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F1: Kimi Antonelli Breaks Hamilton Record, Targets Consistency

F1: Kimi Antonelli Breaks Hamilton Record, Targets Consistency

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula One's youngest championship leader after Japanese GP win, breaking Lewis Hamilton's record and extending his dream start.

Jannik Sinner wins first Indian Wells title to join Federer, Djokovic in elite list

Jannik Sinner wins first Indian Wells title to join Federer, Djokovic in elite list

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner is only the third player in history to win all six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court titles, joining Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Aus Open: Sinner, Shelton, Swiatek storm into last eight

Aus Open: Sinner, Shelton, Swiatek storm into last eight

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner brushed aside heat concerns to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, while Iga Swiatek ended home hopes by overpowering Maddison Inglis in Melbourne.

Double bagel disaster: Medvedev smashes racket in fury

Double bagel disaster: Medvedev smashes racket in fury

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking 6-0 6-0 defeat to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters, leading to a racket-smashing outburst.

Young Tigresses Fall to Russia in First Friendly Ahead of AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Young Tigresses Fall to Russia in First Friendly Ahead of AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Indian U17 women's team lost 4-0 to Russia in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

2026 Aus Open: Two sets down, Djokovic saved by Musetti injury

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances after fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti quit their Australian Open quarter-final match with an injury after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Jannik Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to complete 'Sunshine Double'

Jannik Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to complete 'Sunshine Double'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner beat Czech Jiri Lehecka in a rain-hit Miami Open final on Sunday to become the first man to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set.

The Assam Origin Scientist Who Won 'Oscar of Physics' With 376 Others

The Assam Origin Scientist Who Won 'Oscar of Physics' With 376 Others

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'Science today is very interconnected, and that helped me become part of the Muon g-2 team.'

Monte Carlo Masters: Alcaraz routs Vacherot, sets up blockbuster Sinner final

Monte Carlo Masters: Alcaraz routs Vacherot, sets up blockbuster Sinner final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who defeated Alexander Zverev. The world number one ranking is on the line.

Sinner beats Zverev; set for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami

Sinner beats Zverev; set for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face Jiri Lehecka. Sinner is aiming to complete the 'Sunshine Double' after his Indian Wells victory.

Sinner survives scare, extends Masters 1000 record!

Sinner survives scare, extends Masters 1000 record!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals, extending his impressive winning streak at ATP Masters 1000 events and keeping his 'Sunshine Double' bid alive.

Japan Arms Policy Shift Sparks China Ire

Japan Arms Policy Shift Sparks China Ire

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Beijing has been wary of Sanae Takaichi's efforts to boost Japan's military profile since taking office six months ago, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest race winner in history as Mercedes secured a one-two finish.

Gattuso Resigns As Italy Manager Following World Cup Qualification Failure

Gattuso Resigns As Italy Manager Following World Cup Qualification Failure

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Gennaro Gattuso has resigned as Italy manager after the national team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

2026 Australian Open: Wawrinka bids tearful farewell to Melbourne crowd

2026 Australian Open: Wawrinka bids tearful farewell to Melbourne crowd

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka bowed out of his last Australian Open on Saturday, the three-times major winner losing 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to American Taylor Fritz and soaking up warm applause as a muchloved former champion.

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Aus Open PIX: Sinner ousts home hope; Djokovic, Swiatek cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Thursday.

Sinner eyes third straight Australian Open crown

Sinner eyes third straight Australian Open crown

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner returns to the Australian Open targeting a third straight title as the Italian seeks to impose a level of supremacy reminiscent of Novak Djokovic's stranglehold on the year's opening Grand Slam.

Aus Open: Musetti whips Fritz to set up Djokovic quarters

Aus Open: Musetti whips Fritz to set up Djokovic quarters

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Lorenzo Musetti brushed aside Taylor Fritz in straight sets to reach his first Australian Open quarter-final, setting up a blockbuster last-eight clash with Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park.

Ivanovic knocked out of Italian Open by Radwanska

Ivanovic knocked out of Italian Open by Radwanska

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Ana Ivanovic's preparations for her French Open title defence suffered a setback when she was knocked out of the Italian Open after a 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 third round defeat by Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska on Wednesday.

Indian Wells: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Sinner final

Indian Wells: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Sinner final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Russian Daniil Medvedev will meet Italian Jannik Sinner in the final at the Indian Wells Tennis tournament in California.

Australian Open: Djokovic sees off Sinner, sets up Alcaraz title showdown

Australian Open: Djokovic sees off Sinner, sets up Alcaraz title showdown

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Vintage Djokovic dethrones Sinner to set up Alcaraz final at Australian Open

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

Italian Open: Sara Errani upsets Li Na; Nadal fends off Murray

Italian Open: Sara Errani upsets Li Na; Nadal fends off Murray

Rediff.com17 May 2014

In the women's Italian Open at the same atmospheric Foro Italico venue home fans were given something to shout about when Sara Errani reached the semi-finals with a superb 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 victory Li Na while Rafael Nadal overcame a first-set thrashing by Andy Murray to reach the semi-finals.

'Crazy rule': Tech ban sparks player backlash at Australian Open 2026

'Crazy rule': Tech ban sparks player backlash at Australian Open 2026

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open should reconsider its policy on banning wrist-worn fitness trackers after several players were told to remove the devices before coming onto court.

Italian Open: Serena commences clay-court season with thumping win

Italian Open: Serena commences clay-court season with thumping win

Rediff.com11 May 2016

World number one Serena Williams has started her clay-court season in dominant style, beating Anna-Lena Friedsam in straight sets in the second round of the Italian Open in Rome on Tuesday.

Italian Open: Wawrinka falls, Djokovic into quarter-finals

Italian Open: Wawrinka falls, Djokovic into quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Third seed Stanislas Wawrinka became the latest high-profile casualty at the Italian Open on Thursday when the Swiss was knocked out in the third round by American John Isner.

Italian Open: Thiem ends Nadal's unbeaten run on clay in Rome

Italian Open: Thiem ends Nadal's unbeaten run on clay in Rome

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Beaten twice by Nadal in the space of a month, in the Barcelona and Madrid Open finals, Thiem took his revenge by handing the 30-year-old Spaniard a first clay court defeat of the season in Rome.

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday.

Alcaraz beats Sinner in perfect Aus Open warm-up

Alcaraz beats Sinner in perfect Aus Open warm-up

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Carlos Alcaraz beat his great rival Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6(8) to win their Hyundai Card Super Match exhibition event in Incheon, South Korea, on Saturday that marked the start of the season for the world's top two men's tennis players.

Heartbreak for Yuki Bhambri In Indian Wells Doubles Semi-Final

Heartbreak for Yuki Bhambri In Indian Wells Doubles Semi-Final

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson's impressive run at the Indian Wells Masters came to an end after a semi-final loss to Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot.

Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Rafael Nadal set up an Italian Open semi-final with Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday thanks to a 6-4, 6-0 win over Fernando Verdasco.

Italian Open: Federer suffers early defeat; Maria, Nadal survive

Italian Open: Federer suffers early defeat; Maria, Nadal survive

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Roger Federer will be returning to his newborn twins earlier than expected after his Italian Open adventure ended with a 1-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) second-round defeat by Frenchman Jeremy Chardy on Wednesday.

Australian Open: Big Upset! American teen Iva Jovic knocks out Jasmine Paolini

Australian Open: Big Upset! American teen Iva Jovic knocks out Jasmine Paolini

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

American 18-year-old Iva Jovic pulled off the biggest upset of her young career when she stunned Italian seventh seed Jasmine Paolini.

Will Trump Attend Islamabad Peace Talks?

Will Trump Attend Islamabad Peace Talks?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The intriguing bit is that Trump is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad this weekend -- if he does, it will be the clearest signal yet that the US is ready to exit the war with some sort of win to show, since he cannot afford to go for the talks and return empty-handed, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War

Inter Milan Thrash Roma To Extend Serie A Lead

Inter Milan Thrash Roma To Extend Serie A Lead

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Inter Milan delivered a dominant performance against AS Roma, winning 5-2 and extending their lead in Serie A. Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez were instrumental in the victory.

Man United beat Chelsea, Wolves on brink of relegation

Man United beat Chelsea, Wolves on brink of relegation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Matheus Cunha struck just before half-time to earn Manchester United a 1-0 victory at luckless Chelsea on Saturday, taking them a big step closer to Champions League football next season.

Finally! Hamilton ends Ferrari podium drought with P3 in China

Finally! Hamilton ends Ferrari podium drought with P3 in China

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Lewis Hamilton ended his podium wait with Ferrari with a finish in third place at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday.

F1: Russell takes pole for Mercedes at Australian Grand Prix

F1: Russell takes pole for Mercedes at Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Mercedes's George Russell lapped the circuit in one minute, 18.518 seconds to win the Australian Open F1 Grand Prix qualifying.

Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

Rediff.com17 May 2016

British tennis maestro Andy Murray has reclaimed his second spot from Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings after winning his maiden Italian Open title.

Italian Open: Shiv Kapur shoots 69, tied 14th

Italian Open: Shiv Kapur shoots 69, tied 14th

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur played out yet a steady second round of three-under 69 that kept him in touch with the leaders at the BMW Italian Open in Torino.