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Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.

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.

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'I'm not vaccinated and I'm not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can have is them removing the mandated green vaccine card'

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Halep advances to final

Will Djokovic end 2020 on a high at London ATP Finals?

Will Djokovic end 2020 on a high at London ATP Finals?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Not that cash will be the motivator for world number one Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Dominic Thiem, Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev and debutants Andrey Rublev and Diego Schwartzman when the tournament's 50th edition starts on Sunday.

Djokovic can win 25 Grand Slams, says McEnroe

Djokovic can win 25 Grand Slams, says McEnroe

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic's ability to play his best tennis under pressure can help him win at least five more Grand Slam titles, John McEnroe said after the World No.1 tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's record with his 20th major at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon but aims for Olympics

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon but aims for Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Wimbledon championship

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Serena Williams, hoping to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, will start her campaign against fellow American Kristie Ahn.

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With each passing year questions are inevitably asked about whether Nadal's vice-like hold on the French Open will be loosened. Each time, the answer has been an emphatic NO.

Pavlyuchenkova opts out of US Open due to COVID-19 'insecurity'

Pavlyuchenkova opts out of US Open due to COVID-19 'insecurity'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova said on Wednesday that she will not travel to New York to take part in the US Open later this month as organisers could not guarantee her health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The US Open is set to be played from August 31-September 12 even as the country leads the world with over 4.7 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 157,000 deaths.

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday:

What brings Nadal and Federer together

What brings Nadal and Federer together

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Spaniard Rafael Nadal will team up with perennial rival Roger Federer for the third edition of the Laver Cup in Geneva next year.

Djokovic made to work for win in first match since U.S. Open final loss

Djokovic made to work for win in first match since U.S. Open final loss

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic had to work hard for a three-set victory over Hungarian Marton Fucsovics at the Paris Masters on Tuesday in his first match since losing the U.S. Open final in September.

Contador, Nadal auction memorabilia for Spanish Red Cross

Contador, Nadal auction memorabilia for Spanish Red Cross

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Alberto Contador is auctioning his bike from the 2011 Giro d'Italia and Tour de France while Rafael Nadal is selling the shirt he wore when he won the 2019 French Open to raise money for the Spanish Red Cross' fight against the coronavirus.

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was taken over by Russian forces last month, has stopped transmitting data to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations atomic watchdog has said, expressing deep concern for the staff working under Russian troops at the nuclear site in northern Ukraine.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

France, United States secure Davis Cup Finals spots

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

France, who were 2-0 up courtesy of Arthur Rinderknech and Adrian Mannarino, faced little resistance from Ecuador as wins for Benjamin Bonzi and the doubles pair of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicholas Mahut secured victory for the 10-times champions.

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 2

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Organisers are confident a rain-hit opening day will not hold up the tournament.

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi says tennis is strong enough to thrive after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic hang up their rackets.

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Homeland favorite Ashleigh Barty and Serbia's Novak Djokovic are the top seeds for the upcoming Australian Open.

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.

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Medvedev turned on by desire to win US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'The more you lose something, the more you want to win it, the more you want to gain it and take it.'

Nadal says he would not travel to US Open in present circumstances

Nadal says he would not travel to US Open in present circumstances

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Tennis is on hold until at least the start of August because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while there have been positive noises about the prospects of the US Open taking place, followed by the French Open, Rafael Nadal served a dose of reality.

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Nadal, Serena support strict COVID-19 protocols in Australia

Nadal, Serena support strict COVID-19 protocols in Australia

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'The world is suffering in general, so we can't complain'

Can the younger generation beat 'big three' at Wimbledon?

Can the younger generation beat 'big three' at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Since 2003, one of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray have won the title at Wimbledon, with the Swiss leading the way with eight titles.

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Nadal said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon was not enough time for him to recuperate

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

Nadal pulls out of Shanghai Masters with wrist injury

Nadal pulls out of Shanghai Masters with wrist injury

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The 33-year-old said that he has not had enough time to practise sufficiently due to inflammation in his left wrist.

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon if COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory at the Grand Slams but he is not against inoculation, the world number one tennis player said.

Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Rafael Nadal set up an Italian Open semi-final with Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday thanks to a 6-4, 6-0 win over Fernando Verdasco.

'Big Three' rivalry great promotion for sport: Djokovic

'Big Three' rivalry great promotion for sport: Djokovic

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Novak Djokovic still feels inspired by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the men's world number one tennis player has said, adding that the rivalry between the so-called 'Big Three' is a great promotion for the sport.

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

Nadal's grand ambitions thwarted in Australia again

Nadal's grand ambitions thwarted in Australia again

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Rafael Nadal shrugged off his derailed bid for the Grand Slam record with a pledge to keep "fighting" but the Spaniard leaves the Australian Open with familiar regrets after bowing out to a rising talent on Wednesday.

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Rediff.com30 May 2021

This year's French Open welcomes up to 5,388 spectators

Nadal says Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control

Nadal says Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Rafael Nadal will be aiming to win a record-extending 13th French Open when the re-scheduled claycourt event starts at the end of September.

Australian Open confident on Nadal, uncertain on Djokovic

Australian Open confident on Nadal, uncertain on Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is confident Rafael Nadal will be at Melbourne Park for next month's Grand Slam despite testing positive for COVID-19, but he is still uncertain whether Novak Djokovic will be playing.

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Novak Djokovic posted black screenshots on his Twitter and Instagram pages with the message "Black Lives Matter", and was joined by Federer and Nadal, the other members of the "Big Three" of men's tennis.

Lampard gets another shot at coaching

Lampard gets another shot at coaching

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Frank Lampard has been tasked with a tough challenge of resurrecting Everton