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Djokovic domination over Murray continues with Miami title

Djokovic domination over Murray continues with Miami title

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic continued his impressive run of form, winning the Miami Open over Andy Murray 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-0 at Key Biscayne on Sunday.

Djokovic stages great escape to enter Dubai final

Djokovic stages great escape to enter Dubai final

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic saved three match points to beat France's Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6(8), 6-1 on Friday as he set up a final showdown at the Dubai Open with Greek second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic is yet to lose this year and the Australian Open champion extended his unbeaten run in 2020 to 17 matches with what was also his 17th win over Monfils.

Federer, Djokovic set up semi-final after easy wins

Federer, Djokovic set up semi-final after easy wins

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Novak Djokovic motored into the Wimbledon semi-finals with a quick-fire 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Germany's Florian Mayer while Federer ruthlessly dismantled Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Nadal, bidding for a record-extending 14th French Open title, won the first five games of the match as he looked on course to repeat his drubbing of the Serb in last year's final.

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

World men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic headed reluctantly home on Monday after being kicked out of Australia because of his COVID-19 unvaccinated status, but the government left the door open for a possible return to his favourite Grand Slam in 2023.

Zverev stuns Djokovic to win Italian Open

Zverev stuns Djokovic to win Italian Open

Rediff.com21 May 2017

German youngster Alexander Zverev pulled off the biggest win of his career on Sunday when he beat world number two Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 to win the Italian Open on Sunday.

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Novak Djokovic kicked off his season in style with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Canadian talent Denis Shapovalov on his favourite Rod Laver Arena court on Tuesday before returning to lead Serbia to a doubles victory that sealed their ATP Cup opener 2-1.

PHOTOS: Khachanov stuns Djokovic to win Paris Masters

PHOTOS: Khachanov stuns Djokovic to win Paris Masters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Earning his fourth straight win over a top-10 player this week, Khachanov, whose muscular game resembles that of his childhood hero Marat Safin, a Russian three-times winner in Paris, picked up the biggest title of his burgeoning career.

Will Djokovic's reverse psychology work?

Will Djokovic's reverse psychology work?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The French Open is the only Grand Slam title to have eluded Novak Djokovic and the steely-eyed Serb has adopted a philosophy of reverse psychology in a bid to claim the coveted crown.

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider.

Djokovic survives Kohlschreiber scare in Monte Carlo

Djokovic survives Kohlschreiber scare in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

A furious Djokovic went on to smash his racket three times on the court and was met with a chorus of boos from the spectators.

Djokovic wins Rome Masters

Djokovic wins Rome Masters

Rediff.com11 May 2008

World number three Novak Djokovic came back from a set down to beat unseeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and claim the Rome Masters title on Sunday.

Djokovic hits out at crammed US Open schedule

Djokovic hits out at crammed US Open schedule

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Novak Djokovic was happy to complete his weather-delayed semi-final victory over David Ferrer in sunshine on Sunday but the Serb still lashed out at the US Open's crammed schedule.

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid at French Open?

Will injuries hamper Djokovic's final bid at French Open?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Novak Djokovic will be favourite to reach his 27th Grand Slam final when he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open semis on Friday but what had been a smooth path through the draw has suddenly got a little rocky.

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.

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Tournaments continue to be played in front of a handful of fans at most.

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic rediscovered a ruthless streak when it mattered most to stay on course for a career slam with a nail-biting 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 6-1 win over Andy Murray to reach the French Open final on Saturday.

Djokovic plays down talk of dip

Djokovic plays down talk of dip

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Novak Djokovic refused to be downhearted after his Wimbledon title defence ended in semi-final defeat by an inspired Roger Federer on Centre Court on Friday.

Novak Djokovic complains about delay and 'hole' on Centre Court

Novak Djokovic complains about delay and 'hole' on Centre Court

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Second seed Novak Djokovic complained of a "hole" on Centre Court at Wimbledon after beating Adrian Mannarino in his delayed fourth-round match on Tuesday.

Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Novak Djokovic was in imperious form before the circuit came to a halt. Djokovic said he initially struggled to cope with the uncertainty surrounding when tennis can restart after its shutdown in early March due to the novel coronavirus.

Can Djokovic go past Nadal and Federer?

Can Djokovic go past Nadal and Federer?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

No sooner had Novak Djokovic claimed his 17th Grand Slam trophy by triumphing at the Australian Open for the eighth time on Sunday, the Serb was already setting himself a deadline to claim the record of major titles. Djokovic's 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in a thriller over fifth seed Dominic Thiem drew him within three slams of Roger Federer's haul of 20 and two behind second-placed Rafa Nadal's 19.

Djokovic in his prime and threatening record books

Djokovic in his prime and threatening record books

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The 28-year-old Serb's initial slow accumulation of major silverware after his breakthrough at the 2008 Australian Open has accelerated to such an extent that talk of him surpassing the likes of Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal and even Roger Federer is no longer fanciful.

'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.

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The first leg of Djokovic's Adria Tour is being held at his tennis complex by the Danube River, with Germany's Alexander Zverev, Austrian Dominic Thiem and Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov arriving for the event.

Novak Djokovic: Repeat. Three-peat.

Novak Djokovic: Repeat. Three-peat.

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

He is the first player to win an ATP tournament three times in succession on seven different occasions!

Federer, Djokovic advance to Shanghai semis

Federer, Djokovic advance to Shanghai semis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer returned to form to beat Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-6(4) and reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday.

Djokovic favourite as 'Big Four' take final bow

Djokovic favourite as 'Big Four' take final bow

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic's star still burns bright as he returns to Melbourne Park in search of a record seventh Australian Open title.

Djokovic eases past compatriot in Doha

Djokovic eases past compatriot in Doha

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic polished off fellow Serb Dusan Lajovic 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday.

Djokovic to reassess options over elbow injury

Djokovic to reassess options over elbow injury

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Novak Djokovic said he would have to reassess the way forward for his injured elbow after it flared up again during his shock defeat by Chung Hyeon at the Australian Open on Monday.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Rod Laver leads applause for Djokovic

Rod Laver leads applause for Djokovic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Australian tennis great Rod Laver has wished Novak Djokovic luck in matching his feat of securing all four Grand Slams in a calendar year, a day after the Serb secured ownership of all four of the sport's major titles.

Tsonga powers past Djokovic

Tsonga powers past Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Feb 2009

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga overpowered world number three Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 to book his place in the Marseille Open final on Saturday. World number 12 Tsonga, who has now won his last four matches against Djokovic since losing to the Serb in the Australian Open final in 2008, will face Michael Llodra in an all-French final after the Parisian beat compatriot Gilles Simon 7-6, 6-2 in the other semi-final.

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic after toppling Nadal

I'll remember this forever, says Djokovic after toppling Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic said his win over Rafa Nadal in Friday's epic French Open semi-final was one of the top three matches he had played and he would remember it forever.

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

Djokovic has a mountain to climb at French Open

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The world No 1 is certainly buoyed by the prospect of emulating his achievement of holding all four majors but knows that nothing less than perfection will be required.

How Djokovic overcame flu to beat CIlic

How Djokovic overcame flu to beat CIlic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Djokovic had his personal best winning sequence of 30 consecutive sets ended as Cilic played almost flawlessly aggressive tennis to draw first blood in a magnificent duel.

Djokovic 'disappointed' after being done in by Istomin high

Djokovic 'disappointed' after being done in by Istomin high

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

A deflated Novak Djokovic blamed a bad day at the office for his stunning second-round elimination by Uzbek wildcard Denis Istomin which condemned the Serb to his earliest grand slam exit in nearly a decade.

PHOTOS: Djokovic imperious, Murray survives Verdasco scare

PHOTOS: Djokovic imperious, Murray survives Verdasco scare

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Images from gentlemen singles quarter-finals of the Wimbledon championships on day nine at the All England Club.

Why spectators want Djokovic's opponents to win

Why spectators want Djokovic's opponents to win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'If one thing seemed clear in this week of very uneven tennis in Melbourne though, the much celebrated golden age of tennis may be over.'

Target 20: Djokovic returns to Wimbledon with eye on record

Target 20: Djokovic returns to Wimbledon with eye on record

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Nadal will not be playing at Wimbledon, having decided to rest, while eight-time champion Federer is showing signs that, at 39, the window of opportunity to win one more Slam is closing.

Thailand Open: Djokovic in quarters

Thailand Open: Djokovic in quarters

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Top seed Novak Djokovic breezed into the quarter-finals of the $576,000 Thailand Open after a 6-1, 6-3 victory over German qualifier Simon Stadler on Thursday.