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Djokovic and Murray stunned but Nadal stands tall

Djokovic and Murray stunned but Nadal stands tall

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

World number one Novak Djokovic and number two Andy Murray crashed out of the Western and Southern Open within an hour of each other on Friday, before Rafa Nadal restored order with a win over old rival Roger Federer.

Italian Open: Azarenka flawless; Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

Italian Open: Azarenka flawless; Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The unseeded Indo-Canadian pair defeated their fancied rivals 6-3, 3-6, 10-5 in a round of 16 tie of the ATP Masters 1000 event.

We can beat Alonso: McLaren

We can beat Alonso: McLaren

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

It was Kristyna's first win over a top-five ranked player and she will go on to play fellow Czech Barbora Strycova in the quarter-finals.

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The Russian five-times Grand Slam champion struggled for rhythm initially on the low-bouncing grasscourt at the Mallorca Open but picked up the pace to beat Viktoria Kuzmova 7-6(8), 6-0.

Ronaldo left out of Real squad

Ronaldo left out of Real squad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

The Brazilian has been criticised by Real fans for below-par performances and hinted last week he wanted to leave.

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Images from the matches played across football leagues in Europe on Sunday.

Argentina fight back to clinch World Team Cup

Argentina fight back to clinch World Team Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2007

Argentina came back from the brink to snatch a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in Saturday's final and capture the World Team Cup for the third time.

Nadal, Ferrero in last eight

Nadal, Ferrero in last eight

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

The French Open champion will clash with fellow Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero in the quarterfinal of the Swedish Open

Ferrero smiles again in Paris

Ferrero smiles again in Paris

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Ferrero smiles again in Paris

Ferrero smiles again in Paris

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna; Easy for Barca

PIX: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna; Easy for Barca

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Saturday's action in La Liga.

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Dhruv Munjal on why Novak Djokovic may yet win that highly contested title.

Another shocking exit for Canada's Bouchard

Another shocking exit for Canada's Bouchard

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Eugenie Bouchard's mid-season nosedive continued on Tuesday as the Canadian was swept aside 6-3 6-4 by Croatian qualifier Donna Vekic despite having home advantage and the backing of an excited crowd in a first round clash at the Rogers Cup.

Tennis: Federer to make clay court return at Madrid Open

Tennis: Federer to make clay court return at Madrid Open

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Top seed Dominic Thiem was knocked out the Rio Open in the first round on Tuesday, going down 6-3, 6-3 to Laslo Djere.

Ferrero wins French Open

Ferrero wins French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

The Spanish claycourt maestro won his first Grand Slam title when he beat unseeded Dutchman Martin Verkerk 6-1, 6-3, 6-2.

Ferrero, Federer to meet in semis

Ferrero, Federer to meet in semis

Rediff.com10 May 2003

The winner of the match will face either Yevgeny Kafelnikov or Felix Mantilla in the final of the Rome Masters.

La Liga: Neville still without win as Valencia held by Rayo

La Liga: Neville still without win as Valencia held by Rayo

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Gary Neville's disappointing start as Valencia coach continued when the ambitious Singapore-owned club drew 2-2 at home to lowly Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday, prompting more rumblings of discontent from the fans.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep, Svitolina enter quarters

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Halep, Svitolina enter quarters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Images from Day 9 of the French Open in Paris on Monday.

Nervy Rafter could 'choke' in doubles return with Hewitt

Nervy Rafter could 'choke' in doubles return with Hewitt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Australia's Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter has enjoyed smiting foes in the senior's tour since his retirement, but fears he may have bitten off more than he can chew by agreeing to partner Lleyton Hewitt in the Australian Open doubles.

Tour de France: Inventive Froome takes charge after stunning attack

Tour de France: Inventive Froome takes charge after stunning attack

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Briton Chris Froome stunned his passive rivals to snatch the overall leader's yellow jersey in the Tour de France when he won the eighth stage with a lightning attack on the final descent on Saturday.

Djokovic and Serena restore calm on Tranquil Thursday at Wimbledon

Djokovic and Serena restore calm on Tranquil Thursday at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

An air of calm descended at Wimbledon on 'Tranquil Thursday' as Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams avoided the trail of destruction that had decimated the field at the All England Club on day three of the grasscourt major.

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.

Tour de France: Froome on the attack again as Sagan takes another stage

Tour de France: Froome on the attack again as Sagan takes another stage

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Chris Froome showed again he will attack his rivals on every terrain as the Briton extended his overall lead in the Tour de France with a surprising move in Wednesday's 11th stage, which was won with panache by world champion Peter Sagan.

Swiss Wawrinka taking solace in 'failing better'

Swiss Wawrinka taking solace in 'failing better'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

The recall of a crushing loss might not have the same attraction as the memory of an inspired victory for most top tennis players, but World No 8 Stanislas Wawrinka wears failure as a badge of honour stamped permanently on his arm.

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Images from Day 5 of the US Open in New York on Friday

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'

Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games

Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi is back in the Argentina squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Colombia after missing the last three due to injury in which his team have dropped seven points. Messi was named on Friday in coach Edgardo Bauza's 26-man squad and will captain Argentina away to arch-rivals Brazil in Belo Horizonte on Nov. 10 and at home against Colombia in San Juan five days later. Argentina have slipped down the South American group standings to fifth after a shock 1-0 home defeat by Paraguay and 2-2 draws with Peru and Venezuela, all without Messi.

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia beat France to progress to semis

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia beat France to progress to semis

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

World No.1 Australia scored all their goals from penalty corners through Jeremy Hayward (4th minute), Blake Govers (19th) and skipper Aran Zalewski (37th) at the Kalinga Stadium.

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives, Kyrgios out with injury

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives, Kyrgios out with injury

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Images from Day 6 of the 2016 US Open tennis tournament in New York, on Saturday.

Mata strikes twice as United down 10-man Liverpool

Mata strikes twice as United down 10-man Liverpool

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Juan Mata struck twice, including a sublime volley, for Manchester United in a 2-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool who had Steven Gerrard sent off for a stamp at Anfield on Sunday.

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Federer, who skipped the entire clay court season after winning the Australian Open and claiming titles at Indian Wells and Miami this year, will next play defending champion Florian Mayer who beat Frenchman Lucas Pouille in three sets.

FA Cup: United's win over Derby allows Van Gaal to breathe easy

FA Cup: United's win over Derby allows Van Gaal to breathe easy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal enjoyed a rare highlight after weeks of gloom when his side comfortably beat Derby County 3-1 on Friday to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

I've let down my team mates and the fans, says Gerrard for 38-second sending off

I've let down my team mates and the fans, says Gerrard for 38-second sending off

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard apologised after he was sent off for a rash stamp.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Kohlschreiber stuns Cilic, Yuki ousted; Halep rolls on

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Kohlschreiber stuns Cilic, Yuki ousted; Halep rolls on

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Cilic's booming serve lacked its usual accuracy and Germany's Kohlschreiber was able to control long rallies, pushing the towering Croatian around the court with pinpoint groundstrokes en route to a quick victory.

French Open PIX: Djokovic reaches 10th successive quarters; Barty too hot for Kenin

French Open PIX: Djokovic reaches 10th successive quarters; Barty too hot for Kenin

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Images from Day 9 at the French Open.

Tour de France: Dumoulin wins stage, Froome carries lead into rest day

Tour de France: Dumoulin wins stage, Froome carries lead into rest day

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands attacked near the foot of the final climb to win the ninth stage of the Tour de France in extreme weather conditions as Alberto Contador pulled out of the race on Sunday.

Teenager Martial scores twice as United go second

Teenager Martial scores twice as United go second

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

French teenager Anthony Martial, having scored as a substitute on his Premier League debut in Manchester United's last game, added two more goals to earn his team a 3-2 win at Southampton on Sunday.