News for 'Borges'

Chopper sabotage case: Borge's death not a suicide

Chopper sabotage case: Borge's death not a suicide

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Twenty days after his death, a senior police officer said on May 18 that there was no evidence to suggest that the Air Works technician, Bharat Borge, who first spotted pebbles in the helicopter of industrialist Anil Ambani, had committed suicide.

Federer equals Borg's grass record

Federer equals Borg's grass record

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych in the final in Halle to equal Bjorn Borg's record of 41 wins on the trot on grass

Federer closer to Borg's record

Federer closer to Borg's record

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Roger Federer edged out France's Richard Gasquet 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of Halle International

Nadal reaches first final since 2022 in Bastad

Nadal reaches first final since 2022 in Bastad

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal reached his first final in two years on Saturday, beating qualifier Duje Ajdukovic

Alcaraz grinds down another lefty in Nishioka win

Alcaraz grinds down another lefty in Nishioka win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Alcaraz worked on making his serve more potent in the off-season and was thrilled with how it held up against Nishioka.

Davis Cup: This risky move could make or break India's chances

Davis Cup: This risky move could make or break India's chances

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

For the second consecutive Davis Cup tie, India are relying on doubles specialist N Sriram Balaji to do the singles duty

Can India finally end its losing streak vs Sweden in Davis Cup?

Can India finally end its losing streak vs Sweden in Davis Cup?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

India has never beaten Sweden in five attempts in the Davis Cup.

Nadal warms up for Olympics with doubles win in Bastad

Nadal warms up for Olympics with doubles win in Bastad

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal teamed up with Norwegian Casper Ruud to register a 6-1, 6-4 win over second seeds Guido Andreozzi and Miguel Reyes-Varela on the Swedish clay.

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Third seed Andrey Rublev suffered a first round exit after his Qatar Open title, losing to qualifier Quentin Halys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Open on Tuesday.

Borg, McEnroe: From rivals to partners

Borg, McEnroe: From rivals to partners

Rediff.com1 Jul 2011

Tennis legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have announced their partnership by launching of a limited edition underwear collection.

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant remain unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa

Nadal wins French Open, equals Borg's record

Nadal wins French Open, equals Borg's record

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Images from the French Open Men's singles final between Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros.

Hard-up Borg to sell trophies

Hard-up Borg to sell trophies

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

The tennis legend will part with his five replica Wimbledon trophies and the two tennis racquets he used during the 1976 and 1980 finals.

Borg says Federer is 3rd favourite at Wimbledon

Borg says Federer is 3rd favourite at Wimbledon

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Former Wimbledon great Bjorn Borg believes world number one Roger Federer is only third favourite to win the grasscourt Grand Slam this year. Federer is aiming for a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title but Borg, champion five times in a row from 1976-1980, thinks the Swiss will have his work cut out.

Even four final appearances couldn't win Borg the US Open

Even four final appearances couldn't win Borg the US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Having returned empty-handed from all his four forays to the final, Borg's failure to win the US Open remained the biggest regret in what was otherwise an illustrious career.

McEnroe beats Borg 26 years after Wimbledon final

McEnroe beats Borg 26 years after Wimbledon final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The American won the Tour of Champions match just over 26 years after defeating the Swede in the Wimbledon final.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on Monday

Young Indian Leaders Shine at WEF 2025

Young Indian Leaders Shine at WEF 2025

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Barring a few, such as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu (74), Union Minister C R Patil (69) and Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna (71), most other ministers attending the WEF represent the next generation of India's politicians.

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to win his fourth Grand Slam title.

Federer, Borg team up for champions' clash

Federer, Borg team up for champions' clash

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer will team up for the showdown of champions at the exhibition event on the BlackRock Tour of Champions.

Borg tips Murray to win the US Open

Borg tips Murray to win the US Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Tennis legend Bjorn Borg is tipping Britain's No 1 tennis player Andy Murray to win his first Grand Slam at the US Open next week and rates him as competitive as Swiss star Roger Federer and Wimbledon's 2008 champion Rafael Nadal.

Meet the Egyptian who beat Borg at Wimbledon

Meet the Egyptian who beat Borg at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Bikash Mohapatra introduces us to Ismail El Shafei, one of the only four to have beaten the great Bjorn Borg.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

All the action from Day 4 at the Australian Open on Wednesday

ISL: Mumbai City's unbeaten streak continues

ISL: Mumbai City's unbeaten streak continues

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Mumbai City FC grabbed their maiden victory of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season with a closely-fought 2-1 win against FC Goa in Margao on Saturday.

ISL: Borja's hat-trick steals the show vs East Bengal

ISL: Borja's hat-trick steals the show vs East Bengal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Led by Borja Herrera's sensational hat-trick, FC Goa secured their first win of their Indian Super League 2024-25 campaign as they edged past hosts East Bengal 3-2 in Kolkata on Friday.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Magnificent Martinez helps Inter defeat Sparta Prague 1-0

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

India were on Thursday drawn to meet Sweden in an away Davis Cup World Group I tie in September.

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

World number one Jannik Sinner's bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O'Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the US Open fourth round.

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic looked completely powerless as he was pummeled into submission by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party

Twelve Final Days Review: The Federer Tribute

Twelve Final Days Review: The Federer Tribute

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Given that Twelve Final Days doesn't really delve into the genesis of Roger Federer, the ups and downs of his career, the assumption is that it is meant for people who are already familiar with his work, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Nadal still the ultimate test, says Monte Carlo champ Tsitsipas

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev in Round 4

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.