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Sania-Bethanie crash out in first round of Abu Dhabi Open

Sania-Bethanie crash out in first round of Abu Dhabi Open

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a straight sets defeat against the pair of Kirsten Flipkens and Laura Siegemund in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open.

You are very interested in my retirement, Nadal tell media

You are very interested in my retirement, Nadal tell media

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Nadal, whose 2022 season began in complete contrast as he went on a 20-match winning spree, said the early defeat ahead of the new season was not a disaster.

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Trump's attack against Haley, a daughter of Indian immigrants who served as his UN ambassador, comes days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary that could determine the trajectory of the party's presidential nomination contest.

PIX! Djoko clinches 'toughest win' as he lifts third French Open trophy

PIX! Djoko clinches 'toughest win' as he lifts third French Open trophy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic said winning a record 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title at the French Open was special given that it was always the toughest one to win for him.

'I absolutely do not want to be pregnant again'

'I absolutely do not want to be pregnant again'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

I have to be two feet in tennis or two feet out.'

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australian umpire John Blom had a funny warning to give the crowd during the match between Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Potapova.

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta.

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal resumed training on Monday after four weeks out due a stress fracture in his rib, a month out from the French Open where the Spaniard will bid for a record-extending 14th title.

'Ended up in a psych ward in London after...,' Kyrgios

'Ended up in a psych ward in London after...,' Kyrgios

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nick Kyrgios will reveal in upcoming episodes of a Netflix documentary that he spent time in a psychiatric hospital.

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Andy Murray said he is hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport.

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.

Who Wins The Fashion Grand Slam?

Who Wins The Fashion Grand Slam?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The real fashion standout is Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old sensation, who has adopted a unique sleeveless look.

Zverev says several ligaments torn in foot

Zverev says several ligaments torn in foot

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

He said on Friday he was concerned the injury, which caused him to scream in pain on court Philippe Chatrier, was "very serious".

ATP Tour Finals: Fritz meets Novak in semis, Nadal signs off with win

ATP Tour Finals: Fritz meets Novak in semis, Nadal signs off with win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

With world number four Ruud already assured of a semi-final berth the match was in reality a dead rubber.

Nadal his own toughest critic after shock US Open loss

Nadal his own toughest critic after shock US Open loss

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Second seed Rafael Nadal said he would make no excuses after his shock loss to American Frances Tiafoe in the US Open fourth round Monday, despite a serious abdominal injury that derailed his run-up to the year's final major.

Good morning, folks! Here comes the G.O.A.T!

Good morning, folks! Here comes the G.O.A.T!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Nadal pulled off his greatest escape to deny Daniil Medvedev again, less than three years after leaving the Russian heartbroken in five sets at the 2019 US Open final.

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Sitting courtside, Rafael Nadal cried as his great rival, Roger Federer, bid an emotional farewell to tennis at the Laver Cup on Friday, later saying an important part of him was also leaving the men's Tour with the retirement of the Swiss.

United Cup: Britain's Norrie stuns Nadal

United Cup: Britain's Norrie stuns Nadal

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Rafael Nadal's preparations for his Australian Open title defence got off to a wobbly start as Cameron Norrie handed him a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat in the United Cup on Saturday to give Britain a 1-0 lead.

PHOTOS: Zverev's painful exit at French Open

PHOTOS: Zverev's painful exit at French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

German Alexander Zverev thought his time had finally come to win a Grand Slam title but his French Open campaign ended in pain and agony after he was forced to retire during his semi-final against Spaniard Rafael Nadal with an ankle injury.

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Sinner, Tsitsipas eye deep runs at US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sinner is most likely to upset the applecart after the Italian's run to the Canadian Open title this month

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time.

Injured Nadal turns up for practice ahead of Kyrgios showdown

Injured Nadal turns up for practice ahead of Kyrgios showdown

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Nadal had said that he did not know if he would be fit to play against Australian Kyrgios, after appearing close to retiring mid-match against Fritz on Centre Court.

'Tomorrow is going to be special thing'

'Tomorrow is going to be special thing'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'...but at the same time we were able to understand that personal relationships are more important than sometimes professional things.'

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafael Nadal across the net but on Friday his great Spanish rival will be alongside him for his final bow.

Focused Swiatek eyes third French Open title

Focused Swiatek eyes third French Open title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Swiatek will face Czech Karolina Muchova in the final.

Federer's retirement takes a chunk out of Nadal's life

Federer's retirement takes a chunk out of Nadal's life

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The pair faced each other 40 times over the last two decades in one of the sport's most enduring rivalries, with the Spaniard leading the head-to-head 24-16.

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Rafael Nadal confirmed he will miss this year's French Open as he is yet to recover from injury.

Federer admits to last night nerves after emotional farewell

Federer admits to last night nerves after emotional farewell

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Roger Federer may have been one of the sporting world's great communicators over the last two decades but the Swiss confessed he had been dreading being handed a microphone after his glorious career came to a close at the Laver Cup on Friday.

Federer, Djokovic quick to congratulate Nadal on record Slam feat

Federer, Djokovic quick to congratulate Nadal on record Slam feat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The win put Nadal one clear of Federer and world number one Djokovic on the all-time Grand Slam titles race.

Champions League PIX: Atletico seal top spot; City finish with perfect six

Champions League PIX: Atletico seal top spot; City finish with perfect six

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino scored in each half to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Lazio on Wednesday that secured them top spot in Champions League Group E, the first time since 2016 that they had reached the knockouts as group winners.

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2023

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay and is one of the top title contenders for the French Open.

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Madrid Open: Alcaraz stays on course for fourth title of 2023

Madrid Open: Alcaraz stays on course for fourth title of 2023

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for his fourth title of 2023 by powering into the semi-finals of the Madrid Open.

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Nadal to make injury return at Madrid Open

PIX! Zverev weathers Argentine storm to seal semis spot

PIX! Zverev weathers Argentine storm to seal semis spot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Alexander Zverev fough back to enter his third consecutive French Open semifinals on Wednesday.

Nadal ready for Roland Garros despite injury issues

Nadal ready for Roland Garros despite injury issues

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Nadal had said last week that daily training was a challenge and he would take a doctor with him to Paris

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Rafael Nadal returns to the US Open for the first time in three years short of match practice and with big question marks about his fitness but few people will dismiss the Spaniard's chances of claiming a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Zverev undergoes surgery on torn ligaments in ankle

Zverev undergoes surgery on torn ligaments in ankle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Zverev was trailing 7-6(8), 6-6 against Nadal when he rolled his ankle and he screamed out in agony. The 25-year-old was fighting for his first Grand Slam title and would have taken over as world number one had he succeeded in his quest.