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Paes advances, Bhupathi bows out

Paes advances, Bhupathi bows out

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Leander Paes continued his winning run to advance to the mixed doubles' semifinals but it was curtains for Mahesh Bhupathi at the US Open.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona reclaim top spot; Atletico salvage draw at Girona

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona reclaim top spot; Atletico salvage draw at Girona

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Champions Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga on Sunday by overcoming a dogged Villarreal side to win 2-0 at home with goals from stalwart defender Gerard Pique and youngster Carles Alena taking them above Sevilla.

Murray knocks Federer out of Shanghai Masters

Murray knocks Federer out of Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Four-times champion Roger Federer was knocked out of the Masters Cup in Shanghai on Friday after a three-set defeat against Andy Murray.

How Bollywood stars spend Sunday

How Bollywood stars spend Sunday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Amazing Bollywood pix to launch your week!

The world's most powerful celebrities

The world's most powerful celebrities

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey is the world's most powerful celebrity for the second straight year and for the fifth time ever

The Mosul violinist who defied Islamic State

The Mosul violinist who defied Islamic State

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Amid the sounds of gunbattle and bombs exploding, on Wednesday, the sound of music arose from the ruins of Mosul in Iraq, all thanks to one man -- Ameen Mukdad. The 28-year-old Iraqi violinist was responsible for a small concert in the city he was forced to flee by Islamic State militants.

Critics' Choice Awards: Kirsten Dunst, Christian Bale win

Critics' Choice Awards: Kirsten Dunst, Christian Bale win

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Stars show off their coveted trophies!

Murray snaps clay-court jinx with first title in Munich

Murray snaps clay-court jinx with first title in Munich

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Andy Murray claimed the first claycourt title of his career on Monday with a 7-6(4), 5-7, 7-6(4) victory over twice champion Philipp Kohlschreiber in the rain-delayed Munich Open final.

PHOTOS: Dortmund thrash Schalke as Bundesliga resumes

PHOTOS: Dortmund thrash Schalke as Bundesliga resumes

Rediff.com17 May 2020

IMAGES from all the Bundesliga action on Saturday.

Coup in Fiji again

Coup in Fiji again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Army commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama took over the reins of government and dismissed Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase.

Bhupathi-Knowles enter Cincy semis

Bhupathi-Knowles enter Cincy semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles beat American wild card duo of Mardy Fish and John Isner 7-5, 6-7(5), 12-10 in the quartfinals.

Football PIX: Inter move to top; Gnabry, Mueller save Bayern

Football PIX: Inter move to top; Gnabry, Mueller save Bayern

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

A stunning strike by Romelu Lukaku gave Inter Milan a 2-1 win at Brescia on Tuesday although they had to cling on for three points in the face of heavy pressure from the promoted side.

Nestor and Zimonjic win Wimbledon doubles title

Nestor and Zimonjic win Wimbledon doubles title

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

Second seeds Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic defeated Jonas Bjorkman and Kevin Ullyett 7-6 6-7 6-3 6-3 to win their first Wimbledon doubles title on Saturday.

Paes-Dlouhy go down fighting

Paes-Dlouhy go down fighting

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The ninth seeded Indo-Czech pair lost 6-7(4), 6-4, 1-6, 6-4, 6-8 to the second seeded Canadian-Serb duo, which will play Swedish veteran Jonas Bjorkman and Kevin Ullyett of Zimbabwe in Saturday's men's doubles final at Wimbledon. The eighth seeds upset top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States 7-6 (7-3), 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (11-9) in the first semi-final, which was interrupted by rain, on Thursday.

Bjorkman sets up final goodbye

Bjorkman sets up final goodbye

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

In his last All England Club campaign, Jonas Bjorkman and partner Kevin Ullyett sent top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan crashing out of Wimbledon to reach the men's doubles final on Thursday. Seeded eighth, Bjorkman of Sweden and Zimbabwe's Ullyett ended the American brothers' hopes of a fourth consecutive Wimbledon doubles final, winning 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 7-6.

Bhupathi-Ancic in second round

Bhupathi-Ancic in second round

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

The Indian ace and his Croatian partner rallied from a set down to stun third seeds Jonas Bjorkman and Thomas Johansson and enter the second round.

Bjorkman to quit at end of season

Bjorkman to quit at end of season

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Doubles specialist Jonas Bjorkman announced on Monday he would retire from professional tennis at the end of the season.

Rising temp = More storms and tornadoes

Rising temp = More storms and tornadoes

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The study is the first to estimate how a storm's strength will change in a warming climate.

Paes-Damm suffer first defeat

Paes-Damm suffer first defeat

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The Indo-Czech duo was beaten 3-6, 4-6 their final round-robin match at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai.

Pak wants Norway to resolve disputes with India

Pak wants Norway to resolve disputes with India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Norway had in the past expressed its wish to mediate between India and Pakistan and was willing to do so if both sides wanted it.

Paes-Damm enter semis

Paes-Damm enter semis

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The fifth seeds defeated fourth seeded Paul Hanley and Kevin Ullyet 6-3, 7-6 (4).

10 lessons to learn from Katrina Kaif

10 lessons to learn from Katrina Kaif

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Katrina Kaif turns 36.

PICS: Croatia down Denmark via penalty shoot-out to make last 8

PICS: Croatia down Denmark via penalty shoot-out to make last 8

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia came back after conceding in the opening minute to defeat Denmark 3-2 in the penalty shoot-out and earn a World Cup quarter-final berth, after the two sides drew 1-1 in the Round of 16 match on Sunday.

Murray-Jankovic win mixed doubles

Murray-Jankovic win mixed doubles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

They defeated Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Australia's Alicia Molik in the mixed doubles final at Wimbledon.

Clement beats two champions to reach final

Clement beats two champions to reach final

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

France's Arnaud Clement beat Jonas Bjorkman indoors at the Nottingham Open for his second successive victory over a previous tournament winner, having earlier disposed of defending champion Richard Gasquet.

Masters Cup: Paes-Damm win second round match

Masters Cup: Paes-Damm win second round match

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The Indo-Czech pair, who hasn't lost a set so far, beat eight seeded Israeli pair of Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram 6-4, 7-5 in the Gold Group at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai on Tuesday.

Paes-Damm stun defending champions

Paes-Damm stun defending champions

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Leander Paes and Martin Damm surprised defending champions Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi in their opening doubles match of the season-ending Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai on Sunday. The fourth-seeded Indo-Czech pair, drawn in the Gold Group, beat the sixth-seeded Swede-Belarusian duo 6-4, 6-1 in a little over and hour.

Bopanna-Rochus lose to Bjorkman-Mirnyi

Bopanna-Rochus lose to Bjorkman-Mirnyi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The Indo-Belgian duo had earlier in the quarter-finals of the Stockholm Open shocked fourth seeds Jeff Coetzee of South Africa and Rogier Wassen of the Netherlands.

US cruise past Sweden to enter Davis Cup final

US cruise past Sweden to enter Davis Cup final

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The United States won 4-1 and will host defending champions Russia in the final.

Bhupathi-Stepanek in second round

Bhupathi-Stepanek in second round

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Mahesh Bhupathi and Radek Stepanek advanced to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight-sets victory over Frenchmen Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra.

Munich Open: Murray rallies past Rosol to reach semis

Munich Open: Murray rallies past Rosol to reach semis

Rediff.com2 May 2015

World No 3 Andy Murray remained on course for a first career clay court title.

Bryan brothers retain Aus Open doubles

Bryan brothers retain Aus Open doubles

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Brothers Mike and Bob Bryan retained their Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday after a 7-5, 7-5 victory over Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi.

Classy Federer sets the agenda

Classy Federer sets the agenda

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The world number one registered a crushing 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 win over Swede Jonas Bjorkman to enter the third round of the Australian Open.

Bhupathi-Stepanek go down in semis

Bhupathi-Stepanek go down in semis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor beat the Indo-Czech duo 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-final of the French Open doubles.

Bhupathi advances, Paes out

Bhupathi advances, Paes out

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Mahesh Bhupathi Radek Stepanek advanced to the semi-finals of the men's doubles at the French Open beating second seeds Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi.

Bhupathi-Stepanek in last 8

Bhupathi-Stepanek in last 8

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

The Indo-Czech pair shocked seventh seeds Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram of Israel in the third round at the French Open.

Controversial Griezmann penalty gives Atletico edge over Leicester

Controversial Griezmann penalty gives Atletico edge over Leicester

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The France striker was fouled by Leicester's Marc Albrighton on the edge of the box and referee Jonas Eriksson deemed the action to have continued into the penalty area.

Bhupathi-Stepanek exit from Masters

Bhupathi-Stepanek exit from Masters

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The Indo-Czech pair lost to second seeds Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi in the second round in Monte Carlo.

Germany, Sweden in Davis Cup semis

Germany, Sweden in Davis Cup semis

Rediff.com8 Apr 2007

Germany were the fastest team into September's semi-finals, continuing a long tradition of thrashing Belgium.

Paes-Damm continue winning run

Paes-Damm continue winning run

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

The Indo-Czech duo beat Austria's Julian Knowle and Jurgen Melzer 6-4, 6-7 (1), 10-6 over in the second round.