News for 'Novak Djokovic'

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

US Open PIX: Djokovic one win away from Grand Slam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Daniil Medvedev dominated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Friday to reach the US Open final courtesy of a dozen aces in just a little over two hours.

Revealed! What inspired Djokovic's dramatic comeback

Revealed! What inspired Djokovic's dramatic comeback

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Djokovic said it had been a friendly conversation.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise; Osaka exits with injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges.

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 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'

We were wrong, it was too soon: Djokovic

We were wrong, it was too soon: Djokovic

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Djokovic received a lot of heat from the tennis community and fans alike after testing positive.

Rod Laver leads applause for Djokovic

Rod Laver leads applause for Djokovic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Australian tennis great Rod Laver has wished Novak Djokovic luck in matching his feat of securing all four Grand Slams in a calendar year, a day after the Serb secured ownership of all four of the sport's major 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.

Rune stuns Djokovic to storm into semis; injured Swiatek retires

Rune stuns Djokovic to storm into semis; injured Swiatek retires

Rediff.com18 May 2023

For the first time since 2004, neither Novak Djokovic nor the injured Rafael Nadal will be in the Rome final.

SPOTTED! Djokovic's dinner date with Deepika Padukone

SPOTTED! Djokovic's dinner date with Deepika Padukone

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Actress Deepika Padukone is making waves in Los Angeles.

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic has had to deal with suspicion about the severity of his hamstring injury, which he suffered en route to winning the warm-up title in Adelaide.

It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

It would be better for everyone if Djokovic were playing: Nadal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal is taking no pleasure from the absence of great rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, even if it means he has a clearer shot at the Grand Slam title record.

'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'

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Newly crowned Australian Open champion NOvak Djokovic was not short of energy as he overpowered Andy Murray to claim his sixth Australian Open title.

Djokovic wins on home soil ahead of French Open

Djokovic wins on home soil ahead of French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Novak Djokovic enjoyed success at his own tennis centre when he won the Belgrade Open with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Slovakian Alex Molcan in Saturday's final.

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 leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Djokovic leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Novak Djokovic proved to be a calming influence throughout

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals

Disqualification worst moment of Djokovic's career, says Becker

Disqualification worst moment of Djokovic's career, says Becker

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic's stunning disqualification from the US Open on Sunday for striking a line judge with a ball is the most difficult moment in his career, said his former coach Boris Becker.

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Djokovic has won the last three editions of Wimbledon in 2018, 2019 and last year

ATP rankings: Record-breaking Djokovic maintains top spot

ATP rankings: Record-breaking Djokovic maintains top spot

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has continued his domination on an unchanged top 10 in the latest men's tennis rankings issued by the ATP on Monday.

PIX: Tearful Djokovic knocked out of own event

PIX: Tearful Djokovic knocked out of own event

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Dominic Thiem and home crowd favourite Filip Krajinovic reached the final of Novak Djokovic's tournament as the world number one broke down in tears in front of a packed 4,000 crowd on Sunday. World number three Thiem beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to set up the clash with Krajinovic.

Djokovic welcome to play if he can obtain visa: Australian Open director

Djokovic welcome to play if he can obtain visa: Australian Open director

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Djokovic welcome to play if he can obtain visa, says Australian Open director

PHOTOS: Djokovic tries his hand at cricket

PHOTOS: Djokovic tries his hand at cricket

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The 29-year-old Serbian tried his hand at different sports including cricket, football, wheelchair tennis and basketball during 'A Night with Novak' at the Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday night.

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'He has left a huge legacy that will live for a very long time'

Gauff survives 23 double faults in 3-hour thriller

Gauff survives 23 double faults in 3-hour thriller

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Gauff was two points from defeat but battled back to beat fellow American Danielle Collins 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(2) in a nearly three-hour battle to reach the third round.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.

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.

Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home: Australian PM

Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home: Australian PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Djokovic announced on Tuesday he received an exemption to play in the Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne and said he was heading to Australia.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open

Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Australia scrapped a rule that required international travellers to declare their COVID vaccination status last week.

Sinner battles past Alcaraz to win ATP Finals title

Sinner battles past Alcaraz to win ATP Finals title

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner battled past Spanish world number one and rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 7-5 in the decider to win the season-ending championships.

Djokovic parts ways with coach Agassi

Djokovic parts ways with coach Agassi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The split means Djokovic is now left with his part-time coach and former world number eight Radek Stepanek.

Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' with visa cancellation

Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' with visa cancellation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The Serbian champion said he hoped the focus would now return to tennis

Djokovic ends partnership with coach Stepanek following Agassi split

Djokovic ends partnership with coach Stepanek following Agassi split

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Novak Djokovic has parted company with coach Radek Stepanek days after the departure of head coach Andre Agassi from his team, the former world number one announced on Wednesday.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

Wimbledon: 'Never seen a more unprepared player'

Wimbledon: 'Never seen a more unprepared player'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Goran Ivanisevic gave a scathing assessment of Stefanos Tsitsipas, saying he has "never seen a more unprepared player" in his life.

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over lockdown confusion

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over lockdown confusion

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Spanish tennis federation released a statement to clarify that tennis players were not allowed to return to courts until May 11, and were only permitted to conduct individual training outside.

French Open: Djokovic escapes Schwartzman's clutches in five sets

French Open: Djokovic escapes Schwartzman's clutches in five sets

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Novak Djokovic survived a scare at the French Open to beat unseeded Argentine Diego Schwartzman in five sets.

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.