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Djokovic dominates Sinner; storms into 35th Grand Slam Final

Djokovic dominates Sinner; storms into 35th Grand Slam Final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic subdued Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, easing into a record 35th Grand Slam final.

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.

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said the 36-year-old Nadal, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, and his wife, Mery Perello, were blessed with a baby boy at a clinic on the island of Mallorca where they live.

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.

Rogers Cup: Venus Williams falls in first round while Djokovic entertains

Rogers Cup: Venus Williams falls in first round while Djokovic entertains

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Venus Williams got off to a flying start in her return from a two-month layoff but her game quickly fell apart as the seven-time Grand Slam champion slumped to a 0-6, 6-4, 6-2 loss to Kirsten Flipkens in the Rogers Cup first round on Tuesday.

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Rafael Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005.

Mamata lashes out at BJP, says Ganguly being deprived

Mamata lashes out at BJP, says Ganguly being deprived

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Banerjee, who said she would have spoken out on the issue even if master batsman Sachin Tendulkar was similarly deprived, alleged that Ganguly was deprived of the chance to fight the election to "secure someone else's interests".

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

To celebrate India's glorious World Cup win on June 25, 1983, Paymentz launch The 1983 World Cup Opus exactly 39 years later.

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic's steady progress in the last few seasons is a testament to his mental strength and physical conditioning.

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks

Mouni Roy Has A Question For You

Mouni Roy Has A Question For You

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Shanaya's night out with Suhana... Sunny's perfect sunset... Anusha's Federer moment...

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slam titles

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final to win a 24th Grand Slam singles title and equal Margaret Court's record haul.

ATP Rankings: Federer hits 21-year low; Djokovic unmoved

ATP Rankings: Federer hits 21-year low; Djokovic unmoved

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The last time the Swiss maestro was this far down in the ATP rankings was all the way back on January 2001, when Federer was just 19 years old. Notably, he was yet to win his first tour title.

PBKS-KKR: Who Will Win?

PBKS-KKR: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Rogers and the Punjab Kings will do battle at the I S Bindra cricket stadium in Mohali on Saturday, April 1, afternoon.

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

On this day in 1983, legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev delivered a smashing 175* against Zimbabwe in the 20th match of the World Cup that year in England.

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

A look at Roger Federer's worst five Grand Slam losses.

Djokovic 'flattered, proud' after surpassing Graf

Djokovic 'flattered, proud' after surpassing Graf

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Only 28 players have ever held the top rank in the ATP Rankings' history, including Djokovic. For the eighth time in a row (he also won the title in 2011-12, 2014-15, 18 and 20), he concluded the year as the top player.

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'If I stayed home, I would feel guilt. I was born here, my grandparents are buried here, and I would like to have a history to tell to my kids.'

Nadal to return at Paris Masters, says coach

Nadal to return at Paris Masters, says coach

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The Spaniard, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, will return for the the Masters 1000 event in Bercy, which the world number two has never won, as part of his preparations for the ATP's finale in Turin from November 13-20.

Federer is very important for our sport, says Djokovic

Federer is very important for our sport, says Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday he hopes rival Roger Federer will return to competitive action soon and be able to compete with the best again after the Swiss great said he would miss the Australian Open in January.

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A round-up of Sunday's matches in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A

'Fedal' set for comeback as Federer, Nadal sign up for Laver Cup

'Fedal' set for comeback as Federer, Nadal sign up for Laver Cup

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'To be part of Team Europe together is great and if we're able to possibly share the court one more time as a doubles pairing then this would be a truly special experience for us both at this stage in our careers.'

Surprise Round 1 defeats for Bopanna, Sania in Adelaide

Surprise Round 1 defeats for Bopanna, Sania in Adelaide

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Rohan Boapnna, who enjoyed good runs on the Pro circuit last week, bowed out of the second Adelaide ATP and WTA tournaments after first round defeats with their respective partners, on Tuesday.

Why England Players Wore Black Armbands

Why England Players Wore Black Armbands

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

'So sad to hear the news of David English passing away. One of life's great characters, so fun to spend time with and producer of some of the best English cricketers through his wonderful Bunbury Festivals.'

Federer playing at Wimbledon 2022 'unlikely'

Federer playing at Wimbledon 2022 'unlikely'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Roger Federer is unlikely to play this year's Wimbledon as the Swiss great continues to recover from knee surgery, his coach Severin Luthi was quoted as saying in a Swiss newspaper.

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three'

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Aus Open loses another star as Osaka withdraws

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 Melbourne Park champion, has not played on the WTA Tour since the Pan Pacific Open in September, where she pulled out of her second-round match against Beatriz Haddad Maia in Tokyo due to illness.

The 10 highest paid tennis stars

The 10 highest paid tennis stars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Former world number one Roger Federer retained his place at the top of the list of the world's highest paid tennis players for a 17th year despite not playing a match for nearly 14 months.

PIX: Barcelona edge Atletico to go top; Roma hold Milan

PIX: Barcelona edge Atletico to go top; Roma hold Milan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Barcelona clinched a 1-0 away win at Atletico Madrid, while AS Roma held AC Milan to a 2-2 draw.

Laver Cup: Protester sets arm on fire on court

Laver Cup: Protester sets arm on fire on court

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Swiss great Roger Federer is due to take to the court later in the day for the final match of his career, with the 41-year-old partnering his great rival Rafael Nadal to face the American duo of Sock and Frances Tiafoe.

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Security guard at Qatar World Cup stadium dies after fall.

Only my injuries are questioned, says angry Djokovic

Only my injuries are questioned, says angry Djokovic

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic said any questions over whether he has genuinely been struggling with a hamstring injury at the Australian Open only give him extra strength and motivation.

Usman Khawaja: The Smiling Assassin

Usman Khawaja: The Smiling Assassin

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Australia opener Usman Khawaja can't remember if he "smiled" like he did after completing a very special Test hundred on Indian soil.

I won't become a tennis ghost, says Federer

I won't become a tennis ghost, says Federer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but the Swiss maestro has assured his millions of fans that he will not become a tennis ghost.

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Roger Federer said he is "definitely" intending to return to top-level tennis in 2023, but added that he had not made any concrete plans beyond his scheduled appearances at the Laver Cup and his home tournament in Basel later this year.

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

It's raining sequels and true stories on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

New British Gujarati parliamentary group meets with diaspora resistance

New British Gujarati parliamentary group meets with diaspora resistance

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A number of Indian diaspora organisations in the UK have issued letters objecting to the creation of a new cross-party parliamentary group for British Gujaratis, warning that the move could be "divisive".