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PHOTOS: Murray masters Cilic, Nishikori thrashes Wawrinka

PHOTOS: Murray masters Cilic, Nishikori thrashes Wawrinka

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Four more performances like that at the O2 Arena this week should guarantee Andy Murray will end 2016 leading the pack.

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home moves to and fro between light-hearted slice-of-teen life and an underprepared Avenger second guessing what's right, real and responsible, notes Sukanya Verma.

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Australia eased ahead of Bosnia 2-0 as John Millman thumped Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-2 while Alex de Minaur overcame Mirza Basic 6-3, 7-6(0), before Millman revealed the team's larger goal under captain Lleyton Hewitt.

#ReadersReviews: Tom Holland is BEST EVER Spider-Man

#ReadersReviews: Tom Holland is BEST EVER Spider-Man

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

It is a good follow up to Avengers Endgame and marks the start of a new Avengers team, led by the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

US not to push India sign global nuclear treaties

US not to push India sign global nuclear treaties

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Appreciating its 'responsible' behaviour, the United States has said it will not push India to sign the Non Proliferation Treaty and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty 'for quite some time,' but sought New Delhi's cooperation to strengthen the global non-proliferation regime.

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Indian Wells PIX: Djokovic, Osaka Halep crash out

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The top-seeded Serb, who had not dropped a set in four matches since the round of 16 at the Australian Open in January, looked out-of-sorts throughout the 98-minute contest.

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Andy Murray has lost the world number two spot to Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Madrid Masters final.

Video: Bukhari thrashes scribe for Ayodhya query

Video: Bukhari thrashes scribe for Ayodhya query

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Shahi Imam of the Delhi Jama Masjid, Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari, on Thursday lost his cool when a journalist questioned him regarding the Ayodhya verdict during a press conference, following which he was thrashed by supporters of the cleric.

Aus Open Images: Roddick, Sharapova knocked out

Aus Open Images: Roddick, Sharapova knocked out

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

Images from the matches played at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

World No 1 Rafael Nadal, who is hoping to recover from a knee injury to play in the season-ending showpiece, heads the other group and will face Belgian David Goffin, Bulgarian debutant Grigor Dimitrov and Austrian Dominic Thiem.

Djokovic, Wawrinka set to renew rivalry in US Open final

Djokovic, Wawrinka set to renew rivalry in US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Sunday's U.S. Open final, but the top-seeded Serb expects hard work ahead when he meets Stan Wawrinka at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Defending champion Djokovic, who became the third man to hold all four grand slam singles titles at once after his triumph at Roland Garros in June, owns a 19-4 career head-to-head advantage over the Swiss third seed.

Rio Olympics: Second day of rowing postponed due to weather problems

Rio Olympics: Second day of rowing postponed due to weather problems

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The second day of the 2016 Olympic rowing regatta was called off on Sunday due to problems caused by rough weather, organisers said.

Arsenal agrees to 731mn takeover by Kroenke

Arsenal agrees to 731mn takeover by Kroenke

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Premier League club Arsenal said on Monday it had agreed to be taken over by American billionaire Stan Kroenke in a deal which would value the club at 731 million.

Djokovic seeded 2nd, Rafa 4th at Wimbledon

Djokovic seeded 2nd, Rafa 4th at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

In the women's draw, Halep is seeded 2nd after top-ranked Kerber

20 amazing facts you must know about India

20 amazing facts you must know about India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

India is set to emerge as the world's third largest economy by 2030.

Tennis Roundup: Cilic into Queen's quarters; Nishikori retires

Tennis Roundup: Cilic into Queen's quarters; Nishikori retires

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the tennis courts

Rozario steps down as Bagan coach

Rozario steps down as Bagan coach

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Faced with intense pressure from supporters and officials alike, beleaguered Mohun Bagan coach Stanly Rozario on Monday stepped down from the hotseat for "greater interest of the club".

Practice king Federer ready for competitive return

Practice king Federer ready for competitive return

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Sticking to a limited schedule has helped Roger Federer enjoy a renaissance late in his career but the Swiss says rest time is now over and he is looking forward to returning to action at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.

Defending champs Djokovic, Williams get top billing at Australian Open

Defending champs Djokovic, Williams get top billing at Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Reigning champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named top seeds for the Australian Open starting on Monday.

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at Grand Slams than battling Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal to be world number one, the Swiss tennis great said.

Rogers Cup: Wawrinka, Nishikori reach last four; Halep, Kerber to face off

Rogers Cup: Wawrinka, Nishikori reach last four; Halep, Kerber to face off

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka advanced into the semi-finals at the Rogers Cup with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-3 victory over big-serving South African Kevin Anderson at the Aviva Centre in Toronto on Friday.

Another fiery exit: 'Nick, stop using 'F' words'

Another fiery exit: 'Nick, stop using 'F' words'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios was involved in a fresh dispute after being accused of swearing at the BNP Paribas Open in California.

French Open: Defending champ Djokovic to face Granollers, Nadal meets Paire

French Open: Defending champ Djokovic to face Granollers, Nadal meets Paire

Rediff.com26 May 2017

In the women's draw, defending champion Garbine Muguruza will play 2010 French Open winner Francesca Schiavone

Sports Shorts: Hamilton not chasing Schumacher's F1 title record

Sports Shorts: Hamilton not chasing Schumacher's F1 title record

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

PIX: Wawrinka rallies to beat Medvedev; Thiem cruises

PIX: Wawrinka rallies to beat Medvedev; Thiem cruises

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Former champion Stan Wawrinka battled past Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev in five sets to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-2, 2-6, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 victory. Fifth seed Dominic Thiem kept his flawless record against Gael Monfils intact with a trouble-free 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Monday to reach his maiden Australian Open quarter-final.

PHOTOS: Big upsets on Day 4 at Australian Open

PHOTOS: Big upsets on Day 4 at Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

From potential dark horses to former champions, here are the players who were knocked out of the Australian Open on Thursday

Junior boxers clinch gold at international tourney

Junior boxers clinch gold at international tourney

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Inspired by Mike Tyson and Mohammad Ali, eight Indian junior boxers made quite an impression in their maiden international assignment, clinching a couple of gold, a silver and a bronze medal at the 25th Ahmed Comert Cup in Istanbul, Turkey.

How Wawrinka dashed Djokovic's Paris dream...

How Wawrinka dashed Djokovic's Paris dream...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

As his blazing backhand skidded off from inside the baseline, Stanislas Wawrinka sent his racket rocketing skywards after dashing Novak Djokovic's French Open dreams with a victory barely anyone expected on Sunday.

Djokovic, Nadal on semi-final collision course in Paris

Djokovic, Nadal on semi-final collision course in Paris

Rediff.com20 May 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic is on a French Open semi-final collision course with nine-times champion Rafael Nadal after the draw was made on Friday.

Federer ready to roll at Flushing Meadows

Federer ready to roll at Flushing Meadows

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The Swiss snapped a five-year barren run at the slams by bagging the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles this year and, in the absence of Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka, is the favourite at Flushing Meadows with an equally resurgent Rafael Nadal.

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Federer knocked out by big-serving Isner, Nadal survives

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Federer knocked out by big-serving Isner, Nadal survives

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A long season took its toll on Roger Federer on Thursday as the Swiss was knocked out of the Paris Masters following a 7-6(3) 3-6 7-6(5) third-round defeat by big serving John Isner.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 7 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 7 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medal winners on Day 7 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday:

3 teenage siblings from Telangana die in US fire

3 teenage siblings from Telangana die in US fire

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Sathwika, Suhan and Jaya were studying there and attended a Christmas party at a local resident's house which caught fire.

Davis Cup: Roger Federer set to play against France in final

Davis Cup: Roger Federer set to play against France in final

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Switzerland's Roger Federer, who has been hampered by back problems, has been named to play in the second singles rubber of the Davis Cup final against France's Gael Monfils on Friday, organisers announced on Thursday.

Djokovic and Nadal through to China Open semi-finals

Djokovic and Nadal through to China Open semi-finals

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak at the China Open to 27 matches with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition over big-serving American John Isner on Friday.

How these apps can make your phone a genius!

How these apps can make your phone a genius!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Mobile application stores, or app stores as they are known, have become the biggest news for cellphone users this year.

Wawrinka to start Chennai Open defense against Croat teen Coric

Wawrinka to start Chennai Open defense against Croat teen Coric

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Stan Wawrinka will begin his title defense at the Chennai Open facing off against Croatian teenager Borna Coric.

French Open PHOTOS: Muray, Wawrinka advance; Radwanska out

French Open PHOTOS: Muray, Wawrinka advance; Radwanska out

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Images from the matches played on Day 7 at the Roland Garros on Saturday

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday

2nd ODI: SA scrape past WI after Sammy blitz

2nd ODI: SA scrape past WI after Sammy blitz

Rediff.com25 May 2010

South Africa overcame a sizzling late innings blitz by Darren Sammy to take a 2-0 lead in the One-Day International series against the West Indies on Monday.