your time starts now!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

First launched in 1924 and celebrating its centenary next year, the Wimbledon Ballot is intended to be the fairest means of obtaining tickets for The Championships.

PICS: Leander, Amritraj inducted into Hall of Fame

PICS: Leander, Amritraj inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Now both men have made history for their country, leaving a permanent mark on the history books.

Look Who Bopanna Bumped Into In London!

Look Who Bopanna Bumped Into In London!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Just two people who love #Wimbledon bumping into each other on the streets of London.'

Alcaraz-Djokovic in Wimbledon blockbuster repeat final

Alcaraz-Djokovic in Wimbledon blockbuster repeat final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Sunday's final promises a fitting climax to a soggy Championships, especially if it scales anywhere near the dizzy heights of last year's classic won by Alcaraz in five sets.

What's Ravi Shastri Up To In London?

What's Ravi Shastri Up To In London?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

'First Saturday packed centre court closed roof and a Grand Slam winner on view. @carlitosalcarazz. Special as always @wimbledon'.

When A Princess Met Tennis Royalty!

When A Princess Met Tennis Royalty!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The sun was shining down brightly on the courts at Wimbledon when Catherine, the princess of Wales, met tennis superstar Roger Federer on Sunday.

Nishikori, Osaka keep Japanese flag flying high in SW19

Nishikori, Osaka keep Japanese flag flying high in SW19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Japan continued to maintain a keen interest in both singles tournaments at Wimbledon after Kei Nishikori advanced to the third round with a win over Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky on Wednesday and Naomi Osaka followed suit in the women's draw.

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

What's Priyanka Doing At Wimbedon?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Watching unseeded Marketa Vondrousova script history at Wimbledon were several tennis and movie celebrities including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Sania crashes out of women's doubles in Wimbledon swansong

Sania crashes out of women's doubles in Wimbledon swansong

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Mirza would have ideally preferred to last a bit longer in her swansong at the SW-19 but she will undoubtedly remember hallowed lawns where she won her maiden doubles title alongside Martina Hingis, back in 2015.

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

She will first team up with Tunisian world number four Ons Jabeur for the doubles event at Eastbourne which gets underway this weekend.

Nadal confirms he is going to be a Dad

Nadal confirms he is going to be a Dad

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Nadal confirmed the rumours that he will be a father soon.

Look, who's teaming up at Wimbledon!

Look, who's teaming up at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Venus Williams is a two-time mixed doubles winner at Grand Slams, triumphing at the Australian Open and Roland Garros in 1998.

Ramanathan, Bhambri knocked out of Wimbledon Qualifiers

Ramanathan, Bhambri knocked out of Wimbledon Qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

India's singles players yet again failed to cross the qualifying hurdle at the Grand Slam stage as both Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri exited the Wimbledon championships

Sania's son Izhaan makes Wimbledon debut

Sania's son Izhaan makes Wimbledon debut

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Izhaan is seen smiling adorably while his mum and her partner can barely contain their joy on stunning 6th seeds Krawczyk and Guarachi in the opening round of he Wimbledon doubles championships on Thursday.

What's Priyanka Chopra doing at Wimbledon?

What's Priyanka Chopra doing at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Famous faces spotted at the finals:

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Grass has always suited Roger Federer's aggressive style, which is based on footwork, pace and ability to find sharp angles.

Smile on her lips, Pinki sets off for Wimbledon

Smile on her lips, Pinki sets off for Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Pinki Sonkar, who underwent a successful cleft repair surgery, which was later captured in the Oscar-winning documentary 'Smile Pinki', has been bestowed with the honour of flipping the coin before the start of the men's singles final at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Wimbledon: 5 moments we will never forget!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

With Wimbledon scrapped due to the pandemic, a flashback of some of the best moments from the last five championships at SW19.

Wimbledon: a promise of something momentous

Wimbledon: a promise of something momentous

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

This is the 124th edition of The Championships, as they are called. S Kalyana Ramanathan spends a day at London SW19 this week and finds that technology and romance coexist at this famous address.

French Open champion Ostapenko keen to show her best against Venus

French Open champion Ostapenko keen to show her best against Venus

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Latvian Jelena Ostapenko believes she is getting better with every round and hopes to showcase the best of her abilities against five-time champion Venus Williams in the Wimbledon quarter-finals later on Tuesday.

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Will it be a Federer vs Murray final at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Seven-time champion Federer faces last year's runner-up Milos Raonic in his quarter-final on Wednesday after defending champion Murray, who is chasing a third SW19 title, takes on big-serving American Sam Querrey for a place in the last four.

PHOTOS: Beckham, Bradley Cooper on Wimbledon's celebrity court

PHOTOS: Beckham, Bradley Cooper on Wimbledon's celebrity court

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Wimbedon, which is considered as the top tennis tournament in the world is drawing to it's business end. Like every year, 2016 also witnessed several celebrities taking centre stage at the SW19 courts. Football icon David Beckham and Hollywood Bradley Cooper were among those watching Roger Federer against Marin Cilic on Wednesday. Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge was seen cheering from the royal box when Serena Williams cruised past Elena Vesnina in the women's semi-final on Thursday.

Who said what after Federer's Wimbledon exit

Who said what after Federer's Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

World No.3 Roger Federer was knocked out of Wimbledon semifinal by sixth seeded Milos Raonic. The 17-time Grand Slam winner Federer, who last won a major title way back at 2012 Wimbledon, missed out on a golden chance to claim his record eight title at the SW19 with nemesis and world No.1 Novak Djokovic also ousted in the earlier round. Reactions soon started pouring in after Federer's heartbreaking defeat with some hailing the fighting spirit of the Swiss legend.

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Novak Djokovic has lost his aura of invincibility but coach Andre Agassi says nobody should be surprised if the Serb goes on to claim his fourth Wimbledon title this month.

The top men's contenders at Wimbledon

The top men's contenders at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Check out the top men's contenders at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships:

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Venus Williams carrying the hopes of the Williams clan while her younger sibling takes time out to have a baby.

Dustin Brown, who?

Dustin Brown, who?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Dustin Brown stole the show at Wimbledon with a sensational upset win over Rafael Nadal. Find out more about this German journeyman...

No time for 'greatest match' reminiscing for Nadal

No time for 'greatest match' reminiscing for Nadal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

'I'm feeling good...Expectations are always high. I am not here to play the tournament; I am here to try to have a good result'

Federer ready to put 'one stupid move' behind him

Federer ready to put 'one stupid move' behind him

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

All it took was "one stupid move" for Roger Federer's season to fall into an abyss.

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Norma Godinho has just about caught her breath after all the action at SW19 on Super Sunday. Here are Norma's memorable moments from this year's Wimbledon.

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Dhruv Munjal on why Novak Djokovic may yet win that highly contested title.

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Check out some of the up-and-comers who could cause an upset at Wimbledon this year.

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'One year Borg worked on his serve, another year on the slice, the third year on his grip.'

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.