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Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's French Open semi-final.

PHOTOS: Aguero 'tricks' City to victory over Arsenal

PHOTOS: Aguero 'tricks' City to victory over Arsenal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Sergio Aguero's hat-trick led Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday and back into second place in the English Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool.

Wimbledon champion Halep enjoys Romania's adulation

Wimbledon champion Halep enjoys Romania's adulation

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

It was Halep's second Grand Slam title following her triumph at Roland Garros in Paris last year.

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Meet the top women's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

PHOTOS: Look who turned up at the US Open!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Celebrities from the world of Hollywood, fashion and sport were there to witness the proceedings of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year.

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A duchess had come to Queens.

EPL PIX: Villa stun Arsenal; Liverpool-City draw

EPL PIX: Villa stun Arsenal; Liverpool-City draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Aston Villa returned to winning ways in stunning fashion as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a 3-0 away thumping of an abject Arsenal in drizzly north London on Sunday.

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

"For me, right now I have this feeling of sadness," said Osaka.

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Both the ATP and WTA Tours released a joint statement saying the decision was taken in line with local authorities due to "health and safety concerns" and they were reassessing the calendar for the rest of the year.

Kohli surpasses Sachin, Lara; becomes fastest to reach 20,000 international runs

Kohli surpasses Sachin, Lara; becomes fastest to reach 20,000 international runs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Kohli, thus, became the 12th batsman and third Indian after Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid to reach 20,000 international runs.

PIX: Serena, Osaka reveal US Open 2019 look

PIX: Serena, Osaka reveal US Open 2019 look

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

As the fans head toward Flushing Meadows, tennis stars gear up with ground-breaking styles to rule the courts.

PICS: Serena survives scare to reach US Open third round

PICS: Serena survives scare to reach US Open third round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

World number eight Williams, who captured the first of her six US Open titles two years before her 17-year-old opponent was born, spent the first half of the match trying to find her rhythm but when she did she was off to the races.

PIX: Chelsea rise to 6th after beating Tottenham Hotspur

PIX: Chelsea rise to 6th after beating Tottenham Hotspur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Jorginho's first-half penalty earned Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Thursday.

PIX: Tokyo 2020 unveils sustainable athletes village plaza

PIX: Tokyo 2020 unveils sustainable athletes village plaza

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

When the world's top athletes meet in Tokyo for the Olympics in July, they will be spending some of their downtime in a communal space built mostly out of reusable timber. Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Wednesday unveiled the athletes village plaza, which was made from 40,000 pieces of timber donated by 63 Japanese municipal governments.

Decision on Tokyo Games to be made in spring?

Decision on Tokyo Games to be made in spring?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Thursday that organisers were looking at ways to simplify the Games.

The Cricketers Ravi Shastri Rates Highly

The Cricketers Ravi Shastri Rates Highly

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'All selectors must be sufficiently thick-skinned and prepared to take criticism.' T C A Srinivasa Raghavan checks out Ravi Shastri's first book.

PIX: Djokovic outlasts Thiem to win Australian Open

PIX: Djokovic outlasts Thiem to win Australian Open

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. He captured the decisive break in the third game of the final set, then held firm as Thiem made desperate assaults on his serve. Going for broke in a nerve-shredding final game, the fifth seeded Austrian went for the lines but missed twice to hand Djokovic one of his most hard-earnt triumphs.

PIX: Deepika spotted at Wimbledon!

PIX: Deepika spotted at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Padukones watch the proceedings from the Royal Box on Centre Court in Wimbledon.

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Why Did BCCI Mess With Kohli?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Now we do not know if the Board bugs the dressing room or employs Pegasus in players' phones. But nothing stopped them from speaking with Kohli, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu rallies to down Ohori

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu rallies to down Ohori

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Saina Nehwal, who won the tournament last year before going through a lean patch, lost 19-21, 13-21, 5-21 to Sayaka Takahashi in 50 minutes.

EPL PIX: Chelsea return to winning ways; Man Utd held

EPL PIX: Chelsea return to winning ways; Man Utd held

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Bangladesh opener Tamim pulls out of India tour

Bangladesh opener Tamim pulls out of India tour

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Senior opener Tamim Iqbal opted out of Bangladesh's upcoming tour of India as his wife is due with the couple's second child.

Stokes took 'cigarette break' to calm nerves during WC final

Stokes took 'cigarette break' to calm nerves during WC final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Star all-rounder Ben Stokes had sneaked off for a "cigarette break" in order to calm his nerves ahead of the Super Over during last year's epic World Cup final against New Zealand, an anecdote which finds mention in a new book on England's triumph.

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

When it comes to diversity, swimming has a way to go.

Watford's Mariappa shocked after positive COVID-19 test

Watford's Mariappa shocked after positive COVID-19 test

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'It was a big surprise because I haven't really left the house, apart from some exercise and the odd walk with the kids. I've mainly just been homeschooling and keeping fit.'

Big six is the number for Hamilton in Texas

Big six is the number for Hamilton in Texas

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Austin is a favourite track for the 34-year-old Mercedes driver and he will also be fancied to round up his Texan win tally to six on Sunday.

Was this the turning point of Anderson's career?

Was this the turning point of Anderson's career?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

James Anderson's ascension to the pantheon of Test bowlers when he claimed his 600th wicket on Tuesday can possibly be traced back to a prediction that current New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen made in 2008.

Sindhu loses to Marin; is first Indian woman to win Olympic silver

Sindhu loses to Marin; is first Indian woman to win Olympic silver

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

India's PV Sindhu went down fighting to Spain's World No 1 Carolina Marin in the women's singles badminton gold medal match at the Rio Olympics on Friday.

Formula One's Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus

Formula One's Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Australian Grand Prix was cancelled due to worries about the coronavirus outbreak, after a McLaren team member tested positive before the first practice session was scheduled to get underway at Albert Park.

Amazon Prime bags India rights for all matches in New Zealand

Amazon Prime bags India rights for all matches in New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Amazon Prime Video becomes the first Indian streaming service to secure exclusive live cricket rights from a major cricketing board.

Root to miss first West Indies Test, Stokes to captain England

Root to miss first West Indies Test, Stokes to captain England

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The first Test is scheduled to begin on July 8 at the Ageas Bowl and Joe Root will leave England's training camp on Wednesday to be with his wife, Carrie, who is expecting their second child later this week.

PICS: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

PICS: Hurkacz sets up Federer date; Barty, Kerber cruise

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Images from Tuesday, Day 8 of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, in London.

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Friday.

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

There was no rain break, no twilight five-set drama and no Wimbledon trophy on offer on Friday but none of that bothered ageless Swiss maestro Roger Federer. The only thing that mattered to the 20-time Grand Slam champion was that, unlike in his last grasscourt duel with Rafael Nadal 11 years ago, he had won the "crazy last game" which sealed his passage into a 12th Wimbledon final.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Friday

Second-best foreign coaches won't make us the best: Gopichand

Second-best foreign coaches won't make us the best: Gopichand

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Pullela Gopichand says a good mix of foreign and Indian coaches is important for the development of the system but strongly believes that 'second best' overseas recruits will only produce the second best players.

PHOTOS: Best moments from the World Cup so far...

PHOTOS: Best moments from the World Cup so far...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

There were close matches, acrobatic fielding, some sharp bowling and big runs scored in the round-robin phase. Here are some memorable moments from the World Cup so far

Barty, Nadal claim season-ending ITF awards

Barty, Nadal claim season-ending ITF awards

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Ashleigh Barty lifted the season-ending WTA Finals trophy and led Australia to their first Fed Cup final since 1993, while Nadal won his 4th ITF Award for winning two Slams this season.

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.