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PIX: Swiatek downs Paolini to win first Cincinnati Open title

PIX: Swiatek downs Paolini to win first Cincinnati Open title

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek captured her first Cincinnati Open title on Monday by beating Jasmine Paolini in straight sets.

PIX: Kalinskaya beats Raducanu, sets up Fernandez final

PIX: Kalinskaya beats Raducanu, sets up Fernandez final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Anna Kalinskaya outclassed Britain's Emma Raducanu at the Washington Open on Saturday to advance to the final, where she will face Leylah Fernandez.

Spain's King bestows Marquis title on Nadal

Spain's King bestows Marquis title on Nadal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Spain's King Felipe VI on Thursday granted tennis great Rafa Nadal the noble title of marquis, recognising his contribution to the nation through sporting prowess, according to a royal household statement.

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open as Sinner retires in final

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open as Sinner retires in final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired while trailing 5-0 in the first set of their final on Monday.

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Set To Call It Quits

Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Set To Call It Quits

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced on Thursday that she will retire from tennis at the conclusion of the US Open later this year.

De Minaur wins Washington Open in epic comeback!

De Minaur wins Washington Open in epic comeback!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Alex De Minaur rallied from a set down and saved three match points to claim the Washington Open title after beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final of the ATP 500 event.

Sinner vs Medvedev: A new tennis rivalry you need to know about

Sinner vs Medvedev: A new tennis rivalry you need to know about

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Daniil Medvedev said he was enjoying his growing rivalry with world number one Jannik Sinner despite coming out on the wrong end of the scoreline

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Carlos Alcaraz eyes World No 1 after Olympic silver

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Alcaraz returns to action at this week's Cincinnati Open, where he can gain ground on the Serb and Italian Jannik Sinner.

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Naomi Osaka produced a commanding performance to knock out third seed Coco Gauff.

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I really want to win': Confident Alcaraz targets rare Wimbledon three-peat

From rank 361 to semis: Boisson's fairytale in Paris

From rank 361 to semis: Boisson's fairytale in Paris

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Lois Boisson is daring to dream of an improbable triumph after she stormed into the French Open semi-finals

'He doesn't deserve the hate': Draper defends Sinner

'He doesn't deserve the hate': Draper defends Sinner

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Briton Jack Draper has given his backing to world number one Jannik Sinner over the doping controversy which saw the Italian accept a three-month ban and said he does not deserve any of the hate he gets.

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

As the National Sports Governance Bill is set to become a law, the country's national federations and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha on Tuesday welcomed the landmark policy, calling it a step in the right direction as India gears up to bid for the 2036 Olympics.

Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history

Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'It feels emotional because only me and the people who are close to me know exactly what we have been through on and off the court, and it has been everything except easy.'

Olympics: Manika leads India to table tennis quarters

Olympics: Manika leads India to table tennis quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Manika Batra led from the front as India prevailed over higher-ranked Romania 3-2 in a thrilling tie

PIX: Sinner fights back to set up Italian Open final with Alcaraz

PIX: Sinner fights back to set up Italian Open final with Alcaraz

Rediff.com17 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner produced a sublime semi-final display as he fought back from a set down to beat American Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Friday to set up an Italian Open final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

Bublik produces masterclass to beat Medvedev in Halle final

Bublik produces masterclass to beat Medvedev in Halle final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Kazakhstan's resurgent Alexander Bublik beat Daniil Medvedev for the first time in his career to claim the Halle title on Sunday.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.

Bublik wins first claycourt title in Gstaad

Bublik wins first claycourt title in Gstaad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

France's Boisson wins first WTA title in Hamburg

Djokovic grateful for 'tennis mother' and 'tennis father'

Djokovic grateful for 'tennis mother' and 'tennis father'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic looked back at what had shaped him as tennis's most successful male player - hardship and adversity.

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Saturday

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Poland's Iga Swiatek will play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga in November, where they face hosts Spain in the opening match, the world number two said on Tuesday

The Teen Queen of Pickleball You Need to Know About

The Teen Queen of Pickleball You Need to Know About

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Anna Leigh Waters became the first athlete from her sport to attend the ESPY Awards

Djokovic sad that Big Four rivals are now gone

Djokovic sad that Big Four rivals are now gone

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Novak Djokovic said he owes much of his success to his former rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

World number one Ash Barty has decided to retire from professional tennis at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour.

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Halep to skip AO, delay start of season due to injury

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Simona Halep will delay her start to the 2025 season and skip the Australian Open due to pain in her knee and shoulder, the former world number one said on Thursday.

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Medvedev outlasts Zverev to reach Halle final

ATP Rankings: Nagal, Bopanna Drop Down

ATP Rankings: Nagal, Bopanna Drop Down

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Nagal's ranking nosedives to 233, still-strong Bopanna out of top-50 for first time in 15 years

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The league will begin as a city-based franchise setup, starting with six cities.'

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.

Seed-Slayer Boisson Can Now Do Without Donations!

Seed-Slayer Boisson Can Now Do Without Donations!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Boisson goes from crowdfunding to bumper pay day in Paris

The 27-year-old who shocked tennis world at Wimbledon

The 27-year-old who shocked tennis world at Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Eubanks is into his first Grand Slam quarter-final after beating fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Monday

Alcaraz survives scare in grasscourt return at Queen's

Alcaraz survives scare in grasscourt return at Queen's

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz got his grasscourt campaign up and running with a 6-4, 7-6(4) victory over Australian Adam Walton

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Talk about a man in a hurry -- 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Worst final ever! Sabalenka plans tequila, gummy bear fix

Worst final ever! Sabalenka plans tequila, gummy bear fix

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

French Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka broke down in tears and apologised for what she labelled a 'terrible final' after losing 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 to American Coco Gauff on Saturday.

Alcaraz ready to rule Roland Garros after Rome triumph

Alcaraz ready to rule Roland Garros after Rome triumph

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Carlos Alcaraz heads to Paris for his French Open title defence having laid down a marker with his victory over world number one Jannik Sinner in Rome

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jasmine Paolini's exit means only one of the top five women's seeds -- world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- will be in the third round. It is only the second time that this has happened in the professional era after Wimbledon 2018.

Sinner stretches winning streak; Sabalenka advances

Sinner stretches winning streak; Sabalenka advances

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Sabalenka relied on her trademark powerful serve to hold firm in the key moments, winning two tiebreaks to take her tally to 18 for the season, the most by any women's singles player in the professional era.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to reinforce his status as the new all-court monarch of men's tennis with a third successive Wimbledon title