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Federer falls to wildcard in Rome

Federer falls to wildcard in Rome

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Roger Federer slumped to a 6-2, 6-4 defeat against Italian wild card Filippo Volandri in the last 16.

Rome Masters: Bhupathi-Bopanna lose final to Bryans

Rome Masters: Bhupathi-Bopanna lose final to Bryans

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna ended runners-up at the Rome Masters after a tame straight sets defeat at the hands of top seeded American team of Mike and Bob Bryan in Rome on Sunday.

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

Stunningly Beautiful Models At Cannes 2024

Stunningly Beautiful Models At Cannes 2024

Rediff.com17 May 2024

They're sassy, sexy and packed a punch on the red carpet.

Federer slips in Rome drizzle, Djokovic cruises

Federer slips in Rome drizzle, Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Roger Federer's 2009 claycourt season ended in a blaze of glory, capturing an elusive French Open crown on an unforgettable Paris afternoon last June. His 2010 bow could hardly have been more dreary in comparison.

5 Asanas To Reduce Belly Fat

5 Asanas To Reduce Belly Fat

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

These five yoga asanas, when practiced consistently, can help you achieve your goal of reducing belly fat, says Pushpa R.

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Alcaraz Clinches 50th Masters win, eyes Indian Wells title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals

UK boy flies to Rome without passport, ticket

UK boy flies to Rome without passport, ticket

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

In a security breach, an 11-year-old boy in Britain flew from Manchester to Rome without a passport, ticket or boarding pass, triggering a scare ahead of London Olympics.

'Cricket will be part of 2024 Olympics if Rome wins bid'

'Cricket will be part of 2024 Olympics if Rome wins bid'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Cricket will be part of the 2024 Olympics if Rome wins the bid to host the mega event, Italian cricket board chief Simone Gambino has said.

Sharapova advances in Rome, but will she make Wimbledon main draw?

Sharapova advances in Rome, but will she make Wimbledon main draw?

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Should the 30-year-old three-time Rome champion, ranked 211 in the world, reach the semi-finals, she would almost certainly earn an automatic Wimbledon main draw slot ahead of the May 22 rankings cut-off date.

Sania-Bethanie advance to Rome quarters

Sania-Bethanie advance to Rome quarters

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Sania Mirza and her American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands scored a straight set win over Francesca Schiavone and Samantha Stosur to move to the quarter-finals of the WTA Premier event in Rome.

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best-2

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best-2

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the Diamond League Finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday.

Roddick loses in Rome

Roddick loses in Rome

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Spain's Fernando Verdasco came back from the brink of defeat to beat the top seed 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 in the last 16 of the Rome Masters.

Mauresmo wins Rome Masters

Mauresmo wins Rome Masters

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Nalbandian in Rome semis

Nalbandian in Rome semis

Rediff.com7 May 2004

Paes-Bhupathi safe in Rome fire

Paes-Bhupathi safe in Rome fire

Rediff.com3 May 2004

The Indian tennis duo had not stayed at the hotel in Rome which caught fire.

Gauff, Swiatek headline tough US Open women's field

Gauff, Swiatek headline tough US Open women's field

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Contenders lurk around every corner in New York, as a gruelling year has left the title vulnerable for those hoping to capture a maiden major title.

Machac stuns Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

Machac stuns Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

Rediff.com24 May 2024

World No 1 Novak Djokovic was beaten by Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open semi-finals.

Federer crashes out of Rome Masters

Federer crashes out of Rome Masters

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Federer's bid to win his first title on the clay courts of the Rome Masters juddered to a premature halt on Wednesday when he lost his second-round clash against Spain's Albert Costa 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Rome hockey Olympian Joe Antic, 90, dead

Rome hockey Olympian Joe Antic, 90, dead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Hockey Olympian Joe Antic, who had been hospitalised a few days ago, died here last night, according to family sources.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Reliance is Rome and Apollo means Ambani!

Reliance is Rome and Apollo means Ambani!

Rediff.com29 May 2008

As is common practice of key parties associated with high-profile M&A deals being referred to by code names, this time around, Reliance has reportedly become 'Rome', MTN is 'Madrid' and Ambani is 'Apollo'.

Djokovic struck on head by water bottle while signing autographs

Djokovic struck on head by water bottle while signing autographs

Rediff.com11 May 2024

World number one Novak Djokovic required medical attention after being struck on the head by a water bottle following his second-round win over France's Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open on Friday.

Unseeded Mantilla makes history in Rome

Unseeded Mantilla makes history in Rome

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Felix Mantilla defeated Roger Federer to become the first unseeded player to win in Rome since the Open Era began in 1968.

Ferrero ousts triple-champion Nadal in Rome

Ferrero ousts triple-champion Nadal in Rome

Rediff.com8 May 2008

World number two Rafael Nadal's bid to win the Rome Masters for the fourth successive year was buried on Wednesday when he lost 7-5 6-1 to Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Clijsters reigns in Rome

Clijsters reigns in Rome

Rediff.com19 May 2003

The Belgian rallied from the brink of defeat to beat Amelie Mauresmo in the final of the Romes Masters.

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza withdraw from the Italian Open semi-finals with a neck injury on Saturday, eight days before she is due to start the defence of her French Open title at Roland Garros.

Sharapova retires hurt in Rome, Wimbledon main draw hopes hit

Sharapova retires hurt in Rome, Wimbledon main draw hopes hit

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Maria Sharapova retired injured from her second round match with Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni at the Italian Open on Tuesday.

Djokovic, Wawrinka in Rome final

Djokovic, Wawrinka in Rome final

Rediff.com11 May 2008

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and unseeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka will meet in the final of the Rome Masters on Sunday after their semi-final opponents retired injured on Saturday. Serbian third seed Djokovic went through after unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek, pulled out when 6-0 1-0 down while Wawrinka made the final after American sixth seed Andy Roddick withdrew at 3-0 down in the first set because of a back injury.

Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years!

Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

World number one Novak Djokovic is considering going without a coach after 20 years in professional tennis, the Serb said after receiving the top men's honour at the Laureus awards.

Rome Masters: Federer beats Canas

Rome Masters: Federer beats Canas

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Roger Federer settled a score with his bogey player Guillermo Canas on Tuesday, easing his way into the third round of the Rome Masters with a 6-3, 6-3 victory.

Gold medal in Rome shows I am on right track in Olympic year: Vinesh

Gold medal in Rome shows I am on right track in Olympic year: Vinesh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Vinesh downed two tough Chinese rivals on her way to the 53kg gold medal bout, in which she overpowered Ecudor's Luisa Elizabeth Valverde.

Dead Brides, Sexy Accountants On OTT

Dead Brides, Sexy Accountants On OTT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Last year's runner-up and seventh seed Ruud will now advance to the semi-finals, where he could face fourth seed Alexander Zverev or 11th seed Alex de Minaur.

Gatlin sizzles at Rome Golden Gala

Gatlin sizzles at Rome Golden Gala

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

American sprinter Justin Gatlin won this third successive Rome Golden Gala 100 metres.

Federer scrapes through in Rome

Federer scrapes through in Rome

Rediff.com13 May 2006

Rafael Nadal extended his winning streak on clay to 51 matches by cruising past Chile's Fernando Gonzalez at the Rome Masters.

Soccer PIX: Juve win Coppa Italia; Atletico seal UCL spot

Soccer PIX: Juve win Coppa Italia; Atletico seal UCL spot

Rediff.com16 May 2024

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome

Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Rafael Nadal made short work of his great rival Roger Federer to win the Italian Open, his sixth trophy of the year, 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday.