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Wrestling Worlds: Naveen in medal contention

Wrestling Worlds: Naveen in medal contention

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gurpreet, Manish out

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

North Macedonia ask UEFA to probe Austria's Arnautovic's goal celebration during their Euro 2020 match on Sunday. The 32-year-old Marko Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans but denied he had using racist language towards them.

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Delighted world number one Novak Djokovic said he was back to his best after winning a third Madrid Open title on Sunday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4.

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Reactions to the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday.

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The 'Big Three' of men's tennis have found some "fresh energy" to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour, world number one Novak Djokovic said after setting up yet another title clash against his biggest rival against Rafael Nadal.

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Iga Swiatek ready to handle pressure of No 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Pole says she feels much better prepared to handle the pressure of her latest career milestone.

Kyrgios takes a dig at Djokovic

Kyrgios takes a dig at Djokovic

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Nick Kyrgios was among the first players to react to Novak Djokovic being disqualified from the US Open.

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

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

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Tennis star Novak Djokovic's bid to win a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open ended on Sunday with a court decision to uphold the government's cancellation of his visa.

Djokovic's appeal against deportation to be heard Saturday

Djokovic's appeal against deportation to be heard Saturday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic won the right to take his fight against deportation from Australia to a Federal Court on Saturday after the government cancelled his visa for the second time over COVID-19 entry regulations.

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Bring on the Melbourne crowds, says Djokovic

Bring on the Melbourne crowds, says Djokovic

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Some 25,000-30,000 fans will be admitted to Melbourne Park on each day of the Grand Slam and Novak Djokovic got a taste of what was to come when he played an exhibition match in Adelaide after coming out of quarantine on Friday.

COVID-19: Novak Djokovic Foundation donates ventilators

COVID-19: Novak Djokovic Foundation donates ventilators

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Earlier in March, Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic had announced that they will donate one million Euros to help the people of Serbia in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played a tournament since his Australian Open semi-final exit against Novak Djokovic last year, undergoing two knee surgeries since.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over lockdown confusion

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over lockdown confusion

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Spanish tennis federation released a statement to clarify that tennis players were not allowed to return to courts until May 11, and were only permitted to conduct individual training outside.

Djokovic back on court in Spain

Djokovic back on court in Spain

Rediff.com5 May 2020

On Monday, Spain eased the lockdown rules that were in effect since mid-March because of the Coronavirus pandemic. But sports facilities are supposed to remain closed at least until next week in most parts of the country.

Pandya, Kohli, Tendulkar greet fans on Holi

Pandya, Kohli, Tendulkar greet fans on Holi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The cricket fraternity on Tuesday extended greetings to their fans and followers on the occasion of Holi -- the festival of colours. India captain Virat Kohli wished the people a 'safe holi'.

PIX: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

PIX: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafael Nadal for the Australian Open title on Sunday after a stirring victory over Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-final on Friday.

Djokovic leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Djokovic leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Novak Djokovic proved to be a calming influence throughout

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters; Alcaraz through

French Open PIX: Nadal to face Djokovic in quarters; Alcaraz through

Rediff.com30 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Djokovic 'sad and empty' after US Open disqualification

Djokovic 'sad and empty' after US Open disqualification

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic said he was "sad and empty" after a being disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball during his fourth-round match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Thiem, Wawrinka stay positive after defeats on return

Real Madrid's Ramos, Medvedev test positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid's Ramos, Medvedev test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos faced a new setback in a season littered with injury problems when his club said on Tuesday he had tested positive for COVID-19.

Djokovic is our LeBron but we have to call him out sometimes: Kyrgios

Djokovic is our LeBron but we have to call him out sometimes: Kyrgios

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Nick Kyrgios has likened Novak Djokovic to NBA player LeBron James in his influence both on and off the court but says he had a duty to call out the world number one when he "lost his way" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Newly crowned Australian Open champion NOvak Djokovic was not short of energy as he overpowered Andy Murray to claim his sixth Australian Open title.

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'They're incredible players, but they're not superheroes. The new generation has to start believing in themselves.'

Federer fined $3,000 for swearing at Australian Open

Federer fined $3,000 for swearing at Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Swiss was handed a code violation for swearing in the third set of Tuesday's match after the lineswoman reported Federer to Serbian chair umpire Marijana Veljovic.

Djokovic faces a sideline spell with muscle tear

Djokovic faces a sideline spell with muscle tear

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Novak Djokovic will need to spend some time on the sidelines recovering from a muscle tear that hindered him in the later rounds of the Australian Open, the Serbian said as he celebrated his ninth Melbourne Park title on Monday.

Djokovic, wife Jelena test negative for COVID-19

Djokovic, wife Jelena test negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have tested negative for COVID-19, nine days after returning a positive test, the world number one tennis player's media team said on Thursday. Djokovic, along with Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki, tested positive after playing in the Adria Tour, an exhibition tournament organised by the 17-times Grand Slam champion.

French Open PIX: Zheng knocks out Halep; Tsitsipas survives

French Open PIX: Zheng knocks out Halep; Tsitsipas survives

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Images from Day 5 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Novak Djokovic has sealed the year-end men's world number one tennis ranking for the sixth time to go level with childhood hero Pete Sampras after closest rival Rafael Nadal opted against playing in the ATP Tour event in Sofia next week.

Real's Vinicius to retake COVID-19 test after error

Real's Vinicius to retake COVID-19 test after error

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Brazilian forward Vinicius, 19, did not train with the squad on Thursday as a precaution ahead of Friday's La Liga home game against Alaves.

A rollercoaster 2020 season for Djokovic so far...

A rollercoaster 2020 season for Djokovic so far...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic was disqualified from his US Open fourth round match against Pablo Carreno Busta on Sunday after the Serbian struck a line judge with a ball following a point.

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.

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Shapovalov will meet Rafael Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.

COVID-19 infected Coric still without symptoms

COVID-19 infected Coric still without symptoms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Djokovic, Coric, Grigor Dimitrov and Viktor Troicki all tested positive for COVID-19 after playing in the event in Serbia and Croatia, which drew big crowds and saw the players pose for pictures together.

Pursuit of Federer's record spurred Djokovic to compete in US Open

Pursuit of Federer's record spurred Djokovic to compete in US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic decided to travel to New York for the US Open amid the COVID-19 pandemic because the 17-time Grand Slam champion did not want to pass up on the opportunity to close in on Roger Federer's record tally of 20.

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Tennis great and founder of the WTA Billie Jean King was among those who applauded the announcement.