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World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned; England beat Poland

World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned; England beat Poland

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Germany suffered their first home defeat in a World Cup qualifier in 20 years

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Muguruza wins all-Spanish clash with Badosa at WTA Finals

Serena unlikely to equal Slam record at French Open, says coach

Serena unlikely to equal Slam record at French Open, says coach

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Serena Williams is unlikely to win a record equalling 24th Grand slam title on the claycourts of Roland Garros, although her chance will come, the American's long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou said on Friday.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The extended lockdown of tennis will help Andy Murray's return from injury but it will be "a big ask" for him to add to his three Grand Slam titles, according to former British number one Greg Rusedski. Murray underwent hip re-surfacing surgery at the start of 2019 and resumed playing doubles in June before returning to singles action in August.

Target 20: Djokovic returns to Wimbledon with eye on record

Target 20: Djokovic returns to Wimbledon with eye on record

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Nadal will not be playing at Wimbledon, having decided to rest, while eight-time champion Federer is showing signs that, at 39, the window of opportunity to win one more Slam is closing.

Tata Open: Prajnesh loses to Soon-woo

Tata Open: Prajnesh loses to Soon-woo

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

India's top ranked men's singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tata Open Maharashtra after suffering a straight-sets defeat against fourth seed Kwan Soon-woo of Korea, on Thursday. Prajnesh lost 3-6, 6-7(5-7) against the Korean at Pune's Mhalunge Balewadi Stadium.

De Minaur-Sinner showdown at Next Gen ATP Finals

De Minaur-Sinner showdown at Next Gen ATP Finals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Australian top seed Alex de Minaur moved into his second consecutive final at the Next Gen ATP Finals with a 4-2, 4-1, 0-4, 4-2 victory over Frances Tiafoe in Milan on Friday.

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic cruised past Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach a record-equalling eighth Western & Southern Open semi-final in New York where he will face Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

Champions League: Benzema stunner for Real frustrates Chelsea

Champions League: Benzema stunner for Real frustrates Chelsea

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Chelsea's inability to score a second goal proved costly as Karim Benzema's effort levelled things up

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes is set to play his last tournament on home soil as he was on Saturday handed a wild card entry in doubles for the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra, beginning in Pune from February 3. The 46-year-old Paes and his partner Australian Mathew Ebden will face the pair of Divij Sharan and New Zealand's Artem Sitak in the first round.

'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

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces to blow past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals at the Citi Open in Washington.

Nadal's grand ambitions thwarted in Australia again

Nadal's grand ambitions thwarted in Australia again

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Rafael Nadal shrugged off his derailed bid for the Grand Slam record with a pledge to keep "fighting" but the Spaniard leaves the Australian Open with familiar regrets after bowing out to a rising talent on Wednesday.

Ronaldo penalty sets up Juve win, lifts pressure off Sarri

Ronaldo penalty sets up Juve win, lifts pressure off Sarri

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Juventus, with 66 points from 27 games and chasing a ninth successive title, extended their lead to four points over Lazio, who visit Atalanta on Wednesday. Bologna are 10th.

AC Milan legend Maldini gets off to losing start in pro tennis debut

AC Milan legend Maldini gets off to losing start in pro tennis debut

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Maldini, an ace defender, who donned the Italian national team colours 126 times, made his AC Milan debut in 1985, and played his last Serie A match in May 2009.

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

PIX: Real Madrid thrash Alaves to widen lead; PSG lose

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Real Madrid dug deep in a 3-0 home win against lowly Alaves in the La Liga, but Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain their second Ligue 1 loss of the season.

PIX: Badosa, Norrie triumph at Indian Wells

PIX: Badosa, Norrie triumph at Indian Wells

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Paula Badosa survived a stiff challenge from Victoria Azarenka in the Indian Wells final, while Cameron Norrie battled back to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili.

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic after toppling Nadal

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic after toppling Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic said his win over Rafa Nadal in Friday's epic French Open semi-final was one of the top three matches he had played and he would remember it forever.

Italian Cup: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve squeeze into final

Italian Cup: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve squeeze into final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The two key moments happened within six seconds of each other early in the match played behind closed doors at the Allianz Stadium.

PIX: Federer survives huge scare; Djokovic eases through

PIX: Federer survives huge scare; Djokovic eases through

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Roger Federer faced down local battler John Millman 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(8) in a five-set thriller on Friday night to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open. Defending champion Novak Djokovic thumped Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday to stay on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park. Images from Day 5 of the 2020 Australian Open.

La Liga: Relentless Real beat Barca to take lead

La Liga: Relentless Real beat Barca to take lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Zinedine Zidane's side joined Atletico Madrid on 66 points and moved top of the table

French Open: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

French Open: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

PIX: Real Madrid punish Liverpool; Man City edge Dortmund

PIX: Real Madrid punish Liverpool; Man City edge Dortmund

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. score twice as his side punished a sloppy Liverpool to win 3-1, while Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

PIX: Djokovic survives scare to set up Tsitsipas semis

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Images from Day 11 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Wednesday.

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.

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Not so fast, Roger. Federer stopped by Australian Open security

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Roger Federer found that out this week when he was blocked access to a locker room at the Australian Open by a security guard who took his job very seriously.

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday.

La Liga: Real Madrid close on title with late Ramos goal

La Liga: Real Madrid close on title with late Ramos goal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Real, who have not won the title since 2017, lead the table on 74 points, four ahead of Barca with five games left and have a superior head-to-head record over the Catalans which would give them the trophy if both teams finished the season level on points.

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

PHOTOS: Djokovic cruises into quarters; Murray eliminated

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Top seed Novak Djokovic made quick work of Tennys Sandgren at the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday, never dropping serve en route to a 6-2, 6-4 win over the American, while big-serving Milos Raonic enjoyed a straight sets win over Andy Murray.

All roads lead to Wimbledon for Federer

All roads lead to Wimbledon for Federer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Roger Federer has made no secret that at this stage of his career, anything he does or does not do on a tennis court is done with the sole purpose of making sure he is in the best shape possible to make another title run at Wimbledon.

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid at French Open?

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid at French Open?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Novak Djokovic will be favourite to reach his 27th Grand Slam final when he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open semis on Friday but what had been a smooth path through the draw has suddenly got a little rocky.

Paes-Ebden, Raja-Ramanathan to clash in Bengaluru Open final

Paes-Ebden, Raja-Ramanathan to clash in Bengaluru Open final

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Leander Paes and Matthew Ebden continued their winning streak, beating Jonathan Erlich and Andrei Vasilevski 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 to enter the doubles final at the $1,62,000 Bengaluru Open ATP Tennis Challenger, in Bengaluru, on Friday.

Juventus host Milan as Italian season finally resumes

Juventus host Milan as Italian season finally resumes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Italian season resumes after a three-month suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday when Juventus, still chasing a possible league, cup and Champions League treble, host AC Milan in the return leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final. The match, to be played behind closed doors at the Allianz stadium, should have been played on March 4 but was postponed by the Turin city government at 24 hours' notice as the virus began to spread. The season was suspended altogether one week later.

Tsitsipas eclipses Federer to set up Thiem showdown

Tsitsipas eclipses Federer to set up Thiem showdown

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The two standout performers will meet after 21-year-old Greek debutant Tsitsipas eclipsed six-times champion Roger Federer 6-3, 6-4 and Austrian Thiem dispatched defending champion Alexander Zverev 7-5, 6-3.

ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Tsitsipas had lost all five previous matches against the Russian, but turned the tables in impressive fashion.

Who will win La Liga's three-way title race?

Who will win La Liga's three-way title race?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Real and Barca have won the title in 15 of the last 16 seasons, with Atletico breaking the duopoly in 2014.

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic