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Alcaraz ready to adapt ahead of Wimbledon

Alcaraz ready to adapt ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Alcaraz, who reached the fourth round at Wimbledon last year before winning the US Open on the hard courts of New York, said how well he moves on grass would be key.

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Kerala Blasters FC rode on two second half goals to triumph over Bengaluru FC by 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the opening fixture of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season.

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Goalkeeper De Gea leaves Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

David De Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.

PICS: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz; meets Djokovic in US Open final

PICS: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz; meets Djokovic in US Open final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Images from the men's singles semi-finals at the US Open semi-finals, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the US Open.

Durand Cup: NorthEast enter quarters; Mohammedan miss out

Durand Cup: NorthEast enter quarters; Mohammedan miss out

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

NorthEast United FC advanced to the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup football tournament after a convincing 3-1 victory over Downtown Heroes in Guwahati on Sunday.

PIX: Manchester City win Club World Cup for 5th title of 2023

PIX: Manchester City win Club World Cup for 5th title of 2023

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

anchester City thrashed Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 to cap a remarkable year by capturing their fifth trophy of 2023

PIX! Djoko clinches 'toughest win' as he lifts third French Open trophy

PIX! Djoko clinches 'toughest win' as he lifts third French Open trophy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic said winning a record 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title at the French Open was special given that it was always the toughest one to win for him.

French Open: 'I don't want to see Nadal suffering'

French Open: 'I don't want to see Nadal suffering'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Rafael Nadal has not played since sustaining a hip injury at the Australian Open in January.

Rafael Nadal's season all but over!

Rafael Nadal's season all but over!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Following a hip surgery, Rafael Nadal's season is all but over.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks; Medvedev ends Eubanks run

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz douses Rune fireworks; Medvedev ends Eubanks run

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

It was billed as the battle of the 20-year-olds but Carlos Alcaraz pulled rank on his childhood buddy Holger Rune to enter the Wimbledon semifinals.

Alcaraz sails into quarters; Fritz ousted

Alcaraz sails into quarters; Fritz ousted

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championships.

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Carlos Sainz lapped Monza's "Temple of Speed" with a fastest time of one minute 20.294 seconds, 0.013 quicker than Max Verstappen's final flying lap.

Leclerc on pole in Austin as Verstappen has lap deleted

Leclerc on pole in Austin as Verstappen has lap deleted

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix after Red Bull's triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen had a faster lap deleted for exceeding track limits and dropped to sixth on the grid.

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Mohammedan Sporting

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) defeated local favourites Mohammedan Sporting 3-1 in the Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Rediff.com26 May 2023

As a big fan of "Ted Lasso", Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was happy to appear as himself on the show's penultimate episode.

Nadal still the man to beat at Roland Garros: Alcaraz

Nadal still the man to beat at Roland Garros: Alcaraz

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'It'll also be difficult for him, tennis requires that competitive rhythm, but Rafa is Rafa, even if he arrives without many matches, he'll surely show a spectacular level.'

'Devastating to think that in 2023 we're still seeing these things'

'Devastating to think that in 2023 we're still seeing these things'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Lewis Hamilton said Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr as 'incredibly brave' for his response to racist insults in Spain.

Wimbledon: 'He's the favourite': New blood cautious of old guard!

Wimbledon: 'He's the favourite': New blood cautious of old guard!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is the new big thing in men's tennis but says Novak Djokovic remains the favourite.

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz

F1: Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint race

F1: Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint race

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed and shortened sprint race from pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday to stretch his Formula One lead to 118 points.

23-year wait ends! Bagan stun EB; seal Durand Cup triumph

23-year wait ends! Bagan stun EB; seal Durand Cup triumph

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 to win Durand Cup title for first time after 23 years

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The Highlanders were the more organised side from the moment the referee blew his whistle and their upper hand in the game finally paid dividends in the 26th minute of the first half.

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal stretched his record of men's singles Grand Slam titles to 22

Ladies Open Golf: Diksha, Pranavi make cut in Finland

Ladies Open Golf: Diksha, Pranavi make cut in Finland

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Diksha Dagar fought back strongly in the second round to make the cut alongside compatriot Pranavi Urs at the Ladies Open.

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon

Focused Swiatek eyes third French Open title

Focused Swiatek eyes third French Open title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Swiatek will face Czech Karolina Muchova in the final.

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Roger Federer said he is "definitely" intending to return to top-level tennis in 2023, but added that he had not made any concrete plans beyond his scheduled appearances at the Laver Cup and his home tournament in Basel later this year.

Federer's retirement takes a chunk out of Nadal's life

Federer's retirement takes a chunk out of Nadal's life

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The pair faced each other 40 times over the last two decades in one of the sport's most enduring rivalries, with the Spaniard leading the head-to-head 24-16.

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Alcaraz downs Dimitrov to enter Queen's semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals at the Queen's Club Championships with a straight sets victory over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.

Spain stun Sweden; seals World Cup final spot

Spain stun Sweden; seals World Cup final spot

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Carmona fires Spain into World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2023

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay and is one of the top title contenders for the French Open.

Britain's Norrie stuns Alcaraz in Rio final

Britain's Norrie stuns Alcaraz in Rio final

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Britain's Cameron Norrie fought back from a set down to beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in the Rio Open final on Sunday.

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open

Champions League PIX: Real seal perfect group stage run

Champions League PIX: Real seal perfect group stage run

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League group matches played on Tuesday night.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

FIFA WC: Germany just wants a win, not a big score

FIFA WC: Germany just wants a win, not a big score

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"It is important to simultaneously monitor the other game because you can adapt your strategy a bit accordingly," said Mueller.

Madrid Open: Alcaraz stays on course for fourth title of 2023

Madrid Open: Alcaraz stays on course for fourth title of 2023

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for his fourth title of 2023 by powering into the semi-finals of the Madrid Open.

Alcaraz one match away from World No 1 ranking

Alcaraz one match away from World No 1 ranking

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Should Carlos Alcaraz win Queen's final against Alex de Minaur he would reclaim the world number one ranking from Novak Djokovic.