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McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Andre Agassi and world number four Novak Djokovic need to work together for at least a month if the American's coaching is to have a long-term impact on the struggling Serb's game, three-times Wimbledon champion John McEnroe said.

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Novak Djokovic is arguably the best returner the game has ever seen, is the best athlete and has an engaging personality, there is only so much love to go around.

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.

Djokovic, Ferrer in Dubai final

Djokovic, Ferrer in Dubai final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

World number three Novak Djokovic reached his first final of the season when he beat third-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 at the Dubai Championships on Friday. The Serb will face fourth seed David Ferrer after the Spaniard overwhelmed Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-2, 6-2.

My body says it's overload: Djokovic

My body says it's overload: Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

A year that began with a 41-match winning streak, included three grand slam titles and saw him knock Rafa Nadal off his perch ended in tame fashion for a "drained" Novak Djokovic when he made an early exit from the ATP World Tour Finals, on Friday.

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

Wozniacki upstages Djokovic in mock interview

Wozniacki upstages Djokovic in mock interview

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

Caroline Wozniacki revealed her mischievous side again at Wimbledon on Saturday as the world number one hijacked Novak Djokovic's pre-tournament press conference.

The one big concern for Djokovic about US Open

The one big concern for Djokovic about US Open

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic says he is excited by the prospect of playing at the US Open but says it would only be fair if every player eligible is able to compete. The Unites States Tennis Association (USTA) announced this week that the US Open would go ahead at the end of August without fans and with strict health protocols in place.

PIX: Djokovic fights off Berrettini to set up Nadal semi-final

PIX: Djokovic fights off Berrettini to set up Nadal semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The 34-year-old bellowed a series of frightening roars after completing a victory that at one stage looked like a formality but became increasingly fraught as Berrettini threw the kitchen sink at the Serb who becomes only the second man to reach 40 Grand Slam semi-finals after Roger Federer.

Valiant Murray's Slam hopes dashed by relentless Djokovic

Valiant Murray's Slam hopes dashed by relentless Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Andy Murray ran and ran until the skin on his feet came off and still it was not quite enough. The Briton's hopes of winning his second successive Grand Slam title were ended by the resilience and defensive brilliance of world number one Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.

Tsonga overpowers Djokovic for title

Tsonga overpowers Djokovic for title

Rediff.com28 Sep 2008

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga won his maiden tour title after beating top seed Novak Djokovic 7-6, 6-4 at the Thailand Open.

ATP Finals: Medvedev routs Djokovic in straight sets

ATP Finals: Medvedev routs Djokovic in straight sets

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic had enough on his plate already on Wednesday without marauding Russian Daniil Medvedev pummelling him to a shock 6-3, 6-3 defeat at the ATP Finals.

Djokovic shrugs off ankle scare

Djokovic shrugs off ankle scare

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

The Australian Open champion beat Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in his opening match at the US Open.

PIX: 57 rallies, high humidity -- Djokovic ground by Millman before win

PIX: 57 rallies, high humidity -- Djokovic ground by Millman before win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'Almost three hours. It's midnight now. Credit to John for putting up a great battle'

Djokovic battles through to round 4

Djokovic battles through to round 4

Rediff.com28 May 2011

A relentless Novak Djokovic shrugged off Juan Martin Del Potro while Andy Murray overcame a nasty ankle injury as the second and fourth seeds joined champion Rafa Nadal in the French Open fourth round on Saturday.

Felled Djokovic considers break after 18 painful months

Felled Djokovic considers break after 18 painful months

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The three-time champion retired hurt from his quarter-final against Tomas Berdych after he had lost the opening set and was down a break in the second.

Djokovic tames Tsonga for first Slam

Djokovic tames Tsonga for first Slam

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Novak Djokovic scored a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 victory over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Australian Open final.

Chung gives Djokovic a taste of his own medicine

Chung gives Djokovic a taste of his own medicine

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Djokovic, who has ruled like no other on Rod Laver Arena simply had no answer as Chung, nine years his junior, wore him into the ground to win.

Djokovic sinks Fish in final

Djokovic sinks Fish in final

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Novak Djokovic held off a fightback by American Mardy Fish to win the Pacific Life Open final 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.

Destiny's child Djokovic speechless after surpassing Sampras

Destiny's child Djokovic speechless after surpassing Sampras

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

'It ranks right at the top. Under the circumstances, playing against Nadal, such an important match, it's amazing," the 31-year-old told reporters after needing barely two hours to extend his perfect record in seven Australian Open finals'

Nadal is French Open favourite, not Djokovic: Federer

Nadal is French Open favourite, not Djokovic: Federer

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Whatever the season's results or pundits may suggest, Rafael Nadal -- and not Novak Djokovic -- is the top favourite for the French Open title this year, Roger Federer assessed.

Veteran Haas ends Djokovic dominance in Miami

Veteran Haas ends Djokovic dominance in Miami

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Germany's Tommy Haas recorded the upset of the tournament when he stunned two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-4 in the fourth round of the Sony Open at Miami on Tuesday.

Djokovic, Del Potro go through in Dubai

Djokovic, Del Potro go through in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Novak Djokovic trounced fellow Serb Viktor Troicki 6-1, 6-4 in the Dubai Championships first round on Tuesday as the world number one extended his unbeaten run to 14 matches.

Struggling Djokovic searching for answers as slide continues

Struggling Djokovic searching for answers as slide continues

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The Serb, who turned 30 last month, will drop outside the top two for the first time since march 2011 on Monday -- quite a contrast to a year ago when his domination of men's tennis was complete after winning the French Open for the first time.

Djokovic stuns Federer to enter final

Djokovic stuns Federer to enter final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic got the better of defending champion Roger Federer on Thursday to get into the men's final of the Australian Open for the second time. The Serb, a champion at Melbourne in 2008, ended the Swiss player's hopes of a fifth title Down Under with a 7-6, 7-5, 6-4 win.

Djokovic left sweating after Tipsarevic shock

Djokovic left sweating after Tipsarevic shock

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Novak Djokovic was left sweating on a place in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday after losing for the first time in his career to fellow-Serb Janko Tipsarevic.

PIX: Djokovic wins third successive Australian Open

PIX: Djokovic wins third successive Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic became the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era when he beat third seed Andy Murray 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a battle of attrition on Sunday.

Djokovic clinches third successive Australian Open title

Djokovic clinches third successive Australian Open title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic became the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era after following his victory over Britain's Andy Murray in the men's singles final in Melbourne, on Sunday.

Djokovic named Balkan athlete of the year

Djokovic named Balkan athlete of the year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Serbia's World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has been named Balkan Athlete of the Year, the Bulgarian state news agency (BTA) said on Tuesday.

Djokovic off to winning start in Eastbourne

Djokovic off to winning start in Eastbourne

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Three-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic beat Canadian Vasek Pospisil 6-4, 6-3 in his first grasscourt match of the season on Wednesday to reach the third round at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Live tennis action is a fading memory during the coronavirus shutdown but 20,000 fans tuned in to watch old rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray chew the fat on Instagram on Friday. Sitting on their sofas at home, the duo spent an entertaining hour reminiscing about some of the classics in their 36-match series, painful losses and even came up with the perfect tennis player.

Why Djokovic is facing resistance from Federer, Nadal

Why Djokovic is facing resistance from Federer, Nadal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic announced his resignation as head of the ATP's Player Council and intends to form a new breakaway body to represent athletes -- but his plans have immediately met with stiff resistance from within tennis.

PIX: Federer survives huge scare; Djokovic eases through

PIX: Federer survives huge scare; Djokovic eases through

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Roger Federer faced down local battler John Millman 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(8) in a five-set thriller on Friday night to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open. Defending champion Novak Djokovic thumped Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday to stay on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park. Images from Day 5 of the 2020 Australian Open.

Roddick crushes Djokovic

Roddick crushes Djokovic

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

Big-serving American Andy Roddick hammered an out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-2 on Friday to advance to the semi-finals of the ATP event at Indian Wells. Roddick broke the third-seeded Serb twice in each set to book his place in the last four against world number one Rafael Nadal, who crushed Argentinean Juan Martin Del Potro 6-2, 6-4 in a later match.

Djokovic, Murray score impressive wins

Djokovic, Murray score impressive wins

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Novak Djokovic opened his title bid at the Montreal Masters with an impressive 6-3, 6-3 win over Nicolas Kiefer.

Djokovic, Nadal battle through at Madrid Open

Djokovic, Nadal battle through at Madrid Open

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The Spaniard, who has never gone beyond the quarter-finals in a grand slam, grew in confidence in the second set, however, with the backing of the home support on the Manolo Santana court and saved two break points before forcing a decider.

Youzhny stuns Djokovic to reach Rotterdam final

Youzhny stuns Djokovic to reach Rotterdam final

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Russian Mikhail Youzhny upset top seed Novak Djokovic 7-6, 7-6 on Saturday to reach the final of the World Indoor Tournament. Sixth seed Youzhny, the 2007 champion, next faces Swede Robin Soderling who overcame Nikolay Davydenko of Russia 7-6, 6-4.

Paris Masters: Djokovic beats Federer to reach final

Paris Masters: Djokovic beats Federer to reach final

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Novak Djokovic won the battle of the former world number ones by subduing Roger Federer 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in an entertaining encounter to reach the Paris Masters final on Saturday.

Murray's wife deserves credit for his recent success: Djokovic

Murray's wife deserves credit for his recent success: Djokovic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

World No. 2 Novak Djokovic believes Andy Murray's wife Kim Sears deserves much credit for the British tennis star's recent success on the tennis court. The British tennis ace ended Djokovic's three-year reign at the top of the tennis world this month after defeating the Serb in straights in the summit clash of the ATP World Tour Finals. Murray dethroned Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in a contest to earn his first title at the ATP finals and make sure he remained No. 1 until next season.

Dubai Championships: Federer floors Djokovic in straight sets

Dubai Championships: Federer floors Djokovic in straight sets

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Roger Federer beat Novak Djokovic 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the Dubai Championships.