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US Open PHOTOS: Murray stunned by Anderson; Federer, Halep through to quarters

US Open PHOTOS: Murray stunned by Anderson; Federer, Halep through to quarters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Murray had battled his way back from two sets down in the second round against France's Adrian Mannarino, but could not work another miracle against the 14th-ranked, 29-year-old Anderson, who swept the final tiebreak 7-0.

White House reception done, Modi-Biden get down to brass tacks

White House reception done, Modi-Biden get down to brass tacks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual and global interests, aimed at further boosting the Indo-US strategic relations in areas like defence, space, clean energy and critical technologies.

Federer beats Anderson, sets up generation clash with Shapovalov

Federer beats Anderson, sets up generation clash with Shapovalov

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge against Wimbledon nemesis Kevin Anderson, beating the South African 6-0, 6-4 at the Miami Open on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against a player barely half his age.

WARNING! ISIS may strike India to provoke armageddon

WARNING! ISIS may strike India to provoke armageddon

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The Islamic State is preparing to attack India to provoke an Armageddon-like confrontation with the United States, according to an internal recruitment document of the feared group which also seeks to unite the Pakistani and Afghan Taliban into a single army of terror.

Mayweather beats Pacquiao via unanimous decision

Mayweather beats Pacquiao via unanimous decision

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. preserved his unbeaten record as a professional with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in their welterweight mega bout at theMGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

Fans gone but thrill remains for Tiger on return

Fans gone but thrill remains for Tiger on return

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The fans may be gone but the excitement is still there for Tiger Woods, who resumed his hunt for a record-breaking 83rd PGA Tour win at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on Thursday. The 15-time major winner was happy making his first appearance on the tour since the coronavirus outbreak put much of the sports world on hold in March, finishing the day at one under par.

NBA's Kings and Celtics protest police shootings of unarmed black men

NBA's Kings and Celtics protest police shootings of unarmed black men

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The squads of both teams took part in the pre-game show of support for civil rights activists denouncing last Sunday's shooting death of Stephon Clark and the killing of numerous other African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement in recent years.

Tiger Woods drops out of world's top 100

Tiger Woods drops out of world's top 100

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The 39-year-old former world number one and 14-times major champion, who has not played since pulling out of the Farmer's Open in early February due to back problems, has slipped to 104th in the rankings.

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday:

Nadal overcomes Kyrgios in Indian Wells thriller

Nadal overcomes Kyrgios in Indian Wells thriller

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Rafael Nadal dug deep to beat mercurial wildcard Nick Kyrgios 7-6(0), 5-7, 6-4 in a blockbuster quarter-final match that lived up to the hype at Indian Wells on Thursday.

Can't do this forever: Serena to retire after US Open

Can't do this forever: Serena to retire after US Open

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'I'm terrible at goodbyes, the world's worst'

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

For the fourth time in his career, the eighth-seeded Japanese has dropped one set or less en route to the quarter-finals of a major championship.

Drogba storming up a row at Montreal

Drogba storming up a row at Montreal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

A disgruntled Didier Drogba refused to play for the Montreal Impact on Sunday after learning that he would not be in the starting lineup, coach Mauro Biello said.

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Kohlschreiber, 35, stunned the top seed and five-times former champion 6-4, 6-4 in Indian Wells, leaving the Serb to conclude it had just been "one of those days".

IKEA denies 'richest man' report

IKEA denies 'richest man' report

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Tiger loses front tooth while celebrating girlfriend's victory

Tiger loses front tooth while celebrating girlfriend's victory

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Tiger Woods lost a front tooth after being hit in the face by a video camera while watching girlfriend Lindsey Vonn take a record 63rd World Cup Alpine ski win in Italy on Monday, according to his agent.

Davis Cup: Tomic revives Australia vs USA

Davis Cup: Tomic revives Australia vs USA

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Bernard Tomic ground down Jack Sock 7-6(2), 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to level Australia's Davis Cup first round tie with the United States at 1-1 in Melbourne on Friday.

Sheen and Denise split!

Sheen and Denise split!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

Pavic-Siegemund win US Open mixed doubles title

Pavic-Siegemund win US Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Croatia's Mate Pavic and Germany's Laura Siegemund claimed the first silverware of the U.S. Open on Friday, landing the mixed doubles title with a 6-4, 6-4 upset win over the seventh-seeded US partnership of Rajeev Ram and Coco Vandeweghe.

Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final

Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Novak Djokovic overcame a battling Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to reach his sixth Cincinnati Masters final on Saturday while Roger Federer enjoyed a less-taxing route to the title match after his semi-final opponent David Goffin retired with a shoulder injury.

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

Neon yellow outfits turn heads at US Open

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

After the 'lingerie' outfit during the Wimbledon, Nike is back with fluorescent yellow gear for players, both male and female.

Messi wants to avoid THIS team in World Cup draw

Messi wants to avoid THIS team in World Cup draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Lionel Messi has identified Spain as the one country he hopes to avoid in the group stages of the World Cup finals next year.

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

Rio to make new flags for China after criticism over flaws

Rio to make new flags for China after criticism over flaws

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The Rio 2016 organising committee is making new flags for China after Chinese citizens watching the ceremony on television complained that the stars were incorrectly positioned.

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Fernandez wins hearts with tribute to NYC on 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'Leylah asking for the mic back to acknowledge 9/11 was one of the classiest, most empathetic, and mature things I've ever seen in a post-game moment ... and she's only 19. I'm blown away'

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Herbert, Mahut first French pair to win U.S. Open doubles

Herbert, Mahut first French pair to win U.S. Open doubles

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut became the first all-French duo to win the U.S. Open men's doubles title after easing past Britain's Jamie Murray and Australian John Peers 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday.

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka said she had spent a lot of time during the coronavirus shutdown thinking about how she wanted to approach her tennis.

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Give Messi time to decide on Argentina future, says Saviola

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The US president and the British Prime Minister face massive drops in popular support.

Meet the next US president

Meet the next US president

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The 35-year-old Swiss, showing no sign of losing his edge, improved to 19-1 this year, winning the Australian Open in five sets over Nadal, and BNP Paribas Open in straight sets over fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka.

Hamilton wins US GP but made to wait for title

Hamilton wins US GP but made to wait for title

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Mercedes won the Formula One constructors' title for the fourth year in a row on Sunday but Lewis Hamilton was made to wait despite cruising to a U.S. Grand Prix victory at one of his favourite circuits.

Serena defends her integrity: 'I have never cheated in my life'

Serena defends her integrity: 'I have never cheated in my life'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Serena Williams said she did not know her coach was giving her instructions and had "never cheated in her life" after her hopes of winning a 24th Grand Slam title ended in extraordinary scenes at the US Open on Saturday.

Arnie back on screen!

Arnie back on screen!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

Sift Kaur earns sixth Paris Olympics quota place for India

Sift Kaur earns sixth Paris Olympics quota place for India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Sift Kaur Samra gave ample proof of her immense potential, earning India its sixth Paris Olympic quota place.