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Thiem proves a man for all surfaces after Stuttgart win

Thiem proves a man for all surfaces after Stuttgart win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Austrian Dominic Thiem became the first player to capture titles on three different surfaces this year when he finished off Philipp Kohlschreiber to win the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart on Monday.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's chair with her racket after suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Maria Sakkari in the Italian Open second round on Wednesday.

'I don't have a Grand Slam because I don't deserve it'

'I don't have a Grand Slam because I don't deserve it'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Only three active players -- Novak Djokovic (1080), Nadal (804) and Roger Federer (742) -- have more singles victories than him in world tennis. All this means that David Ferrer has won the most number of matches on the ATP Tour without a Grand Slam title.

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

In-form Stephens beats Vesnina to claim Charleston title

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

American seventh seed Sloane Stephens captured her third title of 2016 by defeating Russian qualifier Elena Vesnina 7-6(4), 6-2 in the final of the Volvo Car Open clay court event in South Carolina on Sunday.

First round exit for Paes-Chardy from Mexico Open

First round exit for Paes-Chardy from Mexico Open

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes and his French doubles partner Jeremy Chardy crashed out of the Mexico Open after losing in straight sets in the first round in Acapulco on Wednesday.

Tennis Roundup: Ruthless Nadal storms into semis

Tennis Roundup: Ruthless Nadal storms into semis

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

A ruthless Sorana Cirstea took full advantage of Karolina Pliskova's patchy form at the China Open on Thursday, reaching the quarter-finals as she consigned the recently dethroned world number one to a 6-1, 7-5 defeat.

Malaysian Open: Ferrer beats Lopez to win title

Malaysian Open: Ferrer beats Lopez to win title

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

David Ferrer beat his fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 7-5, 7-5 in the final of the Malaysian Open on Sunday to capture the 25th title of his career and his fourth this year.

Ferrer downs Nishikori for fourth Mexico title

Ferrer downs Nishikori for fourth Mexico title

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

David Ferrer won a record-equalling fourth Mexican Open title with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Kei Nishikori in the Acapulco hardcourt final.

Top spot fixation? No; Eager to beat Serena? Yes!

Top spot fixation? No; Eager to beat Serena? Yes!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Regaining the world's top ranking in women's tennis is less important to Maria Sharapova.

World Cup sidelights: Robben trolls are all the rage on the internet!

World Cup sidelights: Robben trolls are all the rage on the internet!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

World Cup sidelights: All the fun news from Brazil right here...

PHOTOS: Fiery protests in Mexico over alleged student massacre

PHOTOS: Fiery protests in Mexico over alleged student massacre

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you glimpses of the violent protests that has rocked Acapulco in southern Mexico.

10 movie gems from Berlin

10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'

Photos: The hurt is over at last for Nadal

Photos: The hurt is over at last for Nadal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Rafael Nadal's fist-pumping comeback reached a new high with his victory at the Mexican Open on Sunday, giving tennis fans hope the 11-time Grand Slam champion can return to the top of the game.

Will Nadal clinch his eighth French Open title?

Will Nadal clinch his eighth French Open title?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Facts and figures on Sunday's all-Spanish men's French Open final between Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer.

Nadal thumps Wawrinka to claim Madrid Open title

Nadal thumps Wawrinka to claim Madrid Open title

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Rafael Nadal claimed a fifth title since his return from injury when the Spanish world number five dismissed 15th-seeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday.

8 countries that are UNSAFE for women tourists

8 countries that are UNSAFE for women tourists

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Recent cases have put the spotlight on the safety of women travellers around the world.

PICS: Mexican mamasitas in sexy shorts and skirts!

PICS: Mexican mamasitas in sexy shorts and skirts!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Designer Pia Pauro's Mexican-themed line was all about Acapulco glamour on Day One of the LFW.

Nadal to meet Nalbandian in Brazil Open final

Nadal to meet Nalbandian in Brazil Open final

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Rafa Nadal battled to a 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 win over Argentine Martin Alund in Sao Paulo on Saturday to qualify for the Brazil Open final.

Rathore, Sodhi to lead Indian challenge in Shotgun World Cups

Rathore, Sodhi to lead Indian challenge in Shotgun World Cups

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Athens Olympics silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Ronjan Sodhi will spearhead Indian challenge at the ISSF Shotgun World Cups in Mexico and United Arab Emirates in March and April.

Zeballos surprises Nadal to win Chilean Open

Zeballos surprises Nadal to win Chilean Open

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Argentine Horacio Zeballos sprung a major surprise by beating Rafael Nadal 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 to win the Chilean Open on Sunday and clinch the first title of his career.

Errani keeps twin title dream alive with doubles victory

Errani keeps twin title dream alive with doubles victory

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Sara Errani warmed up for her singles final by teaming up with fellow Italian Roberta Vinci to win the French Open women's doubles title on Friday by beating seventh-seeded Russians Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Nadal overcomes slow start to advance in Chile

Nadal overcomes slow start to advance in Chile

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Rafael Nadal overcame a slow start to beat Argentine Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-2 and advance to the third round of the Chilean Open with his first singles victory in seven months on Wednesday.

Nadal wins doubles match on Chilean comeback

Nadal wins doubles match on Chilean comeback

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Rafael Nadal made a successful comeback after a seven-month injury absence with victory in the first round of the Chilean Open doubles on Tuesday.

A year that witnessed Ferrer trump Djokovic, Federer

A year that witnessed Ferrer trump Djokovic, Federer

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

A round-up of the players who impressed the most on the ATP Tour in 2012.

Two Indian shooters banned for 'mental harassment'

Two Indian shooters banned for 'mental harassment'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

The two shooters, whose names were not made public, were slapped the bans for "mental harassment involving incidences of abusive and indecent language". They have been banned from all international and national tournaments till their suspension period ends.

Earthquake measuring 7.6 rocks Mexico

Earthquake measuring 7.6 rocks Mexico

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake was Guerrero region, located 186 kilometres from Acapulco city.

Tokyo Pan Pacific Open: Sharapova eases past Safarova

Tokyo Pan Pacific Open: Sharapova eases past Safarova

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Maria Sharapova overcame more problems with her serve to beat Czech Lucie Safarova 6-2, 7-6 and reach the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday.

In-form Errani sends Bartoli packing in Tokyo

In-form Errani sends Bartoli packing in Tokyo

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Italy's Sara Errani ended the French resistance at the Pan Pacific Open, rallying to defeat ninth seed Marion Bartoli 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the last eight of the WTA premier five event on Wednesday.

Sharapova, Radwanska advance at Indian Wells

Sharapova, Radwanska advance at Indian Wells

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Former champion Maria Sharapova survived a tough battle with Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro on Sunday, winning 7-5, 6-3 to book her place in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.

Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight

Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Four-times champion Roger Federer was delighted to welcome back to the ATP Tour his long-time rival Rafa Nadal, a man he could face in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Madrid Open: Defending champ Kvitova knocked out

Madrid Open: Defending champ Kvitova knocked out

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Defending champion Petra Kvitova was upset by qualifier and Czech compatriot Lucie Hradecka 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday.

Nadal to play Ferrer in Barcelona final

Nadal to play Ferrer in Barcelona final

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Top seed Rafa Nadal set up an all-Spanish final against David Ferrer at the Barcelona Open after blasting his way past compatriot Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 6-4 on Saturday.

Nadal to miss Australian Open due to illness

Nadal to miss Australian Open due to illness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

French Open champion Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from next month's Australian Open because of a stomach virus that has disrupted his recovery from a knee injury.

Tennis 2011: Ferrer, Tsonga prove worthy challengers to Big Four

Tennis 2011: Ferrer, Tsonga prove worthy challengers to Big Four

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

If the Big Four continued to dominate, there were a few who managed to make an impact as well.

Ferrer thumps local hero Nishikori in Tokyo

Ferrer thumps local hero Nishikori in Tokyo

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Spain's David Ferrer produced a clinical 6-4, 6-3 victory over local hope Kei Nishikori to reach the last 16 of the Japan Open on Tuesday.

Former Mexico defender Flores dies in shooting

Former Mexico defender Flores dies in shooting

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Former Mexico defender Ignacio Flores has died after a truck he was travelling in was shot at by unidentified gunmen near Cuernavaca.

Soderling, Spaniards march on at Barcelona Open

Soderling, Spaniards march on at Barcelona Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

French Open runner-up Robin Soderling ruined Eduardo Schwank's 24th-birthday celebrations when he thrashed the unseeded Argentine 6-2, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Friday.

Tennis: Monfils withdraws after San Jose win

Tennis: Monfils withdraws after San Jose win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Second seed Gael Monfils withdrew from the San Jose Open tournament on Friday after defeating American wild card Tim Smyczek 6-4, 7-6 in the quarter-finals.

Nalbandian stunned by unseeded Koellerer

Nalbandian stunned by unseeded Koellerer

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Top seed David Nalbandian was knocked out of the first round of the Acapulco Open late on Tuesday, losing 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 to unseeded Austrian Daniel Koellerer. Nalbandian swept through the first set in 31 minutes but fell to pieces after that, producing a string of unforced errors as 116th ranked Koellerer charged into the second round.

Manavjit traps gold in Mexico World Cup

Manavjit traps gold in Mexico World Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

World champion marksman Manavjit Singh Sandhu lived upto his top billing and clinched the trap gold in the ISSF World Cup at Acapulco, Mexico.