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Alcaraz admits: Money motivated my Saudi Arabia trip

Alcaraz admits: Money motivated my Saudi Arabia trip

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Carlos Alcaraz reveals prize money attracted him to Saudi's Six Kings Slam

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Poland's Iga Swiatek will play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga in November, where they face hosts Spain in the opening match, the world number two said on Tuesday

Body-shaming in tennis! Krejcikova slams sexist remark

Body-shaming in tennis! Krejcikova slams sexist remark

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Sunday called for respect and professionalism in sports media as she hit out at "unprofessional" remarks made about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel.

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Putin will not be bound by any kind of deal he would sign with the US.'

From Djokovic to Rybakina: Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

From Djokovic to Rybakina: Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The Croatian helped Djokovic claim nine of his 24 Grand Slam titles before leaving his team in March and on Friday was hired to coach world number five Rybakina for the 2025 season.

Which Would You Choose: Gelephu or Neom?

Which Would You Choose: Gelephu or Neom?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Live on one of Gelephu's inhabitable bridges where elephants will saunter past, be it day or night; or be homed in a never-ending building with flying cars and robot maids? asks ambivalent Sandeep Goyal.

WTA Finals: Zheng downs Paolini, advances to semis

WTA Finals: Zheng downs Paolini, advances to semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

China's Zheng Qinwen reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday.

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

7 flights get bomb threats, 19 hoax calls over 3 days

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

As many as 19 flights have received bomb threats in three days and a Riyadh-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Muscat due to the threat, according to officials.

PIX: Usyk outpoints Fury to retain World heavyweight crowns

PIX: Usyk outpoints Fury to retain World heavyweight crowns

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC World heavyweight titles by unanimous decision against Britain's Tyson Fury to remain undefeated after an enthralling clash in an electric atmosphere at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday.

Sabalenka overtakes Swiatek to World No.1, sets up thrilling WTA finale

Sabalenka overtakes Swiatek to World No.1, sets up thrilling WTA finale

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Aryna Sabalenka's return to top spot in the WTA rankings after leapfrogging Iga Swiatek has set up a thrilling end to the season, with next month's WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia likely to prove decisive in the race to end the year as world number one.

WTA Finals: Zheng creates history after grueling win over Rybakina

WTA Finals: Zheng creates history after grueling win over Rybakina

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

China's Zheng Qinwen beat a struggling Elena Rybakina 7-6(4) 3-6 6-1 in a grueling WTA Finals group stage match on Monday, notching her first career win over the Kazakh in their third meeting.

'I wake up in the morning trying to find ways to beat him'

'I wake up in the morning trying to find ways to beat him'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Italy's Sinner and Spain's Alcaraz have won two Grand Slams each this year, with Alcaraz beating Sinner in closely fought clashes at the French Open semi-finals and the China Open final.

American shot in Riyadh

American shot in Riyadh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

The victim could not be identified until the family was informed, a US embassy spokesman said.

Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh gets 2034 rights

Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh gets 2034 rights

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

In an attempt to prevent a diplomatic dispute, Sheikh Ahmad said on Tuesday he was looking to avoid a vote by persuading one city to hold the 2030 Games while the other staged the following edition in 2034.

Saudi oil supply rebound gives India bargaining power

Saudi oil supply rebound gives India bargaining power

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A resurgence in Saudi Arabian supplies of crude oil to India coupled with an attack on an Iraqi tanker in August carrying crude to Europe may result in improved bargaining power for India with West Asian and Russian suppliers for winter supplies. Shipments of Saudi oil rebounded in September from August, surging to the highest since March while Russian oil shipments rose marginally as Saudi Arabia tried to claw back market share in Asia, according to industry sources and ship tracking data.

Sabalenka back as World No 1 but...

Sabalenka back as World No 1 but...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Sabalenka spent eight weeks at the summit last year before Swiatek overtook her with a victory at the season-ending WTA Finals and the Belarusian hopes for a longer stay as 'N1'.

Dr Singh, Devoted Husband And Father

Dr Singh, Devoted Husband And Father

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Nitin Desai, who has known Dr Singh from 1971, extends his 'deepest condolences to his wife Gurcharan Kaur and to his three talented daughters Upinder, the historian; Daman, the writer; and Amrit, the human rights activist.'

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Iga Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA accepted that it was caused by contamination of her medication melatonin.

PIX: Djokovic downs Nadal in final showdown in Saudi

PIX: Djokovic downs Nadal in final showdown in Saudi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

'Thank you Novak for everything for all the moments we shared on court during our careers.'

PM Modi visits historical Masmak Fortress in Riyadh

PM Modi visits historical Masmak Fortress in Riyadh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Immediately after his arrival in Riyadh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Masmak fortress.

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time...

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The tennis legends are set to meet at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia.

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'The Trump administration is on the same page as India that Pakistan is not the solution, but the problem itself,' says Rajeev Sharma.

The Gorgeous Athiya Shetty

The Gorgeous Athiya Shetty

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Shriya wins Best Actor...beautiful things are happening for Raashii... Dulquer is back!

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Djokovic looked in fine nick in Shanghai, playing with consistency throughout the tournament to reach his fifth final at the ATP Masters 1000 event

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

One of the most stylish batters, Rahul admitted that in his younger days he often tried to be something he was not.

Two militants killed in Riyadh

Two militants killed in Riyadh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Saudi security forces clash with militants in Riyadh and Medina killing two.

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh attack suspect kills himself

Riyadh attack suspect kills himself

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

Turki Nasser al-Dandani used a hand grenade to kill himself and two other terrorists after police surrounded their safe house in al-Jawf, 900km north of Riyadh.

SpiceJet to fly to Riyadh, Guangzhou

SpiceJet to fly to Riyadh, Guangzhou

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Expanding its international operations, the airline will launch its daily direct flight to Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh from January next year.

Jet to fly daily between Riyadh, Mumbai

Jet to fly daily between Riyadh, Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The airline would leave Mumbai at 7.30 pm and arrive in Riyadh at 9.15 pm. The same plane would then leave Riyadh at 10.15 pm and arrive in Mumbai at 4.20 am.

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

India mulls ICT centre in Riyadh

India mulls ICT centre in Riyadh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

A delegation of top academicians, led by UGC Chairman Sukhdev Thorat will meet a group of Saudi businessmen in Riyadh to explore the possibility of setting up an Information and Communication Technology centre there with Indian assistance.

Usyk beats Fury, becomes undisputed heavyweight champ

Usyk beats Fury, becomes undisputed heavyweight champ

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Oleksandr Usyk scored a razor-thin split decision over Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion in a thrilling contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Keralites pool in Rs 34 cr to release man on Saudi death row

Keralites pool in Rs 34 cr to release man on Saudi death row

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Until five days ago, the action committee, formed to work for the release of Rahim, could raise only a meagre amount but as the campaign intensified, help poured in from Kerala people from across the world, the organisers said on Friday.

Massive explosion hits Riyadh

Massive explosion hits Riyadh

Rediff.com9 Nov 2003

Huge explosion in Riyadh

Huge explosion in Riyadh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

Putin Leaves Russia At Last!

Putin Leaves Russia At Last!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Escorted by four fighter jets, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare one-day lightning tour to the Middle East during which he visited Saudi Arabia after a short trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Ronaldoless Al-Nassr crush Messi's Inter Miami

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Al-Nassr last week cancelled their two-game China tour due to the absence of the 38-year-old Ronaldo.