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Teen sensation Andreeva storms into French Open semis

Teen sensation Andreeva storms into French Open semis

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Mirra Andreeva, a Russian teenager, secured her spot in the French Open semi-finals with a decisive victory over Sorana Cirstea, continuing her impressive run in a tournament that has seen several top players eliminated.

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Coco Gauff is showing strong form ahead of the French Open, presenting her with a significant opportunity to secure another Grand Slam title.

French Open: Nishesh Basavareddy knocks out 7th seed Fritz; Zverev cruises

French Open: Nishesh Basavareddy knocks out 7th seed Fritz; Zverev cruises

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Seventh seed Taylor Fritz was stunned by fellow American Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round of the French Open on Sunday.

Joao Fonseca: The first teenager to beat Djokovic at a Grand Slam

Joao Fonseca: The first teenager to beat Djokovic at a Grand Slam

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title ended in a stunning third-round defeat to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca at the French Open.

Djokovic begins quest for 25th Grand Slam crown at French Open

Djokovic begins quest for 25th Grand Slam crown at French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Alexander Zverev hopes to finally break through and win his first major. The tournament starts amid tensions over prize money and player influence.

Andreeva stretched by Baptiste on way to Madrid Open final

Andreeva stretched by Baptiste on way to Madrid Open final

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Mirra Andreeva overcame a late challenge from Hailey Baptiste to win their semi-final match and advance to the Madrid Open final.

36-YO Cirstea scripts French Open fairytale; Zverev storms into quarters

36-YO Cirstea scripts French Open fairytale; Zverev storms into quarters

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea reached the quarter-final of the French Open, while Matteo Berrettini is rediscovering his confidence after a win.

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Contingent at Joburg Ladies Open

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Contingent at Joburg Ladies Open

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Diksha Dagar leads a five-member Indian team at the Joburg Ladies Open, a Ladies European Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour co-sanctioned event. Other Indian players include Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Hitaashee Bakshi, and Tvesa Malik.

Brisbane crown again: Sabalenka sends AO warning

Brisbane crown again: Sabalenka sends AO warning

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in the Brisbane International final on Sunday to retain the title without losing a set ahead of her bid to reclaim the Australian Open title this month.

Sabalenka's cheeky victory speech sets engagement buzz

Sabalenka's cheeky victory speech sets engagement buzz

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka set social media abuzz with playful romance rumours after a cheeky remark about her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, during her Brisbane International victory speech on Sunday.

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Lovlina, Arundhati lead as India claim nine gold medals in BOXAM Elite 2026

Sabalenka canters into another Brisbane International final

Sabalenka canters into another Brisbane International final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The four-times Grand Slam champion, who is eyeing her third Australian Open trophy when the tournament begins on January 18 at Melbourne Park, was pushed harder in the next set but edged ahead again at 5-4 to wrap up the win on serve.

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Top trio eye Grand Slam glory with Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown

PIX: Brazil win Women's Copa America in thriller!

PIX: Brazil win Women's Copa America in thriller!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'Las Cafeteras' were within touching distance of their first continental title until Marta, introduced as a late substitute, delivered a moment of magic with a stunning equaliser six minutes into stoppage time, forcing the game into extra time.

PSG's Dembele is FIFA men's player of the year!

PSG's Dembele is FIFA men's player of the year!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Dembele was able to attend the ceremony, as he was already in Qatar for Wednesday's Intercontinental Cup final where PSG take on Flamengo.

Medvedev, Bopanna in same squad for WTL's India debut

Medvedev, Bopanna in same squad for WTL's India debut

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Russian star Daniil Medvedev and Indian veteran Rohan Bopanna will play in the same squad, while Sumit Nagal is part of a side that features former world number 6 Gael Monfils for the World Tennis League, to be held In Bengaluru from December 17 to 20.

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sumit Nagal leaned on his vast experience to overcome the power game of Kites's Dhakshineswar Suresh in the tie-break and keep Eagles well on course for the World Tennis League final, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Brazil's soccer star Marta tests positive for COVID-19

Brazil's soccer star Marta tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Brazil's six-time world player of the year Marta has tested positive for COVID-19, the country's soccer governing body (CBF) said on Saturday.

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

End of an era for Brazil as Marta bows out of sixth World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Brazil exited the World Cup on Wednesday hoping a new generational talent will emerge as Marta's sixth and final Women's World Cup ended with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica

PSG stars dominate Ballon d'Or shortlist

PSG stars dominate Ballon d'Or shortlist

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Nine players from treble-winning Paris St Germain have been nominated for the men's Ballon d'Or this year along with the club's coach Luis Enrique as France Football announced the list of nominees on Thursday.

SEE: Neeraj Chopra's 88.16m Thunderbolt

SEE: Neeraj Chopra's 88.16m Thunderbolt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Neeraj Chopra stunned a world-class field with a sensational 88.16m throw on his very first attempt

Sania-Marta through to semis

Sania-Marta through to semis

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The third seeds beat the Chinese-Uzbek pair of Meng Yuan and Varvara Lepchenko in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Open.

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Vatican releases Pope Francis's images, announces funeral

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Pope's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, to be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to beat defending champion Alexei Popyrin in Toronto and move into the semi-finals.

PIX: Marta scores landmark goal but Brazil lose to Australia

PIX: Marta scores landmark goal but Brazil lose to Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Australia came from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2 in the women's World Cup.

PIX: Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal

PIX: Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Michelsen, seeded 26th, will face hard-hitting 11th seed Karen Khachanov of Russia, who upset eighth seed Casper Ruud in their fourth round match 6-4, 7-5.

Pope Francis: The Final Days

Pope Francis: The Final Days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Glimpses of Pope Francis when he appeared for the first time, April 6, 2025, since his return to the Vatican after spending 38 days at the Gemelli hospital in Rome, recovering from a serious lung illness.

Alcaraz completes milestone win in Cincinnati

Alcaraz completes milestone win in Cincinnati

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

In the evening session, men's third seed Alexander Zverev and women's fourth seed Jessica Pegula were forced off the court mid-match due to rain and the threat of lightning.

Pope Francis passes away hours after delivering Easter message

Pope Francis passes away hours after delivering Easter message

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican said on Monday. The Pope passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to a statement from the Vatican.

Spain seek retrial in World Cup kiss case

Spain seek retrial in World Cup kiss case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Prosecutor Marta Durantez requested the trial be repeated, arguing that evidence and many of her questions were not admitted.

Search op to track down 3 JeM terrorists underway in Basantgarh

Search op to track down 3 JeM terrorists underway in Basantgarh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

A search operation by a joint team of security forces is underway to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said on Friday.

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Naomi Osaka produced a commanding performance to knock out third seed Coco Gauff.

President Murmu to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City

President Murmu to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the state funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City this week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Murmu will pay a two-day visit to Vatican City beginning Friday, offering condolences on behalf of the government and people of India. She will pay homage to Pope Francis by laying a wreath at Basilica of Saint Peter on Friday and attend the funeral Mass at Saint Peter's Square on April 26.

Sania-Marta in second round

Sania-Marta in second round

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Sania Mirza and Marta Domachowska beat Natalie Grandin and Milagros Sequera 6-4, 6-3 in the first round in Cincinnati

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Beware! 'Healthy' Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

They seem harmless, even good for you, but these everyday kitchen staples could be quietly harming your heart, warns Dr Sanjay Bhojraj.

Army committed to terror-free J-K: Northern commander

Army committed to terror-free J-K: Northern commander

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Indian Army has neutralized a terrorist in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir during an encounter with security forces. The Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar commended the troops for their swift action and reiterated the army's commitment to keeping the region terror-free.

What Happens After The Pope Dies?

What Happens After The Pope Dies?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis shaped the Church he led. And in death, his reforms shape his farewell.

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Army soldier killed in ongoing encounter in Udhampur

Army soldier killed in ongoing encounter in Udhampur

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

A soldier of the special forces of the army was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists following a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday, officials said. The firing took place in the Dudu-Basantgarh area during a cordon and search operation that was launched based on information about the presence of terrorists. The deceased soldier has been identified as Havaldar Jhantu Ali Sheikh of 6 Para of the Special Forces. The operation was still underway when the last reports came in from the spot, they added. Four suspects were also picked up for the area for questioning. This is the third encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu in the past over 24 hours.

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match-point to end an absorbing three hour, seven minute affair under sunny skies on Stadium One court.