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List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

List of French Open women's singles champions:

Men's singles round 1 Fixtures

Men's singles round 1 Fixtures

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Round 1 men's singles fixtures for the US Open

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Five-times winner Roger Federer will go into next week's U.S. Open as the world number two after beating Novak Djokovic in the final of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati at the weekend.

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top two teams in each group go into the last 16. In the case of teams finishing level on points, FIFA has put in place seven tie-breakers starting with goal difference and then the number of goals scored in all group matches.

Sania-Martina bag 9th title of the year! Congratulate them!

Sania-Martina bag 9th title of the year! Congratulate them!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis lifted their ninth title together this year beating the Spanish pair of Garbine Muguruza and Carla Suarez Navarro to clinch the WTA Finals women's doubles trophy, in Singapore, on Sunday.

COVID scare: England at risk from Euro 2020 euphoria

COVID scare: England at risk from Euro 2020 euphoria

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Although British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delayed the full reopening of England's economy until July 19, a week after the final, people can still gather in bars and pubs. Jubilant fans were pictured packing bars, streets and even clambering on top of a London bus in the aftermath of England's extra-time 2-1 victory over Denmark, with fan-zones highlighted by some as a particular risk for transmission.

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Lorenzo Insigne curled a quite wonderful shot beyond the reach of Belgium goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois after jinking in from the left flank.

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Get the latest updates from all the action in South Africa.

Rome Masters: Sania-Hingis in semis, Bopanna-Mergea lose

Rome Masters: Sania-Hingis in semis, Bopanna-Mergea lose

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis of Switzerland stormed into the semi-finals of the Rome Masters with a straight-set victory over Julia Goerges and Silvia Soler-Espinosa on Thursday.

Are the stars aligning for another Federer-Nadal final?

Are the stars aligning for another Federer-Nadal final?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

On the 10th anniversary of the 2008 Wimbledon men's final that is widely considered the 'greatest ever tennis match' it seems like the stars may be aligning for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to meet in another mesmerising epic.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.

Stat attack: Roger Federer v Rafa Nadal head-to-head results

Stat attack: Roger Federer v Rafa Nadal head-to-head results

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Following is a list of the previous matches between Switzerland's Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal ahead of their meeting in the title decider at the Australian Open on Sunday

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Google doodles for Jorge Luis Borges

Google doodles for Jorge Luis Borges

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Search engine giant Google celebrates the writings of the Argentine author who would have been 112 today.

Davis Cup: India to face plucky Canada in World Group Play-offs

Davis Cup: India to face plucky Canada in World Group Play-offs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

This is the first time, after three consecutive home ties, that that India will play an away tie for a place in the World Group.

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Champions League draw: Holders Real Madrid face Liverpool in group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

European champions Real Madrid will face former champions Liverpool, FC Basel and debutants Ludogorets of Bulgaria following the draw for the group stage of the Champions league on Thursday.

US Open champ Pennetta to play for Mumbai in CTL

US Open champ Pennetta to play for Mumbai in CTL

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Flavia Pennetta, Italy's newly-crowned US Open women's singles champion, will represent Mumbai Masters in this year's Champions Tennis League along with 1996 Wimbledon men's champion Richard Krajicek of the Netherlands following the players' draft, in Mumbai, on Wednesday. The second edition of the Champions Tennis League, the brainchild of former India Davis Cup captain Vijay Amritraj, will be played from November 23 to December 6, an increase of four days from last year's ten-day duration, announced Amritraj at a media conference after the players' draft.

What if England actually win the Nations League

What if England actually win the Nations League

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

If England win the Nations League this year it will be a greater achievement than reaching the 2018 World Cup semi-finals in Russia

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

We live in a wonderfully weird world and here's the proof!

Euro Roundup: Ruthless England complete perfect 10

Euro Roundup: Ruthless England complete perfect 10

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

England became only the sixth team to end a European qualifying campaign with a 100 percent record when they beat Lithuania 3-0 in their final Group E match on Monday.

Euro Preview: Romania's selection dilemma for crunch Swiss game

Euro Preview: Romania's selection dilemma for crunch Swiss game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Romania coach Anghel Iordanescu must decide whether veteran left back Razvan Rat can repel the danger of Xherdan Shaqiri in what could be the defining confrontation of his team's Euro 2016 clash with Switzerland on Wednesday.

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Nadal converted two of three break chances to claim his 19th win in 22 encounters against the Swiss.

French Open PIX: Nadal blows away Federer to reach 12th final

French Open PIX: Nadal blows away Federer to reach 12th final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's tie.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

Rediff.com24 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Roger Federer to open 20th pro season at Hopman Cup

Roger Federer to open 20th pro season at Hopman Cup

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Roger Federer will kick off his 20th season as a professional at the Hopman Cup next year, returning to the international team tournament in Perth for the first time since he teamed up with his now wife Mirka in 2002.

Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup

Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The teams that have qualified for the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa.

Nadal, Federer bulldoze into Monte Carlo last 16

Nadal, Federer bulldoze into Monte Carlo last 16

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Seventh seed Wawrinka of Switzerland set up a third-round meeting with Bulgarian ninth seed Grigor Dimitrov after seeing off Argentine Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-1.

Will Barcelona striker Messi be jailed for tax fraud charges?

Will Barcelona striker Messi be jailed for tax fraud charges?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Although the prosecutor has argued Lionel Messi should not have to answer the charges as his father oversaw his finances, a court document published on Thursday showed the judge in the case had ruled he must still appear as a defendant.

No lofty expectations for Federer on clay court return

No lofty expectations for Federer on clay court return

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Federer had skipped the clay court season the past two years since last competing in Rome in May 2016 but confirmed his participation for the tournament in Madrid earlier this year.

Why England are one of the favourites to win World Cup

Why England are one of the favourites to win World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

A second-place finish in the group stages could prove to be a blessing in disguise for England who are on the relatively easier side of the draw in the knockout stages.

Nadal cruises into first US Open final

Nadal cruises into first US Open final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Spain's Rafa Nadal charged into his first US Open final after beating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in Saturday's first semi-final at Flushing Meadows.

Maradona, Dunga back sex-before-match policy

Maradona, Dunga back sex-before-match policy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

For Diego Maradona's Argentine squad, sex is fine as long as it is not 2 am and accompanied by a bottle of bubbly.

Upsets and the World Cup have become synonymous

Upsets and the World Cup have become synonymous

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The trend has become so synonymous with the World Cup that an edition sans an upset result does lose some of its lustre.

Federer dismayed by FIFA scandal

Federer dismayed by FIFA scandal

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Switzerland's favourite sporting son Roger Federer expressed his disappointment over the corruption scandal engulfing soccer's world governing body FIFA on Friday.

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

When the Olympics was boycotted or cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Canada and Australia said they would not be sending athletes to the Tokyo Olympics if the Games went ahead as scheduled in July and August this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of previous cancellations, boycotts and changes of venues of the Summer and Winter games.

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

World number five Dominic Thiem heads into Friday's Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev knowing he will have to put their friendship aside to continue his charge towards a maiden Grand Slam title.

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The newborns opens their eyes to see the world fighting a deadly disease.

Davis Cup round-up: Serbia lead US 2-0

Davis Cup round-up: Serbia lead US 2-0

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

World number two Novak Djokovic fired Serbia to a 2-0 lead over the United States in Belgrade with a 6-2, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Sam Querrey, after compatriot Viktor Troicki's hard-fought win over John Isner, also in four sets.

List of US Open men's singles champions

List of US Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

List of US Open men's singles champions since tennis turned professional in 1968.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Who's qualified, who still can

FIFA World Cup 2018: Who's qualified, who still can

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

the countries assured of places in the 32-team field for next year's World Cup finals in Russia after Tuesday's qualifiers.