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Bhupathi loses in doubles

Bhupathi loses in doubles

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The Indo-Czech duo was beaten 4-6, 7-6, 3-6 in the third round at the US Open.

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Roger Federer said on Monday, dismissing concerns that players might treat the event, which launches in September, as an exhibition.

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Here are some shots of top-class action from the Winter Games...

Aus Open: Paes-Stepanek win doubles title

Aus Open: Paes-Stepanek win doubles title

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek upset Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6(1), 6-2 to win the Australian Open doubles title on Saturday and foil the American twins' bid for a record 12th Grand Slam crown.

Gashimov Memorial Chess: Anand loses twice on day two

Gashimov Memorial Chess: Anand loses twice on day two

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

In the second round, Anand lost the first of the two-game mini-match to Rapport with black pieces. The second game ended in a draw with the Indian playing with white pieces.

3 Indian pairs in Bengaluru Open quarter-finals

3 Indian pairs in Bengaluru Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The top-seeded Indian team of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Purav Raja moved into the men's doubles quarter-finals of the Bengaluru Open after prevailing over Croatia's Borna Gojo and Bulgaria's Dimitar Kuzmanov, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Bhakti is Goa's first Woman Grandmaster

Bhakti is Goa's first Woman Grandmaster

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Bhakti Kulkarni became Goa's first Woman Grandmaster (WGM) after the World Chess Federation officially cleared her title at 83rd FIDE Congress in Istanbul.

It was my dream to win gold at World championships: Neeraj

It was my dream to win gold at World championships: Neeraj

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.

TT World C'ships: India men stun World No 2 Germany

TT World C'ships: India men stun World No 2 Germany

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

In both the matches, Sathiyan staged a strong fightback after losing the first two games.

'Serena always finds good form for the important points'

'Serena always finds good form for the important points'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Petra Kvitova is not the type to talk herself up even if she does arrive at Wimbledon as the defending champion.

Ronaldo fires Portugal into Euro 2012 semi-finals

Ronaldo fires Portugal into Euro 2012 semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo powered home a superb header to give Portugal a 1-0 win against the Czech Republic on Thursday and set up a Euro 2012 semi-final against holders Spain or France.

Why Skoda Octavia scores over Hyundai Elantra

Why Skoda Octavia scores over Hyundai Elantra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Performance wise, the Elantra's 1.8-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel engines provide great thrust initially, but tire on reaching the 150 kmph mark. Octavia is a more sensible choice.

Russia to appeal UEFA sanctions over fan trouble

Russia to appeal UEFA sanctions over fan trouble

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Russia will appeal UEFA's decision to dock the team six points in qualifying for the next European Championship if their fans misbehave again, the Russian soccer federation said on Thursday.

Euro: Ukraine, Russian fans get into brawl after match

Euro: Ukraine, Russian fans get into brawl after match

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Russian and Ukrainian soccer fans scuffled briefly in the streets of Lviv in the early hours of Saturday after watching a Euro 2012 game in the city's fan zone, eyewitnesses said.

Paes-Damm shock top seeds

Paes-Damm shock top seeds

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The Indo-Czech duo beat Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi to enter the final of the Pacific Life Open tennis tournament.

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Skipper Darijo Srna is leaving Croatia's Euro 2016 squad following the death of his father.

Bhupathi-Stepanek lose in final

Bhupathi-Stepanek lose in final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

They went down to France's Fabrice Santoro and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia in a nail-biting final at the Dubai Open.

Djokovic in groove as Serbia lead Belgium in Davis Cup

Djokovic in groove as Serbia lead Belgium in Davis Cup

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Novak Djokovic quickly got back in the groove after his Australian Open triumph with a crushing defeat of Olivier Rochus as Serbia surged into a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup, first round tie in Belgium on Friday.

Djokovic hammers Raonic, Serbia level against Canada

Djokovic hammers Raonic, Serbia level against Canada

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Serbia drew level with Canada 2-2 in the Davis Cup semi-final after world number one Novak Djokovic beat 11th-ranked Milos Raonic 7-6(1), 6-2, 6-2 in Sunday's opening singles.

Battle of former champs in Group D

Battle of former champs in Group D

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Grand Swiss chess: Indian GM Sasikiran among leaders

Grand Swiss chess: Indian GM Sasikiran among leaders

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

In the women's event, India's D Harika drew with Nino Bastiashvili (Georgia) to move up to four points. She is in joint third place with six others.

Paes-Damm, Bhupathi-Stepanek advance

Paes-Damm, Bhupathi-Stepanek advance

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Paes and Damm beat Novak Djokovic and Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Paes-Damm in Qatar Open semis

Paes-Damm in Qatar Open semis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The third seeded Indo-Czech pair beat the Belgian pair of Christophe Rochus and Kristof Vliegen to make the grade.

Stagg is new UK ambassador to India

Stagg is new UK ambassador to India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

He will take up his new appointment in September, it was officially announced in London on Wednesday.

Paes-Damm in second round at Qatar Open

Paes-Damm in second round at Qatar Open

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

The Indo-Czech pair beat Morocco's Younes El Aynaoui and Sultan Khalfan of the host country.

Shy Kvitova just wants to stay normal after Wimbledon win

Shy Kvitova just wants to stay normal after Wimbledon win

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Will winning Wimbledon be a life-changing experience for the Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova? Not if she can help it.

Tatra dismisses allegations of corruption

Tatra dismisses allegations of corruption

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Makers of Tatra trucks, Tatra a.s. of Czech Republic, on Wednesday dismissed allegations that it was involved in corruption in supply of its vehicles to Army and said it has no direct or indirect relationship with Indian Army or any of its representatives.

Euro 2020: Goals of the day

Euro 2020: Goals of the day

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A look at the best goals from the Euro 2020 round of 16 matches played on Sunday.

Yuki Bhambri gets Chennai Open wild card

Yuki Bhambri gets Chennai Open wild card

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

India's rising tennis player Yuki Bhambri has been awarded a wild card entry in the main draw of the 18th ATP Aircel Chennai Open, from December 31 to January 6. Yuki joins an impressive field, which includes four top 20 players -- Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych (No. 6), Janko Tipsarevic (No. 9), twice winner Marin Cilic (No. 15) and Stanislas Wawrinka (No. 17).

Paes-Rikl out in first round

Paes-Rikl out in first round

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

The fifth seds were beaten by the unseeded Argentine pair of Gaston Etlis and Martin Rodriguez in the ATP Masters.\n

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.

Paes-Damm in second round

Paes-Damm in second round

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

The Indian ace and Samantha Stosur later crashed out of the mixed doubles, losing in the first round.

Ferrer to lead Spain in Davis final in Nadal's absence

Ferrer to lead Spain in Davis final in Nadal's absence

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

World No 5 David Ferrer will lead Spain's bid to claim their fourth Davis Cup title in five years when the holders take on the Czech Republic in this month's final in Prague.

Paes-Damm lose in semis

Paes-Damm lose in semis

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The seventh seeded Indo-Czech pair lost 6-7 (3-7), 2-6 on Centre Court last evening.

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

India caused a stir in Zagreb where veteran duo Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna edged Mate Pavic and Franko Skugor in Saturday's doubles to keep alive the tie but Marin Cilic quickly doused Indian hopes with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Sumit Nagal.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Nagal's court coverage and solid defence in long drawn points was the highlight of his win.

Paes-Damm in semi-finals

Paes-Damm in semi-finals

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Indo-Czech pair shocked fourth seeds Paul Hanley of Australia and Kevin Ullyet of Zimbabwe in a match lasting four hours and 20 minutes.

Paes-Damm in last eight

Paes-Damm in last eight

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Sania and Michaella Krajicek lost to Elena Dementieva and Flavia Penetta in the second round of the women's doubles at Wimbledon.

Indian girls win gold in Slovak Junior Open TT

Indian girls win gold in Slovak Junior Open TT

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Promising paddler Sutirtha Mukherjee led Indian girls to a gold medal finish while the boys had to settle for a silver in the team championship of the Slovak Junior Open at Senec, Slovakia.