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Italian Open: Teen Musetti upsets Wawrinka

Italian Open: Teen Musetti upsets Wawrinka

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

In the women's draw, Angelique Kerber was knocked out in a 6-3, 6-1 defeat to Czech Katerina Siniakova while Coco Gauf won her first ever match on clay.

UBS to buy StanChart MF for Rs 650 cr

UBS to buy StanChart MF for Rs 650 cr

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Sources close to the developments said the company would announce the deal any day. Morgan Stanley is advising Standard Chartered on the deal.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Red-hot Rafael Nadal faces Delbonis, says majors tally not a focus

Sick but slick Wawrinka records 400th ATP win to move to fourth round

Sick but slick Wawrinka records 400th ATP win to move to fourth round

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Stan Wawrinka let his tennis do the talking as he brushed off the after-effects of a cold to breeze into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over Lukas Rosol on Saturday.

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic deserves a "little star" next to his name for a spectacular 2015 season that saw him win three grand slams among his 11 titles but the men's game is not simply a matter of the Serb versus the rest, Roger Federer said.

Have a StanChart a/c? Access funds from any city

Have a StanChart a/c? Access funds from any city

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

This will allow the bank's customers to access funds from virtually any city or town in the country. The NFS is India's largest domestic network with over 30,000 ATMs across the country and Standard Chartered's customers will now have wider coverage of ATMs available to them.

PIX: Rafa sets up Federer showdown in French Open semis

PIX: Rafa sets up Federer showdown in French Open semis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Nadal thrashes Nishikori; Federer downs Wawrinka

Federer to meet Wawrinka in all-Swiss final at Indian Wells

Federer to meet Wawrinka in all-Swiss final at Indian Wells

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Roger Federer continued his sizzling form on Saturday to set up an all-Swiss final against Stan Wawrinka at the BNP Paribas Open in California.

Economists cut India's growth forecasts

Economists cut India's growth forecasts

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Goldman cut India's growth estimates to 6.6 per cent from 7.2 per cent for the fiscal year ending March 2013, while BofA revised its forecast to 6.5 per cent from 6.8 per cent.

StanChart market value takes a $12.5bn hit on US order

StanChart market value takes a $12.5bn hit on US order

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The stock plummeted after the the New York state in the US on Monday night threatened to revoke its licence and charged it of $250 billion worth secret transactions with Iran.

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The fifth-seeded Ukrainian reached her second straight Grand Slam semi-final after also making the last four at Wimbledon in July.

'Medvedev win over Djokovic would be good for game'

'Medvedev win over Djokovic would be good for game'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he would not be surprised if Daniil Medvedev beat Novak Djokovic

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

With Federer certain, young Austrian Dominic Thiem is third in the ATP race to London, followed by Stan Wawrinka, Alexander Zverev, Djokovic, world number one Andy Murray, and Belgium's David Goffin.

What Cairn, Vodafone, Devas reveal about the Indian State

What Cairn, Vodafone, Devas reveal about the Indian State

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Indian State's arbitrariness may have come to be accepted with resignation within the country, but when it behaves in the same manner with external players, it gets a push-back, observes T N Ninan.

This former champ tells it straight on Day 5 at Roland Garros

This former champ tells it straight on Day 5 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Three-time Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander reflects on Day Five of the French Open for Reuters.

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Boeing Max 737 is set to fly again; DGCA to take a call soon

Boeing Max 737 is set to fly again; DGCA to take a call soon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

SpiceJet is the only Boeing 737 MAX operator in India, with 13 aircraft of the type in its fleet and a total of 205 planes on order.

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena having never lost a final in Melbourne Park.

Daniil Medvedev: The man who beat Wawrinka at Wimbledon

Daniil Medvedev: The man who beat Wawrinka at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Russian Daniil Medvedev, fresh from upsetting world number three Stan Wawrinka in the first round at Wimbledon, said he was now targeting a run to the last eight at the All England Club.

Tsitsipas says grand slam claims made too soon

Tsitsipas says grand slam claims made too soon

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'I guess I just put too much pressure on myself, aiming so high and I just have to take it step by step, not think too much about the future and be irrational'

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

That is Murray's 46th ATP title.

Will Wawrinka's aggressive tactics work against Nadal in final?

Will Wawrinka's aggressive tactics work against Nadal in final?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

The 32-year-old Swiss will try and stop Rafael Nadal becoming the first player in the professional era to win the same Grand Slam 10 times.

Wenger one of world's great managers, says Arsenal owner

Wenger one of world's great managers, says Arsenal owner

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Arsene Wenger is one of the world's greatest managers and his future at Arsenal is assured for as long as he wants to stay, the club's owner Stan Kroenke said in a rare interview on Friday.

Chang congratulated me but said it's not done yet: Nishikori

Chang congratulated me but said it's not done yet: Nishikori

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Kei Nishikori was warned by tough taskmaster coach Michael Chang not to be satisfied, after having become the first Japanese man for almost a century to reach the US Open semi-finals, and to target the title.

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train in quarantine'

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train in quarantine'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Organisers of this year's US and French Opens established bio-secure 'bubbles' for players, who were not allowed to leave their hotel rooms except to train and play.

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Australian Open on Wednesday to reach his first career Grand Slam semi-final. Swiss Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slams at Melbourne Park in 2014, broke Zverev twice early in the opening set to breeze through the opening set but the 22-year-old German came roaring back into the contest.

An ugly win is still a win, says Wawrinka

An ugly win is still a win, says Wawrinka

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Stan Wawrinka was not fully convincing in his four-set victory against Serbian Viktor Troicki but the fourth seed refused to fuss over the nature of his win after securing his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.

India's manufacturing push to affect engergy needs

India's manufacturing push to affect engergy needs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

"India reaffirmed its commitment to...boosting the share of manufacturing in its economy from around 16 per cent to 25 per cent over the next decade... But it will have widespread energy implications, the full consequence of which may not yet be fully factored into thinking," StanChart said in monthly 'Global Insight' report.

The Big Four stay the Big Four, says Wawrinka

The Big Four stay the Big Four, says Wawrinka

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Stan Wawrinka has refused to be drawn into comparisons with the 'Big Four' of tennis- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray-despite winning his third Grand Slam title at US Open.

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Former world tennis number one Andy Murray said he can finally play without worrying about his hip following career-saving surgery in January, but expects next year's Australian Open to be the biggest test of his progress.

What are Janhvi, Anushka, Shraddha up to?

What are Janhvi, Anushka, Shraddha up to?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Guess who was spotted at the airport?

Wawrinka and Zverev to meet in St. Petersburg Open final

Wawrinka and Zverev to meet in St. Petersburg Open final

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

World number three Stan Wawrinka beat Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(8) 6-2 on Saturday and will play Alexander Zverev in the St. Petersburg Open final. The Swiss top seed, playing his first tournament since beating Novak Djokovic to win the U.S. Open title, wore down the Spanish fourth seed Bautista Agut after a tight first set.

Tennis: Djokovic, Nadal advance in Rome

Tennis: Djokovic, Nadal advance in Rome

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Professional sports events in Italy have been played without fans since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said fans would be allowed to attend the closing stages of the tournament on Sunday and Monday.

Day 2 at Aus Open: Federer, Djokovic in action on day of returns

Day 2 at Aus Open: Federer, Djokovic in action on day of returns

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Six times a men's singles champion Down Under, the Serbian will be joined in making a return at MelbournePark by 2008 women's champion Maria Sharapova, who missed last year's tournament because of a doping ban.

Match against Lee-Hesh will be fun: Dancevic

Match against Lee-Hesh will be fun: Dancevic

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

Canadian tennis star Frank Dancevic, who along with Stanislas Wawrinka will face star Indian pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi at the Chennai Open, knows that their opening match is a tough one but promised a good fight against the crowd favourites on Monday.

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Bidding for a record-extending ninth Australian Open title, the world number one and double-defending champion remains the runaway favourite at his favourite Grand Slam where he once remarked that he felt touched by the "divine".

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Italy sealed a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Cup by winning both singles matches against France

'Most Indian promoters don't want to default'

'Most Indian promoters don't want to default'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

StanChart India CEO Zarin Daruwala is building a culture of 'celebrating liabilities,' the tough negotiator tells Niraj Bhatt and Anup Roy over lunch.

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

After a brief interruption when the players were locked at 5-5 in the opening set, Federer saved two set points in the tiebreak and held firm to gain the upper hand in the contest.