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Get ready for Federer vs Serena!

Get ready for Federer vs Serena!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, holders of a combined 43 singles Grand Slam titles, will face each other for the first time on Tuesday when they feature in the Hopman Cup mixed doubles match.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

When Dhoni finished off KP with his perfect jibe...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a picture of concentration on the field but there was a departure when he decided to have a 'go' at former Indian Premier League teammate Kevin Pietersen.

PHOTOS: England post world record 481; crush Aus by 242 runs

PHOTOS: England post world record 481; crush Aus by 242 runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

England posted a world record 481 for six before they demolished Australia by 242 runs in the third match of their ODI series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday.

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Swiss third seed Stanislas Wawrinka outlasted tiring former champion Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.

Aussie tennis brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Aussie tennis brat Tomic fined $10,000 for US Open outburst at heckler

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Bernard Tomic was sent packing early at the US Open and his minimal earnings were offset by a $10,000 fine levied on him for a crude on-court outburst he directed at a heckler during his first-round loss.

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Will Puss in Boots be as popular as Shrek?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

We take a look.

Bollywood's Top 10 Sexiest Molls

Bollywood's Top 10 Sexiest Molls

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

With Sonakshi readying to play a moll in the Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai sequel, here's a look at some women who really rocked that part.

Meet Ivo Karlovic, the King of aces...

Meet Ivo Karlovic, the King of aces...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Ivo Karlovic set a US Open record on Tuesday when he banged down 61 aces on his way to a first round victory over Taiwan's Lu Yen-Hsun.

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Nadal fights off Schwartzman challenge to enter semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

With Roger Federer and 2018 champion Novak Djokovic having already made exits, Nadal's path to a fourth US Open trophy has been cleared of familiar hurdles.

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became the first Italian man since Corrado Barazzutti 42 years ago to reach the US Open semi-finals.

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

US Open PIX: Berrettini sinks Monfils in thriller

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

In the decider, Berrettini broke twice for a 4-2 lead but a rejuvenated Monfils dug deep and raced around the court to fight off three match points to force a final-set tiebreak. But it was Berrettini who leaned on his powerful serve to prevail and become the fourth Italian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final in the Open Era.

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

After stunning Venus Williams then saving two match points en route to beating Polona Hercog last week, Gauff was suddenly the hottest ticket in town but she was always going to find it tough against Halep, last year's French Open champion and the first top-10 opponent she had ever faced.

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The scandals that have plagued recent series with Pakistan must be forgotten when England play them in the United Arab Emirates later this month, captain Andrew Strauss said on Monday.

PICS: Serena survives scare to reach US Open third round

PICS: Serena survives scare to reach US Open third round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

World number eight Williams, who captured the first of her six US Open titles two years before her 17-year-old opponent was born, spent the first half of the match trying to find her rhythm but when she did she was off to the races.

US Open: Muguruza stunned by qualifier Karolina Muchova

US Open: Muguruza stunned by qualifier Karolina Muchova

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Muchova, who came into the match against the 12th seed with a world ranking of 202, was understandably nervous from the outset but grew into the contest and eventually prevailed 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 27 minutes.

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Even if The Artist wasn't 2011's best film, Raja Sen doesn't have too much to complain about the Oscars this year.

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Silence reigns golden at the 84th Oscars

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Even if The Artist wasn't 2011's best film, Raja Sen doesn't have too much to complain about the Oscars this year.

Review: Moneyball is a winner

Review: Moneyball is a winner

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Aided by a sharply-penned character sketch, Brad pitt strips himself of all traces of a commercial star and becomes Billy Beane.

Railways need Rs 1 lakh crore to fund safety upgrade

Railways need Rs 1 lakh crore to fund safety upgrade

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

A high-level safety review committee for the Indian Railways has suggested fresh tax on passengers.

Federer suggests merger of women's and men's governing bodies

Federer suggests merger of women's and men's governing bodies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Roger Federer called on Wednesday for a merger between the men's ATP Tour and the WTA, which runs the women's circuit, as tennis wades through a lengthy coronavirus shutdown with lower-level professionals in deep financial crisis. The tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players, who depend solely on tournament winnings, of the chance to earn a living.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Lack of lbw DRS may hurt England: Flower

Lack of lbw DRS may hurt England: Flower

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower feels India's decision to disallow TV reviews of lbw decisions in the ongoing Test series could hamper England's chances of achieving the world number one ranking.

3rd T20: India geared up for do-or-die battle against Australia

3rd T20: India geared up for do-or-die battle against Australia

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

India were in with a very good chance of levelling the series in Melbourne on Friday after reducing Australia to 132 for 7 in 19 overs but rain put paid to their hopes.

'Highly unlikely US Open would be held without fans'

'Highly unlikely US Open would be held without fans'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The organisers of the US Open said on Thursday a decision on whether to hold the Grand Slam this year amid the coronavirus outbreak will be made in June, and playing it without fans is on the table but highly unlikely. The US Open, which is scheduled to run from August 31 to September 13, is both the largest and loudest of the four Grand Slam events on the tennis calendar and United States Tennis Association (USTA) chief executive Mike Dowse does not anticipate that changing.

The women who made history at the US midterms

The women who made history at the US midterms

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Here are some inspirational women who just made history in the polls.

Which team has the strongest bowling attack in IPL-11?

Which team has the strongest bowling attack in IPL-11?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner believes Sunrisers Hyderabad have the strongest bowling attack in the ongoing 11th edition of the Indian Premier League with the likes of in-form pacer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and leg spinner Rashid Khan in their rank.

15 shades of Priyanka Chopra

15 shades of Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Happy birthday, Priyanka!

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers win last-ball thriller against Mumbai

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers win last-ball thriller against Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad held their nerves to edge past Mumbai Indians by one wicket off the last ball of the match in a thrilling Indian Premier League match, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Wedding bells for Cameron Diaz?

Wedding bells for Cameron Diaz?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The actress has been going out with baseball star Rodriguez since last year.

'India's anti-DRS stand will create controversy'

'India's anti-DRS stand will create controversy'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

India's stubborn refusal to adopt the Decision Review System (DRS) will result in controversy sooner than later in the high-profile Test series against England, feels England coach Andy Flower.

Broad keen to extend good run to 2nd Test

Broad keen to extend good run to 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Stuart Broad overcame frustrations by staying 'calm' during the Lord's Test and reaped rewards for patience by taking seven wickets and the young England fast bowler want to continue the good work in the second Test against India, starting in at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Friday.

Cos raised Rs 2,375 crore in FY'12; lowest in 8 years

Cos raised Rs 2,375 crore in FY'12; lowest in 8 years

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

In terms of the number of rights issues, the fiscal saw only 16 companies adopt the route to raise funds, 33 per cent lower than the previous fiscal, which saw 24 issues.

Bresnan fined for snatching cap from umpire

Bresnan fined for snatching cap from umpire

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

England fast bowler Tim Bresnan was on Friday fined 7.5 percent of his match fee for snatching his cap from umpire Sudhir Asnani during the third One-dayer against India in Mohali on Thursday.

Failed Broad appeal leads to hefty fine

Failed Broad appeal leads to hefty fine

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

England's Stuart Broad has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for showing "serious dissent" at an umpire's decision during the second One-day International against Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Sunday.

ICC announces referees, umpires for WC quarters

ICC announces referees, umpires for WC quarters

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced official appointments for the quarter-final stage of the Cricket World Cup 2011.

Top 10 Films/Shows To Watch When You're Indoors

Top 10 Films/Shows To Watch When You're Indoors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her 10 dramatically diverse recommendations to catch on various streaming platforms.

Exports grow 6.7% to $25 bn in Dec

Exports grow 6.7% to $25 bn in Dec

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Imports were up by 19.8 per cent year-on-year to $37.7 billion in the month.

Open core areas for tourism, Khurshid tells parks

Open core areas for tourism, Khurshid tells parks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Union Minister for Corporate and Minority Affairs Salman Khurshid on Friday expressed the need for opening up the core areas in wildlife parks to tourists.

Sunrisers' real test against Kings XI Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu

Sunrisers' real test against Kings XI Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

For Hyderabad, KXIP encounter is the last game where they can avail the services of Warner before he leaves home for Australia's World Cup preparations alongside Steven Smith and Marcus Stoinis.