News for 'The Roger'

I won't become a tennis ghost, says Federer

I won't become a tennis ghost, says Federer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but the Swiss maestro has assured his millions of fans that he will not become a tennis ghost.

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three'

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Grand Slam titles won by the men's 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

FIFA World Cup: Firmino left out of Brazil squad, Alves in

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The squad and Tite will gather on Nov. 14 at Juventus' training facilities in Turin, where Brazil will hold a five-day training camp before flying to Doha on Nov. 19.

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Roger Federer said he is "definitely" intending to return to top-level tennis in 2023, but added that he had not made any concrete plans beyond his scheduled appearances at the Laver Cup and his home tournament in Basel later this year.

Kamlesh Patel to step down as Yorkshire chairman

Kamlesh Patel to step down as Yorkshire chairman

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Kamlesh Patel was tasked with navigating Yorkshire County Cricket Club through a racism scandal involving British Asian cricketer Azeem Rafiq.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

IPL 2023: Ganguly set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

IPL 2023: Ganguly set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals during IPL 2023 starting in April, sources said.

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included.

Argentine Fernandez is Premier League's most expensive player

Argentine Fernandez is Premier League's most expensive player

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

English Premier League side Chelsea completed the signing of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British record 106.8 million pounds ($131.46 million).

Hardik likely to lead India in Sri Lanka T20 series

Hardik likely to lead India in Sri Lanka T20 series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to lead India in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to start in Mumbai on January 3.

Federer reveals his 'toughest rival' on court...

Federer reveals his 'toughest rival' on court...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Swiss great Roger Federer insists he will end his career this week with no regrets even though his record of 20 Grand Slam titles was overhauled by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

'Oh my god, you still have this!'

'Oh my god, you still have this!'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'His expression was like a million dollars!'

Pentagon: Investing in defence ties with India to...

Pentagon: Investing in defence ties with India to...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The US is making investments in defence ties with India to uphold a favourable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, a top Pentagon official told lawmakers Thursday indicating that strengthening ties with New Delhi is one of the key factors to address the pacing challenge from China.

Aus Open: Sania, Bopanna crash out in men's and women's doubles

Aus Open: Sania, Bopanna crash out in men's and women's doubles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Sania Mirza along with her Ukrainian partner Nadiia Kichenok suffered an opening-round loss in the women's doubles event

PIX: Alcaraz, Rybakina on course for 'Sunshine Double'

PIX: Alcaraz, Rybakina on course for 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Indian Wells champions Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina stayed on course to complete the 'Sunshine Double' at the Miami Open.

Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls

Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

At the event the day earlier, Neymar thanked Bolsonaro for "this illustrious visit."

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal said he would love to finish his career with more Grand Slam titles than rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic but thinks he will have to secure more than 21 to do so.

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

Rediff.com18 May 2021

23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams said she is a Roger Federer 'superfan'.

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Canada's Bianca Andreescu upset Greek seventh seed Maria Sakkari to reach the last 32, while Japan's Taro Daniel crushed world number 15 Alexander Zverev.

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic left little doubt that he would also be there trying to win major number 23.

Rohit to remain captain, BCCI satisfied with his leadership

Rohit to remain captain, BCCI satisfied with his leadership

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

It was also decided that a pool of 20 players will be rotated till the 2023 World Cup.

'Dinesh Karthik should be batting more'

'Dinesh Karthik should be batting more'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'There is a role for him to come up the order.'

Nine concussions suffered, but Pucovski is 'Test-match ready'

Nine concussions suffered, but Pucovski is 'Test-match ready'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'I think he has enough confidence in what he is doing, that if he had that opportunity (to play Test cricket) he'd be able to go out and take on the Indian bowlers.'

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

TMC cries 'political vendetta', says BJP trying to 'humiliate' Ganguly

TMC cries 'political vendetta', says BJP trying to 'humiliate' Ganguly

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'We don't know when the BJP tried to induct Sourav Ganguly into the party. Sourav Ganguly is a cricketing legend. Some people are now shedding crocodile tears about the changes in BCCI. Did they have any role when he took over as BCCI president? The TMC should stop politicising every issue.'

Bowler is not the villain here: MCC

Bowler is not the villain here: MCC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The MCC once again clarified that if a bowler attempts to run out a batsman at the non-striker's end, the bowler was well within his rights and it was the batter who was at fault.

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Has any cricketing legend asked the all-powerful BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah how selections are taking place without a chief selector in place for the last four months? Who takes all the important decisions at selection meetings?, asks Harish Kotian.

PIX: When the King of Spain came to watch the King of Clay

PIX: When the King of Spain came to watch the King of Clay

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

They had all come to see the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal.

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.'

DK Isn't Cheeka's Choice For Finisher

DK Isn't Cheeka's Choice For Finisher

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

'Actual finishers are guys like Suryakumar Yadav. He is a brilliant finisher. You have Rishabh Pant, who is a brilliant finisher. You have Hardik Pandya, who is a brilliant finisher too.'

Undercooked Nadal targets number 23 at Aus Open

Undercooked Nadal targets number 23 at Aus Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The ravages of two decades on tour mean Rafael Nadal has rarely been able to prepare for majors like other players, forcing him to rely on skills and mental fortitude.

Good morning, folks! Here comes the G.O.A.T!

Good morning, folks! Here comes the G.O.A.T!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Nadal pulled off his greatest escape to deny Daniil Medvedev again, less than three years after leaving the Russian heartbroken in five sets at the 2019 US Open final.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

'Know your limits and the limits of the aircraft'

'Know your limits and the limits of the aircraft'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Sometimes it is the man behind the machine who makes mistakes, sometimes it is the machine which does so, and sometimes it is a combination of both and some other factors that leads to an accident, notes Helicopter pilot IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation.

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.

Djokovic is the 'GOAT' for Sampras

Djokovic is the 'GOAT' for Sampras

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

American great Pete Sampras said he does not expect any player to match Novak Djokovic's feat of winning the men's year-end world number one ranking seven times.