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Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Djokovic remained unflustered despite dropping the opening set and suffering several tumbles on the greasy surface.

Govt scraps anti-tank missile deal with Israel, asks DRDO to 'Make in India'

Govt scraps anti-tank missile deal with Israel, asks DRDO to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

They said the decision to retract the RFP was taken after the DRDO expressed confidence of producing the ATGMs.

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

PIX: Milan, Leipzig complete Champions League last 16

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned despite the French Open moving to the same dates as the implications of the French Tennis Federation (FFT)'s shock gambit began to reverberate on Wednesday. The September 25-27 Laver Cup, an exhibition event co-created by Roger Federer which has always featured the Swiss great and one of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

Rediff.com18 May 2021

23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams said she is a Roger Federer 'superfan'.

Can unbeaten Djokovic continue domination at US Open?

Can unbeaten Djokovic continue domination at US Open?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Off-court distractions and a neck injury could not prevent Novak Djokovic from extending his winning run this year to 23 matches and the Serbian could not be in more intimidating form ahead of the US Open.

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in Australian Open semis

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in Australian Open semis

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Sparks flew when they met for the first time on the ATP Tour in Miami, with Medvedev confronting the Greek over his on-court conduct.

PIX: Nadal fires Spain to Davis Cup final against Canada

PIX: Nadal fires Spain to Davis Cup final against Canada

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Rafael Nadal fired hosts Spain into the Davis Cup final as he joined Feliciano Lopez to win a thrilling late-night doubles and seal a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Britain on Saturday.

Nadal pessimistic over chances of return to normal for tennis

Nadal pessimistic over chances of return to normal for tennis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Professional tennis has been suspended until the end of July, at the earliest, and Rafael Nadal said that serious problems stand in the way of a resumption. Nadal, 33, said that even when tennis does resume the players will need to recover their fitness levels.

US Open: 10 Images to Remember

US Open: 10 Images to Remember

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

10 scenes from Flushing Meadows this year.

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

ATP Tour remembered Maradona with a social media post saying "A champion and icon loved by all", accompanied with a picture of Maradona with Federer.

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A very different Australian Open comes to a familiar end on Sunday as Novak Djokovic looks to thwart another challenge to his Melbourne Park dynasty from the latest Grand Slam aspirant in Daniil Medvedev.

Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain as Zverev reaches semis

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain as Zverev reaches semis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

For the second time in three days at the ATP Finals, Rafael Nadal fought off one of the game's rising powers but beating Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas proved in vain as his semi-final hopes vanished on Friday.

Nadal feels at home in Acapulco as he returns to action

Nadal feels at home in Acapulco as he returns to action

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Nadal will have the chance to claim the top spot back on Monday if he wins his third title in Acapulco

Nadal back from injury for Davis Cup

Nadal back from injury for Davis Cup

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

World number two Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain's squad for their Davis Cup World Group quarter-final against Germany in Valencia next month.

Australian Open concerns ease with no new COVID-19 cases

Australian Open concerns ease with no new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria reported no local coronavirus cases on Saturday for the second straight day, boding well for the Australian Open tennis tournament due to start in Melbourne on Monday.

French Open to allow 11,500 fans per day

French Open to allow 11,500 fans per day

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The French Open, traditionally held in May-June, was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will now be held at Roland Garros from Sept. 27-Oct. 11.

Nadal storms past teenager Tsitsipas to win 11th Barcelona title

Nadal storms past teenager Tsitsipas to win 11th Barcelona title

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal made light work of Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the Barcelona Open final 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday, lifting the trophy for a record-extending 11th time.

Federer happy to find higher gear against Cilic

Federer happy to find higher gear against Cilic

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The 20-time Grand Slam champion smoothly pressed the accelerator to take the tiebreak and outclassed Cilic in the fourth set to claim a 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 win.

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's French Open semi-final.

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

A look at Roger Federer's worst five Grand Slam losses.

Massive Portugal forest fire kills 57

Massive Portugal forest fire kills 57

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Policia Judiciaria Nacional director Almeida Rodrigues ruled out arson. He said: "The PJ, together with the GNR police force, have managed to establish the origin of the fire and it's all clearly pointing towards natural causes.

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

It will be the second time Nadal and Del Potro meet at Roland Garros. The previous match up saw the Spaniard beat Del Potro in straight sets in the opening round in 2007.

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal gave Russian teenager Andrey Rublev a tennis lesson on Wednesday, racing into the semi-finals of the US Open with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win that cleared the path for a possible showdown with rival Roger Federer.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Kei Nishikori's hopes of playing at the US Open have faded further after the Japanese former world number four revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Australian Open on Wednesday to reach his first career Grand Slam semi-final. Swiss Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slams at Melbourne Park in 2014, broke Zverev twice early in the opening set to breeze through the opening set but the 22-year-old German came roaring back into the contest.

Sleeveless Nadal turns up the heat in Melbourne and fans swoon!

Sleeveless Nadal turns up the heat in Melbourne and fans swoon!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Fans literally broke Twitter, going gaga over Rafa's muscle-exposing sexy style.

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Mark your calendars! Here's all the lowdown of all the major sporting events coming up in 2022...

ATP Finals: Djokovic thrashes debutant Schwartzman

ATP Finals: Djokovic thrashes debutant Schwartzman

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Novak Djokovic is bidding to win the title for the first time since 2015 and equal Roger Federer's six.

'The virus doesn't care what your tennis ranking is'

'The virus doesn't care what your tennis ranking is'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Australia's Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews said he opposed special arrangements to let unvaccinated athletes compete in the state, which is scheduled to host the Grand Slam at Melbourne Park in January.

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.

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'I spoke to Roger and Rafa a few days ago and we had a conversation about the near future of tennis. How we can contribute to help lower ranked guys who are obviously struggling the most.'

Lockdown: What Kohli, Rafa, Ronaldo have been up to

Lockdown: What Kohli, Rafa, Ronaldo have been up to

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

What happens when sports stars have all the free time at hand and no play?

US Open: Sumit Nagal gets direct entry into main draw

US Open: Sumit Nagal gets direct entry into main draw

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sumit Nagal is the only Indian in the men's field with Prajnesh Gunneswaran, ranked 132, missing out.

Nadal claims record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title

Nadal claims record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Rafael Nadal clinched a record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title as he geared up for his French Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori in the final on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

'Hurt' Langer keen to continue as Australia's coach

'Hurt' Langer keen to continue as Australia's coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I didn't like losing to India in the amazing series, no one likes losing. I'm absolutely committed, I love my job, I love the Australian cricket team, I love the players and I love Australian cricket.'

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Rafael Nadal kept the flag flying for the old guard at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over American Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday for a place in the semi-finals, where he will meet another next generation player in Stefanos Tsitsipas.