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Hewitt rolls back years to beat Del Potro

Hewitt rolls back years to beat Del Potro

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Australian veteran Lleyton Hewitt gave a glimpse of his grasscourt arts to beat Juan Martin del Potro in Friday's quarter-finals of the Aegon Championships.

Moya sets up second round with Ferrero

Moya sets up second round with Ferrero

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Reigning champion and ninth seed Juan Ignacio Chela was knocked out in the first round of the Estoril Open.

Nadal crushes Fognini to reach Shanghai quarters

Nadal crushes Fognini to reach Shanghai quarters

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Rafael Nadal continued to scythe his way through the Shanghai Masters on Thursday, reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-1 thrashing of temperamental Italian Fabio Fognini.

Mourinho wants to give current Chelsea players fair chance

Mourinho wants to give current Chelsea players fair chance

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Jose Mourinho's first task on his return as Chelsea manager is to get to know the players he has inherited and give them all a fair chance to succeed under him, the Portuguese said on Monday.

Ba goal gives Chelsea FA Cup win over Manchester United

Ba goal gives Chelsea FA Cup win over Manchester United

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

A brilliant goal by Demba Ba gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Manchester United in an FA Cup sixth-round replay at Stamford Bridge on Monday, securing the holders a semi-final against Manchester City.

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday

Montoya to miss Bahrain Grand Prix

Montoya to miss Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

The McLaren driver will miss Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix after sustaining a hairline crack in his shoulder while playing tennis.

I-League: Sporting Clube rally to down Salgaocar

I-League: Sporting Clube rally to down Salgaocar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

A nine-man Salgaocar succumbed to repeated attacks from Sporting Clube de Goa as they went down 1-3 in a rescheduled 12th round I-League clash at the Duler stadium, Mapusa, Goa, on Wednesday.

Del Potro backs Murray to take World No 1 spot this year

Del Potro backs Murray to take World No 1 spot this year

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Indian Wells runner-up Juan Martin del Potro believes Britain's Andy Murray can become world tennis No 1 this year.

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.

Del Potro pulls out of French Open: Reports

Del Potro pulls out of French Open: Reports

Rediff.com23 May 2013

World number seven Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of next week's French Open tennis after failing to recover from a virus, Argentine media reported on Wednesday.

Nadal survives Gulbis scare, Williams advances

Nadal survives Gulbis scare, Williams advances

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Defending champion Rafa Nadal recovered from losing the opening five games against Ernests Gulbis to book his place in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters on Thursday.

Late Ivanovic goal wins Europa League for Chelsea

Late Ivanovic goal wins Europa League for Chelsea

Rediff.com16 May 2013

A stoppage-time goal from Branislav Ivanovic helped Chelsea become the first English club to win all three of UEFA's major trophies as they beat Benfica 2-1 in the Europa League final.

Tennis: Mixed fortunes for Indians at Madrid Open

Tennis: Mixed fortunes for Indians at Madrid Open

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarter-finals of the men's doubles event while Leander Paes and Sania Mirza made exit with their respective partners at the Madrid Open, on Wednesday.

Djokovic overcomes stubborn Del Potro in Dubai

Djokovic overcomes stubborn Del Potro in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to 17 matches by beating Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 7-6 in the Dubai tennis championship semi-finals on Friday to stay on track for a potential final with holder Roger Federer.

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

Tennis round-up: Nishikori to replace recuperating Del Potro at ATP Finals

Tennis round-up: Nishikori to replace recuperating Del Potro at ATP Finals

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

World No 4 Del Potro is still sidelined with a right knee injury sustained in Shanghai last month.

PHOTOS: Chelsea sink champions United with late own goal

PHOTOS: Chelsea sink champions United with late own goal

Rediff.com6 May 2013

A late own goal from Phil Jones secured Chelsea a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday to leave the Londoners poised for a top-four finish and a Champions League place next season.

Chelsea sink champions United with late Mata goal

Chelsea sink champions United with late Mata goal

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Spaniard Juan Mata's late strike secured Chelsea a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday to leave the Londoners poised for a top-four finish and a Champions League place next season. Mata settled a poor game when his left-foot shot in the 87th minute took a slight deflection off United defender Phil Jones and beat keeper Anders Lindegaard.

Somdev breezes past Kunitsyn to enter 2nd round

Somdev breezes past Kunitsyn to enter 2nd round

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

India's Somdev Devvarman entered the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship beating Russia's Igor Kunitsyn in straight sets, in Dubai.

Sensational Sindhu bags Malaysia GP title

Sensational Sindhu bags Malaysia GP title

Rediff.com4 May 2013

P V Sindhu reaffirmed her status as the rising star of Indian badminton as she lifted her maiden Grand Prix Gold title in Malaysia after getting the better of Juan Gu of Singapore in a gruelling final in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Sindhu enters final of Malaysia Grand Prix

Sindhu enters final of Malaysia Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Top seed P V Sindhu stormed into the final of the women's singles event at the Malaysia Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand in Kuala Lumpur.

First Look: Bopanna catches up with Manchester United trio at Wimbledon

First Look: Bopanna catches up with Manchester United trio at Wimbledon

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Rohan Bopanna catches up with Manchester United trio at Wimbledon.

Villareal's Kuruniyan to return home after injury

Villareal's Kuruniyan to return home after injury

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Villarreal youngster Ashique Kuruniyan, signed on loan from Indian Super League club FC Pune City, is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury.

FA Cup: Chelsea thump Brentford, Aguero double lifts City

FA Cup: Chelsea thump Brentford, Aguero double lifts City

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

The Premier League's big-hitters restored some normality to the FA Cup on Sunday with holders Chelsea crushing third tier Brentford 4-0 in a fourth round replay while Manchester City also dismissed Leeds United 4-0 in a fifth round tie.

Torres fires Chelsea to win at Sunderland

Torres fires Chelsea to win at Sunderland

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Fernando Torres scored twice as third-placed Chelsea won 3-1 at Sunderland to record their first English Premier League victory under interim manager Rafael Benitez.

Del Potro on fire as he sets up final with Benneteau

Del Potro on fire as he sets up final with Benneteau

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Argentine Juan Martin del Potro is favourite to add his name to the banner of champions wrapped around the Ahoy Arena after beating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 at the World Indoor Tournament on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Hewitt stuns Del Potro; Murray ovecomes hiccup

PHOTOS: Hewitt stuns Del Potro; Murray ovecomes hiccup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Images from Friday's play at the US Open.

Champions League: Haves take on have-nots as PSG meet Valencia

Champions League: Haves take on have-nots as PSG meet Valencia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Paris St Germain's trip to Valencia in the Champions League on Tuesday pits the wealthy French team against one of many La Liga clubs struggling to stay competitive after years of financial struggle.

Rosberg wins in Germany for Mercedes

Rosberg wins in Germany for Mercedes

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Nico Rosberg won his home German Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to stretch his overall lead in the Formula One championship to 14 points.

Nadal wins doubles match on Chilean comeback

Nadal wins doubles match on Chilean comeback

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Rafael Nadal made a successful comeback after a seven-month injury absence with victory in the first round of the Chilean Open doubles on Tuesday.

Pepe joins Besiktas after 10 controversy-filled years at Real Madrid

Pepe joins Besiktas after 10 controversy-filled years at Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

His contract with Real expired last month and, according to reports in the Turkish media, he will sign a two-year contract with Besiktas.

Confederations Cup: Third-place finish for Portugal, beat Mexico 2-1

Confederations Cup: Third-place finish for Portugal, beat Mexico 2-1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Portugal, who missed a spot kick given thanks to the video assistant referees 16 minutes into the match, were awarded a second penalty after 104 minutes when Miguel Layun handled the ball.

Davis Cup: Djokovic eyes return to form in tie against US

Davis Cup: Djokovic eyes return to form in tie against US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Novak Djokovic believes he has left his recent poor form behind and will be in top shape when he leads Serbia in this weekend's Davis Cup quarter-final tie against the United States.

Confed Cup semis: Ronaldo's Portugal could be too hot to handle for Chile

Confed Cup semis: Ronaldo's Portugal could be too hot to handle for Chile

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will renew old acquaintances when his reigning two-times Copa America champions take on Portugal in what he expects to be a tough Confederations Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

PIX: Aishwarya's French connection continues!

PIX: Aishwarya's French connection continues!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

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The man behind Barca's new found defensive steel

The man behind Barca's new found defensive steel

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The Catalans have kept five clean sheets in their last six games, which bodes well for their title run in.

Montoya enjoying at McLaren

Montoya enjoying at McLaren

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Comeback king Nadal sets sight on French Open

Comeback king Nadal sets sight on French Open

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The fist pump was back, along with the crunching forehand crosscourt winners, energetic movement and the never-say-say-die attitude.