News for 'SERBIA'

Serbia win doubles to keep Argentina tie alive

Serbia win doubles to keep Argentina tie alive

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Serbia kept alive their hopes of retaining the Davis Cup when Nenad Zimonjic and Viktor Troicki beat Juan Monaco and Juan Ignacio Chela 7-6, 6-4, 6-2 in Belgrade, on Saturday to leave them trailing 2-1 going into Sunday's singles.

Serbia likely to be expelled from Euro qualifiers

Serbia likely to be expelled from Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

UEFA president Michel Platini warned Serbia on Thursday they would be thrown out of the Euro 2012 qualifiers and the country's clubs banned from European competition if their fans caused any more crowd trouble.

Davis Cup: India lose 0-4 to Serbia after Balaji goes down to Kristin

Davis Cup: India lose 0-4 to Serbia after Balaji goes down to Kristin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Since new Davis Cup reforms have been introduced, India will not have to go back to the Asia/Oceania Group immediately.

Wrestling prodigy Panghal prepares for Olympic debut

Wrestling prodigy Panghal prepares for Olympic debut

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Nineteen year old Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is buzzing with anticipation as she gears up for her first Olympic appearance

WC Preview: Brazil disappointing, but pressure on Serbia in decisive game

WC Preview: Brazil disappointing, but pressure on Serbia in decisive game

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Brazil may have been one of the big disappointments so far at the Russia World Cup, but the pressure is on their opponents Serbia in their final Group E match in Moscow on Wednesday.

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Tabilo broke the top seed four times on Centre Court while not conceding a single break point.

'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.

Ramkumar to open India's campaign against Serbia in Davis Cup

Ramkumar to open India's campaign against Serbia in Davis Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Djere is ranked higher than Ramkumar at number 86 but is yet to win a match in Davis Cup. On the other side, Ramkumar is placed 135 in the world but is far more experienced, having played six ties with a 7-5 Win-Loss record.

Davis Cup final: Serbia aim to make history

Davis Cup final: Serbia aim to make history

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Gael Monfils will get the chance to give France a flying start in this weekend's Davis Cup final against Serbia after Thursday's draw paired him against world number 49 Janko Tipsarevic in the opening singles. Serbia's world number three Novak Djokovic will take on Gilles Simon in the second singles on Friday.

'Djokovic's particpation tilts the balance in Serbia's favour'

'Djokovic's particpation tilts the balance in Serbia's favour'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

India's Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali feels that although world No 1 Novak Djokovic's participation will tilt the balance in Serbia's favour in the upcoming Davis Cup World Group play-off tie, it would be a tie worth remembering for the spectators.

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The rematch between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic was one of the most expensive get-in-final tickets in the history of the sport.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Hopman Cup: Djokovic, Ivanovic put Serbia on top

Hopman Cup: Djokovic, Ivanovic put Serbia on top

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic kick-started his 2011 campaign with a well-earned victory on Sunday as top seeds Serbia took an unbeatable 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan in their opening match at the Hopman Cup mixed team event.

Chess Olympiad: Unbeaten Indians dominate Hungary

Chess Olympiad: Unbeaten Indians dominate Hungary

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

India men dropped their first point, but carried enough steam to beat Hungary to maintain a clean slate in the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad.

Australia stun Serbia 2-1, both teams out

Australia stun Serbia 2-1, both teams out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Tim Cahill and Brett Holman scored second half goals to give Australia a 2-1 victory over Serbia Wednesday but the victory was not enough to stop the Socceroos from going out of the tournament. Serbia, who beat Germany 1-0 in their last match, lost their chances of advancing and finished bottom of Group D.

Serbia edge past Brazil to win U-20 FIFA World Cup

Serbia edge past Brazil to win U-20 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Nemanja Maksimovic scored an 118th minute goal on the counter attack to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Brazil in extra time in the under-20 World Cup final at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.

PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz move closer to golden showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz move closer to golden showdown

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics tennis action at the Roland Garros, Paris, on Wednesday.

When Putin Met Xi Jinping

When Putin Met Xi Jinping

Rediff.com16 May 2024

On May 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a two-day State visit as both countries looked to further deepen the relationship between Moscow and Beijing.

US Open: Nagal goes down to Griekspoor in Round 1

US Open: Nagal goes down to Griekspoor in Round 1

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Sumit Nagal crashed out of the US Open after suffering a straight-set defeat against Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor in the first round. The 27-year-old Indian tennis ace, competing in his fourth Grand Slam this year, was beaten 1-6, 3-6, 6-7(6-8) late in the day at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Ivanovic keeps Serbia in hunt for Fed Cup title

Ivanovic keeps Serbia in hunt for Fed Cup title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Ana Ivanovic beat Petra Kvitova 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday to keep alive Serbia's hopes of winning their debut Fed Cup title.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain show dominance, Finland, Serbia win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain show dominance, Finland, Serbia win

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Two brilliant strikes from Isco and a late goal from Alvaro Morata gave Spain a spectacular 3-0 win over Italy, their nearest challengers in Group G, to move into the driving seat for automatic qualification to the 2018 World Cup.

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Spain and England have experienced very different journeys to Sunday's Euro 2024 final. We look at their path to Berlin below.

Denmark fans reminded of passports for Euro 2024

Denmark fans reminded of passports for Euro 2024

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The temporary border controls would remain in place until July 19

Nadal slams retirement talk after losing to Djokovic at Olympics

Nadal slams retirement talk after losing to Djokovic at Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal says he will decide when to retire following the Paris Olympics after losing in straight sets to 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the second round of the singles.

Serbia to face Brazil in U-20 World Cup final

Serbia to face Brazil in U-20 World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Ivan Saponjic scored from a header in extra-time to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Mali in the under-20 World Cup on Wednesday and set up a final against Brazil, who demolished a 10-man Senegal 5-0, two of those goals coming from Marcos Guilherme.

Serbia to meet US in Hopman Cup final

Serbia to meet US in Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Top seeds Serbia shrugged off Jelena Jankovic's ongoing injury to clinch a Hopman Cup final showdown with United States.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Serbia and Canada both won marathon doubles matches on Saturday to seize control of their Davis Cup quarter-finals in North America.

Djokovic pulls out of Serbia Open defence

Djokovic pulls out of Serbia Open defence

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Serbia Open tennis following the death of his grandfather during the Monte Carlo Masters event last week.

I hope it's not my last Australian Open: Djokovic

I hope it's not my last Australian Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'So I'm not sure, I don't really have a plan (for) what's going to happen next year. I'm taking it season by season to see how far it takes me.'

Nations League update: Injured Matic withdraws from Serbia squad

Nations League update: Injured Matic withdraws from Serbia squad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 30-year-old joins Luke Shaw in the treatment room after the left back pulled out of the England squad with an injury on Monday.

Serbia's Tamara dumped out for racquet abuse

Serbia's Tamara dumped out for racquet abuse

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Unseeded Tamara Curovic of Serbia was dumped out of the US $10,000 CCI-ITF women's tournament for racquet abuse that injured a match official, in the quarter-finals of the singles event, at the Cricket Club of India courts, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Racism allegations heat up between England, Serbia; referee's report awaited

Racism allegations heat up between England, Serbia; referee's report awaited

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The Serbian Football Association (FSS) has denied allegations by England of racist abuse during an Under-21 qualifier which ended in a brawl.

Serbia upset Italy in Euro Under-21s

Serbia upset Italy in Euro Under-21s

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

England wasted an 88th minute penalty and were held goalless by the Czech Republic.

Davis Cup: 'Serbia left Ferrari in the garage'

Davis Cup: 'Serbia left Ferrari in the garage'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Serbia's decision to leave Novak Djokovic out of the doubles rubber of their Davis Cup final against Czech Republic was "like leaving a Ferrari in the garage", victorious opponent Radek Stepanek said on Sunday.

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Vantika Agrawal delivered when it mattered most as she defeated Grandmaster Irina Krush, helping India secure a 2-2 draw against United States.

Leander Paes DROPPED from Davis Cup World Group tie against Serbia

Leander Paes DROPPED from Davis Cup World Group tie against Serbia

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Veteran Leander Paes was, on Tuesday, dropped from the Indian Davis Cup squad for the World Group away tie against Serbia scheduled from September 14 to 16.

U-20 World Cup: Portugal, Serbia sail into quarters

U-20 World Cup: Portugal, Serbia sail into quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Portugal charged into the knockout rounds of the under-20 World Cup on Saturday with a 3-1 defeat of Colombia while Serbia also advanced after sending Mexico crashing out of the tournament.

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

Samota, Thapa enter final of Serbia boxing

Samota, Thapa enter final of Serbia boxing

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Paramjeet Samota (+91kg) and Youth Olympics silver medalist Shiva Thapa (56kg) entered the finals of the Winner's international boxing tournament in Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday.