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PSG stars dominate Ballon d'Or shortlist

PSG stars dominate Ballon d'Or shortlist

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Nine players from treble-winning Paris St Germain have been nominated for the men's Ballon d'Or this year along with the club's coach Luis Enrique as France Football announced the list of nominees on Thursday.

Becker's trophy auction raises over 680,000 pounds

Becker's trophy auction raises over 680,000 pounds

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The 51-year-old was declared bankrupt by a British court in 2017 in connection to a debt to private bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co, and the company dealing with his bankruptcy decided to auction 82 items from his collection.

Former World No 1 Becker bankrupt

Former World No 1 Becker bankrupt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The decision came after a failure to pay long-standing debt, according to reports in the English media.

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Factbox on Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Italian world number one Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the French Open final on Sunday to win his fifth Grand Slam title.

ATF price hiked by steep 7.5%, commercial LPG rate cut by Rs 58.5

ATF price hiked by steep 7.5%, commercial LPG rate cut by Rs 58.5

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The price of jet fuel (ATF) was sharply increased by 7.5 per cent on Tuesday, while the cost of LPG used in commercial establishments was reduced by Rs 58.50 per cylinder, reflecting shifts in international benchmark rates. After three rounds of price cuts, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by Rs 6,271.5 per kilolitre, or 7.5 per cent, to Rs 89,344.05 per kl in the national capital - home to one of the busiest airports in the country, according to state-owned fuel retailers.

Game, Set, Match! Krygios beats Becker in Twitter duel

Game, Set, Match! Krygios beats Becker in Twitter duel

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

There was a back and forth until the Aussie forced the German great into submission.

Djokovic wants to be THE greatest: Becker

Djokovic wants to be THE greatest: Becker

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Honestly, I think he can overtake them, but I wouldn't like to say that for sure. The race is on'

Rare earth curbs to hit EV, RE, defence sectors

Rare earth curbs to hit EV, RE, defence sectors

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

India's macroeconomic health is in a "relative goldilocks situation", and although the risk of higher landed oil prices, due to insurance cost surges and closure of choke points due to the brief Israel-Iran war, has receded, it is "too soon to sound the 'all clear' for the rest of the year", the Finance Ministry said on Friday.

Becker worried for Osaka's career following French Open withdrawal

Becker worried for Osaka's career following French Open withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Naomi Osaka's career could be in danger because of her mental health issues, according to six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker.

Disqualification worst moment of Djokovic's career, says Becker

Disqualification worst moment of Djokovic's career, says Becker

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic's stunning disqualification from the US Open on Sunday for striking a line judge with a ball is the most difficult moment in his career, said his former coach Boris Becker.

Becker appointed head of German men's tennis

Becker appointed head of German men's tennis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 49-year-old had a hugely successful spell coaching former world number one Novak Djokovic from 2013 to 2016, a period in which the Serb won six of his 12 Grand Slam titles.

Auto industry seeks govt's help for rare earth import from China

Auto industry seeks govt's help for rare earth import from China

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The automobile industry has sought government support in expediting approvals from the Chinese government for importing rare earth magnets used in various applications, including passenger cars. As per the industry sources, various domestic suppliers have already sought approval from the Chinese government through their local vendors in China.

Becker's diplomatic passport is 'fake', says Central Africa

Becker's diplomatic passport is 'fake', says Central Africa

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The Central African Republic (CAR) said on Tuesday that a diplomatic passport that tennis star Boris Becker claims entitles him to immunity in bankruptcy proceedings in Britain "is a fake."

Becker appointed Djokovic's head coach

Becker appointed Djokovic's head coach

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

World number two Novak Djokovic has appointed six-time grand slam winner Boris Becker as his head coach, the Serbian announced on Wednesday.

Karlovic upsets Becker

Karlovic upsets Becker

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Ivo Karlovic ousted sixth seeded German Benjamin Becker 7-5 7-6 in the first round of the U.S. Clay Court Championships on Monday.

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

Rediff.com18 May 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action the Bundesliga, Ligue 1

Becker believes Sharapova deserves second chance

Becker believes Sharapova deserves second chance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sharapova, 29, had called the ITF's original ruling "unfairly harsh" because she had not intentionally violated anti-doping rules.

Boris Becker slams Murray over doping suspicions

Boris Becker slams Murray over doping suspicions

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

German tennis legend Boris Becker has issued a stringing rebuke against second-ranked Andy Murray for saying that he has been suspicious of his opponents doping in the past and described his comments as "totally out of order".

Becker ousts fourth seed Davydenko

Becker ousts fourth seed Davydenko

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Germany's Benjamin Becker caused the biggest upset at Wimbledon so far on Tuesday by knocking out fourth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Bayern's Neuer injured after goal celebration

Bayern's Neuer injured after goal celebration

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Sky Sports Germany reported that the 38-year-old will miss the Bundesliga club's next four games, including the second leg of the Champions League tie at Leverkusen.

Djokovic splits with coach Becker after three years

Djokovic splits with coach Becker after three years

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

World number two Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he and his coach Boris Becker have mutually agreed to end their three-year-long partnership. Djokovic, who lost the number one ranking he had held for 122 weeks to Britain's Andy Murray in November, asserted the goals they had set together have been fulfilled. He also thanked the German tennis legend for his cooperation and dedication. "Boris Becker and I have jointly decided to end our cooperation. The goals we set when we started working together have been completely fulfilled, and I want to thank him for the cooperation, teamwork, dedication and commitment," the 29-year-old, who clinched this year's Australian and French Open, confirmed on Facebook.

Walter Becker: The mathematical wizard of the scoresheet

Walter Becker: The mathematical wizard of the scoresheet

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The fandom of Walter Becker was rather obscure, but his death has left a huge void in the music industry.

Communicating with Becker not cheating: Djokovic

Communicating with Becker not cheating: Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Coaches will come under nearly as much scrutiny as the players over the next fortnight at Wimbledon with every facial gesture captured on the TV cameras and repeated in super slow motion.

I sympathise with Tiger, says Becker

I sympathise with Tiger, says Becker

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Former tennis champion Boris Becker says he sympathises with Tiger Woods, whose life is in turmoil after he admitted cheating on his wife.

PIX: Liverpool thrash Spurs to seal Premier League title

PIX: Liverpool thrash Spurs to seal Premier League title

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Liverpool roared back from a goal behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the English Premier League title in style.

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended their seven-match winning streak in all competitions.

Djokovic has not worked hard enough, says Becker

Djokovic has not worked hard enough, says Becker

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Novak Djokovic lost his momentum in the second half of last season and was toppled as the world number one by Andy Murray because his work-rate dropped, the Serbian's former coach Boris Becker said on Wednesday. Speaking a day after the two terminated their cooperation by mutual consent, German Becker said Djokovic's need to spend more time with his family had derailed him on the court.

'Becker must overhaul lifestyle as Djokovic coach'

'Becker must overhaul lifestyle as Djokovic coach'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker, who took over as coach of World No 2 Novak Djokovic last month, needs to change his lifestyle and step out of the media spotlight, his former Davis Cup coach Niki Pilic said on Monday.

Becker wins suit against German paper

Becker wins suit against German paper

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

Former top tennis player Boris Becker has won 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) in a lawsuit.

Becker says he sympathises with Tiger Woods

Becker says he sympathises with Tiger Woods

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Former tennis champion Boris Becker says he sympathises with Tiger Woods, whose life is in turmoil after he admitted cheating on his wife. Becker, 42, who fathered a child with a Russian model after a brief sexual encounter in a cupboard at a London restaurant while his wife was pregnant, said he could identify with the golf star.

Becker to leave Germany for Switzerland

Becker to leave Germany for Switzerland

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Becker is another prominent German who is escaping the country's high taxes by moving abroad.\n\n

Becker, Tamarine win Den Bosch Open

Becker, Tamarine win Den Bosch Open

Rediff.com21 Jun 2009

Germany's Benjamin Becker defeated Dutch wild card entry Raemon Sluiter 7-5, 6-3 to win the Den Bosch Open final on Saturday. In the women's event, Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand had earlier successfully defended her title by defeating 19-year-old Yanina Wickmayer 6-3, 7-5.

Nadal is world number one: Becker

Nadal is world number one: Becker

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

The ATP computer says otherwise but Boris Becker believes Rafael Nadal has already replaced Roger Federer as the world number one.

FA Cup shocker! Liverpool crash out in stunning upset

FA Cup shocker! Liverpool crash out in stunning upset

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

A much-changed Liverpool were dumped out of the FA Cup by struggling second-tier side Plymouth Argyle, who pulled off a stunning 1-0 fourth round win.

Djokovic to rack Becker's brain for mental gain

Djokovic to rack Becker's brain for mental gain

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Boris Becker's first priority will be to help Novak Djokovic gain a 'mental edge' when the pressure rises at the grand slams, the Australian Open champion said in Melbourne on Thursday.

Djokovic will be feeling invincible, says Becker

Djokovic will be feeling invincible, says Becker

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Novak Djokovic will begin his French Open quest feeling "invincible" on Monday, according to former world number one Boris Becker.

Becker dents Kuerten's hopes

Becker dents Kuerten's hopes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Former world number one Gustavo Kuerten's hopes of reaching the Las Vegas Open quarter-finals were dented when he lost to the German in his opening round-robin match.

Battling Becker reaches first career final

Battling Becker reaches first career final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

Unseeded German Benjamin Becker stunned third-seed Tomas Berdych to reach his first ATP final at the Thailand Open on Saturday.

Becker hired to improve mental approach: Djokovic

Becker hired to improve mental approach: Djokovic

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Coach Boris Becker can help Novak Djokovic acquire a greater mental toughness to better his recent record in Grand Slam finals, the Serb said ahead of the Dubai Championships which begin on Monday.

Becker stuns Safin, Karlovic batters Fish

Becker stuns Safin, Karlovic batters Fish

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

German sixth seed Benjamin Becker beat Marat Safin to set up a semi-final meeting with Ivo Karlovic, who had earlier dispatched fifth seeded American Mary Fish at the San Jose Open.