Novak Djokovic has no intention of passing the torch to the next generation just yet.
Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals
Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar caught up with these starry folk on Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as like facing a blend of the big three -- himself, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.
Iga Swiatek's maiden triumph at the US Open extended her lead to almost twice as many points as the second-ranked Ons Jabeur
Novak Djokovic claimed a record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title when he beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the French Open final.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek made it to her third final in four years at Roland Garros.
A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his sensational play on Friday to beat defending champion Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(5), 7-6(2) and set up a Miami Open final against Casper Ruud, who ended the dream run of Francisco Cerundolo with a 6-4, 6-1 win earlier.
'...but at the same time we were able to understand that personal relationships are more important than sometimes professional things.'
For the first time since 2004, neither Novak Djokovic nor the injured Rafael Nadal will be in the Rome final.
Novak Djokovic's steady progress in the last few seasons is a testament to his mental strength and physical conditioning.
Poland's Iga Swiatek continued her terrific run with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Petra Kvitova on Wednesday to reach the Miami Open semi-finals, while Norway's Casper Ruud upset men's second seed Alexander Zverev in their quarter-final clash.
Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.
Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic as Canadian Bianca Andreescu cruised past American Sofia Kenin in straight sets at Miami Open.
The five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.
Manipur Police has registered a first information report (FIR) accusing the Assam Rifles of blocking their vehicle after an altercation between the two groups last week, while the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Assam Rifles 'by any other paramilitary force permanently' from the state.
The pair faced each other 40 times over the last two decades in one of the sport's most enduring rivalries, with the Spaniard leading the head-to-head 24-16.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic remained at the top of the rankings chart
Fourth-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Norway's world number seven Casper Ruud also have a shot at top spot.
Nadal, who would pass fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno as the oldest Roland Garros men's singles champion if he wins, had to dig deep again in a three-hour slugfest in the semi-final against Alexander Zverev before the German was forced to retire mid-match after injuring his ankle.
Evans, who recovered from illness to be part of the $15 million prize money event, showed his battling qualities to overcome Ramos-Vinolas
'It's pretty amazing to get the call from the Spanish king'
Images from Day 3 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.
Russian Andrey Rublev has become the fifth singles player to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin next month, the men's tour said.
Rafael Nadal confirmed he will miss this year's French Open as he is yet to recover from injury.
The Davis Cup tie will be held either on September 16-17 or 17-18 while tennis event at the Asian Games are scheduled to be held from September 10-14.
Friday's match was a straight shootout for a last-four place, with world number five Rublev the favourite having won his four previous matches against Ruud.
Rafa Nadal returned from an injury layoff to beat Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1 7-6(4) on Wednesday
Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open
10 Interesting Glimpses from the French Open.
Meet the stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar spotted over the weekend.
Nadal was the favourite and top seed having lifted the Barcelona Open trophy last month but played below par on a sweltering spring day.
Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year absence
Novak Djokovic beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-3 to collect a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Sunday, earning the biggest paycheck ever in tennis - $4,740,300 - for completing the season-ending tournament unbeaten.
Nadal believes he had no reason to feel alarmed ahead of the season's first Grand Slam starting in two weeks.
The frustrated 24-year-old shook hands with his opponent and the umpire before he strode off the court, effectively defaulting himself from the contest.
Roger Federer said he is "definitely" intending to return to top-level tennis in 2023, but added that he had not made any concrete plans beyond his scheduled appearances at the Laver Cup and his home tournament in Basel later this year.
Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.
