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Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls
Rediff.com30 Sep 2022At the event the day earlier, Neymar thanked Bolsonaro for "this illustrious visit."
For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy
Rediff.com22 Sep 2022India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member.
Jabeur vows to come back swinging after crushing US Open defeat
Rediff.com11 Sep 2022Ons Jabeur struggled to hold back the tears after losing a second consecutive Grand Slam final on Saturday, but while the Tunisian said her US Open defeat to Iga Swiatek was tough to take she vowed to come back swinging.
PIX: Sensational Swiatek downs Jabeur for first US Open crown
Rediff.com11 Sep 2022World number one Iga Swiatek beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) in the US Open final on Saturday to claim her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title.
Swiatek up against tough foe Jabeur in US Open final
Rediff.com10 Sep 2022A crowd favourite for her creative playing style, Ons Jabeur rolls into her second straight Grand Slam championship match brimming with confidence, with lessons learned from her heartbreaking loss at the All England Club to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina.
US Open PICS: Swiatek, Jabeur to clash in women's final
Rediff.com9 Sep 2022A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.
US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted
Rediff.com7 Sep 2022A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.
US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run
Rediff.com3 Sep 2022A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.
'My crazy coach tattooed my name'
Rediff.com25 Aug 2022Vukov has tattooed Rybakina's name and the date of this year's Wimbledon final on his right arm
Antim Panghal wins historic Jr World Wrestling gold
Rediff.com20 Aug 2022The Indian defeated Kazakhstan's Atlyn Shagayeva 8-0 final to emerge the first Indian to win gold in the competition's 34-year long history.
Fencer Bhavani loses in Cairo World Championships
Rediff.com20 Jul 2022India's first Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi bowed out of the World Championships after losing in the second round of senior women's individual sabre event in Cairo on Wednesday.
No fairytale ending for Jabeur at Wimbledon
Rediff.com10 Jul 2022Ons Jabeur was so fixated on winning that she had even replaced her niece's photograph with an image of the Venus Rosewater Dish on the screensaver of her mobile phone.
Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title
Rediff.com9 Jul 2022Rybakina is the youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011.
How Rybakina Reached Wimbledon Final
Rediff.com9 Jul 2022The 23-year-old Kazakh, whose previous best performance in a Grand Slam was reaching the quarter-final at the French Open last year, would like TO create history on the hallowed turf of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Ostracized by Wimbledon, Russians back Moscow-born Rybakina in final
Rediff.com8 Jul 2022Russians scoffed at Wimbledon's efforts to keep their compatriots out of the tournament after Moscow-born Elena Rybakina became the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach a Grand Slam final.
Ons Jabeur's Journey To Wimbledon Final
Rediff.com8 Jul 2022Ons Jabeur, who is known as the 'Minister of Happiness' back home in Tunisia, is hoping she can live up to that moniker by becoming the first African woman to win a Grand Slam singles title -- and where better to achieve that feat than Wimbledon.
Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win
Rediff.com8 Jul 2022Jabeur has been a trailblazer for her region throughout her career, last year becoming the first Arab player to win a WTA title, the first to crack the top 10 and the first to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina downs Halep to set up Jabeur final
Rediff.com7 Jul 2022Tunisia's Ons Jabeur lifted the spirits of an entire continent as she became the first Arab and first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final with a rousing 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over her barbecue buddy Tatjana Maria on Thursday.
PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next
Rediff.com4 Jul 2022Images from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on Sunday.
Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out
Rediff.com2 Jul 2022IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday.
Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Jabeur, Norrie cruise in Round 2
Rediff.com27 Jun 2022IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships played on Monday.
Serena's doubles campaign ends due to partner Jabeur's injury
Rediff.com23 Jun 2022Williams and Jabeur won their first two matches in the tournament and were scheduled to play in the semi-finals
Williams makes winning return after year out
Rediff.com22 Jun 2022Serena beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, (13-11) in the women's doubles.
Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins
Rediff.com19 Jun 2022Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev
Australia stun Peru to qualify for Qatar 2022 WC
Rediff.com14 Jun 2022Australia's dancing substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to clinch a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout.
French Open: Djokovic keeps title defence on track, Zverev survives scare
Rediff.com25 May 2022IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.
French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted
Rediff.com23 May 2022Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium
Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open
Rediff.com22 May 2022Former champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a second consecutive first-round exit at the French Open
PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown
Rediff.com15 May 2022World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final.
India bans wheat exports to control rising domestic prices
Rediff.com14 May 2022India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices, according to official notification. However, the export shipments for which irrevocable letters of credit (LoC) have been issued on or before the date of this notification will be allowed, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification dated May 13. "The export policy of wheat ... is prohibited with immediate effect...," the DGFT said. It also clarified that wheat exports will be allowed on the basis of permission granted by the Government of India to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on the request of their governments.
Madrid Open: Nadal digs deep like Real to advance
Rediff.com6 May 2022Jabeur advances to first WTA 100 final in Madrid in style.
Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva
Rediff.com1 May 2022Eighth seed Jabeur faced a tougher time against Russian Gracheva as she survived a double break in the decider to set up a meeting with Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, who got the better of Karolina Muchova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.
Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros
Rediff.com7 Apr 2022Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Paula Badosa of Spain, earned second-round wins
What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw
Rediff.com2 Apr 2022Following is reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw, which was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday.
World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England
Rediff.com2 Apr 2022The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.
PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup
Rediff.com30 Mar 2022Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.
Desai wins India's first gold at Dubai Para Athletics GP
Rediff.com23 Mar 2022Desai, a former gold medallist at the Fazza Championships, led from start to finish to end the race in 24.42 seconds, ahead of Thailand's Denpoom Kotcharang (25.78 sec) and Kenneth Jenssen Heggdal of Norway (27.08 sec).
India eyes alternative markets for tea export
Rediff.com19 Mar 2022India is looking to develop alternative export markets for tea such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the US, Japan and Tunisia in view of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, people aware of the matter said. Meetings are being held with buyers in some of these countries in virtual mode, with the help of diplomatic missions located there. Similar meetings for the remaining countries have also been planned.
Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.
Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season
Rediff.com24 Feb 2022Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.