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PIX: Thiem claims US Open title after thrilling fightback

PIX: Thiem claims US Open title after thrilling fightback

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Dominic Thiem produced a remarkable fightback to beat German fifth seed Alexander Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6) to win the US Open for the first time on Sunday.

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

List of leading men's grand slam singles title winners after Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A rampaging Roger Federer delivered a stunning reminder of his class at the Australian Open on Friday with a crushing 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 win over Tomas Berdych to storm into the fourth round.

EPL: Big game weekend as City face Liverpool in crunch tie

EPL: Big game weekend as City face Liverpool in crunch tie

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Ronaldo back for Man Utd but injured Shaw faces weeks out

Ailing Federer pulls out of Montreal Masters

Ailing Federer pulls out of Montreal Masters

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Former World No 1 Roger Federer has pulled out of next week's Montreal Masters, organisers said on Friday.

Here's what went wrong for Federer at Australian Open

Here's what went wrong for Federer at Australian Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Federer rues missed chances in Tsitsipas thriller

Nocturnal Federer makes light of day shift

Nocturnal Federer makes light of day shift

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The defending champion did not require his dazzling best against 80th-ranked Hungarian Marton Fucsovics in his first match scheduled during the day session but still emerged a comfortable 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-2 winner.

BEST PHOTOS from the Australian Open

BEST PHOTOS from the Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Here are some of the best moments from the 2019 Australian Open.

Unlikely hero Coulter-Nile blasts his way to World Cup record

Unlikely hero Coulter-Nile blasts his way to World Cup record

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Nathan Coulter-Nile slammed 92 from 60 deliveries to register the highest score by a No 8 batsman in a World Cup.

Australian Open: Federer faces huge Uzbek challenge in opener

Australian Open: Federer faces huge Uzbek challenge in opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The draw for the first Grand Slam of the season was made on Thursday and the top seeds could face some early tests of their credentials when play gets underway in Melbourne on Monday.

Tata Open: Nagal loses to Troicki in first round

Tata Open: Nagal loses to Troicki in first round

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

India's Sumit Nagal put up a strong fight before going down in three sets to Serbian Vicktor Troicki in the men's singles opening round in the third edition of the Tata Open Maharashtra, in Pune, on Monday.

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Four-times champion Roger Federer took apart Mischa Zverev 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 with a clinical display of all-court tennis to reach his 13th Australian Open semi-final in 92 minutes on Tuesday.

US Open to get first new champ in six years. Will it be Thiem or Zverev?

US Open to get first new champ in six years. Will it be Thiem or Zverev?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Federer and Nadal had both opted out of this year's tournament, while Djokovic exited in the fourth round after an infamous swat of his racket sent a tennis ball into a line judge's neck.

Federer labours into quarters, Djokovic dominant

Federer labours into quarters, Djokovic dominant

Rediff.com23 Jan 2011

Defending champion Roger Federer made heavy work of reaching his 27th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Tommy Robredo at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Football: Real stunned; Bayern stay top of table

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Levante striker Roger Marti brushed off squandering a penalty to score the winning goal as his side pulled off a shock 2-1 La Liga victory at Real Madrid

Federer produces trademark 'tweener' in Doha win

Federer produces trademark 'tweener' in Doha win

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

World number two Roger Federer lit up his 2011 season opener with one of his stunning between-the-legs trademark winners en route to victory over Dutch qualifier Thomas Schoorel at the Qatar Open on Tuesday.

Wimbledon champion Halep returns to top 5

Wimbledon champion Halep returns to top 5

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Djokovic continues to lead ATP Rankings

7 tips to impress in a telephonic interview

7 tips to impress in a telephonic interview

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Listen carefully. Speak in a consistent tone.

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

After six months out of the game, Federer's fairytale return continued under the lights of Rod Laver Arena where he emphatically quashed doubts about his fitness in three hours and 24 minutes of high-octane tennis.

Here's why this Canadian will miss US open

Here's why this Canadian will miss US open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the US Open due to a persistent wrist injury but plans to return to the Tour later in the year, the Canadian said on late on Wednesday.

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The West Indies cricket team on Monday departed from Antigua for their scheduled three-test tour of England as international cricket is finally set to resume. Two planes collected players from various islands in the West Indies earlier on Monday before they all took a private charter flight for the UK, which will reach Manchester on Tuesday.

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Federer welcomed the emergence of new challengers

Federer leads Swiss to doubles gold

Federer leads Swiss to doubles gold

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Switzerland's Roger Federer won the Olympic gold medal he craved on Saturday when he and partner Stanislas Wawrinka beat Swedes Simon Aspelin and Thomas Johansson 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 in the men's doubles final.

2006 Australian Open seeds

2006 Australian Open seeds

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

List of seeded players for the 2006 Australian Open.

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Tennis Roundup: Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Roger Federer began his latest quest for a 100th ATP title with a battling 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday.

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Tennis: Cilic sets up Djokovic final; Federer in Halle final

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Unseeded Novak Djokovic was given some trouble by Jeremy Chardy in the opening set but prevailed 7-6(5), 6-4 to take his record over the Frenchman to 11-0 and 26-0 in sets.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Sharapova scrape to wins; Murray mauls Matosevic

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Sharapova scrape to wins; Murray mauls Matosevic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Photos from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Roddick downs stubborn Johansson

Roddick downs stubborn Johansson

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

The U.S. second seed, who lost in last year's Wimbledon final to Switzerland's Roger Federer, will face the defending champion again in Sunday's final.

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Aus Open draw: Federer faces unknown Bedene in opener; Djoko has it tough

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Djokovic is clubbed with Federer, Juan Martin Del Potro, David Goffin and Alexander Zverev.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

Federer and Roddick ease into semis

Federer and Roddick ease into semis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Federer overcame Robin Soderling 7-6, 6-4, and Roddick cruised to a 6-3, 6-4 win over Thomas Johansson at the Thailand Open.

Federer swats Hewitt aside

Federer swats Hewitt aside

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Tennis Roundup: Zverev completes Laver Cup win for Europe

Tennis Roundup: Zverev completes Laver Cup win for Europe

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Alexander Zverev snatched the Laver Cup for Team Europe as he beat Canada's Milos Raonic in the final rubber of a thrilling three days of action in Geneva's Palexpo Arena on Sunday.

Federer keeps title bid alive

Federer keeps title bid alive

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Nadal beats Federer to win Rome title

Nadal beats Federer to win Rome title

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The 19-year-old Spaniard also equalled Guillermo Vilas's record of 53 consecutive claycourt wins.

Federer sets up Henman showdown

Federer sets up Henman showdown

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Federer, Roddick post contrasting wins

Federer, Roddick post contrasting wins

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Wimbledon champion Federer displayed deft touch while US Open champ Andy Roddick exuded brute force at the Kooyong International.

Federer, Roddick set up dream final

Federer, Roddick set up dream final

Rediff.com1 Aug 2004

Roddick beat Nicolas Kiefer while Federer rallied to down Thomas Johansson in the semi-finals of the Toronto Masters.

Federer enters Toronto semi-final

Federer enters Toronto semi-final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Sally Hawkins, we think, will pip Frances McDormand.