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'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Breaks Asian record.

Is pressure a big problem for top ranked Murray?

Is pressure a big problem for top ranked Murray?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Andy Murray has dismissed suggestions that the pressure of being the world's top tennis player is affecting his performance after losing to Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the Round of 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters.

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and then again in the second, it was hard to believe this would be the year when the Scot could end Britain's 81-year wait for a men's Roland Garros champion.

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Prachi Yadav finishes last in 200m canoe VL2 final

Sreejesh says India target medals at Hockey WC, Asian Games

Sreejesh says India target medals at Hockey WC, Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Indian men's hockey team, which ended a 41-year medal drought by clinching a bronze medal in Tokyo, rose to 3rd in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) World Rankings, behind Belgium and Australia, respectively.

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Murray's Wimbledon hopes CRUSHED by Isner

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Andy Murray joined Emma Raducanu through the exit door after a four-set defeat by John Isner.

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Manchester City and Brentford on Tuesday

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Andy Murray to team up with brother Jamie for Citi Open doubles

Andy Murray to team up with brother Jamie for Citi Open doubles

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The Murray bothers last played together at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and were a prolific partnership when Britain won the Davis Cup in 2015.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

'We'll see': Biden suspicious of Russia reducing Ukraine ops

'We'll see': Biden suspicious of Russia reducing Ukraine ops

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

I don't read anything into it until I see what their actions are, Biden told reporters.

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

With the Tokyo Olympics set to start on July 23, here is some trivia from the first two editions of the modern Olympics held in 1896 and 1900.

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Hamilton savours Canada win after Monaco blow

Hamilton savours Canada win after Monaco blow

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Lewis Hamilton put Monaco misery behind him on Sunday with a controlled Canadian Grand Prix victory.

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has only faced Nick Kyrgios twice in his career, losing twice to him in 2017, so while he will be favourite to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown, he knows exactly how dangerous the unpredictable world number 40 Kyrgios can be.

Life Partners Win Mixed Doubles Opener

Life Partners Win Mixed Doubles Opener

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Divij Sharan and Samantha Murray Sharan paired on the mixed doubles court for the first time and defeated Ariel Behar and Galina Voskoboeva 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the first round on Friday.

Hamilton wins Malaysian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Hamilton wins Malaysian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Britain's Lewis Hamilton won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, taking a pole-to-flag victory ahead of Nico Rosberg in a first one-two for Mercedes since they returned to Formula One as a works team in 2010.

India might have 2 flag-bearers at Tokyo Olympics: IOA

India might have 2 flag-bearers at Tokyo Olympics: IOA

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

At its executive board meeting last year, the International Olympic Committee had made provisions for flag-bearers from both genders at the opening ceremony.

Photos: Swimmers test the waters in the Games pool

Photos: Swimmers test the waters in the Games pool

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Images from the Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park.

Hamilton takes pole at Monza, posts fastest lap in F1 history

Hamilton takes pole at Monza, posts fastest lap in F1 history

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The Mercedes driver smashed the Monza track record with a sensational lap of one minute 18.887 seconds to lead team mate Valtteri Bottas in another front row lockout.

Konta through to quarter-finals in Nottingham

Konta through to quarter-finals in Nottingham

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Konta, the world number eight who will carry Britain's hopes into Wimbledon along with Andy Murray, won 6-4, 6-1 against the Belgian Wickmayer and will face Australian Ashleigh Barty next.

Murray in Stuttgart final after Kyrgios loses cool amid 'racial slurs'

Murray in Stuttgart final after Kyrgios loses cool amid 'racial slurs'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray looked back to his best on grass as he beat Nick Kyrgios 7-6(5), 6-2 to move into the final of the Stuttgart Open on Saturday after the Australian lost his cool in the second set and said he was racially abused by a fan.

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

World No 8 Muchova withdraws from Aus Open with wrist injury

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan beat compatriots Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan in straight sets to advance to the quarter-finals of the Bengaluru Open 2 ATP Challenger, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

World Athletics Updates! Farah storms to victory in 10,000 metres

World Athletics Updates! Farah storms to victory in 10,000 metres

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Britain's Mo Farah stormed down the final straight to retain his 10,000 metres world title in some style on Saturday and extend his dominance of men's distance running at major championships.

China Open: Radwanska powers past Konta to capture title

China Open: Radwanska powers past Konta to capture title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Agnieszka Radwanska collected her 20th career WTA title after a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory over Britain's Johanna Konta in the China Open final on Sunday.

Murray struggling with illness on French Open eve - reports

Murray struggling with illness on French Open eve - reports

Rediff.com26 May 2017

World number one Andy Murray is battling to recover from illness before the French Open begins on Sunday.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

Equestrian Mirza finishes 23rd in individual eventing

Equestrian Mirza finishes 23rd in individual eventing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

In the final, Mirza incurred 12.40 penalty points for an overall 59.60 that included the points from the three rounds of qualifying events -- dressage, cross country and jumping.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

India eye best-ever finish at Jr. Hockey World Cup

India eye best-ever finish at Jr. Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Indian team will begin its campaign in Pool D against Wales on Saturday before taking on formidable Germany on Sunday following the final tie against Malaysia.

Meet Britain's first Asian woman Lord Mayor

Meet Britain's first Asian woman Lord Mayor

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Speaking to PTI, Sood, who was born and raised in Ludhiana, said that it was a great honour for her to be selected for the position and would do her best to serve the multicultural city that has a large number of people of Indian origin. She said that she will wear a sari for the historic occasion.

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, July 28

Tokyo Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, July 28

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The results of Indian athletes participating in the Olympics on Day 5.