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Throwback 2020: Thiem breaks 'Big Three' hold on Grand Slams

Throwback 2020: Thiem breaks 'Big Three' hold on Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The professional tennis circuit, which requires players to jet around the world, was forced into shutdown in early March as countries went into lockdown and closed their borders to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

Ahead of return, Kyrgios says 'did not miss tennis that much'

Ahead of return, Kyrgios says 'did not miss tennis that much'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

No complaints but quarantine differentials were a mistake: Zverev

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Hamilton wins at Imola as Mercedes clinch constructors' title

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The six times world champion took the chequered flag at Imola 5.783 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas, who started on pole position.

Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole

Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Lewis Hamilton seized pole position in the dying seconds of qualifying for the first Portuguese Grand Prix in 24 years on Saturday to deny and dismay Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas once again.

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Would Ukraine be such a pushover if it had that nuclear stockpile?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 at the Australian Open.

Webber joins Coulthard at Red Bull

Webber joins Coulthard at Red Bull

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The Australian will take the place of young Austrian Christian Klien at the team.

Wurz to replace Webber in 2007

Wurz to replace Webber in 2007

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Austrian test driver Alexander Wurz will replace Mark Webber in the Williams race line-up next season.

Aus Open PIX: Ruthless Djokovic, Serena, Zverev march forth

Aus Open PIX: Ruthless Djokovic, Serena, Zverev march forth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Australian Open draw: Djokovic to open title defence against plucky Korean

Australian Open draw: Djokovic to open title defence against plucky Korean

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Serena faces hard-hitting Giorgi in first round while former World No Hewitt play his final grand slam

Alonso sits out China GP practice

Alonso sits out China GP practice

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

A royal sibling on the way for Britain's Prince George

A royal sibling on the way for Britain's Prince George

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting their second child, drawing congratulatory messages for the popular British Royal couple.

I'll be in Formula One next year: Webber

I'll be in Formula One next year: Webber

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

The Australian would be favourite to replace Alonso at Renault if the world champions fail to secure Kimi Raikkonen from McLaren.

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

IMAGES from matches played at the Miami Masters in Key Biscayne, Florida

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic fired 19 aces to topple Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 and set up a second-round clash with either Dan Evans or Russian 10th seed Andrey Rublev.

Nishikori faces big test against bugbear Djokovic

Nishikori faces big test against bugbear Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic is aware of Kei Nishikori's battling qualities having lost twice to the Japanese in 17 career meetings.

Ferrer stuns Zverev, Federer fights back; Osaka knocked out

Ferrer stuns Zverev, Federer fights back; Osaka knocked out

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Roger Federer rallied from a set down to beat Moldovan surprise package Radu Albot 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a stuttering start to the 20-times Grand Slam champion's Miami Open campaign on Saturday.

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against "fighter" Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard's coach Conchita Martinez said.

Hamilton takes pole for home British GP

Hamilton takes pole for home British GP

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The pole was the 91st of Lewis Hamilton's career and seventh at Silverstone.

'It's crazy': American Gauff wins first WTA title at age 15

'It's crazy': American Gauff wins first WTA title at age 15

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

American teenage sensation Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win a WTA title in 15 years as she beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the Linz Open final on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises; Serena survives Mladenovic test, Ivanovic out

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises; Serena survives Mladenovic test, Ivanovic out

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Holder Serena Williams survived her toughest challenge yet at this year's French Open as she battled into the fourth round with a 6-4, 7-6(10) win over Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic in a rain-disrupted match on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

EPL PIX: Liverpool held; Spurs crush Southampton

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

French Open PIX: Del Potro pushed to the limit by Nishioka

French Open PIX: Del Potro pushed to the limit by Nishioka

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the French Open.

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Venus Williams staged a spirited comeback to down third seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Saturday.

5 players who wowed us at the Australian Open

5 players who wowed us at the Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

5 exceptional players who surprised us at Melbourne.

In Pics: Kate Middleton's wardrobe for India tour

In Pics: Kate Middleton's wardrobe for India tour

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Kate Middleton who is touring India along with Prince William chose an elegant dressing style with a few Indian touches.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer marches on; Venus, Keys crash out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer marches on; Venus, Keys crash out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer advanced to the Wimbledon last 16 without dropping a set after a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 win over German Jan-Lennard Struff on Friday.

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Images from Monday's action at the French Open.

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Images from the Tuscan F1 Grand Prix held at at Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero in Tuscany, Italy, on Sunday.

'Hello, I won, you can relax now' - Kenin calls nervous mom

'Hello, I won, you can relax now' - Kenin calls nervous mom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Sofia Kenin shed a few tears and needed to find a way to keep her emotions in check during an epic final against Garbine Muguruza, but soon after lifting her first Grand Slam title the American had to rush to calm someone else down - her mother. Kenin's mother gets so nervous that she finds it hard to watch her daughter play.

PIX: Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell on the red carpet at TIFF

PIX: Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell on the red carpet at TIFF

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Stars who hit the red carpet on day six at the Toronto International Film Festival!

Murray, Kerber top seeds at Australian Open, Federer is 17th

Murray, Kerber top seeds at Australian Open, Federer is 17th

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

World No 1s Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber have been named top seeds for the first major of the season, Australian Open, which will commences on January 16.

Olympics PIX: Djokovic off to a smashing start

Olympics PIX: Djokovic off to a smashing start

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic launched his bid to stay on course for a Golden Slam with a clinical 6-2, 6-2 win over 139th-ranked Hugo Dellien of Bolivia on Saturday, as sweltering conditions in Tokyo took a toll on the players on the opening day of tennis at the Games.

Champions League PIX: Liverpool win; City thrash Marseille

Champions League PIX: Liverpool win; City thrash Marseille

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Liverpool laboured to a 2-0 win over Denmark's Midtjylland on Tuesday as a goal from Diogo Jota and a Mohamed Salah penalty secured a hard-fought Champions League Group D victory at Anfield.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

US Open: Serena enters 3rd round; Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Images from matches played on Day 4 at the US Open at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.