Grand Slam

Maria Sharapova overcomes holder Caroline Wozniacki to reach Australian Open last-16

Sharapova will take on local hope Ashleigh Barty in the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Jan 18, 2019, 14:04 PM IST

Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty downs Maria Sakkari to reach last-16

Barty will come up against former world number one and former champion Maria Sharapova in the last-16 clash.

Jan 18, 2019, 13:45 PM IST

Dominant Novak Djokovic shines in Melbourne Park opener

Soaking up the Rod Laver Arena limelight, the Serbian tennis maestro moved superbly in his opener and hit 42 winners to wrap up the one-sided clash in little more than two hours.

Jan 15, 2019, 20:32 PM IST

Angelique Kerber feels solid again with new coach Rainer Schuettler

Kerber will kick start her campaign at the 2019 Australian Open against Polona Hercog of Slovenia on January 14. 

Jan 12, 2019, 12:39 PM IST

My son will be free to choose whatever career he likes: Sania Mirza

Sania and her cricketer-husband Shoaib Malik, who were expecting their first child, were blessed with the baby boy on October 30. 

Jan 10, 2019, 20:31 PM IST

Serena says she is victim of 'discrimination' over drug tests

Williams has been tested on five occasions in 2018, unlike other American players who have been tested once or not at all.

Jul 26, 2018, 14:33 PM IST

Federer routs Mannarino to enter quarterfinals, eyes record title

Roger Federer whizzed into the quarter-finals with a 6-0 7-5 6-4 win, chases his 21st Grand Slam title.

 

Jul 10, 2018, 00:11 AM IST

Better day for seeds after two days of shocks at Wimbledon

American Madison Keys, the 10th seed, made sure she was not amongst the casualties when she beat Thailand's Luksika Kumkhum 6-4 6-3.

Jul 04, 2018, 22:40 PM IST

Roger Federer gears up to extend his dominance at Wimbledon

Roger Federer did not drop a set last year as he ended a five-year wait for his eighth Wimbledon title, beating Croatia Marin Cilic in the final to move past the professional era record he shared with American Pete Sampras.

Jun 29, 2018, 12:57 PM IST

Novak Djokovic accepts Queen's Club wildcard ahead of Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic boosted his chances of playing at Wimbledon after he accepted a wildcard to compete at next week`s Fever-Tree Championships at Queen`s Club, tournament organizers said on Monday.

Jun 12, 2018, 08:52 AM IST

Rafael Nadal defeats Dominic Thiem in three-sets, wins 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal now has 17 Grand Slam titles, just three behind Roger Federer.

Jun 10, 2018, 22:06 PM IST

French Open: Krejcikova, Siniakova claim maiden Grand Slam doubles title

The Czech tennis pair of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova on Sunday earned their maiden Grand Slam doubles title, defeating Japanese duo Makoto Ninomiya and Eri Hozumi 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the French Open women`s doubles.

Jun 10, 2018, 19:44 PM IST

Rafael Nadal eyes 11th French Open title as clock ticks

Rafael Nadal admits that his desire to clinch an 11th French Open title on Sunday is fired by his growing realisation that the end of his career may not be too far away.

Jun 10, 2018, 09:31 AM IST

Brazilian tennis great Maria Bueno dies

Brazilian tennis legend Maria Bueno, who dominated the women`s game in the late 1950s and for much of the 1960s, has died at the age of 78 after a battle with mouth cancer.

Jun 09, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

French Open: Maria Sharapova hits back at Serena Williams in book row

Former world number one Maria Sharapova hit back at Serena Williams criticism of her autobiography on Wednesday -- two days after their much-anticipated showdown at the French Open was scuppered by an injury to her American rival.

Jun 07, 2018, 09:22 AM IST

Wimbledon: Andy Murray's Wimbledon hopes hit after tournament pull-out

 Andy Murray's hopes of being fit enough to play at Wimbledon have taken a fresh hit after he pulled out of his planned comeback next week in the Netherlands.

Jun 06, 2018, 16:03 PM IST

French Open: Highlights of 10th day

Marco Cecchinato became the first Italian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final in 40 years after defeating former champion Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6(4) 1-6 7-6(11) at the French Open on Tuesday.

Jun 06, 2018, 13:32 PM IST

French Open: Caroline Garcia confident she'll win a Grand Slam title

Caroline Garcia was knocked out of the French Open fourth round by Angelique Kerber on Monday, but the local favourite is confident that she has what it takes to become the first French Grand Slam champion since 2013.

Jun 05, 2018, 09:18 AM IST

FRENCH OPEN: Rafael Nadal swats aside Gasquet to march on at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal continued his bid for an 11th French Open title on Saturday by brushing aside home favourite Richard Gasquet to claim a 16th consecutive win over his childhood friend and reach the fourth round.

Jun 02, 2018, 20:47 PM IST

Alexander Zverev comes back from brink to reach French Open last 16

 Second seed Alexander Zverev saved a match point on his way to a five-set win over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur 6-2 3-6 4-6 7-6(3) 7-5 in the third round of the French Open on Friday, securing his first trip to the last 16 at Roland Garros.

Jun 01, 2018, 20:16 PM IST