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Nagal Ends Title Drought With Challenger Victory

Nagal Ends Title Drought With Challenger Victory

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal secured his seventh ATP Challenger singles title, defeating Felix Balshaw in the Intaro Open final in Targu Mures, Romania. This victory marks his first Challenger title in over two years, ending a significant drought and earning him 75 ATP ranking points, expected to boost his world ranking to around No. 219.

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Serena to reignite Venus partnership after receiving Wimbledon doubles wildcard.

Inspirational and epic: Djokovic lauds Serena's return at Wimbledon

Inspirational and epic: Djokovic lauds Serena's return at Wimbledon

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Novak Djokovic confirmed that Serena Williams is hitting the gym harder than ever ahead of her eagerly awaited Wimbledon return as he led the praise for the 44-year-old American icon on Saturday.

Monfils refuses to fade away after Roland Garros goodbye

Monfils refuses to fade away after Roland Garros goodbye

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Gael Monfils is determined to emulate the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James by playing into his 40s and hopes to play at Wimbledon, Montreal and the U.S. Open before bringing down the curtain on his career on home soil at the Paris Masters.

French Open: Gauff storms into quarters after wild 2nd set drama

French Open: Gauff storms into quarters after wild 2nd set drama

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Monday.

French Open: Balaji-Martinez advance to third round

French Open: Balaji-Martinez advance to third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

This is Balaji's maiden French Open match victory and overall his fourth in Grand Slams.

Ousmane Dembele's Hat-Trick Overshadows Haaland And Mbappe!

Ousmane Dembele's Hat-Trick Overshadows Haaland And Mbappe!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ousmane Dembele delivered a sensational first-half hat-trick for France against Norway in their final Group I match, overshadowing the anticipated clash between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

French Open: Sinner could meet Djokovic in semis; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Struggling Swiatek will open her campaign against Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova.

Draper draped in confidence ahead of French Open

Draper draped in confidence ahead of French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Draper has yet to taste victory at Roland Garros, having been forced to retire injured on his debut and suffering a five-set defeat in 2024 while adjusting to changes in his game.

Coach Murray and Djokovic part ways ahead of French Open

Coach Murray and Djokovic part ways ahead of French Open

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Andy Murray will no longer coach 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, with the pair's high-profile partnership coming to an end after six months and no titles, the Briton's team said on Tuesday.

Alcaraz rallies to move into French Open quarter-finals

Alcaraz rallies to move into French Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'I tried to calm myself as I was mad, angry and talking not really good things. I'm really happy not to let those thoughts play against me.'

Tough draw for unseeded Nagal at French Open

Tough draw for unseeded Nagal at French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The 26-year-old then made first round exits from the Bordeaux Challenger and Geneva Open earlier this month.

Bopanna-Ebden duo storm into French Open semis

Bopanna-Ebden duo storm into French Open semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden continued their impressive run at the French Open, booking their place in the semifinals with a hard-fought victory

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Swiatek's dominance on clay that the top seed from Poland has won her last 20 matches at Roland Garros, as she bids for a third successive trophy to add to her maiden Grand Slam triumph in Paris four years ago

Nadal still unsure on French Open participation

Nadal still unsure on French Open participation

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Rafael Nadal said he was still in two minds about whether he will play in the French Open.

Morocco's Hakimi Feels Targeted as Rape Case Heads to Trial

Morocco's Hakimi Feels Targeted as Rape Case Heads to Trial

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Achraf Hakimi says he is ready to face trial after a French appeals court reportedly rejected his challenge to a rape case referral. The Morocco and PSG defender insists he will finally get the chance to tell his side of the story.

Gauff battles through illness to reach Madrid Open last 16

Gauff battles through illness to reach Madrid Open last 16

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Gauff threw up on court midway through the second set before recovering from a break down and then dominating the third set.

Tunisia sack coach mid-World Cup after heavy defeat

Tunisia sack coach mid-World Cup after heavy defeat

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard in the wake of the 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener in Monterrey on Sunday, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) said.

Can Nadal's former coach help Swiatek win another Slam?

Can Nadal's former coach help Swiatek win another Slam?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, formerly of Rafael Nadal's team, as her new coach after parting ways with Wim Fissette.

Rafa Jr. Steals Hearts At French Open

Rafa Jr. Steals Hearts At French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Cameras captured heartwarming moments of Rafa Jr. cheering from the stands alongside Nadal's wife, Maria Francisca Perello.

Ranked 361, She Knocked Out a Top Seed at French Open!

Ranked 361, She Knocked Out a Top Seed at French Open!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Ranked No. 361 in the world, Boisson stunned third seed Jessica Pegula in front of a roaring home crowd to book her spot in the French Open quarter-finals - and guarantee herself a minimum of $500,000 in prize money.

Paolini upsets Rybakina to reach French Open semis

Paolini upsets Rybakina to reach French Open semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Italian surprise package Jasmine Paolini staved off a fightback from fourth seed Elena Rybakina to seal a stunning 6-2 4-6 6-4 win

Ukraine-Russia conflict looms over Roland Garros

Ukraine-Russia conflict looms over Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The claycourts of Roland Garros were transformed into a complex geopolitical chessboard on Tuesday as they produced a French Open semi-final lineup featuring a number of emotionally charged matches in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Is Alia's Alpha Teaser Copied From La Femme Nikita?

Is Alia's Alpha Teaser Copied From La Femme Nikita?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The highly anticipated teaser for Yash Raj Films' Alpha has ignited a fierce online debate, facing accusations of comparison with Luc Besson's La Femme Nikita.

Andreeva sends Sabalenka crashing out of French Open

Andreeva sends Sabalenka crashing out of French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing out of the French Open after a shock 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 quarter-final loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva

New coach, new hope: Iga Swiatek eyes clay revival

New coach, new hope: Iga Swiatek eyes clay revival

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, formerly with Rafael Nadal, as her new coach to improve her performance on clay courts, starting at the Stuttgart Open.

Unstoppable Sinner breaks Djokovic's record to storm into Rome semis

Unstoppable Sinner breaks Djokovic's record to storm into Rome semis

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Jannik Sinner surpasses Novak Djokovic's record with his 32nd consecutive Masters 1000 victory, advancing to the Italian Open semi-finals after defeating Andrey Rublev.

Modi, Macron agree on joint AI framework, classified data protection

Modi, Macron agree on joint AI framework, classified data protection

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

An innovation roadmap, a mechanism to double annual bilateral trade within next five years, and a joint artificial intelligence framework were among 13 outcomes to emerge from wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday.

Pranavi Urs Improves Position At Joburg Ladies Open

Pranavi Urs Improves Position At Joburg Ladies Open

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Pranavi Urs, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, improved her position at the Joburg Ladies Open, while several French golfers lead the competition.

Swiatek, Gauff shocked; Andreeva, Muchova, Rybakina in Stuttgart semis

Swiatek, Gauff shocked; Andreeva, Muchova, Rybakina in Stuttgart semis

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek were knocked out of the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals, while Elena Rybakina survived a tough match to reach the semi-finals.

Surgery sidelines Djokovic after French Open withdrawal

Surgery sidelines Djokovic after French Open withdrawal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Djokovic's injury was the latest in a series of unfortunate events for the 37-year-old

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Historic! DR Congo Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockouts After 52 Years

Historic! DR Congo Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockouts After 52 Years

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a historic return to the World Cup knockout stages, 52 years after a disastrous debut.

Sabalenka skips French Open presser: Here's why!

Sabalenka skips French Open presser: Here's why!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Aryna Sabalenka skipped the traditional post-match press conference at the French Open on Friday citing mental health reasons.

PICS: Carlos Alcaraz is French Open champion!

PICS: Carlos Alcaraz is French Open champion!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to win maiden French Open title

Aryna Sabalenka wins Miami Open, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Aryna Sabalenka wins Miami Open, completes 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the 'Sunshine Double', joining an elite group of female tennis players.

Bopanna-Ebden lose in French Open semis

Bopanna-Ebden lose in French Open semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden were beaten by the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the men's doubles semi-finals.

Kylian Mbappe's Double Secures France's Easy World Cup Victory Over Iraq Amidst Weather Delays

Kylian Mbappe's Double Secures France's Easy World Cup Victory Over Iraq Amidst Weather Delays

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's World Cup record, as France defeated Iraq 3-0 to advance to the last 32. The match was significantly delayed by thunderstorms, but France maintained control with Ousmane Dembele also scoring. Iraq's chances of progressing now depend on their final group match and other results.

Arevalo-Pavic win French Open men's doubles title

Arevalo-Pavic win French Open men's doubles title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and his Croatian partner Mate Pavic beat Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-5 6-3 in the final.