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Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Fonseca cruised through the first set before Fearnley found his groove in the second to level the match on a windy day in the California desert.

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Djokovic hopeful he can compete at US Open

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the US Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Djokovic returns to World No 1; Nadal out of top 100

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz

Zverev confronted by shocking chant at Australian Open

Zverev confronted by shocking chant at Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The German was visibly distraught ahead of the trophy ceremony, appearing emotional as he fought back tears.

Australian government cancels Djokovic visa again

Australian government cancels Djokovic visa again

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The Australian government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday, saying the World No 1, unvaccinated for COVID-19, may pose a risk to the community.

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'; Bhambri ousted

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'; Bhambri ousted

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Dimitrov was showing signs of fatigue from his three-hour third-round match earlier in the week and could do little to stop the Spanish world number three, who next faces Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Djokovic cruises past Cilic to capture Tel Aviv title

Djokovic cruises past Cilic to capture Tel Aviv title

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season.

'No Mean Feat': Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic

'No Mean Feat': Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'He's a bit of God, I'm not gonna lie'

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps

Djokovic ready to help son follow in his footsteps

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Djokovic said his son had won his first tournament on the same day he won the Italian Open

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.

Djokovic won Aus Open with 3cm hamstring tear

Djokovic won Aus Open with 3cm hamstring tear

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic said after the final that the world number one battled the injury

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Nadal was much more than a claycourt bully, though. He spent more than 900 successive weeks from 2005 in the ATP's top 10, 209 of them at number one and at the age of 24 became the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam.

PIX: Djokovic tames Kyrgios to win seventh Wimbledon title

PIX: Djokovic tames Kyrgios to win seventh Wimbledon title

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to outclass Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 (7) in the final and win his seventh Wimbledon title in London on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Serena, Djokovic included in US Open entry list

Serena, Djokovic included in US Open entry list

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday along with fellow former champion Novak Djokovic, who will not be able to compete due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Will Djokovic sue Tennis Australia?

Will Djokovic sue Tennis Australia?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Tiley denies reports Djokovic will sue Tennis Australia

PICS: Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup

PICS: Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to thrash Frances Tiafoe in his first match since winning Wimbledon in July to edge Team Europe ahead in the Laver Cup on Saturday.

Djokovic, Swiatek top seeds at Wimbledon

Djokovic, Swiatek top seeds at Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Zverev had surgery on torn ligaments in his right ankle this month after he was forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine

Djokovic to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Former world number one Novak Djokovic will miss the US Open after he said on Thursday that he will not be able to travel to New York for the tournament, having chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Youngest since Nadal: Tien makes Aus Open history

Youngest since Nadal: Tien makes Aus Open history

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years

Djokovic offers financial help to Ukraine

Djokovic offers financial help to Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Novak Djokovic has offered financial support and any other help required to Ukrainian former world number 31 Sergiy Stakhovsky, who has enlisted in his country's reserve army amid Russia's invasion of its neighbour.

Wimbledon: Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Wimbledon: Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final after Manuel Santana and Rafael Nadal.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Images from Day 8 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'He has left a huge legacy that will live for a very long time'

Djokovic splits with long-time coach Vajda

Djokovic splits with long-time coach Vajda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Novak Djokovic split with his long-time coach Marian Vajda at the end of the 2021 season, ending one of tennis's most enduring and successful partnerships, the Serbian former world number one said.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic advanced to a record-extending 10th Australian Open final with an emphatic win over American Tommy Paul.

Djokovic has no regrets about missing Grand Slams over vaccine

Djokovic has no regrets about missing Grand Slams over vaccine

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Novak Djokovic missed two of this year's four Grand Slams due to not being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus but the Serbian said he has no regrets about his decision.

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Saturday.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'He was a better player I think in important moments.'

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said he supported vaccination "but how we are handling Novak's situation is bad, really bad". The Australian Open begins on January 17, but the multi-millionaire Djokovic is constrained from training as he sits in a hotel where one Iranian detainee said he had found maggots and mould in the bread.

Djokovic can play at Wimbledon; no vaccination required

Djokovic can play at Wimbledon; no vaccination required

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Unvaccinated players are not barred from participating in Wimbledon

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Djokovic sets sights on Paris Olympics

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Rather than face the prospect of a lengthy ban, with a decision expected by the end of the year, World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted the three-month suspension which will allow him to return before the French Open.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open

Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Australia scrapped a rule that required international travellers to declare their COVID vaccination status last week.

'It's officially a bromance' between Djokovic and Kyrgios

'It's officially a bromance' between Djokovic and Kyrgios

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic said he would make good on his deal to buy Nick Kyrgios drinks and dinner after beating the Australian to claim a fourth successive Wimbledon title on Sunday.

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Djokovic said the Spaniard remains his biggest rival.

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Carballes Baena in first round

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Carballes Baena in first round

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title against Roberto Carballes Baena.

PIX: Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to win first Masters title

PIX: Rune outlasts Djokovic in Paris to win first Masters title

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Danish teenager Holger Rune fought back from a set down to beat hot favourite Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and win his first Masters title in Paris on Sunday.