Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic dropped subtle hints of retirement after he crashed out of the Madrid Open 2025. On Saturday, April 26, Matteo Arnaldi of Italy defeated the former World No.1 6-3, 6-4, in the Round of 64 at Manolo Santana. It was Djokovic’s fourth first-round exit in his last five tournaments on the…
Koneru Humpy. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In the quiet, black-and-white corridors of chess, where the ticking clock echoes louder than the heartbeat, Koneru Humpy remains seated like an ancient banyan tree — rooted, rigid, and regal.Behind her stillness stays the tremors of sacrifice as the real championship for India’s top-ranked woman in chess isn’t always…
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka had a cheeky remark in store when asked about her prospects of featuring in TikTok videos with Iga Swiatek. In the last one and a half years, Swiatek and Sabalenka have shared a healthy rivalry with the top WTA ranking shifting hands frequently. The duo have also featured in funny clips…
Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s top-ranked chess star Arjun Erigaisi has issued a public plea to expedite the return of his passport ahead of the prestigious World Rapid & Blitz Championships, set to take place in New York City from December 26-31. Erigaisi, currently ranked number one in India for rapid chess, took…
NEW DELHI: Reigning world champions Argentina ended 2024 as the top-ranked men’s football team in the FIFA rankings for the second consecutive year.The latest rankings, published on Thursday, saw minimal changes, with only 21 international matches played since the November update.Argentina retained the No.1 spot, followed by France in second place, while European champions Spain…
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has reclaimed the top spot as the No. 1 ODI batter in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings this week. Wolvaardt showcased her consistency by scoring an unbeaten 59 in her team’s six-wicket victory over England in the series opener in Kimberley. She followed it up with a solid contribution…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, centre, celebrates with his teammates after taking a wicket against Sri Lanka. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa surged to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table on Monday following a resounding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha. The…