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Nadal powers into Rome final; Konta win in semis

Nadal powers into Rome final; Konta win in semis

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Nadal avenged his defeat to the 20-year-old Greek at the same stage of the Madrid Open a week ago

Preview: Mourinho, Ferguson resume Champions League battle

Preview: Mourinho, Ferguson resume Champions League battle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The latest intriguing duel between friendly rivals and master tacticians Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho will take place on Tuesday as Manchester United and Real Madrid resume battle in the Champions League.

Nadal not thinking of his 10th French Open title... just yet

Nadal not thinking of his 10th French Open title... just yet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

It was Nadal's 50th trophy on clay court, his 70th overall and his first title in almost a year

Barca reign in Spain but Real's Euro-dominance rankles

Barca reign in Spain but Real's Euro-dominance rankles

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Barcelona rubber-stamped a decade of domestic dominance by clinching the La Liga title on Sunday

Amy Jackson holidays in Ibiza!

Amy Jackson holidays in Ibiza!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How Federer has had a hand in Zverev's recent successes

How Federer has had a hand in Zverev's recent successes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

He has three titles to his name this season, including winning a third Masters 1000 in Madrid, and on Saturday he will become the first German for 15 years to contest a semi-final match at the season-ending ATP Finals.

Maradona has a hand in turning Messi into set-piece maestro

Maradona has a hand in turning Messi into set-piece maestro

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Barcelona talisman has become just as dangerous from dead ball situations too

Medvedev rallies to claim ATP Finals title

Medvedev rallies to claim ATP Finals title

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Medvedev became only the fourth player in ATP history to beat the world's top three at the same tournament.

Can Maradona inspire Napoli to continue unbeaten run against Real?

Can Maradona inspire Napoli to continue unbeaten run against Real?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

An estimated 10,000 Napoli supporters, including the team's most famous player Diego Maradona, are expected to make the trip to the Spanish capital for the first competitive meeting with Real Madrid since the 1987.

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Here are some special moments from the gala night in Zurich on Monday...

Tax fraud lawsuit filed against Cristiano Ronaldo

Tax fraud lawsuit filed against Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

In a statement, the prosecutor's office said Ronaldo had knowingly used a "business structure" created in 2010 to hide his income in Spain from his image rights.

Fearless Verdasco only wary of clay court king Nadal

Fearless Verdasco only wary of clay court king Nadal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Fernando Verdasco's confidence on clay is sky high as long as he does not have to play Rafael Nadal, the Barcelona Open champion said on Sunday.

I don't fear anyone, except Nadal: Verdasco

I don't fear anyone, except Nadal: Verdasco

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Fernando Verdasco's confidence on clay is sky high as long as he does not have to play Rafa Nadal, the Barcelona Open champion said on Sunday.

Tsitsipas comes of age to beat Nadal

Tsitsipas comes of age to beat Nadal

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled off one of the biggest wins of his short but remarkable career by beating Rafael Nadal 6-4 2-6 6-3 on Spanish soil on Saturday to book his place in the Madrid Open final against world number one Novak Djokovic.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Naomi Osaka, winner of the past two Grand Slam tournaments, has parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin.

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said having Eden Hazard in such unstoppable form makes winning "easy" but appears almost resigned to losing him.

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Japan's Kei Nishikori, who will arrive at Roland Garros without an ATP title for more than two years and desperate to prove that his career has not already peaked.

PICS: Alcaraz, Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Azarenka exits

PICS: Alcaraz, Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Azarenka exits

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Images from Day 6 at the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Friday.

Italian Open: Serena commences clay-court season with thumping win

Italian Open: Serena commences clay-court season with thumping win

Rediff.com11 May 2016

World number one Serena Williams has started her clay-court season in dominant style, beating Anna-Lena Friedsam in straight sets in the second round of the Italian Open in Rome on Tuesday.

French Open pushed back one week, includes qualifying draw

French Open pushed back one week, includes qualifying draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

An FFT statement said it had consulted with the ATP, WTA and International Tennis Federation (ITF) to allow the Roland-Garros showpiece the benefit of an extra week.

Federer reinvented in terracotta

Federer reinvented in terracotta

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Roger Federer has been immortalized as a terracotta warrior.

Rome: Serena slays Robson; Djokovic, Federer cruise

Rome: Serena slays Robson; Djokovic, Federer cruise

Rediff.com15 May 2013

World No 1 Serena Williams inflicted swift revenge on behalf of her older sister when she beat Britain's Laura Robson 6-2, 6-2 in the Rome Masters on Tuesday.

Robson thrashes Venus to meet Serena next

Robson thrashes Venus to meet Serena next

Rediff.com13 May 2013

A rusty Venus Williams was blown away 6-3, 6-2 by rising British left-hander Laura Robson at the Rome Masters tennis on Monday.

Mint-green Federer looking sharp on competitive return

Mint-green Federer looking sharp on competitive return

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Roger Federer looked as sharp as ever in his first match following a two-month layoff as he beat Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3 at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

Safin targets Federer in 2005

Safin targets Federer in 2005

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Rediff.com brings these and other big news from the sporting world, encapsulated in this photo feature...

10 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the week!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

From bloody noses to sparks on the race track, Rediff.com has the best pictures from the last week snapped right here...

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro 2020 Championship is being held across Europe for the first time in the competition's 60-year history, with 11 host cities in total.

Nadal to make Davis Cup return for Spain

Nadal to make Davis Cup return for Spain

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Rafa Nadal has returned to the Spain team as they seek to maintain their Davis Cup World Group status with a playoff tie against Ukraine in Madrid later this month, captain Alex Corretja said on Monday.

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The first player to win a Grand Slam, the ATP World Tour Finals, the men's singles at the Olympic Games and a Masters title in the same calendar year.

Federer rallies past Raonic, easy win for Nadal

Federer rallies past Raonic, easy win for Nadal

Rediff.com10 May 2012

World No 3 Roger Federer had to use all his guile and experience to battle back from a set down to see off fast-rising Canadian Milos Raonic 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 in the Madrid Open second round on Wednesday.

Nervy Nadal given a fright

Nervy Nadal given a fright

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Rafael Nadal flirted with a shock defeat at the Rome Masters as Novak Djokovic stretched his unbeaten run and Roger Federer eased through on Wednesday.

PICS: Ronaldo double as Real down PSG; Liverpool rout Porto

PICS: Ronaldo double as Real down PSG; Liverpool rout Porto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Paris St Germain 3-1, while Sadio Mane grabbed a hat-trick as Liverpool demolished Porto 5-0 away in the Champions League round-of-16 on Wednesday.

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Rafael Nadal won a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 victory over Novak Djokovic in the Italian Open final on Sunday.

Djokovic floors Nadal again to claim Rome title

Djokovic floors Nadal again to claim Rome title

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Novak Djokovic continued his domination over world number one Rafa Nadal ahead of the French Open by claiming the Rome Masters crown 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to stretch his unbeaten run this year to 37 matches.

Bopanna wants to team up with Sharan in Tokyo Olympics

Bopanna wants to team up with Sharan in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna said he plans to team up with Divij Sharan and represent India in the men's doubles event in next year's Tokyo Olympics.

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Roger Federer's struggles continued when he was beaten 7-6 (2), 6-4 by fast-rising Austrian Dominic Thiem in the third round of the Italian Open in Rome, on Thursday.

Australia's Tomic slammed again!

Australia's Tomic slammed again!

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Bernard Tomic's on-court commitment has come under renewed scrutiny after the Australian played match point holding his racquet backwards in defeat to Fabio Fognini at the Madrid Open.

Can racquet switch halt Nadal's slump?

Can racquet switch halt Nadal's slump?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The World No 4 is unfazed by rankings drop before Madrid tournament and the French Open.

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 3

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 3

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Tuesday.