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Stat attack: Roger Federer v Rafa Nadal head-to-head results

Stat attack: Roger Federer v Rafa Nadal head-to-head results

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Following is a list of the previous matches between Switzerland's Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal ahead of their meeting in the title decider at the Australian Open on Sunday

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

Rediff.com18 May 2021

23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams said she is a Roger Federer 'superfan'.

Federer earns another milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Federer earns another milestone; Nadal powers past Goffin

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Federer beats Ruud, becomes oldest man to reach French Open 4th round since 1972

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

When Alcaraz left Djokovic, Wimbledon crowd stunned...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic looked completely powerless as he was pummeled into submission by Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

Federer seeks redemption at Wimbledon

Federer seeks redemption at Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

There is no better place than at the citadel of grasscourt tennis for the world No 1 to reconfirm his tennis supremacy, especially if he lifts a modern-era record sixth successive trophy.

What women's tennis needs

What women's tennis needs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Dhruv Munjal insists that women's tennis needs a golden generation, one that can make matches competitive and viewing more riveting.

Davis Cup: Corretja named Spain's captain

Davis Cup: Corretja named Spain's captain

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Alex Corretja will be Spain's new Davis Cup team captain for the next two years, the country's tennis federation said.

Can Thiem dethrone 'King of Clay' Nadal at French Open?

Can Thiem dethrone 'King of Clay' Nadal at French Open?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal's dominance on the red claycourts in Paris is unmatched, the Spaniard picking up his 13th French Open trophy last year to match Roger Federer's 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Tennis has been a beautiful journey for me: Paes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Indian tennis star Leander Paes feels blessed to have such a long career, having won 18 Grand Slam doubles titles and accumulated close to 1000 racquets.

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January before saying he had turned down a wild card into the men's draw at the year's final Grand Slam.

Federer drawn against Tursunov

Federer drawn against Tursunov

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Top seed Roger Federer faces a tough opener against Russia's Dmitry Tursonov while Rafael Nadal begins his quest for an Olympic gold medal against Italian Potito Starace.

Sharapova retires hurt in Rome, Wimbledon main draw hopes hit

Sharapova retires hurt in Rome, Wimbledon main draw hopes hit

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Maria Sharapova retired injured from her second round match with Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni at the Italian Open on Tuesday.

Tranquil Federer ready for another title run

Tranquil Federer ready for another title run

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

'I definitely feel like I've got my rhythm now at this point. Clearly I've gone from lefty to righty to lefty.'

Question marks over Osaka's Wimbledon participation

Question marks over Osaka's Wimbledon participation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli says there are big question marks about whether or not Naomi Osaka will play at the grasscourt championships this year after her withdrawal from the French Open, citing mental health issues.

How Sania's emergence helped Indian tennis...

How Sania's emergence helped Indian tennis...

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Mahesh Bhupathi says for India to host big-ticket WTA events, the country needs to produce a top-50 women's singles player, who can bring the fans to the stadium.

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's reign to usher in a new era at Wimbledon -- a win that was being trumpeted as the changing of the guard in men's tennis.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Tennis Roundup: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Naomi Osaka, winner of the past two Grand Slam tournaments, has parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin.

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Tennis round-up: Federer looking to break Agassi record; Sharapova ousted in Qatar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The 36-year-old Australian Open champion arrived in the Dutch port city at the weekend knowing a run to the semi-finals will move him ahead of Rafael Nadal in the ATP standings.

Olympics: 'I can die', Medvedev fumes as heat takes toll

Olympics: 'I can die', Medvedev fumes as heat takes toll

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

While Medvedev said he was "lucky" he felt better and could continue his match to advance, Spain's Paula Badosa gave up.

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic after matching Federer and Nadal

I believe I'm the best, says Djokovic after matching Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic believes he is the best player in the modern era

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Federer receives twin nominations for 2018 Laureus Awards

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are among a number of players who will feature in an exhibition match ahead of this month's Australian Open to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts, organisers announced on Wednesday. All funds raised from the two-and-a-half hour event on January 15 at Rod Laver Arena -- called AO Rally for Relief -- will be donated to the relief cause with tickets priced at A$54 ($37.09).

Federer reclaims Halle title

Federer reclaims Halle title

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

World number one Roger Federer cruised to his fifth Halle Open title in Germany on Sunday, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4. Federer was rarely troubled by his German opponent, extending his winning streak on grass to 59 matches ahead of Wimbledon which starts on June 23.

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only as neutrals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday.

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have returned to tennis in blistering form this season because they were able to recharge during injury layoffs last year, former world number two Alex Corretja has said.

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading 24-15 and 10-3 in Grand Slams.

'How much longer is this going to take?'

'How much longer is this going to take?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Halep says she sent evidence about the contamination to the ITF in December and hoped her case would be heard by an independent tribunal in February but that it was postponed and then a new date in March had also been put back.

Federer, Sharapova top seedings

Federer, Sharapova top seedings

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

The respective world number ones were named as top seeds for next week's US Open.

When Roland Garros embraced 'Open' Grand Slam

When Roland Garros embraced 'Open' Grand Slam

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The tournament marks the 50th anniversary of the first 'Open' Grand Slam event

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Roger Federer has done everything necessary to etch his name in the annals of tennis immortality and all that remains for the Swiss world number one is to add more Grand Slams to his remarkable tally of 15.

Djokovic, Serena named players of 2015, Sania-Hingis crowned Doubles champions

Djokovic, Serena named players of 2015, Sania-Hingis crowned Doubles champions

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were named men's and women's world champions for 2015 by the International Tennis Federation on Tuesday. The Serb ended the year as men's world number one for the fourth time after taking three majors - the Australian, Wimbledon and US Open, as well as finishing runner-up to Stan Wawrinka in the French. Williams also narrowly missed a calendar-year grand slam, winning the Australian, French and Wimbledon and reaching semi-final at US Open.

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at Grand Slams than battling Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal to be world number one, the Swiss tennis great said.

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Tennis Roundup: Pliskova damages umpire's chair; Halep holds top ranking

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Karolina Pliskova lost her cool over a line call and bashed a hole into the umpire's chair with her racket after suffering a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by Maria Sakkari in the Italian Open second round on Wednesday.

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Roger Federer has secured his place in the ATP Finals for a record 15th time after the Swiss world number three won a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday, the Association of Tennis Professionals confirmed on Monday.

World reacts to Australia cancelling Djokovic visa again

World reacts to Australia cancelling Djokovic visa again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The reaction has been swift across the world to Novak Djokovic's visa has been cancelled for a second time by the Australian government.

How Virat Kohli has a hand in keeping Nagal in tennis

How Virat Kohli has a hand in keeping Nagal in tennis

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Sumit Nagal brought himself recognition after taking a set off Roger Federer in the opening round match of the US Open, which he eventually lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. However, Haryana lad said he has yet not been approached by any new sponsors.

Costa quits Spain's Davis Cup team

Costa quits Spain's Davis Cup team

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Albert Costa has stepped down as captain of Spain's Davis Cup team and moved into a new role as overseer of all the country's national teams, the Spanish tennis federation said on Thursday.

Can Nadal surpass Federer's title tally?

Can Nadal surpass Federer's title tally?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal is hungrier than Roger Federer and is likely to overhaul his Swiss rival's grand slam title tally to become the most decorated player ever, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.

Big three make for a vintage period, says Federer

Big three make for a vintage period, says Federer

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic: whoever wins at Roland Garros will claim something more than just the French Open title as tennis is going through a "very special time", according to Federer himself.