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PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year.

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

Zverev stands between Djokovic and record chase

Zverev stands between Djokovic and record chase

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At 27, the second seed is still seeking his first Grand Slam title and hopes to become the first German man to win the Australian Open since Boris Becker in 1996.

Hardik Breaks Silence On Natasa's Post

Hardik Breaks Silence On Natasa's Post

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Hardik displayed great maturity as he commented with a red heart, heart eyes, evil eye, and an okay hand emoji.

Meet Hardik's 'Biggest Motivation'

Meet Hardik's 'Biggest Motivation'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Hardik Pandya seemed to be in a happy mood as son Agastya joined him for a practice session.

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

'Don't Think US Will Cut Off Ties With UN'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Decline of the UN did not start with the Trump administration. It has been happening over the last two decades or more.'

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh share lead at Tata Steel Chess

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh share lead at Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanadhaa played out a solid draw with World champion D Gukesh in the eighth round of the Tata Steel Masters.

Hardik Pandya Reunited with Son Agastya

Hardik Pandya Reunited with Son Agastya

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Hardik Pandya was overjoyed to be reunited with son Agastya after the recent separation from his wife Natasa Stankovic.

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios crashes out in Brisbane

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios crashes out in Brisbane

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Djokovic tamed local favourite Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 in what was the top seeded Serbian's first tour-level singles match since October.

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

What Message Is Hardik Giving?

What Message Is Hardik Giving?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The olive green outfit choice drew comparisons with ex-wife Natasa Stankovic, who also shared photographs wearing similar colours.

Gukesh defeats Harikrishna, takes lead at Tata Steel

Gukesh defeats Harikrishna, takes lead at Tata Steel

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

World Champion D Gukesh has taken the joint lead at the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament after defeating his fellow Indian, P Harikrishna.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Serbia sealed their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in straightforward fashion but Britain survived another nail-biter before joining them in the last-eight on Thursday.

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays top

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays top

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

R Praggnanandhaa, who drew with Wei Yi of China in the sixth round, is the joint leader in the Tata Steel chess tournament.

Fun or dangerous?: Djokovic's take on coaching pods

Fun or dangerous?: Djokovic's take on coaching pods

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

On-court coaching, previously banned and punishable by point deductions, disqualification or even suspension from tournaments is being positively encouraged at Melbourne Park with "coaching pods"

The dream team: Djokovic and Murray join forces

The dream team: Djokovic and Murray join forces

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Retired tennis great Andy Murray has agreed to join Novak Djokovic's team and will coach him at the Australian Open next year, the Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion said on Saturday.

'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

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Here is what you need to know about the year's Australian Open:

PIX: Nadal rescues Spain but heartbreak for Djokovic's Serbia

PIX: Nadal rescues Spain but heartbreak for Djokovic's Serbia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Rafael Nadal put in some late-night overtime to drag hosts Spain into the Davis Cup semi-finals but Novak Djokovic's hopes were dashed in excruciating fashion as Serbia bowed out on Friday.

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster.

Kenin upsets Kasatkina in Tokyo, advances to semis

Kenin upsets Kasatkina in Tokyo, advances to semis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Sofia Kenin advanced to the Toray Pan Pacific Open semifinals with a 6-3, 6-4 upset of No. 3 seed Daria Kasatkina on Friday in Tokyo.

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

World champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Jorden van Foreest of Holland, while Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia as the two Indians shared the lead after a thrilling day at the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) on Saturday.

What Is Amala Celebrating?

What Is Amala Celebrating?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Varun's constant khubsoorati... Parineeti gets snapped in London... Malaika in magic light...

World Cup PHOTOS: Switzerland strike late to sink Serbia

World Cup PHOTOS: Switzerland strike late to sink Serbia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

A 90th-minute goal by Xherdan Shaqiri secured Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Serbia in a blistering-paced World Cup Group E match in Kaliningrad on Friday, putting them in a strong position to go through to the knockout round.

Hard road for Serbia after painful loss to Switzerland

Hard road for Serbia after painful loss to Switzerland

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Victory over Switzerland would have sent Serbia through with a game to spare but they now face the prospect of getting a result against the five-times World champions who have also yet to secure their place in the last 16.

U.S. Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

U.S. Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The prize money pool for this year's U.S. Open has been increased by 15% to $75 million, making it the largest purse in tennis history, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday.

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

There could be no place more appropriate for Djokovic to finally break free of his tie with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles than in her own backyard at Melbourne Park, where he has won the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup 10 times.

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic etched his name into Olympic history, capturing the gold medal in a thrilling victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic storms into his 50th Grand Slam semi-final after epic battle

Djokovic storms into his 50th Grand Slam semi-final after epic battle

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'It's one of the most epic matches I have played on this court, on any court really.'

PIX: Bayern Munich crush Frankfurt; Real Madrid ease to victory

PIX: Bayern Munich crush Frankfurt; Real Madrid ease to victory

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich powered past third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 with an impressive display of high-pressing football on Sunday.

Djokovic donates 1 million euros to help fight coronavirus in Serbia

Djokovic donates 1 million euros to help fight coronavirus in Serbia

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic pledged one million euros ($1.10 million) to help buy ventilators and other medical equipment in his native Serbia on Friday, joining a list of other athletes in the fight against coronavirus.

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta.

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Bromance on court- Djokovic and Kyrgios

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team on Monday

Ivanisevic predicts Djokovic's dominance to continue

Ivanisevic predicts Djokovic's dominance to continue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's triumphant Olympic campaign in Paris could motivate the 37-year-old

Djokovic's 100th title dream shattered: Sinner claims Shanghai Masters

Djokovic's 100th title dream shattered: Sinner claims Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Novak Djokovic's bid to add a 100th singles title to his trophy cabinet on Sunday was dashed after he was beaten 7-6(4), 6-3 by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday.

India 1-2 in Club Throw; Dharambir smashes Asian mark

India 1-2 in Club Throw; Dharambir smashes Asian mark

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Dharambir and Pranav Soorma scripted history as they won the gold and silver medal respectively in men's club throw - F51 final, at the Paralympics.

Chess Olympiad: Arjun Erigaisi leads from front again!

Chess Olympiad: Arjun Erigaisi leads from front again!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi scored his fourth victory on the trot and gave India an early lead in the match against Serbia in the fourth round of the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad.

France down Serbia to reach Davis Cup final

France down Serbia to reach Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Dusan Lajovic 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-2 to give France an unassailable 3-1 lead against Serbia and book their place in the Davis Cup final.