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Champ Alcaraz still in disbelief after French Open triumph

Champ Alcaraz still in disbelief after French Open triumph

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The five-times Grand Slam champion recharged his batteries with a short trip to Ibiza but is back in harness ahead of his campaign at Queen's Club, where he faces countryman Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in his opener on Tuesday.

Sublime Sinner marches on in Paris

Sublime Sinner marches on in Paris

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Top seed Jannik Sinner continued his serene French Open progress with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 dismantling of Russian Andrey Rublev to reach the quarter-finals in ominous fashion on Monday.

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

'Habemus Sinner!': World No. 1 Returns

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'I am happy to play tennis again.'

Diamonds Are Aditi's Best Friend At Cannes

Diamonds Are Aditi's Best Friend At Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The highlight of her look was her necklace which featured cut diamonds in flower petal-shaped pendants.

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.

Sinner considered quitting tennis during doping controversy

Sinner considered quitting tennis during doping controversy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Sinner's settlement brought plenty of criticism from both current and former players, with Serena Williams saying she would have been banned for 20 years and had her Grand Slam titles taken away had she tested positive in a similar fashion.

Djokovic withdraws from Rome Masters

Djokovic withdraws from Rome Masters

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this year's Italian Open, organisers said on Tuesday.

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 in extra-time in Orlando on Monday to pull off one of the shocks of the Club World Cup.

Wimbledon braces for hottest start in history

Wimbledon braces for hottest start in history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Wimbledon sprang into life on Monday as the world's oldest tennis tournament opened its gates to thousands of spectators who had queued up for hours in the gentle morning sunshine.

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.

Sinner ready for Rome return after doping suspension

Sinner ready for Rome return after doping suspension

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Jannik Sinner held onto his world number one ranking ahead of his return from a three-month doping ban

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Record-breaking Sinner pummels Martinez to reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The 23-year-old has dropped 17 games in his three matches at an average of less than two per set, in an ominous warning to his rivals for the title.

Wimbledon: Swiatek outplays Collins; Andreeva advances too

Wimbledon: Swiatek outplays Collins; Andreeva advances too

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Teenager Andreeva marches into Wimbledon last 16

Kolhapuri footwear makers allege GI breach by Prada, demand revenue share

Kolhapuri footwear makers allege GI breach by Prada, demand revenue share

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

They presented a letter urging him to look into the violation and preserve the product, which is a symbol of the state's cultural heritage.

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club World Cup last 8

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club World Cup last 8

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Real Madrid hit their stride at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, edging Juventus 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals thanks to a second-half strike from academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia.

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Cole Palmer scored twice as the Chelsea proved too good for the Parisians, fresh off their maiden Champions League triumph last month.

Marc Marquez reigns supreme to win German MotoGP

Marc Marquez reigns supreme to win German MotoGP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Marc Marquez proved once again why he is known as the 'King of Sachsenring' when the Ducati rider marked his 200th MotoGP start by winning the German Grand Prix on Sunday.

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Verstappen is third overall in the standings, 61 points behind Piastri who leads Norris by 15, and chasing his third win of the campaign to make up for retirement in Austria last weekend.

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech.

The Stars Who Witnessed History At French Open

The Stars Who Witnessed History At French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz is only the second man since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of his first five Grand Slam singles finals after Swiss great Roger Federer.

'Alcaraz-Sinner have taken tennis to another level'

'Alcaraz-Sinner have taken tennis to another level'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'I've seen Federer and Nadal and they played a couple of good finals but nothing comes close to this.'

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:

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.

India's Two Front War Challenge

India's Two Front War Challenge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Chinese see no need to fight directly. They have an able and willing proxy in Pakistan, points out Shekhar Gupta.

US team in India for trade talks; negotiations progressing well: Goyal

US team in India for trade talks; negotiations progressing well: Goyal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The US team is in New Delhi for the next round of negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement and the negotiations are progressing well, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Some more US officials will reach India on June 6 to join the negotiations with their Indian counterparts.

Alcaraz fights back to win maiden Monte Carlo Masters

Alcaraz fights back to win maiden Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to beat Lorenzo Musetti 3-6 6-1 6-0 in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday, clinching his first title at the prestigious clay-court event and gaining momentum ahead of next month's French Open.

Sinner roars back after doping controversy

Sinner roars back after doping controversy

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Jannik Sinner was ecstatic after a victorious return following a three-month doping ban

Alcaraz lauds Sinner after 5-set thriller in Paris

Alcaraz lauds Sinner after 5-set thriller in Paris

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

It's a privilege to make history with you, Alcaraz tells Sinner

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.

Inter to don unseen kit for Champions League final against PSG

Inter to don unseen kit for Champions League final against PSG

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Italians, however, did not opt for their second strip -- white shirts with blue details -- choosing to wear the third kit instead, a golden yellow shirt with black details and black shorts.

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

It was a dream opening day for the local fans as seven British players made it to the second round -- the most singles wins for the home nation in a single day at Wimbledon in the professional era.

Ancelotti's Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Ancelotti's Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'Ancelotti hasn't had time to show us his game plan yet. It's only been two or three days of training.'

Women's Euros PIX: Spain thrash grieving Portugal; Italy edge Belgium

Women's Euros PIX: Spain thrash grieving Portugal; Italy edge Belgium

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Images from Thursday's Women's Euro 2025 Group B matches between Spain-Portugal and Italy Belgium.

Verstappen heartbroken as F1 set to axe his favorite track

Verstappen heartbroken as F1 set to axe his favorite track

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Four-time world champion Verstappen said he understood, with Monza having a contract to 2031 for the Italian Grand Prix, but also felt the loss.

Stage set for next round of Verstappen v Russell clash

Stage set for next round of Verstappen v Russell clash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Present rivalries and past collisions hang over Red Bull's home Austrian Grand Prix as Formula One braces for the next round of Max Verstappen v George Russell and more title-chasing drama at McLaren.

Marquez makes it 68 wins as brother Alex crashes out

Marquez makes it 68 wins as brother Alex crashes out

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Marc Marquez delivered a clinical masterclass at MotoGP's Cathedral of Speed on Sunday to claim victory at the Dutch Grand Prix

'Fully agree with you': Modi, Meloni strike a chord at G7

'Fully agree with you': Modi, Meloni strike a chord at G7

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the margins of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, with discussions focusing on a range of issues such as trade, investment, counter-terrorism and global challenges.

Russell 'realistic' despite thrilling Canadian GP win

Russell 'realistic' despite thrilling Canadian GP win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

George Russell said he was driving better than ever and ready to fight for a Formula One championship with Mercedes after taking the team's first win of the season in Canada, but this year still looks a long shot.

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Tabilo broke the top seed four times on Centre Court while not conceding a single break point.

El Clasico: 'We have to play complete game'

El Clasico: 'We have to play complete game'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

"Playing with Barcelona is special. It will be the last 'El Clasico' of the season because Barca are not in the Club World Cup."