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Beaten Tsitsipas weary of COVID-19 bubble life

Beaten Tsitsipas weary of COVID-19 bubble life

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'The bubble makes it really tiring week by week'

SEE! Lip-smacking pics for the hungry soul

SEE! Lip-smacking pics for the hungry soul

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Rediff readers share their food pics.

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Barty regroups, romps into Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Top seed Ash Barty rallied from a set down to power into the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.

From Scotland to Greece... Student biked for 48 days to make it back home

From Scotland to Greece... Student biked for 48 days to make it back home

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Kleon Papadimitriou, a Greek student in Aberdeen, Scotland undertook the adventure when flights to much of Europe were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool win first leg quarter-finals

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool win first leg quarter-finals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Manchester City took a slender lead from the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final after Kevin De Bruyne's 70th minute goal earned them a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. In anothr match, Liverpool took a firm grip of their Champions League tie with Benfica as goals from Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz earned them a 3-1 victory in Lisbon.

PIX: Kyrgios produces another showstopper; Swiatek out

PIX: Kyrgios produces another showstopper; Swiatek out

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Australian Nick Kyrgios produced another extraordinary performance to demolish compatriot Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-3 at the Canadian Masters on Thursday, a day after stunning world number one Daniil Medvedev.

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Joe Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, violence against public employees and attempted bribery. Sharman was found guilty of insult, repeated bodily harm and violence against public employees.

Main thing for me was to stay calm: Stoinis

Main thing for me was to stay calm: Stoinis

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis revealed the key to getting his side over the line in a nervy Super 12 run chase against South Africa in the ongoing T20 World Cup was keeping his cool under pressure.

Why Hrithik has a bod like a Greek god!

Why Hrithik has a bod like a Greek god!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

It's not just heredity that catapulted the B-Town hero to superstardom -- here's how he built up and maintains that great physique.

I almost broke my hand: Medvedev

I almost broke my hand: Medvedev

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Zverev is also in fine form, having beaten world number one Novak Djokovic on his way to claiming the Olympic gold medal in Tokyo at the start of the month.

Look who follows Kalki Koechlin

Look who follows Kalki Koechlin

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The actor introduced her pet to the world on Instagram.

India yet to draw up plan to deal with any Greek fallout

India yet to draw up plan to deal with any Greek fallout

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Worries over Greece sparked a sell-off in emerging markets on Monday

Nadal asks for clarity in Djokovic case; players tired of saga

Nadal asks for clarity in Djokovic case; players tired of saga

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal said on Saturday "too many questions" still needed to be answered concerning Novak Djokovic's bid to play at the Australian Open, while other leading players lamented how the saga had overshadowed the year's first Grand Slam.

French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 9 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Djokovic practised his serves and returns with his entourage on an empty court at Melbourne Park

Olympic medals and their evolution

Olympic medals and their evolution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Paris Masters: Tsitsipas retires with arm issue

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'My arm has been -- I have had an issue there for quite a while now. It has gotten bigger in the last couple of weeks, so I'm just trying to protect it.'

New Covid strain named 'Omicron', listed as 'Variant of Concern'

New Covid strain named 'Omicron', listed as 'Variant of Concern'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The WHO has countries to enhance surveillance and sequencing efforts to better understand circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants, submit complete genome sequences and associated metadata to a publicly available database.

Osaka's 23-match winning streak snapped

Osaka's 23-match winning streak snapped

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Naomi Osaka was beaten 6-0, 6-4 by Greek 23rd seed Maria Sakkari.

Djokovic outlasts Sonego to set up Rome final with Nadal

Djokovic outlasts Sonego to set up Rome final with Nadal

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will clash for the Italian Open title after the top two seeds advanced to the final of the Masters tournament on Saturday.

Djokovic clinches last-four spot at ATP Finals

Djokovic clinches last-four spot at ATP Finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Novak Djokovic secured a semi-final place at the ATP Finals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russian Andrey Rublev on Wednesday, his 50th match win of the year, while Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew from the tournament due to an elbow injury.

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Real Madrid's Benzema on trial in sex tape case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Real Madrid striker is accused of complicity in the alleged targeting of midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, who plays for the Greek Super League club Olympiacos. Prosecutors allege that Benzema encouraged Valbuena, 37, to pay the blackmailers.

Djokovic will need to be vaccinated to play Australian Open: minister

Djokovic will need to be vaccinated to play Australian Open: minister

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

All players who want a visa to compete in the Australian Open will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the country's immigration minister said on Wednesday, putting Novak Djokovic's title defence and Grand Slam record bid in doubt.

Recipe: Flavoursome Corn and Halloumi Fritters

Recipe: Flavoursome Corn and Halloumi Fritters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Start your day on a great note with these crispy corn fritters.

Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Aussie Millman loves the support that he gets in Melbourne.

Recipe: How to make Strawberry Tiramisu Parfait

Recipe: How to make Strawberry Tiramisu Parfait

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Fresh and light, this Strawberry Tiramisu Parfait is a fruity version of the traditional tiramisu.

Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Djokovic fights back to win second French Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Novak Djokovic increased his Grand Slam tally to 19 titles, and is now one adrift of the men's record held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia on Thursday to mark the final step towards the July 24-Aug 9 Games, currently in question because of the coronavirus pandemic. Actress Xanthi Georgiou, in the role of high priestess, used a parabolic mirror in a scaled-down ceremony closed to spectators at the site of the ancient Greek Olympics to ignite the torch and mark the start of a torch relay. The torch will be handed over to Tokyo Games organisers in Athens on March 19.

PHOTOS: Coric stages incredible comeback to stun Tsitsipas

PHOTOS: Coric stages incredible comeback to stun Tsitsipas

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Croatian Borna Coric saved six match points as he rallied from 5-1 down in the fourth set to stun Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7(2), 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(4) and send the fourth seed tumbling out of the US Open in the third round on Friday.

Greece will do everything to seal deal with lenders

Greece will do everything to seal deal with lenders

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greek finance minister to hold talks with bankers on Sunday

'You are not alone': Pope brings 3 refugee families from Greece to Rome

'You are not alone': Pope brings 3 refugee families from Greece to Rome

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Pope Francis transformed the lives of a dozen Syrian refugees on Saturday when he plucked three families from a crowded camp on the Greek island of Lesbos and took them back to Rome.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'

Murray fires battle of bathroom break into orbit

Murray fires battle of bathroom break into orbit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Andy Murray launched a fresh rocket at his US Open conqueror Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tuesday, griping that the Greek player took longer on bathroom breaks than it took billionaire Jeff Bezos to reach outer space.

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in Australian Open semis

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in Australian Open semis

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Sparks flew when they met for the first time on the ATP Tour in Miami, with Medvedev confronting the Greek over his on-court conduct.

League Cup: Norwich thrash Bournemouth, 10-man Everton

League Cup: Norwich thrash Bournemouth, 10-man Everton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Norwich opened the floodgates in one of three earlier kickoffs, with their new U.S. international signing Josh Sargent and Greek winger Christos Tzolis each scoring twice on their full debuts at Carrow Road.

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

Rediff.com15 May 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final.

WTA Finals PIX: Badosa moves into semis, Sabalenka survives

WTA Finals PIX: Badosa moves into semis, Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Spain's Paula Badosa ground out a 7-6(4), 6-4 victory over Maria Sakkari at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico on Saturday and advanced to the semi-finals with two wins from two matches in Group Chichen Itza after Aryna Sabalenka beat Iga Swiatek.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev cruises into 4th round; Halep wins

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev cruises into 4th round; Halep wins

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Images from Day 6 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Djokovic stages great escape to enter Dubai final

Djokovic stages great escape to enter Dubai final

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic saved three match points to beat France's Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6(8), 6-1 on Friday as he set up a final showdown at the Dubai Open with Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic is yet to lose this year and the Australian Open champion extended his unbeaten run in 2020 to 17 matches with what was also his 17th win over Monfils.