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Tsitsipas to donate $1000 for every ace at Mexican Open
Rediff.com28 Feb 2024Stefanos Tsitsipas has pledged to donate $1000 for every ace he hits during the Mexican Open tennis tournament to help with the reconstruction of Acapulco following the devastation caused by Hurricane Otis last October.
How Alcaraz reclaimed World No 1 spot
Rediff.com20 Mar 2023Victory over Medvedev meant Alcaraz became the youngest man to win the Indian Wells and Miami Open titles, a feat dubbed the 'Sunshine Double'.
Does Djokovic fear Kyrgios's "unreadable" serve?
Rediff.com9 Jul 2022Tennis strategy analyst O'Shannessy, who was a part of Djokovic's team for both times the two players met, reveals...
Alcaraz shocks Djokovic, meets Zverev in Madrid Open final
Rediff.com8 May 2022Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5) to reach the Madrid Open final, where on Sunday he will face Alexander Zverev after the German defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells
Rediff.com16 Mar 2022Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals
Indian Wells: Martic outlasts Raducanu; Paul stuns Zverev
Rediff.com14 Mar 2022Petra Martic kept her composure to advance to the Round of 16
Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban for Acapulco outburst
Rediff.com8 Mar 2022Alexander Zverev received a suspended eight-week ban for smashing his racket against the umpire's chair at last month's ATP 500 event in Acapulco, for which he was expelled from the tournament.
Serena says she'd be in jail for Zverev-like outburst
Rediff.com5 Mar 2022Serena Williams said she would have faced far harsher punishment had she engaged in similar behavior to Zverev
Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1
Rediff.com1 Mar 2022'Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially my goal in the latest times.'
Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown
Rediff.com27 Feb 2022The world number five Spaniard has won 15 straight matches since returning from a foot issue that sidelined him for nearly six months last year.
Nadal takes down No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Norrie final
Rediff.com26 Feb 2022Rafael Nadal beat new world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3 in a rematch of their Australian Open clash to storm into the final of the ATP 500 event in Acapulco on Friday.
Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.
Zverev fined $40,000 for outburst at Acapulco event
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022Zverev deserved to be thrown out for umpire abuse, says Nadal
New World No 1 Medvedev reflects on Russia-Ukraine war
Rediff.com25 Feb 2022His top ranking came on the same day that Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine that began with air and missile strikes on military facilities before troops and tanks rolled across borders from the north, east and south.
Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season
Rediff.com24 Feb 2022Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.
Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through
Rediff.com23 Feb 2022Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.
'Prize money disparity in Dubai event big step backwards'
Rediff.com23 Feb 2022Men's singles winner set to receive five times more the amount as compared to the women's champion.
Zverev expelled from Acapulco for hitting umpire's chair
Rediff.com23 Feb 2022After shaking hands with the opponents, the 24-year-old Zverev, ranked third in singles, approached the umpire's chair and hit it repeatedly before heading towards his courtside seat, upset over a line call during the match earlier.
Djokovic back with a bang!
Rediff.com22 Feb 2022It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
Alcaraz youngest ATP 500 winner with Rio title
Rediff.com21 Feb 202218-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain became the youngest to clinch an ATP 500 title at the same event on Sunday when he defeated Diego Schwartzman in the final of the Rio Open.
Injury-prone Del Potro to hang up racquet
Rediff.com7 Feb 2022'If I'm honest I have to say that I'm not here for a miraculous comeback like on other occasions. I know the limitations I have physically, and we'll see later.'
Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset
Rediff.com17 Mar 2021Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover from a back injury in time for the clay court swing
Disgruntled Paire hits out at 'ridiculous' ATP Tour
Rediff.com12 Mar 2021Paire, ranked 29 in the world, said the sport had become a 'tasteless job'.
'Indo-Pak Express' to be back on Tour
Rediff.com2 Mar 2021Bopanna and Aisam, known as 'Indo-Pak Express' will play together since they last competed at the ATP 250 event in Shenzen in 2014.
Querrey defends escape from Russia
Rediff.com6 Jan 2021Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.
Italian Open: Nadal scripts easy win in first match in 200 days
Rediff.com17 Sep 2020'I played a good match, maybe he was a little bit tired from New York (where) he played an amazing tournament.'
Everything you need to know about US Open champ Thiem
Rediff.com14 Sep 2020Factbox on Austria's Dominic Thiem, who beat German Alexander Zverev 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6) to win the US Open title on Sunday.
PIX: Scratchy Serena survives to win first match after six months!
Rediff.com12 Aug 2020Sets up Venus tie on return after COVID-19 hiatus at the Top Seed Open.
Head for the beach in these Covid times!
Rediff.com28 Jul 2020The sea 'n' sand is calling. Hit the beach no matter what!
Nadal feels at home in Acapulco as he returns to action
Rediff.com25 Feb 2020Nadal will have the chance to claim the top spot back on Monday if he wins his third title in Acapulco
The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix
Rediff.com20 Nov 2019A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.
Kyrgios fined $113,000 for Cincinnati outburst
Rediff.com16 Aug 2019Nick Kyrgios has been fined $113,000 by the ATP for arguing with the chair umpire and smashing two rackets during his second-round loss at the Cincinnati Masters.
Wimbledon 2019: Memorable moments
Rediff.com17 Jul 2019Norma Godinho has just about caught her breath after all the action at SW19 on Super Sunday. Here are Norma's memorable moments from this year's Wimbledon.
Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through
Rediff.com2 Jul 2019A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Nadal shrugs off difficult build-up for Wimbledon
Rediff.com30 Jun 2019'Yes, I fall over, but grass sometimes is slippery. Nothing happens. I am good, yeah. Nothing'
Wimbledon: Nadal, Federer drawn in same half
Rediff.com28 Jun 2019Nadal set to face Kyrgios clash in second round
The Kyrgios one-man circus rolls into Paris
Rediff.com23 May 2019The trick-shots, underarm serves and tirades at spectators are all part of the theatre, and the 'what will he do next?' lure puts bums on seats, in much the same way John Daly still draws a crowd in golf.
PIX: Zverev crashes out; injured Serena withdraws
Rediff.com15 May 2019World number five Alexander Zverev continued his poor recent form as he crashed out of the Italian Open in the second round while Serena Williams had to pull out of the women's draw with a recurring knee injury.
PIX: Dominant Nadal makes winning start in Monte Carlo
Rediff.com18 Apr 2019Playing his first match since injuring his knee at Indian Wells last month, Nadal showed no signs of rust as he raced into a 5-0 lead in the first set on Court Rainier III.
Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston
Rediff.com5 Apr 2019On a day when top seed Sloane Stephens survived a scare before beating Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Sakkari showcased supreme court coverage skills throughout her almost two-hour match against Bertens.