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Who Wins The Fashion Grand Slam?

Who Wins The Fashion Grand Slam?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The real fashion standout is Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old sensation, who has adopted a unique sleeveless look.

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australian umpire John Blom had a funny warning to give the crowd during the match between Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Potapova.

PIX! Djoko clinches 'toughest win' as he lifts third French Open trophy

PIX! Djoko clinches 'toughest win' as he lifts third French Open trophy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic said winning a record 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title at the French Open was special given that it was always the toughest one to win for him.

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.

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sinner is most likely to upset the applecart after the Italian's run to the Canadian Open title this month

Nadal suffers freak injury at US Open

Nadal suffers freak injury at US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Rafael Nadal suffered a freak injury when his racquet bounced off the court and struck him sharply on the bridge of his nose during his second round match against Italian Fabio Fognini at the US Open on Thursday.

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'All the venues are high-scoring venues. So what you need is pace.' 'You really want someone to come there and control the flow of runs in the death overs, whether you are setting a target or setting a target.' 'It is going to be the fast bowlers because at how many venues have you seen spinners bowling the death overs?'

'Ended up in a psych ward in London after...,' Kyrgios

'Ended up in a psych ward in London after...,' Kyrgios

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nick Kyrgios will reveal in upcoming episodes of a Netflix documentary that he spent time in a psychiatric hospital.

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz

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.

PIX: When the King of Spain came to watch the King of Clay

PIX: When the King of Spain came to watch the King of Clay

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

They had all come to see the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal.

Sania-Bethanie crash out in first round of Abu Dhabi Open

Sania-Bethanie crash out in first round of Abu Dhabi Open

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a straight sets defeat against the pair of Kirsten Flipkens and Laura Siegemund in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open.

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.

Focused Swiatek eyes third French Open title

Focused Swiatek eyes third French Open title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Swiatek will face Czech Karolina Muchova in the final.

You are very interested in my retirement, Nadal tell media

You are very interested in my retirement, Nadal tell media

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Nadal, whose 2022 season began in complete contrast as he went on a 20-match winning spree, said the early defeat ahead of the new season was not a disaster.

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Images from the French Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Rafael Nadal confirmed he will miss this year's French Open as he is yet to recover from injury.

'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.

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.

Beckham Magic At Nadal Match

Beckham Magic At Nadal Match

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

While 36-year-old Nadal defies age with his gritty wins amidst a barrage of injuries, 47-year-old Beckham is ageing like fine wine.

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2023

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay and is one of the top title contenders for the French Open.

PIX! Zverev weathers Argentine storm to seal semis spot

PIX! Zverev weathers Argentine storm to seal semis spot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Alexander Zverev fough back to enter his third consecutive French Open semifinals on Wednesday.

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

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.

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

DGCA's move seeks to ban perfumes for pilots as they have alcohol and can affect the results of breathanalyser tests. But the FAA and EASA have different standards, says senior journalist Shobha John.

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.

Madrid Open: Alcaraz stays on course for fourth title of 2023

Madrid Open: Alcaraz stays on course for fourth title of 2023

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for his fourth title of 2023 by powering into the semi-finals of the Madrid Open.

Pregnant Mrs Nadal, Kyrgios's BAE

Pregnant Mrs Nadal, Kyrgios's BAE

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

At Wimbledon, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, both Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios were cheered and egged on by their respective partners from the players' box.

'I absolutely do not want to be pregnant again'

'I absolutely do not want to be pregnant again'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

I have to be two feet in tennis or two feet out.'

Kiss scandal: Spain's World Cup winners on strike!

Kiss scandal: Spain's World Cup winners on strike!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

All 23 of the World cup-winning squad including Jenni Hermoso, as well as 32 other squad members, said they would not play internationals while Luis Rubiales remains head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

United Cup: Britain's Norrie stuns Nadal

United Cup: Britain's Norrie stuns Nadal

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Rafael Nadal's preparations for his Australian Open title defence got off to a wobbly start as Cameron Norrie handed him a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat in the United Cup on Saturday to give Britain a 1-0 lead.

ATP Tour Finals: Fritz meets Novak in semis, Nadal signs off with win

ATP Tour Finals: Fritz meets Novak in semis, Nadal signs off with win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

With world number four Ruud already assured of a semi-final berth the match was in reality a dead rubber.

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'There is so much excitement brewing about Wednesday's Alcaraz and Rune quarter-finals showdown -- it could well be a juicy foretaste of things to come.'

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Andy Murray said he is hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport.

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com25 May 2023

With Rafael Nadal out with injury, can Novak Djokovic go past the Spaniard and pick up a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

Federer's retirement takes a chunk out of Nadal's life

Federer's retirement takes a chunk out of Nadal's life

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The pair faced each other 40 times over the last two decades in one of the sport's most enduring rivalries, with the Spaniard leading the head-to-head 24-16.

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

UCL PIX: Newcastle stun PSG; Man City, Barcelona win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Sitting courtside, Rafael Nadal cried as his great rival, Roger Federer, bid an emotional farewell to tennis at the Laver Cup on Friday, later saying an important part of him was also leaving the men's Tour with the retirement of the Swiss.

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Champions League PIX: Haaland lifts City; Barca win

Champions League PIX: Haaland lifts City; Barca win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Roundup of Champions League matches played on Wednesday night