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Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Sinner's ban began on February 9 and will end on May 4 while he can return to training on April 13. The French Open main draw is scheduled to begin on May 25.

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Born on March 30, 1948, Jordan competed in motor racing's junior series before becoming a driver manager and then a team owner.

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Bernie Ecclestone says his money is still on Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win the Formula One championship

Pahalgam attack: What Putin, Trump, Netanyahu said

Pahalgam attack: What Putin, Trump, Netanyahu said

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, expressing solidarity with India. The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group. The attack came during US Vice President J D Vance's maiden visit to India. Prime Minister Modi, who had arrived in Saudi Arabia on a two-day visit earlier in the day, cut short his visit and departed for New Delhi on Tuesday night following the attack.

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year.

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Terrorists opened fire at a popular tourist spot near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

Alcaraz dominates Cobolli; Swiatek begins French Open defense

Alcaraz dominates Cobolli; Swiatek begins French Open defense

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Alcaraz was impressive in his first Grand Slam match since his US Open triumph last year

Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh in joint lead in Prague Masters

Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh in joint lead in Prague Masters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram continued to remain in joint lead after drawing their sixth-round games in the Prague Masters Chess tournament.

French Open: Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to reach 2nd rd

French Open: Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to reach 2nd rd

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Images from Day 1 of the French Open 2024 tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, on Sunday

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Wild card Caroline Wozniacki, another former champion and returning mother, will play 20th seed Magda Linette.

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A stoppage-time finish from Rayan Cherki earned Olympique Lyonnais a dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

A summary of Thursday's Europa League quarter-finals second-leg.

MotoGP champ Martin's crash sparks controversy

MotoGP champ Martin's crash sparks controversy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Aprilia did not say if Martin would be fit for the test in Thailand next week or the season-opening Grand Prix at Thailand's Chang International Circuit from Feb. 28.

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Alcaraz has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in his three previous visits to Melbourne, but that has not stopped the world number three from dreaming of glory in the Jan. 12-26 event.

Unstoppable Sinner marches on

Unstoppable Sinner marches on

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner swats aside Giron to reach Australian Open fourth round

PIX: Marc Marquez wins in Argentina ahead of brother Alex

PIX: Marc Marquez wins in Argentina ahead of brother Alex

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ducati's red-hot Marc Marquez won the Argentina Grand Prix on Sunday after trailing his brother Alex of Gresini Racing for much of the race as the pair finished in the top two yet again, while VR46 Racing's Franco Morbidelli was third.

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Rather than face the prospect of a lengthy ban, with a decision expected by the end of the year, World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted the three-month suspension which will allow him to return before the French Open.

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sumit Nagal was beaten by Italy's Stefano Napolitano in the semi-finals.

Sumit Nagal wins Chennai Open, set to enter top-100

Sumit Nagal wins Chennai Open, set to enter top-100

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Nagal's win is likely to take him to 98 when the fresh rankings will be issued on Monday.

PIX: Sinner stages great escape to win Australian Open

PIX: Sinner stages great escape to win Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner bounced back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev and win his maiden Grand Slam title.

There is favouritism in anti-doping system, says Djokovic

There is favouritism in anti-doping system, says Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic said a majority of players believe favouritism is at play in the tennis anti-doping system.

Fritz loses in quarters; Fonseca wins marathon battle

Fritz loses in quarters; Fonseca wins marathon battle

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Top seed Taylor Fritz of the United States was beaten by Spanish eighth seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarter-finals.

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa SHOCKS Caruana, Gukesh holds firm

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa SHOCKS Caruana, Gukesh holds firm

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Gukesh draws with Wei Yi; Praaggnandhaa outwits Caruana

Superbet Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana, Gukesh draws

Superbet Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana, Gukesh draws

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Caruana kept his slender half point lead going in to the final round in the 10-player round-robin tournament, a part of the Grand Chess tour.

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.

PIX: Alcaraz eases into fourth round; Gauff, Keys advance

PIX: Alcaraz eases into fourth round; Gauff, Keys advance

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Carlos Alcaraz kept his Indian Wells 'three-peat' campaign on track with a straight sets win against Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the third round.

Nadal overcomes early setback to defeat Bergs in Rome

Nadal overcomes early setback to defeat Bergs in Rome

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Nadal was given a stiff test by the 24-year-old in a match which lasted almost three hours on centre court, and now faces Polish seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz.

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Dominic Thiem, U.S. Open winner in 2020, has secured a place in the main draw of the Australian Open after the withdrawal of Reilly Opelka, the tournament organisers confirmed on Friday.

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament

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.

After patchy display in Rome, Murray 'undecided' on what's next

After patchy display in Rome, Murray 'undecided' on what's next

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Following a first round exit at the Italian Open, Andy Murray is undecided on what's next.

EPL PIX: Liverpool continue march; Newcastle thrash United

EPL PIX: Liverpool continue march; Newcastle thrash United

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Liverpool resumed their march to a second Premier League title on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United.

Nadal says 2024 French Open may NOT be his last

Nadal says 2024 French Open may NOT be his last

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'I don't want to close 100% the door, because it's a very simple thing...'

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Sinner gives the impression of a player with all the answers against whoever he comes up against, but the off-court questions he is likely to face about the doping case that surfaced in August might be harder to shrug off.

French Open PIX: Djoko dismantles Carballes; Zverev sees off Goffin

French Open PIX: Djoko dismantles Carballes; Zverev sees off Goffin

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka beat Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-2 under the roof on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Thursday to move into the French Open third round.

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after losing in straight sets to Colombia's Camila Osorio.

Aus Open: Bopanna, Balaji advance in men's doubles

Aus Open: Bopanna, Balaji advance in men's doubles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden barely broke a sweat in a straight-set victory over local hopes John Millman and Edward Winter at the Australian Open.

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals title following a dominant 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz.

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn on Thursday with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group G for next year's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.