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5G mobiles account for 22% of India's smartphone shipment

5G mobiles account for 22% of India's smartphone shipment

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Shipment of 5G smartphones in the country continues to gain traction and such devices accounted for 22 per cent market share in the third quarter of 2021, according to CMR. As per CMR's India Mobile Handset Market Review Report for Q3 2021, more than 20 5G-capable smartphones were launched over the course of the quarter.

Govt scraps anti-tank missile deal with Israel, asks DRDO to 'Make in India'

Govt scraps anti-tank missile deal with Israel, asks DRDO to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

They said the decision to retract the RFP was taken after the DRDO expressed confidence of producing the ATGMs.

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Kei Nishikori's hopes of playing at the US Open have faded further after the Japanese former world number four revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.

ATP Finals: Djokovic thrashes debutant Schwartzman

ATP Finals: Djokovic thrashes debutant Schwartzman

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Novak Djokovic is bidding to win the title for the first time since 2015 and equal Roger Federer's six.

Defending champion Thiem to miss US Open; wildcard for Venus

Defending champion Thiem to miss US Open; wildcard for Venus

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Halep withdraws from Western & Southern Open with injury.

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after being defeated by Gael Monfils

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Debate rages on over Osaka's press boycott

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Osaka was fined $15,000 for skipping her news conference after her first round win and was warned of possible expulsion from Roland Garros

Paes back in training with Olympics on mind

Paes back in training with Olympics on mind

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India's seven-time Olympian Leander Paes says only the best should represent the country.

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's French Open semi-final.

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.

US Open: Sumit Nagal gets direct entry into main draw

US Open: Sumit Nagal gets direct entry into main draw

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sumit Nagal is the only Indian in the men's field with Prajnesh Gunneswaran, ranked 132, missing out.

What is Sachin doing at Sevilla FC?

What is Sachin doing at Sevilla FC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Tendulkar embodies the passion of an entire country, says Sevilla.

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Australian Open on Wednesday to reach his first career Grand Slam semi-final. Swiss Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slams at Melbourne Park in 2014, broke Zverev twice early in the opening set to breeze through the opening set but the 22-year-old German came roaring back into the contest.

Nadal storms past teenager Tsitsipas to win 11th Barcelona title

Nadal storms past teenager Tsitsipas to win 11th Barcelona title

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal made light work of Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the Barcelona Open final 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday, lifting the trophy for a record-extending 11th time.

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'I spoke to Roger and Rafa a few days ago and we had a conversation about the near future of tennis. How we can contribute to help lower ranked guys who are obviously struggling the most.'

Lockdown: What Kohli, Rafa, Ronaldo have been up to

Lockdown: What Kohli, Rafa, Ronaldo have been up to

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

What happens when sports stars have all the free time at hand and no play?

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said he supported vaccination "but how we are handling Novak's situation is bad, really bad". The Australian Open begins on January 17, but the multi-millionaire Djokovic is constrained from training as he sits in a hotel where one Iranian detainee said he had found maggots and mould in the bread.

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

French Open: Nadal battles Del Potro for place in final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

It will be the second time Nadal and Del Potro meet at Roland Garros. The previous match up saw the Spaniard beat Del Potro in straight sets in the opening round in 2007.

Dejected Zverev sees no positives in French Open semi-final loss

Dejected Zverev sees no positives in French Open semi-final loss

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Zverev was left wondering why he has been struggling to get into his matches

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played a tournament since his Australian Open semi-final exit against Novak Djokovic last year, undergoing two knee surgeries since.

Djokovic wins fifth Italian Open, makes Masters history

Djokovic wins fifth Italian Open, makes Masters history

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The world number one overcame a sluggish start to defeat Argentine Diego Schwartzman 7-5, 6-3 for a record 36th ATP Masters crown.

Serena takes daughter to the zoo after quarantine

Serena takes daughter to the zoo after quarantine

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The players have been allowed out to practise for five hours a day during their quarantine but Djokovic said he had headed to a local park on his first morning in Australia without restrictions.

Massive Portugal forest fire kills 57

Massive Portugal forest fire kills 57

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Policia Judiciaria Nacional director Almeida Rodrigues ruled out arson. He said: "The PJ, together with the GNR police force, have managed to establish the origin of the fire and it's all clearly pointing towards natural causes.

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal gave Russian teenager Andrey Rublev a tennis lesson on Wednesday, racing into the semi-finals of the US Open with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win that cleared the path for a possible showdown with rival Roger Federer.

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to claim record 7th Australian Open crown

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to claim record 7th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The Serbian won 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his 15th Grand Slam title.

French Open delayed amid coronavirus outbreak

French Open delayed amid coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The French Open tennis tournament has been postponed until September 20-October 4 amid the coronavirus outbreak, organisers of the season's second Grand Slam said on Tuesday. It was initially scheduled to be played from May 24-June 7.

Thiem gunning for a Grand Slam title

Thiem gunning for a Grand Slam title

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Dominic Thiem has reached a Grand Slam final three times - only to lose on each occasion

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Nadal converted two of three break chances to claim his 19th win in 22 encounters against the Swiss.

Serena to skip Tokyo Games, declines to explain reasons

Serena to skip Tokyo Games, declines to explain reasons

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Serena will not be in the US team for the Tokyo Olympics

Sleeveless Nadal turns up the heat in Melbourne and fans swoon!

Sleeveless Nadal turns up the heat in Melbourne and fans swoon!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Fans literally broke Twitter, going gaga over Rafa's muscle-exposing sexy style.

'Putin's nuclear threats are attempts to bully the world'

'Putin's nuclear threats are attempts to bully the world'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'Putin is in danger of losing face in his Ukrainian adventure. His bluster is a response to this.'

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Aus Open PICS: Ruthless Nadal whips Tiafoe to enter semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Rafael Nadal kept the flag flying for the old guard at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over American Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday for a place in the semi-finals, where he will meet another next generation player in Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

World number five Dominic Thiem heads into Friday's Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev knowing he will have to put their friendship aside to continue his charge towards a maiden Grand Slam title.

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

There was no rain break, no twilight five-set drama and no Wimbledon trophy on offer on Friday but none of that bothered ageless Swiss maestro Roger Federer. The only thing that mattered to the 20-time Grand Slam champion was that, unlike in his last grasscourt duel with Rafael Nadal 11 years ago, he had won the "crazy last game" which sealed his passage into a 12th Wimbledon final.

Nadal claims record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title

Nadal claims record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Rafael Nadal clinched a record-extending 11th Monte Carlo title as he geared up for his French Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori in the final on Sunday.

Portugal offers feast of summer football with matches almost daily

Portugal offers feast of summer football with matches almost daily

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Matches will be played almost every day according to a new fixture list the league released on Saturday.

Australian Open quarantine hotels safe amid legal dispute

Australian Open quarantine hotels safe amid legal dispute

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Tennis Australia and government authorities had arranged for players to serve a 14-day mandatory quarantine at the Westin Melbourne ahead of the Feb. 8-21 Australian Open.

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic after matching Federer and Nadal

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic after matching Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic believes he is the best player in the modern era

Djokovic fights to play Australian Open, Czech player also held

Djokovic fights to play Australian Open, Czech player also held

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Tennis World No. 1 Novak Djokovic spent Orthodox Christmas in Australian immigration detention on Friday as his lawyers fought a government decision to remove him from the country that could scupper his shot at a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam.