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So just who is Marin Cilic?

So just who is Marin Cilic?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic became the first Croatian to win a Grand Slam singles final in 13 years with his victory at the US Open in New York on Monday.

Djokovic beats Berdych to level Davis Cup final

Djokovic beats Berdych to level Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Serbian world number two Novak Djokovic forced the Davis Cup final against holders Czech Republic into a decisive fifth rubber on Sunday with a 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-2 win over Tomas Berdych in the opening reverse singles.

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Already one of the greatest sportsmen of his era, Roger Federer will become the most successful man in Wimbledon history if he can beat Croatian Marin Cilic on Sunday's final and claim an unprecedented eighth men's singles title.

Cilic into Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey

Cilic into Wimbledon final with hard-fought win over Querrey

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Croatian Marin Cilic reached his first Wimbledon final with a 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5 victory over American Sam Querrey on Friday.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

World number one Simona Halep saved three match-points before edging past an inspired Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 in a thrilling marathon to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Stepanek guides Czechs to another Davis Cup triumph

Stepanek guides Czechs to another Davis Cup triumph

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The Czech Republic retained their Davis Cup title after Radek Stepanek ruthlessly exploited the inexperience of Dusan Lajovic in the decisive rubber to seal a 3-2 final victory over Novak Djokovic's Serbia on Sunday.

Srichaphan improves Tata Open chances

Srichaphan improves Tata Open chances

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

He beat Sargis Sargsian of Armenia 6-4 6-4 in the quarterfinals. Defending champ Guillermo Canas lost to Karol Kucera 6-1 7-5.

Srichaphan improves Tata Open chances

Srichaphan improves Tata Open chances

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

He beat Sargis Sargsian of Armenia 6-4 6-4 in the quarterfinals. Defending champ Guillermo Canas lost to Karol Kucera 6-1 7-5.

Back on top, Federer becomes oldest ATP world number one

Back on top, Federer becomes oldest ATP world number one

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Roger Federer added yet another record to his vast collection when he guaranteed becoming the oldest ATP world number one by beating Dutchman Robin Haase 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 to reach the semi-finals in Rotterdam on Friday.

Laver Cup: Nadal, Federer play together for a change

Laver Cup: Nadal, Federer play together for a change

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will set aside their long-time rivalry when they play for Europe against the rest of the world in the inaugural Laver Cup tournament which starts on Friday.

At Roland Garros, Nadal is still untouchable

At Roland Garros, Nadal is still untouchable

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Austria's Dominic Thiem strained every sinew trying to cling on to the 32-year-old Spaniard and at times even gained a precarious foothold in his first Grand Slam final.

Indian Wells: Wawrinka advances, to face lucky loser Nishioka

Indian Wells: Wawrinka advances, to face lucky loser Nishioka

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Stanislas Wawrinka breezed into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday and saw another seed removed from his path to the final when lucky loser Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan turned his match against Tomas Berdych upside down.

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

A self-confessed tennis fan, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has bought stake in the the Singapore franchise of veteran Mahesh Bhupathi's ambitious brainchild -- the International Premier Tennis League.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Ousmane Dembele's late strike rescued a 1-1 draw for champions Barcelona at Atletico Madrid but Sevilla moved top with a 1-0 win over Real Valladolid. European champions Real Madrid were humiliated in a 3-0 defeat at Eibar.

EPL: Brilliant Coutinho hands Liverpool victory over City

EPL: Brilliant Coutinho hands Liverpool victory over City

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Two superb curling efforts from Jordan Henderson and Philippe Coutinho handed Liverpool a 2-1 home win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday to deliver a thumping blow to Manuel Pellegrini's title aspirations.

Gujarathi, Grover scripts wins at World Junior Chess

Gujarathi, Grover scripts wins at World Junior Chess

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Indian Grandmasters Vidit Gujarathi and Sahaj Grover maintained a clean slate, defeating Tomas Laurusas of Lithuania and Vyacheslav Lozhnikov of Kazakhstan respectively in the second round of the World Junior Chess Championship in Kocaeli, Turkey.

Madrid Open: Murray sent packing, Nadal, Djokovic ease into quarters

Madrid Open: Murray sent packing, Nadal, Djokovic ease into quarters

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The Briton, who was thrashed 6-3 6-1 by the Croatian in the Dubai Championships in 2015, performed poorly in the first set and after recovering in the second he then surrendered his serve in the seventh game, giving Coric three break points.

Why are Swedish train drivers wearing skirts?

Why are Swedish train drivers wearing skirts?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

More than a dozen male train drivers in Sweden have found a way to get around their company's no-shorts dress code in hot summer months -- they wear skirts.

PHOTOS, World C'ships: Bowie snatches 100m gold; Kiwi Walsh takes shot gold

PHOTOS, World C'ships: Bowie snatches 100m gold; Kiwi Walsh takes shot gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 17th World Athletic Championships in London

Recovering Djokovic to miss the rest of the season

Recovering Djokovic to miss the rest of the season

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The 30-year-old former world number one retired with an elbow injury during his Wimbledon quarter-final against Tomas Berdych this month.

International Premier Tennis League: Indian Aces win opener

International Premier Tennis League: Indian Aces win opener

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Indian Aces sailed past Singapore Slammers 26-16 in the inaugural match of the much talked about International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in Manila on Friday.

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Under the lights on the stadium court, Williams smashed 39 winners to defeat Azarenka 7-5, 6-3 in a rematch of the 2016 final, which the Belarusian won.

Monte Carlo Masters: Murray, Wawrinka knocked out; Rafa, Djokovic march on

Monte Carlo Masters: Murray, Wawrinka knocked out; Rafa, Djokovic march on

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Murray, who suffered an elbow injury in March and made his return from a five-week layoff on Wednesday after a first-round bye, won the opening set in 48 minutes before losing concentration.

Is 30 the new 20 in tennis?

Is 30 the new 20 in tennis?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

As another Grand Slam crown looks set to be snaffled by a man in his thirties this weekend, tennis fans lamenting a dearth of dynamic up-and-comers need not worry, says former world number one Mats Wilander.

McEnroe terms Djokovic one among 'all time greats'

McEnroe terms Djokovic one among 'all time greats'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

American tennis legend John McEnroe has hailed Novak Djokovic as one of the greats of all time after the Serb again claimed the year-end world number one spot with a victory at the ATP Tour Finals on Friday.

Tennis Roundup: Serena likely to return for Australian Open

Tennis Roundup: Serena likely to return for Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

American tennis player Serena Williams is all set to make her comeback at the Australian Open, organisers confirmed.

Djokovic thumps Nadal to claim fourth China Open crown

Djokovic thumps Nadal to claim fourth China Open crown

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Novak Djokovic won his fourth China Open title in five years on Sunday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in the final against Rafael Nadal who will replace him as the men's new world number one on Monday.

Federer, Djokovic to meet in Dubai semi-finals

Federer, Djokovic to meet in Dubai semi-finals

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Five-time champion Roger Federer brushed aside Lukas Rosol on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic in the Dubai Championship.

Japan's Nishikori breaks 72 year record on Parisian clay!

Japan's Nishikori breaks 72 year record on Parisian clay!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The fifth seed's success made it the first time a Japanese male player had reached the last eight at Roland Garros since Jiro Satoh made it to the semi-finals in 1931 and 1933.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Federer, Kerber cruise; Masha downs Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Jr Hockey World Cup: Germany eke out fighting win over NZ

Jr Hockey World Cup: Germany eke out fighting win over NZ

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Six-time champions and title holders Germany continued their fine form and defeated New Zealand 2-1 in a closely-fought Pool C encounter to virtually seal their place in the quarter-final of the men's Junior Hockey World Cup, in Lucknow on Friday.

Nadal stunned by Klizan at China Open

Nadal stunned by Klizan at China Open

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal's return to action came to a shuddering halt on Friday when the Spaniard was beaten by Slovakia's Martin Klizan in a late-night quarter-final duel at the China Open.

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Murray, Berdych storm into second round

French Open PHOTOS: Sharapova, Murray, Berdych storm into second round

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Czech fourth seed Tomas Berdych bulldozed his way into the second round of the French Open by thrashing Japanese qualifier Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0, 7-5, 6-3 on Monday.

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country at Rs 27 lakh

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country at Rs 27 lakh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

V40 Cross Country is the only car in India by Volvo Cars that is available in both in diesel and petrol versions.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic joins tops seeds in quarters

Rogers Cup: Djokovic joins tops seeds in quarters

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Swiss second seed Stanislas Wawrinka won a hard-hitting battle with American Jack Sock on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals at the Rogers Cup with a 7-6(3), 6-2 triumph.

Vote for the HOTTEST March cover girl

Vote for the HOTTEST March cover girl

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Here's a round-up of the glossies for March. Vote for your favourite cover girl!

Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The latest tennis rankings have been announced by the ATP and WTA

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Deals from online travel portals, in partnership with credit cards, are good.

Serbia, Czech Republic share opening singles in Davis Cup final

Serbia, Czech Republic share opening singles in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Roared on by 17,000 partisan fans Novak Djokovic fired Serbia ahead in the Davis Cup final on Friday but Tomas Berdych hit back for the Czech Republic to leave the tie delicately poised going into the weekend.

Nadal and Federer team up to widen Europe's lead in Laver Cup

Nadal and Federer team up to widen Europe's lead in Laver Cup

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal took care of business in their singles matches before teaming up in an eagerly anticipated doubles pairing to extend Europe's lead over players from the rest of the world in the inaugural Laver Cup on Saturday.