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Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

There could be no place more appropriate for Djokovic to finally break free of his tie with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles than in her own backyard at Melbourne Park, where he has won the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup 10 times.

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Roger Federer's fantastic photo shoot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Roger Federer said on Monday, dismissing concerns that players might treat the event, which launches in September, as an exhibition.

Djokovic storms into his 50th Grand Slam semi-final after epic battle

Djokovic storms into his 50th Grand Slam semi-final after epic battle

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'It's one of the most epic matches I have played on this court, on any court really.'

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

With Jay Shah taking over as International Cricket Council's youngest chairman on December 1, the role of secretary in the mighty BCCI lies vacant and as officials wonder who the replacement might be, they have time to figure out the next course of action.

SRK Teases Dhoni About Retirement

SRK Teases Dhoni About Retirement

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'I'm a different kind of legendary. Me and Dhoni are the same kind of legends. We keep saying no, but end up playing 10 more IPLs.'

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta.

Australia's Chris Rogers faces more tests

Australia's Chris Rogers faces more tests

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Australia remain 'hopeful' that opening batsman Chris Rogers will feature in next week's third Test at Edgbaston despite requiring further specialist treatment.

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.

Mumbai are Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy champions!

Mumbai are Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy champions!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

This was Mumbai's second SMAT title after winning it for the first time in 2022, while MP's wait for a maiden trophy prolonged to another season.

NZ Post-mortem: BCCI's 6-hour review meeting with Gambhir, Rohit, Agarkar

NZ Post-mortem: BCCI's 6-hour review meeting with Gambhir, Rohit, Agarkar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Preparation of a turning pitch for the Mumbai Test, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir's coaching style were discussed threadbare.

'Pakistan Cricket Board should learn from BCCI'

'Pakistan Cricket Board should learn from BCCI'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

ormer Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal said the Pakistan Cricket Board 'should learn' from BCCI on how run to game of cricket.

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Dubbed the 'King of Clay' for his jaw-dropping 112-4 win-loss record at the Paris major, Rafael Nadal's last Roland Garros triumph came in 2022.

'People ask me what else is there to win?': Novak Djokovic

'People ask me what else is there to win?': Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic aims to win a record 25th Grand Slam and become the first US Open champion to successfully defend his title since Swiss great Roger Federer in 2008.

Australian Rogers retires after dizzy spell

Australian Rogers retires after dizzy spell

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Australia opener Chris Rogers was forced to retire on 49 not out after apparently suffering from dizziness on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's on Sunday.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Roger Federer and Me, by Sachin Tendulkar

Roger Federer and Me, by Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Sachin: 'When Roger plays cricket, he likes to play as me'

Why is Bopanna skipping the Rogers Cup?

Why is Bopanna skipping the Rogers Cup?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Rohan Bopanna, recuperating from a shoulder injury, will skip the ATP Rogers Cup beginning in Toronto, on Monday, and will reach Palembang on August 14 to get acclimatised to the conditions ahead of the Asian Games.

Djokovic's 100th title dream shattered: Sinner claims Shanghai Masters

Djokovic's 100th title dream shattered: Sinner claims Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Novak Djokovic's bid to add a 100th singles title to his trophy cabinet on Sunday was dashed after he was beaten 7-6(4), 6-3 by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday.

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir has already been asked a few tough questions after the 0-3 defeat at home to New Zealand and if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is also lost, it can all go downhill for the former opener.

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final on Sunday to win his 18th Grand Slam singles title.

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Nobel Assembly on Tuesday said in a tweet, 'The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics with one half to Roger Penrose and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.'

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Leandro Trossard transformed the mood at Arsenal with the winning goal as they recovered from an early setback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home.

Historic! Haryana's Kamboj picks all 10 wickets in an innings!

Historic! Haryana's Kamboj picks all 10 wickets in an innings!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj is only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Legendary Andre Agassi said Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but cautioned the tennis world against expecting the Spaniard to repeat the incredible feats of the 'Fab Three.'

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Federer was joined by his wife Mirka, who herself made a pretty picture in a black collared gown.

'Just felt out of gas': Djokovic on US Open exit

'Just felt out of gas': Djokovic on US Open exit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic said the pursuit of Olympic gold left him without much in the tank for his US Open title defence.

The role Roger Moore most cherished

The role Roger Moore most cherished

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

He played James Bond seven times. But the role Roger Moore most cherished was a different one.

PIX: 'Cheering for Team India to go back with T20 WC!'

PIX: 'Cheering for Team India to go back with T20 WC!'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, India's Consul General in New York, hosted the country's cricket team that is in the United States for the ongoing T20 World Cup, on Tuesday.

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

In Numbers: Roger Federer's Grand Slam records

In Numbers: Roger Federer's Grand Slam records

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Here is a breakdown of Roger Federer's Grand Slam numbers.

Will Alcaraz deny Djokovic a record 25th Slam trophy?

Will Alcaraz deny Djokovic a record 25th Slam trophy?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 on Friday and reach a 10th Wimbledon final on Friday.

Chris Rogers contemplated retirement post helmet scare

Chris Rogers contemplated retirement post helmet scare

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Chris Rogers contemplated retiring the day he was smashed in the back of the helmet while fielding at short leg at the Gabba last month

'You will remain in our hearts forever, Sir Roger Moore'

'You will remain in our hearts forever, Sir Roger Moore'

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Celebrities across the globe pay tribute to the legend.

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Djokovic looked in fine nick in Shanghai, playing with consistency throughout the tournament to reach his fifth final at the ATP Masters 1000 event

'Tricky situation': Federer on Sinner doping case

'Tricky situation': Federer on Sinner doping case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer said on Tuesday that anti-doping authorities have questions to answer about a perceived double standard applied to world number one Jannik Sinner after he dodged a suspension despite two positive tests earlier this year.

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Moises Caicedo's blistering second-half strike cancelled out a Bruno Fernandes penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

Australia's Chris Rogers recovering after dizzy spell

Australia's Chris Rogers recovering after dizzy spell

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Australia opening batsman Chris Rogers is getting better after being forced to retire during the second innings of the Lord's Ashes Test on Sunday.