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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.

'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

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.

Convention puts Bush ahead

Convention puts Bush ahead

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

A CNN/USA Today/ Gallup poll shows the percentage of likely voters who said Bush was their choice for president rose from 50 to 52 per cent.

JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'

JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

'Certain groups should be more cautious, especially the 60-plus population, and the population which suffer from co-morbidities like diabetes and hypertension.'

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.

Who can resist Bend It Like Beckham?

Who can resist Bend It Like Beckham?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

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.

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'

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.

'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.

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Wrapping up his four-day state visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and proud journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond.

Kerry will win if election held now: Poll

Kerry will win if election held now: Poll

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

The CNN/USA Today/Gallop poll said the Massachusetts senator would win 52 per cent of the vote compared to Bush's 44 per cent.

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'

Sharapova doping hearing likely to be held in June

Sharapova doping hearing likely to be held in June

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Former World No 1 Maria Sharapova is expected to face a disciplinary hearing over a drug violation in June.

US Open: Kyrgios on another self-berating spree after 2nd round loss

US Open: Kyrgios on another self-berating spree after 2nd round loss

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'He probably deserves a player that is probably more dedicated to the game than I am. He deserves a better athlete than me'

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 pulls out of French Open

Federer pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com16 May 2017

"Regrettably, I've decided not to participate in the French Open," Federer said on his Facebook page on Monday.

Gauff puts homework on hold to stun top seed Bertens

Gauff puts homework on hold to stun top seed Bertens

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

American teenager Coco Gauff stunned top seed Kiki Bertens to advance to her maiden WTA semi-final with a 7-6(1), 6-4 victory at the Linz Open in Austria on Friday, then went back to her hotel to do her schoolwork.

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Azarenka punished her Russian opponent's weak serve to wrap up the final in 80 minutes in relentless humidity under a searing sun in the early afternoon encounter on the Key Biscayne hardcourt.

US magazine outsources work to India

US magazine outsources work to India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

US technology and business magazine Business 2.0 outsourced a section of the magazine's latest issue to Indian editors, a USA Today report said.

Meet next generation of golf stars

Meet next generation of golf stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Collin Morikawa made a stunning late eagle after the drive of his life to pull away from a jam-packed leaderboard and secure a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday in only the second major start of his career.

Why it pays to be an Oscar nominee

Why it pays to be an Oscar nominee

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the World Championship midnight marathon on Friday, in a gruelling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Orlando City midfielder Kaka is the highest-paid Major League Soccer player for a third consecutive year with over $7 million in annual earnings, according to figures released by the MLS Players Union on Tuesday.

Davis Cup: Ramkumar to play Seppi in opening rubber

Davis Cup: Ramkumar to play Seppi in opening rubber

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

India's number one player Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who achieved career-high 102 ranking this week, has been drawn against 22-year-old debutant Matteo Berrettini in the second singles rubber at the Calcutta South Club grass courts.

PICS: Muhammad breaks own World mark to win 400m hurdles

PICS: Muhammad breaks own World mark to win 400m hurdles

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Images from Friday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships, in Doha.

US Open, Day 4: Halep marches under roof after rain

US Open, Day 4: Halep marches under roof after rain

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Romanian fifth seed Simona Halep advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with a 6-3 6-4 win over Lucie Safarova on Thursday in the first full match played under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The $150 million retractable roof was installed ahead of this year's tournament and guaranteed there would be at least some action on a muggy and overcast Day Four at the year's final grand slam.

Bush's approval ratings up: Poll

Bush's approval ratings up: Poll

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

A CNN-USA Today-Gallup poll said the president's approval ratings has bounced back to 56 per cent.

Bush's approval rating hits new low: Poll

Bush's approval rating hits new low: Poll

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Only half of Americans like the way the US president is handling his job, a USA Today/CNN/Gallup survey has revealed.

PHOTOS: The unscheduled break that allowed Djokovic to fight off tenacious Millman

PHOTOS: The unscheduled break that allowed Djokovic to fight off tenacious Millman

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

This happened when both players were locked at 2-2 in the second set and Djokovic seemed to have enjoyed the unscheduled break...

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Andy Murray will play in the singles at next week's Winston-Salem Open as he continues his comeback from hip surgery.

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Cameroon overpower Ecuador; Nigeria score late to draw with Sweden

What forced former US Open winner Cilic to split with coach Ivanisevic

What forced former US Open winner Cilic to split with coach Ivanisevic

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Marin Cilic has split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after three years, the world number 12 said.

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

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.

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

American Madison Keys overcame late leads by Svetlana Kuznetsova in both sets to defeat the Russian for the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday.

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Diego Costa scored four goals as Real Madrid were embarrassed 7-3 by rivals Atletico Madrid in the final match of their United States tour, in New Jersey, on Friday

'Americans selfish to go ahead with US Open'

'Americans selfish to go ahead with US Open'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Multiple media reports on Monday said the USTA would confirm the Grand Slam tournament would go ahead without fans despite New York City still recording hundreds of new COVID-19 cases every day.

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

US Open: Sharapova hits back at Wozniacki

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova has shrugged off Caroline Wozniacki's criticism of US Open organisers for giving the Russian centre court billing in her return to Grand Slam tennis after a doping ban.