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How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic has had to deal with suspicion about the severity of his hamstring injury, which he suffered en route to winning the warm-up title in Adelaide.

Punjab plans to decriminalise drug use, narcotics to remain illegal

Punjab plans to decriminalise drug use, narcotics to remain illegal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The Punjab government is considering "decriminalising" drug use so that addicts caught with small amounts of narcotics are sent to de-addiction centres and not jails, a minister said in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

'No Mean Feat': Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic

'No Mean Feat': Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'He's a bit of God, I'm not gonna lie'

Djokovic won Aus Open with 3cm hamstring tear

Djokovic won Aus Open with 3cm hamstring tear

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic said after the final that the world number one battled the injury

Former Wimbledon champ Ivanisevic tests positive for COVID-19

Former Wimbledon champ Ivanisevic tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition event which also saw four tennis players test positive. The Croatian tennis great, who coaches World No 1 Djokovic, recently attended the tennis exhibition series in Serbia and Croatia.

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic's steady progress in the last few seasons is a testament to his mental strength and physical conditioning.

What forced former US Open winner Cilic to split with coach Ivanisevic

What forced former US Open winner Cilic to split with coach Ivanisevic

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Marin Cilic has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after three years, the world number 12 said.

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

71-year-old Sven-Goran Eriksson won 18 trophies with various clubs in Sweden, Portugal and Italy, between 1979 and 2000, and became the first manager to win league-and-cup doubles in three countries.

Mektic-Pavic first all-Croatian pair to triumph at Wimbledon

Mektic-Pavic first all-Croatian pair to triumph at Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Top seeds Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic became the first all-Croatian pair to capture a Grand Slam men's doubles title when they outclassed Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 6-4, 7-6(5), 2-6, 7-5 at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Djokovic splits with long-time coach Vajda

Djokovic splits with long-time coach Vajda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Novak Djokovic split with his long-time coach Marian Vajda at the end of the 2021 season, ending one of tennis's most enduring and successful partnerships, the Serbian former world number one said.

Djokovic not at fault, says Manchester United's Matic

Djokovic not at fault, says Manchester United's Matic

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has defended his Serbian compatriot Novak Djokovic for hosting the ill-fated Adria Tour where a number of players, including the world number one, tested positive for COVID-19. Djokovic was criticised for hosting the tennis tournament amid a pandemic after his coach Goran Ivanisevic and players Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki returned positive tests over the two legs in Serbia and Croatia.

PIX: Late goals give Austria win over North Macedonia

PIX: Late goals give Austria win over North Macedonia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic gave Austria a convincing 3-1 victory over European Championship debutants North Macedonia in their opening Group C clash on Sunday as they earned their first tournament victory in 31 years.

Fans slam Djokovic after COVID-19 debacle

Fans slam Djokovic after COVID-19 debacle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Goran Ivanisevic, Djokovic's coach, was greeted with jeers from fans when he broke the news courtside.

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a generational clash in the men's singles final, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

Ivanisevic, Henman groom young Indian talent in AITA coaching program

Ivanisevic, Henman groom young Indian talent in AITA coaching program

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Former Wimbledon champion, Goran Ivanisevic, former Britain No 1, Tim Henman and Dan Bloxham, Head Coach at The All England Lawn tennis Club, Wimbledon, mentored a group of 25 budding tennis talents at a coaching camp in New Delhi on Thursday.

Djokovic can win 25 Grand Slams, says McEnroe

Djokovic can win 25 Grand Slams, says McEnroe

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic's ability to play his best tennis under pressure can help him win at least five more Grand Slam titles, John McEnroe said after the World No.1 tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's record with his 20th major at Wimbledon on Sunday.

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a 'penalty specialist'

Cilic marries long-time girlfriend in private ceremony

Cilic marries long-time girlfriend in private ceremony

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The wedding invites were sent to 400 guests, among them was Cilic's former coach Goran Ivanisevic.

#147isnotjustanumber: Moving images as Kenyans mourn college attack

#147isnotjustanumber: Moving images as Kenyans mourn college attack

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

These images of Kenyans mourning college attack will leave you shaken

Former England coach Eriksson leaves Leicester

Former England coach Eriksson leaves Leicester

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has left Leicester City, the English championship club said on Monday.

'Djokovic is writing the history of the sport'

'Djokovic is writing the history of the sport'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Reactions to Novak Djokovic winning his 20th Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Weary from one of the most bruising US. presidential races in modern times, protesters take to the streets with the election outcome still unsettled a day after polls closed. While some participated in a 'Protect the Vote' rally, others were extending their support to Trump's call of 'Stop counting'.

Eriksson to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup

Eriksson to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been appointed Ivory Coast coach for this year's World Cup finals, the Ivory Coast Federation (FIF) said in a statement on its website (www.fif-ci.com) on Sunday.

This is no apocalypse film. It is life in Mosul.

This is no apocalypse film. It is life in Mosul.

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

As the Iraqi and American forces enter the final stages of the fight to take back Mosul from the Islamic State, 1 million people are expected to become refugees. This is what a modern-day mass exodus looks like.

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

From Slam No 1 to Slam No 21 -- a summary of Nadal's 21 majors.

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Tennis: Barty sets up Sabalenka final in Madrid

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hewitt defers Hall of Fame induction due to travel restrictions

Top-5 rankings in mind, Croatian Cilic ready to challenge Big Four for Slams this season

Top-5 rankings in mind, Croatian Cilic ready to challenge Big Four for Slams this season

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'Goran had quite a big influence on me to change my mentality and focus on my game. He changed my serve, I started to get aggressive and that is what I needed in my career'

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hungary reach Euro finals with last-gasp 2-1 win over Iceland

Break Point review

Break Point review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Break Point is an emotional ride into Indian tennis' ultimate fairytale gone wrong, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Ex-City boss Pellegrini joins Hebei China Fortune

Ex-City boss Pellegrini joins Hebei China Fortune

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune have appointed former Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager, Chinese and British media reported on Saturday.

Eriksson begged me not to retire - Scholes

Eriksson begged me not to retire - Scholes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2004

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes says he is sticking by his decision to retire from international football, despite England manager Sven Goran-Eriksson's attempt to change his mind.

Who's who in the Eriksson affair

Who's who in the Eriksson affair

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Eriksson extends England deal

Eriksson extends England deal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

England's coach ended speculation over a possible move to Chelsea by agreeing to a two-year extension on his contract.\n\n

Eriksson cleared by English FA

Eriksson cleared by English FA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Euro PICS: Dutch thrash North Macedonia; Austria in last 16

Euro PICS: Dutch thrash North Macedonia; Austria in last 16

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Images from Euro 2020 matches played on Monday.

Euro: De Bruyne stars for Belgium; Yarmolenko inspires Ukraine

Euro: De Bruyne stars for Belgium; Yarmolenko inspires Ukraine

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Kevin de Bruyne came off the bench to inspire Belgium in a 2-1 comeback win over Denmark

'Bartoli will regret this decision when Wimbledon comes'

'Bartoli will regret this decision when Wimbledon comes'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Former top tennis players Goran Ivanisevic and Guy Forget have urged Marion Bartoli to reconsider her shock decision to retire from the sport, saying the Wimbledon champion would regret missing out on many great moments.

Cosmology trio win Nobel Physics Prize

Cosmology trio win Nobel Physics Prize

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The Nobel Prize in Physics was on Tuesday awarded with one half to James Peebles for his theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology and the other half jointly to Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for discovering an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star.

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Germany are the top contenders to win the 2014 World Cup with success now based on speed and dethroned champions Spain's "tiki-taka" tactics now a relic in modern day football, former Croatia striker Goran Vlaovic told Reuters in an interview.

COVID backlash is the worst scenario, Adria Tour director

COVID backlash is the worst scenario, Adria Tour director

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'We wanted to protect every player and fan after learning that Dimitrov tested positive. It was a charity event and all we wanted was to play tennis and give the fans a good show'