News for 'Montreal'

Bhupathi-Mirnyi win in Montreal

Bhupathi-Mirnyi win in Montreal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

The top seeds defeated fourth seeds Jonas Bjorkman and Todd Woodbridge 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final of Tennis Masters Canada.

Won't tolerate any diplomats...: Canada foreign minister

Won't tolerate any diplomats...: Canada foreign minister

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mlanie Joly on Friday said the remaining Indian diplomats in the country are "clearly on notice".

Montreal: Indo-Canadian Liberal speaks out

Montreal: Indo-Canadian Liberal speaks out

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Members of the Indo-Canadian community haven't advanced a single policy resolution in Montreal that specifically addresses matters important to the Sikh community.

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Untold story of Thierry Henry's mental health battles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

France great Henry says battled depression throughout career

Djokovic claims Masters mark with Montreal win

Djokovic claims Masters mark with Montreal win

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Novak Djokovic stopped American Mardy Fish 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Montreal Masters on Sunday, capping his competitive debut as world number one with a record-setting title.

Tsonga ousts Federer in latest Montreal upset

Tsonga ousts Federer in latest Montreal upset

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hit Roger Federer with an unpleasant Wimbledon flashback on Thursday, brushing aside the Swiss maestro 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 to book his place in an unlikely quarter-final line-up at the Montreal Masters.

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, will need to shake off a run of poor form if he is to mount a challenge.

20-year-old Zverev stuns Federer in Montreal final

20-year-old Zverev stuns Federer in Montreal final

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The victory over the 19-times Grand Slam champion was the second ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title of the season for the 20-year-old German, who also beat Novak Djokovic in Rome.

Wozniacki cruises to win at Montreal Cup

Wozniacki cruises to win at Montreal Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

World number two Caroline Wozniacki breezed to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Vera Zvonareva in the final of the rain-hit Montreal Cup on Monday, confirming her status as the red-hot favourite for the US Open.

Ivanovic upsets Hingis in Montreal final

Ivanovic upsets Hingis in Montreal final

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic beat former world number one Martina Hingis 6-2, 6-3 to capture her first Tier 1 title.

Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters

Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga staged a spectacular third set comeback to stun world number one Roger Federer 7-6, 1-6, 7-6 on Friday and reach the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters. Juan Martin Del Potro ended Nadal's Montreal title defence with a clinical 7-6, 6-1 win.

Nadal's knees pass brief test at Montreal

Nadal's knees pass brief test at Montreal

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Rafael Nadal survived a battle of creaky knees against David Ferrer on Wednesday, the fellow Spaniard retiring hurt from their second round match at the Montreal Masters to gift the world number two a comeback win. American fifth seed Andy Roddick, another player enjoying a career revival this season, also advanced with a tidy 6-1, 7-6 win over Russian Igor Andreev.

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins in Canada for third year in a row

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins in Canada for third year in a row

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Max Verstappen claimed his sixth victory from nine races this season and the 60th of his Formula One career.

Nadal's knees survive first test in Montreal

Nadal's knees survive first test in Montreal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Rafael Nadal's tender knees passed their first test when the Spaniard returned to action on Monday in a doubles win at the Montreal Masters. Sidelined for more than two months with tendonitis in both knees, Nadal looked fighting fit as he teamed up with coach Francisco Roig to beat Serbian duo Novak Djokovic and Dusan Vemic 7-5, 6-4.

Federer-Nadal rivalry to resume at Montreal

Federer-Nadal rivalry to resume at Montreal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

World number one and new dad Roger Federer is set to resume his rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the Montreal Masters next week, as the Swiss makes a bid for his third triumph at the Canadian event. Wimbledon champion Federer announced on Friday that despite his wife giving birth to twins last month, he will play at the event which also features Nadal's return to action after a two-month lay-off due to injury.

Flying Frenchman Monfils, Simon advance in Montreal

Flying Frenchman Monfils, Simon advance in Montreal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The French flag flew proudly in Montreal on Monday as Gilles Simon and Gael Monfils advanced to the second round of the Rogers Cup.

Murray beaten by Gulbis in Montreal

Murray beaten by Gulbis in Montreal

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Andy Murray suffered his first defeat in nearly three months on Thursday when he was beaten by Latvia's Ernests Gulbis in the third round of the Rogers Cup. Playing just his second match since winning Wimbledon, Murray fell 6-4, 6-3 in less than an hour and a half in one of the key lead-up events to the US Open.

Sikhs in row with Montreal Port Authority

Sikhs in row with Montreal Port Authority

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Sikh truck drivers have been asked to wear helmets at the port.

Top seed Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal

Top seed Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Top seed Jelena Jankovic's US Open chances continued to dim with a listless 7-6, 6-3 loss to 75th-ranked Czech Iveta Benesova in her opening match at the Montreal Cup on Tuesday.

PICS: Sporting legends turn out for Biles at Olympics gymnastics

PICS: Sporting legends turn out for Biles at Olympics gymnastics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

American sporting legends including Serena Williams, Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin turned out witness Simone Biles go for a fifth Olympic gold medal on Tuesday as Biles-mania continued to grip Paris.

Nadal dances his way into quarters at Montreal

Nadal dances his way into quarters at Montreal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Rafael Nadal finally put his knees through a full workout with an energetic 6-3, 6-2 third round win over Germany's Philipp Petzschner capped by an on-court victory dance at the Montreal Masters on Thursday. Sidelined for more than two months with tendonitis in both knees, Nadal could not hide his delight at being back on centre court, the muscular Mallorcan bounding and dancing around Stade Uniprix to wild applause after his 66-minute workout.

Kvitova overcomes wobble, Li Na to claim Montreal title

Kvitova overcomes wobble, Li Na to claim Montreal title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Petra Kvitova overcame a mid-match slump to claim her first title of the season with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 victory over China's Li Na in the Montreal Cup on Monday.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

Olympics Volleyball: France crush Poland to win back-to-back golds

Olympics Volleyball: France crush Poland to win back-to-back golds

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

France are only the third country to win back-to-back golds in men's volleyball after the former Soviet Union and the United States.

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.

'Confident' Federer beats Haase to enter Montreal final

'Confident' Federer beats Haase to enter Montreal final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Roger Federer used a dominant service game to beat Dutchman Robin Haase 6-3, 7-6(5) in Montreal on Saturday, setting up a Rogers Cup final against German Alexander Zverev.

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The 20-year-old arrested accused, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, allegedly planned a terrorist attack in New York City around October 7 "with the intent of slaughtering in the name of ISIS, as many Jewish people as possible," attorney general Merrick B Garland said, as per the statement.

US Open 2023: The top 5 women to watch out for

US Open 2023: The top 5 women to watch out for

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Five top contenders for the women's title at the US Open.

What Star Rating Does Your AC Have?

What Star Rating Does Your AC Have?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Since 2008, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is running a star rating programme, under which electric equipment are rated according to their efficiency. This in turn helps the consumers save electricity.

Tennis round-up: Nadal, Federer cruise in Montreal with No 1 ranking in sight

Tennis round-up: Nadal, Federer cruise in Montreal with No 1 ranking in sight

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

A day after celebrating his 36th birthday, Federer played the aggressive game that has propelled him to five titles, including two grand slams, this year, attacking the net and rocketing second serves.

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

Russell takes Canadian pole with same time as Verstappen

Russell takes Canadian pole with same time as Verstappen

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Triple Formula One world champion Verstappen missed out on pole because he set his time of one minute 12.000 seconds after his British rival in a drama-filled qualifying session at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Nadal adopts wait and watch approach in Montreal

Nadal adopts wait and watch approach in Montreal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Rafael Nadal was cautious about predicting how his body would hold up in the run-in to the US Open on Wednesday but did reveal that he had not missed the grind of the tennis tour during his absence from the game.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

MLS: Villa fires New York City to win over Montreal

MLS: Villa fires New York City to win over Montreal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

New York City continued their recent surge as Spaniard David Villa notched two classy goals, including the late winner, in a 2-1 away win.

Separatists in Canada crossing 'big red line': Indian envoy

Separatists in Canada crossing 'big red line': Indian envoy

Rediff.com8 May 2024

"Indians will decide the fate of India, not the foreigners," Verma told the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, a prominent think-tank.

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday.

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Venus Williams targets return for Indian Wells and Miami