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I hope it's not my last Australian Open: Djokovic

I hope it's not my last Australian Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'So I'm not sure, I don't really have a plan (for) what's going to happen next year. I'm taking it season by season to see how far it takes me.'

'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.

Sports Shorts: Federer sends Switzerland into Hopman Cup final

Sports Shorts: Federer sends Switzerland into Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Murray calls for more mixed-doubles events on main tours

Murray calls for more mixed-doubles events on main tours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'Putting match-ups in tennis like Serena Williams and Roger Federer on the same court, it is so brilliant for our sport'

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza ended her career with first round defeat at WTA Dubai event.

'Oh what a night'! What Serena, Federer said after dream clash

'Oh what a night'! What Serena, Federer said after dream clash

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The duo hailed each other in the post-match interview before the tennis titans captured the iconic moment in what Hopman Cup on Twitter described as the 'greatest selfie of all time'.

PIX: Fritz guides US to inaugural United Cup crown

PIX: Fritz guides US to inaugural United Cup crown

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The United States justified their status as favourites to outclass Italy in a one-sided final at the inaugural United Cup mixed team tournament on Sunday.

Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon

Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has called for 23-time Grand slam winner Serena Williams to be seeded at next month's Wimbledon Championships ahead of the All England Club's meeting on Tuesday.

Serena's inspirational message to working mums and dads...

Serena's inspirational message to working mums and dads...

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Williams, 37, said "it's not about what we can do it's what we MUST do as working moms and working dads".

Federer keeping it realistic as 2018 season nears

Federer keeping it realistic as 2018 season nears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The six months off, however, appeared to be positively cathartic as he provided arguably the major talking point of the tennis circuit by reviving a career that pundits thought could be over with the injury.

Federer hoping to be 'super strong' on come back

Federer hoping to be 'super strong' on come back

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The World No 4, recovering from a knee surgery, eyes January return for Hopman Cup, Aus Open

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Aus Open local favorite Ash Barty is a modern-day icon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Barty's athleticism is remarkable.

On return to the tennis court, fit Federer keen to win another Slam

On return to the tennis court, fit Federer keen to win another Slam

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Federer walked out to a standing ovation from more than 13,500 fans at the Perth Arena at the Hopman Cup and breezed to an easy win over Evans, putting Switzerland 1-0 ahead in their match against Britain in the mixed team event.

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown

Get ready for Federer vs Serena!

Get ready for Federer vs Serena!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, holders of a combined 43 singles Grand Slam titles, will face each other for the first time on Tuesday when they feature in the Hopman Cup mixed doubles match.

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Australian tennis great Cooper dies at 83

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Wielding a potent backhand and renowned for his fitness, the serve-volleying Cooper beat Neale Fraser for his maiden Grand Slam title at the 1957 Australian Championships and again for the Wimbledon trophy the following year.

Bookies, experts, Federer is everyone's favourite for Aus Open

Bookies, experts, Federer is everyone's favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Federer's bid for a 20th grand slam title will be aided by the absences of Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori, as well as lingering injuries to top players who are still expected to play like Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka.

Aus Open Preview: Djokovic, Federer, Serena remain favourites

Aus Open Preview: Djokovic, Federer, Serena remain favourites

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic and Rogerer Federer loom over Melbourne Park for the year's opening Grand Slam as favourites for the Australian Open as questions remain as to whether one of Generation Next could finally end their stranglehold.

Sania hoping for a good New Year

Sania hoping for a good New Year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The 20-year-old said she has no specific ambitions for 2007, but would look to break into the top-20 of the singles ranking.

Federer excited to partner Hingis at Rio Olympics

Federer excited to partner Hingis at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Switzerland's two greatest tennis players will join forces at next year's Rio Olympics when Roger Federer and Martina Hingis play together in the mixed doubles.

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Serena to resume quest for 24th grand slam at Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Serena confirmed her entry to the tournament she won for a seventh time on her last appearance in 2017.

Tomic helps Australia down Italy

Tomic helps Australia down Italy

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Australia's Bernard Tomic backed up his victory over World No1 Novak Djokovic by dismantling Italian journeyman Andreas Seppi 6-3, 7-5 at the Hopman Cup team event on Thursday.

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Andy Murray continued his strong build-up in his quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a comfortable victory over Frenchman Benoit Paire in the Hopman Cup mixed-team event in Perth on Monday.

Djokovic suffers shock loss to Tomic

Djokovic suffers shock loss to Tomic

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

World No.1 Novak Djokovic suffered a shock loss to Australian Bernard Tomic at the Hopman Cup team event on Wednesday, two weeks before the defence of his Australian Open title.

Berdych eyes first Grand Slam title in 2013

Berdych eyes first Grand Slam title in 2013

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Top seed Tomas Berdych takes a lot inspiration from his country's stupendous show in 2012 as he now targets to win his maiden Grand Slam title in the new season.

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Halep to begin new season without coach

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Halep to begin new season without coach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Injured Tsonga pulls out of Australian Open

Injured Tsonga pulls out of Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Former finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from this month's Australian Open with an arm injury.

Injured Ivanovic doubtful for Australian Open

Injured Ivanovic doubtful for Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Former world number one Ana Ivanovic is doubtful for this month's Australian Open after suffering a stomach injury at the Hopman Cup mixed team event.

Li wins fight with Bartoli and hubby

Li wins fight with Bartoli and hubby

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

French Open champion Li Na has blamed her perplexing slump on her sudden celebrity status -- and her irritation at being yelled at by her husband.

Emotional Cornet wins for Charlie Hebdo victims

Emotional Cornet wins for Charlie Hebdo victims

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

An emotional Alize Cornet rallied to beat world number five Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Friday, the Frenchwoman spurred by her determination to win for the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris.

Djokovic impresses as Serbia see off Australia

Djokovic impresses as Serbia see off Australia

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic laid down an early marker ahead of the Australian Open with a scintillating performance on Tuesday as Serbia beat Australia to move closer to a place in the final of the Hopman Cup mixed team event. The world number three brushed aside former world number one Lleyton Hewitt 6-2, 6-4 to secure an unbeatable 2-0 lead for the top seeds after Ana Ivanovic eased to a 6-4, 6-0 win over Alicia Molik.

Have to work on serve to end slam drought: Murray

Have to work on serve to end slam drought: Murray

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

World number four Andy Murray admits he still needs to improve his serve if he is to break his grand slam duck at the Australian Open later this month.

Jet-lagged Murray can't stop Britain loss, US win

Jet-lagged Murray can't stop Britain loss, US win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

A jet-lagged Andy Murray won his opening match of the year on Monday but it was not enough to prevent Britain from losing 2-1 to Italy in the Hopman Cup mixed team event.

Hewitt keen to get back into the top five

Hewitt keen to get back into the top five

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Retirement is a dirty word for Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt, and he can't wait to launch his summer campaign on Saturday at the Hopman Cup in Perth after reviving his career in 2009 under former junior doubles partner Nathan Healey.

Let Sania focus on tennis: AITA

Let Sania focus on tennis: AITA

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Controversies are affecting the Indian ace's performance, AITA Secretary General Anil Khanna said.

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 1

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 1

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Rediff.com gives you a throwback to an eventful 2017, in pictures.

Sania advances in Hobart, Paes ousted

Sania advances in Hobart, Paes ousted

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Sania Mirza beat Spanish qualifier Lourdes Dominguez to advance into the second round of the Hobart WTA.

Aus Open: Sania hopes to prove herself

Aus Open: Sania hopes to prove herself

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Sania Mirza would look to improve on her performance at the big stage as she begins her campaign in the year's first Grand Slam.

Jankovic faces fitness race for Australian Open

Jankovic faces fitness race for Australian Open

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Jelena Jankovic suffered a fitness scare ahead of this month's Australian Open when the Serbian picked up a thigh injury at the Hopman Cup mixed team event on Wednesday.