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Underdog Johnson through to ATP semi-final

Underdog Johnson through to ATP semi-final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

American qualifier Steve Johnson is through to his first ATP Tour semi-final after an emphatic victory at the Delray Beach Open on Friday.

Bereaved Isner finds difficult to focus on match at ATP Tour Finals

Bereaved Isner finds difficult to focus on match at ATP Tour Finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Morgan, a 35-year-old former Florida University football player, was found dead on Monday after being reported missing by his family.

50 ATP titles and more...Rafael Nadal in elite company

50 ATP titles and more...Rafael Nadal in elite company

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Rafael Nadal's historic seventh French Open crown was also his 50th ATP title. Only nine other players in the Open era preceded the Spaniard to the feat. Bikash Mohapatra looks at them.

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.

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, Yuki in 2nd round of ATP Challenger

Somdev, Yuki in 2nd round of ATP Challenger

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Second seed Somdev Devvarman and qualifier Yuki Bhambri advanced to the second round of the $50,000 ATP Challenger event with contrasting wins in Charlottesville.

'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.'

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Diagnosed as deaf at the age of two, Lee Duck-hee cannot hear calls from the line judges or the umpire and relies on signals and gestures for the information.

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.

Somdev touches career-best 104th in ATP rankings

Somdev touches career-best 104th in ATP rankings

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Somdev Devvarman, who became the first Indian to qualify for the French Open main draw in 13 years, rose to a career-best 104th in the ATP rankings issued on Monday.

Saketh stuns top seed to win maiden ATP Challenger title

Saketh stuns top seed to win maiden ATP Challenger title

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

India youngster Saketh Myneni clinched his maiden ATP Challenger level singles title after getting the better of Aleksandr Nedovyesov of Kazakhstan in a hard-fought three-set match at the Indore Open on Sunday.

SPOTTED! Arsenal stars and other celebrities at ATP World Tour Finals

SPOTTED! Arsenal stars and other celebrities at ATP World Tour Finals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

But apart from the tennis stars there were celebrities from all walks of life in London.

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

Kafelnikov meets Verkerk in ATP Milan Final

Kafelnikov meets Verkerk in ATP Milan Final

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

Both scored contrasting semi-final victories on Saturday.

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.

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

They have been drawn in Group Ashe-Smith along with John Peers/Jamie Murray and Simone Bolelli/Fabio Fognini.

ATP Tour Finals: Year-end top spot in focus as Murray faces tough draw

ATP Tour Finals: Year-end top spot in focus as Murray faces tough draw

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

With 1,500 points available for an undefeated champion next week, the tournament could produce a thrilling climax with Murray and Djokovic, who have never met at the O2, facing off in the final for the year-end number one ranking.

I will gel well with Bopanna on ATP Tour: Bhupathi

I will gel well with Bopanna on ATP Tour: Bhupathi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Veteran Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi has exuded confidence that he will gel well with his new partner Rohan Bopanna on the ATP tour but was cautious in commenting on the possibility of competing in the London Olympics with the fellow Davis Cupper.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the French Open quarter-finals played in Paris on Tuesday.

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 climbs up to 131 in ATP singles ranking

Somdev climbs up to 131 in ATP singles ranking

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

India's new hero Somdev Devvarman climbed up two places to 131 in the latest ATP rankings while Sania Mirza dropped two spots to 65 in the WTA list.

Bopanna-Qureshi dump Bhupathi-Istomin in Dubai ATP event

Bopanna-Qureshi dump Bhupathi-Istomin in Dubai ATP event

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Second seeds Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi survived a scare before diffusing the challenge of Mahesh Bhupathi and Denis Istomin in the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 Dubai Duty Free Championships on Thursday.

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.

Davydenko beats Del Potro to win ATP Tour Finals

Davydenko beats Del Potro to win ATP Tour Finals

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

Nikolay Davydenko beat weary Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-4 to claim the ATP World Tour Finals title at the O2 Arena on Sunday. The wiry Russian, who has climbed to sixth in the world this week, produced a faultless display to claim the biggest title of his career and a $1.5 million cheque.

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.

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.

Visa approved, Djokovic will play 2023 Australian Open

Visa approved, Djokovic will play 2023 Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The 35-year-old Serb was sent home from Australia on the eve of last year's event after a row about his COVID-19 vaccination status.

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.'

Bhambri-Myneni win Bangkok Open Challenger

Bhambri-Myneni win Bangkok Open Challenger

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The top-seeded Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni rallied from a set down to beat Christopher Rungkat and Akira Santillan and win the Bangkok Open title, their sixth together on the ATP Challenger Tour, in Nonthaburi, Thailand, Saturday.

ATP World Tour: Bryan brothers reach final in style

ATP World Tour: Bryan brothers reach final in style

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Bob and Mike Bryan thrashed French duo Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-0, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday.

Prakash Amritraj is No. 1 Indian on ATP

Prakash Amritraj is No. 1 Indian on ATP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

The United States-based players displaces Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna.

ATP World Tour Finals: Murray avoids Djokovic, to meet Federer

ATP World Tour Finals: Murray avoids Djokovic, to meet Federer

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Three-times champion and world number one Novak Djokovic has been drawn in a group with U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic in next week's season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell

Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Rohan Bopanna revealed that he will bring curtains down on his Davis Cup career when the country hosts Morocco in September

Djokovic 'flattered, proud' after surpassing Graf

Djokovic 'flattered, proud' after surpassing Graf

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Only 28 players have ever held the top rank in the ATP Rankings' history, including Djokovic. For the eighth time in a row (he also won the title in 2011-12, 2014-15, 18 and 20), he concluded the year as the top player.

Lopez hangs up his racket after Mallorca Open exit

Lopez hangs up his racket after Mallorca Open exit

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Lopez was cheered on by 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal during his final event as a professional.

ATP Citi Open: Dogged Somdev stuns defending champion Dolgopolov

ATP Citi Open: Dogged Somdev stuns defending champion Dolgopolov

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

India's Somdev Devvarman notched up a stunning 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory over defending champion Alexandr Dolgopolov to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the ATP 500 Citi Open in Washington on Tuesday.

Nadal to return at Paris Masters, says coach

Nadal to return at Paris Masters, says coach

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The Spaniard, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, will return for the the Masters 1000 event in Bercy, which the world number two has never won, as part of his preparations for the ATP's finale in Turin from November 13-20.

Yuki-Adrian fight back to win ATP doubles title

Yuki-Adrian fight back to win ATP doubles title

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Indian Davis Cupper Yuki Bhambri clinched his first doubles title of the season with partner Adrian Menendez-Maceiras, following a nerve-wracking win in the rain-hit final of the ATP Challenger event in Karshi, Uzbekistan on Saturday.

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarter-finals

Chennai Challenger: Nagal rallies to enter quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Sumit Nagal staged a grand recovery to get the better of Jason Jung of Chinese Taipei 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger in Chennai on Thursday.