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PHOTOS: Djokovic caps brilliant year with World Tour Finals win over Federer

PHOTOS: Djokovic caps brilliant year with World Tour Finals win over Federer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The immaculate Serb became the first player in the Tour Finals' 46-year history to claim the title four times in a row

Indian Wells: Azarenka serves up 'double bagel' to reach semis

Indian Wells: Azarenka serves up 'double bagel' to reach semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Big-serving Czech Karolina Pliskova cruised into the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russian teenager Darya Kasatkina on Thursday.

Federer downs injured Simon to win Shanghai Masters

Federer downs injured Simon to win Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Roger Federer claimed one of the few titles to have previously eluded him after he overcame a sluggish start to beat injured Frenchman Gilles Simon in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday.

Love-all! They found each other on court

Love-all! They found each other on court

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Playing tennis professionally can be difficult physically, mentally and emotionally. But the tennis courts have often been the venue for for blossoming romance as love-struck couples decide it is game, set and match.

What to expect from Sport in 2018

What to expect from Sport in 2018

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Can 2018 top its predecessor in Sporting Glory?

Serbia, France sail into Davis Cup last eight

Serbia, France sail into Davis Cup last eight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Novak Djokovic spurred Serbia to a 3-0 win over neighbours Croatia in the first round of the Davis Cup on Saturday and they will be joined in the quarter-finals by an equally rampant France.

5 players who wowed us at the Australian Open

5 players who wowed us at the Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

5 exceptional players who surprised us at Melbourne.

Davis Cup: Djokovic loses first match in five years; Isner leads US to quarters

Davis Cup: Djokovic loses first match in five years; Isner leads US to quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

A round-up of results from Davis Cup matches played on Saturday and Sunday

Wimbledon Pix: Azarenka dashes Watson's dreams, Nishikori beaten

Wimbledon Pix: Azarenka dashes Watson's dreams, Nishikori beaten

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day four of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Friday.

No stopping Serena as she hoists 20th major trophy

No stopping Serena as she hoists 20th major trophy

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Nothing, absolutely nothing could stop Serena Williams from completing the magnificent TWO-O on Saturday and the American joyously bounced around as she hoisted a Grand Slam singles trophy for the 20th time with victory at the French Open.

Federer opens hardcourt season with win

Federer opens hardcourt season with win

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Roger Federer got his delayed hardcourt season off to a positive start with straightforward 6-3, 7-6 (7) win over Germany's Phillip Kohlschreiber to ease into the third round of the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday.

Steel-plated Djokovic a step too far for Federer

Steel-plated Djokovic a step too far for Federer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic again revealed the true depth of his steely core to grind Wimbledon idol Roger Federer's hopes of a record eighth title into Centre Court's baseline dust on Sunday.

US Open: Japanese Nishikori's storybook run ends

US Open: Japanese Nishikori's storybook run ends

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Japanese trailblazer Kei Nishikori had a thrilling run at the US Open, but could not summon a finishing kick as he hit the wall against big-hitting Marin Cilic in Monday's final at Flushing Meadows.

Davis Cup Roundup: Federer helps Swiss win

Davis Cup Roundup: Federer helps Swiss win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Roger Federer guided Switzerland to victory in their Davis Cup World Group playoff tie against the Netherlands with an easy 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Thiemo de Bakker on Sunday.

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 2nd major of the year, the French Open will start on the weekend. With the clay-court grand slam starting on Sunday, here is the list of French Open champions over the years

At his peak, Novak now hungry for bite of the Parisian desert

At his peak, Novak now hungry for bite of the Parisian desert

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic vanquished Andy Murray for the fourth time in an Australian Open final on Sunday to win a record-equalling sixth title and serve notice to his rivals that he could surpass even his stellar 2015 this year.

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

US Open champion Martin Kaymer sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole to beat Bubba Watson in the four-man PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday.

French Open PHOTOS: Easy for Serena, Djokovic and Nadal; Kerber shocked

French Open PHOTOS: Easy for Serena, Djokovic and Nadal; Kerber shocked

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Angelique Kerber's first Grand Slam match since winning the Australian Open in January ended in despair after she was beaten 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 by Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands in the French Open first round in Paris, on Tuesday.

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Nadal survives cramps to battle into third round

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Third seed Rafael Nadal battled through mid-match cramps for more than an hour before he lurched into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-7(2), 6-3, 7-5 victory over American qualifier Tim Smyzcek.

Djokovic douses Federer's fire, Nadal crushes Ferrer

Djokovic douses Federer's fire, Nadal crushes Ferrer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Roger Federer showed flashes of his best but Novak Djokovic exposed the Swiss maestro's fading powers with a three-set victory at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday.

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.

US Open PHOTOS: Federer cruises, Murray swats aside Kyrgios

US Open PHOTOS: Federer cruises, Murray swats aside Kyrgios

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Roger Federer glided to victory on another hot, steamy day at the US Open, the envy of a clutch of men's players made to work overtime on Tuesday at the season's final Grand Slam.

It is a pleasure and privilege to play in India, says Federer

It is a pleasure and privilege to play in India, says Federer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The 17-time Grand Slam champion will turn up for Indian Aces against Singapore Slammers in the third leg on Sunday.

40-love: A decision that redefined Leander Paes' career

40-love: A decision that redefined Leander Paes' career

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

His US Open triumph made him, at 40, the oldest man to win a major title in the open era. Bikash Mohapatra believes Leander Paes's decision to switch to doubles at the peak of his singles career is the reason behind his longevity.

Sports Shorts: Nadal recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis

Sports Shorts: Nadal recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal is recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis and will continue a course of antibiotics in a bid to be fit for the remainder of the 2014 season, the World No 2's spokesman said on Thursday.

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

For over three-quarters of a century men's tennis in Japan has played out like a kabuki tragedy, filled with decades of barren results, embarrassments and even a suicide.

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