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Nadal taken to extra time but still downs Australian teenager

Nadal taken to extra time but still downs Australian teenager

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Rafael Nadal was kept on Centre Court longer than he would have liked but that did not stop him from putting baby-faced Alex de Minaur firmly in his place with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win in the third round of Wimbledon on Saturday.

Kashmir: Trooper kills two colleagues

Kashmir: Trooper kills two colleagues

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

The shooting inside the camp triggered panic and consternation as senior officers and colleagues rushed to overpower the berserk trooper.

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Here is a list of US Open women's singles champions since the open era began in 1968:

Nadal thrashes Goffin to set up Barca final with teenager Tsitsipas

Nadal thrashes Goffin to set up Barca final with teenager Tsitsipas

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

World number one Nadal will meet Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's showpiece when he will target a record-extending 11th title in Barcelona a week after claiming the Monte Carlo Masters for the 11th time.

Man Utd boss Ferguson attacked

Man Utd boss Ferguson attacked

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Kevin Reynolds assaulted Alex Ferguson at London's Euston railway station, causing minor injuries to his leg.

Djokovic, Nadal closing in on SUPER showdown at the Big Apple

Djokovic, Nadal closing in on SUPER showdown at the Big Apple

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal can take a step closer to a 50th career showdown when they play their fourth-round matches at the US Open on Sunday.

US Open: Unseeded Millman stuns Federer in the fourth round

US Open: Unseeded Millman stuns Federer in the fourth round

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Millman advanced to a quarter-final match-up against sixth seed Novak Djokovic.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Nadal advance; Kerber knocked out

Wimbledon PIX: Federer, Nadal advance; Kerber knocked out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

IMAGES from the matches played during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, at Wimbledon in London on Thursday

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The former opening batsman joined as DOC in December last year following the suspension of CEO Thabang Moroe and has since signed a two-year deal with the option of extending for a third term.

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Grigor Dimitrov claimed the biggest title of his career and sent out a huge statement of intent as the stylish Bulgarian beat David Goffin 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to win the ATP Finals.

Tax fraud lawsuit filed against Cristiano Ronaldo

Tax fraud lawsuit filed against Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

In a statement, the prosecutor's office said Ronaldo had knowingly used a "business structure" created in 2010 to hide his income in Spain from his image rights.

Ferguson prepared to wait for Tevez

Ferguson prepared to wait for Tevez

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he would wait for as long as it takes to sign Argentine forward Carlos Tevez.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Blake eases past Kuznetsov

Blake eases past Kuznetsov

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The fifth seed continued his imperious run by casting aside fellow American Alex Kuznetsov in the Australian Open second round on Thursday.

Roddick struggles on way to quarters

Roddick struggles on way to quarters

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The American had a bumpy ride into the quarter-finals at Queen's, getting past wildcard Alex Bogdanovic 4-6, 7-6, 6-4.

Roddick struggles on way to Queen's quarter-finals

Roddick struggles on way to Queen's quarter-finals

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The world number five looked the lesser player for much of the contest that he eventually won 4-6 7-6 6-4.

Playing the perfect 'cover' drive

Playing the perfect 'cover' drive

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Vanity Fair's August issue, featuring Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as 1976 Olympic gold medal-winning decathlon champion Bruce Jenner, on the cover was the magazine's best-selling issue in years. Covers featuring tennis aces Serena Williams, Sania Mirza and Maria Sharapova also delighted in 2015. Check them out.

EPL: Wenger charged for comments about referee at West Brom

EPL: Wenger charged for comments about referee at West Brom

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Wenger has until Friday to respond to the charge.

Blake rolls into Houston quarter-finals

Blake rolls into Houston quarter-finals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

James Blake advanced to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Clay Court Championships by beating qualifier Alex Kuznetsov 7-6 6-1 on Thursday.

Interview - Adrian Mutu

Interview - Adrian Mutu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

Chelsea's Romanian striker is the thinking man's footballer, a rare talent who topped the Ranieri and Abramovich hitlist.

Melania Trump sues Daily Mail for claiming she was an escort

Melania Trump sues Daily Mail for claiming she was an escort

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's wife has sued Daily Mail and a US-based blog over stories that had alleged she worked as an escort in the 1990s.

PHOTOS: Nadal battles past Thiem in five-set epic to enter US Open semis

PHOTOS: Nadal battles past Thiem in five-set epic to enter US Open semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal failed to win a single game in the opening set of his US Open quarter-final against Dominic Thiem on Tuesday but fought back to beat the Austrian 0-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5) in match that ended past 2 am in New York.

Djokovic sees off Edmund; Barty in WTA Finals last four

Djokovic sees off Edmund; Barty in WTA Finals last four

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The 16-times Grand Slam champion, who has been slightly ill lately, was kept on his toes before racing to victory to set up a meeting with seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

England targetting 5-0 whitewash against India?

England targetting 5-0 whitewash against India?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The Indian team might be at a low ebb after losing the first two Tests but England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow says it is too early to talk about a 5-0 whitewash.

Soccer star Ronaldo sued for alleged rape

Soccer star Ronaldo sued for alleged rape

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

A Nevada woman has sued Cristiano Ronaldo and is participating in a police investigation of the global soccer star for an alleged rape at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009, according to a complaint filed by her lawyer.

Nishikori claims ninth ATP title with Barcelona win

Nishikori claims ninth ATP title with Barcelona win

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Kei Nishikori was crowned Barcelona Open champion for the second consecutive year after a hard-fought 6-4, 6-4 victory over surprise Spanish finalist Pablo Andujar on Sunday.

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Officials said the addition shows the measure was set on the basis of security and was not a 'Muslim ban'.

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Under Norwegian coach Hareide, Denmark have become more direct, preferring to move the ball up the field quickly and establish their attack from there, rather than passing it out from the back as they did under Morten Olsen.

Agassi, Nadal on course for third-round clash

Agassi, Nadal on course for third-round clash

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Andre Agassi overcame a slow start to beat Boris Pashanski 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round

Ivanisevic melts hearts

Ivanisevic melts hearts

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Sports Shorts: Rooney left out of England team for World Cup qualifier

Sports Shorts: Rooney left out of England team for World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Agassi battles past Calatrava

Agassi battles past Calatrava

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Andre Agassi rallied from a set down to edge out Alex Calatrava and advance to the quarterfinals in Houston

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Venus Williams staged a spirited comeback to down third seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Saturday.

Spanish Armada set for French Open

Spanish Armada set for French Open

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Former world number one Carlos Moya confidently leads another Spanish assault on the red clay of Roland Garros next week.

Drugs ban: Partial relief for Wockhardt, Glaxo & Griffon

Drugs ban: Partial relief for Wockhardt, Glaxo & Griffon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the ban on some fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs of Glaxo SmithKline, Wockhardt and Laboratories Griffon but said action against their sale could be taken in the absence of valid sale and marketing licence.

Football Focus: Neymar gets two-match ban for brawl

Football Focus: Neymar gets two-match ban for brawl

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Football Extras: Is Bale unhappy at Real Madrid?

Football Extras: Is Bale unhappy at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field