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Wimbledon: Venus, Murray get wild cards; prize money reduced

Wimbledon: Venus, Murray get wild cards; prize money reduced

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Former champions Venus Williams and Andy Murray were named in Wimbledon's initial list of wildcards

In pix: When Fashion gets Political

In pix: When Fashion gets Political

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

GET THE VOTE OUT! is the message from designer Christian Siriano.

Djokovic keeps Serbia alive as Spain reach ATP Cup semis

Djokovic keeps Serbia alive as Spain reach ATP Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The winners of the Serbia-Germany tie will join Spain, Russia and Italy in the semi-finals.

French Open: Krejcikova beats Sakkari in dramatic semis to meet Pavlyuchenkova

French Open: Krejcikova beats Sakkari in dramatic semis to meet Pavlyuchenkova

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 12 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

It's a nightmare: Mladenovic blasts US Open COVID-19 restrictions

It's a nightmare: Mladenovic blasts US Open COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Mladenovic was one of several athletes placed under an 'enhanced protocol plan' for being in contact with compatriot Benoit Paire, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was withdrawn ahead of the Grand Slam.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Serbia sealed their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in straightforward fashion but Britain survived another nail-biter before joining them in the last-eight on Thursday.

PIX: Usain Bolt toasts zero-gravity with champagne

PIX: Usain Bolt toasts zero-gravity with champagne

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Usain Bolt sprinted through thin air and sipped champagne floating on his back as he enjoyed near zero-gravity conditions in the back of an aircraft performing stomach-lurching parabola dives.

Tata Open: Bopanna-Kadhe lose in opening round

Tata Open: Bopanna-Kadhe lose in opening round

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Defending champion Rohan Bopanna went down fighting in the thrilling doubles opening round game at the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra, in Pune, on Wednesday. Playing alongside local boy Arjun Kadhe, the ace Indian player Bopanna dominated the game initially. However, after winning the first set convincingly, the Indian duo couldn't manage to continue the momentum further in the games against French pair of Benoit Paire and Antoine Hoang as they lost the match 3-6, 7-5, 10-7.

Wimbledon: Prajnesh to meet Raonic in first round

Wimbledon: Prajnesh to meet Raonic in first round

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

India's top singles player Prajnesh Gunnesaran drew world number 17 Milos Raonic of Canada as his first round opponent at the Wimbledon Championships, starting Monday.

PUBG to return to India with new game, $100 mn investment, better security

PUBG to return to India with new game, $100 mn investment, better security

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The company is also planning to create an Indian subsidiary to enhance communications and services with players for which it will hire over 100 employees specialising in business, e-sports, and game development.

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The answer would have been an unequivocal yes had the A4 been priced more aggressively, says Pavan Lall.

Davis Cup: Paire makes stunning debut as France lead Spain

Davis Cup: Paire makes stunning debut as France lead Spain

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Benoit Paire made a remarkable Davis Cup debut for France, outplaying Pablo Carreno-Busta 7-5, 6-1, 6-0 in the opening rubber of the World Group semi-final tie against Spain at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Friday.

Who will write final act in tale of the unexpected at French Open?

Who will write final act in tale of the unexpected at French Open?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova stands on the threshold of finally delivering the title long predicted

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Here we bring you all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Fernando Alonso, who left Formula One at the end of 2018 after a final season with McLaren, won his championship titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

Move over, Ash! The real stunners are here

Move over, Ash! The real stunners are here

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Here's what happens when supermodels descend on the red carpet at Cannes. Our collective jaws drop.

Tour de France may have to limit spectators at start: ministry

Tour de France may have to limit spectators at start: ministry

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Tour de France may have to limit spectators during the first days of the race in order to comply with a ban on major events gathering more than 5,000 people before September, the French sports ministry said. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Tuesday that major sporting and cultural events bringing together more than 5,000 participants could not be held before September as he announced plans for a gradual end of a nationwide coronavirus lockdown from May 11.

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

A look back at 10 of Rihanna's best style moments.

'It's impossible at the moment,' says Djokovic after Miami loss

'It's impossible at the moment,' says Djokovic after Miami loss

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The setback was a third straight loss for the 30-year-old Serb, who is trying to make a comeback after an elbow injury sidelined him for the final six months of last year.

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes is set to play his last tournament on home soil as he was on Saturday handed a wild card entry in doubles for the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra, beginning in Pune from February 3. The 46-year-old Paes and his partner Australian Mathew Ebden will face the pair of Divij Sharan and New Zealand's Artem Sitak in the first round.

Paris cleans up after 'Yellow Vest' protests bring city to halt

Paris cleans up after 'Yellow Vest' protests bring city to halt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Paris tourist sites reopened, workers cleaned up broken glass and shop owners tried to put the city on its feet again, a day after running battles between yellow-vested protesters and riot police left 71 injured and caused widespread damage to the French capital. Take a look at the widespread damage caused to the city during the protests.

Nadal back from injury for Davis Cup

Nadal back from injury for Davis Cup

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

World number two Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain's squad for their Davis Cup World Group quarter-final against Germany in Valencia next month.

PHOTOS: It's really an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's really an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Here are 10 images that prove we live in a wonderfully weird world!

Football PIX: Neymar sent off as PSG beat Bordeaux

Football PIX: Neymar sent off as PSG beat Bordeaux

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Paris St Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead to 13 points with a 4-3 home victory against Girondins de Bordeaux on Sunday but the French champions were again exposed at the back and had Neymar sent off. A Marquinhos double, Edinson Cavani's 200th PSG goal and a goal by Kylian Mbappe put the capital side on 65 points from 26 games but they lost captain Thiago Silva to a muscle injury and Neymar picked up a straight red card for a late challenge in stoppage time.

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday

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.

Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The 32-year-old, who was ousted in the fourth round at the All England Club last year, will play ATP NextGen Finals winner Chung Hyeon on Wednesday and Frenchman Lucas Pouille, a Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 2016, on Friday.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

These 10 images prove that the world is wonderfully weird.

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champion

French Open trophy gaffe gives Australia another champion

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

According to the trophy, though, there was also an Australian champion in 1976.

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

ATP Cup: Italy seal spot in semis, Germany edge Canada

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Italy sealed a place in the semi-finals of the ATP Cup by winning both singles matches against France

Trio plotting Italian job on Big Three in Paris

Trio plotting Italian job on Big Three in Paris

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

No Italian man has won a Grand Slam since Adriano Panatta triumphed at Roland Garros in 1976 and if there is any chance that Sinner, Musetti or Berrettini will lift the Musketeers Cup this year, they will face their biggest obstacles in the next round when they take on the might of Nadal, Djokovic and Federer respectively.

Bopanna, Divij advance in doubles at French Open

Bopanna, Divij advance in doubles at French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2019

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Marius Copil got off to a rousing start at the French Open, knocking out sixth seeds Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus in the first round, in Paris, on Tuesday.

'Tea-sipping' World Cup celebration causes a stir

'Tea-sipping' World Cup celebration causes a stir

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Morgan came in for some criticism for the celebration, with England international Lianne Sanderson describing it as 'distasteful'.

Macron will attend World Cup if France reach semi-finals

Macron will attend World Cup if France reach semi-finals

Rediff.com25 May 2018

"If the French team passes beyond the quarter-finals I will come and support," Macron said during a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Meet Arsenal's new boss

Meet Arsenal's new boss

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Arsenal have appointed former Paris St Germain coach Unai Emery as their new manager, the Spaniard succeeding the long-serving Arsene Wenger, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

Paes-Sa, Sharan-Raja advance to quarters in Estoril

Paes-Sa, Sharan-Raja advance to quarters in Estoril

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Fourth seeds Leander Paes and Andre Sa progressed to the Estoril Open quarter-finals and also joining them in the last-eight pairs were Divij Sharan and Purav Raja.

Upsets on Day 1 at the US Open: Nishikori, Ivanovic out

Upsets on Day 1 at the US Open: Nishikori, Ivanovic out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Fourth seed Kei Nishikori's hopes of making another magical U.S. Open run came to a quick end on Monday as last year's runner-up fell at the first hurdle, falling 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 to Frenchman Benoit Paire.

Govt to bring in legislation to regulate crypto currency

Govt to bring in legislation to regulate crypto currency

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Operationalising the ban is being fleshed out: it will entail which cryptocurrencies will be banned and how.

PSG sack German coach Tuchel?

PSG sack German coach Tuchel?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

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