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No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports ministry

No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports ministry

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now after the Sports Ministry said on Monday there would be no exemption from France's new vaccine pass law.

Djokovic eases past Mannarino into Wimbledon last eight

Djokovic eases past Mannarino into Wimbledon last eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Second seed Novak Djokovic eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a routine 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-4 win over France's Adrian Mannarino on Tuesday.

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Paris St Germain forward Ousmane Dembele got a roaring welcome usually reserved for tennis champions when he carried the freshly-won Champions League trophy onto centre court on Monday.

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Second seed Daniil Medvedev will launch his bid to win his first major title against veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

Djokovic thrashes Berrettini in ATP Finals opener

Djokovic thrashes Berrettini in ATP Finals opener

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Novak Djokovic ruthlessly took Matteo Berrettini apart at the ATP Finals on Sunday as he began his quest to reclaim the number one ranking by winning his opening group match 6-2, 6-1.

Wimbledon draw is out!

Wimbledon draw is out!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

French Open champion Gauff is in line for a clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula.

Djokovic wins fifth Italian Open, makes Masters history

Djokovic wins fifth Italian Open, makes Masters history

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The world number one overcame a sluggish start to defeat Argentine Diego Schwartzman 7-5, 6-3 for a record 36th ATP Masters crown.

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid at French Open?

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid at French Open?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Novak Djokovic will be favourite to reach his 27th Grand Slam final when he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open semis on Friday but what had been a smooth path through the draw has suddenly got a little rocky.

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Novak Djokovic has lost his aura of invincibility but coach Andre Agassi says nobody should be surprised if the Serb goes on to claim his fourth Wimbledon title this month.

PHOTOS: Djokovic through to semis after Nishikori retires

PHOTOS: Djokovic through to semis after Nishikori retires

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after Kei Nishikori retired hurt when trailing 6-1, 4-1 in their quarter-final.

Alcaraz opens up about rivalry with Sinner

Alcaraz opens up about rivalry with Sinner

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he has no doubt that top-ranked Jannik Sinner is the best player in the world on current form as the two young players continue to lay the foundations for an epic rivalry.

Djokovic's Golden Slam dream dashed by Zverev

Djokovic's Golden Slam dream dashed by Zverev

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The Serbian's 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 defeat also ended his dream of winning an Olympic singles gold medal, the only major honour missing from his long list of accolades.

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle, Pegula advances at French Open

First Look: Djokovic working on finding lost mojo with coach Agassi

First Look: Djokovic working on finding lost mojo with coach Agassi

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Djokovic had named Agassi as his new coach on Sunday, following his defeat to Alexander Zverev in the Italian Open final.

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.

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Former world number one Djokovic saved four match points but cracked under his opponent's tremendous pressure on the fifth as Goffin set up a last-four meeting with either clay court king Rafael Nadal or Argentine Diego Schwartzman.

Fit and still driven, Djokovic not thinking about retirement

Fit and still driven, Djokovic not thinking about retirement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

'I still feel my body is serving me, is listening to me well. That's the key I think when you get to 35-plus.'

Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Defending champion Novak Djokovic enjoyed a winning French Open start under new coach Andre Agassi on Monday, cruising past Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the first round.

Hearing on Djokovic's visa cancellation on Monday

Hearing on Djokovic's visa cancellation on Monday

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic will spend at least the next 72 hours in a Melbourne hotel before the next hearing in his fight to overturn a ban on entering Australia is held on Monday.

As selfie requests pile up, Djokovic thrives on Games' energy

As selfie requests pile up, Djokovic thrives on Games' energy

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Djokovic has been even more visible on social media this week as the Tokyo Olympics got under way.

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has only faced Nick Kyrgios twice in his career, losing twice to him in 2017, so while he will be favourite to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown, he knows exactly how dangerous the unpredictable world number 40 Kyrgios can be.

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said he supported vaccination "but how we are handling Novak's situation is bad, really bad". The Australian Open begins on January 17, but the multi-millionaire Djokovic is constrained from training as he sits in a hotel where one Iranian detainee said he had found maggots and mould in the bread.

Why Djokovic may skip Australian Open

Why Djokovic may skip Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and said he is unsure if he would defend his title at next year's Australian Open.

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Atmane stuns Rune; sets up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, the world number one extending his hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches.

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Osaka takes equity stake in crypto exchange FTX

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.

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

World number one Rafael Nadal has been drawn alongside defending champion Alexander Zverev, Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) reported.

PIX: Ruud wins Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

PIX: Ruud wins Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Norway's Casper Ruud won his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday, as he stormed to a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack Draper in the Madrid Open final with a gutsy performance that showcased his clay-court mettle.

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Djokovic said he was '50-50' about competing at the Tokyo Olympics

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from next week's China Open in Beijing because of an elbow injury.

'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'.

PIX: Anderson beats Djokovic again in Laver Cup

PIX: Anderson beats Djokovic again in Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Kevin Anderson took down Novak Djokovic for a second straight night as Team World rallied to win the final two matches and reel Team Europe's lead back to 7-5 after the second day of the Laver Cup in Chicago.

'Djokovic should feel responsible after COVID positives'

'Djokovic should feel responsible after COVID positives'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric tested positive for COVID-19 while participating in Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition tournament

Djokovic likely to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine status

Djokovic likely to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine status

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

There is a petition circulating to allow Novak Djokovic to play at the US Open but the Serbian appears likely to miss the entire North American hardcourt swing barring a sudden change in COVID-19 protocols in the United States and Canada.

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach World No 5 Rune

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach World No 5 Rune

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Becker is currently barred from entering the UK before October 2024, and at the moment is unsure if his partnership with Rune will continue into next season.

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

PIX: World No 1 Djokovic cruises into semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic cruised past Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach a record-equalling eighth Western & Southern Open semi-final in New York where he will face Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

'Minister acted correctly in cancelling Djokovic's visa'

'Minister acted correctly in cancelling Djokovic's visa'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Djokovic was deported from Australia, just hours after the court dismissed his effort to stay in the country to play at the Australian Open

In detention, Djokovic gets gluten-free food, laptop

In detention, Djokovic gets gluten-free food, laptop

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Djokovic, who is seeking to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the tournament this month, said in a legal challenge on Saturday that he had been given the medical exemption because he had contracted COVID-19 last month.

US Open 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

US Open 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the 2024 US