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10 Images From Alcaraz-Sinner's Epic Final

10 Images From Alcaraz-Sinner's Epic Final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Together, the two young stars have now claimed seven out of the last eight Grand Slam titles.

'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Fifth seed Iga Swiatek stages revival to stay in hunt for 4th French crown.

Ranked 361, She Knocked Out a Top Seed at French Open!

Ranked 361, She Knocked Out a Top Seed at French Open!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Ranked No. 361 in the world, Boisson stunned third seed Jessica Pegula in front of a roaring home crowd to book her spot in the French Open quarter-finals - and guarantee herself a minimum of $500,000 in prize money.

Keys survives scare to seal epic Paris showdown

Keys survives scare to seal epic Paris showdown

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Madison Keys fought off a late challenge from fellow American Hailey Baptiste to book her spot in the French Open quarter-finals with a 6-3, 7-5 victory at Roland Garros on Monday.

Worst final ever! Sabalenka plans tequila, gummy bear fix

Worst final ever! Sabalenka plans tequila, gummy bear fix

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

French Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka broke down in tears and apologised for what she labelled a 'terrible final' after losing 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 to American Coco Gauff on Saturday.

Gauff seeks to sharpen serve as French Open looms

Gauff seeks to sharpen serve as French Open looms

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Gauff seeks to eliminate service errors ahead of French Open tilt

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Factbox on Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Italian world number one Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the French Open final on Sunday to win his fifth Grand Slam title.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Sabalenka survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, 22, reached his eighth Grand Slam semi-final and will continue his quest for a third successive Wimbledon title.

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, saying "lives are more important than celebration" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future.

'I Needed To Follow My Karma'

'I Needed To Follow My Karma'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Once bitten, twice shy, I didn't take up the challenge this time...' 'I realised I had failed to follow my karma because I feared failure.'

Joe Root eyes Tendulkar's record and Ashes glory

Joe Root eyes Tendulkar's record and Ashes glory

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Joe Root gears up for an action-packed year of Test cricket featuring home series against India and an away Ashes series against Australia

Bopanna-Pavlasek knocked out of Rome Masters

Bopanna-Pavlasek knocked out of Rome Masters

Rediff.com13 May 2025

With Bopanna's defeat, India's challenge has ended in the elite clay-court tournament.

Fonseca credits Guga for Brazilian support at French Open

Fonseca credits Guga for Brazilian support at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2025

One of the rising stars of the men's tour, Fonseca shocked ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam main draw debut at the Australian Open in January and became the youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament at the Argentina Open the following month.

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'I am happy to play tennis again.'

PIX: Merciless Alcaraz flattens Paul; Musetti ousts Tiafoe

PIX: Merciless Alcaraz flattens Paul; Musetti ousts Tiafoe

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz continued his French Open title defence with a display of breathtaking brutality for a 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 victory over American 12th seed Tommy Paul.

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes

Tennis World No 1 faces doping ban

Tennis World No 1 faces doping ban

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

WADA has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests

PIX: Ferrari win test of endurance with Le Mans hat-trick

PIX: Ferrari win test of endurance with Le Mans hat-trick

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Kubica won the race in his fifth attempt, his first three in the second tier LMP2 category, to become Poland's first overall winner since Le Mans was first staged in 1923.

Serena, Simone, Sha'Carri Rule Met Gala

Serena, Simone, Sha'Carri Rule Met Gala

Rediff.com6 May 2025

From Grand Slam champions to Olympic gold medalists, some of the world's most iconic athletes brought their signature style to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

UTT: Jaguars roar back to down U Mumba

UTT: Jaguars roar back to down U Mumba

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

In the league stage of UTT league, a game is won when a player scores first 11 points, with a golden point used deciding games that are tied at 10-10.

French Open: Ruud fumes over rankings 'rat race'

French Open: Ruud fumes over rankings 'rat race'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Ruud criticises ATP rankings 'rat race'

'Won't sleep tonight..' Sinner rues missed chances

'Won't sleep tonight..' Sinner rues missed chances

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Sinner prepares for sleepless night after dramatic loss to Alcaraz at French Open

Paul fights off-courts distractions to emulate Sampras

Paul fights off-courts distractions to emulate Sampras

Rediff.com16 May 2025

With this win, he has improved his record in Rome to nine wins and four losses.

Tiafoe falls short, but US tennis is back!

Tiafoe falls short, but US tennis is back!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Frances Tiafoe sees huge strides for American men after another deep US Open run. The ebullient fan favourite was already looking to the future.

SEE: When Rafa Nadal Jr Met Daddy's Big Three Rivals

SEE: When Rafa Nadal Jr Met Daddy's Big Three Rivals

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Nadal took to X on Monday and expressed his gratitude to his long-time rivals for their presence at the tribute.

Tendulkar on how tennis ball can test batters' technique

Tendulkar on how tennis ball can test batters' technique

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

He spoke about how the understanding of release point while bowling worked for the players.

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

PIX: Alcaraz survives Marozsan scare; Swiatek downs Raducanu

Rediff.com29 May 2025

IMAGES from the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

Liver Cancer: Don't Ignore Stomach Pain

Liver Cancer: Don't Ignore Stomach Pain

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Dr Swapnil Sharma, a liver transplant, HPB and GI surgeon, helps us understand the symptoms of liver cancer is and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from this disease.

Can record-chasing Alcaraz stop Sinner in his stride?

Can record-chasing Alcaraz stop Sinner in his stride?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Sinner faces defending champ Alcaraz in hotly anticipated French Open final

Will Sabalenka finally conquer French Open?

Will Sabalenka finally conquer French Open?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the most powerful player on the tour, will try to establish herself as an all-rounder with her first title in Paris.

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Nick Kyrgios is providing commentary by the court for ESPN and trading barbs with critics on social media. The Australian has not been shy to express an opinion.

'Merci Rafa': Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal

'Merci Rafa': Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal

Rediff.com26 May 2025

On the anniversary of the day he first walked on to the Roland Garros court 20 years ago, Rafael Nadal returned as a hero to be celebrated by a crowd that has always embraced him as one of their own.

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Tennis history made: Siegemund's record-breaking win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.

PIX: Sinner makes winning Grand Slam return

PIX: Sinner makes winning Grand Slam return

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Jannik Sinner navigated mild turbulence for a winning return to Grand Slam tennis as the world number one launched his hunt for a maiden French Open trophy.

Actor Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With Tumour

Actor Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With Tumour

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Television actor Shoaib Ibrahim recently shared upsetting news about his wife, actor Dipika Kakar, asking his fans to pray for them.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

PIX: Alcaraz edges Sinner in EPIC to win French Open

PIX: Alcaraz edges Sinner in EPIC to win French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz fought back from the brink to outlast top seed Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday to retain his crown and cement his status as the Prince of Clay in Roland Garros' post-Rafa Nadal era.

Tsitsipas blames 'immaturity' after stunning loss

Tsitsipas blames 'immaturity' after stunning loss

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'I don't want to use any excuses or anything like that, so my entire focus is on how can we come to solutions, solve certain things.'

PIX: Alcaraz stumbles into French Open fourth round

PIX: Alcaraz stumbles into French Open fourth round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The world number two was supreme in the opening two sets but then inexplicably took his foot off the gas before bouncing back from 3-1 down in the fourth set to subdue his 33-year-old opponent for a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory.