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Three Spanish athletes test positive for banned drugs

Three Spanish athletes test positive for banned drugs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Tests conducted at the Spanish athletics championships in July returned three "adverse analytical findings", the head of the country's anti-doping agency (AEPSAD) told the lower house of parliament on Thursday.

Woman's touch brings fun back to Ivanovic's game

Woman's touch brings fun back to Ivanovic's game

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The female touch has brought a little more fun into the routine of former world number one Ana Ivanovic as she tries to claw her way back up the world rankings.

Ivanovic turns back clock with win in Cincinnati

Ivanovic turns back clock with win in Cincinnati

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Former world number one Ana Ivanovic showed flashes of the form that took her to the pinnacle of tennis as she upset ninth seed Victoria Azarenka 2-6, 7-6, 6-2 in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters on Monday.

Sharapova, Bartoli reach Stanford quarter-finals

Sharapova, Bartoli reach Stanford quarter-finals

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Holder Marion Bartoli advanced to the quarter-finals of the Stanford Classic on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-4 win over former world number one Ana Ivanovic, while Maria Sharapova also advanced to the last eight. Russian Sharapova, a three-times Grand Slam winner, beat Belarus's Olga Govortsova 6-3, 6-3 while Maria Kirilenko defeated sixth seed Shahar Peer 6-4, 6-3.

'We need to take land reform benefits forward'

'We need to take land reform benefits forward'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Politburo member Sitaram Yechury speaks about the party's strategy and alliances

German bakery blast toll rises to 17

German bakery blast toll rises to 17

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Aditi Jindal from Chandigarh was undergoing treatment in the Inlaks and Budhrani hospital, sources added.

Wimbledon 2015: Most shocking upsets so far...

Wimbledon 2015: Most shocking upsets so far...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

2014 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie eliminated in 1st round.

Hopman Cup: Djokovic, Ivanovic put Serbia on top

Hopman Cup: Djokovic, Ivanovic put Serbia on top

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic kick-started his 2011 campaign with a well-earned victory on Sunday as top seeds Serbia took an unbeatable 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan in their opening match at the Hopman Cup mixed team event.

Fed Cup: US go 2-0 up, Serbia draw with Russia

Fed Cup: US go 2-0 up, Serbia draw with Russia

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

United States were the only team to take a lead after Saturday's Fed Cup World Group first round ties where Serbia's Ana Ivanovic continued her woeful form.

Kerala govt to demolish check dams of Tatas

Kerala govt to demolish check dams of Tatas

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

The decision, which will have many political implications in the state, was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet. The two check dams are at the Anakkulam Lakshmi Tea Estate and the Chittuvare Estate, near the Kundala dam.

Swimming Worlds: Anderson clinches gold for U.S. in open water 5km

Swimming Worlds: Anderson clinches gold for U.S. in open water 5km

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

American Haley Anderson claimed the first gold medal of the world swimming championships when she pipped Brazil's Poliana Okimoto to the line to win the women's open water 5km event on Saturday.

Japanese GDP spurts 4.9 pc in Q1

Japanese GDP spurts 4.9 pc in Q1

Rediff.com20 May 2010

This is below the projections by the analysts who saw an over 5 per cent jump in the GDP.

Sharapova and Ivanovic reach semis in Brisbane

Sharapova and Ivanovic reach semis in Brisbane

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Ana Ivanovic recovered from an awful start to beat Kaia Kanepi at the Brisbane International on Thursday and remain on track for a glamour meeting with Maria Sharapova.

Jankovic breezes into quarters in Madrid

Jankovic breezes into quarters in Madrid

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Jelena Jankovic thrashed local favourite Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-2, 6-0 to make the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open but it was a gutsy display from Aravane Rezai that caught the eye on Thursday.

'Apple in throat' costs Serena final place

'Apple in throat' costs Serena final place

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Serena Williams blamed an "apple in her throat" for her failure to reach the final of the Italian Open after Jelena Jankovic came back from the brink against the American in Rome on Friday. Jankovic saved a match point before pulling off a thrilling 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 win over the world number one to set up a showdown with Spaniard Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, a 6-4, 6-2 winner over former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic.

Clijsters, Henin to clash in Brisbane final

Clijsters, Henin to clash in Brisbane final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters steamrolled their semi-final opponents on Friday to set up a tantalising all-Belgian final at the Brisbane International. Henin, playing her first tournament in 20 months after coming out of retirement, crushed Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 6-2 in a little over then hour. Then Clijsters, who won last year's US Open after making her own fairytale comeback, demolished Germany's Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 6-2.

US Open PHOTOS: Williams fights off Halep to reach semis

US Open PHOTOS: Williams fights off Halep to reach semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Simona Halep did something no one else was able to do against Serena Williams at the US Open on Wednesday but still could not stop the world number one from advancing to the semi-finals of the year's final Grand Slam.

Ivanovic pulls out of Fed Cup tie

Ivanovic pulls out of Fed Cup tie

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Former World No 1 Ana Ivanovic has pulled out of Serbia's Fed Cup World Group playoff tie with Slovakia next month over poor form.

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Check out these 7 types of stocks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Value stocks primarily stand for companies which are asset-rich.

Santoro to coach Federer-led Indian Aces in IPTL

Santoro to coach Federer-led Indian Aces in IPTL

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Frenchman Fabrice Santoro will feature in the Roger Federer-led Indian Aces in a dual role of player-cum-coach in the upcoming International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

After Asian Games gold, Neeraj next takes on world's best...

After Asian Games gold, Neeraj next takes on world's best...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

In the Diamond League Final, he will face the world's best in the event, including Olympic champion Thomas Roehler of Germany and last year's winner, Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic.

Fed Cup holders Italy in semis

Fed Cup holders Italy in semis

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Fed Cup holders Italy overcame two stern tests on Sunday to beat Ukraine 4-1 in Kharkiv and book their place in the semi-finals where they will play the Czech Republic.

Ivanovic to join Clijsters at Brisbane event

Ivanovic to join Clijsters at Brisbane event

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Former world number one Ana Ivanovic will warm up for next year's Australian Open at the Brisbane International tournament, organisers said on Thursday.

Maharashtra go down to Services

Maharashtra go down to Services

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Last year's runners-up Services held on to a Laldingliana penalty to beat fancied Maharashtra 1-0 in a Group B quarter-final league match of the 63rd National Football Championship, for the Santosh Trophy, at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, in Chennai on Wednesday.

Australian Open: Ivanovic knocked out by Dulko

Australian Open: Ivanovic knocked out by Dulko

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Two years ago, Ana Ivanovic's squeaky shoes carried her all the way to a women's final against Maria Sharapova at the Australia Open.

Pennetta disarms Stosur to win LA Title

Pennetta disarms Stosur to win LA Title

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Italy's Flavia Pennetta outran and outsmarted Australian Samantha Stosur to win the LA Championships with a 6-4, 6-3 victory in Sunday's final.

Fitness trainer lauds 'athletic' Sania

Fitness trainer lauds 'athletic' Sania

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Renowned fitness trainer Gil Reyes, who has worked with top stars like Ana Ivanovic and Fernando Verdasco, on Monday lauded Sania Mirza's 'athleticism' after working for one week with the Indian tennis ace. Sania, who missed India's Fed cup campaign due to an abdominal injury after winning her career's first Grand Slam mixed doubles title at the Australian Open, trained with Reynes at his training centre in Las Vegas.

Safina, Cibulkova, Gonzalez enter quarter-finals

Safina, Cibulkova, Gonzalez enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com31 May 2009

World number one Dinara Safina continued to bulldoze her way through the French Open draw when she flattened France's Aravane Rezai 6-1 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Sunday.

Tough run has left Ivanovic fearless of defeat

Tough run has left Ivanovic fearless of defeat

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Two years in the tennis wilderness has not been all bad for Ana Ivanovic, the former world number one says it has helped her get over her fear of failure. The 22-year-old Ivanovic has won just one Tier II tournament since her breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the French Open in 2008, falling to number 58 in the world, but she showed promising signs by reaching the last four at the Italian Open this week.

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Pliskova, a finalist at last year's US Open who reached the semi-finals at Indian Wells last week, relied on her booming groundstrokes and strong returning to dispatch her American opponent in 59 minutes.

Federer drawn against Tursunov

Federer drawn against Tursunov

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Top seed Roger Federer faces a tough opener against Russia's Dmitry Tursonov while Rafael Nadal begins his quest for an Olympic gold medal against Italian Potito Starace.

'I'm sure I will have sleepless nights'

'I'm sure I will have sleepless nights'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Ana Ivanovic discovered there was no where to hide at Flushing Meadows as she slumped out of the US Open in the first round with a 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 defeat by Ukrainian Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday.

Jankovic reignites her game, Ivanovic hopeful

Jankovic reignites her game, Ivanovic hopeful

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Serb Jelena Jankovic has rediscovered her form in time for the U.S. Open, while compatriot and fellow former world number one Ana Ivanovic is still looking to turn her season round.

Bencic, Ivanovic, Murray sent packing at Indian Wells

Bencic, Ivanovic, Murray sent packing at Indian Wells

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Swiss seventh seed Belinda Bencic was stunned by Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova while former champion Ana Ivanovic was also sent packing in third-round action at the BNP Paribas Open in California.

Paes-Black go down in final

Paes-Black go down in final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Leander Paes's hopes of a second Grand Slam title of the year were dashed on Sunday, when he and Cara Black went down in the mixed doubles final at Wimbledon. The top seeded pair, who won the US Open last year, was beaten by ninth seeds Mark Knowles of the Bahamas and Ana Lena Groenefeld of Germany 7-5, 6-3 in the final.

Indian Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bags gold at World Championships

Indian Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bags gold at World Championships

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Chanu, who is employed with the Indian Railways, lifted 85kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk to total an impressive 194kg in the women's 48kg, setting a new national record in the process.

Ivanovic retirement puts Venus in last 8

Ivanovic retirement puts Venus in last 8

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Third seed Venus Williams booked her place in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Monday after Serbian 13th seed Ana Ivanovic retired injured in their fourth-round clash.

Dementieva wins, Ivanovic shocked

Dementieva wins, Ivanovic shocked

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Olympic champion Elena Dementieva began her warm-up for Wimbledon with a swift 6-2, 6-2 win over fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko at the Eastbourne International on Monday.

Images: Ivanovic and Murray on fire, Roddick ousted

Images: Ivanovic and Murray on fire, Roddick ousted

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Images from the US Open tennis tournament in New York, on Wednesday.

Images from day six of the French Open

Images from day six of the French Open

Rediff.com30 May 2009

A tortured and tormented Venus Williams whimpered out of the French Open on Friday while a Portuguese teenage upstart made a very noisy departure. Four-times champion Nadal barely broke into a sweat as he overcame potential banana skin Lleyton Hewitt to extend his Paris record to 31-0.