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Indian Wells: Federer survives scare, to face Del Potro in final

Indian Wells: Federer survives scare, to face Del Potro in final

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

World number one Roger Federer survived a scare from unseeded Borna Coric to beat him 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday and set up a final showdown with Juan Martin del Potro who cruised to a 6-2, 6-3 win over Milos Raonic.

China's Xi to make first state visit to US in September

China's Xi to make first state visit to US in September

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first state visit to the United States in September, China said on Wednesday, hours after President Barack Obama spoke to him and called for "swift work" to narrow down differences on cyber theft, pace of reform and currency issues.

Hewitt beaten at Stella Artois

Hewitt beaten at Stella Artois

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

Hewitt was outfought by the sixth seed who moved into the semi-finals in 88 minutes.

Henman appoints Annacone as part-time coach

Henman appoints Annacone as part-time coach

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

Henman has taken on American Paul Annacone as his part-time coach after splitting with Larry Stefanki in September.

Sampras pulls out of Houston event

Sampras pulls out of Houston event

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

The former world No.1 has pulled out of all five events he had entered this year.

Pretty cool says Roddick

"Pretty cool" says Roddick

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The annual 'People's Choice' for Royal Air Force image of the year has opened for public voting.

'Federer can be the best ever'

'Federer can be the best ever'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek says the Swiss world No.1 is like the replacement for Pete Sampras. 'He has so much ability, it is a joy to see him play.'

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

BAFTAs 2018: Amy Jackson rubs shoulders with Hollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The highlights of the glamorous Brit awards, right here.

Agassi, Clijsters top seeds

Agassi, Clijsters top seeds

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

The World number ones were named top seeds for next week's U.S. Open.

Federer ushers in exciting new era

Federer ushers in exciting new era

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

The future of men's tennis looks appetising with a new brigade of potential Grand Slam winners.

Federer hopes to lose enigma tag

Federer hopes to lose enigma tag

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

The Swiss player has become the enigma of the tour, winning a succession of tournaments only to fail when it comes to the biggest stages.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

Sampras pulls out of Wimbledon

Sampras pulls out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com16 May 2003

Sampras pulls out of Wimbledon

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

EPL club Leicester City's players in racist sex tape row

EPL club Leicester City's players in racist sex tape row

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

"Tom Hopper, James Pearson and Adam Smith would like to convey their sincere apologies for their behaviour -- to the women involved in the incident, to the club and its owners, to the club's fans and to their families," a club statement said.

The inside story of Mourinho's failed tenure at Man United

The inside story of Mourinho's failed tenure at Man United

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

United are bigger than any one man and the decision to send Mourinho packing drives home that philosophy to players, fans and opponents.

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.

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Murray beats Goffin to seal Davis Cup title for Britain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Andy Murray beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 to seal Britain's first Davis Cup triumph for 79 years on Sunday in the Flanders Expo in Ghent.

Are you looking at the worst manager in the history of football?

Are you looking at the worst manager in the history of football?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has sarcastically labelled himself the worst manager in the history of football after he faced criticism following a recent slump in form.

VOTE: The IPL's hottest cheerleaders

VOTE: The IPL's hottest cheerleaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

You pick the cheerleaders' team you like best.

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Laureus awards PHOTOS: Top honours for Djokovic, gymnast Biles

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Serbian Djokovic, who 12 months ago had elbow surgery, won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018, before lifting this year's Australian Open crown, to add to his tally of Grand Slam singles titles and reclaim top spot in the rankings.

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

A self-confessed tennis fan, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has bought stake in the the Singapore franchise of veteran Mahesh Bhupathi's ambitious brainchild -- the International Premier Tennis League.

Tennis Round-up: Murray feels like he's starting from scratch

Tennis Round-up: Murray feels like he's starting from scratch

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The tournament will be Murray's third since hip surgery in January and mark his return to the hard courts for the first time since March 2017 at Indian Wells.

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Already one of the greatest sportsmen of his era, Roger Federer will become the most successful man in Wimbledon history if he can beat Croatian Marin Cilic on Sunday's final and claim an unprecedented eighth men's singles title.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

"This is going to be a huge confidence boost and springboard for whatever is coming up and for the rest of my career."

NASA teams up with Nissan to develop self-driving cars

NASA teams up with Nissan to develop self-driving cars

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

US space agency aims to start testing the first such vehicle by the end of 2015

Low and slow Wimbledon grass makes 'Rafa as much a favourite as Federer'

Low and slow Wimbledon grass makes 'Rafa as much a favourite as Federer'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Wimbledon's grass is slower than when Sampras and all the classic serve-volley specialists ruled the roost and, though it still offers a lower bounce than clay or the hard courts that dominate the circuit, it seems that the difference is becoming marginal.

Wimbledon 2016: Britain didn't have to wait long this time

Wimbledon 2016: Britain didn't have to wait long this time

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The man who ended Britain's 77-year wait took only three more years to add to that glorious chapter. Andy Murray has now won the Wimbledon title twice in the last four years.

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Nothing that has happened in the past 12 months suggests Roger Federer's hunger is diminished with victory at this year's Australian Open taking his Grand Slam title haul to 20.

Steffi Graf, Ivanovic visit the Taj Mahal

Steffi Graf, Ivanovic visit the Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Former tennis World No 1 Steffi Graf is in India and she wasted no time in making a quick stop over at the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Briton Andy Murray will take over from Novak Djokovic as World No 1 when the rankings are updated on Monday after his Paris Masters semi-final opponent Milos Raonic withdrew with a leg injury on Saturday.

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

Factbox: Ten big men's shocks at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

American Sam Querry became the latest Wimbledon giant slayer on Saturday as he beat defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) in the third round. The defeat ended Djokovic's run of winning 30 consecutive grand slam matches. The world number one had arrived at the All England Club as the reigning champion at all four grand slam tournaments.

OnePlus: The most-awaited phone to hit India on Dec 2

OnePlus: The most-awaited phone to hit India on Dec 2

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

It will be exclusively available on Amazon.

Will Lyon continue his good record against Kohli?

Will Lyon continue his good record against Kohli?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Australia coach Justin Langer wants off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who has dismissed Virat Kohli seven times in Tests, to continue his good record against the India captain.

Shah Rukh Khan has strengthened Caribbean Premier League

Shah Rukh Khan has strengthened Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Caribbean Premier League may not be as popular as Indian Premier League but tournament's COO Pete Russell wants to indulge in fruitful discussions with the current regime of Board of Control for Cricket in India to convince them in allowing Indian cricketers for the T20 event.