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Juan Martin del Potro is the last non-European to win the Grand Slam title (Image: X and Agency) There was a time when men’s Grand Slam tennis had champions from across the globe. Australia, the United States, Argentina and South Africa all produced major winners, adding different styles and stories to the sport’s biggest tournaments….

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (AP) Last time none of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were in the top 10 of the ATP rankings, George W…

India’s Mandeep Singh, left, and Pakistan’s Muhammad Hammadudin shake hands after the World Cup Field Hockey pool D match between India and Pakistan in Amstelveen, Netherlands. NEW DELHI: Pakistan will travel to India next month for the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy, with Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann confirming on Monday in Mohali that the team…

Just days after being sent home from Pakistan’s England tour following a disappointing start to the Test series, Salman Ali Agha has responded in emphatic fashion — with a monumental maiden first-class triple century.The Pakistan batter smashed an unbeaten 300 for Kingsmen Academy against Markhor IT Solutions in the President’s Trophy Grade-I, producing a statement…

Chennai: Rainwater harvesting systems that exist only on paper must be brought back into use, while lakes, ponds and feeder channels need urgent restoration, said Tamil Nadu Alliance of Resident Welfare Associations (AORWA). In a letter to chief minister C Joseph Vijay, they said authorities need to strictly enforce rainwater harvesting in all buildings and…

Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the US Open men’s singles final against Ben Shelton Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in the US Open final on Sunday to win the second Grand Slam title of his career, but the German’s victory was followed by criticism of John McEnroe’s closing remark on the broadcast.The…

Flyers arriving at Chennai airport directly board cabs in front of T1 terminal at the newly inaugurated Plaza in chennai on Sunday. (Venkadesh story) Chennai: Passengers arriving at Chennai airport’s domestic Terminal 1 can now walk out of Gate A2 and board their pre-booked cabs at a new pickup point right outside the terminal, instead…

Alexander Zverev poses for a photo with the ball boys and girls. (AP Photo) Alexander Zverev had waited six years to erase the pain of his first US Open final. When the moment finally arrived, the German did not even realise he had won it.Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday…

Chennai: Police have arrested a 25-year-old software engineer for breaking open the lock of a jewellery pawn shop at Indira Nagar to commit theft. The accused, Sriram Srinu Babu, was caught by the public and the pawn shop owner after he attempted to steal from the shop and was handed over to police.Early on Friday…

England’s opener Emilio Gay reacts after hitting his knee with his bat during the third Test vs Pakistan at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain, September 9, 2026. Joe Root was on 23, England were 36 for two and chasing 130 in the final Test at Edgbaston when an expansive cover drive crashed into his leg…