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Golden oldies Nadal, Serena looking for more glory

Golden oldies Nadal, Serena looking for more glory

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Nadal and Williams headline party for all ages at US Open

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at Grand Slams than battling Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal to be world number one, the Swiss tennis great said.

Nadal pulls out of U.S. Open with injury

Nadal pulls out of U.S. Open with injury

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to injury, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.

Rublev sets up Monte Carlo Masters final with Rune

Rublev sets up Monte Carlo Masters final with Rune

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Andrey Rublev moved into his third Masters final after fighting back from a set down in Monte Carlo to beat American Taylor Fritz 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 on Saturday to set up a showdown with Danish teenager Holger Rune.

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.

Djokovic reaches ATP Finals semis

Djokovic reaches ATP Finals semis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Djokovic was soundly beaten by Zverev in the 2018 final, a match played out in an electrifying atmosphere in front of 18,000 fans. This time the arena was empty because of the COVID-19 lockdown, a surreal backdrop for a match with so much riding on it for both men.

ATP Paris Masters: Djokovic crushes Wawrinka to reach semis

ATP Paris Masters: Djokovic crushes Wawrinka to reach semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

World number two Novak Djokovic hammered Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-1, 6-4 to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals on Friday.

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Grand Slam drought

Medvedev hopes for more chances to end Grand Slam drought

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

After Sunday's thrashing Medvedev was left wondering if his best would have made any difference.

Vintage Federer beats Nadal to enter his 12th Wimbledon final

Vintage Federer beats Nadal to enter his 12th Wimbledon final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Images from the Wimbledon semi-final played between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on Friday

Boris Becker slams Murray over doping suspicions

Boris Becker slams Murray over doping suspicions

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

German tennis legend Boris Becker has issued a stringing rebuke against second-ranked Andy Murray for saying that he has been suspicious of his opponents doping in the past and described his comments as "totally out of order".

Big Four Practice Ahead Of Laver Cup

Big Four Practice Ahead Of Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Roger Federer was joined by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at a fun practice session that held the spectators spellbound.

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Del Potro in longest semi-final

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Del Potro in longest semi-final

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Top seed Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin Del Potro set a record for the longest semi-final ever played at Wimbledon on Friday as the Serb favourite eventually triumphed in the fifth set after four hours 43 minutes of scintillating action.

Djokovic crushes Coric to win fourth Shanghai title

Djokovic crushes Coric to win fourth Shanghai title

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The 14-times Grand Slam champion will surpass Roger Federer as world number two when the next edition of the ATP rankings are released on Monday.

PIX: Zverev tames Alcaraz to return to Paris semis

PIX: Zverev tames Alcaraz to return to Paris semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Zverev won in four sets at Roland-Garros to send Alcaraz packing and reach the French Open semi-finals for a second straight year.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported for not having been vaccinated against COVID-19 and will not be allowed to compete at the US Open

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Federer 'definitely' planning on Tour return in 2023

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Roger Federer said he is "definitely" intending to return to top-level tennis in 2023, but added that he had not made any concrete plans beyond his scheduled appearances at the Laver Cup and his home tournament in Basel later this year.

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Roberto Bautista Agut predicted a great future for Jannik Sinner after going down to the Italian teenager

French Open: Djokovic has Nadal on his radar

French Open: Djokovic has Nadal on his radar

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Late riser Novak Djokovic knows at least one thing might play in his favour if he gets through to the French Open semi-finals to face Rafael Nadal - he may not have to play before lunchtime.

Nadal showers praises on veteran Paes

Nadal showers praises on veteran Paes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Indian ace Leander Paes is one of the biggest stars in doubles and one of the best players in the history of tennis, said fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, who led Spain to the Davis Cup World Group by winning the doubles match in New Delhi on Saturday night.

Murray beaten by Gulbis in Montreal

Murray beaten by Gulbis in Montreal

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Andy Murray suffered his first defeat in nearly three months on Thursday when he was beaten by Latvia's Ernests Gulbis in the third round of the Rogers Cup. Playing just his second match since winning Wimbledon, Murray fell 6-4, 6-3 in less than an hour and a half in one of the key lead-up events to the US Open.

Djokovic still coy about playing in Australian Open

Djokovic still coy about playing in Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic is still uncertain whether he will take part in the 2022 Australian Open but will soon make a decision, the World No 1 said after Serbia's 2-1 defeat by Croatia in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Friday.

Djokovic still faces rocky road to elusive French Open glory

Djokovic still faces rocky road to elusive French Open glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Novak Djokovic's muted celebrations after ending Rafa Nadal's reign as claycourt king were partly out of respect for his Spanish victim but mainly due to the fact the his French Open mission is far from accomplished.

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Djokovic will need to win in Tokyo and then the US Open later this year to achieve the feat that has so far only been accomplished by Steffi Graf in 1988.

Disrespectful to talk about Nadal's downfall: Sharapova

Disrespectful to talk about Nadal's downfall: Sharapova

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Predicting Rafael Nadal's downfall as he prepares to try and win a record-extending 10th French Open title is disrespectful to the Spaniard, double Roland Garros champion Maria Sharapova said on Friday.

Kyrgios says 'slim to no chance' of playing French Open

Kyrgios says 'slim to no chance' of playing French Open

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said on Thursday he is unlikely to play at the French Open due to concerns about COVID-19. Kyrgios, who on Sunday announced his withdrawal from the US Open, told Australian television he plans to wait until it is safer to return to the tour.

Practice king Federer ready for competitive return

Practice king Federer ready for competitive return

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Sticking to a limited schedule has helped Roger Federer enjoy a renaissance late in his career but the Swiss says rest time is now over and he is looking forward to returning to action at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.

Federer and Nadal to clash in Indian Wells semi-final

Federer and Nadal to clash in Indian Wells semi-final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The Spaniard leads 23-15 on a head-to-head basis but the Swiss has won the last five encounters.

Djokovic handed tough Wimbledon opener, Federer has it easy

Djokovic handed tough Wimbledon opener, Federer has it easy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was handed a tough opening round at Wimbledon when Friday's draw paired him with Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber.

Nadal is a worthy No 1: McEnroe

Nadal is a worthy No 1: McEnroe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Rafael Nadal's ascent to the top spot in men's tennis was greeted with cheers, as legends and peers joined in to pay tribute to the game's ultimate warrior.

Finally! Nadal sees off Monfils to end four-year Monaco wait

Finally! Nadal sees off Monfils to end four-year Monaco wait

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal ended his four-year wait for a ninth Monte Carlo Masters title by defeating Gael Monfils 7-5, 5-7, 6-0 on Sunday in his 100th career final.

Nadal stunned by Fognini in Rio semi-final

Nadal stunned by Fognini in Rio semi-final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Fabio Fognini pulled off a huge upset, stunning top seed and holder Rafael Nadal 1-6, 6-2, 7-5 in the Rio Open semi-final on Saturday.

Serena to skip Tokyo Games, declines to explain reasons

Serena to skip Tokyo Games, declines to explain reasons

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Serena will not be in the US team for the Tokyo Olympics

PHOTOS: Federer routs Nadal in Shanghai Masters final

PHOTOS: Federer routs Nadal in Shanghai Masters final

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Roger Ferdrer came up with a solid all-round display to beat world No 1 Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-3 in the final and win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.

Lopez clarifies: Nadal sat out with wrist injury, not upset stomach

Lopez clarifies: Nadal sat out with wrist injury, not upset stomach

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

'Rafa is okay, nothing serious. He did not have any stomach upset. He was playing in the US Open with the same wrist issue. It is getting better and better but still it is sometimes painful. We still have two days of competition. So he might play one of these days'

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.

Injury puts Nadal conqueror Darcis out of Wimbledon

Injury puts Nadal conqueror Darcis out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Rafael Nadal's conqueror Steve Darcis withdrew from Wimbledon on Wednesday with a shoulder injury, organisers said.

Nadal recovery on course, confirms return next month

Nadal recovery on course, confirms return next month

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Rafael Nadal has passed the latest medical tests on his injured knee, the Spanish tennis federation (RFET) said on Wednesday as the world number four confirmed he would return after more than seven months out at the Brazil Open next month.

No complaints from Murray at being in tough half

No complaints from Murray at being in tough half

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

With British hopes of elusive home success once again resting on his shoulders, Andy Murray could have been forgiven an envious glance Novak Djokovic's way after the Wimbledon draw was made on Friday.