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Day 2 at French Open: Nadal begins title defence against Bolelli

Day 2 at French Open: Nadal begins title defence against Bolelli

Rediff.com28 May 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal begins his French Open title defence, on Monday, with a clash against Italy's Simone Bolelli on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Rediff.com gives you a flashback of these events in pictures snapped right here...

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

New era dawns for Nadal sans Uncle Toni

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'It's a new era and will be like adapting to a different routine. Moya has come with new ideas and new methods of working that have worked well and we are excited'

Tears flow as Tsonga retires after French Open defeat

Tears flow as Tsonga retires after French Open defeat

Rediff.com24 May 2022

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is presented with an award after playing his final match before retiring REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Fact file: Federer and the number one ranking

Fact file: Federer and the number one ranking

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here are some facts about Federer and his ranking.

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Andy Murray has lost the world number two spot to Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Madrid Masters final.

Federer will be no walk in the park for Djokovic

Federer will be no walk in the park for Djokovic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

One thing both men have in common is that they will be aided by two men famed for their own Wimbledon duels -- Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg. That famous pair contested a hat-trick of finals from 1988 -- with Swede Edberg winning twice.

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Andy Murray will play in the singles at next week's Winston-Salem Open as he continues his comeback from hip surgery.

What to expect at French Open Day 5

What to expect at French Open Day 5

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Serena Williams faces her first seeded opponent at the French Open on Thursday and will hope to use her booming serve to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty in the second round.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

How Swiss maestro Federer is getting better with age

How Swiss maestro Federer is getting better with age

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Roger Federer conceded he has changed some things because of his age.

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Rotterdam Open in February to play in basketball's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, tournament director Richard Krajicek was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

After losing the first set, Medvedev changed his approach midway through the second set, the Russian going for broke with pretty much every shot, particularly on second serve.

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters with win over Thiem; Halep ousted

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters with win over Thiem; Halep ousted

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Tuesday

Tennis Roundup: Nishikori through to final; Sevastova to face Wozniacki

Tennis Roundup: Nishikori through to final; Sevastova to face Wozniacki

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Home favourite Kei Nishikori defeated Frenchman Richard Gasquet 7-6(2), 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Saturday, setting up a final against Russian qualifier Daniil Medvedev.

No lofty expectations for Federer on clay court return

No lofty expectations for Federer on clay court return

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Federer had skipped the clay court season the past two years since last competing in Rome in May 2016 but confirmed his participation for the tournament in Madrid earlier this year.

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

It was job well done for Novak Djokovic as he silenced Bernard Tomic and his Australian Fanatics with an emphatic 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Noskova stuns Daria; early exit for Rune in Adelaide

Noskova stuns Daria; early exit for Rune in Adelaide

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Holger Rune crashed out to Yoshihito Nishioka in the ATP 250 Adelaide International 1 first round.

Djokovic bamboozles Khachanov with drop shots in Dubai

Djokovic bamboozles Khachanov with drop shots in Dubai

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic used a dizzying array of drop shots to make short work of Karen Khachanov at the Dubai Open on Thursday, reaching the semi-finals with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over the Russian seventh seed.

US Open 2016: The most shocking upsets so far...

US Open 2016: The most shocking upsets so far...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Rediff.com presents matches that shook up US Open.

IPTL 2: Indian team snares Nadal; Japan Warriors pick Paes

IPTL 2: Indian team snares Nadal; Japan Warriors pick Paes

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Rafael Nadal will play for the Indian side in the second edition of the International Premier Tennis League.

Federer to face Youzhny in Halle final

Federer to face Youzhny in Halle final

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Roger Federer edged closer to his first title of the season when he came from a set down to beat defending champion Tommy Haas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and book a place in Sunday's Halle Open final against Mikhail Youzhny.

Pouille wraps up 10th Davis Cup title for France

Pouille wraps up 10th Davis Cup title for France

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

France won their 10th Davis Cup title when Lucas Pouille crushed Steve Darcis 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 to give the hosts a 3-2 victory in the final against neighbours Belgium on Sunday.

Belgium's Davis Cup hopes boosted as Goffin shines

Belgium's Davis Cup hopes boosted as Goffin shines

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Belgium's chances of claiming a maiden Davis Cup title against hosts France remained intact after Friday's opening singles, in which David Goffin made a huge impression, were tied 1-1.

Serena, Agassi, Rafter headline IPTL's Singapore franchise

Serena, Agassi, Rafter headline IPTL's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Heavyweights Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, and Patrick Rafter will represent Singapore Slammers for the home leg in the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) to be held from December 2-4.

Photos: Federer moves smoothly into fourth round

Photos: Federer moves smoothly into fourth round

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Roger Federer continued his smooth progress at the French Open on Friday with a straightforward 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 defeat of Bosnian Damir Dzumhur to reach the fourth round.

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

It was Roger Federer's fastest defeat since losing to Franco Squillari in 54 minutes in Sydney in 2003.

Federer of yore sets up prime time showdown with Djokovic

Federer of yore sets up prime time showdown with Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The problem with addictive TV box sets is that when the credits roll on the final episode it leaves a void.

Madrid Open: Kyrgios knocks Wawrinka out; Djokovic advances

Madrid Open: Kyrgios knocks Wawrinka out; Djokovic advances

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios let his tennis do the talking against Stanislas Wawrinka as he knocked the fourth seed out of the Madrid Open with a scintillating display on Wednesday.

French Open: Venus sent packing, Nishikori wins all-Asian battle

French Open: Venus sent packing, Nishikori wins all-Asian battle

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Images from the matches played on Day 8at the Roland Garros on Sunday

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Murray seeded for final showdown

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Murray seeded for final showdown

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Defending champion Serena Williams is the top seed in the women's draw. The American will be looking to equal Steffi Graf's Open era record by sealing a 22nd Grand Slam triumph.

Murray seals ATP Tour finals spot; Federer struggling

Murray seals ATP Tour finals spot; Federer struggling

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Britain's Andy Murray joined world number one Novak Djokovic and newly-crowned US Open champion Rafa Nadal as definite qualifiers for the ATP World Tour finals on Tuesday, but Roger Federer faces an uphill task to make the eight-man field.

Djokovic, Nadal to meet in US Open final after contrasting wins

Djokovic, Nadal to meet in US Open final after contrasting wins

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

World number one Novak Djokovic and number two Rafa Nadal set up a mouth-watering men's singles final at the US Open with victories in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

French federation president hits out at Frenchmen

French federation president hits out at Frenchmen

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

French federation president Bernard Giudicelli has hit out at the country's male players after their disappointing run at Roland Garros, saying they lacked physical strength and grit.

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Djokovic makes it 20 wins in a row, Nadal bows out

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Djokovic makes it 20 wins in a row, Nadal bows out

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Novak Djokovic beat Tomas Berdych 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8) in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters on Friday to claim his 20th consecutive win and stay on course for an unprecedented third title in a row at the event.

Thiem downs Djokovic in Monte Carlo to set up Nadal clash

Thiem downs Djokovic in Monte Carlo to set up Nadal clash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Djokovic has not reached the last eight of a tournament since last year's Wimbledon and has struggled with a long-term elbow injury.

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Angelique Kerber's recent revival faces its toughest test in the shape of Maria Sharapova when the only two former Australian Open champions in the women's draw clash in round three on Saturday. A cool front broke the grip

Tennis: Zverev enters final of Cologne event

Tennis: Zverev enters final of Cologne event

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The German world number seven claimed his first ATP crown of the year after besting Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to win the bett1HULKS Indoor title at the same venue last Sunday.

Davis Cup: Federer, Wawrinka put Switzerland ahead versus Serbia

Davis Cup: Federer, Wawrinka put Switzerland ahead versus Serbia

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Switzerland took advantage of Novak Djokovic's absence to open a 2-0 lead over last year's runners-up Serbia in their Davis Cup tie on Friday with Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka winning their singles rubbers.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer cruise; Kohlschreiber stuns Zverev

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Roger Federer handed Nick Kyrgios a 6-4 6-1 7-5 tennis masterclass by storming into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday with a ruthless display that left the Australian talking to himself and waving the white flag.