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US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A summary of the action on Day 3 at the US Open.

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Barty-Vandeweghe denied chance to celebrate title

Barty-Vandeweghe denied chance to celebrate title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A golden moment for Australian Ashleigh Barty and American CoCo Vandeweghe was tinged with disappointment when tournament officials did not let them speak to the crowd after winning the U.S. Open women's doubles final on Sunday.

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

For the fourth time in his career, the eighth-seeded Japanese has dropped one set or less en route to the quarter-finals of a major championship.

Gauff puts homework on hold to stun top seed Bertens

Gauff puts homework on hold to stun top seed Bertens

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

American teenager Coco Gauff stunned top seed Kiki Bertens to advance to her maiden WTA semi-final with a 7-6(1), 6-4 victory at the Linz Open in Austria on Friday, then went back to her hotel to do her schoolwork.

The 'fearless' Indian golfer who has a 'flawless game'

The 'fearless' Indian golfer who has a 'flawless game'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Shiv Kapur joined the chorus in showering praise on young Shubhankar Sharma, describing him as an 'exceptional talent' with maturity beyond his age.

Surging Tsitsipas to face Nadal in Toronto final

Surging Tsitsipas to face Nadal in Toronto final

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas slayed another tennis giant on Saturday, saving a match point as he toppled big-serving Kevin Anderson 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(7) in a thriller to set up a Rogers Cup final against top seed Rafael Nadal.

PIX: Serena stunned by World No 21 Sakkari

PIX: Serena stunned by World No 21 Sakkari

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Serena Williams was sent spinning out of the Western and Southern Open by Maria Sakkari on Tuesday after the Greek rallied from a set down to beat the 23-times Grand Slam champion 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-1 and reach the quarter-finals.

Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan on six-month deal

Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan on six-month deal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

AC Milan have signed Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer until the end of the season with an option for a further year, the Serie A club announced on Friday. Ibrahimovic, 38, returns to Milan where he helped the club win their last league title in 2010-11 and scored 56 goals in 85 games in two seasons.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Rusty Serena knocked out by Venus; Federer cruises

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Rusty Serena knocked out by Venus; Federer cruises

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the PNB Paribas Open played at Indian Wells in California on Monday

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

Rediff.com4 May 2018

American tennis ace Serena Williams has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open, saying that she needs more time to prepare for clay-court season.

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.' 'The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi.

Serena withdraws from WTA Tour Finals

Serena withdraws from WTA Tour Finals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

World No 2 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the season-ending WTA Championships in Singapore due to a shoulder injury.

PICS: Muhammad breaks own World mark to win 400m hurdles

PICS: Muhammad breaks own World mark to win 400m hurdles

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Images from Friday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships, in Doha.

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Chepngetich beats Doha heat to win midnight marathon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the World Championship midnight marathon on Friday, in a gruelling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.

Melania likely to visit govt school during Delhi stay

Melania likely to visit govt school during Delhi stay

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia are likely to give a tour of the school to the US first lady and brief her about the 'happiness curriculum' introduced by the AAP government, the sources said.

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Bucks hold moment of silence for Wisconsin parade attack victims.

Of kisses and selfies: Family time for US players after World Cup win

Of kisses and selfies: Family time for US players after World Cup win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Here are precious family moments that the players stole after their historic victory...

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

Miami Masters PIX: Isner upsets Cilic; Zverev, Venus advance

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

IMAGES from matches played at the Miami Masters in Key Biscayne, Florida

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

PICS: Super Serena makes second straight US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Overpowers Svitolina to reach second straight US Open final

Djokovic exit ends 'Big Three' reign over Grand Slams

Djokovic exit ends 'Big Three' reign over Grand Slams

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Not since Stan Wawrinka's 2016 US Open triumph has a Grand Slam been won by someone other than the 'Big Three', winners of the last 13 major titles.

What to expect at US Open Day 2

What to expect at US Open Day 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Federer, Djokovic headline Day 2 at Flushing Meadows

Federer outlasts Kyrgios to set up Nadal final

Federer outlasts Kyrgios to set up Nadal final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Rafael Nadal, who lost all four of his previous Miami Open finals, will be out to snap a run of three straight defeats against Roger Federer.

Nadal confident ahead of US Open title defence

Nadal confident ahead of US Open title defence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The World No 1 told reporters on Friday that his strong performances this season -- including clinching yet another Roland Garros title in June -- have given him momentum heading into the fourth major of the year next week.

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Kohlschreiber, 35, stunned the top seed and five-times former champion 6-4, 6-4 in Indian Wells, leaving the Serb to conclude it had just been "one of those days".

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Andy Murray will play in the singles at next week's Winston-Salem Open as he continues his comeback from hip surgery.

Ready for big clash of styles in US Open men's final?

Ready for big clash of styles in US Open men's final?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Novak Djokovic heads into his US Open final clash with Juan Martin del Potro on Sunday knowing he faces a challenge - a very big challenge indeed.

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

PICS: Fabbiano stuns Thiem; Nadal solid and sure

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

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

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

American Madison Keys overcame late leads by Svetlana Kuznetsova in both sets to defeat the Russian for the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday.

Nadal says mental strength has returned

Nadal says mental strength has returned

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Rafa Nadal says his mental stability has returned after a topsy-turvy year for the former world number one.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Roger Federer handed Nick Kyrgios a 6-4 6-1 7-5 tennis masterclass by storming into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday with a ruthless display that left the Australian talking to himself and waving the white flag.

Andreescu, Del Potro set to miss Australian Open

Andreescu, Del Potro set to miss Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Juan Martin Del Potro, who reached the quarter-final of the Australian Open on two occasions, has been battling problems with his right knee since June last year

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Blaise Matuidi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored first half goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday in their International Champions Cup clash in Chicago.

Who will win WTA Player of the Year?

Who will win WTA Player of the Year?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Other nominees for the prize are Angelique Kerber (Germany), Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic and Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark).

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Diego Costa scored four goals as Real Madrid were embarrassed 7-3 by rivals Atletico Madrid in the final match of their United States tour, in New Jersey, on Friday

Wawrinka storms back to win Geneva tournament

Wawrinka storms back to win Geneva tournament

Rediff.com27 May 2017

World number three Stanislas Wawrinka stormed back from a set down to beat German qualifier Mischa Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and retain the men's title in Geneva on Saturday.

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

"Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn't want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel," Djokovic said in a live Facebook chat with several fellow Serbian athletes.

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

PICS: Pandemic Games end as Tokyo douses Olympic flame

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Images for Sunday's closing ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics.

Not the first time Serena clashed with US Open officials!

Not the first time Serena clashed with US Open officials!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

A factfile on Serena Williams's controversial moments with officials at the US Open following her defeat to Japan's Naomi Osaka in Saturday's final.