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Tennis round-up: Djokovic powers past Nishikori; Wozniacki passes Barty test

Tennis round-up: Djokovic powers past Nishikori; Wozniacki passes Barty test

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Former world number one Novak Djokovic showed signs of a return to form with an impressive 7-5, 6-4 victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori in the opening round of the Madrid Open on Monday.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to his new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

Nadal in final after Djokovic retires

Nadal in final after Djokovic retires

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Rafael Nadal reached the Wimbledon final after Serb Novak Djokovic retired hurt with the Spaniard leading their semi-final 3-6, 6-1, 4-1.

Ivanovic saves 3 match points to beat Vaidisova

Ivanovic saves 3 match points to beat Vaidisova

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Ana Ivanovic will take on Venus Williams in the semi-finals.

Ivanovic, Dementieva stave off late fightbacks

Ivanovic, Dementieva stave off late fightbacks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

French Open finalist Ana Ivanovic overcame Hungarian Melinda Czink while Elena Dementieva beat France's Nathalie Dechy in the first round at Wimbledon.

China Open: Djokovic, Nadal make perfect start with easy wins

China Open: Djokovic, Nadal make perfect start with easy wins

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and the man who can dislodge him from the top spot by next week, Rafael Nadal, kicked off their China Open campaign with straight set victories on Tuesday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.

'Sania can definitely go far'

'Sania can definitely go far'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

French Open runner-up Ana Ivanovic in an exclusive interview to rediff.com's Harish Kotian.

Federer douses young gun Djokovic

Federer douses young gun Djokovic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2007

Roger Federer strolled to a 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 win over Novak Djokovic to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Will work hard to restore my confidence: Djokovic

Will work hard to restore my confidence: Djokovic

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Having exchanged a few shots with a young prospect after an intense training session in searing heat at his own tennis complex in central Belgrade, the 30-year old Serb conceded that the last 18 months have been testing.

Tennis Roundup: Edmund stuns Djokovic in Madrid second round

Tennis Roundup: Edmund stuns Djokovic in Madrid second round

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Milos Raonic overcame third seed Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the third round at the Madrid Open on Tuesday and set up an all-Canadian clash with teenager Denis Shapovalov.

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

When it comes to the Australian Open the Serbian reigns supreme.

Sania blames lack of practice after loss

Sania blames lack of practice after loss

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The Indian ace blamed lack of match practice after losing to seventh seed Ana Ivanovic in the second round of the French Open.

Venus out to stop in-form Jankovic

Venus out to stop in-form Jankovic

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Williams surrendered her Wimbledon crown last July when she lost to the 22-year-old Serb in the third round.

Becker appointed head of German men's tennis

Becker appointed head of German men's tennis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 49-year-old had a hugely successful spell coaching former world number one Novak Djokovic from 2013 to 2016, a period in which the Serb won six of his 12 Grand Slam titles.

Jankovic sweeps aside Kuznetsova

Jankovic sweeps aside Kuznetsova

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Jelena Jankovic continued her impressive preparation for the French Open when she beat world number three Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5 6-1 in the final of the Italian Open on Sunday.

Impressive Jankovic sweeps into semi-finals

Impressive Jankovic sweeps into semi-finals

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Third seed Jelena Jankovic continued her good form on clay when she swept aside former French Open finalist Elena Dementieva 6-2 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Friday.

An even battle on cards as motivated Djokovic faces-off against sublime Federer

An even battle on cards as motivated Djokovic faces-off against sublime Federer

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Both players burn with heaps of motivation to hoist the winner's trophy at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the last grand moment of the 2015 slam season.

Kuznetsova ousts Williams

Kuznetsova ousts Williams

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The third seeded Russian rallied to beat the American to reach the semi-finals of the Warsaw Cup.

Henin, Jankovic in Warsaw semis

Henin, Jankovic in Warsaw semis

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Justine Henin beat Italian Mara Santangelo 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals of the Warsaw Cup.

Djokovic overpowers Federer to win US Open crown

Djokovic overpowers Federer to win US Open crown

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to win the US Open title at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

Venus to meet second seed Jankovic in Charleston

Venus to meet second seed Jankovic in Charleston

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

Unseeded Venus Williams marched into the Family Circle Cup semi-finals by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-4 7-5 on Friday.

Federer scripts royal escape

Federer scripts royal escape

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

Roger Federer scrambled to a 6-7, 7-6, 5-7, 6-1, 10-8 third-round victory over Serb Janko Tipsarevic.

Canas to meet Djokovic in Miami final

Canas to meet Djokovic in Miami final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Argentine Guillermo Canas tamed big-hitting Croat Ivan Ljubicic 7-5 6-2 to reach the final of the Sony Ericsson Open on Friday, underlining his return to top form following a 15-months doping ban.

Hewitt pulls out with back injury

Hewitt pulls out with back injury

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

A back injury forced Lleyton Hewitt to withdraw from the Miami Masters before his second-round match.

Federer stunned by Canas on day of upsets

Federer stunned by Canas on day of upsets

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

World number one Roger Federer suffered a stunning 7-5, 6-2 upset defeat by Argentine Guillermo Canas in the Pacific Life Open second round on Sunday.

PICS: Shoulder injury puts Djokovic out of US Open

PICS: Shoulder injury puts Djokovic out of US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Images from Day 7 at the US Open.

Hingis ousted, Henin survives in Qatar

Hingis ousted, Henin survives in Qatar

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Justine Henin knocked out Swiss Patty Schnyder 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 to reach the Qatar Open semi-finals.

Nadal slams Hawkeye after losing to Youzhny

Nadal slams Hawkeye after losing to Youzhny

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

In the Dubai Open semis, Federer plays Tommy Haas, while Youzhny takes on Robin Soderling.

'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.

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Monday.

World Tour Finals: Djokovic halts Nishikori fightback to reach final

World Tour Finals: Djokovic halts Nishikori fightback to reach final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

World No 1 Novak Djokovic ended Kei Nishikori's impressive debut at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 semi-final victory at the O2 Arena on Saturday.

Indian Wells: Williams withdraws; Jankovic tops Lisicki

Indian Wells: Williams withdraws; Jankovic tops Lisicki

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Serena Williams withdrew before the start of her BNP Paribas Open.

Danai exit ends Asian interest in own grand slam

Danai exit ends Asian interest in own grand slam

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The tournament that calls itself the grand slam of Asia Pacific was left without an Asian representative in the men's singles following Danai Udomchoke's defeat by Novak Djokovic on Friday.

Paes-Damm, Bhupathi-Stepanek advance

Paes-Damm, Bhupathi-Stepanek advance

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Paes and Damm beat Novak Djokovic and Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Police, organisers on ethnic brawl alert

Police, organisers on ethnic brawl alert

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Australian Open organisers are on high alert amid fears ethnic clashes between Serbs and Croats that marred the opening day of the Grand Slam could erupt again.

Clijsters outlasts Li to set up Jankovic final

Clijsters outlasts Li to set up Jankovic final

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

She survived a ferocious fightback from China's Li Na on Thursday to book her place in the Sydney International final against in-form Serb Jelena Jankovic.

ATP Finals: Djokovic outplays younger Zverev, Cilic still in hunt for semis

ATP Finals: Djokovic outplays younger Zverev, Cilic still in hunt for semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

It was the 31-year-old Serb's second comfortable win in the Gustavo Kuerten group and combined with Marin Cilic's 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-4 defeat of American John Isner later in the day, he sealed his place in the semi-finals at the year-ender for the eighth time.

'Big three' eye semi-finals but face tough challenges

'Big three' eye semi-finals but face tough challenges

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The 'Big Four' has become a 'Big Three' with the shock exit of Rafael Nadal, and the remaining trio of Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will all be aiming to prove their elite credentials in Wednesday's quarter-finals.

'Djokovic can rival Federer, Nadal'

'Djokovic can rival Federer, Nadal'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Former French Open champion Carlos Moya said Novak Djokovic has the potential to become world number one.