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More woe for Sydney organisers after Tsonga withdrawal

More woe for Sydney organisers after Tsonga withdrawal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Fresh off losing their top two men's seeds, Sydney International organisers were left with a nightmare scenario on Saturday when their top two local hopes were drawn against each other in the first round.

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Djokovic did not drop a set en route to the final in Rome

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Surprise package Davidovich Fokina, who knocked out top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the earlier rounds at Monaco, drew first blood by breaking Tsitsipas to take a 2-1 lead in the opening set.

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Germany's Zverev has described the allegations as "unfounded and untrue" and without any legal investigation the men's ATP Tour would be unlikely to intervene.

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

With only two weeks to go for the Australian Open, tennis stars Roger Federer, Victoria Azarenka, Radek Stepanek and Garbine Muguruza were seen in a light-spirited mood in Brisbane. As part of Nickelodeon Kids Day, the tennis stars led by 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer posed for pictures with cartoon characters.

Defending champion Nadal moves into Last-16 in Rome

Defending champion Nadal moves into Last-16 in Rome

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Defending champion Rafa Nadal began his Italian Open campaign with an emphatic 6-3 6-1 victory over big-serving American John Isner to move into the last-16 on Wednesday.

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

The Indian pair defeated Dodig and Melo in straight sets to win the tournament.

AITA recommends Somdev for Khel Ratna

AITA recommends Somdev for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Somdev Devvarman may have led a players' rebellion against the national tennis federation, but AITA has recommended him for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for 2013.

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Kazahk Bublik powers past Zverev in straight sets to reach Halle final

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

WTA announces new circuit plans with pay parity in top events

WTA announces new circuit plans with pay parity in top events

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The governing body of women's tennis announced a new circuit structure on Tuesday with a "pathway to handing out equal prize money" for men and women at combined WTA 1000 and 500 events.

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity

Mankad gets wild card for Tata Open

Mankad gets wild card for Tata Open

Rediff.com3 Jan 2004

The Indian Davis Cupper filled the third and final wild card slot in the main draw of the ATP event, starting in Chennai on Monday.\n\n

Tsonga no longer the surprise package

Tsonga no longer the surprise package

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Hard-hitting Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga breathed a huge sigh of relief on Sunday after a maiden tour victory that proved his fairytale Australian Open run was no fluke.

Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles

Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich will return to the tour a decade after retiring to play doubles at the German Open in Hamburg next week, the 40-year-old said on Friday. The Hamburg native, who reached a career-high singles ranking of world number 2, will join up with 21-year-old German Mischa Zverev.

Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles

Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich will return to the tour a decade after retiring to play doubles at the German Open in Hamburg next week, the 40-year-old said on Friday. The Hamburg native, who reached a career-high singles ranking of world number 2, will join up with 21-year-old German Mischa Zverev.

Cash or health? Resumption will show tennis's priorities

Cash or health? Resumption will show tennis's priorities

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The timing of professional tennis's return will reveal whether the tours and federations are more interested in making money or looking after the health of players, Australia's John Millman said. The professional game has been suspended since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the International Tennis Federation, WTA and ATP have put back plans for a resumption until August at the earliest.

The Man Who Never Gives Up

The Man Who Never Gives Up

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away from the fight, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

PHOTOS: When Indian tennis aces matched the best

PHOTOS: When Indian tennis aces matched the best

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Check out these Indian players who put up a fight against top-ranked opponents, and, in some cases, even beat them.

Nadal pulls out of U.S. Open with injury

Nadal pulls out of U.S. Open with injury

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to injury, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.

Chennai Open wild cards for Vardhan, Bhambri

Chennai Open wild cards for Vardhan, Bhambri

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Davis Cupper Vishnu Vardhan and talented teenager Yuki Bhambri were awarded wild cards by the organisers of the Aircel Chennai Open, ensuring that at least three local players will compete in the singles draw of the country's only ATP Tour event. India's number one player Somdev Devvarman gets a direct entry into the main draw on the basis of his ranking. Promising Belgian David Goffin is the third player to get a wild card for the event, starting January 2 at the SDAT

Comeback king Nadal sets sight on French Open

Comeback king Nadal sets sight on French Open

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The fist pump was back, along with the crunching forehand crosscourt winners, energetic movement and the never-say-say-die attitude.

Federer puts journeyman Jaziri in his place after blip

Federer puts journeyman Jaziri in his place after blip

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Roger Federer surprisingly dropped the first set against little-known Malek Jaziri before putting the Tunisian upstart in his place with a 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 win to reach the second round of the Dubai Championships on Monday.

Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

Meet Tata Open Maharashtra's star attraction!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

South Korean tennis player Hyeon Chung will be a star attraction at the second edition of Tata Open Maharashtra beginning in December.

Thiem proves a man for all surfaces after Stuttgart win

Thiem proves a man for all surfaces after Stuttgart win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Austrian Dominic Thiem became the first player to capture titles on three different surfaces this year when he finished off Philipp Kohlschreiber to win the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart on Monday.

Nadal not too worried by shaky start to season

Nadal not too worried by shaky start to season

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Nadal believes he had no reason to feel alarmed ahead of the season's first Grand Slam starting in two weeks.

Maori haka inspired Rosol's rampage against Nadal

Maori haka inspired Rosol's rampage against Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Despite his scintillating display, which included 65 clean winners, few are waging much money on the 100th-ranked Czech player reaching such heights again.

Gasquet's birthday victory

Gasquet's birthday victory

Rediff.com19 Jun 2005

Richard Gasquet celebrated his 19th birthday by winning final of the Nottingham Open

A year that witnessed Ferrer trump Djokovic, Federer

A year that witnessed Ferrer trump Djokovic, Federer

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

A round-up of the players who impressed the most on the ATP Tour in 2012.

Malisse banned for four weeks

Malisse banned for four weeks

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The Belgian world number 36 was banned for "aggravated behaviour" after being kicked out of the Nasdaq-100 tournament.

Fish will miss Australian Open after heart problem

Fish will miss Australian Open after heart problem

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

American Mardy Fish will miss the Australian Open in January as he continues to recover from health issues related to heart surgery, his agent said on Wednesday.

Bhupathi-Bopanna lose to Granollers-Lopez in final

Bhupathi-Bopanna lose to Granollers-Lopez in final

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez became the first Spanish pair to win the doubles title at the ATP Tour Finals for 37 years on Monday with a narrow victory over Indian duo Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna.

Djokovic to pip Federer and finish year as World No 1

Djokovic to pip Federer and finish year as World No 1

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Novak Djokovic will move above Roger Federer to No 1 in the world rankings next week and is guaranteed to retain the top spot until the end of the year, the ATP Tour said.

Djokovic in contention for No.1 spot after Asian 'double'

Djokovic in contention for No.1 spot after Asian 'double'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

With twin successes on the Asian swing of the ATP Tour, Novak Djokovic is back in the reckoning in a comparatively less successful year. And with no points to defend in the weeks ahead, the Serb, says Bikash Mohapatra, is the lone challenger to Roger Federer in the race for the year-end No.1 ranking.

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International

Paes, Bhupathi with new partners for Chennai Open

Paes, Bhupathi with new partners for Chennai Open

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

The former world No. 1 pair will play against each other at the ATP event in January.

Tennis round-up: Tearful Muller wins in Sydney for first tour title

Tennis round-up: Tearful Muller wins in Sydney for first tour title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The 33-year-old left-hander from Luxembourg had lost all five of his previous tour finals but prevailed at the sixth attempt in the Australian Open warm-up event at the Olympic Tennis Centre.

London finale whets appetite for 2010 ATP season

London finale whets appetite for 2010 ATP season

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

One thing is beyond doubt after eight fabulous days of action at the ATP World Tour Finals -- tennis has found a spectacular new venue at London's space-age O2 Arena.

European Open: Murray wins Antwerp opener

European Open: Murray wins Antwerp opener

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Up next for Murray is either eighth seed Pablo Cuevas or Bolivia's Hugo Dellien, who meet in the first round on Wednesday.

Medvedev wears down Zverev to claim third Masters title

Medvedev wears down Zverev to claim third Masters title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

A double fault earned the Russian his eighth ATP title after two hours and seven minutes.