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Sanchez wins first ATP title

Sanchez wins first ATP title

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Chile's Marcelo Rios suffered yet another home defeat in the final of the Bellsouth Open.\n\n

Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles

Alcaraz beats Struff to clinch back-to-back Madrid titles

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz beat lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to defend last year's title and win his fourth ATP Tour trophy of the year

Somdev, Bopanna qualify for US ATP Masters

Somdev, Bopanna qualify for US ATP Masters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Carrying forward their good work at the Davis Cup, India's Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna have qualified for the BNP Paribas Open, an ATP Masters tournament in Indian Wells on Thursday.

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

A few days after it appeared as though a Roger Federer impersonator had gatecrashed the 02 Arena, the Swiss great resumed normal service to outplay Kevin Anderson and reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday.

Bopanna-Qureshi book a berth in ATP World Tour Finals

Bopanna-Qureshi book a berth in ATP World Tour Finals

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The Indo-Pakistan tennis duo of Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi has booked a berth in the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals to be held from November 20 to 27 at London's O2 arena.

I said, 'I need to shake your hand, but I need to get to that bin': Draper

I said, 'I need to shake your hand, but I need to get to that bin': Draper

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

British world number 55 Jack Draper had no time to enjoy sealing what he described as one of the most satisfactory wins of his career at the Australian Open on Tuesday as he was forced to race to a courtside bin to throw up.

ATP does not support US Open's Monday finish

ATP does not support US Open's Monday finish

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The US Open's decision to extend the 2013 tournament to a third Monday has drawn criticism from the men's govening body the ATP who have called on Flushing Meadows organisers to fall into line with the three other grand slam tournaments.

Karlovic powers to first ATP title

Karlovic powers to first ATP title

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic posted a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Argentine Mariano Zabaleta in the Houston final.

India overwhelming favourites in Bopanna's Davis Cup farewell

India overwhelming favourites in Bopanna's Davis Cup farewell

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Hauling itself up from World Group II should not be a complicated task for India when it takes on an unostentatious Morocco in the home tie, which will be more of a celebration of Rohan Bopanna's Davis Cup career.

Novak Djokovic seals spot at season-ending ATP World Tour Finals

Novak Djokovic seals spot at season-ending ATP World Tour Finals

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic will bid for a record fourth successive ATP World Tour Finals crown in London later this year after becoming the first man to qualify for the season-ender.

Somdev rises a rung in ATP rankings

Somdev rises a rung in ATP rankings

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Somdev Devvarman could not qualify for the Wimbledon singles but that did affect his rankings as the Indian rose a rung to career-best 103 in the latest ATP list issued on Monday.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.

Bopanna-Qureshi lose ATP Pilot Pen final

Bopanna-Qureshi lose ATP Pilot Pen final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Rohan Bopanna's and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi's wait for their first ATP title continued after they lost the final of the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament to Wimbledon finalists Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau in New Haven, USA.

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the Ultimate Honour in Tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame - as the Class of 2024.

Can returning Nadal cope with Grand Slam demands?

Can returning Nadal cope with Grand Slam demands?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'I've never been of the thought that Rafa needs rhythm because he's too good for that. But now the situation is different.'

Ancic confirms for Mumbai ATP tournament

Ancic confirms for Mumbai ATP tournament

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

The US $380,000 ATP Tour event will be held at the newly-laid synthetic courts of the CCI in Mumbai, in September.

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was "immoral" and urged Britain to deny Russian and Belarusian players visas.

Will Nadal make it to Australian Open?

Will Nadal make it to Australian Open?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Nadal expresses doubt over Australian Open participation

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Alcaraz will hope to bury memories of an injury-plagued start to last year when he missed the Australian Open

Somdev, Prakash advance in Seoul ATP Challenger

Somdev, Prakash advance in Seoul ATP Challenger

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Somdev Devvarman and Praksh Amritraj moved to the pre-quarterfinals of the $1,25,000 ATP Challenger event in Seoul, Korea after winning their respective first round matches.

Rohan Bopanna is the OLDEST Grand Slam champion!

Rohan Bopanna is the OLDEST Grand Slam champion!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Bopanna and Ebden won 7-6(0), 7-5 in the final that lasted one hour and 39 minutes.

ATP Rankings: After Delhi Open triumph, Somdev zooms to 78

ATP Rankings: After Delhi Open triumph, Somdev zooms to 78

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

India's No 1 singles player Somdev Devvarman on Monday jumped 18 places to become World No 78 in the latest ATP rankings. The tennis star had his Delhi Open triumph to thank.

ATP Challenger: Mankad in final, Somdev loses

ATP Challenger: Mankad in final, Somdev loses

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

Harsh Mankad reached the men's doubles finals of the USD 50,000 ATP Challenger tournament in the United States but it was curtains for Somdev Devvarman, who lost the semi-finals along with Treat Conrad Huey.

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Still driven at 36, Djokovic poised to succeed at Aus Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The drive that I have is still there. My body has been serving me well, listening to me well. I have a great team of people around me. The motivation, especially for the biggest tournaments in the sport, is still present.'

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Roger Federer has secured his place in the ATP Finals for a record 15th time after the Swiss world number three won a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday, the Association of Tennis Professionals confirmed 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.

Sock snatches last ATP Tour finals spot with Paris title

Sock snatches last ATP Tour finals spot with Paris title

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

American Jack Sock clinched the last spot in the ATP Tour finals when he beat Serbian qualifier 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 to win the Paris Masters title on Sunday.

Divij-Purav in summit clash of Leon ATP Challenger

Divij-Purav in summit clash of Leon ATP Challenger

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja shocked top seeds Nicholas Monroe and Simon Stadler in straight sets to earn a shot at their second ATP Challenger title of the season, in Leon, Mexico.

Djokovic wants ATP Tour Finals hosted across the world

Djokovic wants ATP Tour Finals hosted across the world

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Novak Djokovic has reportedly proposed to move the ATP World Tours Finals from London after 2015 by citing the need to expose the tournament to more cities around the world.

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Indian has won five ATP Masters 1000 titles with five different partners, although he has never won a major championship in men's doubles. Not bad for someone whose knees lack cartilage.

Will Federer win his seventh ATP World Tour Finals title?

Will Federer win his seventh ATP World Tour Finals title?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

A season that produced the biggest shake-up in men's tennis for more than a decade draws to a close next week with three ATP World Tour Finals debutants striving to sign off breakthrough years with a large exclamation mark.

Bopanna-Middelkoop win doubles title in Tel Aviv

Bopanna-Middelkoop win doubles title in Tel Aviv

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Matwe Middelkoop beat Santiago Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the summit clash to claim the doubles title at the ATP tennis tournament in Tel Aviv on Sunday.

Somdev in 2nd round of Zagreb ATP event

Somdev in 2nd round of Zagreb ATP event

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

A resilient Somdev Devvarman saved a match point before wearing out German Michael Berrer in the opening round of the ATP Zagreb Indoor event on Wednesday.

Somdev in 2nd round of Zagreb ATP event

Somdev in 2nd round of Zagreb ATP event

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

A resilient Somdev Devvarman saved a match point before wearing out German Michael Berrer in the opening round of the ATP Zagreb Indoor event on Wednesday.

Furious McEnroe says 'PGA were total hypocrites'

Furious McEnroe says 'PGA were total hypocrites'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes any Saudi Arabian investment in tennis would not have the same impact as in golf.

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

World No 1 Rafael Nadal, who is hoping to recover from a knee injury to play in the season-ending showpiece, heads the other group and will face Belgian David Goffin, Bulgarian debutant Grigor Dimitrov and Austrian Dominic Thiem.

Raonic withdraws from ATP Tour finals, replaced by Ferrer

Raonic withdraws from ATP Tour finals, replaced by Ferrer

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Canada's Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the ATP Tour Finals in London due to injury and been replaced by Spain's David Ferrer.

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

'Don't think anyone will ever come close to Djokovic'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

With the Australian Open currently on, defending champion Novak Djokovic has once again been dubbed as a favourite to retain the title, and former world No. 17 Bernard Tomic of Australia firmly believes there will be no one to challenge the great Serbian.

Bopanna leaps to 19 in ATP doubles rankings

Bopanna leaps to 19 in ATP doubles rankings

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Rohan Bopanna achieved his career-best rank of 19 in the doubles ATP chart following his stupendous run at the US Open, where he was the runners-up along with doubles partner Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.