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Djokovic gets adorable boost from daughter Tara

Djokovic gets adorable boost from daughter Tara

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's journey to the podium was fuelled by unwavering determination and the unwavering support of his young daughter, Tara.

US Open: What Happens When Djokovic Loses

US Open: What Happens When Djokovic Loses

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The unpredictable nature of the 2024 US Open has turned it into one of the most thrilling Grand Slam tournaments in recent memory.

Djokovic's 100th title dream shattered: Sinner claims Shanghai Masters

Djokovic's 100th title dream shattered: Sinner claims Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Novak Djokovic's bid to add a 100th singles title to his trophy cabinet on Sunday was dashed after he was beaten 7-6(4), 6-3 by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday.

Aus Open: Shelton rues missed chances against Sinner

Aus Open: Shelton rues missed chances against Sinner

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Ben Shelton said uncharacteristic errors at crucial moments had proved costly during his Australian Open semi-final loss against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Legendary Andre Agassi said Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but cautioned the tennis world against expecting the Spaniard to repeat the incredible feats of the 'Fab Three.'

Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev played his best tennis when it mattered most to down Tommy Paul and reach his third Australian Open semi-final in five years

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans who booed her

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Never been to Lord's, but SCG was electric: Jim Courier

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Watching India and Australia compete in the series-deciding fifth Test was some experience for the 54-year-old American tennis legend.

Aus Open: Sinner mauls Shelton to set up Zverev final

Aus Open: Sinner mauls Shelton to set up Zverev final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner kept alive his dream of becoming the first Italian to lift three Grand Slam singles trophies.

Sabalenka powers into Brisbane final

Sabalenka powers into Brisbane final

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka took a step closer to a first trophy of the year before her Australian Open title defence begins later this month.

Djokovic slams tennis over Sinner doping secrecy

Djokovic slams tennis over Sinner doping secrecy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration at being "kept in the dark" about world number one Jannik Sinner's doping case, saying in Brisbane on Sunday that it was not a good look for tennis.

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Factbox on Italy's Jannik Sinner, who beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final

PIX: Zverev drops set, but joins Alcaraz in quarters

PIX: Zverev drops set, but joins Alcaraz in quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz reached his second Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday when his opponent Jack Draper retired injured when trailing 7-5, 6-1.

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Here is what you need to know about the year's Australian Open:

The fall of great Novak Djokovic

The fall of great Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Here is a timeline of Djokovic's decline since the last of his 12 Grand Slam titles.

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.

Novak Djokovic: 2011 Redux!

Novak Djokovic: 2011 Redux!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Sunday's four-set verdict over Roger Federer was the 28-year-old's 200th singles victory in a major tournament, making him only the sixth player to achieve the feat.

U.S. Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

U.S. Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The prize money pool for this year's U.S. Open has been increased by 15% to $75 million, making it the largest purse in tennis history, the United States Tennis Association announced on Wednesday.

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Alcaraz and Djokovic rekindle their rivalry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz said he enjoys a good friendship with Novak Djokovic away from the court but the Spaniard also relishes the intense rivalry

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Djokovic looked in fine nick in Shanghai, playing with consistency throughout the tournament to reach his fifth final at the ATP Masters 1000 event

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Sinner remains the man to beat at Melbourne Park even as doping officials seek a two-year ban for the world number one for failing two drugs tests last March.

'Change of stance': Gavaskar on how Kohli rediscovered his form

'Change of stance': Gavaskar on how Kohli rediscovered his form

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Sunil Gavaskar feels a subtle adjustment to his batting stance in the second innings of the Perth Test helped Virat Kohli rediscover his batting form.

'The chess world is officially a joke'

'The chess world is officially a joke'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to share the World Blitz Championship title for the first time in history sparked widespread criticism.

Sick Alcaraz struggles: Can he recover in time?

Sick Alcaraz struggles: Can he recover in time?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

An off-colour Alcaraz lost 6-1, 7-5 to Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match on Monday and the 21-year-old cancelled a public training session the following day.

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary Big Four

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary "Big Four"

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Former world number one Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis' "Big Four", said he does not plan on stopping any time soon but admitted that the retirement of rivals Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal has been overwhelming.

Meet Mrs Novak Djokovic!

Meet Mrs Novak Djokovic!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Jelena Ristic holds a special place in the heart of the World No 1 Novak Djokovic. . And on Tuesday Djokovic married Ristic at a seaside resort on the Adriatic.

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The rematch between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic was one of the most expensive get-in-final tickets in the history of the sport.

Novak Djokovic likely to miss US Open

Novak Djokovic likely to miss US Open

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Former world number one Novak Djokovic is in doubt for the US Open due to his elbow injury, Serbian media reported, citing the country's Davis Cup team doctor.

'Just felt out of gas': Djokovic on US Open exit

'Just felt out of gas': Djokovic on US Open exit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic said the pursuit of Olympic gold left him without much in the tank for his US Open title defence.

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.

'You made me re-imagine my game': Federer's emotional tribute to Nadal

'You made me re-imagine my game': Federer's emotional tribute to Nadal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Roger Federer paid tribute to his retiring rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday, telling the Spaniard he challenged him like no other player.

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot

'I wake up in the morning trying to find ways to beat him'

'I wake up in the morning trying to find ways to beat him'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Italy's Sinner and Spain's Alcaraz have won two Grand Slams each this year, with Alcaraz beating Sinner in closely fought clashes at the French Open semi-finals and the China Open final.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

All the action from Day 4 at the Australian Open on Wednesday

Novak-Jelena blessed with baby boy

Novak-Jelena blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena Ristic were blessed with a baby boy early on Wednesday.

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.

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

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals title following a dominant 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Djokovic struck on head by water bottle while signing autographs

Djokovic struck on head by water bottle while signing autographs

Rediff.com11 May 2024

World number one Novak Djokovic required medical attention after being struck on the head by a water bottle following his second-round win over France's Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open on Friday.