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Ukraine's Kostyuk booed for handshake snub with Belarus' Sabalenka

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed for handshake snub with Belarus' Sabalenka

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Paris crowd made themselves heard on day one of the French Open as they booed and jeered when Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands

Fit-again Murray full of belief ahead of Wimbledon

Fit-again Murray full of belief ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas said that his victory in the final of the Mallorca Championships on Saturday was a major milestone in his career as the Greek claimed his maiden grasscourt title leading up to Wimbledon next week.

PIX: Napoli claim Serie A title after 33 years!

PIX: Napoli claim Serie A title after 33 years!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

But after an exceptional transfer window and with Luciano Spalletti at the helm, Napoli dominated the title race while their main rivals all suffered slumps during the season.

Murray fires battle of bathroom break into orbit

Murray fires battle of bathroom break into orbit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Andy Murray launched a fresh rocket at his US Open conqueror Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tuesday, griping that the Greek player took longer on bathroom breaks than it took billionaire Jeff Bezos to reach outer space.

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year absence

Covid forces Chinese Grand Prix cancellation again

Covid forces Chinese Grand Prix cancellation again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The cancellation came as no surprise, with the race recognised as being uncertain by Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali in a Liberty Media third-quarter earnings call with analysts this month.

Tsitsipas says unfairly 'targetted' over on-court coaching

Tsitsipas says unfairly 'targetted' over on-court coaching

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas feels he is unfairly targetted by officials over on-court coaching and said that it should be allowed anyway, after his Australian Open semi-final loss to Daniil Medvedev on Friday.

Rublev sets up Monte Carlo Masters final with Rune

Rublev sets up Monte Carlo Masters final with Rune

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Andrey Rublev moved into his third Masters final after fighting back from a set down in Monte Carlo to beat American Taylor Fritz 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 on Saturday to set up a showdown with Danish teenager Holger Rune.

Nothing will stop me speaking my mind in F1: Hamilton

Nothing will stop me speaking my mind in F1: Hamilton

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Lewis Hamilton vowed to continue speaking out despite Formula One's governing body clamping down on drivers

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, Jannik Sinner clinched a hard-fought win as Casper Ruud crashed out.

Kyrgios fined for spitting, obscenities at US Open

Kyrgios fined for spitting, obscenities at US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios has been fined $7,500 for "spitting and audible obscenities" during his second-round win at the US Open on Wednesday.

Alcaraz shocks Djokovic, meets Zverev in Madrid Open final

Alcaraz shocks Djokovic, meets Zverev in Madrid Open final

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5) to reach the Madrid Open final, where on Sunday he will face Alexander Zverev after the German defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic has had to deal with suspicion about the severity of his hamstring injury, which he suffered en route to winning the warm-up title in Adelaide.

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Surprise package Davidovich Fokina, who knocked out top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the earlier rounds at Monaco, drew first blood by breaking Tsitsipas to take a 2-1 lead in the opening set.

I do what I want, says Kyrgios after breaking Wimbledon dress code

I do what I want, says Kyrgios after breaking Wimbledon dress code

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Nick Kyrgios could not resist poking his nose at authority and Wimbledon's all-white clothing rules.

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years

AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

AC Milan clinched their first Italian Serie A

Tsitsipas anti-vaccine comments irks Greek govt

Tsitsipas anti-vaccine comments irks Greek govt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'...What is at stake, however, is his ability to assess the need for vaccinations or whether the vaccine has been tested for a sufficient period of time. And ... he has neither the knowledge nor the studies nor the research work that would allow him to form an opinion about it.'

Tsitsipas sets up Zverev semi-final in Monte Carlo

Tsitsipas sets up Zverev semi-final in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas came out on top from a thrilling quarter-final clash with Diego Schwartzman, prevailing 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-4 on Friday to set up a meeting with Alexander Zverev at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Novak Djokovic increased his Grand Slam tally to 19 titles, and is now one adrift of the men's record held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere

Tsitsipas downs Zverev to reach another Monte Carlo final

Tsitsipas downs Zverev to reach another Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas showed no signs of fatigue following Friday's marathon battle as he eased past German Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final on Saturday.

Aus Open finalist Medvedev revels in dream-wrecker role

Aus Open finalist Medvedev revels in dream-wrecker role

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'I'm happy to have the chance to try to stop, one more time, somebody from making history.'

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Round-up of football matches played around Europe on Saturday.

Aus Open: History in the making as men's semi-finalists vie for glory

Aus Open: History in the making as men's semi-finalists vie for glory

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Nadal plays Berrettini in one semifinal, knowing he's potentially two match wins from a 21st major title.

Medvedev routs Tsitsipas to set up Djokovic final

Medvedev routs Tsitsipas to set up Djokovic final

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Russia's fourth seed Daniil Medvedev crushed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to set up a title clash with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Stars made their way to the Australian Open to cheer on Rafael Nadal.

Milan close in on first Serie A title in 11 years

Milan close in on first Serie A title in 11 years

Rediff.com19 May 2022

AC Milan need only draw at Sassuolo on Sunday to take home the Italian Serie A title for the first time in 11 years

French Open: Tsitsipas overcomes Zverev to reach 1st major final

French Open: Tsitsipas overcomes Zverev to reach 1st major final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 to book his place in the French Open final on Friday.

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.

Djokovic 'playing by his own rules', says Tsitsipas

Djokovic 'playing by his own rules', says Tsitsipas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic has been "playing by his own rules" and has put his bid for a 21st Grand Slam title at risk by not following Australia's COVID-19 vaccination requirements, world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday.

AC Milan coach Pioli tests positive for COVID-19

AC Milan coach Pioli tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

AC Milan said coach Stefano Pioli is showing no symptoms, is in quarantine at home and that Saturday's training session had been cancelled.

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Milan missed the chance to jump to second and remained fourth with 48 points

Di Maria, Dybala latest to be injuriy hit in Lega Serie A

Di Maria, Dybala latest to be injuriy hit in Lega Serie A

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Table-toppers Napoli, barely affected by injuries, have won five league matches in a row to extend their unbeaten run since the start of the season in both Serie A and the Champions League.

Kyrgios charged for domestic assault in 2021 case

Kyrgios charged for domestic assault in 2021 case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Australian media said the charge was related to a complaint made by Kyrgios's former partner Chiara Passari.

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A tap-in by Karim Benzema and a powerful strike by substitute Marco Asensio earned European champions Real Madrid a 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea.

Grieving Tsitsipas pulls out of Wimbledon warm-up in Halle

Grieving Tsitsipas pulls out of Wimbledon warm-up in Halle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Tsitsipas pulled out of the Wimbledon warm-up event in Halle, Germany, because of personal reasons

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5, 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere on Thursday while fourth seed Casper Ruud was knocked out in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov.