News for '-rome'

Djokovic to meet Federer in Rome final

Djokovic to meet Federer in Rome final

Rediff.com17 May 2015

For the first time this week Novak Djokovic needed only two sets to triumph at theRome Masters, beating Spain's David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4 as he reached the final to close in on a 24th Masters 1000 title. The world number one, who is chasing a fourth title in the event, next meets Roger Federer, who knocked out fellow-Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2.

Djokovic fumes at umpire in rain-affected Rome opener

Djokovic fumes at umpire in rain-affected Rome opener

Rediff.com12 May 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic was furious with the chair umpire for not suspending play as rain trickled down during his Italian Open second-round match against American Taylor Fritz.

Nadal, Djokovic romp into Rome quarter-finals

Nadal, Djokovic romp into Rome quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Rafael Nadal swept into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday with a ruthless 6-4, 6-1 victory over Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov. The top seed, who will reclaim the world number one ranking from Roger Federer if he wins his eighth title in Rome, turned in a near-flawless performance, losing only five service points as he honed in on victory in an hour and 22 minutes.

Djokovic targets peak form at French Open

Djokovic targets peak form at French Open

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Novak Djokovic said he is building up to hit top form for his French Open title defence.

Soha Ali Khan in Rome

Soha Ali Khan in Rome

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Khoya Khoya Chand's premiere at the Rome Film Fest.

Like Priyanka's Short Hair Look?

Like Priyanka's Short Hair Look?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Besides her outfit and jewellery, Priyanka's new hairdo created an impression among her fans as well.

Is Elon Musk dating Italian PM Meloni? He says...

Is Elon Musk dating Italian PM Meloni? He says...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

However, Musk silenced all the comments on Wednesday by replying to an X post that questioned if he and Meloni "would date".

Bhupathi-Bopanna out of Rome Masters

Bhupathi-Bopanna out of Rome Masters

Rediff.com20 May 2012

The seventh seed Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the ATP Rome Masters after suffering a straight-sets defeat at the hands of Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez, in Rome.

Kirti Shows Off Her Tattoo

Kirti Shows Off Her Tattoo

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Huma's in the Seychelles... Aditi wants to fly... Dia shares a throwback pic...

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Roger Federer's struggles continued when he was beaten 7-6 (2), 6-4 by fast-rising Austrian Dominic Thiem in the third round of the Italian Open in Rome, on Thursday.

Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay

Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The Serbian second seed will now play Austrian Dominic Thiem, who shocked seven times winner Rafa Nadal on Friday but has lost his previous four encounters with Djokovic, in the evening semi-final.

Sania and Martina clinch Rome Masters

Sania and Martina clinch Rome Masters

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis won their first ever title on red clay, capturing the Internazionali BNL d'Italia trophy.

Jarry stuns Paul, sets up Italian Open final against Zverev

Jarry stuns Paul, sets up Italian Open final against Zverev

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Chilean 21st seed Nicolas Jarry outclassed American Tommy Paul 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3 to reach the Italian Open on Friday as former champion Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.

Rome Masters: Bopanna,Cuevas in quarters

Rome Masters: Bopanna,Cuevas in quarters

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas came from behind to knock out seventh seeds Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez, sealing a quarter-finals berth at the ATP Rome Masters.

Priyanka Stuns In Plunging Neck Gown

Priyanka Stuns In Plunging Neck Gown

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Priyanka Chopra attends a lavish event hosted by the luxury brand Bvlgari in Rome.

Rome 2024 Olympic Games bid endorsed by Italy's CONI

Rome 2024 Olympic Games bid endorsed by Italy's CONI

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Rome's bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games was unanimously endorsed by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) in what bid president Luca di Montezemolo described as an important signal of support.

PHOTOS: Exploring the Eternal city of Rome

PHOTOS: Exploring the Eternal city of Rome

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Aruni Mukherjee, who recently visited Rome, is already contemplating his next visit. "I could visit Rome a hundred times and not get enough of the city," he says.

Nalbandian cruises into Rome semis

Nalbandian cruises into Rome semis

Rediff.com12 May 2006

The Argentine beat Mario Ancic on Friday.

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Italian police have arrested the owner of the agriculture company who dumped a 31-year-old Indian worker on the road without medical assistance after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery, causing his death, a tragic incident that shocked the country and its leadership.

Wrestling: Vinesh wins gold at Rome Ranking Series event

Wrestling: Vinesh wins gold at Rome Ranking Series event

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Vinesh Phogat won her first gold medal of the 2020 season at the Rome Ranking Series event

Paes-Dlouhy crash out in Rome

Paes-Dlouhy crash out in Rome

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy crashed out of the ATP Rome Masters after being handed a straight-set defeat by the seventh seeded Polish-Austrian pair of Lukasz Kubot and Oliver Marach in the quarter-finals in Rome.

Nadal overcomes Wawrinka challenge in Rome

Nadal overcomes Wawrinka challenge in Rome

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Rafael Nadal showed his ruthless streak to overcome an early test from Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in a 6-4, 6-1 win on Friday and helped Spain to secure three of the four semi-final spots at the Rome Masters.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Centre didn't let me to go to Rome out of 'jealousy': Mamata

Centre didn't let me to go to Rome out of 'jealousy': Mamata

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The Trinamool Congress supremo said at an election meeting at Bhabanipur where she is contesting by-polls to be held on September 30, that she had been invited to Rome in the first week of October to attend a global peace meeting in which the Pope, other religious heads, dignitaries from various countries are slated to attend, where she would have been the only Indian and 'only Hindu lady'.

Emotional Nadal reaches Rome final

Emotional Nadal reaches Rome final

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Rafael Nadal beat Czech sixth seed Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Italian Open final on Saturday with a dominant performance that he described as emotional after his long injury absence.

Mauresmo strolls into Rome final

Mauresmo strolls into Rome final

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo advanced into the final of the Rome Masters by brushing aside sixth seed Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday.

Roddick, Agassi advance in Rome

Roddick, Agassi advance in Rome

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament

Bajrang wins gold and World No 1 ranking in Rome

Bajrang wins gold and World No 1 ranking in Rome

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Tokyo-bound Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia pulled off a two-pointer in the last 30 seconds of the gold medal bout to defend his title at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event in Rome.

Ten Tottenham fans injured in Rome attack

Ten Tottenham fans injured in Rome attack

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Ten supporters of English soccer club Tottenham Hotspur were injured, one of them seriously, during an attack in Rome in the early hours of Thursday ahead of a Europa League match against Serie A side Lazio, police said.

Sharapova claims Rome Masters title

Sharapova claims Rome Masters title

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Russian Maria Sharapova ground down Carla Suarez Navarro 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 to win the Rome Masters final on Sunday, the 35th WTA Tour title of her career.

Review: To Rome With Love is magical

Review: To Rome With Love is magical

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

There is much joy to be found in watching the stories unravel in their wonderfully unpredictable ways in To Rome With Love, writes Raja Sen.

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Iga Swiatek will be looking to join a select band of players who have lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup four times

Inter win to go atop table; Atalanta's streak ends

Inter win to go atop table; Atalanta's streak ends

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Inter have now won five straight away matches without conceding a goal, their third time in a single Serie A season in club history and the first time since the 1966-67 season.

Serena favourite for Rome title

Serena favourite for Rome title

Rediff.com11 May 2003

Angel & Demons premieres in Rome

Angel & Demons premieres in Rome

Rediff.com5 May 2009

A look at the cast and crew who turned up for the world premiere of the sequel to Da Vinci Code.

What Did Saina Wish For?

What Did Saina Wish For?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap continued their Italian holiday as they visited the historic landmarks around Rome.

Djokovic wins Rome Masters

Djokovic wins Rome Masters

Rediff.com11 May 2008

World number three Novak Djokovic came back from a set down to beat unseeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and claim the Rome Masters title on Sunday.

Rome Masters: Murray suffers setback

Rome Masters: Murray suffers setback

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Ailing Briton Andy Murray suffered another setback to his French Open preparations as he was ousted 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 by Richard Gasquet in the third round of the Rome Masters on Thursday.

Federer falls to wildcard in Rome

Federer falls to wildcard in Rome

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Roger Federer slumped to a 6-2, 6-4 defeat against Italian wild card Filippo Volandri in the last 16.