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Zverev, Siegemund lead Germany to United Cup victory

Zverev, Siegemund lead Germany to United Cup victory

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Germany complete comeback to beat Poland and lift United Cup

Americans Tiafoe and Shelton secure Laver Cup title for Team World

Americans Tiafoe and Shelton secure Laver Cup title for Team World

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Americans found their rhythm to wrap up a final-day victory

Alcaraz advances to Miami Open quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

Alcaraz advances to Miami Open quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Spaniard needed less than 90 minutes to dispatch the 23rd seed from Italy

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic crashed to his first defeat of the season with a stunning 6-4, 6-4 loss to Alex de Minaur.

Motor racing: Dutch teenager van't Hoff dies in crash

Motor racing: Dutch teenager van't Hoff dies in crash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Dutch teenager Dilano van't Hoff died in an accident during a wet Formula Regional European Championship race at Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Rublev downs Dimitrov, meets Hurkacz in Shanghai final

Rublev downs Dimitrov, meets Hurkacz in Shanghai final

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Russia's Andrey Rublev overcame Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(7), 6-3 in their semi-final clash at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, and will now face Hubert Hurkacz, who beat Sebastian Korda.

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals

PIX: Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime; Tsitsipas survives scare

PIX: Lehecka stuns Auger-Aliassime; Tsitsipas survives scare

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Images from the men's singles fourth round matches at the Australian Open, on Sunday.

Sinner stuns Djokovic in ATP Finals thriller

Sinner stuns Djokovic in ATP Finals thriller

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Djokovic did not do much wrong as he battled Sinner and the crowd - regularly jesting with the fans who jeered him throughout the duel.

Khachanov ends ailing Korda's run to reach Australian Open semis

Khachanov ends ailing Korda's run to reach Australian Open semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Karen Khachanov reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time on Tuesday after ailing American Sebastian Korda retired while trailing 7-6(5), 6-3, 3-0.

Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Djokovic survives Wawrinka's late surge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Djokovic beats Wawrinka just before closing time

Wawrinka upsets top seed Medvedev at Metz

Wawrinka upsets top seed Medvedev at Metz

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Stan Wawrinka pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, beating top-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-7 (7), 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Moselle Open in Metz, France.

THRILLING PIX: World Aquatics Championships

THRILLING PIX: World Aquatics Championships

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Capturing the drama at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Friday.

Don't know if that was last time I'll play Wimbledon: Federer

Don't know if that was last time I'll play Wimbledon: Federer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'The last few games obviously... you can feel that you're not coming back from it. I'm not used to that kind of situation, especially not here.'

Ruud's Road To French Open Final

Ruud's Road To French Open Final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Norwegian Casper Rudd is the first tennis player from his country to reach the final of any Grand Slam.

Hurkacz stops Medvedev regaining world No. 1 spot

Hurkacz stops Medvedev regaining world No. 1 spot

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Daniil Medvedev's bid to reclaim the world number one ranking fell short on Thursday as the Russian lost 7-6(7), 6-3 to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the Miami Open quarter-finals.

Off colour Alcaraz survives scare, Rublev stunned in Cincinnati

Off colour Alcaraz survives scare, Rublev stunned in Cincinnati

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Earlier, title holder Borna Coric beat American Sebastian Korda 7-6 (5), 6-4, while another home hope Taylor Fritz survived a first-set thriller to beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (14), 6-2.

Look who's back at Wimbledon!

Look who's back at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Roger Federer returned to Wimbledon on Sunday to take part in All England Club's special celebration of 100 years of Centre Court.

Wimbledon: Federer demolished by Hurkacz in straight sets

Wimbledon: Federer demolished by Hurkacz in straight sets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Roger Federer suffered one of his heaviest defeats at Wimbledon as he went down in straight sets to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Look, Who's On A Comeback Trail

Look, Who's On A Comeback Trail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'Rehab is rockinggggggg,' says Roger Federer.

Kyrgios win streak ended by Hurkacz; Halep fights off Gauff rally

Kyrgios win streak ended by Hurkacz; Halep fights off Gauff rally

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Nick Kyrgios's nine-match winning streak ended in the Canadian Masters semi-finals on Friday when eighth-seeded Pole Hubert Hurkacz blasted his way to a 7-6(4), 6-7(5), 6-1 victory.

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic stayed on course as he entered the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday.

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has named Ravneet Kaur, a Punjab cadre IAS officer of 1988 batch, as chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Kaur will hold the post for five years or until attaining the age of 65. She is the second woman to serve in an 'economic regulator' role after Madhabi Puri Buch, who was appointed chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India last year and the first woman to head the country's chief national competition regulator.

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz fended off in-form American Tommy Paul to reach the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals on Thursday

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic continues his hunt for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and eighth overall to equal Roger Federer's record haul when the Serbian meets Jannik Sinner.

How lucky towel helped Korda reach Aus Open quarters

How lucky towel helped Korda reach Aus Open quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Sebastian Korda is just the third American to reach the quarter-finals at the Australian Open.

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Australia's Kyle Chalmers set a blistering pace towards the end to win gold in the blue riband men's 100 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'I wanted to fight until the last ball and that was the key.'

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Wimbledon's favourite son Roger Federer swapped his usual tennis whites for a dark suit and tie and was given a rousing standing ovation as he joined a number of Wimbledon champions dating back to the 1960s for Centre Court's centenary celebrations.

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, doubtful for clay swing

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, doubtful for clay swing

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The French Open will be held in Paris from May 22 to June 5.

Teenage sensation Alcaraz to face Ruud in Miami final

Teenage sensation Alcaraz to face Ruud in Miami final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his sensational play on Friday to beat defending champion Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(5), 7-6(2) and set up a Miami Open final against Casper Ruud, who ended the dream run of Francisco Cerundolo with a 6-4, 6-1 win earlier.

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

PIX: Musetti, 21, stuns World No 1 Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, Jannik Sinner clinched a hard-fought win as Casper Ruud crashed out.

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Evans, who recovered from illness to be part of the $15 million prize money event, showed his battling qualities to overcome Ramos-Vinolas

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year absence

ATP Rankings: Federer hits 21-year low; Djokovic unmoved

ATP Rankings: Federer hits 21-year low; Djokovic unmoved

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The last time the Swiss maestro was this far down in the ATP rankings was all the way back on January 2001, when Federer was just 19 years old. Notably, he was yet to win his first tour title.

PIX: Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to win first Masters title

PIX: Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to win first Masters title

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Danish teenager Holger Rune fought back from a set down to beat hot favourite Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and win his first Masters title in Paris on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour.'