News for 'sunshine double'

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

The Fifth Major...and doing the double

The Fifth Major...and doing the double

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

What makes winning in Indian Wells and Miami difficult is the fact that the two tournaments are held back-to-back, over four weeks, and in completely different directions. No wonder they are sometimes labeled as the 'Fifth Major'.

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Djokovic said his son had won his first tournament on the same day he won the Italian Open

How Alcaraz reclaimed World No 1 spot

How Alcaraz reclaimed World No 1 spot

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Victory over Medvedev meant Alcaraz became the youngest man to win the Indian Wells and Miami Open titles, a feat dubbed the 'Sunshine Double'.

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Thousands of athletes and staff roamed the Olympic village freely, mingling at cafes and swapping souvenir pins.

Kvitova upsets Rybakina to win first Miami Open crown

Kvitova upsets Rybakina to win first Miami Open crown

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Petra Kvitova turned back the clock to upset Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 7-6(14), 6-2 on Saturday to win her first Miami Open crown and ninth WTA 1000 title.

EPL: Arsenal, Brighton, Newcastle win in opening round

EPL: Arsenal, Brighton, Newcastle win in opening round

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Round-up of matches from the opening weekend of the English Premier League 2024-25

PIX: Man United bag FA Cup title to end season on high

PIX: Man United bag FA Cup title to end season on high

Rediff.com25 May 2024

IMAGES from the FA Cup final played between Manchester City and Manchester United, at Wembley Stadium, London, Britain, on Saturday

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United.

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Canada's Bianca Andreescu upset Greek seventh seed Maria Sakkari to reach the last 32, while Japan's Taro Daniel crushed world number 15 Alexander Zverev.

Sinner, Djokovic reach Monte Carlo Masters semis

Sinner, Djokovic reach Monte Carlo Masters semis

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Novak Djokovic also surpassed Rafael Nadal to make a record 77 Masters 1000 semi-final appearances.

PIX: Manchester City continue march; Burnley relegated

PIX: Manchester City continue march; Burnley relegated

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Manchester City took another decisive step toward an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title with a 4-0 demolition of Fulham.

Mertens, Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at US Open

Mertens, Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at US Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Mertens fell to the court and Sabalenka looked to the sky in disbelief before they embraced.

Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles title

Williams sisters win Australian Open doubles title

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Defending champions Serena and Venus Williams defeated Cara Black and Liezel Huber 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday, maintaining the partnership's perfect record in grand slam finals.

Osaka fires 18 aces to reach Miami Open final

Osaka fires 18 aces to reach Miami Open final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Four-times Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired off 18 aces as the Japanese former world number beat Swiss Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach her first Miami Open final.

Dulko-Pennetta win women's doubles at Aus Open

Dulko-Pennetta win women's doubles at Aus Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Argentine Gisela Dulko and Italy's Flavia Pennetta beat Eastern Europeans Victoria Azarenka and Maria Kirilenko 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 to win the Australian Open women's doubles titles on Friday.

PIX: Spinners, openers put India in control on Day 1

PIX: Spinners, openers put India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

India bowled England out for 218 and cruised to 135/1 in their robust reply to seize early control of the fifth and final test.

Goa On The Menu

Goa On The Menu

Rediff.com11 May 2022

How many of these dishes have you tried?

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open

Kyrgios' sudden withdrawal leaves team in a funk

Kyrgios' sudden withdrawal leaves team in a funk

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Kyrgios, who opted out of Australia's Davis Cup team this year, later posted a video on Instagram where he was seen out in the sunshine at a harbour with the caption 'Beautiful day'.

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified comfortably faster but dropped five places for a gearbox change.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz battles into round 3; Pegula out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Ananya, Sara Are Looking Back At YOU

Ananya, Sara Are Looking Back At YOU

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Get working on your over-the-shoulder pout. Let these celebs hand hold you.

The Oval Test: Pakistan scent victory after Younis double ton

The Oval Test: Pakistan scent victory after Younis double ton

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Younis Khan's superb 218 put Pakistan in a strong position before they picked up four England wickets to take complete control on the third day of the fourth and final Test at The Oval on Saturday.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Pujara scores fourth successive ton in County

Pujara scores fourth successive ton in County

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Pujara batted with an attacking intent, completing his three-figure mark in 133 balls with 13 boundaries and two sixes.

PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Australia reduced South Africa to 149 for six at the close of play on the fourth day of the rain-disrupted third Test on Saturday after declaring on 475/4 in pursuit of a victory that would give them a 3-0 series sweep.

Seen Alessandra's Naked Wedding Gown?

Seen Alessandra's Naked Wedding Gown?

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Brazilian model dazzled in the white ball gown with a sheer bodice.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Leaders Barcelona played out a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe battled for a home point in a hard-fought game on Sunday.

Miami Open: Azarenka, Djokovic roll into semis

Miami Open: Azarenka, Djokovic roll into semis

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Victoria Azarenka withstood some early pressure from Britain's Johanna Konta to continue her quest for a third Miami Open title with a 6-4, 6-2 quarter-final victory on Wednesday.

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Purists may hope for a better balance between bat and ball compared to previous slugfests, and the big grounds and long boundaries may offer some relief for bowlers while putting a premium on fielding.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Education can be affordable... This Delhi school proves it

Education can be affordable... This Delhi school proves it

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Sunshine Schools are looking to attract interest from members of the urban 'aspirational' class -- vegetable vendors, security guards, drivers, etc -- who cannot afford the fees charged by budget private schools.

How is Manushi Chillar spending her time?

How is Manushi Chillar spending her time?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

So what is keeping movie folk busy during the lockdown?

Miami Open: Andreescu pulls off great escape, Venus rolls on

Miami Open: Andreescu pulls off great escape, Venus rolls on

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the matches played at the Miami Open on Thursday

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Ranji Final PIX: Yash, Shubham tons deflate Mumbai, MP close in on maiden title

Ranji Final PIX: Yash, Shubham tons deflate Mumbai, MP close in on maiden title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final played between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.