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Dimitrov snaps Sock jinx, to set up Goffin final

Dimitrov snaps Sock jinx, to set up Goffin final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Grigor Dimitrov stood one win away from the biggest title of his career on Saturday after ending his Jack Sock jinx to reach the final of the season-ending ATP Finals at the 02 Arena.

Hopman Cup: Referee steps in to part angry Fish and Dimitrov

Hopman Cup: Referee steps in to part angry Fish and Dimitrov

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

American Mardy Fish and Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov had to be separated by the match referee when they squared up to each other during a changeover in a bad-tempered Hopman Cup encounter on Friday.

Bopanna-Qureshi out of Eastbourne tourney

Bopanna-Qureshi out of Eastbourne tourney

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The top seeded pair of Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi made a shock exit from the ATP Eastbourne event after suffering a straight-set defeat in the doubles quarter-finals.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal limps out, Edmund stuns Dimitrov, Wozniacki, Mertens make semis

Aus Open PIX: Nadal limps out, Edmund stuns Dimitrov, Wozniacki, Mertens make semis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Images from the quarter-final matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

Dimitrov staves off Anderson challenge for Acapulco crown

Dimitrov staves off Anderson challenge for Acapulco crown

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov edged out South Africa's Kevin Anderson 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (7-5) in a three-hour slugfest to claim his second career title with victory in the Acapulco International final on Sunday.

Bopanna-Mergea down Murray-Nestor to enter Citi Open quarters

Bopanna-Mergea down Murray-Nestor to enter Citi Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Indian doubles specialist and his Romanian partner defeated the Scottish-Canadian team 2-6, 6-1, 10-3 in the opening round of the US $1,753,020 hard-court event.

Tennis: Qualifier Safiullin stuns Tsitsipas in Marseille quarters

Tennis: Qualifier Safiullin stuns Tsitsipas in Marseille quarters

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Norrie's semi-final opponent will be another American, fourth-seeded Tommy Paul, who crushed Stefan Kozlov 6-3, 6-1 in an all-US matchup.

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov vs Nishikori in Brisbane; Murray-Djokovic face off in Doha

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov vs Nishikori in Brisbane; Murray-Djokovic face off in Doha

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov upset top seed and defending champion Milos Raonic of Canada at the Brisbane International on Saturday to set up a title clash against Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Dream final! It's Federer v Nadal at Australian Open

Dream final! It's Federer v Nadal at Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal defeated 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open semi-final to meet Roger Federer in dream summit clash in Melbourne.

Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed doubles

Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed doubles

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The seventh seeded Indo-Czech pair of Paes and Iveta Benesova brushed aside Frenchwoman Aravine Rezai and her Bulgarian partner Grigor DiMitrov 6-3, 6-1 in only 52 minutes. However, Bhupathi and his Chinese partner Jie Zheng had to fight hard before getting the better of Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic and Ukrain's Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-7 (3-7), 6-0, 10-8.

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Aus Open: This man loves playing both hero and villain

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev has tapped into the energy of the crowd at Melbourne Park by playing both hero and villain.

Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics

Thiem 'extremely sorry' for Adria Tour antics

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

World number three Dominic Thiem is "extremely sorry" for the way players conducted themselves at Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition event after which four players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Austrian said on Thursday. Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki tested positive after playing in the charity tournament in Serbia and Croatia, which drew big crowds and saw players pose for pictures together.

China Open: Dimitrov upsets Nadal to join Murray in semis

China Open: Dimitrov upsets Nadal to join Murray in semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Bulgarian's Grigor Dimitrov claimed a first career win over former world number one Rafael Nadal at the eighth time of asking to reach the semi-finals of the China Open on Friday.

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Tsitsipas, Zverev in Monte Carlo quarters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5, 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere on Thursday while fourth seed Casper Ruud was knocked out in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov.

Grand Slams on caution after Djokovic debacle

Grand Slams on caution after Djokovic debacle

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Organisers of the world's biggest tournaments say they will not make the same mistakes as they reopen the sport and seek to keep the players safe.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

ATP Tour Finals: Sublime Dimitrov thrashes Goffin to reach semis

ATP Tour Finals: Sublime Dimitrov thrashes Goffin to reach semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The 26-year-old has not always handled the expectations placed on his shoulders after he won the Wimbledon junior title in 2008 with a game style uncannily like Federer's.

Nadal bows out, Nishikori eases into Brisbane semi

Nadal bows out, Nishikori eases into Brisbane semi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Brisbane International after going down at the hands of top-seed Milos Raonic of Canada in their quarter-final clash here on Friday. World number three Raonic recorded only his second victory over Nadal in eight meetings with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win in the last-eight contest that lasted two hours and 21 minutes.

Tennis: Dominace of 'big four' nearing end?

Tennis: Dominace of 'big four' nearing end?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Tony Nadal, uncle and coach of World No 3 Rafael Nadal, believes that dominance of big four has diminished in the wake of fierce competition from the newcomers.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Holder Ostapenko in action on opening day of French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Also in action on the first day at Roland Garros is men's second seed Alexander Zverev who meets Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.

'Edmund's forehand is best in the business'

'Edmund's forehand is best in the business'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Kyle Edmund has the most destructive forehand in tennis and it can power him into the world's top 10, according to three-times Australian Open champion Mats Wilander.

With Nadal out of the way, Wimbledon is fit Federer's for the taking

With Nadal out of the way, Wimbledon is fit Federer's for the taking

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'I feel like I'm rested enough. I've had... not the toughest matches. I can look at this quarter-final (on Wednesday against Milos Raonic) in a totally relaxed fashion'

Australia's Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Australia's Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'But I'm sitting out for the people, for my Aussies, for the hundreds and thousands of Americans that have lost their lives, for all of you. It's my decision.'

Madrid Open: Nadal digs deep like Real to advance

Madrid Open: Nadal digs deep like Real to advance

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Jabeur advances to first WTA 100 final in Madrid in style.

Nadal comes through another three set fight

Nadal comes through another three set fight

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal, taken the distance for the third match running, outlasted Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the World Indoor Tournament. Nadal, who went to three sets against Simone Bolelli and Grigor Dimitrov earlier this week, next meets fifth seed Gael Monfils who beat French compatriot Julien Benneteau 7-6, 6-1.

PHOTOS: Djokovic checks tricky Seppi after Federer defuses Dimitrov

PHOTOS: Djokovic checks tricky Seppi after Federer defuses Dimitrov

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

A patient Roger Federer weathered a second set storm from Grigor Dimitrov before slapping down the Bulgarian challenger 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open and clinch his 300th win in Grand Slams.

Kyrgios hits out at 'selfish' Zverev over partying video

Kyrgios hits out at 'selfish' Zverev over partying video

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Australian Nick Kyrgios has hit out at Alexander Zverev after a video appeared to show the German dancing at a crowded club on Sunday despite the world No. 7 pledging last week he would be self-isolating. The video was posted on Instagram by German designer Philipp Plein and later deleted. There was no indication when the video was taken.

Murray keen to play at US Open and French Open

Murray keen to play at US Open and French Open

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Murray, 33, has not competed since playing in the Davis Cup in November due to complications with his hip but is set to return on Tuesday at a behind-closed-doors tournament in London, the 'Battle of the Brits', organised by his brother Jamie.

Istanbul Open: Dimitrov suffers racket-smashing meltdown

Istanbul Open: Dimitrov suffers racket-smashing meltdown

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov smashed three rackets on his way to losing the Istanbul Open final to Argentine Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.

Jankovic undecided on future after comeback at Djokovic event

Jankovic undecided on future after comeback at Djokovic event

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Jelena Jankovic teamed up with men's world number one Djokovic at his tennis complex in Serbia's capital and beat the duo of Serbia's Davis Cup captain Nenad Zimonjic and 19-year-old prospect Olga Danilovic 7-6 in a mixed doubles contest.

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

was on a 21-match unbeaten run before the season came to a halt in early March, winning the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships crown.

Nadal needs three sets to overcome teenager Dimi

Nadal needs three sets to overcome teenager Dimi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal needed three sets to beat Bulgarian teenager Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals of the World Indoor Tournament. Nadal broke the 17-year-old Dimitrov in the first game but allowed him back on terms before he took the set after another break in the 11th game. Dimitrov conquered the hearts of the 9,000 spectators as he won the second set but in the third Nadal proved too strong.

How Edmund subdued Dimitrov to reach Aus Open semis

How Edmund subdued Dimitrov to reach Aus Open semis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Edmund, playing in his first Grand Glam quarter-final, showed no nerves as he blazed away with his fearsome forehand to subdue a nervy Dimitrov.

Kyrgios bows out defeated but wins over Australia

Kyrgios bows out defeated but wins over Australia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open ended with a gallant fourth round defeat by an inspired Grigor Dimitrov on Sunday but the maverick talent leaves Melbourne Park after winning over a nation.

Federer and Sharapova give us a reminder of 'sweet times'

Federer and Sharapova give us a reminder of 'sweet times'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

With colours resembling famous candies and lolly brands, Nike splashed bright hues to drive sales to younger fans

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Venezuelan Vallverdu currently coaches three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka who crushed former world number one Murray 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round of this year's French Open.

French Open PHOTOS: Kerber stunned, Kvitova makes winning return; Thiem advances

French Open PHOTOS: Kerber stunned, Kvitova makes winning return; Thiem advances

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Images from all the action from Day 1 of the French Open played at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Defending champion Federer, battling a flu bug according to the local media, was made to work hard by his Bulgarian opponent before the Swiss master prevailed 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 at the Pat Rafter Arena. "It was tough. Grigor's a great shotmaker, the future's ahead of him in the game," Federer said after setting up a semi-final against Austrian youngster Dominic Thiem.

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Sharapova was broken in the first game but fought back to draw level before going on to take the first set with a hold to love.