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Guru offers to turn Coco's forehand into potent weapon

Guru offers to turn Coco's forehand into potent weapon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As Coco Gauff ponders a fortnight without tennis following her first-round loss at Wimbledon, she might be tempted to phone one of the sport's most accomplished coaches.

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Netherlands and Sweden marched into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi notched his ninth goal in six matches as Inter Miami crushed Philadelphia Union 4-1 to reach the Leagues Cup final.

Outrage at Madrid Open's sexist trophy ceremony

Outrage at Madrid Open's sexist trophy ceremony

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pegula upset with Madrid organisers after finalists denied speeches

Freeze Frame: A Super Sports weekend, in pictures

Freeze Frame: A Super Sports weekend, in pictures

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Rediff.com gives you a peek into these action-packed moments from the weekend, frozen in time...

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

As he continues to live his dream, Novak Djokovic is also staking his claim to the mantle of greatest tennis player of all time.

Alcaraz advances to Miami Open quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

Alcaraz advances to Miami Open quarters, Eyes Sunshine Double

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Spaniard needed less than 90 minutes to dispatch the 23rd seed from Italy

Chennai's Velammal Vidyalaya Wins Chess World Schools Gold

Chennai's Velammal Vidyalaya Wins Chess World Schools Gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Chennai's Velammal Vidyalaya, the alma mater of the youngest reigning World champion D Gukesh and Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, won the gold medal at the World Schools Team Chess Championship in Virginia, United States.

Peaty eyes 'three-peat' to extend rule in the pool

Peaty eyes 'three-peat' to extend rule in the pool

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Adam Peaty hopes to emulate retired American great Michael Phelps, the only swimmer to win gold in the same event at three successive Games, at the Paris Olympics.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open.

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Nadal his own toughest critic after shock US Open loss

Nadal his own toughest critic after shock US Open loss

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Second seed Rafael Nadal said he would make no excuses after his shock loss to American Frances Tiafoe in the US Open fourth round Monday, despite a serious abdominal injury that derailed his run-up to the year's final major.

Can Jabeur overcome Vondrousova in Wimbledon final?

Can Jabeur overcome Vondrousova in Wimbledon final?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur stands on the verge of history with a maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon within her grasp but in Czech surprise package Marketa Vondrousova she faces a final opponent who could tear up the script and prolong her wait.

US Open PICS: Djokovic to meet Del Potro in final after Nadal retires

US Open PICS: Djokovic to meet Del Potro in final after Nadal retires

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Defending US Open champion Rafael Nadal retired from his semi-final against Argentine third seed Juan Martin del Potro on Friday with right knee issues. The world number one was trailing 7-6(3), 6-2 when he decided to call it a night.

Paris Olympics leave fans high and dry with alcohol ban

Paris Olympics leave fans high and dry with alcohol ban

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Under Evin's Law, which has been in place since 1991, alcohol is banned from sale to the general public inside stadiums in France

Cold handshake, hot words: Townsend, Ostapenko clash at US Open

Cold handshake, hot words: Townsend, Ostapenko clash at US Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'She told me I had no class, I have no education and to see what happens when we get outside the US.'

Expecting Aditi to win a medal at Paris Olympics: Kapil Dev

Expecting Aditi to win a medal at Paris Olympics: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Aditi Ashok can win a medal at the Paris Olympics provided her form does not betray her in pressure situations, said PGTI president Kapil Dev.

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open

Kyrgios pulls out of US Open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Germany Jan-Lennard Struff has also withdrawn from the US Open, the USTA said.

Norway Chess: Birthday boy Gukesh outsmarts Nakamura

Norway Chess: Birthday boy Gukesh outsmarts Nakamura

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Arjun Erigaisi loses

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Paula Badosa spoiled Simona Halep's return from a doping ban.

Copa America PIX: Argentina beat Peru, top Group A

Copa America PIX: Argentina beat Peru, top Group A

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Images from the Copa America 2024 Group A matches between Argentina and Peru, Canada and Chile.

Teammate surprised as Messi pops up in group chat!

Teammate surprised as Messi pops up in group chat!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi has already proved to be a team player at his new club Inter Miami as the Argentine forward surprised a team mate in the players' group chat.

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as like facing a blend of the big three -- himself, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Glimpse the annular solar eclipse.

PHOTOS: Medvedev, Nadal to clash in US Open final

PHOTOS: Medvedev, Nadal to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Medvedev whips Dimitrov to enter US Open final

Olympic champ Crouser shatters own shot put World record

Olympic champ Crouser shatters own shot put World record

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Two-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser demolished his own shot put world record on Saturday, throwing for 23.56 metres at the Los Angeles Grand Prix.

'Baseless': India on Canadian charge of meddling in polls

'Baseless': India on Canadian charge of meddling in polls

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

India on Thursday strongly rejected as 'baseless' allegations of its interference in Canadian elections and asserted that the core issue has been Ottawa's meddling in New Delhi's internal affairs.

Heat, drama...but Ben Shelton seals quarters berth

Heat, drama...but Ben Shelton seals quarters berth

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Shelton first through to quarters as action heats up at U.S. Open

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev cruises past Musetti

Cincinnati Open: Medvedev cruises past Musetti

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Former champion Daniil Medvedev beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open where Novak Djokovic was preparing to begin his U.S. Open preparations.

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Venus Williams better than ever after injury struggles

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Williams playing at a 'better level' after injury-hit start to season

PIX: Simone Biles's sensational return!

PIX: Simone Biles's sensational return!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The four-time Olympic gold medalist dazzled fans with her sky-high tumbling and a double-flipping vault so difficult that it has never been performed by another female gymnast.

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

Ram-Salisbury win US Open men's doubles title

Ram-Salisbury win US Open men's doubles title

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

American Rajeev Ram and Briton Joe Salisbury overcame a slow start to beat Bruno Soares and Jamie Murray 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the US Open men's doubles final on Friday.

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'I was so close to winning a Grand Slam. I want to make sure that my body is going to have the time it needs to come back, so please bear with me.'

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

USA Gymnastics said on Tuesday that its chief executive, Kerry Perry has left the sport's national governing body as the organization tries to recover from a scandal in which one of its team doctor sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

Osaka confirms withdrawal from Indian Wells

Osaka confirms withdrawal from Indian Wells

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Naomi Osaka, who said at the U.S. Open that she planned to take a break from tennis, has officially pulled out of next month's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.