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Takeover shock: 3 Cadbury bosses resign

Takeover shock: 3 Cadbury bosses resign

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The three top executives -- chairman Roger Carr, chief executive Todd Stitzer and chief fiancial officer Andrew Bonfield -- announced on Wednesday their intention to resign from Cadbury following 'Kraft Foods' decision to declare its offer for Cadbury unconditional', Cadbury said in two separate statements.

Cadbury rejects Kraft's second bid

Cadbury rejects Kraft's second bid

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

"Kraft is trying to buy Cadbury on the cheap to provide much needed growth to their unattractive low-growth conglomerate business model. "Don't let Kraft steal your company with its derisory offer," Cadbury's Chairman Roger Carr said.

US Open: What Happens When Djokovic Loses

US Open: What Happens When Djokovic Loses

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The unpredictable nature of the 2024 US Open has turned it into one of the most thrilling Grand Slam tournaments in recent memory.

The happy hunting grounds for Roger Federer

The happy hunting grounds for Roger Federer

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Roger Federer has now won all the seven finals he has contested in Cincinnati. Rediff.com takes a look at a few other events that have ensured prolific returns for the Swiss master.

'We never took any tension, we played the game as it came'

'We never took any tension, we played the game as it came'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Kapil had faith in his team and the team had faith in its captain.'

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

It was Roger Federer's fastest defeat since losing to Franco Squillari in 54 minutes in Sydney in 2003.

Tokyo Games: HURLING For GOLD

Tokyo Games: HURLING For GOLD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Dramatic scenes from Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Five-times winner Roger Federer will go into next week's U.S. Open as the world number two after beating Novak Djokovic in the final of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati at the weekend.

PHOTOS: Serena dominates in return; Murray knocked out

PHOTOS: Serena dominates in return; Murray knocked out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Former world number one Serena Williams looked sharp in her return to the hardcourts after a week-long break, soundly defeating Daria Gavrilova 6-1, 6-2 on Monday to advance to the second round of the Cincinnati Masters.

Cincinnati Open: Federer denies Djokovic history bid

Cincinnati Open: Federer denies Djokovic history bid

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Roger Federer avenged his Wimbledon final loss to Novak Djokovic by beating the top-seeded Serb 7-6(1), 6-3 on Sunday to capture his second consecutive Western & Southern Open title.

Family vacation has Federer ready for US Open charge

Family vacation has Federer ready for US Open charge

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Roger Federer won five consecutive US Open titles from 2004-2008 but has not enjoyed much success here recently.

Federer overcomes sluggish start to brush aside Struff in Basel

Federer overcomes sluggish start to brush aside Struff in Basel

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The top seed was broken in the second game of the second-round match by the big-serving German but, after going 3-1 behind, the 37-year-old hit back to win five successive games in 13 minutes and take the first set.

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Roger Federer returned from a month-long layoff with a 6-4, 6-4 second round victory over Roberto Bautista Agut on Tuesday at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

While prone to losing to modest opponents, Kyrgios often produces his best tennis when up against one of the 'Big Three' of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Nadal.

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

Here's why Federer is NOT a favourite to win the US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

This time last year, Federer was the pundits' pick to claim a third Grand Slam title of 2017 in New York, after roaring back from a season decimated by injury to win the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

US Open: Serena handed tough draw, Federer could meet Djokovic in last eight

US Open: Serena handed tough draw, Federer could meet Djokovic in last eight

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Serena, a six-times champion in New York who is seeded 17th, will start her campaign against Polish world number 60 Magda Linette and could face Venus in the third round before a possible fourth-round showdown with Romanian top seed Halep.

Murray sets up revenge chance against Federer

Murray sets up revenge chance against Federer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Roger Federer and Andy Murray advanced to the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open in contrasting fashion on Friday to set up a rematch of their Wimbledon clash.

Cincinnati Open round-up: Former champion Nadal ousted; Serena in quarters

Cincinnati Open round-up: Former champion Nadal ousted; Serena in quarters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Photos from Day 5 action at the Western & Southern Open at Cincinnati on Thursday.

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Tennis: Djokovic, Federer roll along in Cincinnati

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Defending champion Djokovic fired his 15th ace on match point to defeat Querrey but his serve had been an issue earlier in their second-round encounter.

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Can Halep's Wimbledon run end US Open nightmare?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Halep's near-flawless display at the All England Club marked a spectacular return to form after her world ranking dropped from first to seventh between mid-January and July.

Serena in heavy American quarter; Djoko, Nadal on collision course

Serena in heavy American quarter; Djoko, Nadal on collision course

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Serena Williams must navigate a heavily American quarter of the draw including sister Venus to complete a calendar sweep of the four Grand Slams, while two sensational quarter-finals loom on the men's side after Thursday's U.S. Open draw.

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January before saying he had turned down a wild card into the men's draw at the year's final Grand Slam.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

Djokovic confident as he aims to win his third slam this year

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic lost to rivals Roger Federer and Andy Murray in the finals of US Open warm-up events but the Serb insists those defeats have aided his preparations for the last grand slam of the season.

Unseeded Gabashvili stuns top seed Murray in Washington

Unseeded Gabashvili stuns top seed Murray in Washington

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Andy Murray's preparations for the US Open got off to a poor start when the Briton suffered a stunning loss.

Lip smacking Cincinnati final! Serena Williams to meet Halep

Lip smacking Cincinnati final! Serena Williams to meet Halep

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Serena Williams brushed off some serving troubles before cruising to a 6-4, 6-3 win over Elina Svitolina on Saturday and will meet Simona Halep in the Western & Southern Open final.

Don't Miss! Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Don't Miss! Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

There was also the exciting Rugby Union match that added that much more excitement to the past week. Rediff.com has that and more snapped right here. We bring you a glance of all the action from the week gone by

Cincinnati Open round-up: Wawrinka unfocussed but wins; Serena advances

Cincinnati Open round-up: Wawrinka unfocussed but wins; Serena advances

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka had to dig deep to beat Borna Coric at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday and conceded his thoughts had been far from tennis over the past few days.

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.