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Wimbledon: Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Wimbledon: Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios after recovering from a torrid start to overwhelm Britain's Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday.

Hardik and Natasa's 'Happiness In Life' pix

Hardik and Natasa's 'Happiness In Life' pix

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Hardik Pandya has surprised fans this year with his displays of love and romance.

India loses hosting rights of 2021 men's World Boxing

India loses hosting rights of 2021 men's World Boxing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

India lost the hosting rights of the 2021 men's World Boxing Championship to Serbia after the national federation failed to pay the host fee, prompting the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to terminate the agreement signed in 2017. The elite competition, which would have happened for the first time in the country, will now be held in the Serbian city of Belgrade.

Djokovic made to work for win in first match since U.S. Open final loss

Djokovic made to work for win in first match since U.S. Open final loss

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic had to work hard for a three-set victory over Hungarian Marton Fucsovics at the Paris Masters on Tuesday in his first match since losing the U.S. Open final in September.

Nadal says Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control

Nadal says Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Rafael Nadal will be aiming to win a record-extending 13th French Open when the re-scheduled claycourt event starts at the end of September.

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Grieving Tsitsipas pulls out of Wimbledon warm-up in Halle

Grieving Tsitsipas pulls out of Wimbledon warm-up in Halle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Tsitsipas pulled out of the Wimbledon warm-up event in Halle, Germany, because of personal reasons

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Rediff.com27 May 2022

At a ceremony in London on Thursday, the New Delhi-based writer said she was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' as she accepted her prize, worth GBP 50,000 and shared with the book's English translator, Daisy Rockwell.

Djokovic still on course to make history, says Armenulic

Djokovic still on course to make history, says Armenulic

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic will swiftly overcome the disappointment of failing to win a calendar Grand Slam and a record-breaking 21st major at the U.S. Open, former Yugoslavia Davis Cup coach Radmilo Armenulic said.

Why Djokovic may skip Australian Open

Why Djokovic may skip Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and said he is unsure if he would defend his title at next year's Australian Open.

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5, 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere on Thursday while fourth seed Casper Ruud was knocked out in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov.

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Homeland favorite Ashleigh Barty and Serbia's Novak Djokovic are the top seeds for the upcoming Australian Open.

ATP roundup: Krajinovic topples Tsitsipas in Hamburg

ATP roundup: Krajinovic topples Tsitsipas in Hamburg

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

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Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home: Australian PM

Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home: Australian PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Djokovic announced on Tuesday he received an exemption to play in the Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne and said he was heading to Australia.

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter second round

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter second round

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Experienced Indian Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalo advanced to the second round of the US Open men's doubles event after a straight-set win in New York.

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The 6-foot-5 frame of Matteo Berrettini will be standing in the way of Novak Djokovic's relentless pursuit of hoarding as many tennis milestones as possible when the two meet in a Wimbledon final where both men will be eyeing the record books.

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Djokovic first played Monfils at the US Open in 2005 but Tuesday's match was only their second encounter on clay and he needed only one break point to clinch the first set.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

Natasa Stankovic, Hardik Pandya's fiancee loves India

Natasa Stankovic, Hardik Pandya's fiancee loves India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Everything you need to know about Instagram sensation Natasa Stankovic.

Whose baby is it, Sakshi?

Whose baby is it, Sakshi?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Sakshi Dhoni posted an adorable picture of her five-year-old daughter Ziva holding a baby in her lap.

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Copil win, Sharan exits

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Copil win, Sharan exits

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Bopanna-Copil registered a 6-4, 6-4 win over Bengamin Bonzi and Antoine Hoang

Europa League: Barca, West Ham in quarter-finals

Europa League: Barca, West Ham in quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Rangers joined Barca in the last eight despite losing 2-1 at Red Star Belgrade, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

WTA chief promises 'strong reactions' to ban on Russian, Belarusian players

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

No medal for Djokovic for third straight Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The world number one had arrived in Tokyo aiming to become the first man to win all four majors and an Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. But that quest came to an end after he was beaten by fifth-ranked German Alexander Zverev in Friday's semi-final.

Medvedev channels 'inner Novak' to win five-set thriller

Medvedev channels 'inner Novak' to win five-set thriller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Ninth seed Auger-Aliassime, 21, was the dominant player in the first set and despite a wobble when serving at 6-5 he won a tiebreak courtesy of some Medvedev double-faults the Russian later blamed on the sweaty conditions.

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Bopanna and Shapovalov will take on Dutch-Romanian combination of Jeal-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau in the quarterfinals.

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

EPL PIX: Kane punishes Everton; Leicester held at Palace

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

With the away goals rule no longer in place this season, PSV missed a string of chances to force extra time with Eran Zahavi hitting the crossbar from three metres with the goal at his mercy in the 62nd minute.

'Happiness is on the way' for Hardik and Natasa

'Happiness is on the way' for Hardik and Natasa

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Glowing Natasa Stankovic flashes a diamond ring and her baby bump.

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

Kyrgios retracts on support for unvaccinated players

Kyrgios retracts on support for unvaccinated players

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Australian government officials have said unvaccinated players will be barred from the tournament in January, casting doubt on whether men's world number one and reigning champion Novak Djokovic will defend his title.

Natasa and Agastya are missing Hardik

Natasa and Agastya are missing Hardik

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Natasa said Agastya and she are missing dad Hardik Pandya, who is currently in UAE for IPL 2020.

Medvedev leads Russia to third Davis Cup crown

Medvedev leads Russia to third Davis Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Russia took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid on Sunday to secure their third title and first in 15 years, as Daniil Medvedev outlasted Croatian Marin Cilic 7-6(7), 6-2.

Hardik-Natasa to become parents

Hardik-Natasa to become parents

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The couple got engaged on New Year's Eve in Dubai.

'Class act': Rafael Nadal lauds Novak Djokovic for contributing to relief fund

'Class act': Rafael Nadal lauds Novak Djokovic for contributing to relief fund

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Serbian tennis star Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic had announced that they will donate a million euros to help the people of Serbia combat the coronavirus. Nadal has expressed gratitude to Djokovic for contributing to his fund to aid the fight against the coronavirus.

Djokovic hopes to recover in time for next match

Djokovic hopes to recover in time for next match

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Djokovic struggled with both his serve and backhand during a 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-1 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero and later said his left shoulder had been bothering him for weeks with the pain getting worse during the match.

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

Zverev sets up semi-final clash with Djokovic, Medvedev beats Sinner

Zverev sets up semi-final clash with Djokovic, Medvedev beats Sinner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Alexander Zverev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals where he will face world number one Novak Djokovic after a 6-2, 6-4 win over Hubert Hurkacz in Turin on Thursday.