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Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

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

Ukrainian wows as 1st qualifier in 44 Yrs to make AO semis

Ukrainian wows as 1st qualifier in 44 Yrs to make AO semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Ukrainian's powerful forehand eventually overcame the 19-year-old Czech, who was the youngest player left in the women's draw.

PHOTOS: Somdev draws India level after Rosol gives Czechs lead

PHOTOS: Somdev draws India level after Rosol gives Czechs lead

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Somdev Devverman kept India's hopes alive in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie with a 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Jiri Vesely of the Czech Republic, in Delhi, on Friday.

Neeraj Chopra prioritises health for Paris 2024 chase

Neeraj Chopra prioritises health for Paris 2024 chase

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Neeraj Chopra won gold at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland on Tuesday and while the winning throw was well short of his personal best the Indian said he is happy with his fitness ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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

India maul Czech Republic 12-0

India maul Czech Republic 12-0

Rediff.com30 May 2006

India beat Czech Republic 12-0 in their second outing of the under-21 invitation hockey tournament.

Neeraj in Germany to consult doctor over surgery

Neeraj in Germany to consult doctor over surgery

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

During the Paris Olympics, Chopra had expressed his desire to play in the Diamond League Final to be held in Brussels, Belgium, on September 14. For that to happen, he will have to play at least one DL Meeting -- either in Lausanne on August 22 or in Zurich on September 5.

Davis Cup: Rosol propels Czech Republic into semis

Davis Cup: Rosol propels Czech Republic into semis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Lukas Rosol beat Evgeny Korolev 7-6, 67, 7-6, 6-2 to give the Czech Republic an unassailable 3-1 lead over Kazakhstan and propel the defending champions into the Davis Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Ronaldo's experience key for Portugal, says Martinez

Ronaldo's experience key for Portugal, says Martinez

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Portugal will benefit from the wealth of experience veteran Cristiano Ronaldo brings to their squad, manager Roberto Martinez said ahead of this month's European Championship in Germany.

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Prague Masters chess: Praggnanandhaa secures draw; leads Indian contenders

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Praggnanandhaa can take heart from the fact that he goes in to the candidates as the top rated Indian slated to be held in about four weeks from now in Toronto.

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

Canada's allegations serious, India not cooperating: US

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

"When it comes to the Canadian matter, we have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously. We wanted to see the government of India cooperate with Canada in its investigation. Obviously, they have not chosen that path," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.

Greece bounce off Czechs

Greece bounce off Czechs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

The rank outsiders beat the Czech Republic 1-0 with a silver goal from defender Traianos Dellas in the second semi-final of the Euro 2004 football tournament.

Praggnanandhaa's unbeaten streak ends; loses second round match

Praggnanandhaa's unbeaten streak ends; loses second round match

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa committed a time-pressure blunder as he suffered defeat at the hands of Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran in the second round of Prague Masters Chess tournament in Prague.

Rublev sets up Auger-Aliassime final in Madrid

Rublev sets up Auger-Aliassime final in Madrid

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Rublev came into the tournament on a four-match losing streak, but has eased into the final, knocking out second seed Carlos Alcaraz on the way, and will face unseeded Canadian Auger-Aliassime for the title on Sunday.

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Olympics is a high-stakes and high-pressure situation and anything can happen. Guessing a medal on the basis of statistics is difficult, says Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz.

Good day for Indians in Czech International

Good day for Indians in Czech International

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Aditya Prakash, Trupti Murgunde, Gayatri Vartaki and Sayali Gokahle on Friday entered the pre-quarterfinals of the Czech International badminton tournament in Brno, Czech Republic after notching up contrasting wins in their respective opening round matches.

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

Fed Cup: Dutch shock Russia to semis; Czechs, Swiss through

Fed Cup: Dutch shock Russia to semis; Czechs, Swiss through

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Russia, last year's runners-up, were unable to call on world number six Maria Sharapova who was injured

Photos: Czechs close in on Davis Cup title

Photos: Czechs close in on Davis Cup title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek used a roaring home crowd to come back from a set down on Saturday, putting the Czech Republic 2-1 up over holders Spain and a win away from the Davis Cup title.

Euro: Russia hammer Czechs, Poles held by Greece

Euro: Russia hammer Czechs, Poles held by Greece

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Euro 2012 got off to an incident-packed start on Friday with Group A favourites Russia thrashing the Czech Republic 4-1 while Greece spoiled the party for co-hosts Poland in a drawn opening match as both teams finished with 10 men.

Unsung Lukas 'Czechs' Spanish conquistador Nadal

Unsung Lukas 'Czechs' Spanish conquistador Nadal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Launching outrageous winners left, right and centre, obscure Czech Lukas Rosol rocked Wimbledon's Centre Court to its foundations on Thursday by winning a final-set shootout after dusk against twice former champion Rafa Nadal.

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Gupta was arrested in Prague, the Czech Republic on June 30, 2023 and is being held there currently. The US government is seeking his extradition to America.

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Leverkusen's Schick scores hat-trick in comeback win over Heidenheim.

Defence was our only option, says Czech coach

Defence was our only option, says Czech coach

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Czech Republic's Michal Bilek banked on a defensive strategy to keep Portugal at bay on Thursday but they ran out of steam and it was a matter of time before their Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired opponents capitalised.

Spirit of '76 in Czech campaign

Spirit of '76 in Czech campaign

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Former Czechoslovakia coach Jozef Venglos says the current Czech side have many qualities of the team he helped guide to the 1976 European title.

Chetan Anand wins Czech title

Chetan Anand wins Czech title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Indian shuttler Chetan Anand continued his rampaging form and thumped England's Carl Baxter in straight games to clinch the Czech International badminton title on Sunday. The reigning National champion defeated Baxter 21-15, 21-14 in a lopsided final that lasted just 26 minutes.

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

Euro: Turkey beat Czechs 2-0 to stay in last-16 contention

Euro: Turkey beat Czechs 2-0 to stay in last-16 contention

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Goals by Burak Yilmaz and Ozan Tufan gave Turkey a 2-0 win over Czech Republic in Euro 2016 on Tuesday that secured third place in Group D and kept alive their hopes of reaching the tournament's knockout stages.

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold in sprint finish

Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina

Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

World number one Dinara Safina was beaten 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 in the third round of the US Open on Saturday by little-known Czech Petra Kvitova.

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek swatted aside 25th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2 with a near-flawless performance to reach the round of 16 for a fourth straight year at the U.S. Open on Saturday.

Kvitova clinches Czechs' spot in Fed Cup final

Kvitova clinches Czechs' spot in Fed Cup final

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Petra Kvitova put defending champions the Czech Republic into the Fed Cup final with a 6-4, 7-6 win over Italy's Francesca Schiavone on Sunday.

Nedved voted Czech player of the year

Nedved voted Czech player of the year

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The Juventus playmaker won the award for the fourth time.

Murray pulls out of singles Wimbledon farewell

Murray pulls out of singles Wimbledon farewell

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Murray, who in 2013 ended a 77-year wait for a British men's singles champion at Wimbledon and won the title again in 2016, had previously said he was unlikely to continue his career beyond this year and could bow out at the Olympics in Paris.

Nedved wins fifth Czech Golden Ball award

Nedved wins fifth Czech Golden Ball award

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

The captain of the Czech national team and 2003 European Footballer of the Year topped a poll of local sports journalists.

Swiss meet Czechs in opener

Swiss meet Czechs in opener

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

Euro 2008 gets underway on Saturday with co-hosts Switzerland pitting their promising young team against an experienced Czech Republic side keen to prove their best days are not behind them.

Kvitova, Safarova help Czechs close in on Fed Cup title

Kvitova, Safarova help Czechs close in on Fed Cup title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Petra Kvitova and Lucie Safarova put the Czech Republic on the brink of the Fed Cup title with victories on the opening day of the final against Germany on Saturday.