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Medvedev: 'I'm a bit too old. I'm not Next Gen anymore'

Medvedev: 'I'm a bit too old. I'm not Next Gen anymore'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Daniil Medvedev played down his Indian Wells semi-final win over Carlos Alcaraz, saying the Spaniard and Jannik Sinner remain on a different level from the rest of the ATP Tour.

Guess Where In The World Arshdeep Is?

Guess Where In The World Arshdeep Is?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Arshdeep Singh is spending his off-season exploring Toronto with his family.

Want to own The Roger?

Want to own The Roger?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Each pair costs $250 and there are only 1,000 pairs available.

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Get ready to be wowed by the fashion on (and off) the courts at Roland Garros!

Why is Bopanna skipping the Rogers Cup?

Why is Bopanna skipping the Rogers Cup?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Rohan Bopanna, recuperating from a shoulder injury, will skip the ATP Rogers Cup beginning in Toronto, on Monday, and will reach Palembang on August 14 to get acclimatised to the conditions ahead of the Asian Games.

Doubly blessed are we to be alive in the Roger-Rafa era

Doubly blessed are we to be alive in the Roger-Rafa era

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'We are truly blessed to bear witness to the divine talents of, and scarcely human displays put on by, Roger Federer and his bromance buddy, rival, nemesis and plausible co-claimant to GOAT ('greatest of all time') status, Rafael Nadal,' says Arvind Subramanian, who steps down as chief economic adviser to the Government of India in September.

The Roger-Rafael show 'is going to be a freakin' amazing match'

The Roger-Rafael show 'is going to be a freakin' amazing match'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal take to Rod Laver Arena to reprise one of the great sporting rivalries of the modern age on Sunday, a fitting climax to an Australian Open which has sent tennis back to the future.

All aboard the Federer Express!

All aboard the Federer Express!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The interiors of the tram show pictures of Roger Federer's Grand Slam victories and his last victory at the Swiss Indoors Basel. Also exciting facts about Federer are detailed on the inside of the tram.

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace.'

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion is putting various items under the hammer in two sales in June and July at Christie's to raise money for his foundation.

Centre agrees in SC to reinstate former NCLAT chairperson till Sept 20

Centre agrees in SC to reinstate former NCLAT chairperson till Sept 20

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The row over premature retirement of former NCLAT Chairperson Justice Ashok Iqbal Singh Cheema ended in the Supreme Court on Thursday as the Centre conceded, permitting him to continue in office till September 20 to pronounce verdicts.

Tennis: Canadians Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Tennis: Canadians Shapovalov, Raonic advance in Montreal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Konta, Sharapova fall at Rogers Cup in Toronto

WI pace legend Roberts slams Hetmyer for pulling out of England tour

WI pace legend Roberts slams Hetmyer for pulling out of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

West Indies pace legend Andy Roberts slammed batsman Shimron Hetmyer for opting out of the England tour because of health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with senior pro Darren Bravo, Hetmyer pulled out of the tour of UK and forced the Roger Harper-led selection committee to make some last-minute changes.

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's US Open final.

Tennis: Barty's top rank under threat after shock loss

Tennis: Barty's top rank under threat after shock loss

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Big-serving Isner reaches Montreal second round

Know why Valentina Sampaio made history?

Know why Valentina Sampaio made history?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Valentina Sampaio is the first transgender model to be featured in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Nadal, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals, fell behind 5-2 in the tiebreak before roaring back to prevail in his first career meeting with world number 53 Evans.

PICS: When the stars came out to watch tennis stars

PICS: When the stars came out to watch tennis stars

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Here's a peek at the stars who came out to cheer the tennis stars...

World No 2 Osaka missing all the fun

World No 2 Osaka missing all the fun

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Osaka lost her number one ranking and crashed out at Wimbledon in the first round to Yulia Putintseva.

Medvedev stuns Thiem; Serena rolls past Osaka

Medvedev stuns Thiem; Serena rolls past Osaka

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov crushed second seed Dominic Thiem and third seed Alexander Zverev respectively to set up an all-Russian semi-final at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Friday.

Federer, Nadal pull out of Toronto event

Federer, Nadal pull out of Toronto event

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Toronto, leaving the tournament without three of the world's top four players, Tennis Canada said on Tuesday.

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to set a world record for attendance at a tennis match, with the help of some celebrity guests, when they play an exhibition game in Cape Town in February.

Serena and Sharapova clash in US Open first round

Serena and Sharapova clash in US Open first round

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

It will be the 22nd career match-up between the two long-time rivals, who somehow have avoided each other at the US Open throughout their long careers.

Tennis round-up: Venus survives Dolehide scare in Rogers Cup opener

Tennis round-up: Venus survives Dolehide scare in Rogers Cup opener

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Raonic advances, Sock ousted in Rogers Cup

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Greek tyro Tsitsipas scalps Zverev in his stride

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Greek tyro Stefanos Tsitsipas' dream run at the Rogers Cup continued on Friday as the teenager toppled defending champion Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-6(11), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals in Toronto.

Murray's singles return likely next month

Murray's singles return likely next month

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The 32-year-old has not played singles since losing in the first round of the Australian Open in January to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, after which he underwent hip resurfacing surgery in a bid to salvage his career.

Tennis round-up: Nadal stunned by teen, Federer staggers past Ferrer

Tennis round-up: Nadal stunned by teen, Federer staggers past Ferrer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The lanky wild card kissed the Montreal court after completing a rousing 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(4) triumph as the 18-year-old became the youngest player to ever reach the quarter-finals of an ATP Masters 1000 event.

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup with arm injury

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Rogers Cup with a sore left arm on Thursday, putting the five-time grand slam champion's US Open participation in doubt.

Halep's horrors abound in Flushing Meadows

Halep's horrors abound in Flushing Meadows

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Asked after the match how she was feeling about her early departure, Halep replied that she was 'used to it'.

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Netizens slammed Bhagat for poor knowledge of tennis in the country

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

Fans betting on sentimental favourite Serena to win US Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

A six-time champion at Flushing Meadows, Williams was once money in the bank when it came to the US Open

Intense practice, baby time puts Serena in right frame

Intense practice, baby time puts Serena in right frame

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The ruthless American needed less than an hour to defeat Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 and notch her 19th consecutive win over the Russian in what some charitably dub a "rivalry."

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This will be her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second round in 2017.

Rogers Cup: Serena reaches final; Medvedev to battle Nadal for crown

Rogers Cup: Serena reaches final; Medvedev to battle Nadal for crown

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Serena Williams rallied to avoid a stunning upset and secure a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 semi-final win over Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova at the Rogers Cup on Saturday, setting up a title showdown with local teenager Bianca Andreescu.

Rogers Cup: Wawrinka, Nishikori reach last four; Halep, Kerber to face off

Rogers Cup: Wawrinka, Nishikori reach last four; Halep, Kerber to face off

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka advanced into the semi-finals at the Rogers Cup with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-3 victory over big-serving South African Kevin Anderson at the Aviva Centre in Toronto on Friday.

Canada's pride Andreescu delivers on hype in New York

Canada's pride Andreescu delivers on hype in New York

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Andreescu's win over Bencic also meant she became the first Canadian woman to make the US Open final, where she faces Serena Williams, who is chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam single title.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic joins tops seeds in quarters

Rogers Cup: Djokovic joins tops seeds in quarters

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Swiss second seed Stanislas Wawrinka won a hard-hitting battle with American Jack Sock on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals at the Rogers Cup with a 7-6(3), 6-2 triumph.

Nadal whips Medvedev; Serena retires injured in final

Nadal whips Medvedev; Serena retires injured in final

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Top seed Rafa Nadal overwhelmed Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-0 to win his fifth Rogers Cup on Sunday in Montreal -- the first time he has retained a title outside of clay.

Every weapon at hand for Serena in US Open final, says coach

Every weapon at hand for Serena in US Open final, says coach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Serena's coach said it had been a winding road following the birth of her daughter in 2017 to the kind of peak performance that brought her US Open success in the past.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic beats Nishikori in final

Rogers Cup: Djokovic beats Nishikori in final

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his dominance of Kei Nishikori with a 6-3, 7-5 victory in the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Sunday.