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Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Ramkumar will meet American Steve Johnson, who beat Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-3 in the other semi-final, for the Hall of Fame Open title in Rhode Island on Sunday.

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

Rediff.com15 May 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final.

Sabalenka holds off Riske challenge for Wuhan crown; De Minaur takes Zhuhai title

Sabalenka holds off Riske challenge for Wuhan crown; De Minaur takes Zhuhai title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Belarusian ninth seed Aryna Sabalenka held off a spirited challenge from American Alison Riske to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 and successfully defend her Wuhan Open title on Saturday.

Ramanathan, Bhambri knocked out of Wimbledon Qualifiers

Ramanathan, Bhambri knocked out of Wimbledon Qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

India's singles players yet again failed to cross the qualifying hurdle at the Grand Slam stage as both Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri exited the Wimbledon championships

Spain won't renew Corretja's Davis Cup contract

Spain won't renew Corretja's Davis Cup contract

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The Spanish tennis federation (RFET) said on Thursday it had decided not to extend the contract of Davis Cup captain Alex Corretja when it expires at the end of this year but has yet to name a successor.

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair

Tennis Roundup: Federer battles past Bautista Agut in Shanghai

Tennis Roundup: Federer battles past Bautista Agut in Shanghai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Twice Shanghai Masters champion Roger Federer was far from his best against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut but did enough to reach the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 win on Thursday.

Warrior spirit leads Japan's Nishikori to new heights

Warrior spirit leads Japan's Nishikori to new heights

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

There comes a moment in all great sporting careers when the puzzle fits together and for Kei Nishikori it arrived on a sweltering early September afternoon in New York.

Djokovic in his prime and threatening record books

Djokovic in his prime and threatening record books

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The 28-year-old Serb's initial slow accumulation of major silverware after his breakthrough at the 2008 Australian Open has accelerated to such an extent that talk of him surpassing the likes of Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal and even Roger Federer is no longer fanciful.

Federer confirms French Open participation

Federer confirms French Open participation

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Roger Federer will kickstart his claycourt campaign at next month's Geneva Open as he steps up his preparations for the French Open.

Have the legendary Bryan brothers called it a day?

Have the legendary Bryan brothers called it a day?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In an interview last month after a World Tennis Tour event at the Greenbrier in West Virginia, they said they had not yet decided whether they were finished competing. Playing almost exclusively with each other throughout their 25-year careers, the Bryans captured a professional era record 119 titles, including 16 Grand Slam wins, 39 ATP Masters 1000s and the ATP Finals title four times.

British tennis player tests positive for cocaine

British tennis player tests positive for cocaine

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

British player Dan Evans has been provisionally suspended after admitting on Friday that he had failed a doping test for cocaine at the Barcelona Open in April.

Djokovic, Nadal and Serena enter US Open tune-up

Djokovic, Nadal and Serena enter US Open tune-up

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Former champions Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams have all entered next month's Western & Southern Open in New York, which will serve as a tune-up for the US Open, tournament organisers said on Wednesday. Organisers of the August 20-28 event, which was relocated from Cincinnati this year because of COVID-19, said defending champions Daniil Medvedev and Madison Keys are also among the initial entries.

Monte Carlo: Struff upsets birthday boy Shapovalov

Monte Carlo: Struff upsets birthday boy Shapovalov

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Shapovalov, who turned 20, was coming off a spectacular run to the Miami Open semi-finals but struggled to rediscover his service rhythm as he finished with 10 double faults in his first clay court match of the season.

Ancic wins first tour title

Ancic wins first tour title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2005

Croatia's Mario Ancic beat defending champion Michael Llodra 7-5, 6-4 to win the Ordina Open.

Nobody beats Tomas Berdych 18 times!

Nobody beats Tomas Berdych 18 times!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The Czech scored his first victory over Rafael Nadal to enter the semis of the Australian Open.

China Open: Djokovic extends hot streak; Muguruza's memorable 22nd birthday

China Open: Djokovic extends hot streak; Muguruza's memorable 22nd birthday

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Novak Djokovic kept his juggernaut rolling at the China Open by improving to 26-0 with a 6-2, 6-1 win over local hope Zhang Ze on Thursday.

'I don't agree with their method'

'I don't agree with their method'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Djokovic's players body blindsided ATP player council, says Anderson.

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The tennis greats announced on Wednesday that they had committed to lead the teams for the first three years of the new competition, patterned after golf's Ryder Cup

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Madrid Open cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Both the ATP and WTA Tours released a joint statement saying the decision was taken in line with local authorities due to "health and safety concerns" and they were reassessing the calendar for the rest of the year.

Nadal says lower-ranked players need more money

Nadal says lower-ranked players need more money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Nadal's comments follow media reports this week that Novak Djokovic, the president of the Players' Council, had urged players to unionise at a pre-Australian Open meeting and revolt over the way the revenues from the four grand slams are distributed.

Missing Miami title defence was refreshing: Djokovic

Missing Miami title defence was refreshing: Djokovic

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Djokovic missed the Masters series event with an elbow injury and, having recovered, is eager to face Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in front of a boisterous home crowd next weekend.

Tennis round-up: Sania suffers knee injury; Chung wins Next Gen Finals

Tennis round-up: Sania suffers knee injury; Chung wins Next Gen Finals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Sania, the country's finest woman doubles player, who began the year with the number one ranking, closed it at number 9.

'I've done my bit and don't have to say more about my commitment'

'I've done my bit and don't have to say more about my commitment'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

A day after sports ministry made it clear that athletes who remain unavailable for national duty would not get financial aid from it, top tennis star Leander Paes said his commitment should not be questioned since he has given his all in the last 24 years while playing for India.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz through to 4th round; Sabalenka dominates

French Open PIX: Alcaraz through to 4th round; Sabalenka dominates

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open

Hingis says Na's retirement 'loss to world tennis'

Hingis says Na's retirement 'loss to world tennis'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis has said that Li Na's retirement was a loss to world tennis, while also crediting the Chinese ace of raising the game's profile in her home country and across Asia.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

Indian Wells CEO says women 'ride on the coattails' of men, apologizes

Indian Wells CEO says women 'ride on the coattails' of men, apologizes

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

BNP Paribas Open chief executive and tournament director Raymond Moore provoked outrage with controversial comments he made before the women's and men's finals at Indian Wells, and later issued an official apology.

Bautista Agut slams decision to close roof during Djokovic semi-final

Bautista Agut slams decision to close roof during Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'Everybody knows that they could wait a little bit, no? It was an unfortunate decision.'

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer, wins eighth ATP title

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer, wins eighth ATP title

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

An inspired Milos Raonic toppled Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 to win the Brisbane International on Sunday and avenge his defeat to the Swiss master in last year's final.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Marin Cilic and Milos Raonic booked their spots in the Paris Masters second round on Monday, while Roger Federer pulled out of the tournament with next month's ATP Finals on the horizon.

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Widespread suspected match-fixing exists at the top level of world tennis, including at Wimbledon, according to secret files obtained by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News.

Paris Masters: Djokovic cruises, Murray struggles, Wawrinka out

Paris Masters: Djokovic cruises, Murray struggles, Wawrinka out

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Novak Djokovic began his bid to hold on to his number one ranking with an easy win over Gilles Muller in the Paris Masters second round while Andy Murray struggled through and Stan Wawrinka faltered on Wednesday.

Murray threatens Djokovic's ranking

Murray threatens Djokovic's ranking

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Andy Murray begins his late-season assault on Novak Djokovic's world number one ranking at the China Open this week hoping to take a chunk out of the 4,695-point gap separating them.

Will Paes be considered for Davis Cup tie vs Canada?

Will Paes be considered for Davis Cup tie vs Canada?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Bopanna being the highest-ranked doubles player in the country is automatic choice for the doubles rubber.

Dimitrov, Coric COVID-19 positive: Will tennis return soon?

Dimitrov, Coric COVID-19 positive: Will tennis return soon?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Last week the men's ATP and the WTA, which runs women's events, issued revised calendars for the resumption of the circuit from August while organisers of the US Open said the Grand Slam will be staged without fans as scheduled from August 31 to September 13 in New York.

Russia's Medvedev can play at Wimbledon only if...

Russia's Medvedev can play at Wimbledon only if...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday.

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

World number two Rafael Nadal confirmed on Tuesday that he will not defend his US Open crown this year at Flushing Meadows as organisers released the singles entry list for the Grand Slam. Spain's Nadal had said in June that he had reservations about travelling to the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic and he joins women's world number one Australian Ash Barty in skipping the tournament due to COVID-19 concerns.

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

While Federer and Nadal will look to reignite the flair and fight they showed to reach last year's final, 2018 could have a different script at play.