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Razor-sharp Federer races through in Basel

Razor-sharp Federer races through in Basel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Top seed Roger Federer needed less than an hour to dispatch Benoit Paire 6-1, 6-3 and reach the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors tournament on Thursday -- treating his home fans to another masterclass.

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight in Rome

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight in Rome

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios was expelled from the tournament after going wild in the third set of his match against Casper Ruud.

Why Bhupathi's IPTL shut shop

Why Bhupathi's IPTL shut shop

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Mahesh Bhupathi was on Friday accused of non-payment of dues by the production company that was involved in the broadcast of his star-studded league International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) but the Indian tennis ace said he is not responsible for the situation.

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

Bopanna-Mergea upset Bryan brothers to enter Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The ninth seeded Indo-Romanian rallied to shock the three-time champions 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(9), 7-6(5) in their quarter-final match.

Paris Masters: Murray crushes Coric to set up Goffin meeting

Paris Masters: Murray crushes Coric to set up Goffin meeting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Andy Murray demolished Croatian teenager Borna Coric 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday to set up a Davis Cup-flavoured clash with Belgium's David Goffin.

England cruise past Estonia

England cruise past Estonia

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

England beat Estonia 3-0 in a one-sided Euro 2008 Group E qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Tsonga knocked out in first round

Tsonga knocked out in first round

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

The Australian Open runner-up was beaten by Croatian wild card entrant Mario Ancic at the Marseille Open.

France coach and players react to World Cup victory

France coach and players react to World Cup victory

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Following are comments, quotes and reactions from the French coach, players.

FAs charged over Zagreb match

FAs charged over Zagreb match

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

Exhausted Croatia must draw on reserves for France final

Exhausted Croatia must draw on reserves for France final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

It was no surprise that Croatia cavorted on the pitch in celebration with fans and family long after beating England in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday night, but a wiser head might have ushered them quietly to ice bath and bed.

Teenager Cilic stuns Gonzalez

Teenager Cilic stuns Gonzalez

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

Croatia's Marin Cilic will next meet 12th seed James Blake, who sealed a dramatic victory over Sebastien Grosjean.

PIX: Hopes dashed, England fans taste bitter defeat once again

PIX: Hopes dashed, England fans taste bitter defeat once again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Some England soccer fans sobbed while others looked to the future with confidence

Roddick makes strong start in Kooyong

Roddick makes strong start in Kooyong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Twice defending champion Andy Roddick raced to a 6-3, 6-0 win over Ivan Ljubicic on day one of the Kooyong Classic.

Baghdatis-Gicquel enter doubles final

Baghdatis-Gicquel enter doubles final

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

They will take on Thai twins Sanchai and Sonchat Ratiwatana in the doubles final at the Chennai Open.

Australian Open: Sania, Bopanna enter quarters of doubles events

Australian Open: Sania, Bopanna enter quarters of doubles events

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna advanced to the quarter-finals of the women's and mixed doubles events respectively after notching up contrasting victories with their partners at the Australian Open.

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Bahader had previously told media he was 75, which he attributed to "rounding up".

Will we see attacking or defensive Russia against Croatia?

Will we see attacking or defensive Russia against Croatia?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Croatia will be ready for both versions of Russia, says Perisic

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

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

Croatia coach praises Modric shootout bravery after miss

Croatia coach praises Modric shootout bravery after miss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia's elated coach Zlatko Dalic lauded his captain Luka Modric who missed a penalty in extra time but then scored another in a shootout victory over Denmark on Sunday that put them in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Djokovic survives Cilic challenge

Djokovic survives Cilic challenge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic survived a tough challenge from big-serving Croatian teen-ager Marin Cilic 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 in a late-night slugfest to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic ease into third round; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Aus Open PIX: Serena, Djokovic ease into third round; Raonic overcomes Wawrinka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Images from the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Resurgent Cilic powers into US Open semi-finals

Resurgent Cilic powers into US Open semi-finals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

A resurgent Marin Cilic blasted his way by sixth seed Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Thursday to become the first Croatian to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals since his coach Goran Ivanisevic in 1996.

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Here are some special moments from the gala night in Zurich on Monday...

Federer opens defence against Phau

Federer opens defence against Phau

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Women's top seed Russian Maria Sharapova will play France's Camille Pin in her first round match at the Australian Open.

Nadal suffers shock defeat at Queen's

Nadal suffers shock defeat at Queen's

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

World number two Rafael Nadal led an exodus of seeds at Queen's Club on Friday when swirling winds threw Wimbledon preparations off course for several players.

WATCH: How Cilic overpowered Ramakumar to moves into Tata Open quarters

WATCH: How Cilic overpowered Ramakumar to moves into Tata Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Ramkumar played with a lot of passion against the 2014 US Open champion and 2017 Wimbledon finalist before bowing out with a 4-6, 3-6 second round defeat.

Federer defeat opens way for Nadal

Federer defeat opens way for Nadal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Roger Federer's reign as world number one could end this week after he was beaten 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 by Croatian Ivo Karlovic in the third round of the Cincinnati Masters.

Swiss ministers support Xhaka, Shaqiri over goal celebrations

Swiss ministers support Xhaka, Shaqiri over goal celebrations

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Two Swiss government ministers have backed national team players Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri after their controversial goal celebrations in Friday's 2-1 World Cup win over Serbia.

Federer to face towering Karlovic in Basel semis

Federer to face towering Karlovic in Basel semis

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Roger Federer beat Germany's Nicolas Kiefer while Croatian Ivo Karlovic ground down Czech fifth seed Tomas Berdych. The other semi-final will be contested between Jarkko Nieminen and Marcos Baghdatis.

Davydenko warned for not trying

Davydenko warned for not trying

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The Russian received a warning from the umpire for not trying hard enough during his loss to Croatian qualifier Marin Cilic at the St Petersburg Open.

Davydenko, Ancic sent packing

Davydenko, Ancic sent packing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Top seed Nikolay Davydenko tumbled out of the St Petersburg Open in the second round, going down to Croatian qualifier Marin Cilic.

Johansson edges past Blake

Johansson edges past Blake

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

Thomas Johansson saved five match points to upset defending champion James Blake and reach the final of the Stockholm Open.

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Argentina captain turns 31 in a few days and may be playing his last World Cup. He would need to win it to rival fellow great Diego Maradona for the eternal love of his compatriots.

England fined over crowd trouble

England fined over crowd trouble

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Ljubicic sends Baghdatis packing

Ljubicic sends Baghdatis packing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

World No 7 Fernando Gonzalez stayed on course for his first title of the year a quarter-final victory over South Korea's Lee Hyung-taik at the China Open.

Football Extras: Mourinho defends Kane's record

Football Extras: Mourinho defends Kane's record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

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

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

Tennis roundup: Pliskova wins her fourth title of 2019

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

World number two Karolina Pliskova beat Croatia's Petra Martic 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the inaugural Zhengzhou Open on Sunday to win the 15th WTA singles title of her career and her first in China.

Croatia woos Punjab investors

Croatia woos Punjab investors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Sania's mantra to being the world's best is...

Sania's mantra to being the world's best is...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

An ecstatic Sania Mirza on Monday shared her joy at becoming the World number one in tennis doubles by doling out advice to her many young fans.

Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston

Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

On a day when top seed Sloane Stephens survived a scare before beating Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Sakkari showcased supreme court coverage skills throughout her almost two-hour match against Bertens.