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Prince George Holds Djokovic's Trophy

Prince George Holds Djokovic's Trophy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The young royal was urged to not drop the prized Wimbledon trophy by his father after being handed the trophy by Djokovic.

PIX: Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

PIX: Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty shootout as they claimed their first European trophy in 42 years.

The Teenager Making Waves At French Open... And No, His Name Is Not Carlos!

The Teenager Making Waves At French Open... And No, His Name Is Not Carlos!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Holger Rune is only the third player to make it to the French Open quarter-finals on debut since 2005 after Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner.

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Nadal has won the Australian and the French Open back-to-back and has the chance to become the first man to win all four majors in the same year

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

PIX: Tempers boil as Kyrgios stuns Tsitsipas; Nadal cruises

PIX: Tempers boil as Kyrgios stuns Tsitsipas; Nadal cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Images from the men's singles action at the Wimbledon Championships on Saturday.

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Yet the warrior-like instincts kicked in and we were all reminded that Nadal, as long as he is standing, remains a physical and psychological force of nature on a tennis court.

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The fact that I wasn't playing for several months beginning of last year allowed me to really get together with my team and work on my body, on my strokes, which has later helped me to achieve some great results.'

Nadal takes down No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Norrie final

Nadal takes down No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Norrie final

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Rafael Nadal beat new world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3 in a rematch of their Australian Open clash to storm into the final of the ATP 500 event in Acapulco on Friday.

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

FIFA WC PIX: Ghana vs Portugal

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Nadal, bidding for a record-extending 14th French Open title, won the first five games of the match as he looked on course to repeat his drubbing of the Serb in last year's final.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Here's why Nadal skipped Dubai event

Here's why Nadal skipped Dubai event

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Nadal struggled with the problem in the build-up to the year's first Grand Slam

PIX: Nadal overcomes tough Schwartzman test to reach semis

PIX: Nadal overcomes tough Schwartzman test to reach semis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Rafael Nadal dropped a set at Roland Garros for the first time in two years but roared back to beat 10th seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 on Wednesday and storm into the French Open semi-finals.

Emotional Nadal stands one win away from record 21st major

Emotional Nadal stands one win away from record 21st major

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

A couple of months ago, the 35-year-old Spaniard was worried that he might never return to the court again.

PIX: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

PIX: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafael Nadal for the Australian Open title on Sunday after a stirring victory over Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-final on Friday.

Shapovalov claims Nadal gets preferential treatment from umpires

Shapovalov claims Nadal gets preferential treatment from umpires

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Denis Shapovalov said his Australian Open quarter-final opponent Rafael Nadal "100%" receives preferential treatment from officials and benefited from favouritism during the Spaniard's five-set victory on Tuesday.

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

Nadal tests positive for COVID-19 after Abu Dhabi event

Nadal tests positive for COVID-19 after Abu Dhabi event

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion said he was having some "unpleasant moments" but was hoping to feel better soon.

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, doubtful for clay swing

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, doubtful for clay swing

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The French Open will be held in Paris from May 22 to June 5.

It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal is taking no pleasure from the absence of great rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, even if it means he has a clearer shot at the Grand Slam title record.

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Nadal has a habit of truly coming into his own at Roland Garros, as his 100-2 win-loss record testifies.

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Round-up of football matches played around Europe on Saturday.

Knocked off perch, Medvedev rues 2022 major show

Knocked off perch, Medvedev rues 2022 major show

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Fourth-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Norway's world number seven Casper Ruud also have a shot at top spot.

Nadal's Journey To French Open Final

Nadal's Journey To French Open Final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Although hampered by a chronic foot injury that saw him out in the last 16 of the Italian Open, an event that precedes the French Open, the 21-time Grand Slam champion has looked pain-free in his bid for a 14th French Open crown.

Nadal in French Open final after Zverev retires with ankle injury

Nadal in French Open final after Zverev retires with ankle injury

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Zverev twisted his ankle as he tried to retrieve a shot in the 12th game of the second set

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has only faced Nick Kyrgios twice in his career, losing twice to him in 2017, so while he will be favourite to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown, he knows exactly how dangerous the unpredictable world number 40 Kyrgios can be.

Big-serving Anderson retires at 35

Big-serving Anderson retires at 35

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Having come through the US college system, Anderson turned professional in 2007.

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'He has left a huge legacy that will live for a very long time'

Nadal, Medvedev chase history at Australian Open final

Nadal, Medvedev chase history at Australian Open final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Medvedev will be glad to play the role of dream wrecker once again.

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown

Fit and still driven, Djokovic not thinking about retirement

Fit and still driven, Djokovic not thinking about retirement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

'I still feel my body is serving me, is listening to me well. That's the key I think when you get to 35-plus.'

Nadal concedes best player won after losing to Djokovic

Nadal concedes best player won after losing to Djokovic

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

It was only 13-time champion Rafael Nadal's third defeat here since his debut in 2005 and the first time in 115 best-of-five-set matches on clay that he had lost after taking the opening set.

PIX: Djokovic tames Kyrgios to win seventh Wimbledon title

PIX: Djokovic tames Kyrgios to win seventh Wimbledon title

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to outclass Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 (7) in the final and win his seventh Wimbledon title in London on Sunday.

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The Australian Open men's singles final offers a rematch of the dramatic 2021 French Open final, in which Djokovic came back from two sets down to snatch the title and leave Greek Tsitsipas heartbroken.

Nadal meets Ruud resistance in final

Nadal meets Ruud resistance in final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Nadal, who would pass fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno as the oldest Roland Garros men's singles champion if he wins, had to dig deep again in a three-hour slugfest in the semi-final against Alexander Zverev before the German was forced to retire mid-match after injuring his ankle.

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Shapovalov will meet Rafael Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Royal Observatory Greenwich shortlisted 34 images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition from thousands of entries received from all over the world.

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour.'