News for 'quarter-finals'

Baez to defend Rio crown against Muller

Baez to defend Rio crown against Muller

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

24-year-old Sebastian Baez, who is looking to become the first two-time Rio Open champion, will take on Alexandre Muller after the Frenchman beat Francisco Comesana 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-3 in a marathon battle.

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals.

Vidarbha crowned Ranji Trophy champions!

Vidarbha crowned Ranji Trophy champions!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title after the final against Kerala finished in a draw in Nagpur on Sunday.

'Man City don't deserve any perks, not even a watch!'

'Man City don't deserve any perks, not even a watch!'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Manchester City's players and staff do not deserve any performance bonuses that may come their way from this year's Club World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Shocking! Real Madrid booed at Santiago Bernabeu by home fans

Shocking! Real Madrid booed at Santiago Bernabeu by home fans

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said that he understands the club fans booying him and his team in their 5-2 win over Celta Vigo.

Early blows for India at Chennai Open Challenger

Early blows for India at Chennai Open Challenger

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

In the doubles draw, Indian pair Siddhant Banthia and Parikshit Somani beat compatriots Sai Karteek Reddy Ganta and Vishnu Vardhan 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 to book their spot in the quarter-finals.

Karun Nair draws selectors' attention, again!

Karun Nair draws selectors' attention, again!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

His 22nd century in first-class cricket comes on the back of his omission from the India's ODI squad for the England series and the Champions Trophy.

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

Rediff.com29 May 2025

IMAGES from the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

How many games could Mbappe miss after seeing red?

How many games could Mbappe miss after seeing red?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Real were left with 10 men before halftime when Mbappe saw a straight red after taking down Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco as the referee overturned his initial decision of booking him with a yellow after consulting with VAR.

Aus Open draw: Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash looms

Aus Open draw: Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash looms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner begins his Australian Open title defence against Nicolas Jarry while women's champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on 2017 U.S. Open winner Sloane Stephens

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday, but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Empoli beat Juventus 4-2 on penalties to advance to their first ever Coppa Italia semi-finals on Wednesday after a resilient performance helped them to hold the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in regular time.

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat vs Himachal tantalisingly poised

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat vs Himachal tantalisingly poised

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Gujarat captain Chintan Gaja and spinner Vishal Jayswal shared seven wickets between them to bowl out Himachal Pradesh for 215 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match.

Ranji Trophy: Kotian-Mulani fight back for Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Kotian-Mulani fight back for Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

While Mumbai might not end up positing a huge total, Mulani and Kotian have done enough to ensure that they have something to bowl at when Haryana come out to bat.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A ruthless Iga Swiatek slammed the door shut on German lucky loser Eva Lys with a 6-0 6-1 win on Monday to breeze into the quarter-finals of the year's opening Grand Slam for the second time.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed eighth seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and extend the country's decades-long wait for another homegrown singles winner at the Grand Slam on Wednesday.

TT great Sharath Kamal bows out; Manav creates history

TT great Sharath Kamal bows out; Manav creates history

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Sharath Kamal's illustrious two-decade career came to an end on Saturday as he lost to Snehit Suravajjula in the men's singles round of 16 match at the WTT Star Contender 2025.

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Lehecka struck eight aces and converted four of eight break chances to secure the first Top 3 win of his career.

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The former world number one, who is easing his way back to full match fitness after a career-saving resurfacing procedure in January, saved all four break points he faced and dropped only six points on his first serve.

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I've never seen the VAR called to review a penalty in a shootout... Never!' the Argentine told a press conference.

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Australian Open semi-finals

Wawrinka and Nishikori reach Brisbane quarter-finals

Wawrinka and Nishikori reach Brisbane quarter-finals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

World number four Stan Wawrinka began the new season with a straight-sets victory over Viktor Troicki in his Brisbane International debut on Wednesday. Second seed Wawrinka edged out Troicki 7-6(5) 6-4 to maintain his perfect record against the Serbian whose seventh attempt at beating the Swiss failed at the Pat Rafter Arena. "I'm quite happy with my level at the start the year," Wawrinka said.

FA Cup PICS: Manchester City, Bournemouth in last 8

FA Cup PICS: Manchester City, Bournemouth in last 8

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's fifth round action in the FA Cup

Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev played his best tennis when it mattered most to down Tommy Paul and reach his third Australian Open semi-final in five years

'Disrespectful, noisy': Ostapenko slams Qatar crowd

'Disrespectful, noisy': Ostapenko slams Qatar crowd

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko said the partisan fans at the Qatar Open were disrespectful for jeering her throughout her quarter-final match, as she eased to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ons Jabeur.

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Alcaraz has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in his three previous visits to Melbourne, but that has not stopped the world number three from dreaming of glory in the Jan. 12-26 event.

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday

Sabalenka, Gauff set for semi-final clash at Wuhan Open

Sabalenka, Gauff set for semi-final clash at Wuhan Open

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will face world number four Coco Gauff in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open after both players earned straight-set wins in the quarter-finals on Friday.

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

-French flair topped American firepower as Gael Monfils turned back the clock to dump fourth seed Taylor Fritz out of the Australian Open on Saturday and celebrate his place in the last 16 with a dance on court.

China Open: Muchova, Zheng advance to semis

China Open: Muchova, Zheng advance to semis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Karolina Muchova snapped U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match win streak to shock her 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 in the China Open quarter-finals on Friday, while Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen beat Mirra Andreeva 5-7 6-0 6-4 to reach the semi-finals.

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 to advance to the Super Cup semifinals.

'I'll keep going': Djokovic vows to fight on

'I'll keep going': Djokovic vows to fight on

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Defiant Djokovic still targeting Grand Slam wins after Australia setback

Vikas Krishan storms into quarter-finals

Vikas Krishan storms into quarter-finals

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India boxer Vikas Krishan stormed into the quarter-finals of the men's 75kg category after beating Turkey's Onder Sipal by unanimous decision in a clearly dominating bout. Vikas in now one win away from a medal at the Games. India's first boxer to reach quarterfinals in Rio, Vikas will meet Uzbekistan's world championships silver medallist Bektemir Melikuziev in the next bout.

Kerala crush J&K's hopes, set semis clash vs Manipur

Kerala crush J&K's hopes, set semis clash vs Manipur

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Kerala in Santosh Trophy semi-finals as Naseeb Rahman's lone strike seals J&K's fate

Dominant Djokovic marches into Dubai quarter-finals

Dominant Djokovic marches into Dubai quarter-finals

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic extended his unbeaten start to the season to 15 matches as he swatted aside German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-1 with ease on Wednesday to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals.

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nishant Dev, a 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, believes his stint in professional boxing will help achieve his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career

Mary Kom bows out in quarter-finals

Mary Kom bows out in quarter-finals

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The 34-year-old, a five-time World champion and an Olympic bronze-medallist, struggled to connect clean punches against her taller rival and was even warned once for excessive bending.

Vinicius misses penalty as Real Madrid stunned; Barca held

Vinicius misses penalty as Real Madrid stunned; Barca held

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

With a game in hand, Hansi Flick's Barca are top on 66 points, three ahead Real in second