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PICS: Alcaraz, Zverev to clash in French Open final

PICS: Alcaraz, Zverev to clash in French Open final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz will face German Alexander Zverev or two-time runner-up Casper Ruud of Norway on Sunday.

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Lucky loser Opelka shocks Medvedev to reach semis in Den Bosch

Lucky loser Opelka shocks Medvedev to reach semis in Den Bosch

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

American lucky loser Reilly Opelka put up an intense battle to stun top seed Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5), 7-6(5) and reach the semi-finals in Den Bosch on Friday.

PIX: Djokovic's drop shot magic wows Paris!

PIX: Djokovic's drop shot magic wows Paris!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic hit a barrage of drop shots to beat Alexander Zverev for a place in the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday.

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.

Guess Which Singer's Daughter Is At Cannes?

Guess Which Singer's Daughter Is At Cannes?

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Among the many desi faces at the festival is Kumar Sanu's daughter, singer Shannon Kumar Sanu, who attended the Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning premiere.

Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open

Injured Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday after the second seed said he was struggling with hamstring and groin injuries.

What is the prize purse for Wimbledon 2025 champions?

What is the prize purse for Wimbledon 2025 champions?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon 2025, the third major of the year:

Bopanna, Balaji advance at Roland Garros

Bopanna, Balaji advance at Roland Garros

Rediff.com29 May 2025

With Balaji's win, three Indians have now made the round of 32 in the men's doubles at the Roland-Garros.

Wimbledon 2025: Seeds Wilt In Scorching Heat!

Wimbledon 2025: Seeds Wilt In Scorching Heat!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner stayed cool to reach the second round of Wimbledon while several of his fellow seeds including Italian compatriot Lorenzo Musetti crashed and burned on a sizzling Tuesday.

'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.'

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Interpol has issued its first Silver notice, at India's request, to track the global assets of former French Embassy officer Shubham Shokeen, who is wanted in connection with a visa fraud. The Silver notice, introduced in January this year, aims to track illicit assets across the globe. India is among 51 countries participating in the pilot project for the Silver notice, which will continue until November. The Interpol has issued two Silver notices on the CBI's request - one against Shokeen for allegedly facilitating Schengen visas for illegal gratification and another against Amit Madanlal Lakhanpal, who is wanted by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly creating a cryptocurrency without permission and defrauding investors.

Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Romance Done Right

Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Romance Done Right

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes Sukanya Verma..

PIX: Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

PIX: Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday before revealing that he does not enjoy having to dig himself out of deep holes at Grand Slams.

'Impossible to beat', Swiatek finds love for Wimbledon grass

'Impossible to beat', Swiatek finds love for Wimbledon grass

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

On Monday, the Polish eighth seed found her grasscourt wings to fly into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a soaring 6-4, 6-1 victory over Danish 23rd seed Clara Tauson.

New IOC chief to strive for consensus on gender policy

New IOC chief to strive for consensus on gender policy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will spearhead discussions on gender eligibility criteria in sports, its new President Kirsty Coventry said on Thursday, four years after the ruling body had urged federations to handle the issue independently.

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Born in Paris to Algerian scientist parents and competing with a French licence, the Racing Bulls driver stands out at the top level of the sport for his North African heritage as well as results.

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I really want to win': Confident Alcaraz targets rare Wimbledon three-peat

Osaka earns first grass win of the season

Osaka earns first grass win of the season

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Safiullin upsets Muller, Moutet through in Mallorca

PSG win sparks chaos: 500 arrested, 2 dead in Paris

PSG win sparks chaos: 500 arrested, 2 dead in Paris

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured, the interior ministry said on Sunday.

Janhvi, Nitibha And The Magic Called India

Janhvi, Nitibha And The Magic Called India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

From gorgeous gowns to sleek suits, the stars at Cannes showed us Indian-designed outfits that were a unique expression of style and artistry.

Can Zverev finally break the Slam curse in Paris?

Can Zverev finally break the Slam curse in Paris?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Alexander Zverev will be third seed for the French Open but the 28-year-old German's prospects of winning his first Grand Slam title in Paris are not looking especially bright.

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Outshines Rocky Flintoff!

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Outshines Rocky Flintoff!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Fresh from their exploits in the IPL, young guns Vaibhav Suryavanshi shone with the bat after a tidy bowling performance as India defeated England by six wickets in the first Youth ODI of their Under-19 tour in Hove on Friday.

Wimbledon draw is out!

Wimbledon draw is out!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

French Open champion Gauff is in line for a clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula.

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.

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title

Big UPSET at Wimbledon on Day 1

Big UPSET at Wimbledon on Day 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Medvedev makes early exit after Wimbledon meltdown

Women's Euros: France thrash Wales; England bounce back

Women's Euros: France thrash Wales; England bounce back

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group D matches between France-Wales and England-Netherlands, in Switzerland.

Heartbreak in Paris! Bopanna and Pavlasek crash out

Heartbreak in Paris! Bopanna and Pavlasek crash out

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The unseeded Indo-Czech pair lost 2-6, 6-7(5) to Heliovaara from Finland and British player Patten, ranked three and four in the world respectively, in the pre-quarterfinals.

Tata, Dassault to make Rafale fighter aircraft fuselages in India

Tata, Dassault to make Rafale fighter aircraft fuselages in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in financial year 2028, with the facility expected to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) said.

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic; sets up Alcaraz showdown

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic; sets up Alcaraz showdown

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Italy's Jannik Sinner lost both his previous Wimbledon duels with Novak Djokovic but turned the tables in emphatic fashion as his power and precision proved too much for the seven-time champion who, at 38, looked every bit his age in a humbling 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 loss.

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Poland's Iga Swiatek could become only the third woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of her first six major finals, joining Margaret Court and Monica Seles, but Swiatek is not taking the big-hitting Anisimova lightly.

French Open Pix: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Jabeur record hard wins

French Open Pix: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Jabeur record hard wins

Rediff.com29 May 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the French Open played at Roland Garros on Wednesday

Nadal hints he could miss French Open

Nadal hints he could miss French Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open.

India working with French authorities after flight detained

India working with French authorities after flight detained

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The plane that took off from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates carrying 303 Indian passengers, including many minors, was grounded at the Chalons-Vatry airport in Marne on Thursday.

Sinner stunned, Zverev survives in Halle

Sinner stunned, Zverev survives in Halle

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Jannik Sinner's bid to win back-to-back Halle Open titles was ended on Thursday

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