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Injury rules former champion Cilic out of Chennai Open

Injury rules former champion Cilic out of Chennai Open

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Two-time winner Marin Cilic of Croatia has been ruled out of the 2012 Chennai Open, India's only ATP World Tour event, due to an injury.

Paes-Bhupathi fritter tie-break lead, lose semi-final

Paes-Bhupathi fritter tie-break lead, lose semi-final

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

The Indian pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi bowed out of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after losing to eighth-seeded Poles Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski via the super tie-break in the semi-finals in London on Saturday. Fyrstenberg and Matkowski needed an hour and 39 minutes to prevail over the fourth seeds and three-time former finalists 6-4, 4-6, 10-6 and reach their 31st tour-level doubles final.

Federer beats Ferrer to reach London final

Federer beats Ferrer to reach London final

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Defending champion Roger Federer overcame some dogged resistance by Spain's David Ferrer to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday, winning 7-5, 6-3 at the O2 Arena.

World Tour finals: Paes-Bhupathi enter semi-finals

World Tour finals: Paes-Bhupathi enter semi-finals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Indian duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi stormed into the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour finals doubles competition after an easy straight-set victory over top seeds and three-time winners Bob and Mike Bryan, in London.

My body says it's overload: Djokovic

My body says it's overload: Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

A year that began with a 41-match winning streak, included three grand slam titles and saw him knock Rafa Nadal off his perch ended in tame fashion for a "drained" Novak Djokovic when he made an early exit from the ATP World Tour Finals, on Friday.

Prospect of a players' strike nonsense: Federer

Prospect of a players' strike nonsense: Federer

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Roger Federer still looked as fresh as a daisy as he polished off Mardy Fish to post a 100 percent record in the group stage of the ATP World Tour Finals, on Thursday, which is more than can be said for most of his main rivals.

Nadal finishes year on disappointing note

Nadal finishes year on disappointing note

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Former World No. 1 Rafa Nadal admitted he has struggled of late to rekindle his passion for tennis on Thursday after defeat by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sent him spinning out of the ATP World Tour Finals at the group stage.

World Tour Finals: Tsonga on song, knocks Nadal out

World Tour Finals: Tsonga on song, knocks Nadal out

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP World Tour Finals, on Thursday, after being outgunned by an inspired Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in an absorbing late-night battle at the O2 Arena, in London.

Federer warms up for semis with win over Fish

Federer warms up for semis with win over Fish

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Roger Federer completed his round-robin matches at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 defeat of American Mardy Fish at the O2 Arena on Thursday.

World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Qureshi crash out

World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Qureshi crash out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi crashed out of the ATP World Tour Finals after suffering their third consecutive defeat in the event, going down to the Polish duo of Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski in their Group B match, in London, on Thursday.

World Tour Finals: Ferrer stuns Djokovic, reaches semis

World Tour Finals: Ferrer stuns Djokovic, reaches semis

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Spain's David Ferrer stunned World No. 1 Novak Djokovic to reach the ATP World Tour semi-finals on Wednesday, outplaying the Serb 6-3, 6-1 at the O2 Arena.

World Tour Finals: Lee-Hesh keep themselves in semis hunt

World Tour Finals: Lee-Hesh keep themselves in semis hunt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi revived their ATP World Tour finals campaign with a straight- set victory over Jurgen Melzer and Philip Petzschner in a group A round-robin match, in London, on Wednesday.

It's not the moment to say goodbye: Nadal

It's not the moment to say goodbye: Nadal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

An hour after one of the worst beatings of his career Rafa Nadal refused to be too downhearted on Tuesday and said he was still in contention at the ATP World Tour Finals.

World Tour Finals: Sublime Federer thrashes Nadal

World Tour Finals: Sublime Federer thrashes Nadal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Holder Roger Federer produced an hour of sublime quality to crush Rafa Nadal 6-3, 6-0 at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday and clinch a place in the last four with a match to spare.

Djokovic passes Berdych test, woe for Murray

Djokovic passes Berdych test, woe for Murray

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

World number one Novak Djokovic clawed his way to victory over Tomas Berdych in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday but Andy Murray's prospects look bleak after a groin injury flared up in his shock defeat by David Ferrer.

World Tour Finals: Paes-Bhupathi suffer defeat

World Tour Finals: Paes-Bhupathi suffer defeat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

India's Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi suffered a 6-7(6), 1-6 defeat to Sweden's Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau of Romania in their first round Group A match of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, in London, on Monday.

World Tour Finals: Federer fights off Tsonga scare

World Tour Finals: Federer fights off Tsonga scare

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

Defending champion Roger Federer made a winning start at the ATP World Tour Finals with 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory in his opening round-robin match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the O2 on Sunday.

On-song Federer targets record in London

On-song Federer targets record in London

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Roger Federer will aim to finish an off key year on a high note by winning a record sixth title at the ATP World Tour finals which start on Sunday at London's O2 Arena, a venue more famous for staging the biggest acts in the music business.

Nadal to clash with Federer in World Tour final group

Nadal to clash with Federer in World Tour final group

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Old foes Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer will meet in the group stage of the ATP World Tour finals starting in London on Sunday while World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will clash with No. 3 Andy Murray.

Murray loses season opener to Goffin in Abu Dhabi

Murray loses season opener to Goffin in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

World No 1 Andy Murray started his new season with a surprise 7-6(4), 6-4 loss to David Goffin in the semi-finals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Federer wins maiden Paris Masters title

Federer wins maiden Paris Masters title

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

A resurgent Roger Federer swept past local favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 7-6 to clinch his maiden Paris Masters title on Sunday and send a deafening warning to his rivals ahead of the ATP World Tour finals.

Djokovic not as great as Federer and Nadal: Tsonga

Djokovic not as great as Federer and Nadal: Tsonga

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

World number one Novak Djokovic still has some way to go before he can boast the same aura Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have on the circuit, according to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Berdych, Tsonga close in on London spots

Berdych, Tsonga close in on London spots

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Tomas Berdych and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga were just one win from securing places in the season-ending ATP World Tour finals after they safely moved into the third round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday.

Verdasco beats Cilic to set up Berdych clash in Paris

Verdasco beats Cilic to set up Berdych clash in Paris

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Spaniard Fernando Verdasco overcame a sluggish start to beat Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the Paris Masters on Monday and set up a second round meeting with Tomas Berdych.

China Open: Nadal, Djokovic breeze into second round

China Open: Nadal, Djokovic breeze into second round

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Spain's Rafael Nadal defeated local boy Di Wu in straight sets to reach the second round of the China Open on Tuesday.

Nadal ends 2016 season to recover from left wrist injury

Nadal ends 2016 season to recover from left wrist injury

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Former world number one Rafael Nadal ended his season on Thursday as he has yet to fully recover from a wrist injury that has hampered him since the French Open in May.

Paes-Wawrinka fight back from a set down to advance at Cincinnati

Paes-Wawrinka fight back from a set down to advance at Cincinnati

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

They now face eighth-seeded pair of Canada's Vasek Pospisil and local boy Jack Sock, whom they beat 6-1, 6-4 in Paris.

Djokovic wants ATP Tour Finals hosted across the world

Djokovic wants ATP Tour Finals hosted across the world

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Novak Djokovic has reportedly proposed to move the ATP World Tours Finals from London after 2015 by citing the need to expose the tournament to more cities around the world.

Paes-Begemann in Tashkent Challenger final

Paes-Begemann in Tashkent Challenger final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Leander Paes earned himself a shot at his third ATP Challenger title of the season by reaching the final of the $125000 Tashkent event with partner Andre Begemann, in Tashkent on Thursday.

Raonic retains San Jose crown

Raonic retains San Jose crown

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic became the first two-time winner on the ATP World Tour this season when he beat unseeded Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 7-6, 6-2 in Sunday's final to repeat as champion of the San Jose Open.

Federer passion still fuelled by Nadal rivalry

Federer passion still fuelled by Nadal rivalry

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Roger Federer, who beat Nadal to claim the ATP World Tour Finals for the fifth time with a show of force, described Rafael Nadal's season as one any player "could only dream of".

Federer eases past Goffin to win sixth Basel Indoor title

Federer eases past Goffin to win sixth Basel Indoor title

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Home favourite Roger Federer barely broke sweat as he beat David Goffin 6-2, 6-2 to win the Basel Indoor title for the sixth time on Sunday.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to Valencia Open final

Bhupathi-Mirnyi advance to Valencia Open final

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi stunned top seeds Lukasz Kubot and Oliver Marach in straight sets to storm into the doubles final of the Valencia Open.

Lee-Hesh clinch Miami title, become World No.1

Lee-Hesh clinch Miami title, become World No.1

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

Adding to the joy of India's World Cup triumph, tennis players Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won their second title of the season by clinching the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami to become number one in the ATP World Tour Doubles Team Rankings.

ATP Tour Finals: Thiem to replace 8th ranked Nadal after first win

ATP Tour Finals: Thiem to replace 8th ranked Nadal after first win

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Dominic Thiem stayed very much in the mix at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 victory over mercurial Frenchman Gael Monfils at the O2 Arena on Tuesday.

Djokovic downs Nadal to lift Indian Wells title

Djokovic downs Nadal to lift Indian Wells title

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Novak Djokovic claimed his third ATP World Tour title in a perfect season by beating top-seeded Spaniard Rafa Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Sunday.

Indian Wells: Somdev beats Malisse, meets Nadal

Indian Wells: Somdev beats Malisse, meets Nadal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Indian tennis ace Devvarman defeated Belgian Xavier Malisse 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (5) in a two-hour third round contest at Indian Wells on Monday to set up a meeting with World No 1 Rafael Nadal next.

Querrey ends drought with Delray Beach victory

Querrey ends drought with Delray Beach victory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

American Sam Querrey won his first ATP World Tour title in four years when he defeated fellow countryman Rajeev Ram 6-4, 7-6(6) at the Delray Beach Open.

After slam drought Federer ends year on high

After slam drought Federer ends year on high

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Roger Federer became the first player to win the ATP World Tour Finals six times but had to weather a storming fightback by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga before retaining his title with a 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 victory at the O2 on Sunday.

World Tour Finals: Federer wins record sixth title

World Tour Finals: Federer wins record sixth title

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Roger Federer became the first player to win the ATP World Tour finals six times when he beat France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in the final at the O2 on Sunday.