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Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The ATP Tour got on board and last month fans were able to bid for private sessions with celebrated tennis coaches on-site during tournaments in 2021.

Murray undergoes hip surgery, hopes for Wimbledon return

Murray undergoes hip surgery, hopes for Wimbledon return

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Murray pulled out of the Australian Open on Thursday having failed to recover from the hip injury that had dogged him since the summer of 2017, following his quarter-final exit at Wimbledon in July.

Why fear looms over the old serve and volley game

Why fear looms over the old serve and volley game

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Djokovic feels technology will decide future of serve and volley game in men's tennis

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer for a second year running to retain his Wimbledon title.

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The 6-foot-5 frame of Matteo Berrettini will be standing in the way of Novak Djokovic's relentless pursuit of hoarding as many tennis milestones as possible when the two meet in a Wimbledon final where both men will be eyeing the record books.

Medvedev rallies to claim ATP Finals title

Medvedev rallies to claim ATP Finals title

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Medvedev became only the fourth player in ATP history to beat the world's top three at the same tournament.

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

Sacha Zverev astonished at beating two biggies back-to-back

Sacha Zverev astonished at beating two biggies back-to-back

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Just as against Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer in Saturday's semi-final, the 21-year-old produced a dashing display of power and guile to stun the in-form Djokovic 6-4, 6-3.

All you must know about the ball-boy incident during Zverev-Federer tie

All you must know about the ball-boy incident during Zverev-Federer tie

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Federer was leading 4-3 when Zverev stopped mid-rally after a ball slipped from a ball boys' hand and into his line of vision.

Novak Djokovic: 2011 Redux!

Novak Djokovic: 2011 Redux!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Sunday's four-set verdict over Roger Federer was the 28-year-old's 200th singles victory in a major tournament, making him only the sixth player to achieve the feat.

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Novak Djokovic is arguably the best returner the game has ever seen, is the best athlete and has an engaging personality, there is only so much love to go around.

Reaction to cancellation of Wimbledon: Federer 'devastated', Serena 'shocked'

Reaction to cancellation of Wimbledon: Federer 'devastated', Serena 'shocked'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Here are some of the reactions to the Grand Slam - originally scheduled for June 29-July 12 - being cancelled for the first time in 75 years.

Champions Djokovic, Serena show off their footwork at Wimbledon ball

Champions Djokovic, Serena show off their footwork at Wimbledon ball

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The Wimbledon dinner was an evening with an exciting mix of tradition and fun as newly crowned singles champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams shook a leg together, bringing a superb end to the best grand slam event of the year.

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Roger Federer says he does not regret passing up the chance to topple great rival Rafael Nadal from the top of the world rankings at the ATP Finals in London this week.

Wimbledon groundsman '100 percent happy' despite tumbles

Wimbledon groundsman '100 percent happy' despite tumbles

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Wimbledon's new head groundsman said on Thursday he is "100 percent happy" with the grass courts despite a string of players tumbling out of the tournament through injury.

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic adds another feather to his cap

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic adds another feather to his cap

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Novak Djokovic continued his awe-inspiring run of form to claim the Monte Carlo Masters.

Can Djokovic replicate rich form he enjoyed in 2011?

Can Djokovic replicate rich form he enjoyed in 2011?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic heads into the European clay court season in ominous form after his victory over Andy Murray in the final of the Miami Open on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic fought off a determined challenge from Swiss great Roger Federer on Sunday to claim back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and celebrate his 50th tournament win on the ATP Tour.

Australian Open: Djokovic crushes Raonic, faces Wawrinka in semis

Australian Open: Djokovic crushes Raonic, faces Wawrinka in semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic eased his way into the Australian Open semi-finals, brushing aside Canada's Milos Raonic with a 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-2 victory.

Laver's record safe as Djokovic feels weight of history

Laver's record safe as Djokovic feels weight of history

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Serena Williams knows how tough it is to reach tennis's Holy Grail by winning all four majors in a year and Novak Djokovic does too after his quest fell short on Saturday. Williams cleared three of the hurdles last year, stumbling in the U.S. Open semi-finals when history beckoned. Djokovic claimed a first French Open title last month, having triumphed for a sixth time in Australia at the start of the year, and was favourite to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the first three grand slams of the year.

Recovering Djokovic to miss the rest of the season

Recovering Djokovic to miss the rest of the season

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The 30-year-old former world number one retired with an elbow injury during his Wimbledon quarter-final against Tomas Berdych this month.

Fit Djokovic ready to face challenge for fifth Australia Open crown

Fit Djokovic ready to face challenge for fifth Australia Open crown

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Novak Djokovic pronounced himself fit and raring to go in search of his fifth Australian Open title on Sunday after overcoming a bout of illness that had prompted social media users to suggest he was in doubt for the tournament.

Wawrinka adds former Wimbledon champ Krajicek to coaching team

Wawrinka adds former Wimbledon champ Krajicek to coaching team

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Yet to feel completely at home on the Wimbledon lawns, Stan Wawrinka became the latest player to jump on the super-coach bandwagon by joining forces with former All England Club champion Richard Krajicek this month. Krajicek knows a thing or two about playing at the heartland of grasscourt tennis as not only did he triumph in 1996, he was also the only man to have beaten seven-times champion Pete Sampras at Wimbledon between 1993 and 2000.

Is 30 the new 20 in tennis?

Is 30 the new 20 in tennis?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

As another Grand Slam crown looks set to be snaffled by a man in his thirties this weekend, tennis fans lamenting a dearth of dynamic up-and-comers need not worry, says former world number one Mats Wilander.

Mind-blowing facts about French Open champ Nadal

Mind-blowing facts about French Open champ Nadal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Factbox on Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who beat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to win his 10th French Open title on Sunday.

US Open: Thiem, Zverev make first Grand Slam final

US Open: Thiem, Zverev make first Grand Slam final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Dominic Thiem will take on Germany's Alexander Zverev in Sunday's US Open final.

Tennis this year is only about 'The One'

Tennis this year is only about 'The One'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The Serb's dominance in 2016, says Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com, is way beyond numbers. It's about how he forced his opponents into submission.

Record-chasing Djokovic ready to rumble in Melbourne heat

Record-chasing Djokovic ready to rumble in Melbourne heat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic is a red hot favourite to overcome all opponents and clinch another Australian Open title this year, although extreme temperatures will be a wild card the Serb has to watch out for.

Federer, Djokovic advance to Shanghai semis

Federer, Djokovic advance to Shanghai semis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer returned to form to beat Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-6(4) and reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday.

Vinci can't stop gushing after 'miraculous' run at US Open

Vinci can't stop gushing after 'miraculous' run at US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Roberta Vinci, playing in her first grand slam singles final, lost twice at the US Open on Saturday after coming up short in an all-Italian clash against her closest friend on tour.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing third round encounter against Nicolas Jarry.

Federer floors Djokovic in Dubai semis

Federer floors Djokovic in Dubai semis

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Roger Federer rolled back the years to beat Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Dubai Championship on Friday, his first victory in four meetings with the world number two.

Will tennis season resume this year?

Will tennis season resume this year?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

When you can travel globally is when tennis can come back, from a pro level. From a local level, we can start right away and that's what we would be focused on at the beginning, says Tennis Australia head Craig Tiley.

Djokovic joins game's greats after claiming Miami title

Djokovic joins game's greats after claiming Miami title

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The World No 1 beat Japan's Kei Nishikori for his 63rd career title

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Roger Federer launched his bid for an 18th grand slam title with a workmanlike 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over Marinko Matosevic to ease into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, with NBA great Michael Jordan leading the cheering.

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar protagonist when he makes a bid for history in the Australian Open final against Andy Murray on Sunday.

I was indirectly approached for fixing, admits Djokovic

I was indirectly approached for fixing, admits Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic said an approach had been made offering him $200,000 to throw a match at the St Petersburg Open.

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

Murray dampens expectations of Australian Open success

Murray dampens expectations of Australian Open success

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Four months after back surgery, Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was understandably cautious on Saturday about his chances of reaching a fourth Australian Open final in five years.

Tsitsipas Finals win shows young guns ready to rule

Tsitsipas Finals win shows young guns ready to rule

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

But for the first time, that golden trio will be having an anxious glance over their shoulders. The past week in London has revealed a new fearlessness in the generation of 20 somethings expected to fill the void when they call it a day.