News for '-marbella'

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

FA Cup door open for Crystal Palace, but Aston Villa stand in way

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Crystal Palace have never won the FA Cup, Aston Villa last lifted the trophy in 1957 and Nottingham Forest have not managed it since 1959 but all three clubs go into this weekend's semi-finals genuinely believing this could be their year.

Where Will Sobhita And Chay Honeymoon?

Where Will Sobhita And Chay Honeymoon?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Fans are speculating about their honeymoon destination but which place will Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya zero in on for their romantic getaway? Akkineni are tying the knot and has everyone excited.

Olympic dreams inspire young skateboarders in Spain

Olympic dreams inspire young skateboarders in Spain

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The seaside city of Barcelona is often referred to as the Mecca of skateboarding in Europe, and the trend is particularly notable on the waveramps and bowls of the Marbella skatepark, where skate camps like Damien Chiche's sell out every summer.

Supercute! Sanjana's ramp debut

Supercute! Sanjana's ramp debut

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The actor turned showstopper for designers Pankaj and Nidhi at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2022.

Palat, Pooja, Palat!

Palat, Pooja, Palat!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.

Clijsters ousted by Spanish qualifier in Marbella

Clijsters ousted by Spanish qualifier in Marbella

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Belgian Kim Clijsters failed to build on last week's triumph at the Sony Ericsson Open when she was dumped out of the Andalucia Open by qualifier Beatriz Garcia Vidagany in the second round on Thursday.

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over lockdown confusion

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over lockdown confusion

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Spanish tennis federation released a statement to clarify that tennis players were not allowed to return to courts until May 11, and were only permitted to conduct individual training outside.

Sara's travelling... this time, with someone special!

Sara's travelling... this time, with someone special!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

It's a small world and Bollywood knows that only too well. That's why they're always on the move!

Where are these Celebs Travelling?

Where are these Celebs Travelling?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Namrata Thakker peeks into the travel diaries of these celebs.

Teenage sensation Alcaraz to face Ruud in Miami final

Teenage sensation Alcaraz to face Ruud in Miami final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his sensational play on Friday to beat defending champion Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(5), 7-6(2) and set up a Miami Open final against Casper Ruud, who ended the dream run of Francisco Cerundolo with a 6-4, 6-1 win earlier.

Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination

Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he would defend his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Spanish tennis great Santana dies aged 83

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Coming from a humble family at a time when tennis was considered a sport only for the upper classes in Spain, Santana became a stalwart of the country's Davis Cup team, amassing a 69-17 win-loss record in singles between 1958 and 1973. He also won the tournament at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico, where tennis was a demonstration event.

Djokovic back on court in Spain

Djokovic back on court in Spain

Rediff.com5 May 2020

On Monday, Spain eased the lockdown rules that were in effect since mid-March because of the Coronavirus pandemic. But sports facilities are supposed to remain closed at least until next week in most parts of the country.

Djokovic to host tennis event after finally returning home

Djokovic to host tennis event after finally returning home

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Novak Djokovic marked his return to Serbia, after being stranded in the Spanish resort of Marbella for two months due to the coronavirus lockdown, by announcing that he has organised an event which will be contested across the Balkans. When the world number one had travelled to Marbella with his family in mid-March to visit his younger brother Marko, he had no idea it would be another two months before he could return to his homeland on Sunday.

Decked in jewels worth $15 mn, this may be world's most expensive Christmas tree

Decked in jewels worth $15 mn, this may be world's most expensive Christmas tree

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Tis the season to be jolly! But for one hotel in Spain, it's also the season to be extravagant, ostentatious and over the top. The Kempinski Hotel Bahia, near Marbella, Spain has put up a Christmas tree adorned with diamond-encrusted decorations and upcycled jewellery from Bulgari and Cartier, making it possibly the world's most expensive one at $15 million.

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

was on a 21-match unbeaten run before the season came to a halt in early March, winning the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships crown.

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Tennis star Novak Djokovic's bid to win a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open ended on Sunday with a court decision to uphold the government's cancellation of his visa.

PIX: Asin, Bipasha, Sanjay Dutt go on vacation!

PIX: Asin, Bipasha, Sanjay Dutt go on vacation!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Djokovic donates 1 million euros to help fight coronavirus in Serbia

Djokovic donates 1 million euros to help fight coronavirus in Serbia

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic pledged one million euros ($1.10 million) to help buy ventilators and other medical equipment in his native Serbia on Friday, joining a list of other athletes in the fight against coronavirus.

World No 1 Djokovic says will play at US Open

World No 1 Djokovic says will play at US Open

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

It is a U-turn from Novak Djokovic after his June statements that competing at the 2020 US Open would be 'impossible' due to 'extreme' COVID-19 protocols for the tournament at Flushing Meadows.

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Thiem, Wawrinka stay positive after defeats on return

Nadal to miss Spain's Davis Cup tie vs Germany

Nadal to miss Spain's Davis Cup tie vs Germany

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The world number one has been struggling with tendinitis in his knees since being knocked out of the French Open last month and was forced to miss Wimbledon.

Spain take doubles to open 2-1 lead over Germany

Spain take doubles to open 2-1 lead over Germany

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez handed champions Spain a 2-1 lead in their Davis Cup World Group quarter-final after beating German doubles pair Nicolas Kiefer and Mischa Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 Saturday.

Davis Cup: Croatia grind down US

Davis Cup: Croatia grind down US

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Ivo Karlovic and Marin Cilic won five-set marathons at home to put Croatia 2-0 ahead of 32-time champions United States, while Israel stunned favoured Russia to also lead 2-0 in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Friday. Champions Spain were held to 1-1 by Germany in Marbella, and the Czech Republic and Argentina were tied after the opening two singles in their best of five tie.

Nadal, Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup quarters

Nadal, Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup quarters

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Injury-stricken Rafael Nadal and Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick will be among the big names forced to miss the Davis Cup World Group quarter-finals starting on Friday.

Jankovic claims Andalucia title

Jankovic claims Andalucia title

Rediff.com12 Apr 2009

World number four Jelena Jankovic battled to a 6-3 3-6 6-3 win over Carla Suarez Navarro on Sunday to claim her first title of the season at the Andalucia Tennis Championships.

Jankovic battles past Vinci into semis

Jankovic battles past Vinci into semis

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

World number four Jelena Jankovic fought back from a set down to beat Italy's Roberta Vinci 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 in the quarter-finals of the Andalucia Tennis Championships on Friday. The Serbian second seed, by far the highest-ranked player left in the tournament after Wednesday's shock exit of world number one Serena Williams, found it tough going against the 67th-ranked Vinci on the clay in Marbella.

Jesus Gil dies after stroke

Jesus Gil dies after stroke

Rediff.com15 May 2004

Tennis: Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tournament

Tennis: Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tournament

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The tournament, with eight players in both the men's and women's draw, will resemble regular tennis as much as possible.

Discover the Ironman in you in Goa this Oct

Discover the Ironman in you in Goa this Oct

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'We have received around 1,000 participants from 20 countries, with 10 per cent being women.'

Sports Shorts: Kvitova outplays Mladenovic to lift title

Sports Shorts: Kvitova outplays Mladenovic to lift title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons who made news on Sunday.

Why Indrani Mukerjea gives an entire class of women a bad name

Why Indrani Mukerjea gives an entire class of women a bad name

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

High-society incidents like this one inevitably give rise to questions about the morality and ethics of the high and mighty. Unfortunately, they also deepen prejudices and reinforce stereotypes.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The night before Sheena was allegedly killed, 'Indrani Madam instructed me to not send anyone up to her flat.' 'She told me to especially not allow Rahul Mukerjea.'

Football Extras: Sala's body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral

Football Extras: Sala's body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

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

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Rediff.com17 May 2018

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

Sheena Bora Trial: This Witness is No Pushover

Sheena Bora Trial: This Witness is No Pushover

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The lesson Waghmare sternly received on Monday from CBI Investigating Officer K K Singh and CBI Prosecutor Bharat Badami about the way a witness must answer questions from the defence seemed to have had only a marginal effect on him. On Tuesday the timid former office boy still chose, unpredictably and remarkably, to answer many a question in the manner of his choosing. He told the room categorically that he had asked Indrani's former secretary Kajal Sharma not to forge Sheena Bora's signature on her resignation letter.

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil',  dies at 78

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Belgian-born Rich, whose trading group eventually became the global commodities powerhouse Glencore Xstrata, died in hospital from a stroke.