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PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova edges past Halep

PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova edges past Halep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Novak Djokovic destroyed a woeful Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1, 6-2 to book his place in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters.

Anand beats Topalov in TV blitz chess

Anand beats Topalov in TV blitz chess

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

The Indian ace won the first game with black pieces and then drew the second with white to score over the Bulgarian.

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter semis in Rotterdam

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter semis in Rotterdam

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The unseeded Indo-Canadian combine beat the Romanian-Dutch pairing of Tecau and Rojer 6-2, 3-6, 10-7 in a quarters

Rollins equals fourth-fastest hurdles time

Rollins equals fourth-fastest hurdles time

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Brianna Rollins equalled the fourth fastest 100 metres hurdles ever run as she clocked a stunning 12.26 seconds at the U.S. world championship trials on Saturday at Des Moines, Iowa.

Bopanna-Mergea down Murray-Nestor to enter Citi Open quarters

Bopanna-Mergea down Murray-Nestor to enter Citi Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Indian doubles specialist and his Romanian partner defeated the Scottish-Canadian team 2-6, 6-1, 10-3 in the opening round of the US $1,753,020 hard-court event.

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Sharapova was broken in the first game but fought back to draw level before going on to take the first set with a hold to love.

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Djokovic announces Balkan region series, Thiem joins

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Kenin, Andreescu to be part of team event in Charleston in June

Dimitrov and Halep win domestic sports awards

Dimitrov and Halep win domestic sports awards

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Wimbledon semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov has been named Bulgaria's Athlete of the Year in a nationwide poll conducted by sports journalists while French Open runner-up Simona Halep won the award in neigbouring Romania.

Hewitt too slick for Dimitrov on grass

Hewitt too slick for Dimitrov on grass

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Former Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt gave Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov a grasscourt masterclass in a second-round victory at the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club on Wednesday.

Review: Shivaay is an absolute catastrophe

Review: Shivaay is an absolute catastrophe

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

'This Ajay Devgn video game gets more unwatchable with each minute -- and there are 173 of them,' rues Raja Sen.

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Seven-time European champions AC Milan hit back from two goals down against Celtic to claim a 4-2 victory that sent them into the Europa League knockout phase on Thursday as they were among 14 teams to progress in Europe's second-tier competition.

It's official: Sharapova confirms Dimitrov romance

It's official: Sharapova confirms Dimitrov romance

Rediff.com13 May 2013

World No 2 Tennis star, Maria Sharapova, has confirmed that she is dating the highly-rated Bulgarian fellow player Grigor Dimitrov.

Federer upset by Nishikori in Madrid third round

Federer upset by Nishikori in Madrid third round

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Defending champion Roger Federer became the second high-profile casualty at the Madrid Open when he was beaten 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 by Japanese 14th seed Kei Nishikori in the third round.

Bulgaria, Hungary lose appeals against racism sanctions

Bulgaria, Hungary lose appeals against racism sanctions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Bulgaria and Hungary have lost appeals against the decision to make them play their next home World Cup qualifiers behind closed doors after their fans were found guilty of racist and anti-semitic behaviour respectively.

Nadal edges closer to maiden Paris Masters title

Nadal edges closer to maiden Paris Masters title

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Nadal faced no break points in a ruthless display to set up a meeting with Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

2 deals during Gen V K Singh's tenure under scanner

2 deals during Gen V K Singh's tenure under scanner

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Two defence procurement processes initiated during the tenure of former Army Chief Gen V K Singh are under the scanner following allegations of irregularities.

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray ousted; Medvedev advances

Aus Open PIX: Raducanu, Murray ousted; Medvedev advances

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Nadal subdues inspired Dimitrov, sets up Tsonga clash

Nadal subdues inspired Dimitrov, sets up Tsonga clash

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Eight-times champion Rafael Nadal was taken to the brink by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov before completing a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals. He will meet Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who beat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka.

Adria Tour final cancelled after Dimitrov tests positive for COVID-19

Adria Tour final cancelled after Dimitrov tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The final of the Croatia event in the coastal resort of Zadar, the second leg of the tour which would have featured world number one Novak Djokovic and Russian Andrey Rublev, was cancelled as a result.

Australian Open odd balls: Is 'Baby Federer' Sharapova's new flame

Australian Open odd balls: Is 'Baby Federer' Sharapova's new flame

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Who is up to what outside the courts of Melbourne Park at the Australian Open? Find out here!

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 8 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday

Denmark claim racism after Bulgaria match

Denmark claim racism after Bulgaria match

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Denmark are to complain to FIFA over alleged racist chants directed at defender Patrick Mtliga during their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia on Friday, the Danish FA (DBU) said.

Emotional Murray battles to Brisbane victory

Emotional Murray battles to Brisbane victory

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

An emotional Andy Murray fought back tears and dedicated his victory to "a sick friend" after defeating Grigor Dimitrov in a gripping Brisbane International final on Sunday.

Istanbul Open: Dimitrov suffers racket-smashing meltdown

Istanbul Open: Dimitrov suffers racket-smashing meltdown

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov smashed three rackets on his way to losing the Istanbul Open final to Argentine Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.

Fans criticise Berbatov for snubbing national team

Fans criticise Berbatov for snubbing national team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov has been heavily criticised in his homeland after he snubbed the Bulgarian national team for a second time in 28 months.

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Grischuk, Carlsen extends lead

Shamkir Chess: Anand draws with Grischuk, Carlsen extends lead

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Having lost to Russian Sergey Karjakin in the previous round, Anand's chances to catch up with Carlsen at the top have now almost evaporated as the reigning world champion is now 1.5 points ahead of the Indian with just two rounds to go in the category-22 event.

Harika bows out of World Chess Championship

Harika bows out of World Chess Championship

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Grandmaster D Harika bowed out of the world championship after playing a draw in must-win second game with former Bulgarian world champion Antoaneta Stefanova in the semifinals, which she lost 0.5-1.5 in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia.

Sports Shorts: Rashid Khan wins by a stroke in Thailand

Sports Shorts: Rashid Khan wins by a stroke in Thailand

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

India's Rashid Khan produced a strong back nine performance to win the Chiangmai Golf Classic by one shot for his second Asian Tour title on Sunday.

Djokovic named Balkan athlete of the year

Djokovic named Balkan athlete of the year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Serbia's World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has been named Balkan Athlete of the Year, the Bulgarian state news agency (BTA) said on Tuesday.

Petrova suspension lifted after U-turn on meldonium

Petrova suspension lifted after U-turn on meldonium

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Bulgarian triple jumper Gabriela Petrova had her doping suspension lifted by the IAAF on Monday, less than a week after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced an amnesty for athletes who had tested positive for meldonium before March 1.

PIX: Manchester United held; Arsenal and Inter win

PIX: Manchester United held; Arsenal and Inter win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen scored his first goal for the club since last month's move from Tottenham Hotspur to set up a 2-0 win at Ludogorets Razgrad in their Europa League last 32, first leg on Thursday. Getafe pulled off a surprise 2-0 home win over last year's Champions League semi-finalists Ajax Amsterdam, while Manchester United were held 1-1 at Club Brugge in wet and windy conditions. Wolverhampton Wanderers' Diogo Jota scored a second successive hat-trick in the competition to lead his side to a 4-0 victory over Espanyol and Arsenal won 1-0 at Olympiakos Piraeus with a late Alexandre Lacazette goal.

Madrid Open: Dimitrov packs off Djokovic

Madrid Open: Dimitrov packs off Djokovic

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Novak Djokovic was dumped out of the Madrid Open in the second round on Tuesday when he went over on his ankle and incurred the wrath of the locals on the way to a shock 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 reverse to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Saina to miss Tokyo qualifier; Indian archers denied Swiss visa

Rediff.com6 May 2021

India has been battling a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced many countries to ban travellers from India.

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

"I want to dedicate my gold to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. He has inspired me," Punia tweeted after his victory.

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Defending champion Federer, battling a flu bug according to the local media, was made to work hard by his Bulgarian opponent before the Swiss master prevailed 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 at the Pat Rafter Arena. "It was tough. Grigor's a great shotmaker, the future's ahead of him in the game," Federer said after setting up a semi-final against Austrian youngster Dominic Thiem.

Sharapova struggles past Pironkova

Sharapova struggles past Pironkova

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Top seed Maria Sharapova overcame a second-set wobble to beat Tsvetana Pironkova 7-6, 6-7, 6-0 and reach the Wimbledon third round.

US Open: Nadal faces Italian barrel Berrettini in semis

US Open: Nadal faces Italian barrel Berrettini in semis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Big serving Berrettini is having a breakout year, with two titles under his belt, one on grass and one on clay, and is now on the brink of becoming the first Italian male grand slam finalist in more than 40 years.

Here's what Kyrgios told Dimitrov after epic Australian Open match

Here's what Kyrgios told Dimitrov after epic Australian Open match

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov kept cool in the Rod Laver Arena maelstrom to knock home favourite Nick Kyrgios out of the Australian Open in a fourth-round thriller on Sunday.

My time at United is running out: Berbatov

My time at United is running out: Berbatov

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Striker Dimitar Berbatov wants to leave Manchester United because he feels he has fallen out of favour with manager Alex Ferguson.