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Nadal tames Federer to enter final

Nadal tames Federer to enter final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

The Spanish ace will meet Argentina's Mariano Puerta in Sunday's title round for the French Open men's singles crown.

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Clinton has blamed her presidential election loss on the "unprecedented" events of Russian cyber hacking and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into her use of her personal e-mail server.

PHOTOS: The colourful Navy Day celebrations

PHOTOS: The colourful Navy Day celebrations

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Navy personnel, saying their service and sacrifice has made India safer.

Federer, Safina named top seeds for the U.S. Open

Federer, Safina named top seeds for the U.S. Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Five-times defending champion Roger Federer and Russian Dinara Safina will be the top seeds at the U.S. Open when it begins next Monday, the U.S. Tennis Association said on Tuesday.

India to pay bilateral debt ahead of schedule

India to pay bilateral debt ahead of schedule

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

India said on Monday it would pay bilateral debt worth Rs 74.91 billion ($1.59 billion) to more than a dozen countries ahead of schedule in the current financial year to March 2004.\n\n\n\n

Hingis survives scare and Federer rolls on

Hingis survives scare and Federer rolls on

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Martina Hingis was nearly caught napping on a gloomy day before she woke up in the nick of time to reach the second round.

India can play key role in ending Ukraine war because ...: NSAs at Davos meet

India can play key role in ending Ukraine war because ...: NSAs at Davos meet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis said Russia would be asked to join the peace plan discussions at some point in time but to bring Russia on the table would require mediation by some countries.

Russia's anti-doping body says did not admit to sports dope conspiracy

Russia's anti-doping body says did not admit to sports dope conspiracy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Russia's anti-doping agency RUSADA said on Wednesday that comments made by its director general about sports doping has been distorted and taken out of context, the TASS news agency reported.

Ferrer stuns Zverev, Federer fights back; Osaka knocked out

Ferrer stuns Zverev, Federer fights back; Osaka knocked out

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Roger Federer rallied from a set down to beat Moldovan surprise package Radu Albot 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a stuttering start to the 20-times Grand Slam champion's Miami Open campaign on Saturday.

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal said he would love to finish his career with more Grand Slam titles than rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic but thinks he will have to secure more than 21 to do so.

England, Russia face Euro 2016 disqualification if fan violence persists

England, Russia face Euro 2016 disqualification if fan violence persists

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

European soccer's governing body warned the English and Russian football associations on Sunday that if fan violence continued their teams could be disqualified from the Euro 2016 tournament.

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic continues his hunt for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and eighth overall to equal Roger Federer's record haul when the Serbian meets Jannik Sinner.

Davydenko beats Federer to reach Qatar Open final

Davydenko beats Federer to reach Qatar Open final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Nikolay Davydenko proved his victory over Roger Federer last year was no fluke by beating the world number one 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Qatar Open final. The Russian third seed, who beat the Swiss for the first time in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in November, repeated the feat to progress to Saturday's final where he will face world number two Rafael Nadal.

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula over the weekend, killing all 224 people aboard, broke up high in the air, an official said.

Pro-Russian hackers shut down German govt websites

Pro-Russian hackers shut down German govt websites

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Several German government websites,including Chancellor Angela Merkel's official page, have been crippled in an unprecedented cyber attack claimed by a pro-Russian group demanding that Berlin sever ties with the regime in Ukraine, just ahead of their leaders' meet.

Russian Kolodko stripped of London Games shot put silver

Russian Kolodko stripped of London Games shot put silver

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Russian Evgeniia Kolodko has been stripped of her shot put silver medal from the London 2012 Olympics after testing positive for banned substances in a re-test, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

PHOTOS: Nishikori takes centre stage, Federer cruises on

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Roger Federer avoided any more security scares as he moved smoothly into the third round of the French Open on Wednesday but danger still lurks in the bottom half of the draw, namely in the shape of Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Citing details of the contract from the American Federal Procurement Data System, the BBC report claimed that Pakistan signed two contracts with American companies named "Global Military" and "Northrop Grumman" for the sale of 155mm shells.

Will India host the World Athletics Championships 2027?

Will India host the World Athletics Championships 2027?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Safin sets up Federer showdown, Nadal beats Murray

Safin sets up Federer showdown, Nadal beats Murray

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Champion Roger Federer banished menacing storm clouds on Wednesday to set up a tantalising Wimbledon semi-final date with Marat Safin.

Putin stripped of black belt over Ukraine invasion

Putin stripped of black belt over Ukraine invasion

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

World Taekwondo condemned the Russian military action in Ukraine

Australian Open PIX: Federer to meet Wawrinka, Venus strolls into semis

Australian Open PIX: Federer to meet Wawrinka, Venus strolls into semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 9 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

Aus Open: Federer to face Andreev test first up

Aus Open: Federer to face Andreev test first up

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

World number one Roger Federer will start his bid for a 16th grand slam title against 36th-ranked Russian Igor Andreev in the first round of the Australian Open next week.

Panghal stuns reigning world champion Parrish, enters semis

Panghal stuns reigning world champion Parrish, enters semis

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Antim Panghal shocked reigning champion Olivia Dominique Parrish en route to the World Championship semifinals.

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Bach's latest statement goes against Olympic principles.'

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join the grouping.

Mayor says homosexuality not accepted in Sochi

Mayor says homosexuality not accepted in Sochi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The mayor of Sochi, the Russian city hosting the Winter Olympics next month, said homosexuality was not accepted in his Caucasus region, but that gay visitors would be welcome at the Games if they respected Russian laws.

Federer sets up Djokovic showdown in Shanghai semis

Federer sets up Djokovic showdown in Shanghai semis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic thumped Spain's David Ferrer 6-4, 6-2 to march into the last four of the Shanghai Masters on Friday and set up a semi-final showdown with third seed Roger Federer.

'Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

'Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic has no intention of passing the torch to the next generation just yet.

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The 20-year-old Spaniard will attempt to end Djokovic's 34-match winning run on the Wimbledon grass.

US Open: Nadal could face Federer in semis, Sharapova draws Halep

US Open: Nadal could face Federer in semis, Sharapova draws Halep

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, starts Monday, August 28, at Flushing Meadows in New York.

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Australian Open champion arrived in the Dutch port city at the weekend knowing a run to the semi-finals will move him ahead of Rafael Nadal in the ATP standings.

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Aryna Sabalenka rose above geopolitical tumult to become the first player to claim a Grand Slam title as a neutral at the Australian Open.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day two of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Tuesday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Federer, Serena cruise into last 16

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Serena Williams moved another step closer to a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam title with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech Karolina Muchova on Friday to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

Markets pare early gains; Sensex down 142 points at close

Markets pare early gains; Sensex down 142 points at close

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

In the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Maruti, Larsen & Toubro, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel were the major laggards. Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, NTPC and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers.

Govt expects speedy launch of single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine

Govt expects speedy launch of single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The government is hopeful of a speedy launch of single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light in India and all stakeholders, including the Russian manufacturer and its Indian partners, have been directed to fast-track the application and regulatory approval procedures for the jab to boost the country's vaccination drive, sources said.