News for 'SERBIA'

Djokovic family claim Novak kept in captivity in Australia

Djokovic family claim Novak kept in captivity in Australia

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'This has nothing to do with sports, this is a political agenda. Novak is the best player and the best athlete in the world, but several hundred million people from the West can't stomach that.'

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Djokovic raced into a 3-0 lead before his opponent found his rhythm to set up three break points at 4-2.

Alcaraz wins on Hopman Cup debut but Spain fall to Belgium

Alcaraz wins on Hopman Cup debut but Spain fall to Belgium

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to action following his Wimbledon triumph with a battling 4-6, 6-4 (10-8) win over David Goffin in their Hopman Cup clash on Friday but could not prevent Spain from losing 2-1 to Belgium.

FIFA WC: Will Paqueta be missing in Brazil's lineup?

FIFA WC: Will Paqueta be missing in Brazil's lineup?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"I have already made my decision but will not disclose until game time," Tite said.

Priya second Indian woman to win U-20 wrestling World title

Priya second Indian woman to win U-20 wrestling World title

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Unprecedented success followed India at the junior wrestling World Championships on Thursday with three grapplers, including fast-rising Antim Panghal, storming into the gold medal bouts while Harshita will fight for bronze.

WC PIX: Embolo fires Switzerland to narrow win over Cameroon

WC PIX: Embolo fires Switzerland to narrow win over Cameroon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group G match between Switzerland and Cameroon on Thursday.

Ronaldo armband sold for over $75,000 to help toddler surgery

Ronaldo armband sold for over $75,000 to help toddler surgery

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Serbia's Mozzart said in a statement on Friday that it paid 7.5 million dinars ($75,150) for the armband picked up by a fireman at Red Star's Rajko Mitic stadium.

Wrestling trials: Aman Sehrawat dominates; Deepak skips

Wrestling trials: Aman Sehrawat dominates; Deepak skips

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Olympian Deepak Punia skipped the national trials, in Patiala on Saturday.

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

At the age of 36, Novak Djokovic is the fourth oldest Grand Slam champion of the Open era.

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi pipped Rinat Zumabayev of Kazakhstan in the fifth round to share the top spot.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

Swiss coach lauds team's 'mature performance'

Swiss coach lauds team's 'mature performance'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Switzerland goal came after Cameroon had dominated the first half, missing several good chances to take the lead.

'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.

Djokovic skips ATP Cup, adds to Australian Open uncertainty

Djokovic skips ATP Cup, adds to Australian Open uncertainty

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Serbia team for the ATP Cup in Sydney, event organisers said on Wednesday, raising further doubts over whether the world number one will defend his Australian Open title next month.

Tough day for India as Yuki-Myneni, Bopanna-Dabrowski crash out

Tough day for India as Yuki-Myneni, Bopanna-Dabrowski crash out

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Indian doubles pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni put up a valiant fight before going down to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain and Adrian Mannarino of France in a three-setter.

Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Djokovic beats Wawrinka just before closing time

Will Djokovic be deported from Australia?

Will Djokovic be deported from Australia?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Serbia's parliamentary speaker, Ivica Dacic, said on Monday he is concerned tennis star Novak Djokovic could still be deported from Australia despite winning his court case over his visa and vaccination exemption.

Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors

Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The IOA appointed ad-hoc committee has decided to conduct the Asian Games wrestling trials behind closed doors after parents of some of the wrestlers got into a heated argument with panel members at the IG Stadium on Friday.

Russian Kasatkina 'bitter' after being booed at French Open

Russian Kasatkina 'bitter' after being booed at French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the French Open with a bitter taste in her mouth after being booed off by the crowd.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Will IOC take disciplinary action against Djokovic?

Will IOC take disciplinary action against Djokovic?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Novak Djokovic, chasing a record 23rd Grand Slam title, has said he was not holding back and would do it again. He is set to play his second-round match later on Wednesday against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics.

Euro: Austria's Arnautovic gets one-match ban for goal celebration

Euro: Austria's Arnautovic gets one-match ban for goal celebration

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans

Here Comes The Sun, Natasa!

Here Comes The Sun, Natasa!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

We see you, Natasa.

Jabeur calls out ticket resellers for women's night match

Jabeur calls out ticket resellers for women's night match

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Jabeur upset with fans reselling tickets due to women's match in night session

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Nations League: Portugal hold Spain; Haaland fires Norway to win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday.

Flawless Djokovic crushes Norrie to reach Rome quarter-finals

Flawless Djokovic crushes Norrie to reach Rome quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'I'm just glad to overcome today's challenge in straight sets and move on.'

Which country has most FIFA World Cup finals?

Which country has most FIFA World Cup finals?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Brazil increased their lead at the top and Spain dropped below Italy.

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.

World Cup Fever Grips Brazil

World Cup Fever Grips Brazil

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Football has an unbelievably crazy fan following in Brazil, who are the only country to appear in every World Cup and the only nation to win the tournament five times.

PIX: Alcaraz loses in first match as world No.1

PIX: Alcaraz loses in first match as world No.1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed to defeat on his debut as world number one, losing to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in their Davis Cup Finals group-stage clash on Friday.

'Brazil are not the favourites to win FIFA WC'

'Brazil are not the favourites to win FIFA WC'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Rodrygo said arch-rivals Argentina could pose a threat after their continental success.

Berrettini powers into Queen's final, will face Krajinovic

Berrettini powers into Queen's final, will face Krajinovic

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Italy's Matteo Berrettini reached his fourth consecutive grasscourt final as he overpowered unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp at the Queen's Club Championship on Saturday.

Wrestling World Championship trial dates after August 1

Wrestling World Championship trial dates after August 1

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The ad-hoc committee member added that the wrestlers' demand to hold the Worlds trials on or after August 20, as they need time to recover from the Asian Games trials, was "not feasible".

Wrestlers request more time to prepare for World Ch'ship trials

Wrestlers request more time to prepare for World Ch'ship trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The World Championship trials are expected to be held by August 10, giving the wrestlers, who competed in Asian Games selection competition, just about 17 days to be ready for another gruelling contest.

Djokovic to skip 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Djokovic to skip 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Djokovic has declined to disclose whether he is vaccinated, citing privacy.

Djokovic still coy about playing in Australian Open

Djokovic still coy about playing in Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic is still uncertain whether he will take part in the 2022 Australian Open but will soon make a decision, the World No 1 said after Serbia's 2-1 defeat by Croatia in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Friday.

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Images from the French Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

I had to find strength where there wasn't any: Neymar

I had to find strength where there wasn't any: Neymar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil striker Neymar said he had feared the World Cup might be over for him after hobbling off in his first match in Qatar with a heavily swollen ankle.

Messi's footprints will join those of the greats

Messi's footprints will join those of the greats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The historic Maracana stadium has hosted two World Cup finals, in 1950 and 2014, and saw Messi and his squad become 2021 Copa America champions by beating Brazil 1-0.