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'Tennis is broken': Djokovic-backed PTPA sues ATP, WTA

'Tennis is broken': Djokovic-backed PTPA sues ATP, WTA

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'We have exhausted all options for reform through dialogue, and the governing bodies have left us no choice but to seek accountability through the courts.'

Wawrinka becomes fourth player to seal ATP Tour Finals spot

Wawrinka becomes fourth player to seal ATP Tour Finals spot

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

French Open champion Stan Wawrinka has become the fourth player to qualify for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.

ATP Tour Finals: Dimitrov marks debut with narrow victory over Thiem

ATP Tour Finals: Dimitrov marks debut with narrow victory over Thiem

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The opening match in the Pete Sampras Group produced a feast of stylish backhands from both players but it was Dimitrov, the first Bulgarian to qualify for the tournament in its 48-year-old history, who overcome some late jitters to prevail.

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Stanislas Wawrinka will hang up his racquet at the end of 2026, the three-times Grand Slam champion announced on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that saw him gatecrash tennis's elite during the sport's golden era.

Unseeded Indians win first ATP title!

Unseeded Indians win first ATP title!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and his partner Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched their maiden ATP title together, winning the Hangzhou Open men's doubles event, while Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti finished runners-up at the Chengdu Open

ATP Tour Finals PHOTOS: Federer made to grind it out by Raonic

ATP Tour Finals PHOTOS: Federer made to grind it out by Raonic

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Roger Federer eased his way into the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-1, 7-6 (0) defeat of Canadian newcomer Milos Raonic in his opening round-robin match on Sunday.

Nadal to travel to ATP finals despite injury

Nadal to travel to ATP finals despite injury

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Even though he withdrew from his semi-final tie with Denis Shapovalov, Nadal's run to the last four in Paris saw him reclaim the number one spot from Novak Djokovic on Monday.

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

While off-court battles over pay and governance rumbled on, opportunities were scarce beyond the duopoly at the top of the men's game, leaving Djokovic to provide the year's standout moments for the chasing pack.

Alcaraz eases into Japan Open quarters

Alcaraz eases into Japan Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Japan Open: Alcaraz marches into quarterfinals, hails "best physio in the world" after overcoming ankle issues

Alcaraz gets revenge, downs Fritz for Japan Open crown

Alcaraz gets revenge, downs Fritz for Japan Open crown

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Just nine days after his loss to Fritz, which snapped his 13-match unbeaten streak, the world number one defeated the American 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets, capping an incredible debut at the ATP 500 event and securing his career-best 67th season win, continuing a dream season.

Belgrade replaces Amersfoort on ATP calendar

Belgrade replaces Amersfoort on ATP calendar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has succeeded in his bid to stage an ATP tournament in his home town of Belgrade from 2009.

Djokovic wins ATP year-ender after Federer pulls out

Djokovic wins ATP year-ender after Federer pulls out

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A mouthwatering finale to the season ended before it even began on Sunday when Roger Federer was forced to pull out prior to the ATP World Tour Final showdown with Novak Djokovic.

Federer beats Dimitrov, closes in on ATP Tour Finals berth

Federer beats Dimitrov, closes in on ATP Tour Finals berth

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Roger Federer ended Grigor Dimitrov's seven-match winning streak and showed the Bulgarian he has some way to go to live up to his 'Baby Federer' tag with a 6-3 7-6 (2) quarter-final victory at the Basel Open on Friday.

Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge

Sabalenka, Kyrgios relishing 'Battle of the Sexes' challenge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Sunday's showdown between four-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka and former world number 13 Kyrgios is seen by many as entertainment, but critics believe it risks undermining women's tennis by trivialising decades of progress toward equality.

ATP Tour Finals: Thiem to replace 8th ranked Nadal after first win

ATP Tour Finals: Thiem to replace 8th ranked Nadal after first win

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Dominic Thiem stayed very much in the mix at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 victory over mercurial Frenchman Gael Monfils at the O2 Arena on Tuesday.

Tata Open: Griekspoor pips Bonzi to win maiden ATP Tour title

Tata Open: Griekspoor pips Bonzi to win maiden ATP Tour title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Tallon Griekspoor prevailed in a high-voltage three-set final against Benjamin Bonzi to win his maiden ATP World Tour title.

ATP to increase prize money to $100 million in 2015

ATP to increase prize money to $100 million in 2015

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has decided to increase the overall prize amount for the men's tennis tours, exceeding 100 million dollars for the first time in 2015.

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' showdown

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Taylor Fritz moved closer to the semis of the season-ending ATP Finals after the American beat Alex de Minaur 5-7 6-4 6-3 in their last group game on Thursday, but he will have to wait and see if Jannik Sinner can take a set off Daniil Medvedev.

PIX: Zverev youngest ATP Tour Finals champion

PIX: Zverev youngest ATP Tour Finals champion

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Stuns World No 1 Djokovic to win 'biggest title of career'

ATP round-up: Alcaraz eases into Rotterdam semis

ATP round-up: Alcaraz eases into Rotterdam semis

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and No. 8 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland will clash in the ABN Amro Open semi-finals on Saturday after both posted victories on Friday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

ATP Tour Finals PIX: Nadal hammers wayward Wawrinka, Murray beats Ferrer

ATP Tour Finals PIX: Nadal hammers wayward Wawrinka, Murray beats Ferrer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Photos from the ATP World Tour Finals matches played in London on Monday

ATP Tour Finals: Sublime Dimitrov thrashes Goffin to reach semis

ATP Tour Finals: Sublime Dimitrov thrashes Goffin to reach semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The 26-year-old has not always handled the expectations placed on his shoulders after he won the Wimbledon junior title in 2008 with a game style uncannily like Federer's.

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals title following a dominant 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz.

Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals

Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Sweden's Robin Soderling will replace Andy Roddick in the ATP World Tour finals after the American pulled out with a knee injury on Tuesday.

Nadal named ATP player of 2008

Nadal named ATP player of 2008

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The Spaniard's main rival, Roger Federer, picked the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship prize for a record fifth successive year.

Djokovic, Nadal suggest ATP rotate Finals venue

Djokovic, Nadal suggest ATP rotate Finals venue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

London's stunning 02 Arena will stage the ATP World Tour Finals for the seventh year in succession in 2015 but that will already be four too many, defending champion Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot after ATP Finals triumph

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot after ATP Finals triumph

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The victory saw him move up by three places to stand only behind Spain's Rafael Nadal and Swiss star Roger Federer.

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic tames Isner as Ronaldo watches

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic tames Isner as Ronaldo watches

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

In the earlier match, Zverev beat Cilic -- the Croat's 9th loss in 10-round robin matches in the Finals

Nishikori powers to victory over Murray at Tour Finals

Nishikori powers to victory over Murray at Tour Finals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Japan's Kei Nishikori made a stunning start to what will surely be the first of many appearances at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4, 6-4 win over home favourite Andy Murray on Sunday.

World champion Djoker now in Nasty, Superbrat's company

World champion Djoker now in Nasty, Superbrat's company

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Novak Djokovic's 6-3, 6-4 demolition of the top-ranked Spaniard in the ATP World Tour Finals made him only the seventh player to win the year-end championship at least three times. We take a look at the players who preceded the Serb to the feat.

Grand Slam drought won't stop Djokovic at Shanghai Masters

Grand Slam drought won't stop Djokovic at Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Novak Djokovic felt unaffected by his recent losses to the top two players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, saying that while it is not ideal to lose big matches to the top talent regularly

Cousins Valentin, Arthur to face off in Shanghai final

Cousins Valentin, Arthur to face off in Shanghai final

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Cousins Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech will meet in the Shanghai Masters final after pulling off stunning upsets of former champions Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals on Saturday.

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner beat defending champion and Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title.

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.

Djokovic trounces Berdych at Tour Finals, seals No.1 spot

Djokovic trounces Berdych at Tour Finals, seals No.1 spot

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The world number one was virtually guaranteed a semi-final berth before walking on court at the O2 Arena, but made doubly sure by cruising past Tomas Berdych in little more than an hour.

Tsonga beat Berdych to claim 10th tour title

Tsonga beat Berdych to claim 10th tour title

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga saved a matchpoint before beating world number six Tomas Berdych 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the Marseille Open final to claim his 10th ATP Tour title on Sunday.

Djokovic looking to cap off 'almost perfect' year with ATP finals win

Djokovic looking to cap off 'almost perfect' year with ATP finals win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Novak Djokovic said he is hoping to put the cherry on top of a successful 2023 season with a record seventh ATP Finals title, after the world number one beat Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final to set up a showdown with Jannik Sinner.

'Not 100 per cent', but Sinner ready for US Open defence

'Not 100 per cent', but Sinner ready for US Open defence

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

While Jannik Sinner and French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz have won the last seven major titles between them, the Italian cautioned against complacency and pointed to the strength of competition in the ATP Tour.

World No. 1 Murray feels 'too young' for knighthood

World No. 1 Murray feels 'too young' for knighthood

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

With reports suggesting that Andy Murray, who finished the ATP year as world No 1 player, might be in line for a knighthood, the Briton has insisted that he is "too young" for the country's "highest honour." The 29-year-old, who beat Novak Djokovic in the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday, has been tipped to be named in the New Year honours list.