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US Open: Sinner In Easy Half; Tough Path For Alcaraz

US Open: Sinner In Easy Half; Tough Path For Alcaraz

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner, who has been recovering from illness, received a more favourable route to the US Open final than Carlos Alcaraz while Aryna Sabalenka will be tested in her bid to retain her title after the draw was made on Thursday.

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Paris St Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappe to court after the French football league's governing body (LFP) ruled in favour of the France captain on Friday.

Most Mother Dairy products to be cheaper from Sep 22

Most Mother Dairy products to be cheaper from Sep 22

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Mother Dairy on Tuesday said it will pass on 100 per cent GST reduction benefits to consumers and most of its products including value-added dairy products and processed foods (under Safal brand) will become cheaper with effect from September 22. Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), said that prices of paneer (200 gms) will come down from Rs 95 to Rs 92, Ghee Carton Pack (1 litre) from Rs 675 to Rs 645, and butter 100 gm from Rs 62 to Rs 58.

Alcaraz Reveals Secret Behind US Open Buzz Cut

Alcaraz Reveals Secret Behind US Open Buzz Cut

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz has revealed the new cropped hairstyle he is sporting at the US Open was the result of his brother mishandling the clippers when he wanted a quick trim.

Mbappe 'tricks' in Real Madrid's big win; Liverpool shocked

Mbappe 'tricks' in Real Madrid's big win; Liverpool shocked

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

On a goals-filled night in the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Marseille score resounding victories.

In a 1st, Indian aquanauts go 5000-metre deep into ocean

In a 1st, Indian aquanauts go 5000-metre deep into ocean

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India sent an aquanaut 5,000 metres deep into the ocean in a first-of-its-kind expedition in partnership with France, as part of preparations for India's ambitious Deep Ocean Mission.

France's move to recognise Palestinian state irks US, Israel

France's move to recognise Palestinian state irks US, Israel

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Macron said in a post on X that he will formalise the decision at the UN General Assembly in September. "The urgent thing today is that the war in Gaza stops and the civilian population is saved," he wrote.

Wimbledon has a new queen: Meet Iga Swiatek

Wimbledon has a new queen: Meet Iga Swiatek

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek, who beat American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday to win her sixth Grand Slam title.

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually.

Grand Swiss: Nihal in joint lead; Gukesh loses again

Grand Swiss: Nihal in joint lead; Gukesh loses again

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

World champion D Gukesh's struggles continued as he slumped to a third successive defeat, losing to 16-year-old Turkish Grandmaster Ediz Gurel in the seventh round of the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Thursday.

Kushare finishes 6th in men's high jump at World Athletics

Kushare finishes 6th in men's high jump at World Athletics

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

India's Sarvesh Kushare finished a creditable sixth as he cleared 2.28m -- his personal best in the men's high jump at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday.

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.

Yuki Bhambri creates history with US Open quarters berth

Yuki Bhambri creates history with US Open quarters berth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Yuki Bhambri reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, progressing to the last-eight of the US Open men's doubles

Mature Alcaraz sets sights on career Grand Slam

Mature Alcaraz sets sights on career Grand Slam

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'Like any player he has weaknesses, but he's improving them all the time.'

After England, Jaiswal's Next Stop Has Fans Buzzing

After England, Jaiswal's Next Stop Has Fans Buzzing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jaiswal is making the most of his break, soaking in the French capital's iconic sights.

Historic! Kushare makes high jump final at worlds

Historic! Kushare makes high jump final at worlds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Sarvesh Anil Kushare on Sunday became the first Indian to qualify for high jump final at the World Athletics Championships

Zaara, Nikita, Bhumi Are Passionate About...

Zaara, Nikita, Bhumi Are Passionate About...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Braids just got a glow-up!

'Not 100 per cent', but Sinner ready for US Open defence

'Not 100 per cent', but Sinner ready for US Open defence

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

While Jannik Sinner and French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz have won the last seven major titles between them, the Italian cautioned against complacency and pointed to the strength of competition in the ATP Tour.

French Open: Balaji-Martinez advance to third round

French Open: Balaji-Martinez advance to third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

This is Balaji's maiden French Open match victory and overall his fourth in Grand Slams.

Bhambri-Venus pair blaze into US Open pre-quarters

Bhambri-Venus pair blaze into US Open pre-quarters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri, along with his New Zealand partner Michael Venus, stormed into the men's doubles pre-quarterfinals at the US Open 2025

Can Sabalenka Channel Frustration Into Title Defence?

Can Sabalenka Channel Frustration Into Title Defence?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Aryna Sabalenka returns to the US Open as the reigning champion and bookmakers' favourite, but her 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing.

Sinner ends Atmane's dream run; meets Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Sinner ends Atmane's dream run; meets Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner, playing on his 24th birthday, ended French qualifier Terence Atmane's dream run at the Cincinnati Open with a 7-6(4), 6-2 win on Saturday to reach the final of the US Open tune-up event.

Bublik wins first claycourt title in Gstaad

Bublik wins first claycourt title in Gstaad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

France's Boisson wins first WTA title in Hamburg

Mbappe takes Real Madrid's iconic No 10 shirt

Mbappe takes Real Madrid's iconic No 10 shirt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The 26-year-old French forward wore the number nine shirt in his debut season after arriving from Paris St Germain on a free transfer.

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'

Liverpool sign Ekitike for $93 million; take spending to $342 million

Liverpool sign Ekitike for $93 million; take spending to $342 million

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Liverpool have signed French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, the English Premier League side announced on Wednesday.

PIX: Piastri Wins Dutch GP As Norris Breaks Down!

PIX: Piastri Wins Dutch GP As Norris Breaks Down!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix to take a mighty 34 point lead in the Formula One championship on Sunday as McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris saw his hopes go up in smoke.

French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

French authorities hope Sports Minister Amelie Oudea Castera's swim will show the river is clean enough and ready to stage swimming events at the Olympic Games.

Taylor answers Samoa's call for T20 WC push

Taylor answers Samoa's call for T20 WC push

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

On Friday morning, the ICC World Test Championship winner's name popped up in Samoa's squad as they prepare to embark on the final journey towards the qualification of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'In the last couple of tournaments, we've served a lot better than in the past year. The game is too fast to rely on one style. You need multiple ways to score points, and that's what we are trying to develop.'

'It Is A Tug Of War For Trump'

'It Is A Tug Of War For Trump'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'Will he be on Europe and Ukraine's side? Or will he decide that Russia is more important for America?'

Wimbledon: 'Never seen a more unprepared player'

Wimbledon: 'Never seen a more unprepared player'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Goran Ivanisevic gave a scathing assessment of Stefanos Tsitsipas, saying he has "never seen a more unprepared player" in his life.

PSG drub Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

PSG drub Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Paris St Germain's Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz scored twice in a devastating first-half display as the French champions demolished Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

PIX: Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal

PIX: Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Michelsen, seeded 26th, will face hard-hitting 11th seed Karen Khachanov of Russia, who upset eighth seed Casper Ruud in their fourth round match 6-4, 7-5.

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, the world number one extending his hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches.

PIX: Anisimova stuns Sabalenka to make Wimbledon final

PIX: Anisimova stuns Sabalenka to make Wimbledon final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

At an oven-like Centre Court where the temperature climbed to 30 degrees Celsius, Sabalenka twice rushed to the aid of ill fans by supplying bottles of cold water and an ice pack, before she cracked under pressure from her opponent in the 10th game.

Two IAF pilots killed in Jaguar trainer aircraft crash in Raj

Two IAF pilots killed in Jaguar trainer aircraft crash in Raj

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed when a Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed near Churu, Rajasthan. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident.

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'If 138 soldiers have been given a gallantry award as 'shaheed' (by Pakistan) for Operation Sindoor, how many would have been the actual casualties. This decides who won.

Gukesh eyes Sinquefield Cup after sixth in St Louis

Gukesh eyes Sinquefield Cup after sixth in St Louis

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

World champion GM D Gukesh finished tied sixth as Levon Aronian of USA convincingly won the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz that concluded in St Louis.

Canadian Bouchard ends career on home soil

Canadian Bouchard ends career on home soil

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Eugenie Bouchard's best year was 2014 when she reached the semi-finals of the French and Australian Opens, and the final of Wimbledon.