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Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion trailed Korda 5-2 in the second set but broke the American as he served at 5-3 and his precise and powerful serving carried him to the finish.

Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon Dream Ends in Tears - Again

Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon Dream Ends in Tears - Again

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Ons Jabeur was forced to retire hurt in her opening-round clash against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.

Champions Cup: Messi takes Inter Miami past Sporting KC

Champions Cup: Messi takes Inter Miami past Sporting KC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Lionel Messi's 56th minute goal earned Inter Miami a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on a bitterly cold night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round on Wednesday.

PIX: When Messi met Tendulkar

PIX: When Messi met Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Tendulkar also hoped that 'India also reaches the height that we all aspire to (in football).'

Miami Open PHOTOS: Serena, Wawrinka register labourous win

Miami Open PHOTOS: Serena, Wawrinka register labourous win

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Images from the Miami Open matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Andreescu suffered torn ankle ligaments at Miami Open

PIX: Sinner's great escape in Miami

PIX: Sinner's great escape in Miami

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Jannik Sinner bounced back after losing the first set to beat Tallon Griekspoor in the third round of the Miami Open.

Hyderabad shows how it's done as Messi delivers

Hyderabad shows how it's done as Messi delivers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's programme in Hyderabad was in stark contrast to the mayhem in Kolkata as the second leg of the GOAT India Tour ended on a positive note thanks to thorough preparations, sound planning, and discipline.

Why Messi left in 22 mins: Inside Kolkata's event failure

Why Messi left in 22 mins: Inside Kolkata's event failure

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

What should have been a landmark footballing moment in Kolkata turned into a cautionary tale on Saturday morning, as Lionel Messi's brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium was cut short amid crowd mismanagement

Nick Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon again!

Nick Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon again!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury setback

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Trump had done a deal with the current regime minus Maduro. The current regime is giving Trump entry into Venezuelan oil. They are obeying him and doing whatever he says.' 'They are happy because they have saved their heads by sacrificing only two, Maduro and his wife. Thousands of Venezuelan military leaders would have been jailed or killed in American action had Maduro stayed in power.'

Bopanna-Dodig suffer shock loss at China Open

Bopanna-Dodig suffer shock loss at China Open

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his Croatian partner Ivan Dodig suffered a shock loss to the pair of Francisco Cerundolo and Nicolas Jarry in the first round match of the China Open.

Trump's granddaughter Kai makes LPGA debut!

Trump's granddaughter Kai makes LPGA debut!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, opened with a 13-over-par 83 that left her in last place at an event chock full of the game's top talent and by far the biggest tournament of her career.

From Manila to Mexico: New nations rewrite US Open history

From Manila to Mexico: New nations rewrite US Open history

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Players from the Philippines and Hong Kong will be on the schedule for the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time this week, as the U.S. Open sees the impact of an increasingly global game.

Sports Shorts: Bhupathi-Anderson knocked out of Miami Open

Sports Shorts: Bhupathi-Anderson knocked out of Miami Open

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Mahesh Bhupathi and his South African doubles partner Kevin Anderson went down fighting in a thrilling three-setter against the pair of Alexander Peya of Austria and Bruno Soares of Brazil to crash out of the men's doubles in the Sony Open tennis tournament in Miami.

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Mocked, misjudged, written off, Lando Norris's carves own road to F1 Glory

Swiatek gets extra security after harassment

Swiatek gets extra security after harassment

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Polish world number two Iga Swiatek has been given extra security after a spectator at the Miami Open verbally abused the five-times major champion during a practice session last weekend, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday lasted 22 minutes, just enough to underline everything that is wrong in Indian football and the state administration's mismanagement.

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Here's a look at some key moments which helped decide the championship fight.

Zverev, Sabalenka open with easy wins at Madrid Open

Zverev, Sabalenka open with easy wins at Madrid Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Zverev cruised past home favorite Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-2, while Sabalenka triumphed over qualifier Anna Blinkova 6-3, 6-4.

Gauff brushes aside Pegula to capture Wuhan crown

Gauff brushes aside Pegula to capture Wuhan crown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

French Open champion Coco Gauff captured her third WTA 1000 title and first in Wuhan after rallying from two breaks down in the second set to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 in Sunday's final.

Kyrgios breaks 2022 curse, Azarenka dominates

Kyrgios breaks 2022 curse, Azarenka dominates

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Australian Nick Kyrgios came from behind to defeat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Miami Open on Wednesday to earn his first win since October 2022.

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Madison Keys was dumped out of the Miami Open third round on Sunday, falling 6-4, 6-2 to Philippine wild card Alexandra Eala

Djokovic 'inspired' but keeping expectations low for clay season

Djokovic 'inspired' but keeping expectations low for clay season

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'It's a different surface and I've not had much time to get used to this tournament so my expectations aren't that high.'

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the five-time Indian Wells champion packing from the California desert on Saturday after falling 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round.

Now You Can Stay In A Lamborghini

Now You Can Stay In A Lamborghini

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Their projects are known for Italian-inspired creative façades with intricate urban elegance.

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek.

Did nerves get the better of Alcaraz against Draper?

Did nerves get the better of Alcaraz against Draper?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of capturing a third successive Indian Wells title went up in smoke on Saturday and the Spaniard said his inability to tame his nerves was more of a disappointment than the stunning semi-final defeat by Jack Draper.

Tennis star Danielle Collins adopts injured dog she rescued

Tennis star Danielle Collins adopts injured dog she rescued

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Danielle Collins will depart the Miami Open with a new friend in tow after rescuing an injured dog near the Hard Rock Stadium last week.

Can Djokovic still win French Open at 38?

Can Djokovic still win French Open at 38?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

If there is one tennis player who knows how to beat the odds when they are stacked against him, it is 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Murray to return from injury at Geneva Open

Murray to return from injury at Geneva Open

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Briton Andy Murray will make his comeback from injury at this month's Geneva Open after the former world number one was handed a wildcard by the organisers of the French Open tune-up event on Wednesday.

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Australian Open semi-finals

Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Lionel Messi and Major League Soccer's Inter Miami were awarded a spot in next year's 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday and will host the opening game of the 32-team tournament featuring top clubs from around the world.

Australian Open champion Kerber advances in Miami heat

Australian Open champion Kerber advances in Miami heat

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Second seed Angelique Kerber advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open when Dutch qualifier Kiki Bertens was forced to retire in the third set on Sunday.

PIX: Ruud wins Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

PIX: Ruud wins Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Norway's Casper Ruud won his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday, as he stormed to a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack Draper in the Madrid Open final with a gutsy performance that showcased his clay-court mettle.

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz Strolls Into Third Round

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz Strolls Into Third Round

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Alcaraz ends Tarvet fairytale to reach Wimbledon third round

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Kyrgios tearfully threw in the towel in the second set due to sharp pain in his surgically repaired wrist while trailing 7-6(7), 3-0.

Norrie returns to favourite patch to stun Tiafoe

Norrie returns to favourite patch to stun Tiafoe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'We both played high level but I stayed so calm and I really enjoyed the battle.'