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Paris Masters: Murray one win away from World Tour Finals berth

Paris Masters: Murray one win away from World Tour Finals berth

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Andy Murray is within one match of securing his place in the ATP World Tour Finals after easing past local favourite Julien Benneteau 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the Paris Masters.

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Thomas Archer Bata says if the tax rate is kept above 20% it will be a very big hit.

'Hungry' Paes won't stop yet... eyes new partner, more Slams in 2017

'Hungry' Paes won't stop yet... eyes new partner, more Slams in 2017

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Having ticked off all the boxes during an eventful 2016, a 'hungry' Leander Paes is in search of a new partner with an aim to take his coveted Grand Slam titles tally to 20.

Bankers say end of loose monetary policy era has fuelled volatility

Bankers say end of loose monetary policy era has fuelled volatility

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

We may now be experiencing the darker side of the massive monetary stimulus of past years, said Rajan.

Khangchendzonga, Nalanda make it to UNESCO's World Heritage List

Khangchendzonga, Nalanda make it to UNESCO's World Heritage List

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The meeting had resumed for a day on Sunday, after being suspended a day earlier due to a failed coup bid in Turkey which claimed over 260 lives.

AO PICS: Nadal, Kyrgios breeze into Round 3

AO PICS: Nadal, Kyrgios breeze into Round 3

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday

Federer strengthens bid for Tour finals with Pospisil win

Federer strengthens bid for Tour finals with Pospisil win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Roger Federer took a big step towards securing his endangered place in the ATP World Tour Finals by overcoming rising Canadian talent Vasek Pospisil 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-5 in the Basel Open semi-finals on Saturday.

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Roger Federer claims Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final on Sunday to win his 18th Grand Slam singles title.

Federer's consecutive Slam appearance record broken by Lopez

Federer's consecutive Slam appearance record broken by Lopez

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Spaniard Feliciano Lopez has not beaten Roger Federer in 13 attempts but he finally got one over him on Tuesday without even needing to lay a glove on the Swiss great.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

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

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Evergreen Federer already eyeing 2019 Aus Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Australian Open champion Roger Federer is set to continue defying Father Time after announcing he will return to defend his title next year.

Grand Slam success: How Roger Federer does it

Grand Slam success: How Roger Federer does it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The tennis player's 20th Grand Slam win speaks volumes about his commitment to the game.

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Euro qualifiers: Spain beat Faroe Islands, Italy win

Euro qualifiers: Spain beat Faroe Islands, Italy win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Sergio Ramos equalled Iker Casillas's record of 167 appearances for Spain on an emotional night at Sporting Gijon's El Molinon stadium, which paid tribute to the late Spain and Sporting forward Quini before kickoff.

Paris Masters round-up: Paes-Nadal knocked out; Djokovic, Wawrinka advance

Paris Masters round-up: Paes-Nadal knocked out; Djokovic, Wawrinka advance

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

All the results from the matches played in the BNP Paribas Paris Masters on Tuesday

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

French Open PIX: Djokovic crushes young Ymer in opener

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Tuesday.

Federer opens hardcourt season with win

Federer opens hardcourt season with win

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Roger Federer got his delayed hardcourt season off to a positive start with straightforward 6-3, 7-6 (7) win over Germany's Phillip Kohlschreiber to ease into the third round of the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday.

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

Paris Masters: Federer battles past Chardy for third round berth

Paris Masters: Federer battles past Chardy for third round berth

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Roger Federer kept up his hopes of finishing the year as World No 1 when he downed Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

How Wawrinka dashed Djokovic's Paris dream...

How Wawrinka dashed Djokovic's Paris dream...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

As his blazing backhand skidded off from inside the baseline, Stanislas Wawrinka sent his racket rocketing skywards after dashing Novak Djokovic's French Open dreams with a victory barely anyone expected on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter began his fifth term at the helm of football's governing body on Saturday facing the daunting task of restoring public faith in an organisation tainted by allegations of corruption and deeply divided over his re-election.

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

9 push ups that'll keep you fit

9 push ups that'll keep you fit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

It's one of the best body-weight exercises for the upper body.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kerber, Halep advance; Pliskova knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kerber, Halep advance; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Spain's Rafael Nadal was at his dominant best against Pablo Carreno Busta on Saturday, brushing aside his compatriot 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to move into the fourth round at the Australian Open. Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Novartis sues Biocon for patent breach

Novartis sues Biocon for patent breach

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The multinational has filed infringement proceedings and is seeking an injunction against the Indian rival at the Delhi High Court, trying to block the Bangalore-based biotechnology firm from launching a generic version of Galvus, also known as vildagliptin.

EPL: Chelsea, Watford make it three wins in a row

EPL: Chelsea, Watford make it three wins in a row

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Chelsea kept up their 100 percent start to the English Premier League season by snatching a 2-1 win at a stubborn Newcastle United on Sunday, grabbing victory thanks to a late own goal by DeAndre Yedlin.

WTA Finals: Williams, Halep enjoy opening wins

WTA Finals: Williams, Halep enjoy opening wins

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Serena Williams shook off the rust and a feisty challenge from Serbia's Ana Ivanovic to open the defence of her WTA Finals title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the opening match of the elite eight-player tournament on Monday.

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.

English FA back Platini's FIFA presidency bid

English FA back Platini's FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The English FA have thrown their weight behind Michel Platini's bid to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.

Coach Gopi confident of rich medal haul at Badminton World C'ships

Coach Gopi confident of rich medal haul at Badminton World C'ships

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Confident about their preparation for the upcoming World Championships, India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand said the home shuttlers have the best chance of winning multiple medals at the prestigious tournament next month.

Sindhu survives scare to enter quarters of China Open

Sindhu survives scare to enter quarters of China Open

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu and Ajay Jayaram advanced to the quarter-finals after registering thrilling three-game wins over their respective opponents in the second round of the China Super Series Premier, in Fuzhou, on Thursday.

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'It's a new era and will be like adapting to a different routine. Moya has come with new ideas and new methods of working that have worked well and we are excited'

Champions League: Spurs' Kane matches Gerrard in Juve draw

Champions League: Spurs' Kane matches Gerrard in Juve draw

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg matches played across Europe on Tuesday

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

US Open PIX: Serena whips Sharapova; easy for Djokovic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

A summary of the first day's play at the US Open.

Federer subdues old-school Zverev to reach Wimbledon last 16

Federer subdues old-school Zverev to reach Wimbledon last 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Federer is safely into the second week at the All England Club for the 15th time.

Ramkumar qualifies for Chennai Open, faces Somdev in first round

Ramkumar qualifies for Chennai Open, faces Somdev in first round

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Indian wild card entrant Jeevan Nedunchezhian crashed out of the Chennai Open after a bright start soon after Ramkumar Ramanathan stormed into the singles main draw with a superb win over higher-ranked Slovakian Norbert Gombos in Chennai.

Court bars Cipla from selling copy of Novartis respiratory drug

Court bars Cipla from selling copy of Novartis respiratory drug

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Court has barred generic drugmaker Cipla Ltd from making or selling a cheaper copy of Novartis AG's respiratory drug Onbrez domestically.

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

India hits Nestle with $99 million lawsuit after noodle scare

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

The government has filed a lawsuit against Swiss food firm Nestle's Indian unit, seeking Rs 640 crore ($99 million) in damages on behalf of consumers after the country's worst packaged food scare in a decade.

King of Queen's Murray falls in first round as top three seeds exit

King of Queen's Murray falls in first round as top three seeds exit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

With temperatures reaching almost 38 degrees on court, Murray, a twice Wimbledon champion, was beaten 7-6(4), 6-2 by Australian world number 90 Jordan Thompson.