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Brisbane International: Tomic proving to be giant killer at 'home'

Brisbane International: Tomic proving to be giant killer at 'home'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Home hope Bernard Tomic continued his promising form ahead of the Australian Open by overcoming Kei Nishikori to set up a Brisbane International semi-final against big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic.

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic won their matches for their respective countries on Day 4 of the ATP Cup on Monday.

Olympics: Djokovic cruises into semis, Medvedev loses

Olympics: Djokovic cruises into semis, Medvedev loses

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic eased into the last four with a commanding performance over Japan's Kei Nishikori but world number two Daniil Medvedev bowed out of the men's singles at the Tokyo Olympics.

Ivanovic, Monfils lift Indian Aces to thrilling win over Mavericks in IPTL

Ivanovic, Monfils lift Indian Aces to thrilling win over Mavericks in IPTL

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Ana Ivanovic and Gael Monfils led the way for Indian Aces as they edged out Manila Mavericks 26-25 in a thrilling encounter in the India leg of the International Premier Tennis League.

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere

Nishikori rises in the rankings after beating Isner for Washington title

Nishikori rises in the rankings after beating Isner for Washington title

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

"It's been an amazing year so far," said the 25-year-old Nishikori, who will move up to fourth from fifth in the world rankings. "I've had some good Grand Slams, too."

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Serena Williams wasted no time in sweeping aside big-serving Hungarian Timea Babos.

Chennai Open: Chung upsets sixth seed Coric in opener

Chennai Open: Chung upsets sixth seed Coric in opener

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Korean qualifier Hyeon Chung produced the first upset of the ATP Chennai Open by ousting last year's finalist Borna Coric with a straight-set win in the opening round of the $505730 hard court event in Chennai on Monday.

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Veteran Federer welcomes new faces in Australian Open semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Federer welcomed the emergence of new challengers

Rome Masters: Djokovic survives Almagro scare, Serena through

Rome Masters: Djokovic survives Almagro scare, Serena through

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Novak Djokovic scraped over his first hurdle at the Rome Masters.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev, Cornet, Tsitsipas through to quarter-finals

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev, Cornet, Tsitsipas through to quarter-finals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Images from Day 8 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Paris Masters: Djokovic cruises, Murray struggles, Wawrinka out

Paris Masters: Djokovic cruises, Murray struggles, Wawrinka out

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Novak Djokovic began his bid to hold on to his number one ranking with an easy win over Gilles Muller in the Paris Masters second round while Andy Murray struggled through and Stan Wawrinka faltered on Wednesday.

US Open: Federer shines again; dominant Berdych reaches semis

US Open: Federer shines again; dominant Berdych reaches semis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Second seed Roger Federer powered to a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 win over Roberto Bautista on Tuesday, charging into the quarter-finals of the US Open for the 10th time in 11 years.

Passionate Nadal grateful to crowd for support in near five-hour battle

Passionate Nadal grateful to crowd for support in near five-hour battle

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'Just thanks for the support. I tried. I'm sorry for the crowd that were supporting me, but it was great to feel all their support'

Cilic shocks Roddick as upsets continue

Cilic shocks Roddick as upsets continue

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

A racket-smashing Andy Roddick was shocked 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 by 19-year-old Croat Marin Cilic in the third round of the Toronto Masters on Thursday. Rafael Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic however eased into the last eight.

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

PIX: Different French Open, same start for Nadal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Images from Monday's action at the French Open.

Adria Tour final cancelled after Dimitrov tests positive for COVID-19

Adria Tour final cancelled after Dimitrov tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The final of the Croatia event in the coastal resort of Zadar, the second leg of the tour which would have featured world number one Novak Djokovic and Russian Andrey Rublev, was cancelled as a result.

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

US Open champion Martin Kaymer sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole to beat Bubba Watson in the four-man PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday.

Wimbledon Pix: Azarenka dashes Watson's dreams, Nishikori beaten

Wimbledon Pix: Azarenka dashes Watson's dreams, Nishikori beaten

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day four of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Friday.

After Murray, Mauresmo to coach Pouille

After Murray, Mauresmo to coach Pouille

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

A statement from the French Tennis Federation on Thursday confirmed the U-turn by the 39-year-old who had been named in June to become the first woman to captain the French team.

Why is Federer still not happy with Hawkeye?

Why is Federer still not happy with Hawkeye?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

If it is so dark that Hawkeye stops working, then matches should be called off at Wimbledon, Roger Federer said.

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Murray becomes oldest tennis World No. 1 in 42 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Briton Andy Murray will take over from Novak Djokovic as World No 1 when the rankings are updated on Monday after his Paris Masters semi-final opponent Milos Raonic withdrew with a leg injury on Saturday.

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Change might be afoot though, according to American great John McEnroe

PIX: Champs Croatia fall flat at revamped Davis Cup

PIX: Champs Croatia fall flat at revamped Davis Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Images from Day one of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica in Madrid on Monday

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

On Saturday, the young guns showed no signs of breaking the stranglehold of the three men who collectively own 50 Grand Slam titles and also split the season's first three majors.

Team Europe takes lead in inaugural Laver Cup

Team Europe takes lead in inaugural Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Team Europe swept the singles matches at the inaugural Laver Cup on Friday before Australian Nick Kyrgios and American Jack Sock took down top-ranked Rafael Nadal and Tomas Berdych in the doubles to salvage a point for Team World.

PHOTOS: Indian Aces continue fine run in IPTL

PHOTOS: Indian Aces continue fine run in IPTL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Indian Aces continued their winning run as they beat Manila Mavericks 24-15 on the second day of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in Manila, on Saturday.

Meet the oldest ATP winner since 1989

Meet the oldest ATP winner since 1989

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic became the oldest ATP winner since Jimmy Connors in 1989.

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Nadal shrugs off injury concerns, pays tribute to Murray

Nadal shrugs off injury concerns, pays tribute to Murray

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Former champion Rafael Nadal shrugged off concerns about his fitness ahead of the Australian Open and paid tribute to fellow 'Big Four' rival Andy Murray, a day after the emotional Briton revealed plans to retire.

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Federer may never glide across it as only he can, or any other Grand Slam court for that matter, again. But his legacy will never fade.

Spain enter Davis Cup semis after epic Ferrer win

Spain enter Davis Cup semis after epic Ferrer win

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

David Ferrer toppled Philipp Kohlschreiber in a thrilling five-hour marathon decider as Spain roared back from 2-1 down in their Davis Cup tie against Germany to reach the semi-finals on Sunday.

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal overcame a temporary blip on his way to victory at the ATP Cup on Saturday

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Why danger lurks for claycourt king Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The cool days of late September, with damp courts expected, will level the playing field and for the first time, other than when Rafael Nadal has been injured, he looks vulnerable on his beloved clay.

Nadal reaches final after controversial umpire call

Nadal reaches final after controversial umpire call

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Rafael Nadal stayed on course for a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Masters title when the Spaniard beat David Goffin 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals after the Belgian was denied a key point in controversial fashion on Saturday.

US Open: Serena wary of Stephens threat

US Open: Serena wary of Stephens threat

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Serena Williams has defeated her compatriot in four straight matches since a defeat in the quarter-finals of the 2013 Australian Open.

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Federer battles past Dimitrov, Azarenka sails into final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Defending champion Federer, battling a flu bug according to the local media, was made to work hard by his Bulgarian opponent before the Swiss master prevailed 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 at the Pat Rafter Arena. "It was tough. Grigor's a great shotmaker, the future's ahead of him in the game," Federer said after setting up a semi-final against Austrian youngster Dominic Thiem.

Paris Masters: Khachanov hammers ailing Zverev

Paris Masters: Khachanov hammers ailing Zverev

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

To face Dominic Thiem in semis

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka frustrated by Querrey at Queen's

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka frustrated by Querrey at Queen's

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The Swiss squandered seven set points in the opener and although he took the second on a tiebreak he capitulated in the decider after dropping serve at 1-2, losing 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-1.