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Classy Zverev beats Rune, eyes Paris Masters glory

Classy Zverev beats Rune, eyes Paris Masters glory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev produced a near-flawless display to outclass former champion Holger Rune 6-3 7-6(4) on Saturday and return to the Paris Masters final after a gap of four years.

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Murray, who won two of his three major titles at Wimbledon and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2013, said he rarely attends tennis matches as a fan.

Coco Gauff Is French Open CHAMPION

Coco Gauff Is French Open CHAMPION

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Coco Gauff overcomes Sabalenka in error-riddled final to win French Open

'I am giving something back to Indian athletics'

'I am giving something back to Indian athletics'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

For Neeraj Chopra, the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic is more than achieving success on the field, it's giving the Indian fans a chance to watch top-class competition in person, something that will help raise the profile of the sport in the country.

Tennis's hottest rivalry heads to Roland Garros

Tennis's hottest rivalry heads to Roland Garros

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Jannik Sinner's dazzling winning streak ground to a halt ahead of the French Open but the world number one's top-notch return from a three-month doping ban suggests he will be the main challenger to Carlos Alcaraz in Paris.

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He credited PCI chief coach Satyanarayana for providing great equipment, facilities, and preparation to the athletes.

Trump@6 Months: Resetting The Global Order

Trump@6 Months: Resetting The Global Order

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

In the short run, the Trump presidency has already ensured one thing: The assumptions of the past can no longer guide the strategies of the future, points out Manish Dabhade.

Balaji and Reyes-Varela knocked out of French Open

Balaji and Reyes-Varela knocked out of French Open

Rediff.com31 May 2025

India's N Sriram Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela's French Open journey came to an end with the second round defeat against fourth seed Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, in Paris on Saturday.

Coach Rana praises Manu's stellar show at Paris Olympics

Coach Rana praises Manu's stellar show at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Jaspal Rana said that Manu Bhaker did a great job at the ongoing Summer Games.

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Two stories of strength and determination coming out of the Paris Games.

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

He is the first athlete to retain the pole vault title in nearly seven decades.

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

23-year-old Brazilian forward, signed from Brighton & Hove Albion for 60 million pounds ($81.5 million) last week, stars in victory over boyhood club Fluminense

PIX: India's para athletes script history in Paris!

PIX: India's para athletes script history in Paris!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze respectively in the men's High Jump T63 while Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar took the second and third spots in the Javelin Throw F46 final.

Air India faces worst crisis, cancels 7 int'l flights amid crash fallout

Air India faces worst crisis, cancels 7 int'l flights amid crash fallout

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

While Air India cancelled six international flights due to aviation regulator DGCA subjecting its Dreamliner fleet to enhanced checks, the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick one was cancelled due to unavailability of aircraft, the airline said.

'Your Trip Is On Me..' Neeraj Fulfills Fan's Wish!

'Your Trip Is On Me..' Neeraj Fulfills Fan's Wish!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Double Olympic-medallist Neeraj Chopra showed his generous and compassionate side, surprising a fan with an all-expense paid trip to watch the Neeraj Chopra Classic, to be held in Bengaluru next week.

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.' 'As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.'

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Kimia Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance

Olympics: Teenage skateboarders steal the show in Paris

Olympics: Teenage skateboarders steal the show in Paris

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Arisa Trew, 14, led a pack of teenagers who swept the podium of the women's park skateboarding competition at the Paris Games on Tuesday

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.

Indian hockey team gear up for Paris Olympics

Indian hockey team gear up for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Indian men's hockey team leaves for Mike Horn's base in Switzerland ahead of Paris Olympics

Historic bronze for shooter Swapnil Kusale in Paris

Historic bronze for shooter Swapnil Kusale in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Swapnil Kusale fought his way back to win the bronze in his very first appearance at the Olympic Games.

'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

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhagat is suspended from all badminton-related activities until September 1, 2025. As a result, he won't have the opportunity to defend his title and will miss the marquee event in Paris.

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

'Not happy': Neeraj wins but slams his own throw

'Not happy': Neeraj wins but slams his own throw

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Neeraj Chopra may have clinched the Golden Spike title in his maiden appearance at the meet, but the former Olympic champion was far from satisfied with his performance.

PIX: Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win Wimbledon

PIX: Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

'This could have been the last match ever I played here'

'This could have been the last match ever I played here'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Djokovic still undecided on next year's French Open after semi-final exit.

'Made in India' Apparel Off To Paris Olympics

'Made in India' Apparel Off To Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

If you see 'Made in India' apparel at any of the IOC's retail channels, it may have well come from Tiruppur, manufactured by a firm, which is owned by a mother-daughter duo, called Back Bay India.

Olympics: Women fencers win Ukraine's first gold in Paris

Olympics: Women fencers win Ukraine's first gold in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Ukraine claimed the gold medal in the women's sabre team event as they rallied to edge South Korea in a thrilling final bout at the Paris Games on Saturday.

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.

Archers Deepika, Bhajan knocked out of Paris Olympics

Archers Deepika, Bhajan knocked out of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

In the fourth set, the German took two points with a 29-27 win but Deepika was already ahead by two points heading into the final set.

Two veterans get French Open wild cards

Two veterans get French Open wild cards

Rediff.com13 May 2025

French veteran Richard Gasquet was also among eight men given wild-card entries.

The Women Who Could Shake Up Roland Garros

The Women Who Could Shake Up Roland Garros

Rediff.com21 May 2025

As the 2025 French Open looms, all eyes may be on reigning champions and top seeds - but lurking just beneath the surface are several players quietly building momentum, ready to crash the party in Paris. From seasoned champions finding renewed form to rising stars with something to prove, here are four dark horses who could shake up the women's singles draw at Roland Garros.

ISSF World Cup: Elavenil opens India's account

ISSF World Cup: Elavenil opens India's account

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian shooting ace Elavenil Valarivan settled for the bronze medal after leading for a good part of the women's 10m air rifle final on the first competition day of the ISSF World Cup in Munich on Tuesday.

WII revokes order to cut salaries for skipping Yoga Day event

WII revokes order to cut salaries for skipping Yoga Day event

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Citing poor attendance at the International Yoga Day event on June 21, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) issued a warning on Monday, saying this month's salaries of the employees who skipped the programme without prior intimation would be withheld, but withdrew the order within hours.

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle, Pegula advances at French Open

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

On Monday, the Indian women's team comprising Manika, Sreeja and Archana had prevailed over higher-ranked Romania 3-2 in a thrilling tie to enter the quarter-finals.

Zverev awaits Djokovic after Griekspoor retires

Zverev awaits Djokovic after Griekspoor retires

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Alexander Zverev advanced to the French Open quarter-finals after his opponent Tallon Griekspoor retired midway

Gender row over Algeria's Khelif takes focus at Paris

Gender row over Algeria's Khelif takes focus at Paris

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Imane Khelif, who is in the spotlight for failing a gender eligibility test at a tournament last year, progressed to the Olymoics welterweight quarter-finals.