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COVID-19 forces scrapping of WTA Finals this year

COVID-19 forces scrapping of WTA Finals this year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

ATP, WTA cancel China events, including Shenzen Finals

First Look: Djokovic working on finding lost mojo with coach Agassi

First Look: Djokovic working on finding lost mojo with coach Agassi

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Djokovic had named Agassi as his new coach on Sunday, following his defeat to Alexander Zverev in the Italian Open final.

Football Extras: Kane honoured at Buckingham Palace

Football Extras: Kane honoured at Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Youth Olympics: Paddler Archana loses bronze play-off, women's hockey team lose

Youth Olympics: Paddler Archana loses bronze play-off, women's hockey team lose

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

India endured a medal-less outing at the Youth Olympics after the gold rush of the previous three days as the women's hockey team lost to Argentina and rising table tennis player Archana Kamath went down in the bronze medal match in Buenos Aires.

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

"I hope they both become ultra successful because at the end of the day, they will be humbled very quickly. If you become successful you cannot carry on like this.

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Coronavirus crisis caused mass cancellations and postponements in the last three days, March was to be a busy sports month. But as things stand now, there is no live action there for the fans once the All England Championships of badminton wind up in Birmingham.

Returning Nadal, Federer build mindset for long term

Returning Nadal, Federer build mindset for long term

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

With fire in their bellies, former Grand Slam champs Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are targetting a fresh return to the tennis courts in 2017.

It's been an amazing year for me, gushes Sania

It's been an amazing year for me, gushes Sania

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Having won two Grand Slams and become World No 1 in women's doubles this year, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza does not really want to do anything different for the next season.

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

'I almost died,' says Osaka after paddleboard mishap

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Naomi Osaka said they had been on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands when the incident happened.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Ball shining post-COVID-19: 'Why not try external substance'

Ball shining post-COVID-19: 'Why not try external substance'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

A lot of premier players and coaches now feel that the use of external substances should be allowed to shine the ball in order to maintain a balance between the bat and ball.

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

International cricket will gingerly ease out of a 117-day shutdown in Southampton next week but the scars of the COVID-19 pandemic will be clearly evident at the Ageas Bowl. An encounter between the fourth and eighth ranked teams in Test cricket is hardly a pinnacle but England's series against West Indies could offer a glimpse into a future where the game plods on under the shadow of the new coronavirus.

Why Barty is the unluckiest Grand Slam seed

Why Barty is the unluckiest Grand Slam seed

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Her next opponent is tennis great and 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.

Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Vasselin eye semi-final berth

Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Vasselin eye semi-final berth

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin will look to seal a spot in the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open

Clijsters sets sights on 2020 comeback after seven-year absence

Clijsters sets sights on 2020 comeback after seven-year absence

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The decision marks Clijsters' second return to the sport after first retiring in 2007.

Why spectators want Djokovic's opponents to win

Why spectators want Djokovic's opponents to win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'If one thing seemed clear in this week of very uneven tennis in Melbourne though, the much celebrated golden age of tennis may be over.'

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Rediff.com gives you a flashback of these events in pictures snapped right here...

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.

Aus Open: Nadal, Barty cruise into quarters

Aus Open: Nadal, Barty cruise into quarters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Monday's action at the Australian Open.

Australian Kyrgios pulls out of French Open

Australian Kyrgios pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the French Open on Friday, according to tournament officials, robbing the Grand Slam event of some guaranteed fireworks.

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Locked-down athletes face mental health challenge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Health experts warn that a prolonged isolation could take a big mental toll on people whose livelihoods and self esteem are intrinsically linked to competition. Frustration at the confinement has already spilled over on occasion, with high profile soccer players getting into hot water for breaching government orders on social distancing by hosting parties and drinking sessions.

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Monday.

Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Aussie Millman loves the support that he gets in Melbourne.

ITF to consider India appeal over Aus penalty

ITF to consider India appeal over Aus penalty

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The International Tennis Federation will consider an appeal from India seeking a heavier penalty on Australia for forfeiting last month's Davis Cup tie in Chennai due to security concerns. The ITF said on Friday it had received an appeal from the All India Tennis Association which would be discussed at a board meeting on July 15.

PHOTOS: Kohli, Yuvraj, Maxwell's day out at the Australian Open

PHOTOS: Kohli, Yuvraj, Maxwell's day out at the Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh took some time off from their busy schedule to catch the action at the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, on Thursday.

War of words: Kyrgios hits back at Tomic

War of words: Kyrgios hits back at Tomic

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Nick Kyrgios has hit back at Bernard Tomic after his compatriot accused him of feigning illness to skip Australia's Davis Cup match against the United States at the weekend.

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Brit Konta one among many 'local' exports shining under Melbourne sun

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Johanna Konta spurned the country of her birth to play tennis for Britain but the Sydney-born 24-year-old has enjoyed huge support from the MelbournePark crowds during her run to the Australian Open fourth round.

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Here are eight women to watch during the US Open which starts on Monday.

Beware! Bio-bubbles can affect mental health

Beware! Bio-bubbles can affect mental health

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Upton said sports' governing bodies are not doing enough research to address the issue.

Astrologer 'predicts' Kohli will surpass Sachin's 100 tons by 2025

Astrologer 'predicts' Kohli will surpass Sachin's 100 tons by 2025

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Narendra Bunde, a resident of Nagpur and a 'cricket astrologer' by profession, had "foretold" last year that Mahendra Singh Dhoni, now 36, would be playing in the 2019 World Cup in England, at a time when many questioned his place in the limited overs game.

Ist ODI PIX: India ride on Jadhav, Dhoni fifties to beat Aus by 6 wickets

Ist ODI PIX: India ride on Jadhav, Dhoni fifties to beat Aus by 6 wickets

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the 1st ODI played between India and Australia in Hyderabad on Saturday

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