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'Djokovic can extend No.1 record to 400 weeks'

'Djokovic can extend No.1 record to 400 weeks'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Novak Djokovic is capable of extending his record for holding the men's World No. 1 ranking for most weeks to 400, said Russia's Daniil Medvedev who will climb up to a career-best ranking of second on Monday.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

WI pace legend Roberts slams Hetmyer for pulling out of England tour

WI pace legend Roberts slams Hetmyer for pulling out of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

West Indies pace legend Andy Roberts slammed batsman Shimron Hetmyer for opting out of the England tour because of health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with senior pro Darren Bravo, Hetmyer pulled out of the tour of UK and forced the Roger Harper-led selection committee to make some last-minute changes.

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Andy Murray has postponed his return from hip surgery but the former world number one still hopes to be back in time for Wimbledon next month.

EPL targets full stadiums; Juventus face expulsion

EPL targets full stadiums; Juventus face expulsion

Rediff.com11 May 2021

This weekend's FA Cup final is expected to have 21,000 fans present.

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

Golden Globes host Sandra Oh's sweet gesture

Golden Globes host Sandra Oh's sweet gesture

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Host Sandra Oh killed it at the awards show with her fashion game.

Several US lawmakers back agitating farmers in India

Several US lawmakers back agitating farmers in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

Transfers: City defender Dias extends contract to 2027

Transfers: City defender Dias extends contract to 2027

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

All the summer transfer details right here...

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

Murray bows out of Australian Open after epic comeback

Murray bows out of Australian Open after epic comeback

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Andy Murray's hopes of a fairytale swansong at the Australian Open were crushed

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

With professional tennis tours closed down until mid July at the earliest because of the coronavirus pandemic, an esports version of the claycourt event is being staged online. Nadal showed impressive fingerwork to beat young Canadian Denis Shapovalov in his opening round-robin match on a digital representation of the Spanish capital's Manolo Santana Stadium.

Murray struggling with illness on French Open eve - reports

Murray struggling with illness on French Open eve - reports

Rediff.com26 May 2017

World number one Andy Murray is battling to recover from illness before the French Open begins on Sunday.

IPL: This Aussie pacer relishes bowling in the 'death'

IPL: This Aussie pacer relishes bowling in the 'death'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Nathan Ellis says the IPL stint in the UAE is bound to provide him valuable experience going into the T20 World Cup.

Murray reaches first semi-final in two years

Murray reaches first semi-final in two years

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Andy Murray battled past Romanian qualifier Marius Copil 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-4 at the European Open in Antwerp on Friday to reach his first singles semi-final in two years.

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year's honours list published on Wednesday.

SEE: Nadal, Federer engage in a banter

SEE: Nadal, Federer engage in a banter

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Nadal may have 19 Grand Slam titles, one shy of Federer's all-time men's record, but when it comes to IT skills, he resembled a Sunday morning park hacker crumbling under pressure. After some pleasantries, the conversation moved on to the forthcoming virtual Madrid Open being contested with joysticks rather than tennis rackets.

Murray calls for more mixed-doubles events on main tours

Murray calls for more mixed-doubles events on main tours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'Putting match-ups in tennis like Serena Williams and Roger Federer on the same court, it is so brilliant for our sport'

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Live tennis action is a fading memory during the coronavirus shutdown but 20,000 fans tuned in to watch old rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray chew the fat on Instagram on Friday. Sitting on their sofas at home, the duo spent an entertaining hour reminiscing about some of the classics in their 36-match series, painful losses and even came up with the perfect tennis player.

Wimbledon: Querrey shocks defending champion Murray in quarters

Wimbledon: Querrey shocks defending champion Murray in quarters

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

24th seed American Sam Querrey caused the biggest upset at this year's Wimbledon as he stunned defending champion Andy Murray 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-1, in the quarter-finals, on Wednesday.

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Andy Murray recovered from a slow start to beat Argentine qualifier Juan Ignacio Londero

Davis Cup Finals: Murray gives Britain lead, Serbia win

Davis Cup Finals: Murray gives Britain lead, Serbia win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Murray, playing in his first Davis Cup tie since 2016 and only five months after returning to the sport following career-saving hip surgery, clawed out a 6-7(7), 6-4, 7-6(5) victory

Disgruntled Paire hits out at 'ridiculous' ATP Tour

Disgruntled Paire hits out at 'ridiculous' ATP Tour

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Paire, ranked 29 in the world, said the sport had become a 'tasteless job'.

Soccer PIX: Milan and Inter share spoils; Atletico held

Soccer PIX: Milan and Inter share spoils; Atletico held

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Spurs hold Liverpool; Man City cruise to win

EPL PIX: Spurs hold Liverpool; Man City cruise to win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool raised the spirits with a rip-roaring 2-2 draw in a pre-Christmas Premier League classic on Sunday after a weekend marred by COVID-19 related postponements.

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Britain will attempt to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years this weekend when they take on Belgium in Ghent, although if they do succeed the Scottish town of Dunblane could argue its name should be enscribed on the trophy.

Djokovic breaks Federer's No 1 record, eyes more majors

Djokovic breaks Federer's No 1 record, eyes more majors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

While Djokovic has a firm grip on top spot, there will be a new number two on March 15 in Russian Daniil Medvedev, who will climb one place to his career-best ranking to replace Nadal, who has not played since the Australian Open due to a back injury.

Defending champion Murray fit for Wimbledon

Defending champion Murray fit for Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The world number one opens his defence against Alexander Bublik, a lucky loser ranked 134, on Centre Court in front of his home fans on Monday.

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Murray, Kerber to start title defence against qualifiers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against a qualifier after the draw was made at the All England Club on Friday.

Soccer: Lukaku set to make Chelsea move?

Soccer: Lukaku set to make Chelsea move?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field...

Big brother Murray sets the tone by clinching Aus Open doubles crown

Big brother Murray sets the tone by clinching Aus Open doubles crown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Britain's Jamie Murray gained an early claim to bragging rights over younger brother Andy when he combined with Brazil's Bruno Soares to win the Australian Open men's doubles title early on Sunday.

Murray ends landmark year with win over Raonic

Murray ends landmark year with win over Raonic

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

World No 1 Andy Murray ended 2016 with a 6-3, 7-6(6) win over big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic to take third place at the year-ending exhibition tournament Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Football Focus: Is the time right to axe De Gea?

Football Focus: Is the time right to axe De Gea?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

PIX: Perisic gives Croatia lifeline in draw with Czech Republic

PIX: Perisic gives Croatia lifeline in draw with Czech Republic

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Ivan Perisic scored a stunning second half equaliser as Croatia pegged back Czech Republic for a 1-1 draw in Group D on Friday, keeping their slim hopes alive of qualifying to the European Championship knockout stages.

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The European Football Championship kicked off on Friday, June 11, and with the first round of matches in the league stage of Euro 2020 done and dusted, here's a look at the five best goals thus far.

Meet United Kingdom's richest sportsperson

Meet United Kingdom's richest sportsperson

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Lewis Hamilton saw his net worth rise by 37 million pounds over the last year.

Euro 2020: 'Schick goal was out-of-this-world'

Euro 2020: 'Schick goal was out-of-this-world'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Patrik Schick's 'out-of-this world' long-range strike sealed their 2-0 win

'We were at the end of what we could do professionally'

'We were at the end of what we could do professionally'

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Amelie Mauresmo ended her coaching relationship with Andy Murray because she felt she could not improve the world number two any further, the former world number one said on Saturday.

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic

Injured Nishikori out of Australian Open, ATP Cup

Injured Nishikori out of Australian Open, ATP Cup

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Nishikori is the latest high-profile men's player to pull out of the season's first Grand Slam following the withdrawal of Briton Andy Murray on Saturday.