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Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa

Djokovic on Australian Open entry list, no Serena

Djokovic on Australian Open entry list, no Serena

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic has declined to disclose his vaccination status despite everyone at Melbourne Park needing to be inoculated 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

Outrage over Djokovic's medical exemption to play Aus Open

Outrage over Djokovic's medical exemption to play Aus Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Officials said he was one of a 'handful' of successful applicants among 26 people who sought exemptions.

Federer congratulates Djokovic on 20th Grand Slam

Federer congratulates Djokovic on 20th Grand Slam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Roger Federer on Sunday congratulated Serbia's Novak Djokovic on joining the 20 Club.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic storms into quarters; Rublev survives scare

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic storms into quarters; Rublev survives scare

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Images from the men's singles fourth round matches on Day 8 of the 2023 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

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 downs Medvedev to claim record sixth Paris Masters title

Djokovic downs Medvedev to claim record sixth Paris Masters title

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title by avenging his U.S Open final defeat against Russian Daniil Medvedev with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in Sunday's showpiece match.

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially my goal in the latest times.'

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Rarely did I feel my best on clay in the first or second tournament in the season. That was the case this season again. It took me two tournaments to really feel that I'm getting closer to the desired level.'

Sumit Nagal earns direct entry into Australian Open

Sumit Nagal earns direct entry into Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Nagal's career maintained an upward spike when he became the 10th player from India to break into top 100 in ATP rankings.

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to win his fourth Grand Slam title.

Medvedev-Djokovic US Open final rematch in Paris

Medvedev-Djokovic US Open final rematch in Paris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The Russian ended Djokovic's hopes of completing a sweep of all four Grand Slam titles in 2021 when he defeated the Serb in the US Open final in September to pick up his maiden major.

Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Petition to allow Djokovic to play US Open nears 12,000 signatures

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Almost 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the USTA to work with the country's government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the US Open despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Memes rain on social media after Djokovic visa drama

Memes rain on social media after Djokovic visa drama

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

While the announcement prompted outcry in Australia, pot-shots were taken at Djokovic on the internet as the saga fuelled a string of memes. Here are some that brought on more than a few chuckles...

'Haters' will appreciate Djokovic after he retires: Medvedev

'Haters' will appreciate Djokovic after he retires: Medvedev

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'I have the feeling that people [are] starting more and more to... respect what he has done in tennis more and more, because he continues to beat the records'.

Tennis Australia says it respects court decision on Djokovic

Tennis Australia says it respects court decision on Djokovic

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Djokovic must leave Australia after three federal court judges decided unanimously Sunday to uphold the immigration minister's right to cancel Djokovic's visa.

'You are our champion': deported Djokovic gets warm welcome home

'You are our champion': deported Djokovic gets warm welcome home

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all now focus on the game and the tournament I love'

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'I wanted to fight until the last ball and that was the key.'

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

An Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa on Sunday, ending the unvaccinated tennis superstar's hopes of winning the Australian Open and racking up a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles.

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Djokovic housed with asylum seekers in Australian hotel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The arrival of Novak Djokovic led to incongruous scenes outside the hotel, with members of the Serbian expatriate community draped in the national flag and playing traditional music joining refugee activists in protests.

Djokovic fights to play Australian Open, Czech player also held

Djokovic fights to play Australian Open, Czech player also held

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Tennis World No. 1 Novak Djokovic spent Orthodox Christmas in Australian immigration detention on Friday as his lawyers fought a government decision to remove him from the country that could scupper his shot at a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam.

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The former world number one said he had an honest conversation with Djokovic before taking up the coaching role between the end of 2013 and 2016.

Will Djokovic be allowed to enter US for Indian Wells?

Will Djokovic be allowed to enter US for Indian Wells?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Indian Wells organisers said on Tuesday that world number two Novak Djokovic had been placed in the tournament's draw but it was unclear if the Serbian would be permitted to enter the United States.

Why Djokovic decided to compete in Tokyo Games

Why Djokovic decided to compete in Tokyo Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The prospect of winning an Olympic gold medal for Serbia outweighs the disappointment of playing in an empty venue at the Tokyo games, the men's world tennis number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about a decision to grant him a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play in the Australian Open.

Djokovic. Novak Djokovic. Licensed to thrill

Djokovic. Novak Djokovic. Licensed to thrill

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

'007, Why not? Maybe this is the year. Seven in 17. I'm not a numerologist but it sounds good'

Novak Djokovic is FOR equality at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is FOR equality at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Djokovic said he would be happy if Wimbledon scrapped its tradition of having the men's defending champion always open proceedings on Centre Court

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Homeland favorite Ashleigh Barty and Serbia's Novak Djokovic are the top seeds for the upcoming Australian Open.

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon if COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory at the Grand Slams but he is not against inoculation, the world number one tennis player said.

Kyrgios takes a dig at Djokovic

Kyrgios takes a dig at Djokovic

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Nick Kyrgios was among the first players to react to Novak Djokovic being disqualified from the US Open.

Djokovic back in practice, family hails 'biggest victory of his life'

Djokovic back in practice, family hails 'biggest victory of his life'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Djokovic's family said his release was the 'biggest victory of his life'.

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'I am very proud to pack for Tokyo and join our national team'

Djokovic downs debutant Ruud for winning start at ATP Finals

Djokovic downs debutant Ruud for winning start at ATP Finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic began his quest for a sixth title at the season-ending ATP Finals with a 7-6(4), 6-2 victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in their round robin encounter in Turin on Monday.

Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination

Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he would defend his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Djokovic still on course to make history, says Armenulic

Djokovic still on course to make history, says Armenulic

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic will swiftly overcome the disappointment of failing to win a calendar Grand Slam and a record-breaking 21st major at the U.S. Open, former Yugoslavia Davis Cup coach Radmilo Armenulic said.

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A very different Australian Open comes to a familiar end on Sunday as Novak Djokovic looks to thwart another challenge to his Melbourne Park dynasty from the latest Grand Slam aspirant in Daniil Medvedev.

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Djokovic creates history, claims ninth Aus Open title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic won his third-straight Australian Open crown, his ninth in total.

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth Aus Open final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Djokovic has never failed to win the tournament after making the semi-finals and he will be heavily favoured to claim a record-extending ninth title at his favourite Slam on Sunday.

U.S. Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

U.S. Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The prize money pool for this year's U.S. Open has been increased by 15% to $75 million, making it the largest purse in tennis history, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday.