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PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

Badminton Rankings: Saina static at No 6; Prannoy slips to 27

Badminton Rankings: Saina static at No 6; Prannoy slips to 27

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Despite clinching the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold title last week, Indian shuttler H S Prannoy slipped three places to World No 27 in the latest BWF rankings released on Thursday.

Don't miss! Stunning, open air hotel rooms...

Don't miss! Stunning, open air hotel rooms...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Hotel rooms' in Switzerland take an unusual new direction.

Adani-Holcim deal: Open offers for Ambuja Cements and ACC from July 6

Adani-Holcim deal: Open offers for Ambuja Cements and ACC from July 6

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The open offers for the shareholders of Ambuja Cements and ACC will begin from July 6 and close on July 19, as per a tentative schedule published by the Adani family today. With an investment of $4 billion (Rs 31,139 crore), together these two open offers might constitute the biggest open offer in corporate Indian history. The mandatory open offer for the companies was made by a Mauritius based company owned by the Adani family after they acquired a 63 per cent stake in Ambuja and 4.5 per cent in ACC from Swiss cement major, Holcim for $6.5 billion. Ambuja owns a 50 per cent stake in ACC.

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".

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

India's flag-bearer for Paris Olympics, Achanta Sharath Kamal, on Wednesday recalled the most memorable moments from his five appearances at the Games so far.

Swiss storm into second round

Swiss storm into second round

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

Swiss govt says HSBC list from 'stolen data'

Swiss govt says HSBC list from 'stolen data'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Switzerland, long known as a place with unbreakable banking secrecy, has come under intense global pressure, including from India, to crack down on illicit fund flows.

Sindhu quells Bingjiao challenge to reach China Open semi-final

Sindhu quells Bingjiao challenge to reach China Open semi-final

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu advanced to the semi-finals of the China Open after defeating local favourite He Bingjiao in straight games at the $700,000 Super Series Premier event, in Fuzhou, China, on Friday.

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A summary of the day's tennis action at Roland Garros.

Pain-free Federer eyes return at Australian Open

Pain-free Federer eyes return at Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Roger Federer is practising pain-free after undergoing two knee surgeries this year and says he expects to return to the circuit at the Australian Open in January.

Nadal overpowers Kecmanovic to advance in Madrid Open

Nadal overpowers Kecmanovic to advance in Madrid Open

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Rafa Nadal returned from an injury layoff to beat Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1 7-6(4) on Wednesday

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

PIX: Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time.

India Open: Kashyap shocks world No 7 Zhengming; Sindhu loses

India Open: Kashyap shocks world No 7 Zhengming; Sindhu loses

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Parupalli Kashyap came up with a brilliant performance to shock world No 7 Zhengming Wang of China in the US $250,000 India Super Series badminton tournament, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Red Bull make changes to car after discussions with FIA

'Swiss trod thin line between arrogance and confidence'

'Swiss trod thin line between arrogance and confidence'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Switzerland, who needed only a draw to progress to the knockout phase for third time in the past four tournaments, found themselves under early pressure from already-eliminated Costa Rica before Blerim Dzemaili handed the Swiss the half-time lead.

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.

Federer targeting 'big' Australian Open, says Ljubicic

Federer targeting 'big' Australian Open, says Ljubicic

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The 20-time Grand Slam champion is yet to clarify his schedule for next year but has committed to playing the Australian Open.

Swiss teen Bencic stuns Serena in Rogers Cup

Swiss teen Bencic stuns Serena in Rogers Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The unseeded Bencic, who also beat former world number ones Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic in Toronto, wore a look of disbelief after the 18-year-old's forehand winner whizzed past Williams to seal the match.

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Swiss federal prosecutors are investigating soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and three other German soccer officials for fraud and money laundering in connection with the award of the 2006 World Cup to Germany.

PHOTOS: Coutinho scorcher not enough as Brazil held 1-1 by Swiss

PHOTOS: Coutinho scorcher not enough as Brazil held 1-1 by Swiss

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Philippe Coutinho scored a spectacular first-half goal for Brazil in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday, only for Steven Zuber to cancel it out after the break.

Euro 24: Can E. Coli bacteria predict match results?

Euro 24: Can E. Coli bacteria predict match results?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

When the Oracle at Delphi famously told Croesus, King of Lydia, that if he waged war on the Persians he would destroy a great kingdom, he was delighted.

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will be spread over 5,000 hectares when fully built at an estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crore.

Sindhu to miss Malaysia Grand Prix Gold

Sindhu to miss Malaysia Grand Prix Gold

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

In a bid to keep herself fit for the packed international schedule this year, Indian shuttler P V Sindhu will not be defending her women's singles title at the $120,000 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament to be held at Johor Bahru from March 25-30.

I hope to keep going: Nadal says after 14th French Open crown

I hope to keep going: Nadal says after 14th French Open crown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal arrived in Paris with his own doctor to get through the tournament despite the injury.

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is a quick guide to the eight games which get underway on Saturday.

French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance in 2020

French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance in 2020

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Roger Federer will make his only appearance on clay this season at Roland Garros, his agent said. The Swiss skipped the entire claycourt season in 2017 and 2018 and last year played only two tournaments on the surface before arriving in Paris for the French Open.

India Open: Prannoy too good for Jorgensen

India Open: Prannoy too good for Jorgensen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the quarter-finals with easy victories, but the highlight of the third day's proceedings in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton tournament was H S Prannoy's thrilling victory over Denmark's Jan Jorgensen.

Osaka fires 18 aces to reach Miami Open final

Osaka fires 18 aces to reach Miami Open final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Four-times Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired off 18 aces as the Japanese former world number beat Swiss Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach her first Miami Open final.

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Tennis: Murray added to US Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Djokovic withdraws from Western & Southern Open, to 'turn focus on US Open.'

Saina, Sindhu enter second round in Hong Kong Open

Saina, Sindhu enter second round in Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

On a comeback trail, Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to her campaign at the Hong Kong Super Series, advancing to the second round of women's singles with a hard-fought win over Thailand's Porntip Buranaprasertsuk.

Federer withdraws from French Open

Federer withdraws from French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it's important that I listen to my body and not rush back into competition.'

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Sindhu survives scare to enter quarters of China Open

Sindhu survives scare to enter quarters of China Open

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu and Ajay Jayaram advanced to the quarter-finals after registering thrilling three-game wins over their respective opponents in the second round of the China Super Series Premier, in Fuzhou, on Thursday.

Halep wins Canadian Open title; Murray edges Wawrinka

Halep wins Canadian Open title; Murray edges Wawrinka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Simona Halep ended Beatriz Haddad Maia's dream run in Toronto

Swiss Wawrinka taking solace in 'failing better'

Swiss Wawrinka taking solace in 'failing better'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

The recall of a crushing loss might not have the same attraction as the memory of an inspired victory for most top tennis players, but World No 8 Stanislas Wawrinka wears failure as a badge of honour stamped permanently on his arm.

Schnyder hits out at Swiss crowd

Schnyder hits out at Swiss crowd

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

She hit out at her home Swiss crowd for supporting opponent Flavia Pennetta.

Bellingham rescues England at the death vs Slovakia

Bellingham rescues England at the death vs Slovakia

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Jude Bellingham rescued England from crashing out of Euro 2024 against Slovakia on Sunday with a stunning 95th-minute equaliser before Harry Kane's early extra-time winner sent the sub-par pre-tournament favourites into the quarter-finals.

HSBC Swiss tax scrutiny set to overshadow $21 billion profit

HSBC Swiss tax scrutiny set to overshadow $21 billion profit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The bank is expected to report a pre-tax profit of $21 bn.