News for 'Rafa'

Will Mourinho be the first EPL manager to leave this season?

Will Mourinho be the first EPL manager to leave this season?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Under-fire Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been priced odds-on to be the first Premier League manager to leave his job this season.

Why Nadal must be wary of lefty Muller

Why Nadal must be wary of lefty Muller

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'Of course I feel that I can beat Rafa. He is looking good and injury free. But if I didn't think I could win I would not bother going out on the court'

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to claim record 7th Australian Open crown

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to claim record 7th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The Serbian won 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his 15th Grand Slam title.

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Delighted world number one Novak Djokovic said he was back to his best after winning a third Madrid Open title on Sunday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Monte Carlo Masters: Swiss giants Federer, Wawrinka beaten

Monte Carlo Masters: Swiss giants Federer, Wawrinka beaten

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka and compatriot Roger Federer suffered contrasting third round defeats at the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday.

Nadal eases past Seppi to reach Hamburg final

Nadal eases past Seppi to reach Hamburg final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Rafa Nadal made light work of Italian Andreas Seppi to reach the final of the Hamburg Open on Saturday and will now face Fabio Fognini, who is chasing an almost unthinkable third claycourt victory over the Spaniard this season.

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Austrian spent four days in bed with a virus after pulling out of a tournament in Doha last week.

Hodgson apologises to Liverpool fans

Hodgson apologises to Liverpool fans

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Roy Hodgson has apologised to Liverpool fans after accusing them of failing to support him since he arrived to take over from Rafa Benitez.

It was an honour to work for Real Madrid, says sacked Benitez

It was an honour to work for Real Madrid, says sacked Benitez

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Sacked Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez says it was "an honour and privilege" to lead the club he has always supported and has sent a "good luck" message to his successor, former France great Zinedine Zidane.

Meet the US Open men's semi-finalists

Meet the US Open men's semi-finalists

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Will it be Rafa versus Djoko in Sunday's final?

Benitez named Real Madrid coach for next three seasons

Benitez named Real Madrid coach for next three seasons

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Spaniard Benitez left Napoli at the end of the season and takes over from Italian Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.

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.

Coronavirus shutdown has exposed 'inequities' of tennis: King

Coronavirus shutdown has exposed 'inequities' of tennis: King

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Tennis great Billie Jean King says the financial fallout from the coronavirus shutdown has exposed the unfairness of the sport and that it is important for the top players to lead the cause for change. The tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players, who depend solely on tournament winnings, of the chance to earn a living.

Nadal beats Isner to win first Cincinnati crown

Nadal beats Isner to win first Cincinnati crown

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Rafa Nadal continued his sizzling hardcourt form beating John Isner 7-6 (8), 7-6 (3) in the final of the Western and Southern Open on Sunday, setting up the Spaniard as the red-hot favourite heading into the U.S. Open.

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Andy Roddick said on Saturday he was honoured to have played in the era of the Big Four, but also acknowledged that they caused him no end of frustration during his career.

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.

Benfica dumped out of Champions League qualifying by Greek club

Benfica dumped out of Champions League qualifying by Greek club

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Having seen the domestic league and cup double go to Porto last term, Benfica missed a string of chances against PAOK in a one-sided first half as they enjoyed 72% of possession.

I missed you, Federer tells Nadal

I missed you, Federer tells Nadal

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Roger Federer is looking forward to facing his great rival for the French Open crown a year after Rafael Nadal missed their rendezvous in the final. With usual contenders Nikolay Davydenko of Russia and Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro having pulled out injured, the road looks clearer for another Roger versus Rafa classic.

Liverpool assure Benitez his job is secure

Liverpool assure Benitez his job is secure

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Liverpool have assured Rafa Benitez that his job is secure despite the club joining the Champions League also-rans.

Lopez clarifies: Nadal sat out with wrist injury, not upset stomach

Lopez clarifies: Nadal sat out with wrist injury, not upset stomach

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

'Rafa is okay, nothing serious. He did not have any stomach upset. He was playing in the US Open with the same wrist issue. It is getting better and better but still it is sometimes painful. We still have two days of competition. So he might play one of these days'

PIX: Nadal joins volunteers in clean-up op after floods in Majorca

PIX: Nadal joins volunteers in clean-up op after floods in Majorca

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The tennis star also opened the doors of his Rafael Nadal Academy to those who were affected by the storm.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

Football: Lyon grab top spot with last-gasp win over Bordeaux

Football: Lyon grab top spot with last-gasp win over Bordeaux

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Hulk signs two-year contract with Atletico Mineiro.

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The Swedish former world number one is in the French capital soaking up all the action as a presenter for broadcaster Eurosport's daily flagship show 'Game, Set and Mats'.

Nadal says he would not travel to US Open in present circumstances

Nadal says he would not travel to US Open in present circumstances

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Tennis is on hold until at least the start of August because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while there have been positive noises about the prospects of the US Open taking place, followed by the French Open, Rafael Nadal served a dose of reality.

Murray hopes to be fit enough by next year to play Federer, Nadal

Murray hopes to be fit enough by next year to play Federer, Nadal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'I physically need to get a little better and hopefully over time I get a little bit faster... I think I will'

Nadal left out of Spain Davis Cup squad

Nadal left out of Spain Davis Cup squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal has been left out of Spain's Davis Cup squad for their World Group first-round match against Croatia this weekend due to fatigue.

Tennis: Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

Tennis: Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'I think it's a great competition but ... I can't change my mind that two world cups (within two months) is not real'

Torres is not for sale at any price: Benitez

Torres is not for sale at any price: Benitez

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez has said no amount of money could tempt him into selling star striker Fernando Torres.

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic deserves a "little star" next to his name for a spectacular 2015 season that saw him win three grand slams among his 11 titles but the men's game is not simply a matter of the Serb versus the rest, Roger Federer said.

Murray says he deserved win over injured Nadal

Murray says he deserved win over injured Nadal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Andy Murray felt 'gutted' for Rafa Nadal when the Spaniard limped out of the Australian Open with a knee injury but said he deserved his place in the semi-finals after putting on a dazzling display.

Djokovic crushes Coric to win fourth Shanghai title

Djokovic crushes Coric to win fourth Shanghai title

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The 14-times Grand Slam champion will surpass Roger Federer as world number two when the next edition of the ATP rankings are released on Monday.

Ashes hero Stokes gets EPL offer!

Ashes hero Stokes gets EPL offer!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Newcastle coach Bruce offers the England all-rounder centre-half role

Nadal claims 67th career title with Hamburg Open victory

Nadal claims 67th career title with Hamburg Open victory

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Spaniard Rafa Nadal won his 67th career title with a 7-5, 7-5 victory against dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini in the final of the Hamburg Open on Sunday.

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Osaka adjusting to clay in time for French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Looking to improve her claycourt skills, she spent a bit of time at 11-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal's academy.

Ronaldo becomes ball kid at ATP Finals

Ronaldo becomes ball kid at ATP Finals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Ronaldo got involved in ball kid duties while watching world number one Novak Djokovic's opening match against John Isner of America as the tennis ball bounced into the stands near the first row where he was sitting.

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider.

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

PHOTOS: Djokovic routs Federer to enter Aus Open final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Second seed Novak Djokovic outclassed Roger Federer in straight sets to enter the final of Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Seven-time champion Djokovic started off slowly before he took complete control to register an emphatic 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory in the first semi-final.