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Djokovic's AO heartbreak: Will he return next year?

Djokovic's AO heartbreak: Will he return next year?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Djokovic took aim at his critics the day after his exit from the tournament, posting photos of an MRI scan of the injury on social media and Tiley was certain the Serb had done everything possible to be ready for the semi-final.

4 Indian origin men get 122-year jail for murdering PIO driver in UK

4 Indian origin men get 122-year jail for murdering PIO driver in UK

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

They were each sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 28 years behind bars.

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A former deputy head teacher of a London primary school has pleaded guilty to paying and instructing teenagers in India to abuse younger children.

SC Bar Association objects to 'radical changes' in Lady Justice statue

SC Bar Association objects to 'radical changes' in Lady Justice statue

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The SCBA said it unanimously opposes the proposed museum in the high security zone and pressed the demand for a library and a cafe cum lounge.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

Australian Open: Djokovic sets up Alcaraz quarters

Australian Open: Djokovic sets up Alcaraz quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A solitary break in the eighth game was all Djokovic needed to take the opening set, as the 37-year-old looked in total control despite playing well within himself in perfect conditions at a packed centre court.

Siniakova-Townsend clinch Aus Open title in style

Siniakova-Townsend clinch Aus Open title in style

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend claimed the women's doubles crown at the Australian Open

Djokovic leans on coach Murray to help climb rankings

Djokovic leans on coach Murray to help climb rankings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'I think he's bringing a fresh look to my game and I'll be able to benefit from that, no doubt, on the court. But also that champion mentality he has, I'm sure we'll match very well.'

Aamir, Mazhar ordered to appear before court in November

Aamir, Mazhar ordered to appear before court in November

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

A London court has ordered Pakistan's young pace bowler Mohammad Aamir and agent Mazhar Majeed to appear in person before it for a hearing into the spot-fixing case.

Butt, Asif appear before court for spot-fixing trial

Butt, Asif appear before court for spot-fixing trial

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Banned Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, on Tuesday, appeared at a local court in London, as their trial on charges relating to spot-fixing during a Test match against England last year began more than a year after the scandal rocked world cricket.

This US Open champ is going viral. Here's why

This US Open champ is going viral. Here's why

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Kichenok and former French Open singles champion Ostapenko did not drop a set en route to winning their first Grand Slam doubles title as a team.

Maha speaker crowns Shinde as boss of real Shiv Sena as Uddhav fumes

Maha speaker crowns Shinde as boss of real Shiv Sena as Uddhav fumes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

In a big political win for Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday held that the Shiv Sena faction led by him was the "real political party" when rival groups emerged in June 2022, and did not disqualify any MLA from the two camps, a verdict that adds another chapter in the Sena legacy war.

Will Becker be allowed at Wimbledon again?

Will Becker be allowed at Wimbledon again?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The former tennis great had won his first Wimbledon final in 1985 aged 17 becoming the youngest and first unseeded player to claim the men's singles title. He went on to two win more Wimbledon titles.

3 accused in UK court over stabbing of Lt Gen Brar

3 accused in UK court over stabbing of Lt Gen Brar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Three men accused of stabbing Lt Gen (retd) Kuldeep Singh Brar, who led the 'Operation Blue Star' in Golden Temple in Amritsar in 1984, have been ordered by a British court on Friday to remain in custody for further hearing on January 18.

AO PIX: Gauff wins thriller, Swiatek scrapes through

AO PIX: Gauff wins thriller, Swiatek scrapes through

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Coco Gauff was given a solid workout by former champion Sofia Kenin but continued her lengthy winning streak

PIX: Sensational Swiatek downs Jabeur for first US Open crown

PIX: Sensational Swiatek downs Jabeur for first US Open crown

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

World number one Iga Swiatek beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) in the US Open final on Saturday to claim her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title.

Court verdicts will have no impact on suspensions: ICC

Court verdicts will have no impact on suspensions: ICC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday night, said that the guilty verdicts handed down to two Pakistani cricketers in the spot-fixing case in England will "have no impact" on the length of the suspensions meted out to them at its own hearing in Doha early this year.

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz said he enjoys a good friendship with Novak Djokovic away from the court but the Spaniard also relishes the intense rivalry

Dabrowski-Routliffe win US Open women's doubles crown

Dabrowski-Routliffe win US Open women's doubles crown

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe beat former champions Laura Siegemund of Germany and Russia's Vera Zvonareva 7-6(9), 6-3 to win the US Open women's doubles final on Sunday.

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'There is no question that Putin's preference will be to avoid unpleasantness with Trump, leave alone a collision course,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

While that created a stir so did the decision on his penultimate day at work with the Supreme Court rechristening its summer vacation "partial court working days", an issue that has led to criticism that the apex court judges enjoyed long breaks.

Jannik Sinner is Australian Open CHAMPION

Jannik Sinner is Australian Open CHAMPION

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev on Sunday

'Trump Admires Only Himself'

'Trump Admires Only Himself'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'He may respect others, but he is unlikely to admire them'

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

Manchester City's Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

Manchester City's Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on Friday.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

PIX: Sindhu outwits Zhi Yi for Singapore Open crown

PIX: Sindhu outwits Zhi Yi for Singapore Open crown

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

In a hard-fought title round, the Indian double Olympics medallist stayed strong in the key moments to win 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 against the 22-year-old reigning Asian Championships gold medallist.

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.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The sight of immaculately-dressed line judges standing or crouching at the side and back of the grass courts has been a feature at the Grand Slam for 147 years.

PV Sindhu claims Swiss Open crown, Prannoy finishes second

PV Sindhu claims Swiss Open crown, Prannoy finishes second

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

PV Sindhu won Swiss Open title after beating Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand in final

Chhota Rajan gets 2nd life term for hotelier's murder

Chhota Rajan gets 2nd life term for hotelier's murder

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Shetty was shot dead by two alleged members of Rajan's gang on the hotel's first floor on May 4, 2001.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday dismissed the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Moqren bin Abdul Aziz bin Saud, and replaced him with the Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef.

PIX: Murray's career ends in Olympics doubles defeat

PIX: Murray's career ends in Olympics doubles defeat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Andy Murray's illustrious career finally came to an end as he and doubles partner Dan Evans were beaten 6-2, 6-4 by American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the Olympics quarter-finals at Roland Garros on Thursday.

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

As Rafael Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow professionals from eras old and new agree on one thing - the Spaniard remains an inspirational role model whose legacy has shaped tennis over the last 23 years.

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot

Dominant Swiatek takes second straight Doha crown

Dominant Swiatek takes second straight Doha crown

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

World number one Iga Swiatek defeated American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-0 in just over an hour to defend her Qatar Open title on Saturday.

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A UK court on Monday ruled that Sanjay Bhandari, an accused middleman and consultant in arms deals, can be extradited to India to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering.