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Messi magic fires Miami to first-ever MLS Cup title

Messi magic fires Miami to first-ever MLS Cup title

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists.

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Defending champion Sloane Stephens was sent packing from the Miami Open on Sunday after a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Germany's Tatjana Maria in the third round.

Not much love for COVID-19 vaccine at Miami Open

Not much love for COVID-19 vaccine at Miami Open

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Aryna Sabalenka expressed more concern over the vaccine than her quarterfinal opponent No 1 Ash Barty

'No War': Russia's Zvonareva sends message at Miami Open

'No War': Russia's Zvonareva sends message at Miami Open

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The gesture comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Miami Open: Pliskova, Cibulkova cruise into third around

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Pliskova, a finalist at last year's US Open who reached the semi-finals at Indian Wells last week, relied on her booming groundstrokes and strong returning to dispatch her American opponent in 59 minutes.

Cape Verde... and Messi magic to Argentina's rescue again

Cape Verde... and Messi magic to Argentina's rescue again

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The noise at the Miami Stadium belonged to one nation, but the occasion belonged to one man as Lionel Messi scooped up another Man of the Match trophy.

Miami Open: Sania-Strycova battle through to final

Miami Open: Sania-Strycova battle through to final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Sania Mirza combined with her partner Barbora Strycova to stave off a strong challenge from Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-Jan and reach the women's double final at the Miami Open tennis tournament.

Miami Open: Nadal, Venus advance; Dimitrov, Vesnina ousted

Miami Open: Nadal, Venus advance; Dimitrov, Vesnina ousted

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic made a strong return to competition on Friday by beating Viktor Troicki 6-3, 7-5 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.

Can Sabalenka Overcome Clay Court Struggles At French Open?

Can Sabalenka Overcome Clay Court Struggles At French Open?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the French Open as world number one, but her clay court form and a recent injury raise doubts about her chances of winning her first Grand Slam title on the surface.

Miami Open: Sania-Hingis enter doubles semis

Miami Open: Sania-Hingis enter doubles semis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The top-seeded Indo-Swiss duo served past the Rodionova sisters, Anastasia and Arina, 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals.

Wimbledon 2026: Defending champ Swiatek shocked by promising star Eala

Wimbledon 2026: Defending champ Swiatek shocked by promising star Eala

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Philippines' Eala beat the World No 3 Swiatek 7-6(9), 6-2 on a centre court duel to advance to the fourth round.

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A struggling and edgy Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Miami Open.

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at Italian Open

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka in their third-round clash at the Italian Open.

Arthur Fils downs higher-ranked Rublev to capture fourth ATP title

Arthur Fils downs higher-ranked Rublev to capture fourth ATP title

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Frenchman Arthur Fils continued his run of good form since returning from an eight-month injury layoff as he overpowered Russia's higher-ranked Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6(2) to win the Barcelona Open, clinching his first title since 2024.

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Azarenka demolishes Kuznetsova for third Miami Open title

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Azarenka punished her Russian opponent's weak serve to wrap up the final in 80 minutes in relentless humidity under a searing sun in the early afternoon encounter on the Key Biscayne hardcourt.

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The 35-year-old Swiss, showing no sign of losing his edge, improved to 19-1 this year, winning the Australian Open in five sets over Nadal, and BNP Paribas Open in straight sets over fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka.

Miami Open: Djokovic continues winning run, Del Potro out

Miami Open: Djokovic continues winning run, Del Potro out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Novak Djokovic barely got out of first gear but had more than enough in the tank to beat Briton Kyle Edmund 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the Miami Open on Friday.

Miami Open: Azarenka crushes Jankovic; Nadal, Murray advance

Miami Open: Azarenka crushes Jankovic; Nadal, Murray advance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Two time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka crushed Serbia's Jelena Jankovic.

Miami Open: Bouchard, Puig exit; Escobdeo upsets Britain's Evans

Miami Open: Bouchard, Puig exit; Escobdeo upsets Britain's Evans

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

But for the 23-year-old Bouchard, a former world number five who has slumped to 56th in the rankings, it was another blow after her first-round exit in Indian Wells.

Jude Bellingham's brace takes England past Norway to World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham's brace takes England past Norway to World Cup semis

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Jude Bellingham scored twice as England fought back to defeat Norway 2-1 in the third World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday.

Jannik Sinner on brink of Italian Open history before rain halts semi-final

Jannik Sinner on brink of Italian Open history before rain halts semi-final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Jannik Sinner was two games away from the Italian Open final when heavy rain suspended his semi-final match against Daniil Medvedev, with Sinner leading 6-2, 5-7, 4-2.

The youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 match since Nadal...

The youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 match since Nadal...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

17-year-old beat Zachary Svajda at the Miami Open on Thursday to become the youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 match since Rafael Nadal in 2003.

Miami Open: Djokovic beats Goffin, to face Nishikori in final

Miami Open: Djokovic beats Goffin, to face Nishikori in final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a strong challenge from Belgium's David Goffin to reach the Miami Open final with a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory on Friday as he continued his pursuit of a fifth title in six years on Key Biscayne.

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic's all-time record of 31 Masters 1000 wins in a row after defeating Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

But after those events, Federer will take a training break, the paper reported.

Sania-Strycova stunned by unseeded Dabrowski-Yifan in Miami Open final

Sania-Strycova stunned by unseeded Dabrowski-Yifan in Miami Open final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The third-seeded pair was defeated by the unseeded Canadian-Chinese duo 6-4, 6-3.

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Monday

Miami Open: Top seeds Federer, Halep shocked

Miami Open: Top seeds Federer, Halep shocked

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Roger Federer suffered a shock 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4) defeat to Australian wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis on Saturday that will cost the Swiss his world number one ranking and leaves the Miami men's tournament wide open.

Dreams, tears and Centre Court: Eala scripts Wimbledon classic

Dreams, tears and Centre Court: Eala scripts Wimbledon classic

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

From light-up shoes to Centre Court glory: Filipina sensation Eala fulfils a childhood dream to reach the fourth round at the All England Club.

Barty beats Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title

Barty beats Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Barty said the key to the match was extending rallies on the warm day in Southern Florida.

Late extra-time own goal takes Argentina past Cape Verde

Late extra-time own goal takes Argentina past Cape Verde

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in their World Cup last-32 encounter, which extended into extra time. An own goal in the 111th minute ultimately decided the match, sending the reigning champions into the last 16 where they will face Egypt.

Argentina sweats over Messi hamstring injury before World Cup

Argentina sweats over Messi hamstring injury before World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Lionel Messi is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring less than three weeks before the start of the World Cup, Inter Miami said on Monday after the Argentine forward was forced off in his final club match before the tournament.

'Anything is possible': Cape Verde's fairytale run continues at World Cup

'Anything is possible': Cape Verde's fairytale run continues at World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Cape Verde, a tiny island nation, has made history by advancing to the round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup.

Djokovic into Aus Open quarters after Mensik pulls out

Djokovic into Aus Open quarters after Mensik pulls out

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic, the 10-times Australian Open champion, will continue his quest for a record-extending Melbourne Park title and a 25th Grand Slam crown to surpass the record he currently shares with Margaret Court.

Iga Swiatek On Wimbledon Exit: 'Need To Trust The Process'

Iga Swiatek On Wimbledon Exit: 'Need To Trust The Process'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Defending champion Iga Swiatek was defeated by Filipina Alexandra Eala in the third round of Wimbledon. Swiatek attributed the loss to shortcomings in her game rather than pressure, contrasting it with her French Open exit. She acknowledged a year of inconsistency and stated her intention to "trust the process" and focus on improving her tennis.

Venus Williams sets sight on French Open after clay comeback

Venus Williams sets sight on French Open after clay comeback

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Venus Williams expresses her desire to participate in the French Open after competing on clay for the first time in five years at the Madrid Open, where she lost in the first round.

Neymar hints at return for Scotland game

Neymar hints at return for Scotland game

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Neymar missed Brazil's first two games of the FIFA 2026 World Cup and his likely to play against Scotland on Thursday.

Miami Open: Radwanska ousted; Muguruza, Federer march on

Miami Open: Radwanska ousted; Muguruza, Federer march on

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Polish fifth seed Agnieszka Radwanska was the highest women's casualty at the Miami Open on Saturday, blown away for the second time this year by Croatian Mirjana Lucic-Baroni.

Miami Open: Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic reach last 16

Miami Open: Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic reach last 16

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Belgium's Steve Darcis 6-0, 7-5 on Monday to power into the last 16 of the Miami Open.

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Osaka sister act primed for Miami Open spotlight

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Serena and Venus Williams usually get top billing at the Miami Open but this year there is another sister act vying for thespotlight with world number one Naomi Osaka showing older sibling Mari the ropes.