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Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to revive his bid to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Images from Day 9 of the 2022 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Tuesday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

3rd Test: India's practice session cancelled due to rain

3rd Test: India's practice session cancelled due to rain

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Both the Indian and Australian players are scheduled to leave for Sydney on Monday.

Australia drop Joe Burns, bring back Warner in fold along with Pucovski

Australia drop Joe Burns, bring back Warner in fold along with Pucovski

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

With Warner, who missed out a major chunk of the India assignment due to a groin injury, looking fit for the job, dropping Burns was an easy decision to make.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev, Cornet, Tsitsipas through to quarter-finals

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev, Cornet, Tsitsipas through to quarter-finals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Images from Day 8 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Lehmann returns to coaching after ball-tampering controversy

Lehmann returns to coaching after ball-tampering controversy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Darren Lehmann is returning to Big Bash side Brisbane Heat in his first coaching role since resigning as Australia boss in the wake of the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

WBBL: Sydney Thunder crowned champions for the second time

WBBL: Sydney Thunder crowned champions for the second time

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The match was a no-contest as Sydney Thunder restricted Melbourne Stars to just 86/9 in the allotted twenty overs. Thunder did not break a sweat in chasing down the total

Federer to make comeback in March at ATP event in Doha

Federer to make comeback in March at ATP event in Doha

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Roger Federer will make his return to the tennis circuit from a double knee surgery at an ATP 250 tournament in Qatar in March, having not played since last year's Australian Open.

Aus Open: Ferrer, Li beat the heat to advance; Venus, Kvitova knocked out

Aus Open: Ferrer, Li beat the heat to advance; Venus, Kvitova knocked out

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Top 10 seeds David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, Stan Wawrinka and Richard Gasquet raced into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, apparently eager to make the most of relatively mild conditions at Melbourne Park.

Nadal, Medvedev lament Djokovic's absence at US Open

Nadal, Medvedev lament Djokovic's absence at US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Novak Djokovic, who won Wimbledon to take his major singles titles to 21, has opted not to be vaccinated against COVID-19. He said on Thursday he could not fly to New York for the year's final Grand Slam.

MasterChef style Sri Lankan Jackfruit Curry

MasterChef style Sri Lankan Jackfruit Curry

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

A blend of rich flavours, this curry is served with Crispy Rice and Spicy Salsa.

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.

Women's BBL star Dottin hospitalised after on-field head clash

Women's BBL star Dottin hospitalised after on-field head clash

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin was rushed to the hospital after suffering a suspected concussion during the Women's Big Bash League (BBL) clash on Tuesday.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev sets up Tsitsipas semi-final; Swiatek in semis

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev sets up Tsitsipas semi-final; Swiatek in semis

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Images from Day 10 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept towards an expected maximum of 44 degrees Celsius (111 F), the highest since Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that killed about 180 people in the southeastern state of Victoria.

'The Big Show': Maxwell smashes 39-ball 83 in BBL

'The Big Show': Maxwell smashes 39-ball 83 in BBL

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Friday smashed a scintillating 83 off 39 balls for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League T20 tournament, a day after being picked by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore at the IPL auction. Returning to action after taking a break to focus on his mental health, Maxwell once again showed just why he is considered one of the most devastating batsmen in T20 cricket as he smashed seven boundaries and five sixes during his stay at the crease.

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Shapovalov will meet Rafael Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.

Inexperienced Windies to feel heat in Australian summer

Inexperienced Windies to feel heat in Australian summer

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

West Indies have said they are embracing their underdog status for the three-Test series against Australia, which starts in Hobart on Thursday, but the reality is they have very little choice in the matter.

5 things that can really spice up Australian Open

5 things that can really spice up Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

amiliar names, however, are tipped to take off with the winners' trophies. The following is a list of talking points at the Australian Open:

Women's BBL star Dottin suffers multiple cheekbone fractures

Women's BBL star Dottin suffers multiple cheekbone fractures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has suffered multiple cheekbone fractures after an on-field head clash during the Women's Big Bash League (BBL) match between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars.

This couple is making love on an Instagram timeline

This couple is making love on an Instagram timeline

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

This couple is heating up the Internet with PDA.

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Lesser known cricketers who could make waves at the IPL auction.

Weather not withstanding Serena has Navratilova, Evert in her sights

Weather not withstanding Serena has Navratilova, Evert in her sights

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

A subdued Serena Williams vowed never again to complain about Melbourne's changeable weather after her grumbles on an unseasonably chilly summer's day were followed by several days of scorching heat.

Potentially harder quarantine in Brisbane: Wade

Potentially harder quarantine in Brisbane: Wade

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'No one knows the final details about it yet but there will be a stricter protocol in Brisbane than here.'

PICS: Four-hour slugfest later, Fognini-Caruso exchange not so kind words

PICS: Four-hour slugfest later, Fognini-Caruso exchange not so kind words

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The traditional handshake at the net quickly degenerated into a heated argument when Fabio Fognini suggested Salvatore Caruso was lucky on some points in the match, an observation the Sicilian objected to.

PIX: Serena sizzles in single-leg leotard at Aus Open

PIX: Serena sizzles in single-leg leotard at Aus Open

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Serena Williams again wore her distinctive single-legged leotard for her second match at the Australian Open on Wednesday, and said the light material was perfect for the warmer conditions if a little too sheer to wear by itself.

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev has tapped into the energy of the crowd at Melbourne Park by playing both hero and villain.

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'This modern-day recovery, matchups, data, sports science, I'm not sure. I would've said just let me be.'

Boxing Day Test: Smith, umpire Llong spar over dead-ball rule

Boxing Day Test: Smith, umpire Llong spar over dead-ball rule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Smith was miffed after the umpire's decision to term the delivery of New Zealand paceman Neil Wagner as 'dead ball'

What sportspersons must do to combat climate change

What sportspersons must do to combat climate change

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The Australian Conservation Foundation's Climate Change Program Manager Gavan McFadzean also said athletes need to step up.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djoko, Sharapova cruise; Wozniacki stunned

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djoko, Sharapova cruise; Wozniacki stunned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Photos from Day 1 of the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Monday

Australia risk losing six London medals after swimmer tests positive

Australia risk losing six London medals after swimmer tests positive

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Australian Olympic Committee said they were unable to comment as there was a process in place.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena sizzle; Li Na survives

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena sizzle; Li Na survives

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Images from the Friday's play at the Australian Open.

It will be great to see de Villiers play in T20 World Cup: Rhodes

It will be great to see de Villiers play in T20 World Cup: Rhodes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

South Africa must do anything to win the T20 World Cup to held later this year, including exploring the option of bringing back the great AB de Villiers from retirement, former player Jonty Rhodes said. The 36-year-old de Villiers hasn't played international cricket for nearly two years, having announced his retirement in May 2018. It was later revealed that he made an offer to play the 50-over World Cup last year, but was turned down by the national selectors.

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder will miss the third and final Test against England after being banned by the International Cricket Council because of his team's slow over rate during the second match in Antigua.

Ishant-Jadeja on-field argument caught on camera

Ishant-Jadeja on-field argument caught on camera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

In a video that is gone viral on Twitter, Ishant and Jadeja were seen engaged in a heated discussion before being separated by Mohammed Shami among other teammates.

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The Australian Open men's singles final between champion Roger Federer and sixth seed Marin Cilic got underway on Sunday with the roof closed at Rod Laver Arena on a scorching day, triggering a hailstorm of criticism from former players.