Author: Trisha Ghosal

A dramatic final, worthy of a Grand Slam, unfolded at Court Philippe-Chatrier today. It was a topsy-turvy affair, barring the second set, where world No. 2 Coco Gauff completely dominated top seed Aryna Sabalenka. With this victory, Gauff created history, becoming the first American since Serena Williams to win the French Open, and claimed her second career Grand Slam. The first set lasted 78 minutes. Seventy-eight minutes of relentless tennis. Much like in her semi-final against Iga Swiatek, Sabalenka came out firing, catching Gauff off guard and racing to a 4-1 lead. But then came the “winds of change”, quite…

England’s top-ranked ODI bowler, Sophie Ecclestone, is taking a temporary break from domestic cricket to focus on her recovery from a quad injury and prioritise her overall wellbeing. The 26-year-old left-arm spinner, who recently returned to action for Lancashire following a knee injury, was withdrawn from her county’s recent match against Hampshire due to the recurring quad issue. Ecclestone’s decision has the full backing of England’s new coach, Charlotte Edwards. “Sophie has been managing a quad niggle… but more importantly, she wants to take a step back from cricket… to look after herself,” Edwards stated, emphasising the team’s support for…

The stage is set for a thrilling French Open 2025 Women’s Singles Final, kicking off today at 6:30 PM. The highly anticipated match will feature two of the sport’s most compelling figures: Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, whose rivalry is perfectly balanced at 5-5 in their head-to-head encounters. Given their history, including a recent Madrid final that went to a deciding set, fans can expect a dramatic three-set battle on the Parisian clay. Sabalenka Breaks New Ground Aryna Sabalenka, at 27 years old, has defied expectations and silenced critics with her unprecedented run to her first Grand Slam final outside…

The Parisian clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier witnessed a mix of grit and unfortunate circumstances in the first men’s semi-final today. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his second Roland-Garros final, but not without a significant challenge from Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, who ultimately retired due to injury. Musetti’s strong start For much of the opening two sets, it was Musetti who dictated the pace. His elegant play and sharp movement kept Alcaraz on the back foot. The young Spaniard, typically a force of nature, seemed off-kilter early on, struggling to find rhythm. Musetti capitalised, securing the first set 6-4 after a…

In a landmark move for British tennis, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced a significant increase in women’s prize money for the 2025 grass-court season, alongside a clear commitment to achieving equal prize money at the HSBC Championships (Queen’s Club) and the Lexus Eastbourne Open no later than 2029. For the first time, all of the LTA’s summer grass-court tournaments will feature both ATP and WTA draws, offering fans the chance to watch top-tier men’s and women’s tennis on home soil. At Queen’s, a WTA 500 event will run alongside the ATP 500 draw, while Eastbourne will host both…

By Trisha Ghosal Yesterday was meant to be the day Bengaluru erupted in a cacophony of crimson and gold, a triumphant roar echoing 18 years of unwavering faith. The IPL 2025 trophy, finally in RCB’s grasp, symbolised more than just cricketing prowess: it was the ultimate vindication for a fanbase legendary in its devotion. But as the grim reports solidify, that joyous narrative has been violently rewritten. The tragic stampede at the victory parade, claiming lives and leaving scores injured, serves as a brutal and agonising testament to how quickly collective passion can morph into perilous chaos. It shows how…

As the dust settles on another thrilling quarterfinal stage, the 2025 Roland-Garros women’s singles semifinals promise to deliver fireworks. From a resurgent top seed to a hometown underdog rewriting history, the narratives couldn’t be more diverse or more compelling. Sabalenka’s Statement Season Aryna Sabalenka continues to build a case for her most dominant season yet. After rallying from 2-4 down in the first set, the world No. 1 outclassed Zheng Qinwen 7-6, 6-3 to claim her seventh win over the Chinese star in eight encounters. It also served as sweet revenge for her recent loss to Zheng in Rome. Sabalenka…

By Trisha Ghosal 18 years is a lifetime in sport. But for an RCB fan, it has been even more, an emotional odyssey. Of hope and heartbreak. Of dreams deferred. Of loving unconditionally, without guarantees. And now, finally, of joy. Yesterday, when RCB lifted the IPL trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, something inside me changed. It wasn’t just a team lifting the silverware, it was an entire fanbase breathing again. Crying again. Smiling, finally, without restraint. Virat Kohli said, “I have given this team my youth, my prime, and my experience.” I couldn’t help but think…

By Trisha Ghosal I’m writing this from Kolkata. It’s cloudy here today. The kind of cloud that doesn’t pour, doesn’t thunder—but just waits. It waits with a silence that screams louder than any cheer. And somehow, I feel like the sky knows. That we, the RCB fans, have been waiting too. For 18 long years. Tonight, in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore will walk out onto the Narendra Modi Stadium, our warriors in red, one step away from a dream that’s eluded us time and again. A dream we’ve chased across generations of legends, from Rahul Dravid to Virat Kohli, from…

Novak Djokovic has once again etched his name into the annals of tennis history, this time achieving a monumental milestone at Roland Garros: his 100th victory on the Parisian clay. His 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 thumping of Cam Norrie in the fourth round on Monday isn’t just another win in a long and storied career; it’s a testament to his enduring brilliance, relentless consistency and unparalleled longevity at the highest level of the sport. To put this achievement into perspective, only one other male player in the Open Era holds the distinction of 100 wins at Roland-Garros: the undisputed “King of…