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French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic cruise; Osaka, Krejcikova out

Rediff.com24 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Cash to pair with Rastogi

Cash to pair with Rastogi

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

Leander Paes and Martin Damm have been drawn to take on Tomas Cibulec and David Skoch in the first round of the doubles event at the Chennai Open.

Fed Cup: France beat Dutch to set up final with Czechs

Fed Cup: France beat Dutch to set up final with Czechs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Netherlands' dream run in the Fed Cup ended agonisingly short of the final when they lost the deciding doubles rubber of a thrilling semi-final against France in Trelaze.

PICS: Neeraj Chopra gives India historic Olympics javelin GOLD

PICS: Neeraj Chopra gives India historic Olympics javelin GOLD

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra scripted history in Tokyo on Saturday, winning the men's Javelin Throw and ending India's wait for an elusive medal in athletics at the Olympics.

PIX: Mallakhamb gets a world championship

PIX: Mallakhamb gets a world championship

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Hitesh Harsinghani/Rediff.com captures glimpses from the Mallakhamb World Championship 2019 in Mumbai.

First goal was the vital one: Baros

First goal was the vital one: Baros

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

"We have to go game by game. I don't think we are favourites," said the Czech Republic striker.

Paes wins, Bhupathi loses

Paes wins, Bhupathi loses

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Paes,partnering David Rikl, romped into the second round of the Australian Open doubles tournament. Bhupathi and Joshua Eagle of Australia failed to make it.

Paes-Stepanek win Delray title

Paes-Stepanek win Delray title

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

It was Paes's fourth title this year, having won in Halle, Gastaad and Canada.

India relaxes norms, allows bringing back pets from Ukraine

India relaxes norms, allows bringing back pets from Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

India joins a select list of countries that have made entry for animals less bureaucratic, thereby helping families, including people like Rishabh, escape the warzone with their beloved companion animals.

Indian aces advance in Hamburg

Indian aces advance in Hamburg

Rediff.com16 May 2003

Leander Paes-David Rikl and Mahesh Bhupathi-Max Miryni scored contrasting wins to make the quarters.

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The US Trade Representative's (USTR) office will also conduct the Section 301 probe against nine others, including Austria, Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the EU, for levying or considering digital services taxes "discriminating against US companies".

Sania-Hingis storm into Australian Open final, eye third successive Grand Slam

Sania-Hingis storm into Australian Open final, eye third successive Grand Slam

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

India's Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis stormed into the final of the women's doubles after a straight-sets victory against Germany's Julia Georges and Karolina Pliskova, at the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Wednesday.

Baros is top scorer

Baros is top scorer

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

With five goals to his name, and none to challenge him, the Czech Republic's striker is on course towards claiming the golden boot award.

Baros fires Czechs into last four

Baros fires Czechs into last four

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

Euro Test

Euro Test

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

How much do you know about the championships? A challenge for your grey cells.

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, 1st without brother

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, 1st without brother

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Mike Bryan of the United States claimed his 17th Grand Slam men's doubles title when he and Jack Sock beat Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 in a thrilling Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Davis Cup: Spain to host Britain; India gets bye in first round

Davis Cup: Spain to host Britain; India gets bye in first round

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Five-times Davis Cup champions Spain will host Britain in the first round of the 2018 competition.

Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

Indian girls 9th: World Jr. TT

Indian girls 9th: World Jr. TT

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

The team, comprising Madhurika Patkar, Sushmita Roy, Mousumi Paul and Sangeetha Seshadri beat the United States 3-2 to finish in the top 10.

The best of the annual 'No Pants' Subway ride

The best of the annual 'No Pants' Subway ride

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Subway riders across the world got an eyeful on Sunday as thousands of commuters across several countries, including the United States, Britain and Czech Republic, stripped down to their underwear in celebration of the 19th annual No Pants Subway Ride. 'The idea behind No Pants is simple: Random passengers board a subway car at separate stops in the middle of winter without pants,' the event's website says. The silly tradition was created by Improv Everywhere, a comedy performance art group, in New York City in 2002. Take a look.

Quartararo wins Andalusian MotoGP as Yamahas dominate in Jerez

Quartararo wins Andalusian MotoGP as Yamahas dominate in Jerez

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Victory moved Quartararo to 50 points in the world championship standings, 10 points ahead of Vinales.

What you must know about French Open champ Swiatek...

What you must know about French Open champ Swiatek...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Factbox on Iga Swiatek, who defeated Sofia Kenin to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open on Saturday.

Sania's women's doubles run at Australian Open over

Sania's women's doubles run at Australian Open over

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Zimbabwean partner Cara Black were halted in their stride by the world No 1 Italian pair of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci in the women's doubles quarter-finals at the Australian Open in Mlebourne on Tuesday. The sixth seeds lost 2-6, 6-3, 4-6.

Paes/Johnson crash out at Halle

Paes/Johnson crash out at Halle

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

He and Donald Johnson made a first round exit from the $800,000 grass court tournament in Halle, Germany.

Berdych stands in the way of Murray and Wimbledon final

Berdych stands in the way of Murray and Wimbledon final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Tomas Berdych gets a shot on Friday at his second Grand Slam final in 52 attempts, but the perennial top-10 player from the Czech Republic will not shed any tears if he makes it but fails to lift the Wimbledon crown -- provided he gives his all.

Euro Quarters: Moments to Remember

Euro Quarters: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Moments to remember from the quarter-finals.

Zomato acquires 2 popular restaurant guides for $3.25 mln

Zomato acquires 2 popular restaurant guides for $3.25 mln

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The latest acquisitions are a strategic move to establish Zomato's presence in central and eastern Europe.

'Responsible' Iniesta still at the centre of the action

'Responsible' Iniesta still at the centre of the action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

If bookmakers introduced a bet on who would be named official man-of-the-match at tournaments, Andres Iniesta would be a short-priced favourite in every Spain match at Euro 2016.

Kerber begins reign as No 1 with US Open win

Kerber begins reign as No 1 with US Open win

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Germany's second seeded Angelique Kerber beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to win the US Open final on Saturday, and collect her second Grand Slam title of the year.

Sports shorts: Sania-Black surprise; India up in FIFA rankings

Sports shorts: Sania-Black surprise; India up in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

A round-up of sports action from around the world.

Photos: This 90 pc tattooed hunk could be Czech's new prez

Photos: This 90 pc tattooed hunk could be Czech's new prez

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Vladimir Franz nicknamed 'Avatar', whose 90 per cent of the body is covered in tattoo, is running at a surprising third place in polls ahead of this week's Czech Republic a presidential election.

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Skipper Darijo Srna is leaving Croatia's Euro 2016 squad following the death of his father.

PHOTOS: Thousands of swimmers race in freezing Germany river

PHOTOS: Thousands of swimmers race in freezing Germany river

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Glimpses from the popular event now in its 50th year.

Wuhan Open: Sania-Strycova reach final

Wuhan Open: Sania-Strycova reach final

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Sania Mirza earned herself a shot at another WTA title by reaching the summit clash of the WTA Wuhan Open with Czech partner Barbora Strycova, in Wuhan, on Friday.

Euro 2020: Can Southgate deliver for England?

Euro 2020: Can Southgate deliver for England?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

England head into Euro 2020 with a new factor for manager Gareth Southgate to deal with -- high expectations.

Mauresmo announces her pregnancy

Mauresmo announces her pregnancy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Amelie Mauresmo, the former Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, is pregnant, the Frenchwoman said on Thursday.

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.