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Destiny child Alcaraz treasures Nadal heritage

Destiny child Alcaraz treasures Nadal heritage

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz completed a thrilling comeback to capture his fifth Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday, drawing level with his childhood idol Rafael Nadal's tally at the same age.

Gasquet targets football, golf after hanging his racket

Gasquet targets football, golf after hanging his racket

Rediff.com30 May 2025

He went out after a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 defeat by Sinner on Court Philippe Chatrier but it was not long before he began planning his immediate future.

Modi's Day Out In Canada

Modi's Day Out In Canada

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

PM being welcomed by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Mark Joseph Carney on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit at Kananaskis, in Canada on June 17, 2025.

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Swiatek's dominance on clay that the top seed from Poland has won her last 20 matches at Roland Garros, as she bids for a third successive trophy to add to her maiden Grand Slam triumph in Paris four years ago

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The first national flag in Independent India was hoisted at Fort St George in Madras, not at Delhi's Red Fort.

'You Can't Make Children Your Laboratory For Political Experiments'

'You Can't Make Children Your Laboratory For Political Experiments'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Languages should be introduced when the brain is ready, not when it's most vulnerable.'

Injury woes come to haunt clueless Tsitsipas

Injury woes come to haunt clueless Tsitsipas

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'I've done an incredible job with my fitness. I've done an incredible job with my physiotherapy, so I've maximized on everything that I possibly can do.'

Upset alert! Pegula and Paolini sent packing in Berlin

Upset alert! Pegula and Paolini sent packing in Berlin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Third-seeded Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Italy were knocked out during second-round play Wednesday on the grass at the Berlin Open.

'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

Soccer fever grips Paris as PSG eye maiden CL title

Soccer fever grips Paris as PSG eye maiden CL title

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Paris gets ready ahead of PSG's Champions League final

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.

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Set To Call It Quits

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Set To Call It Quits

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced on Thursday that she will retire from tennis at the conclusion of the US Open later this year.

Like Pranita's Elegance At Cannes? VOTE!

Like Pranita's Elegance At Cannes? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Pranita Subhash wowed everyone with her looks at Cannes 2025, keeping it simple and elegant.

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The following are five contenders for the men's title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.

Women's World Chess Cup: Vantika, Padmini advance

Women's World Chess Cup: Vantika, Padmini advance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Grandmaster Vantika Agrawal outclassed Lela Shohradeva of Turkmenistan in the return game of the first round to progress to the round of 64 of FIDE World Women's Chess Cup.

Like Pranita's Final Cannes Look? VOTE!

Like Pranita's Final Cannes Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 May 2025

It always rains fashion at Cannes, and Pranita Subhash has got that memo.

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.

Tough draw for unseeded Nagal at French Open

Tough draw for unseeded Nagal at French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The 26-year-old then made first round exits from the Bordeaux Challenger and Geneva Open earlier this month.

PIX: Paris erupts in celebration as PSG make history

PIX: Paris erupts in celebration as PSG make history

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Wild celebrations erupted across Paris on Saturday, with thousands of soccer fans descending on the boutique-lined Champs Elysees boulevard, after Paris St Germain crushed Italian rivals Inter Milan 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time.

'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.

'Mental Health Is Not Unique To Pilots'

'Mental Health Is Not Unique To Pilots'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'AAIB preliminary report was more detailed than most people were expecting.'

Paolini upsets Rybakina to reach French Open semis

Paolini upsets Rybakina to reach French Open semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Italian surprise package Jasmine Paolini staved off a fightback from fourth seed Elena Rybakina to seal a stunning 6-2 4-6 6-4 win

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.'

Can PSG overcome Inter to win first Champions League title?

Can PSG overcome Inter to win first Champions League title?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

PSG's focus on unity, tactical discipline and collective effort has drawn widespread plaudits ahead of their showdown with Inter Milan, who eliminated Barcelona after a thrilling semi-final.

Focus shifted, but Djokovic remains resolute!

Focus shifted, but Djokovic remains resolute!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic says he is still hunting more career milestones as he prepares for his 20th Wimbledon bidding to match Roger Federer's record of eight men's singles titles.

The last call made by the pilot

The last call made by the pilot

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

As the planer reached a height of 625 feet, the aircraft started going down. It was at this time that the pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with co-pilot First Officer Clive Kundar issued the Mayday call.

Bublik produces masterclass to beat Medvedev in Halle final

Bublik produces masterclass to beat Medvedev in Halle final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Kazakhstan's resurgent Alexander Bublik beat Daniil Medvedev for the first time in his career to claim the Halle title on Sunday.

Gauff's trophy for Spike Lee after Knicks NBA heartbreak

Gauff's trophy for Spike Lee after Knicks NBA heartbreak

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Gauff upset world number one Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday to win her second Grand Slam singles title.

HC relief for man accused of cruelty for denying wife French fries

HC relief for man accused of cruelty for denying wife French fries

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Justice M Nagaprasanna found the allegations against the man to be trivial and, therefore, stayed the probe.

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

Rafa Jr. Steals Hearts At French Open

Rafa Jr. Steals Hearts At French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Cameras captured heartwarming moments of Rafa Jr. cheering from the stands alongside Nadal's wife, Maria Francisca Perello.

What Ajay Devgn Finds 'Really Difficult'

What Ajay Devgn Finds 'Really Difficult'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajay Devgn can't be Singham all the time, so he returns to his goody avatar as the turban-clad Sikh lad Jaswinder 'Jassi' Singh in Son of Sardaar 2.

100 wins & counting: Djokovic makes history at Roland Garros

100 wins & counting: Djokovic makes history at Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The Serbian's determined performance ensured he became only the second man to win a century of matches at the Parisian Grand Slam

Indian delegation pushes Games bid in meeting with IOC

Indian delegation pushes Games bid in meeting with IOC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Indian delegation meets IOC officials for dialogue on hosting future Olympics

Nitanshi Wears Butterflies And Feels Them Too!

Nitanshi Wears Butterflies And Feels Them Too!

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Cannes film festival may jave ended, but Nitanshi Goel is still making fashion waves on the French Riviera.

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he could hold his head high despite being unseated from his Wimbledon throne by Jannik Sinner on Sunday and the Spaniard praised their hot rivalry for being several notches higher than the others on the men's tour.

PIX: Unseeded Ostapenko shocks World No 1 Sabalenka in final

PIX: Unseeded Ostapenko shocks World No 1 Sabalenka in final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

It was the Latvian's first title on clay since her 2017 French Open Grand Slam victory.

Andreeva sends Sabalenka crashing out of French Open

Andreeva sends Sabalenka crashing out of French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing out of the French Open after a shock 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 quarter-final loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva

Djokovic protege Mensik beats the jeers and Muller to advance

Djokovic protege Mensik beats the jeers and Muller to advance

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Jakub Mensik said he tried to compose himself like his mentor Novak Djokovic would to handle the partisan French Open crowd after the talented Czech teenager downed local hope Alexandre Muller in a tense clash on Tuesday.

Nick Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon again!

Nick Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon again!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury setback