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Madrid Open: Wawrinka ousted by young pretender Thiem

Madrid Open: Wawrinka ousted by young pretender Thiem

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka crashed to a shock second-round defeat at the Madrid Open on Tuesday when he was upset 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 by qualifier Dominic Thiem.

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Images from the Laureus World Awards held in Monaco on Tuesday

Badminton: Jayaram outclasses Pawar to enter US Open semis

Badminton: Jayaram outclasses Pawar to enter US Open semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

It was a tough day for the Indian shuttlers barring Ajay Jayaram, who sailed into the men's singles semi-finals with a comfortable win over compatriot Anand Pawar in the US Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament in El Monte.

Federer edges past Gonzalez

Federer edges past Gonzalez

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Revealed! The secret to Djokovic's Grand Slam success

Revealed! The secret to Djokovic's Grand Slam success

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Since his June trek with his wife up Mont Sainte-Victoire, the mountain that famously also served as an inspiration for Paul Cezanne, the 31-year-old has added a pair of Grand Slam titles to his resume.

Sports Shorts: Bopanna-Qureshi enter pre-quarters in Monaco

Sports Shorts: Bopanna-Qureshi enter pre-quarters in Monaco

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi overcame a stiff resistance from Julian Knowle and Vasek Pospisil before moving to the pre-quarterfinals of the ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters.

Djokovic ends partnership with coach Stepanek following Agassi split

Djokovic ends partnership with coach Stepanek following Agassi split

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Novak Djokovic has parted company with coach Radek Stepanek days after the departure of head coach Andre Agassi from his team, the former world number one announced on Wednesday.

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.

India emerges as the most attractive market for FIIs

India emerges as the most attractive market for FIIs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are back in droves.

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's top players from both the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans over its two-week run last year. It was cancelled over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.

Coria ends Agassi's run

Coria ends Agassi's run

Rediff.com8 May 2005

Coria will play Rafael Nadal in the final of the Rome Masters.

Stunning photos of bank headquarters

Stunning photos of bank headquarters

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Banks have some of the most amazing offices in the world.

Madrid Open: Murray sails into third round

Madrid Open: Murray sails into third round

Rediff.com10 May 2017

World number one Andy Murray beat Romanian Marius Copil 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

Gasquet stuns Federer

Gasquet stuns Federer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

Modest hopes for Federer ahead of injury comeback

Modest hopes for Federer ahead of injury comeback

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Roger Federer was giving absolutely no guarantees about his form on Sunday, as the four-time finalist prepared for his first ATP start in more than two months at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 17-time Grand Slam winner will be starting afresh in the second round on the Monte Carlo Country Club clay after his early February knee operation. After hitting for nearly a week at the seaside venue overlooking the Mediterranean, the Swiss said that next week will be key for deciding his further schedule ahead of the French Open - the second major of the season. "I feel more rust than rest, but I am rested, mentally and physically," the 34-year-old said. "I don't think about the Roland Garros title," the 2009 Paris champion added.

I am used to threat posed by unstoppable Djokovic: Nadal

I am used to threat posed by unstoppable Djokovic: Nadal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

'Djokovic had an impeccable year in 2011 as well as he is having in 2015, says Nadal.

China's Sun back on track after coaching clouds clear

China's Sun back on track after coaching clouds clear

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

China's double Olympic gold medallist Sun Yang has mended fences with his coach and laid down a marker ahead of this year's World Championships by winning the 400m freestyle at the National Swimming Championships, local media reported.

Sophie Choudry's breezy Monaco holiday

Sophie Choudry's breezy Monaco holiday

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament

Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

French Open champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Championships at The Queen's Club after advice from his doctors to rest, organisers announced on Tuesday.

Best of International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Best of International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

It's hard not to get skin tingles when you see these stunning images. They are winning pictures and shortlisted entries from the sixth annual International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. More than 3,400 photos were entered into the contest from both amateur and professional photographers from around the globe. The shots feature everything from remote beaches to moody mountain ranges.

Nadal through to last-16 in Rome after Almagro retires with injury

Nadal through to last-16 in Rome after Almagro retires with injury

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Nadal, who is the clear tournament favourite and looks to be in the form of his life on clay this season, raced into a 3-0 lead before Spanish compatriot Almagro felt his left knee with less than half an hour played.

Household spend: Urban-rural gap narrows

Household spend: Urban-rural gap narrows

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Expenditure on food articles as a proportion of monthly expenditure is decreasing.

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic is chasing a record-extending eighth Australian Open title, while Dominic Thiem will bid to become the first man born in the 1990s to win a major title.

Indian American killed in his California mansion

Indian American killed in his California mansion

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Raveesh Ravi Kumra, an Indian American millionaire was killed by intruders who barged into his home in Los Gatos-Monte Sereno, California last Friday.

Nadal thumps Wawrinka to claim Madrid Open title

Nadal thumps Wawrinka to claim Madrid Open title

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Rafael Nadal claimed a fifth title since his return from injury when the Spanish world number five dismissed 15th-seeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday.

Indian oil cos expect under-recovery to halve in FY14

Indian oil cos expect under-recovery to halve in FY14

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Relief seen from easing global crude oil prices, phased diesel decontrol and capping of LPG cylinders.

RIL signals start of growth era

RIL signals start of growth era

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Production from its KG-D6 gas field is set to increase and the government is likely to revise gas prices.

Nadal subdues inspired Dimitrov, sets up Tsonga clash

Nadal subdues inspired Dimitrov, sets up Tsonga clash

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Eight-times champion Rafael Nadal was taken to the brink by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov before completing a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals. He will meet Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who beat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka.

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'Yeh Saali Aashiqui held my attention purely for audacity,' says Sukanya Verma.

Bhupathi-Bopanna set to renew partnership for rest of 2013

Bhupathi-Bopanna set to renew partnership for rest of 2013

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

After pairing up with different partners in the initial months of 2013, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have decided to rejoin forces for the rest of the season.

Formula One to crank up the noise next year

Formula One to crank up the noise next year

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Formula One will be noisier next year after the sport's governing body approved new measures on Wednesday to raise the decibels after complaints about the V6 turbo hybrid power units introduced in 2014.

NGOs DISSATISFIED with weak Indian response at Rio +20

NGOs DISSATISFIED with weak Indian response at Rio +20

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Indian Non-Governmental Organisations are very dissatisfied with the weak response of Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan to the Rio+20 declaration issued on the eve of the summit, reports Darryl D'Monte.

Debt trap turns tragic for Andhra MFI chiefs

Debt trap turns tragic for Andhra MFI chiefs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Two suicides in recent months after banks refused to restructure .

Why Wipro will soon be delisted from NSE

Why Wipro will soon be delisted from NSE

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

In November last year, the Wipro board had approved the demerger of the non-IT businesses -- Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting (including furniture business), Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (hydraulics and water businesses) and Medical Diagnostic Product & Services business -- into a privately- held company to be named 'Wipro Enterprises Ltd'.

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The Frenchman declined to talk about his bid for the FIFA presidency in his first news conference since announcing one month ago that he would stand as a candidate to replace Sepp Blatter.

Obama to outline gun control measures this week

Obama to outline gun control measures this week

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

In the last press conference of his first term, Obama told media persons that from Vice President Joe Biden he had received a list of "sensible, common steps" that could be taken through executive or legislative action, but did not give the details of it.

Mauresmo joins Azarenka's team

Mauresmo joins Azarenka's team

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo has joined Victoria Azarenka's backroom team as a consultant, the world number one's practice partner Julien Jeanpierre told Reuters on Friday.

Investors pump in Rs 47,000 crore in MFs in Oct

Investors pump in Rs 47,000 crore in MFs in Oct

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

This is the highest inflow in the past six months.

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas shocked top seeds Marcelo Melo and Lukas Kubot to storm into the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open

Barcelona Open: Ferrer shocked, Nadal eases through

Barcelona Open: Ferrer shocked, Nadal eases through

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Top seed David Ferrer summed up his error-strewn defeat by qualifier Dmitry Tursunov as "one of the worst I have played" after falling at the first hurdle at the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.