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Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Federer and Kerber advance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day two of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Tuesday.

Djokovic, Nadal drawn in same pool for French Open

Djokovic, Nadal drawn in same pool for French Open

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The duo could face each other at the quarter-final stage.

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Mahindra & Mahindra chairman emeritus Keshub Mahindra passed away this morning in Mumbai due to old age. Mahindra, 99, breathed his last this morning at home peacefully, said a person close to the family. After joining the company in 1947, he became the chairman in 1963.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

French Prime Minister M Raffarin to visit India

French Prime Minister M Raffarin to visit India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

Besides meeting his counterpart, he will also attend the Aero-indian show and have sessions with the CII and FICCI.

Switzerland triumph ends the GOAT debate... Roger Federer it is!

Switzerland triumph ends the GOAT debate... Roger Federer it is!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Roger Federer's straight sets victory over Richard Gasquet in the Davis Cup final against France on Sunday not only made Switzerland only the 14th nation to win tennis's prestigious trophy, but also completed the final piece in the Swiss's puzzle.

Federer ready to roll the dice again at US Open

Federer ready to roll the dice again at US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

All of a sudden, talk of Roger Federer's supposed decline has disappeared and he is looming as the form player heading into the U.S. Open brimful of confidence.

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The 20-year-old Spaniard will attempt to end Djokovic's 34-match winning run on the Wimbledon grass.

Pressure is off for rest of my career: Federer

Pressure is off for rest of my career: Federer

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

World number two Roger Federer said he would never again feel any pressure in his career after clinching his first French Open title with a 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 victory over Swede Robin Soderling in Sunday's final. 'It might be the greatest victory of my career,' said the 27-year-old Swiss, who equalled Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles and became the sixth man to win all four majors.

Big blow for France! Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Big blow for France! Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury in training.

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The Swiss great is looking to win a 102nd tour-level trophy and move closer to Jimmy Connors' record of 109.

Bad light stops Djokovic after epic fightback, Federer in quarters

Bad light stops Djokovic after epic fightback, Federer in quarters

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Holder and top seed Novak Djokovic suffered an almighty scare against South African giant Kevin Anderson before bad light halted play with the score tied at two sets all in their fourth round match at Wimbledon on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits after retiring injured, Federer, Cilic power into semis

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic exits after retiring injured, Federer, Cilic power into semis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis in London on Wednesday

US Open PHOTOS: Federer cruises, Murray swats aside Kyrgios

US Open PHOTOS: Federer cruises, Murray swats aside Kyrgios

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Roger Federer glided to victory on another hot, steamy day at the US Open, the envy of a clutch of men's players made to work overtime on Tuesday at the season's final Grand Slam.

Delhi excise case: ED attaches Rs 72 cr worth assets of accused

Delhi excise case: ED attaches Rs 72 cr worth assets of accused

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Delhi deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia has been named as an accused in the case.

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Konta first British woman in US Open last 16 since 1991

Davis final: Federer-Wawrinka 'patch up' as Switzerland look to tame France

Davis final: Federer-Wawrinka 'patch up' as Switzerland look to tame France

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Switzerland's potential Davis Cup fairytale this weekend was clouded by uncertainty over the fitness of Roger Federer and rumours of a strained relationship between the all-time great and his teammate Stanislas Wawrinka. But all seems to be fine now in the Swiss camp as this picture suggests.

Why DGCA Wants Airline Altimeter Upgrades

Why DGCA Wants Airline Altimeter Upgrades

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'We have informed the government multiple times that the situation in the US and India are different.' 'Here, there will be a 500 MHz gap in the frequencies which will safely allow aviation without interference.'

World Tour finals: Federer keeps semis hopes alive with win over Gasquet

World Tour finals: Federer keeps semis hopes alive with win over Gasquet

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

A razor-sharp Roger Federer got back to winning ways at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Frenchman Richard Gasquet on Thursday to keep his last-four chances alive.

PHOTOS: Djokovic caps brilliant year with World Tour Finals win over Federer

PHOTOS: Djokovic caps brilliant year with World Tour Finals win over Federer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The immaculate Serb became the first player in the Tour Finals' 46-year history to claim the title four times in a row

No football team for Asian Games? Coach Stimac writes to PM

No football team for Asian Games? Coach Stimac writes to PM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Indian football team's head coach Igor Stimac has called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to ensure the team's participation at the Asian Games.

Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Psychological drama thrills at Chess Worlds

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Ding, who could become the first Chinese male to win the world title, began the tournament admitting he felt like there was "something wrong" with his mind.

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

Nadal's wife Maria Perello gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said the 36-year-old Nadal, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, and his wife, Mery Perello, were blessed with a baby boy at a clinic on the island of Mallorca where they live.

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic

US Open PHOTOS: Classic Federer sets up showdown with Djokovic

US Open PHOTOS: Classic Federer sets up showdown with Djokovic

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Five-times champion Roger Federer reached his first US Open final in six years as he raced past fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows in the semi-finals on Friday.

'Never thought I would be able to make this'

'Never thought I would be able to make this'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Medvedev's deep groundstrokes have been a major component of his clay-court progression. His baseline retrieving has been the foundation of his hard-court success, and he attributed his success on the clay this year to a string change at the start of the 2023 season.

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Swiatek is positioned to face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.

Top 10 money-makers in Tennis; Federer pips Nadal!

Top 10 money-makers in Tennis; Federer pips Nadal!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Roger Federer hasn't won a Grand Slam title this year but the 17-time Grand Slam champion tops Forbes magazine's list of the 10 top tennis moneymakers, announced on Tuesday.

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Djokovic is clubbed with Federer, Juan Martin Del Potro, David Goffin and Alexander Zverev.

Euro 2016: French FA slams clubs for poor pitches

Euro 2016: French FA slams clubs for poor pitches

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet told the country's top clubs on Wednesday to make the quality of their pitches an absolute priority, describing one ground at Euro 2016 as "a failure".

Dream final! It's Federer v Nadal at Australian Open

Dream final! It's Federer v Nadal at Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal defeated 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open semi-final to meet Roger Federer in dream summit clash in Melbourne.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Low and slow Wimbledon grass makes 'Rafa as much a favourite as Federer'

Low and slow Wimbledon grass makes 'Rafa as much a favourite as Federer'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Wimbledon's grass is slower than when Sampras and all the classic serve-volley specialists ruled the roost and, though it still offers a lower bounce than clay or the hard courts that dominate the circuit, it seems that the difference is becoming marginal.

Fans shocked by fake tickets, tear-gas at UCL Final

Fans shocked by fake tickets, tear-gas at UCL Final

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Television footage showed images of young men,jumping the gates of the stadium while others outside, including children, were tear-gassed by riot police

When Cilic aced Federer and handed him a 'tennis lesson'

When Cilic aced Federer and handed him a 'tennis lesson'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic handed Roger Federer "a tennis lesson" in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Saturday, his coach Goran Ivanisevic said.

French Open PHOTOS: Nadal to meet Thiem in final after crushing win over Del Potro

French Open PHOTOS: Nadal to meet Thiem in final after crushing win over Del Potro

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the French Open semi-finals played at Roland Garros on Friday

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Tennis great Leander Paes says it is "humbling" to be the first Indian tennis player and the first Asian male tennis player to be nominated for the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle into last 16; Wozniacki cruises

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle into last 16; Wozniacki cruises

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Images from Day 6 of the French Open in Paris on Friday.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic, Serena march on; Bouchard ousted

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic, Serena march on; Bouchard ousted

Rediff.com26 May 2016

A dominant Rafael Nadal arrived at one career milestone on Thursday but the speed of the Spaniard's rampage through the early rounds of the French Open suggests his eyes are fixed firmly on another more significant one.