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Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Coric was quick out of the blocks at the Qi Zhong Stadium as he broke in the opening game against the top seed and only lost five points on serve to clinch the first set in 34 minutes.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title by after winning this year's Wimbledon drawing level with long-time rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Tennis: Murray's comeback ends in defeat; Federer cruises

Tennis: Murray's comeback ends in defeat; Federer cruises

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Former world number one Andy Murray's comeback from a year-long injury layoff was ended by Nick Kyrgios at Queen's Club on Tuesday but only after the Briton produced a typically dogged display of resistance.

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.

I need grasscourt tips from Roger: Schiavone

I need grasscourt tips from Roger: Schiavone

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

Francesca Schiavone can offer plenty of ideas about how to succeed on clay. When it comes to grass, however, she has only one suggestion.

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Roger Federer's struggles continued when he was beaten 7-6 (2), 6-4 by fast-rising Austrian Dominic Thiem in the third round of the Italian Open in Rome, on Thursday.

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

IN PHOTOS: Federer, other tennis stars get a taste of India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Seven-time Wimbledon champion and 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer got a taste of India when he feasted on a giant naan (bread), served with the usual non-vegetarian and vegetarian accompaniments at a signature restaurant during his second trip to the country.

PIX: Djokovic inches closer towards Slam No 25

PIX: Djokovic inches closer towards Slam No 25

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Flattens Faria in 2nd round to advance in Melbourne

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer for a second year running to retain his Wimbledon title.

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.

Lip-smacking Aus Open semis! Djokovic to meet Federer

Lip-smacking Aus Open semis! Djokovic to meet Federer

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic and No 3 seed Roger Federer will square off in a modern tennis classic when they take to centre court in the first men's semi-final at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Who is the greatest among Federer, Nadal and Djokovic?

Who is the greatest among Federer, Nadal and Djokovic?

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl said whoever ends up winning the most majors among the 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic should be considered the greatest male tennis player of the Open era. Federer, who will be 39 in August, leads the race with 20 Grand Slam singles titles, with Spaniard Nadal close on his heels with 19. Reigning world No. 1 Djokovic is three behind the Swiss with 17 majors under his belt and is the youngest of the trio - at 32 he is a year younger than Nadal.

PHOTOS: Djokovic checks tricky Seppi after Federer defuses Dimitrov

PHOTOS: Djokovic checks tricky Seppi after Federer defuses Dimitrov

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

A patient Roger Federer weathered a second set storm from Grigor Dimitrov before slapping down the Bulgarian challenger 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open and clinch his 300th win in Grand Slams.

Federer, Nadal pull out of Toronto event

Federer, Nadal pull out of Toronto event

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Toronto, leaving the tournament without three of the world's top four players, Tennis Canada said on Tuesday.

World No.1 Federer to skip Dubai Championships

World No.1 Federer to skip Dubai Championships

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The 20-time Grand Slam champion decided to opt out of the event in order to attend an award ceremony in Monte Carlo.

'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.

Federer cruises into last 16; Murray loses

Federer cruises into last 16; Murray loses

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

ormer world number one Andy Murray showed some more positive signs in his injury comeback but eventually went down in a bruising battle with Italy's Fabio Fognini.

'Without Federer US Open not the same'

'Without Federer US Open not the same'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic admitted that they miss their old rival Roger Federer, who was forced to skip the US Open for the first time since 1999 due to a knee injury.

'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.

King Roger eyes a Slam, again

King Roger eyes a Slam, again

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

Shortly after clinching his 10th major title, Roger Federer admitted that he was gunning for the Grand Slam in 2007.

PHOTOS: Federer trades shots with hero Rod Laver for charity

PHOTOS: Federer trades shots with hero Rod Laver for charity

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Roger Federer traded shots with his hero Rod Laver on Wednesday in the stadium that bears the Australian great's name before promising that his hunger for Grand Slam titles remains as strong as ever.

Federer enters the unknown against Zverev

Federer enters the unknown against Zverev

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

If seven-times champion Roger Federer is to be stopped from advancing to the last 16, Mischa Zverev will have to do something to disturb his cool.

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.

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Stop and refresh: Key for Federer, Nadal's return

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have returned to tennis in blistering form this season because they were able to recharge during injury layoffs last year, former world number two Alex Corretja has said.

Federer to miss rest of 2020 after second knee surgery

Federer to miss rest of 2020 after second knee surgery

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Roger Federer will miss the rest of the 2020 season after undergoing a second procedure on his right knee, the 20-times Grand Slam singles champion said on Wednesday. Federer struggled with injury at this year's Australian Open in Melbourne, where he lost in the semi-finals to eventual champion Novak Djokovic, and subsequently underwent surgery on the knee in February.

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

I hope I can come back one more time: Federer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Wimbledon's favourite son Roger Federer swapped his usual tennis whites for a dark suit and tie and was given a rousing standing ovation as he joined a number of Wimbledon champions dating back to the 1960s for Centre Court's centenary celebrations.

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

After six months out of the game, Federer's fairytale return continued under the lights of Rod Laver Arena where he emphatically quashed doubts about his fitness in three hours and 24 minutes of high-octane tennis.

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in French Open semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's French Open semi-final.

Kohli meets 'absolute legend' Federer!

Kohli meets 'absolute legend' Federer!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

His idol, Sachin Tendulkar, is often photographed with Roger Federer at Wimbledon. On Monday, it was the turn of Virat Kohli, India's latest batting sensation, to meet the Swiss tennis legend.

Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

He will surpass Roger Federer's record as the oldest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history on Sunday when he will be 36 years and 321 days old.

SHOCKING! Seppi dumps Federer out of Australian Open

SHOCKING! Seppi dumps Federer out of Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Second seed Roger Federer was dumped out of the Australian Open third round by Italy's Andreas Seppi on Friday.

PICS: Djokovic's hopes crushed as Federer serves up a masterclass

PICS: Djokovic's hopes crushed as Federer serves up a masterclass

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Roger Federer lit up the O2 Arena with a dazzling 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Novak Djokovic to hand the Serb an early ATP Finals exit and wreck his bid to end the year ranked number one on Thursday.

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.

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Roger Federer says he does not regret passing up the chance to topple great rival Rafael Nadal from the top of the world rankings at the ATP Finals in London this week.

Australian Open: Djokovic sets up Alcaraz quarters

Australian Open: Djokovic sets up Alcaraz quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A solitary break in the eighth game was all Djokovic needed to take the opening set, as the 37-year-old looked in total control despite playing well within himself in perfect conditions at a packed centre court.

Djokovic, Federer bow out as 'Next Gen' stars roar into semis

Djokovic, Federer bow out as 'Next Gen' stars roar into semis

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The 21-year-old has now recorded victories over all of tennis's so called 'Big Three' this year, having beaten Roger Federer at the Australian Open and Rafa Nadal in Madrid.

SABR: Federer's new attacking weapon!

SABR: Federer's new attacking weapon!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

The SABR may have also been the catalyst for the improvement in Roger Federer's backhand that was so instrumental in helping him to Australian Open victory at the start of this year, and looks set to spearhead his assault on Wimbledon.

Rusty Federer scrapes through to win season debut

Rusty Federer scrapes through to win season debut

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Roger Federer avoided an embarrassing start to the new season when he dug himself out of trouble to beat little-known journeyman John Millman 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the Brisbane International on Thursday.