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Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Selectors will likely opt for another batter to cover for all-rounder Green in the India series and possibly an opener if Steve Smith is restored to the number four spot.

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in India's curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Sunday.

Priyanka's Day Out With Hollywood

Priyanka's Day Out With Hollywood

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Priyanka Chopra rubbed shoulders with Hollywood aristocracy when she co-hosted the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner along with Julianne Moore and Kim Kardashian on September 9 in New York.

Merge ATP Cup and Davis Cup, says Djokovic

Merge ATP Cup and Davis Cup, says Djokovic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Djokovic helped Serbia to a 3-0 victory over Japan in their Group A opener on Wednesday at La Caja Magica where a revamped Davis Cup climax is being contested by 18 nations over seven days.

Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals postponed to 2021

Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals postponed to 2021

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Tennis's flagship team events the Davis Cup and Fed Cup Finals have been postponed until 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Friday. Professional tennis has been suspended since March and will not return until August.

Coric gives Croatia 1-0 lead over Spain up in Davis Cup quarters

Coric gives Croatia 1-0 lead over Spain up in Davis Cup quarters

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Marin Cilic can now secure Croatia's place in Friday's semi-final against Australia with a victory over Pablo Carreno Busta in the day's second singles match.

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a thrilling 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 defeat to local favourite Ugo Humbert

Will newly crowned US Open champ be ready for Davis Cup?

Will newly crowned US Open champ be ready for Davis Cup?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Spain hope new world number one Carlos Alcaraz will be ready for their Davis Cup tie

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Doubles exponent Rohan Bopanna retained his place in India's Davis Cup team despite his recent run-in with the national federation, which named a five-member squad for the upcoming World Group I away tie against Finland.

Bopanna-Ebden, Bhambri-Olivetti in US Open third round

Bopanna-Ebden, Bhambri-Olivetti in US Open third round

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

India had mixed fortunes in the men's doubles at the US Open on Friday.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad next month has been postponed to November under "exceptional circumstances" after a security review, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday.

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary Big Four

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary "Big Four"

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Former world number one Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis' "Big Four", said he does not plan on stopping any time soon but admitted that the retirement of rivals Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal has been overwhelming.

US Open: Bopanna, Bhambri lose in doubles

US Open: Bopanna, Bhambri lose in doubles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Australia's Matthew Ebden were beaten by Argentine combo of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni.

Germany claim first Davis Cup win vs France in 84 years

Germany claim first Davis Cup win vs France in 84 years

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Germany captain Michael Kohlmann was pleased to make 'positive history' after their first win over France in 84 years.

India's Davis Cup tie against Finland postponed to 2021

India's Davis Cup tie against Finland postponed to 2021

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

India's Davis Cup tie against Finland was on Friday postponed to 2021 as the International Tennis Federation pushed back all the matches, including the Finals, to next year owing to COVID-19 pandemic. India were scheduled to travel to Finland for the World Group I tie in September.

Indo-Pak Davis Cup: AITA-ITF concall cancelled again

Indo-Pak Davis Cup: AITA-ITF concall cancelled again

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi, who was to be part of the conference call, told PTI that "call is cancelled till further notice".

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

As captain, the former world number one led the United States to a 10-8 record in World Group play, including a run to the semi-finals in 2012 and 2018, the latter which ended in a loss to Croatia 11 days ago.

China withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to coronavirus

China withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The Chinese team were due to travel to Romania for a March 6-7 playoff but will be unable to do so due to "increased restrictions" in response to the outbreak, the ITF said in a statement on Twitter.

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pakistan

AITA loses appeal, India will have to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The ITF tribunal has rejected AITA's contention that its Davis Cup team could face security concerns during the World Group I Play-off tie in Islamabad, paving the way for an Indian tennis team's visit to Pakistan for the first time in 60 years.

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Five nations seal Davis Cup Finals debuts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

India caused a stir in Zagreb where veteran duo Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna edged Mate Pavic and Franko Skugor in Saturday's doubles to keep alive the tie but Marin Cilic quickly doused Indian hopes with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Sumit Nagal.

Pak appeal rejected, Davis Cup tie moved to Kazakhstan

Pak appeal rejected, Davis Cup tie moved to Kazakhstan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) had filed an appeal contesting the ITF Davis Cup Committee's November 4 decision to shift the November 29-30 tie to a neutral venue.

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The outings of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prasidh Krishna will be the primary focal points of India A's four-day match against their Australian counterparts

EPL PIX: Manchester United sink to new low; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Manchester United sink to new low; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Manchester United languish 14th in the standings on 19 points, their worst placing to end a calendar year since they were 15th in 1989.

Davis Cup: Prajnesh, Ramkumar lose; India trail Finland

Davis Cup: Prajnesh, Ramkumar lose; India trail Finland

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Prajnesh Gunneswaran lost to a lower-ranked Otto Virtanen, while Ramkumar Ramanathan was beaten by Emil Ruusuvuori, leaving India trailing Finland 0-2 in the Davis World Group I, in Espoo, on Friday.

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Revamped Davis Cup about teams, not individuals: Pique

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Twenty-times Grand Slam champion Federer has said that he is unlikely to play in the new-look tournament, spearheaded by Barcelona player Pique's investment group Kosmos.

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Davis Cup: Nagal dropped; Yuki back for Denmark tie

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup team for the World Group 1 play-off tie against Denmark in New Delhi next month.

Jamaican sprinter slammed for dating Lyles

Jamaican sprinter slammed for dating Lyles

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Jamaican sprinter Bromfield speaks out about online abuse

Copa America: Uruguay beat Canada on penalties, finish third

Copa America: Uruguay beat Canada on penalties, finish third

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Uruguay beat Canada on penalties in the Copa America third-place play-off match on Saturday after a 2-2 draw at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

India's Davis Cup tie in Pak shifted to neutral venue

India's Davis Cup tie in Pak shifted to neutral venue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

According to Davis Cup regulations, the Pakistan Tennis Federation now has five working days to choose and confirm their proposed venue.

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The AITA selection committee, on Tuesday, decided to keep veteran Leander Paes in the five-member playing squad for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Croatia, making Divij Sharan the reserve member.

Pakistan struggling to pick team for Davis Cup tie against India

Pakistan struggling to pick team for Davis Cup tie against India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Dismissing Pakistan's review appeal, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced Kazakhstan's capital Nur-Sultan as the neutral venue for the tie.

It's official! Bopanna teams up with Balaji for Paris Olympics

It's official! Bopanna teams up with Balaji for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna will pair with N Sriram Balaji in the men's doubles event at the Paris Olympics.

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The All India Tennis Association decided against seeking a change of venue for the Davis Cup tie versus Pakistan in Islamabad, scheduled on September 14 and 15.

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Amid continuing suspense over India's doubles combination, veteran Leander Paes, on Wednesday, began training for the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I tie against Uzbekistan, starting on Friday.

New dates announced for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

New dates announced for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad will begin on either November 29 or November 30, but only after the security situation is reviewed.

Davis Cup: Pak Tennis to appeal against neutral venue

Davis Cup: Pak Tennis to appeal against neutral venue

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Monday agreed with the safety concerns in Islamabad, raised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and moved the Nov 29-30 tie out of Pakistan's capital city.

Major Davis Cup shake-up approved

Major Davis Cup shake-up approved

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Proposals to revamp the Davis Cup into a season-ending 18-team event were backed by national federations at the International Tennis Federation annual general meeting in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday.