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FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

A defeat would knock Serbia out if Brazil fail to win against Switzerland, while Cameroon will be out if they lose and Switzerland fail to win against Brazil.

Djokovic seeks special permission to enter US

Djokovic seeks special permission to enter US

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Novak Djokovic, one of the most high-profile unvaccinated athletes in the world, has applied for special permission to enter the United States to play at the Indian Wells and Miami Open.

Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles

Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz beat lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to defend last year's title and win his fourth ATP Tour trophy of the year

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz fended off in-form American Tommy Paul to reach the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals on Thursday

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

PIX! Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam title!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

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.

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic continues his hunt for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and eighth overall to equal Roger Federer's record haul when the Serbian meets Jannik Sinner.

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'I'm not vaccinated and I'm not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can have is them removing the mandated green vaccine card'

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages about their policy on "inappropriate flags" after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Brady returns with win; Tiafoe advances

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Brady was sidelined by knee and foot injuries since the summer of 2021

ISSF World Cup: Third time's the charm for Divya & Sarabjot!

ISSF World Cup: Third time's the charm for Divya & Sarabjot!

Rediff.com11 May 2023

On day two of the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Divya TS and Sarabjot Singh bagged gold.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Australian Open smashes Grand Slam record

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray at the Miami Open on Wednesday, sending the Briton packing in the first round with his first hardcourt win of the season.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing third round encounter against Nicolas Jarry.

Rune stuns Djokovic to storm into semis; injured Swiatek retires

Rune stuns Djokovic to storm into semis; injured Swiatek retires

Rediff.com18 May 2023

For the first time since 2004, neither Novak Djokovic nor the injured Rafael Nadal will be in the Rome final.

Djokovic 'flattered, proud' after surpassing Graf

Djokovic 'flattered, proud' after surpassing Graf

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Only 28 players have ever held the top rank in the ATP Rankings' history, including Djokovic. For the eighth time in a row (he also won the title in 2011-12, 2014-15, 18 and 20), he concluded the year as the top player.

Europa League: PSV fan attacks Sevilla keeper

Europa League: PSV fan attacks Sevilla keeper

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

PSV fan assaulted Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic, punching him in the face before being wrestled to the ground by the Serbian.

Serbian trio and Federer stamp their mark

Serbian trio and Federer stamp their mark

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Serbia's tennis titans locked in their second round Australian Open spots on Monday while Andy Roddick scorched a sacrificial Swede and Roger Federer schmoozed his way through on Day One of the year's first Grand Slam. Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic and Novak Djokovic flew through early at Melbourne Park as did Roddick. Federer was a delight under the stars, finessing his way to round two with a 6-1 7-6 7-5 win over Italy's Andreas Seppi.

Djokovic finds form to delight Serbian fans in Davis Cup

Djokovic finds form to delight Serbian fans in Davis Cup

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic shook off an eye infection to beat Kazakhstan's Aleksandr Nedovyesov 6-1 6-2 6-3 in front of a passionate home crowd to give Serbia a 1-0 lead against Kazakhstan in their Davis Cup first-round tie on Friday. Djokovic, who was forced to retire with the problem from last week's Dubai Championships quarter-final against Spaniard Feliciano Lopez, showed no sign of problems as he brushed aside his opponent in the acoustic Pionir Arena. The 28-year-old from Belgrade delighted the home fans, who enjoyed a rare opportunity to watch him live because there are no major tour events in Serbia, with a barrage of sizzling winners, including some spectacular net points.

Flawless Djokovic enters Dubai semi-finals

Flawless Djokovic enters Dubai semi-finals

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic marched into the semis of the Dubai Tennis Championship, with a comfortable win over Hubert Hurkacz.

Djokovic survives scare to reach Adelaide quarters

Djokovic survives scare to reach Adelaide quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Djokovic will next play Denis Shapovalov, who he has beaten in all seven of their meetings.

Vote For Natasa's Best Bridal Look

Vote For Natasa's Best Bridal Look

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Natasa delivered memorable wedding day style, radiating elegance in designer outfits that made headlines. Which of these looks are your favourite?

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

Tennis Australia says it respects court decision on Djokovic

Tennis Australia says it respects court decision on Djokovic

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Djokovic must leave Australia after three federal court judges decided unanimously Sunday to uphold the immigration minister's right to cancel Djokovic's visa.

Unvaccinated Djokovic cleared to compete in Indian Wells, Miami?

Unvaccinated Djokovic cleared to compete in Indian Wells, Miami?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has applied for special permission to enter the United States to participate in the ATP Masters 1000 events.

Djokovic to skip Serbia's Davis Cup ties for personal reasons

Djokovic to skip Serbia's Davis Cup ties for personal reasons

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Serbia have been drawn in Group B alongside Spain, South Korea and Canada.

'Hope you change your mind': Poonawalla to Djokovic

'Hope you change your mind': Poonawalla to Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla posted a video of him playing tennis, with a message for the unvaccinated Novak Djokovic.

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed for handshake snub with Belarus' Sabalenka

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed for handshake snub with Belarus' Sabalenka

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Paris crowd made themselves heard on day one of the French Open as they booed and jeered when Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands

Djokovic cruises past Cilic to capture Tel Aviv title

Djokovic cruises past Cilic to capture Tel Aviv title

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season.

PIX: No stopping Alcaraz, Andreescu at Miami Open!

PIX: No stopping Alcaraz, Andreescu at Miami Open!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic as Canadian Bianca Andreescu cruised past American Sofia Kenin in straight sets at Miami Open.

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a generational clash in the men's singles final, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

'Something extra' fuelling Djokovic's Australian Open charge

'Something extra' fuelling Djokovic's Australian Open charge

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic said there was something extra behind his title charge at this year's Australian Open after being deported from the country last year.

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year absence

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Australian authorities scrambled on Sunday to file a legal defence of their decision to bar entry to tennis world number one Novak Djokovic over his COVID-19 vaccination status, as the Serbian superstar spent his fourth day in immigration detention.

Tsitsipas' classy runner-up speech at Australian Open

Tsitsipas' classy runner-up speech at Australian Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Tsitsipas was philosophical in defeat.

Natasa Makes A Splash!

Natasa Makes A Splash!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

At Gujarat games, Natasa Stankovic is an animated presence, whooping in delight when her husband Hardik's team is up and cringing when the turn of play is not going GT's way.

Djokovic has no regrets about missing Grand Slams over vaccine

Djokovic has no regrets about missing Grand Slams over vaccine

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Novak Djokovic missed two of this year's four Grand Slams due to not being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus but the Serbian said he has no regrets about his decision.

Hamstrung Djokovic taking it one day at a time

Hamstrung Djokovic taking it one day at a time

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Djokovic also had to contend with hecklers during his second-round win, with one fan attracting his ire in the fourth set after repeatedly making noise while he was preparing to serve.