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Aus Open: Gauff, Medvedev advance to second round

Aus Open: Gauff, Medvedev advance to second round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff started her quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a straight games win over Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the second round.

PIX: Errani-Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles crown

PIX: Errani-Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in the final.

Why Ronaldo Turned Up At The White House

Why Ronaldo Turned Up At The White House

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'My son is a big fan of Ronaldo. And Barron got to meet him and I think he respects his father a little bit more now that I have introduced you. Thank you for being here, it's an honor.'

Sinner wins Paris Masters; reclaims World No 1 ranking

Sinner wins Paris Masters; reclaims World No 1 ranking

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner beat Felix Auger-Aliassime to win the Paris Masters for the first time on Sunday.

'I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy': Serena

'I'm NOT coming back. This wildfire is crazy': Serena

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Serena Williams has re-entered the tennis anti-doping testing pool but the 23-times Grand Slam champion denied on Tuesday that the move had anything to do with her making a return to the sport she dominated for nearly two decades.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

Chirag-Satwiksairaj, Sen shine in 2025; Sindhu struggles

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Lakshya Sen's title win, a World Championships medal from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty offered hope amidst a difficult 2025 for Indian badminton.

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Shock split: Alcaraz ends long partnership with Ferrero

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

World tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, they said on Wednesday, ending a seven-year partnership that delivered 24 titles including six Grand Slam crowns.

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Natural History Museum, London, has officially unveiled the 24-image shortlist for the 2026 Nuveen People's Choice Award. This prestigious contest, a key part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and supported by lead sponsor Nuveen, invites the public to decide which image will be crowned the winner.

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.'

Not justifying Guv's sitting over bills but...: Centre in SC

Not justifying Guv's sitting over bills but...: Centre in SC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Centre told the Supreme Court that governors are not indefinitely sitting on bills passed by state legislatures, and that barring a few exceptions, most have acted in a way which the apex court would have perhaps desired. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that a Governor is "not a rubber stamp" and has a duty to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Inter Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday.

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Fifth seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos bagged their maiden Grand Slam trophy as a pair by battling past British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the French Open doubles final.

PIX: Ruud wins Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

PIX: Ruud wins Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Norway's Casper Ruud won his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday, as he stormed to a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack Draper in the Madrid Open final with a gutsy performance that showcased his clay-court mettle.

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Sinner remains the man to beat at Melbourne Park even as doping officials seek a two-year ban for the world number one for failing two drugs tests last March.

Time To Elect, Not Select Governors

Time To Elect, Not Select Governors

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as important as that of governor. Especially in a governor who can now effectively veto a bill by simply refusing to sign it, argues Harishchandra.

Bencic wins Tokyo title 10 years after heartbreak

Bencic wins Tokyo title 10 years after heartbreak

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

'I had a deja vu moment on court. I had match point on the same side of the court, went for the same serve and was telling myself the same things. I had goosebumps, it was really special. It's great to win here again.'

Back in rhythm, Gayatri-Treesa eye top-10 spot

Back in rhythm, Gayatri-Treesa eye top-10 spot

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Title defence in Lucknow boosts Gayatri-Treesa's push back to world top 10

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia has scrapped its decades-old Kafala system, freeing 13 million migrant workers, including 2.6 million Indians, from restrictive employer control and exit visa rules.

How Lakshya Turned Olympic Heartbreak Into Fresh Start

How Lakshya Turned Olympic Heartbreak Into Fresh Start

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Olympic heartbreak sapped motivation, fitness reset and mental clarity revived game: Lakshya

SC cancels Chhota Rajan's bail Mumbai hotelier murder case

SC cancels Chhota Rajan's bail Mumbai hotelier murder case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to gangster Chhota Rajan in the 2001 murder case of hotelier Jaya Shetty in Mumbai, citing his history of absconding and convictions.

UK team inspects Tihar jail amid India's extradition push

UK team inspects Tihar jail amid India's extradition push

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

A team from Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recently visited Tihar Jail to assess prison conditions for the extradition of high-profile economic offenders such as Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya.

Italy rout Spain to complete historic Davis Cup hat-trick!

Italy rout Spain to complete historic Davis Cup hat-trick!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Italy captured a remarkable third consecutive Davis Cup title on Sunday with Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli winning their singles matches for a 2-0 triumph over Spain.

Sinner battles past Alcaraz to win ATP Finals title

Sinner battles past Alcaraz to win ATP Finals title

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner battled past Spanish world number one and rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 7-5 in the decider to win the season-ending championships.

Para shuttler Bhagat makes history with golden sweep

Para shuttler Bhagat makes history with golden sweep

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Ace Indian para shuttler Pramod Bhagat continued his golden run as he clinch three titles at the 1st Abia Para Badminton International tournament held in Abia, Nigeria, from September 30 to October 5.

'History has been made'

'History has been made'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'I have no idea what's happening right now, I'm not in a dream, it's just crazy. I'm just so happy with my performance these past two weeks.'

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.'

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek arrives at the US Open with her sights set on a seventh Grand Slam title and a potential return to World No. 1 to cap what she calls a remarkable year of redemption following "the worst experience of my life".

Petra Kvitova bids tearful goodbye after US Open loss

Petra Kvitova bids tearful goodbye after US Open loss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Petra Kvitova bade an emotional farewell to professional tennis on Monday after her first-round defeat at the U.S. Open

Wimbledon blockbuster as Djokovic looks to defy Sinner...

Wimbledon blockbuster as Djokovic looks to defy Sinner...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

...And Alcaraz continues hat-trick quest

Another final heartbreak for Chirag-Satwiksairaj

Another final heartbreak for Chirag-Satwiksairaj

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered a second successive runner-up finish, after they were beaten in the final of the China Masters.

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who won both of his previous meetings with Sinner this year, recovered from a slow start to wrap up victory in three hours, 21 minutes and improve his head-to-head record with the Italian to 6-4.

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 ended in the quarterfinals on Friday, as she went down to Indonesia's World No. 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani in Paris.

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a heartfelt return to Centre Court on Saturday, surprising and delighting fans at the Wimbledon women's final-her first at the event since revealing her cancer diagnosis.

Sizzling Swiatek storms into maiden Wimbledon final

Sizzling Swiatek storms into maiden Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The 35th-ranked Bencic did not do a lot wrong but was broken twice in the first set and three times in the second as a sizzling Swiatek brought her A-game to what turned into a one-sided contest.

PIX: Sabalenka beats Pegula to win US Open women's crown

PIX: Sabalenka beats Pegula to win US Open women's crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles final between Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula of the United States, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Saturday.

PIX: Shelton roars to first Masters 1000 title

PIX: Shelton roars to first Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

American fourth seed Ben Shelton battled from a set down to clinch his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday.

Britain's Cash and Glasspool win Wimbledon men's doubles title

Britain's Cash and Glasspool win Wimbledon men's doubles title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool capped their dream summer with the Wimbledon crown and first Grand Slam title as a pair

Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry much-needed potion for tennis

Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry much-needed potion for tennis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'I believe that tennis or every sport needs rivalries. This could be potentially one of them, but there are amazing players coming up.'

Sinner had 'sleepless nights' after French Open loss to Alcaraz

Sinner had 'sleepless nights' after French Open loss to Alcaraz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner wants to use the Halle Open as a chance to bounce back from sleepless nights after his agonising loss to rival Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final this month.

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals title following a dominant 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz.