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ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

ATP-WTA merger could help brand tennis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Roger Federer's proposal to merge the tours gets thumbs up from top players.

Nagal rises to career-best 159 in ATP rankings

Nagal rises to career-best 159 in ATP rankings

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The 22-year-old from Haryana ended runners up in the Banja Luka ATP Challenger event on Sunday following a first round appearance at the US Open last month.

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

Russia to meet Italy in ATP Cup final

Russia to meet Italy in ATP Cup final

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Daniil Medvedev fired Russia into the final of the ATP Cup on Saturday with a tense 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over an injury-hampered Alexander Zverev after the German destroyed a racket in frustration over a lost service break.

Australia edge past US to reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Australia edge past US to reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Australia booked their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals as doubles pair Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson clinched the deciding rubber against the United States on Thursday.

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Muguruza wins all-Spanish clash with Badosa at WTA Finals

ATP suspends men's tennis tour for six weeks over coronavirus

ATP suspends men's tennis tour for six weeks over coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The ATP suspended its professional men's tennis tour for six weeks on Thursday, citing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, which has upended major sporting events across the globe. The announcement came moments after Miami-Dade County said it would suspend the Miami Open and on the heels of Sunday's last-minute cancellation of the Indian Wells tournament in Southern California.

ATP chief Drewett dies aged 54

ATP chief Drewett dies aged 54

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Brad Drewett, executive chairman and president of the men's ATP Tour since 2012, died aged 54 on Friday from Motor Neurone Disease, the ATP said in a statement.

Djokovic leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Djokovic leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Novak Djokovic proved to be a calming influence throughout

Djokovic downs debutant Ruud for winning start at ATP Finals

Djokovic downs debutant Ruud for winning start at ATP Finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic began his quest for a sixth title at the season-ending ATP Finals with a 7-6(4), 6-2 victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in their round robin encounter in Turin on Monday.

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday suggested that the country's top player Sumit Nagal perhaps deliberately missed the Davis Cup tie against Sweden last week

Bopanna-Ebden win Miami Open Masters 1000 crown

Bopanna-Ebden win Miami Open Masters 1000 crown

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Their Miami triumph was their second at the ATP Masters 1000 level after their 2023 title run in Indian Wells

Will Djokovic end 2020 on a high at London ATP Finals?

Will Djokovic end 2020 on a high at London ATP Finals?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Not that cash will be the motivator for world number one Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Dominic Thiem, Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev and debutants Andrey Rublev and Diego Schwartzman when the tournament's 50th edition starts on Sunday.

PICS: Marvellous Medvedev fires Russia to ATP Cup win

PICS: Marvellous Medvedev fires Russia to ATP Cup win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Daniil Medvedev fired Russia to victory in the $7.5 million ATP Cup with a dominant performance against Italy in Melbourne on Sunday.

Nadal slams ATP Tour

Nadal slams ATP Tour

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

World number two Rafael Nadal criticised the ATP on Thursday for promoting a court surface he said was the toughest on the bodies of the players.

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal overcame a temporary blip on his way to victory at the ATP Cup on Saturday

Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5, 6-3 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday.

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Djokovic looked in fine nick in Shanghai, playing with consistency throughout the tournament to reach his fifth final at the ATP Masters 1000 event

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday.

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'

Nagal loses to Raonic in Indian Wells first round

Nagal loses to Raonic in Indian Wells first round

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Sumit Nagal was handed a straight-set defeat by Canada's Milos Raonic in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday.

ATP Tour Finals: Perfect Federer downs Cilic

ATP Tour Finals: Perfect Federer downs Cilic

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Cilic, eliminated after two three-set losses, was hoping to end his year on a high in the city where his Wimbledon dream was ended in this year's final by Federer - the Croatian sobbing on court after suffering blisters.

Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record eighth time

Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record eighth time

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Twenty four time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic closed the 2023 ATP season by clinching the year-end No. 1 spot for a record-extending eighth time.

ATP rankings: Prajnesh rises to career-high 84

ATP rankings: Prajnesh rises to career-high 84

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Injured Yuki out of top-200

Bhambri-Olivetti pair exits Marrakech Open with semifinal defeat

Bhambri-Olivetti pair exits Marrakech Open with semifinal defeat

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti crashed out of Marrakech Open after losing the hard-fought semifinal to second seeds Lucas Miedler and Alexander Erler of Austria.

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Age-Defying Djokovic Rules 2023

Age-Defying Djokovic Rules 2023

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Djokovic etched his name in history by clinching a record 24 Grand Slam titles

Davydenko wins appeal against ATP

Davydenko wins appeal against ATP

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Russian Nikolay Davydenko has won his appeal against a fine for not trying hard enough during a match.

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Team Europe and Team World are tied at 2 after one day of the Laver Cup after play opened Friday in Berlin.

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

With Federer certain, young Austrian Dominic Thiem is third in the ATP race to London, followed by Stan Wawrinka, Alexander Zverev, Djokovic, world number one Andy Murray, and Belgium's David Goffin.

Doubles specialists sue ATP

Doubles specialists sue ATP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

The ATP has pushed for changes in scoring rules and qualifying methods for doubles competitions at tour events

Balaji to partner Bopanna at Paris Olympics

Balaji to partner Bopanna at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

When contacted, AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar said he does not have any objection to Bopanna playing with Balaji, ranked 84, at the Paris Olympics.

Bopanna, Nestor clinch Dubai ATP title

Bopanna, Nestor clinch Dubai ATP title

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

India's Rohan Bopanna and his partner Daniel Nestor grabbed their second ATP title.

Top-seeded Bopanna-Ebden stunned at Madrid Masters

Top-seeded Bopanna-Ebden stunned at Madrid Masters

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The duo made the men's doubles semi-finals at Wimbledon and the final of the US Open in the same season.

Sumit Nagal beats 63rd-ranked Flavio Cobolli

Sumit Nagal beats 63rd-ranked Flavio Cobolli

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Ace Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal was off to a winning start in Monte Carlo Masters as he defeated world number 63 Flavio Cobolli of Italy in straight sets in the qualifiers in Monte Carlo on Saturday.

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

PIX: Federer adds touch of style to Oscars

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Federer was joined by his wife Mirka, who herself made a pretty picture in a black collared gown.

ATP Tour Finals: Nishikori thrashes wayward Wawrinka

ATP Tour Finals: Nishikori thrashes wayward Wawrinka

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Japan's Kei Nishikori dispatched error-strewn Swiss Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3 in a disappointingly one-sided clash at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday.

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri loses in doubles semis

Dubai Tennis: Bhambri loses in doubles semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Hasse went down in straight sets to Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.