News for 'Roger'

'Something that brings goosebumps even after so many years'

'Something that brings goosebumps even after so many years'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'The joy of winning the World Cup cannot be compared with any amount of money!'

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe tennis needs a fresh generation of champions.

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.

BCCI chief Binny distances himself from statement backing wrestlers

BCCI chief Binny distances himself from statement backing wrestlers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'I believe that the competent authorities are working on to resolve the issue.'

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Blockbuster clashes await as Wimbledon draw is out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Swiatek is positioned to face American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

World Athletics PIX: Watson wins a thriller to claim 400m gold!

World Athletics PIX: Watson wins a thriller to claim 400m gold!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Antonio Watson won a thrilling World Championship 400 metres gold on Thursday.

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dravid's first assignment in his second stint will be the tour of South Africa from December 10, which will have three ODIs and T20Is each and two Tests. The red-ball leg will start from December 26.

'It will be a huge honour to share the court with Roger Federer'

'It will be a huge honour to share the court with Roger Federer'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Sania Mirza's dream of playing alongside Roger Federer will be realised when the two team up for the mixed doubles in the third leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) beginning on Saturday.

TIMELINE: Federer's rise to greatness

TIMELINE: Federer's rise to greatness

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Following is a timeline charting the 20-times Grand Slam champion's journey to the top of the game:

'We all hope for a fairytale ending'

'We all hope for a fairytale ending'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

'Here's how mine went: Lost my last singles, Lost my last doubles, Lost my last team event, Lost my voice during the week, Lost my job'.

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

For all their celebrated Grand Slam past, Nadal and Federer have never clashed in a US Open final.

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Djokovic will next face Sinner in what will be his 46th Grand Slam semi-final, equalling the record of eight-time champion Roger Federer.

Djokovic makes history with Paris Masters Title

Djokovic makes history with Paris Masters Title

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Djokovic's sixth trophy this season helped him to extend his lead over the second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz in the race to the year-end number one spot

Rogers Cup: Murray, Nadal advance; but other seeds tumble

Rogers Cup: Murray, Nadal advance; but other seeds tumble

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal were winners but six seeds were beaten in a day of upsets in the second round at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Thursday.

'I hope to make it to India soon,' Federer tells Kohli

'I hope to make it to India soon,' Federer tells Kohli

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'It was very evident when we watched you play and the aura you brought on court is unmatchable.' 'And for me, you're always going to be the greatest of all time.'

Bopanna-Ebden lose in Madrid Open final

Bopanna-Ebden lose in Madrid Open final

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden lost to Russian pair of Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov.

Jim Rogers: If Mr Modi can't reform India, who can?

Jim Rogers: If Mr Modi can't reform India, who can?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Maybe, India will never be reformed and maybe India will continue to have a quagmire for the rest of history.'

Dada Back At Delhi Capitals!

Dada Back At Delhi Capitals!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'Time for all you fans to welcome back Dada who rejoins the DC camp after 4 years, as our Director of Cricket.'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'That's the beauty of Mumbai cricket. Nobody interferes with the running of the cricket, only the cricketers are allowed to run the cricket.'

Wimbledon: Another day, another milestone for Djoko!

Wimbledon: Another day, another milestone for Djoko!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam victory number 350.

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Roger Binny was elected unopposed at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai alongside Jay Amit Shah, who was re-elected secretary for a second successive term.

PIX: Manchester United fight back to win; Spurs out

PIX: Manchester United fight back to win; Spurs out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Manchester United fought back to overpower West Ham United 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

'Big Three will be missed but game will continue to thrive'

'Big Three will be missed but game will continue to thrive'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The trio have dominated men's tennis over the last 20 years and played a major role in shaping the direction of the sport

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M Nixon's national security adviser, feigned illness on a visit to Pakistan in July 1971 and made a secret trip to Peking, as Beijing was then called, to begin the process of a rapprochement between America and China. It was a debt that Chinese leaders have never forgotten.

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup; Pliskova breaks into top-10

Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup; Pliskova breaks into top-10

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Maria Sharapova's US Open preparations took a major blow with the Russian World No 2 forced to withdraw from next week's WTA event in Toronto.

PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Hurkacz, Swiatek win as Poland march into United Cup final

Look, Who's On A Comeback Trail

Look, Who's On A Comeback Trail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'Rehab is rockinggggggg,' says Roger Federer.

SEE: 43 Grand Slam titles present at the Met Gala!

SEE: 43 Grand Slam titles present at the Met Gala!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Federer, who looked dapper and a sure shot contender to play the next James Bond, caught up with fellow tennis legend, Williams -- in all her pregnant glory!

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Sitting courtside, Rafael Nadal cried as his great rival, Roger Federer, bid an emotional farewell to tennis at the Laver Cup on Friday, later saying an important part of him was also leaving the men's Tour with the retirement of the Swiss.

US Open defence and Djokovic rivalry await Alcaraz

US Open defence and Djokovic rivalry await Alcaraz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The bull-like Alcaraz, playing only his second Grand Slam final compared to Djokovic's record 35, put on a show

Croatia down Switzerland to win Hopman Cup

Croatia down Switzerland to win Hopman Cup

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Croatia became the first team to win the mixed-gender team competition following the tournament's return to the tennis calendar after a four-year absence.

PIX: Tendulkar felicitates the World Champions!

PIX: Tendulkar felicitates the World Champions!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday felicitated the India Under-19 women's cricket team, who won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa.

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, announced last week that a persistent knee injury meant he was ending his 24-year career.

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Following a serious injury lay-off, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will assess his fitness at club side Fitzroy-Doncaster's fixture this weekend.

Sangeeta wins bronze at Hungary Ranking Series event

Sangeeta wins bronze at Hungary Ranking Series event

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Sangeeta Phogat, one of the six wrestlers who protested against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar, on Saturday won a bronze medal in the non-Olympic 59kg category.

Asiad medal winners the GOAT for the country: Modi

Asiad medal winners the GOAT for the country: Modi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured all possible help to Indian athletes in their endeavour to achieve greater heights and expressed confidence that the country will better its Hangzhou performance in the next edition of the Asian Games.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.