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Only my injuries are questioned, says angry Djokovic

Only my injuries are questioned, says angry Djokovic

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic said any questions over whether he has genuinely been struggling with a hamstring injury at the Australian Open only give him extra strength and motivation.

'Positive signs' over Australia entry, says Djokovic

'Positive signs' over Australia entry, says Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Nine-times champion Novak Djokovic says there are "positive signs" that his three-year ban on entering Australia will be waived so he can play at the next Australian Open in January.

Does Djokovic fear Kyrgios's unreadable serve?

Does Djokovic fear Kyrgios's "unreadable" serve?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Tennis strategy analyst O'Shannessy, who was a part of Djokovic's team for both times the two players met, reveals...

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.

Djokovic set to play at US Open as vaccine mandate set to end

Djokovic set to play at US Open as vaccine mandate set to end

Rediff.com2 May 2023

World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the US Open this year after the US government said on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Hamstrung Djokovic taking it one day at a time

Hamstrung Djokovic taking it one day at a time

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Djokovic also had to contend with hecklers during his second-round win, with one fan attracting his ire in the fourth set after repeatedly making noise while he was preparing to serve.

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

These sporting icons are Gukesh's role models

These sporting icons are Gukesh's role models

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

He also spooke about the routine he does between moves -- closing his eyes between moves .

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

PIX: Djokovic whips Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a generational clash in the men's singles final, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday.

Rune ends Alcaraz's dominance in Barcelona

Rune ends Alcaraz's dominance in Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The Dane revealed he had taken notes from how Novak Djokovic beat Alcaraz in the Olympic final at Roland Garros.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Images from Day 4 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic stayed on course as he entered the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday.

PIX: Djokovic wins record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title

PIX: Djokovic wins record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Novak Djokovic beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-3 to collect a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Sunday, earning the biggest paycheck ever in tennis - $4,740,300 - for completing the season-ending tournament unbeaten.

Djokovic advances in Rome

Djokovic advances in Rome

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Raducanu retires in Rome as back injury persists, Jabeur survives early scare

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic crushes Rublev to reach semis

ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic crushes Rublev to reach semis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Greece's Tsitsipas battled back from 3-5 down in the third set to eliminate Medvedev with a 6-3, 6-7(11), 7-6(1) win to set up a showdown on Friday with Rublev for the Red Group's other semi-final spot.

Djokovic's father won't attend semi-final after Russia flag controversy

Djokovic's father won't attend semi-final after Russia flag controversy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final and would instead "watch from home".

Why Australia cancelled Djokovic's visa

Why Australia cancelled Djokovic's visa

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Australian court sets Jan 20 to issue reasons for dismissal of Djokovic case

Kyrgios-Djokovic exhibition match sells out in minutes

Kyrgios-Djokovic exhibition match sells out in minutes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Kyrgios has last laugh as Djokovic clash sells out stadium in minutes

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Philippine wildcard Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest win of her young career with a stunning upset of Polish world number two Iga Swiatek.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Did nerves get the better of Alcaraz against Draper?

Did nerves get the better of Alcaraz against Draper?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of capturing a third successive Indian Wells title went up in smoke on Saturday and the Spaniard said his inability to tame his nerves was more of a disappointment than the stunning semi-final defeat by Jack Draper.

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages about their policy on "inappropriate flags" after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

It was third time lucky for Tsitsipas who had twice lost in the Dubai final, against Roger Federer in 2019 and Novak Djokovic a year later.

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first loss of the year, defeating the world no. 1 6-4, 6-4 in Dubai.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

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.

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.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

'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

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.

Will Djokovic sue Tennis Australia?

Will Djokovic sue Tennis Australia?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Tiley denies reports Djokovic will sue Tennis Australia

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

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.

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.

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, 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 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.

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 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