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Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Djokovic beats Wawrinka just before closing time

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

That win gave us something no other victory ever would: It gave a young nation hope. It gave us the will to dream, notes Abhishek Mande Bhot.

The Unsung Hero Of India's '83 Triumph

The Unsung Hero Of India's '83 Triumph

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'The entire team actually loves my father and respects him for his management and honesty.'

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray at the Miami Open on Wednesday, sending the Briton packing in the first round with his first hardcourt win of the season.

'Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled'

'Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Obviously there is a void that will never be filled, McEnroe told reporters

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Rediff.com3 May 2023

PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130 million while club team mate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120 million to sit third.

WPL FINAL PIX: Sachin, Rohit cheer for MI at Brabourne

WPL FINAL PIX: Sachin, Rohit cheer for MI at Brabourne

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar were present at the Brabourne Stadium as Mumbai Indians women's team took on the Delhi Capitals in the WPL final.

India at the French Open: Early jolt for Bopanna; Yuki-Myneni advance

India at the French Open: Early jolt for Bopanna; Yuki-Myneni advance

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

N Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan of India, who were entered in the main draw as alternates, were defeated 6-3, 6-4 by Ilya Ivashka and Alexei Popyrin of Australia in the opening round.

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Andy Murray said he is hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport.

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Media rights for the Indian cricket team is always a prized scalp and it was Viacom18 who bagged the deal on Thursday to broadcast India's home matches for the 2023-28 cycle.

'Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

'Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic has no intention of passing the torch to the next generation just yet.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

Wimbledon: Ageless Djokovic aiming to silence next gen

Wimbledon: Ageless Djokovic aiming to silence next gen

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A seemingly invincible Novak Djokovic playing some of the best tennis of his career at 36 heads to Wimbledon seeking to tighten his stranglehold.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Djokovic said the Spaniard remains his biggest rival.

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.

Binny straight off the bat to reduce injuries and for lively pitches

Binny straight off the bat to reduce injuries and for lively pitches

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

"There needs to be more life in the wickets at home so that our teams would not have the problem of adjusting when travelling abroad, like in Australia, where there is more pace and bounce,"

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Former bowler Madan Lal added: "Heart-breaking that they decided to throw their medals. We aren't in favour of them throwing their medals because earning medals isn't easy and we urge the Government to sort out this issue as soon as possible."

'A World Cup Winner As BCCI President!'

'A World Cup Winner As BCCI President!'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'Binny is a very amiable guy, he has got a mind of his own. He might not be a flippant type, but when he opens his mouth, I'm sure that he will be heard, especially on cricketing matters.'

Punjab minister slams BCCI: Why exclude Mohali from WC?

Punjab minister slams BCCI: Why exclude Mohali from WC?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

What is criteria of excluding Mohali from list of World Cup venues? Punjab sports minister writes to Binny and Shah

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Federer and Nadal

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

French Open: Djoko eyes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com25 May 2023

With Rafael Nadal out with injury, can Novak Djokovic go past the Spaniard and pick up a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

'Alcaraz will have to kick Djokovic off his throne'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The 20-year-old Spaniard will attempt to end Djokovic's 34-match winning run on the Wimbledon grass.

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The ICC from the next cycle will award the same prize money to men's and women's champions and runners-up teams at its global events.

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

BCCI could lose as much as Rs 955 crore if the government sticks to its decision to levy 21.84 percent tax surcharge on ICC's broadcast revenue from the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Federer Evoked Wonder And Emotion Like No Other

Federer Evoked Wonder And Emotion Like No Other

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Federer may have set the benchmark on how to do tennis retirements. He didn't go out in a blaze of lonely glory but in the warmth of friendships formed over the years, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'There is so much excitement brewing about Wednesday's Alcaraz and Rune quarter-finals showdown -- it could well be a juicy foretaste of things to come.'

Whose Mind Does DK Wants to Get Into?

Whose Mind Does DK Wants to Get Into?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'If I am given the ability to read minds, then definitely get into the mind of M S Dhoni.'

All aboard the Federer Express!

All aboard the Federer Express!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The interiors of the tram show pictures of Roger Federer's Grand Slam victories and his last victory at the Swiss Indoors Basel. Also exciting facts about Federer are detailed on the inside of the tram.

PIX: All-round Harshal stars in India's T20 warm-up win

PIX: All-round Harshal stars in India's T20 warm-up win

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

India will enter the upcoming limited overs series against England on a positive note, having beaten Northamptonshire by 10 runs after an impressive display by the bowlers in their second warm-up T20 match in Northampton on Sunday.

'Senseless noise': Govt on Cong's swipe at Modi's photo gifted to him at India-Aus match

'Senseless noise': Govt on Cong's swipe at Modi's photo gifted to him at India-Aus match

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'Narendra Modi's friend's son presenting Narendra Modi's photo to Narendra Modi at the Narendra Modi Stadium'

BCCI serves conflict-of-interest notice to board chief Binny

BCCI serves conflict-of-interest notice to board chief Binny

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

World Cup winner Binny had become the 36th BCCI president in October, replacing former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

'Hi King Kohli, come and play Asia Cup'

'Hi King Kohli, come and play Asia Cup'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

During the Multan Test between Pakistan and England, which ended with an unlikely English win on Monday evening, banners inviting Virat Kohli to the country has gone viral on social media.

Mystery object washed ashore in Australia fell off Indian rocket?

Mystery object washed ashore in Australia fell off Indian rocket?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

A dome-shaped mysterious object has washed up on a remote Australian beach, amid speculation that it could be from a 20-year-old Indian rocket that was used for launching a satellite.

PIX: Tiafoe seals first Laver Cup title for Team World

PIX: Tiafoe seals first Laver Cup title for Team World

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Frances Tiafoe sealed Team World's first victory over Team Europe in the Laver Cup as he saved four match points on the way to beating Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.

Sevilla beat Roma to win seventh Europa League crown

Sevilla beat Roma to win seventh Europa League crown

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Sevilla maintained their incredible record in the competition after an otherwise difficult season.

Djokovic dominates Sinner; storms into 35th Grand Slam Final

Djokovic dominates Sinner; storms into 35th Grand Slam Final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic subdued Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, easing into a record 35th Grand Slam final.

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic continues his hunt for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and eighth overall to equal Roger Federer's record haul when the Serbian meets Jannik Sinner.

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace.'

PICS: Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup

PICS: Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to thrash Frances Tiafoe in his first match since winning Wimbledon in July to edge Team Europe ahead in the Laver Cup on Saturday.