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How 37-year-old Djokovic stays dominant against young rivals

How 37-year-old Djokovic stays dominant against young rivals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Djokovic says young rivals have awoken his inner 'beast'

Bouchard extends career after advancing in Montreal

Bouchard extends career after advancing in Montreal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Playing in only her second singles match of the year, Bouchard blasted a forehand winner to take the first set but Colombian Arango turned the tables in the second set amid a cascade of unforced errors from her opponent.

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Poland's Hurkacz was a force to reckon with on serve -- firing 24 aces in the match -- but he ran out of steam in the final set

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slam titles

Timeline: Djokovic's run to record 24 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final to win a 24th Grand Slam singles title and equal Margaret Court's record haul.

Djokovic accused of fuelling tension

Djokovic accused of fuelling tension

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Kosovo's tennis federation has accused Serbia's Novak Djokovic of aggravating an already tense situation after the world number three wrote that Kosovo was "the heart of Serbia" on a camera lens.

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Zverev rallies to oust defending champion Popyrin

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to beat defending champion Alexei Popyrin in Toronto and move into the semi-finals.

Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during tribute

Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during tribute

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Novak is playing here, so it's easier. But Andy and Roger coming meant a lot to me because they represent a very important part of my tennis career.'

'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.

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I really want to win': Confident Alcaraz targets rare Wimbledon three-peat

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

PIX: De Minaur shocks Djokovic in United Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic crashed to his first defeat of the season with a stunning 6-4, 6-4 loss to Alex de Minaur.

Wimbledon draw is out!

Wimbledon draw is out!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

French Open champion Gauff is in line for a clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula.

Indian Wells Tennis PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Indian Wells Tennis PICS: Djokovic makes winning return

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Gauff survives scare, Osaka advances

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Jannik and Carlos are the favourites at Flushing Meadows, but don't write these men off!

Wimbledon: Djokovic in charge before play suspended

Wimbledon: Djokovic in charge before play suspended

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic grabbed a two-set lead in his fourth round match against Hubert Hurkacz before play was suspended at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Wimbledon: Djokovic wipes slippery centre court

Wimbledon: Djokovic wipes slippery centre court

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

While play resumed on Court One, it remained suspended on Centre, until, somewhat bizarrely, the roof, completed in a blaze of publicity in 2009, was re-opened and the match resumed after a 70-minute hiatus.

Meeting of legends: Djokovic's good wishes for Messi

Meeting of legends: Djokovic's good wishes for Messi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The duo were all smiles for the camera and Djokovic posted pictures of their epic meeting on his social media handles.

'Impossible to beat', Swiatek finds love for Wimbledon grass

'Impossible to beat', Swiatek finds love for Wimbledon grass

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

On Monday, the Polish eighth seed found her grasscourt wings to fly into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a soaring 6-4, 6-1 victory over Danish 23rd seed Clara Tauson.

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, the world number one extending his hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches.

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.'

PIX: What's special about Djokovic's phone celebration

PIX: What's special about Djokovic's phone celebration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

A dialed-in Novak Djokovic disconnected Ben Shelton's dream US Open run in the semi-finals on Friday.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.

PIX: Shelton roars to first Masters 1000 title

PIX: Shelton roars to first Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

American fourth seed Ben Shelton battled from a set down to clinch his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday.

'Djokovic is human, I'm going in for the upset'

'Djokovic is human, I'm going in for the upset'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Djokovic 'just another player' for Popyrin ahead of Australian Open meeting

'Merci Rafa': Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal

'Merci Rafa': Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal

Rediff.com26 May 2025

On the anniversary of the day he first walked on to the Roland Garros court 20 years ago, Rafael Nadal returned as a hero to be celebrated by a crowd that has always embraced him as one of their own.

Alcaraz-Raducanu pair up for $1M US Open doubles

Alcaraz-Raducanu pair up for $1M US Open doubles

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Nine of the world's top-10 men and nine of the top-10 women have officially entered into the U.S. Open's revamped mixed doubles event, tournament organisers said on Tuesday, with former singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu teaming up.

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina, Zverev out

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina, Zverev out

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Mboko saved a match point against Kazakh ninth seed Rybakina in front of adoring home support

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Alcaraz makes history, dethrones Djokovic at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz heralded the changing of the guard in men's tennis as he ended Novak Djokovic's long reign at Wimbledon

Is Novak Djokovic the indisputable GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic the indisputable GOAT?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Medvedev says all-conquering Djokovic is the 'greatest'

Djokovic eyes team glory; Nadal, Osaka set to return

Djokovic eyes team glory; Nadal, Osaka set to return

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Novak Djokovic will prepare for a tilt at an 11th Australian Open title by representing Serbia at the United Cup mixed team tournament while old rival Rafael Nadal and former women's world number one Naomi Osaka return at Brisbane after time away.

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a heartfelt return to Centre Court on Saturday, surprising and delighting fans at the Wimbledon women's final-her first at the event since revealing her cancer diagnosis.

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

At the age of 36, Novak Djokovic is the fourth oldest Grand Slam champion of the Open era.

This is not the beginning of the end, asserts felled Djokovic

This is not the beginning of the end, asserts felled Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'To be honest, the whole tournament I haven't really played close to my best. I didn't feel really myself on the court during this tournament. One can say semi-finals is a great result, of course, but I always expect the highest of myself.'

PIX: Novak Djokovic's epic Ryder Cup golf adventure!

PIX: Novak Djokovic's epic Ryder Cup golf adventure!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Djokovic was playing alongside world number one golfer with disabilities Kipp Popert as part of Colin Montgomerie's team which also featured Gareth Bale.

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

PHOTOS: Djokovic relieved after exhausting Rublev duel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Djokovic will next face Sinner in what will be his 46th Grand Slam semi-final, equalling the record of eight-time champion Roger Federer.

Wimbledon: 'Never seen a more unprepared player'

Wimbledon: 'Never seen a more unprepared player'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Goran Ivanisevic gave a scathing assessment of Stefanos Tsitsipas, saying he has "never seen a more unprepared player" in his life.

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic's steady progress in the last few seasons is a testament to his mental strength and physical conditioning.

Djokovic secures year-end No 1 title at ATP Finals

Djokovic secures year-end No 1 title at ATP Finals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The Serbian's 19th successive win ended any chance of Spain's Carlos Alcaraz overtaking him in the rankings this week.

Andy Murray Statue To Grace Wimbledon!

Andy Murray Statue To Grace Wimbledon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

A statue to honor British tennis great Andy Murray is in the works with installation at the All England Club in London planned for 2027.

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Djokovic sails into French Open third round

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Djokovic raced into a 3-0 lead before his opponent found his rhythm to set up three break points at 4-2.