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'These people tortured me'

'These people tortured me'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'Rubina has created an image of being this sanskari contestant, but she is totally opposite of what is shown on TV.'

Sledging at times is done in good humour: Tendulkar

Sledging at times is done in good humour: Tendulkar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

He has faced the most furious fast bowlers in the world but according to Sachin Tendulkar sledging by speedsters is something that needs to be taken in "good humour."

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Miami Open: Federer, Anderson advance; Andreescu retires

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Roger Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5, 6-3 and Kevin Anderson's booming serve proved too much for Joao Sousa as the big names advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday.

Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup final

Belgium beat Australia to reach Davis Cup final

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

David Goffin and Steve Darcis staged a thrilling comeback on Sunday to take Belgium into their second Davis Cup final in three years with a 3-2 victory over Australia.

Federer reaches Halle final after taming big-serving Karlovic

Federer reaches Halle final after taming big-serving Karlovic

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

World number two Roger Federer edged past Ivo Karlovic 7-6(3), 7-6(4) on Saturday to reach the Halle Open final and stay on course for his eighth title in the grasscourt Wimbledon warmup event.

Ramkumar in quarter-finals of US Challenger

Ramkumar in quarter-finals of US Challenger

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Davis Cupper Ramkumar Ramanathan rallied past New Zealand's Jose Statham to enter the quarter-finals of the US $50,000 ATP Challenger hardcourt tournament, in Binghamton, United States. The 214-ranked Indian, who made his Davis Cup debut last week in Chandigarh against South Korea, won 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(3) in two hours and 22 minutes.

Shweta vs Navya Naveli: Who's the better model?

Shweta vs Navya Naveli: Who's the better model?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli makes her modelling debut.

Sindhu in 3rd straight World C'ships final; Praneeth loses

Sindhu in 3rd straight World C'ships final; Praneeth loses

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Pusarla Sindhu romped into the final of the World Badminton Championships, trouncing China's Chen Yu Fei 21-7, 21-14 in semi-finals, in Basel, on Saturday.

Advani set to miss Asian Billiards Championship

Advani set to miss Asian Billiards Championship

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Faced with a tough choice to decide between two top tournaments due to clash of dates, eight-time World champion Pankaj Advani is all set to skip the Asian Billiards Championship to take part in the World Championship Qualifiers, both scheduled in the first week of April.

From Matoshree to Varsha, Uddhav comes a long way

From Matoshree to Varsha, Uddhav comes a long way

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The new chief minister will be one of the most closely watched politicians in the country in these media-driven times.

Mary Kom is a 'national treasure'

Mary Kom is a 'national treasure'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A sixth world title added to her cabinet, ace Indian boxer MC Mary Kom, on Wednesday, said she is now aiming for a gold in the Olympics.

Aus Open: Murray hoping to 'prepare, attack and destroy' Federer express

Aus Open: Murray hoping to 'prepare, attack and destroy' Federer express

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Scottish tennis star Andy Murray is hoping to 'Prepare, Attack and Destroy' Roger Federer, according to the slogan emblazoned on his t-shirt- after he beat Jeremy Chardy to move into the semi finals of the Australian Open to face the Swiss ace.

CL T20: Auckland seek win against Scorchers to stay alive

CL T20: Auckland seek win against Scorchers to stay alive

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

A semi-final berth seems like a distant possibility for Auckland Aces but the New Zealand side will look to keep itself in the calculations by taming the demoralised Perth Scorchers when the two teams lock horns in their final round-robin Champions League Twenty20 match in Centurion on Tuesday.

Aus Open: Djokovic wins opener with hat-trick in sight

Aus Open: Djokovic wins opener with hat-trick in sight

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic showed brief flashes of his best tennis as he began his bid for a third successive Australian Open title with a workmanlike 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 win over Paul-Henri Mathieu on Monday.

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Greek tyro Stefanos Tsitsipas' dream run at the Rogers Cup continued on Friday as the teenager toppled defending champion Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-6(11), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals in Toronto.

Sania-Martina juggernaut continues; win 38th straight match

Sania-Martina juggernaut continues; win 38th straight match

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis notched up their 38th straight win to reach the semi finals of the women's doubles event of the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Saturday.

How Indian sports adapted to COVID conundrum

How Indian sports adapted to COVID conundrum

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Cricket was the first to hit the restart button in Indian sports with the IPL, albeit on foreign shores of UAE, in a strict bio-secure bubble.

Querrey thrashes Nadal in Mexico Open final

Querrey thrashes Nadal in Mexico Open final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

American Sam Querrey claimed the biggest title of his career with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6(3) upset victory over second seed Rafael Nadal in the final of the Mexican Open.

Kohli has strong message for Shastri's trollers

Kohli has strong message for Shastri's trollers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

'He is absolutely chilled out, he says our only focus is how we can be the best team of all time'

Reprising Houdini act, Federer scrapes through against Sandgren

Reprising Houdini act, Federer scrapes through against Sandgren

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Federer won the first set but Sandgren rallied to bag the next two against the error-prone Swiss

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

World champion Sindhu leads India's hopes at China Open

World champion Sindhu leads India's hopes at China Open

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The 24-year-old from Hyderabad will begin her campaign against China's Li Xuerui, a former Olympic gold medallist and World No 1.

What's going on with Vonn after split with Tiger

What's going on with Vonn after split with Tiger

Rediff.com8 May 2015

US skier Lindsey Vonn is reportedly shattered and hurt after her recent break-up with golf ace Tiger Woods.

PIX: Sania Mirza flaunts her baby bump

PIX: Sania Mirza flaunts her baby bump

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Sania Mirza is a rocking fashionable mother-to-be.

India at Aus Open: Yuki Bhambri ousted by Berdych

India at Aus Open: Yuki Bhambri ousted by Berdych

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Star Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri suffered a major setback in the Australian Open after a straight-set defeat at the hands of the sixth-seed Tomas Berdych in the opening round of the tournament on Monday.

'It's all good': Barty calms nerves after stuttering start

'It's all good': Barty calms nerves after stuttering start

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'I felt comfortable knowing that I just needed to change a few things, to adjust, to try and bring the match back in my favour'

Davis Cup: Spain cruise into last eight; holders Croatia eliminated

Davis Cup: Spain cruise into last eight; holders Croatia eliminated

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

It ended a woeful few days for reigning champions Croatia. They left with two losses.

Tata Chess: Anand draws; Carlsen's hunt for victory continued

Tata Chess: Anand draws; Carlsen's hunt for victory continued

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Anand has been trying to play very complicated positions and the sixth round was no different.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand signs peace with Giri

Tata Steel Masters: Anand signs peace with Giri

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

It was on move 21 that Giri thought he was out of trouble and proposed a draw.

Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final

Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

To face Medvedev in title round

Meet Bollywood's HOTTEST Dancers!

Meet Bollywood's HOTTEST Dancers!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

All those sizzling and sensational moves inspired Sukanya Verma to draw a list of 10 of Bollywood's hottest dancers right now.

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Seven-times champion Serena Williams and Germany's Angelique Kerber will clash in the Ladies singles final at Wimbledon after registering easy victories in the semi-finals on Thursday. While Serena had things her way in a 6-2, 6-4 demolition of Germany's Julia Georges, Kerber beat Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-3.

IMAGES: Sexy starlets glam up on the red carpet!

IMAGES: Sexy starlets glam up on the red carpet!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Here's a look at the models and actresses -- plus a breakdown of what they wore -- at the Elle Beauty Awards 2012.

US OPEN: Djokovic rolls into the fourth round

US OPEN: Djokovic rolls into the fourth round

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Second seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic ousted France's Julien Benneteau in straight sets on Sunday to cruise into the US Open fourth round.

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against Belgium in Sydney. Denis Shapovalov won the battle of the next generation against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to help Canada to an emphatic 3-0 victory in the inaugural ATP Cup men's team event in Brisbane on Friday.

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Unseeded Novak Djokovic was given some trouble by Jeremy Chardy in the opening set but prevailed 7-6(5), 6-4 to take his record over the Frenchman to 11-0 and 26-0 in sets.

Andy Murray advances to Olympic semi-finals

Andy Murray advances to Olympic semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

British hopeful Andy Murray won his quarterfinal on Thursday at the Olympics, delighting a Wimbledon crowd that featured Prince William and wife Kate.

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

Confident Serena has nothing to lose in semi-final

Confident Serena has nothing to lose in semi-final

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Serena Williams hit top gear in deposing champion Petra Kvitova and ominously for her Wimbledon semi-final opponent Victoria Azarenka the four-times champion says she has nothing to lose in the last-four clash on Thursday.

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Seven-time Wimbledon champion and 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer got a taste of India when he feasted on a giant naan (bread), served with the usual non-vegetarian and vegetarian accompaniments at a signature restaurant during his second trip to the country.