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Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic won their matches for their respective countries on Day 4 of the ATP Cup on Monday.

Woodgate header gives Spurs win at Hull

Woodgate header gives Spurs win at Hull

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

An 86th-minute header by Jonathan Woodgate gave struggling Spurs a much-needed win and continued Hull's steady slide towards the relegation zone.

Gerrard double gives Liverpool win

Gerrard double gives Liverpool win

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Two first-half goals by Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool a 2-1 win at Olympique Marseille in their opening Champions League Group D match on Tuesday.

New Audi A4 at Rs 36.40 lakh

New Audi A4 at Rs 36.40 lakh

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

The three new variants include both diesel and petrol engines.

Paes-Dlouhy in second round

Paes-Dlouhy in second round

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy sailed into the second round of the French Open men's doubles with a straight-sets win over locals Sebastien de Chaunac and Benoit Paire in Paris on Wednesday night. The third seeds won 6-1, 6-3 and set up a clash with another unseeded duo, James Cerretani and Sergiy Stakhovsky. The Ukrainian-American pair defeated Spaniards Nicolas Almagro and Ivan Navarro 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in another first round match.

Priyanka beats Jennifer Lopez, Gal Gadot

Priyanka beats Jennifer Lopez, Gal Gadot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Priyanka Chopra has beat Jennifer Lopez and Gal Godot and even her Baywatch co-stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron to grab the leading spot in the Top Actors Chart.

Federer earns another milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Federer earns another milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Federer beats Ruud, becomes oldest man to reach French Open 4th round since 1972

New Audi A6 at Rs 38.57 lakh

New Audi A6 at Rs 38.57 lakh

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, announced on Thursday the launch of the new Audi A6, the world's most successful business sedan, in India.

'Madrid always up their game in Champions League'

'Madrid always up their game in Champions League'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Real have underperformed on the domestic stage, trailing Barcelona by 15 points and knocked out of the King's Cup by Leganes, and many predicted an early elimination from Europe when they drew the runaway Ligue 1 leaders in the last 16.

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

Tennis round-up: Nadal's injury woes continue...

Tennis round-up: Nadal's injury woes continue...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Top seed Rafael Nadal pulled out of this week's Mexican Open in Acapulco after aggravating the leg injury that forced him out of the Australian Open last month.

Now, Euro 2016 ticket sales under scrutiny

Now, Euro 2016 ticket sales under scrutiny

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Germany's federal cartel office on Tuesday launched an investigation into the German football association's (DFB) sale of tickets for the national team's matches at Euro 2016.

India thrash Pakistan to romp into SAFF football final

India thrash Pakistan to romp into SAFF football final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Two delectable strikes from magical Manvir Singh and an opportunistic header from substitute Sumeet Passi helped defending champions India breeze past Pakistan 3-1 to romp into the final of the SAFF Suzuki Cup.

Sports Shorts: Wang survives scare; Nagal enters final round

Sports Shorts: Wang survives scare; Nagal enters final round

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Audi A4 sedan at Rs 36 lakh!

Audi A4 sedan at Rs 36 lakh!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Audi India commenced its business activities in 2007 and presently has five models -- Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi A6, Audi A4 and Audi TT. As a part of its strategy to increase sales, the company will have 12 dealers in place by the year-end, from the present seven. The company plans to increase its dealer-network to 18 by next year.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Naomi Osaka, winner of the past two Grand Slam tournaments, has parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle into last 16; Wozniacki cruises

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle into last 16; Wozniacki cruises

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Images from Day 6 of the French Open in Paris on Friday.

RBI not comfortable with cryptocurrenciy like Bitcoin

RBI not comfortable with cryptocurrenciy like Bitcoin

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The RBI has been repeatedly cautioning everyone about the usage of cryptocurrencies, flagging a slew of concerns.

Definition of kg changed after 130 years

Definition of kg changed after 130 years

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The changes, which will come into force on May 20 next year, will bring an end to the use of physical objects to define measurement units.

UEFA bans Bordeaux, Benfica players

UEFA bans Bordeaux, Benfica players

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

UEFA banned two Girondins Bordeaux players on Tuesday for a total of five European club matches after ugly scenes during their UEFA Cup defeat by Anderlecht.

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces to blow past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals at the Citi Open in Washington.

New imported Audi A4 at CKD prices

New imported Audi A4 at CKD prices

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Audi India of German luxury carmaker, Audi, is planning to offer its new imported A4 model at the CKD (complete knock down) version price. The price difference between the existing A4 model, when the company started assembling in November last year, and the imported version was Rs 2.1 lakh.

'Audi won't be made in VW's Pune facility'

'Audi won't be made in VW's Pune facility'

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Despite a general slowdown, Audi India has posted a dizzying growth figure of 123 per cent, selling 321 units in January-April 2008. All set to launch the new A4 sedan in July, Benoit Tiers, managing director, Audi India, tells Business Standard about the company's objectives.

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Thirteen months ago, Comaneci was the first person Halep hugged when she clambered up into the stands on Court Philippe Chatrier after she won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.

Djokovic and Wozniacki crash out of Miami Open

Djokovic and Wozniacki crash out of Miami Open

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic's hopes of turning around his season at the Miami Open ended in the second round when he was defeated 6-3, 6-4 by Frenchman Benoit Paire.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic blasted past qualifier Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo.

Neymar will be ready for World Cup, says trainer

Neymar will be ready for World Cup, says trainer

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Neymar will undergo surgery this weekend that will keep him out for up to three months but Brazil's trainer said on Thursday the Paris St Germain striker would definitely be ready for the start of the World Cup in mid-June.

Ballon d'Or 2018: Modric wins, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Ballon d'Or 2018: Modric wins, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Real Madrid's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or on Monday, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's decade-long hold on the prestigious award.

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Andy Murray has what it takes to ruin Novak Djokovic's dreams of sweeping to a 'golden slam', coach Ivan Lendl has said as the Scot prepares for another tilt at the Wimbledon title.

Dancevic slams 'dangerous, inhumane' conditions in Melbourne

Dancevic slams 'dangerous, inhumane' conditions in Melbourne

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Canadian Frank Dancevic slammed Australian Open organisers for forcing players to play in "inhumane" conditions after he suffered heat stroke in temperatures of 41 degrees Celcius (108 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday.

Wawrinka wins Japan Open, takes career title count to 11

Wawrinka wins Japan Open, takes career title count to 11

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Switzerland's French Open champion Stan Wawrinka captured his fourth title this year when he beat his good friend Benoit Paire 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the Japan Open on Sunday.

Venus becomes oldest woman to reach French Open 3rd round

Venus becomes oldest woman to reach French Open 3rd round

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The win makes her the oldest woman to reach the third round at the French Open since Billie-Jean King in 1982.

Somdev, Yuki to lead India's charge at Chennai Open

Somdev, Yuki to lead India's charge at Chennai Open

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Somdev Devvarman would be India's while Yuki Bhambri is expected to carry his good from into the new season which is full of new challenges for the Indian players as ATP Aircel Chennai Open begins on Monday.

French Open: Nadal happy to have another birthday at work

French Open: Nadal happy to have another birthday at work

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

"I don't know what can happen in the future or not. But yeah, 11 here already is something really unbelievable. I always say the same. It looks, for the most of you, and even for me, looks so difficult to increase that number for anyone in the future. But if I did it, and I consider myself a normal person, probably someone else is gonna do it."

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Indian tennis star Leander Paes feels blessed to have such a long career, having won 18 Grand Slam doubles titles and accumulated close to 1000 racquets.

Ibrahimovic bids farewell to PSG with French Cup win

Ibrahimovic bids farewell to PSG with French Cup win

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic bid farewell to Paris St Germain in style by scoring twice and setting up another as the French champions completed a second successive domestic treble by beating Olympique de Marseille 4-2 in the French Cup final on Saturday.

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Spain's Gorka Izagirre took second place and Yates finished third, 15 seconds behind.