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Nadal cruises into Barcelona semis; Tsitsipas stuns Thiem

Nadal cruises into Barcelona semis; Tsitsipas stuns Thiem

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he reached the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Slovakia's Martin Klizan on Friday. The defending champion will face David Goffin on Saturday after the Belgian beat Spaniard Roberto Bautista 6-7(3), 6-2, 6-2.

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 4

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 4

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Wednesday.

Mladenovic beats pain and Brady to advance

Mladenovic beats pain and Brady to advance

Rediff.com30 May 2017

French hope Kristina Mladenovic fought through the pain with a 3-6, 6-3, 8-6 win over American Jennifer Brady in the French Open first round on Monday.

Sharapova handed wild card for Rogers Cup in Toronto

Sharapova handed wild card for Rogers Cup in Toronto

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Maria Sharapova's comeback from a doping ban will include an appearance at the Rogers Cup in August after the former world number one was granted a wild card by the organisers of the Toronto tournament on Tuesday.

Sharapova faces 10-match marathon to win Wimbledon

Sharapova faces 10-match marathon to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Maria Sharapova will probably have to win 10 matches to claim a second Wimbledon title this year after deciding on Friday not to request a wildcard for the championships.

Sharapova gets wildcard for Wimbledon warm-up event

Sharapova gets wildcard for Wimbledon warm-up event

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard to the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Birmingham in June.

Sharapova ready to 'rise up again' after being left out of French Open

Sharapova ready to 'rise up again' after being left out of French Open

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'No words, games, or actions will ever stop me from reaching my own dreams. And I have many'

Wozniacki eases into Stuttgart semi-finals

Wozniacki eases into Stuttgart semi-finals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

World number one Caroline Wozniacki survived an early scare to win 10 straight games and crush German Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday for a spot in the last four of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.

What Sharapova must do after French Open snub

What Sharapova must do after French Open snub

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Maria Sharapova can rise above the furore surrounding her return from a 15-month doping ban if she accepts the decision to deny her a wild card entry to the French Open without rancour, former world number three Pam Shriver has said.

Sharapova retires hurt in Rome, Wimbledon main draw hopes hit

Sharapova retires hurt in Rome, Wimbledon main draw hopes hit

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Maria Sharapova retired injured from her second round match with Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni at the Italian Open on Tuesday.

Here's why Sharapova was DENIED French Open wildcard

Here's why Sharapova was DENIED French Open wildcard

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The president of the French tennis federation (FFT) said he had a moral responsibility to deny Maria Sharapova a wildcard invitation to this month's French Open as the sport continues its fight against doping.

No French Open wildcard for two-time champion Maria Sharapova

No French Open wildcard for two-time champion Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The 30-year-old Russian, who made her comeback last month after serving a suspension following a positive test for heart drug meldonium at last year's Australian Open, had hoped for a favour from the French Tennis Federation (FFT) because her ranking, currently 211, does not warrant an automatic place.

Sharapova targeting return to the top

Sharapova targeting return to the top

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Maria Sharapova says she is not looking too far ahead after returning from a doping suspension but concedes she is eager to be competing for the biggest titles in tennis again.

Here's why Sharapova is getting wildcards

Here's why Sharapova is getting wildcards

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The level of media coverage surrounding Maria Sharapova's return to tennis from a doping suspension has been a key factor in the five-time Grand Slam winner being offered wildcards to events, men's world number one Andy Murray has said.

Henin sees off frustrated Jankovic in Stuttgart

Henin sees off frustrated Jankovic in Stuttgart

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Justine Henin continued her impressive return to tennis when she fought back to beat former World No 1 Jelena Jankovic 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 in Stuttgart on Friday, leaving her opponent exasperated.

Henin overcomes fiery German in Stuttgart

Henin overcomes fiery German in Stuttgart

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Four-times French Open champion Justine Henin overcame a broken finger and fired-up German opponent to win her opening match at Stuttgart on Wednesday, her first clay court tournament since her comeback.

Here's why Murray expects Sharapova to play at Wimbledon

Here's why Murray expects Sharapova to play at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Russian can qualify for the main draw at Wimbledon by reaching the semi-final of either the Madrid or Rome tournaments.

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Maria Sharapova congratulates pregnant rival Serena

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Maria Sharapova has offered her congratulations to pregnant rival Serena Williams.

'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard

'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard called Maria Sharapova as a 'cheater' over her return from a drugs ban and suggested the Russian should be banned for life.

Sharapova marks comeback from doping ban with win over Vinci

Sharapova marks comeback from doping ban with win over Vinci

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Former world number one Maria Sharapova made a winning comeback to the tour on Wednesday following her 15-month doping ban, beating Italian Roberta Vinci in straight sets in the first round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.

Do you think Sharapova should be punished more?

Do you think Sharapova should be punished more?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Women's Tennis Association Chief Executive Steve Simon has defended the wildcard entry awarded to former world number one Maria Sharapova.

Champions League: Messi's brace sinks Stuttgart

Champions League: Messi's brace sinks Stuttgart

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Lionel Messi's brilliance sent holders Barcelona through to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 dismantling of VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday.

Dope ban: Sharapova blames ITF

Dope ban: Sharapova blames ITF

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Five-times Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has criticised the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for not doing enough to make her aware that meldonium had been added to the list of banned substances last year.

Sports Shorts: India, Pakistan set to lock horns in Kabaddi Masters

Sports Shorts: India, Pakistan set to lock horns in Kabaddi Masters

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal wins

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Former world number one Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise second-round exit at the Barcelona Open when the Serb was beaten 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 by world number 140 Martin Klizan on Wednesday.

Bayern demolish Stuttgart with Gomez hat-trick

Bayern demolish Stuttgart with Gomez hat-trick

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Mario Gomez scored a hat-trick against his former club to give champions Bayern Munich a 5-3 win at error-prone Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Champions: Barca, Inter, Stuttgart in last 16

Champions: Barca, Inter, Stuttgart in last 16

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Holders Barcelona booked a Champions League last 16 berth with a 2-1 win at Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday and were joined by Group F rivals Inter Milan, who sealed their passage with a 2-0 home defeat of Rubin Kazan.

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Greek league leaders confirmed the move but did not give financial details. Local media said Toure would be paid around 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million) for one season.

Haas leaves Wimbledon with heavy heart but bag full of memories

Haas leaves Wimbledon with heavy heart but bag full of memories

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The 39-year-old German, awarded a wildcard for his 16th and final appearance at the All England Club, had to accept his body was "not cooperating anymore" as he slumped to a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 first-round defeat by Belgian qualifier Ruben Bemelmans.

Evert has no issue with Sharapova wildcards

Evert has no issue with Sharapova wildcards

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Former American great Chris Evert has no issue with tournaments handing Maria Sharapova wildcard entries as the Russian former world number one makes her way back from a doping ban, she said on Wednesday.

Petrova reaches Stuttgart final

Petrova reaches Stuttgart final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

Russia's Nadia Petrova muscled her way into the final of the Stuttgart Grand Prix with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Saturday.

Federer demolishes Zverev to win ninth Halle title; Lopez beats Cilic

Federer demolishes Zverev to win ninth Halle title; Lopez beats Cilic

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

World number five Roger Federer delivered a tennis masterclass to beat rising star Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-3 and clinch a record ninth Halle Open title on Sunday as he lay down a marker in the lead-up to Wimbledon.

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Top seed Roger Federer will challenge for a ninth Halle Open title after reaching the Wimbledon warm-up event final with a 6-4 7-6(5) victory over rising Russian talent Karen Khachanov on Saturday.

Federer cruises past defending champ Mayer into Halle semis

Federer cruises past defending champ Mayer into Halle semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Top seed Roger Federer reached the Halle Open semi-finals on Friday, beating defending champion Florian Mayer 6-3, 6-4 and edging closer to a ninth title at the Wimbledon tune-up event.

Is this the sign that French Open chief will snub Sharapova?

Is this the sign that French Open chief will snub Sharapova?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Newly-elected president of the French Tennis Federation (FFT), Bernard Giudicelli, has indicated that they are reluctant to hand Maria Sharapova a wild card entry for this year's Grand Slam tournament despite the embattled Russian tennis star returning from a doping ban.

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Cilic marches past Querrey into Queen's semis

Murray subtly hits out at Sharapova

Murray subtly hits out at Sharapova

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

World number one Andy Murray is against giving wild cards to players returning from doping bans but the 29-year-old understands why tournament organisers make an exception for "big names".

Tennis Roundup: Konta through to semi-finals; Berdych crashes out

Tennis Roundup: Konta through to semi-finals; Berdych crashes out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the tennis courts.

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Rafael Nadal returns to his favourite tournament, albeit not his preferred court, to begin pursuit of a record-extending 10th French Open title on Monday against Frenchman Benoit Paire.