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'Who's going to match this kid for the next few years?'

'Who's going to match this kid for the next few years?'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Certainly the prospect of another showdown at the US Open in a few weeks is exciting, but whether or not 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic can stretch his career long enough to battle Carlos Alcaraz on a regular basis is questionable.

China Open: Djokovic, Nadal make perfect start with easy wins

China Open: Djokovic, Nadal make perfect start with easy wins

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and the man who can dislodge him from the top spot by next week, Rafael Nadal, kicked off their China Open campaign with straight set victories on Tuesday.

Djokovic gets seventh time lucky against Nadal at Roland Garros

Djokovic gets seventh time lucky against Nadal at Roland Garros

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 to move into the semi-finals of the French Open, in the process spoiling the Spaniard's 29th birthday celebrations.

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic blasted past qualifier Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo.

Djokovic eyeing third US Open title but his 'serve is still a work in progress'

Djokovic eyeing third US Open title but his 'serve is still a work in progress'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

An elbow injury forced Djokovic to retire against Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in 2017. After that came a series of early tournament exits and, finally, surgery.

Canas to meet Djokovic in Miami final

Canas to meet Djokovic in Miami final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Argentine Guillermo Canas tamed big-hitting Croat Ivan Ljubicic 7-5 6-2 to reach the final of the Sony Ericsson Open on Friday, underlining his return to top form following a 15-months doping ban.

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the US Open.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

French Open PIX: Nadal, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki out

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to his new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Djokovic dismisses talk of boycott over prize money

Djokovic dismisses talk of boycott over prize money

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has distanced himself from reports that he called for a boycott of next year's tournament unless there was an increase in prize money.

Nadal to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo final

Nadal to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal held off a late challenge from Briton Andy Murray to move to the brink of a record fifth consecutive title at the Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-2, 7-6 semi-final win on Saturday.

ATP Finals: Djokovic outplays younger Zverev, Cilic still in hunt for semis

ATP Finals: Djokovic outplays younger Zverev, Cilic still in hunt for semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

It was the 31-year-old Serb's second comfortable win in the Gustavo Kuerten group and combined with Marin Cilic's 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-4 defeat of American John Isner later in the day, he sealed his place in the semi-finals at the year-ender for the eighth time.

I was indirectly approached for fixing, admits Djokovic

I was indirectly approached for fixing, admits Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic said an approach had been made offering him $200,000 to throw a match at the St Petersburg Open.

Djokovic, Nadal on semi-final collision course in Paris

Djokovic, Nadal on semi-final collision course in Paris

Rediff.com20 May 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic is on a French Open semi-final collision course with nine-times champion Rafael Nadal after the draw was made on Friday.

Champion Djokovic faces tough opening match at Wimbledon

Champion Djokovic faces tough opening match at Wimbledon

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

As tradition demands the Serb will open play on Centre Court on Monday as defending men's champion but rather than a gentle loosener the 28-year-old faces a real danger in the form of Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber, the world number 33.

Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome; Zverev marches on

Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome; Zverev marches on

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down to ease past Fabio Fognini 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday and set up a mouth-watering clash against long-time adversary Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's final. Djokovic plotted a similar path to the Spanish clay-court king when the Serb lost the first set against Japan's Kei Nishikori before recovering to win 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 and seal an open-era record 51st career meeting against Nadal.

PHOTOS: Djokovic fights back to beat Federer in epic Wimbledon final

PHOTOS: Djokovic fights back to beat Federer in epic Wimbledon final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Photos of the Wimbledon final game between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Serbs could be unwelcome guests in Russia

Serbs could be unwelcome guests in Russia

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Still riding a wave of euphoria after their Australian Open success, Novak Djokovic and Nenad Zimonjic could turn out to be unwelcome guests in Moscow for Serbia's Davis Cup tie against Russia.

Djokovic and Wozniacki crash out of Miami Open

Djokovic and Wozniacki crash out of Miami Open

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic's hopes of turning around his season at the Miami Open ended in the second round when he was defeated 6-3, 6-4 by Frenchman Benoit Paire.

Djokovic urges youth 'dream big and work hard' at UN speech

Djokovic urges youth 'dream big and work hard' at UN speech

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

It was one of the big days in the life of World No 1 Novak Djokovic when he addressed the United Nations on Friday and encouraged youth to follow ones dreams and cultivate sporting values like teamwork and fairplay.

An even battle on cards as motivated Djokovic faces-off against sublime Federer

An even battle on cards as motivated Djokovic faces-off against sublime Federer

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Both players burn with heaps of motivation to hoist the winner's trophy at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the last grand moment of the 2015 slam season.

Djokovic masters Del Potro to retain Shanghai crown

Djokovic masters Del Potro to retain Shanghai crown

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

World No 2 Novak Djokovic produced a magical display to overcome the ferocious hitting of Argentine Juan Martin del Potro and successfully defend the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday.

I'm at the pinnacle in my career: Djokovic

I'm at the pinnacle in my career: Djokovic

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

I physically feel very fit. I'm very motivated to keep on playing on a very high level, says Novak Djokovic.

Italian Open: Murray thumped by Fognini, Djokovic eases through

Italian Open: Murray thumped by Fognini, Djokovic eases through

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Defending champion and world number one Andy Murray was swept aside by home favourite Fabio Fognini at the Italian Open on Tuesday, being completely outplayed in a 6-2, 6-4 defeat.

Djokovic offers to apologise to upset Wimbledon ballgirl

Djokovic offers to apologise to upset Wimbledon ballgirl

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic promised to apologise to a shaken ball girl for an outburst during his tough five set victory over big-serving South African Kevin Anderson on Tuesday.

'Djokovic's particpation tilts the balance in Serbia's favour'

'Djokovic's particpation tilts the balance in Serbia's favour'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

India's Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali feels that although world No 1 Novak Djokovic's participation will tilt the balance in Serbia's favour in the upcoming Davis Cup World Group play-off tie, it would be a tie worth remembering for the spectators.

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if I don't get killed!'

Wawrinka sets up Djoko clash: 'I'll enjoy it if I don't get killed!'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Stan Wawrinka rolled back the years as the 38-year-old Swiss proved the old adage that class is permanent and form temporary by knocking out seeded Argentine Tomas Etcheverry.

Djokovic denies report that 2007 loss to Santoro was fixed

Djokovic denies report that 2007 loss to Santoro was fixed

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic has denied an Italian media report he deliberately lost a match in 2007 that has been linked to a wider scandal involving alleged corruption in tennis. The 28-year-old world number one, who easily beat French teenager Quentin Halys on Wednesday to advance to the Australian Open third round, was asked about a report in Italian newspaper Tuttosport that he had deliberately lost to now-retired French player Fabrice Santoro at the Paris Masters. "It's not true," the Serb said with a shrug and shake of his head. "What it is to say? I've lost that match. "Anybody can create a story about that match or for that matter any of the matches of the top players losing in the early rounds, I think it's just absurd." "You can pick any match that you like that the top player lost and just create a story out of it."

Madrid Masters: Djokovic to meet Murray in blockbuster final

Madrid Masters: Djokovic to meet Murray in blockbuster final

Rediff.com8 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic will meet second-ranked Andy Murray in a blockbuster final at the Madrid Open after beating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic caps brilliant year with World Tour Finals win over Federer

PHOTOS: Djokovic caps brilliant year with World Tour Finals win over Federer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The immaculate Serb became the first player in the Tour Finals' 46-year history to claim the title four times in a row

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Rafael Nadal is hunting a record-extending and almost unbelievable 12th Roland Garros title is remarkable in itself.

PHOTOS: Groin no problem for Djokovic as good friend Ibra watches

PHOTOS: Groin no problem for Djokovic as good friend Ibra watches

Rediff.com29 May 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic's had to take a medical timeout before completing a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 dominating win over Luxembourg's Gilles Muller at Roland Garros on Thursday.

Djokovic, Serena avoid distractions of French Open 'circus'

Djokovic, Serena avoid distractions of French Open 'circus'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A competitor lambasted the French Open as "one big circus" on Thursday as soggy weather once again came back to exasperate players seeking a foothold in the semi-finals of the rain-hit claycourt major.

Stylish Istomin says demolishing Djokovic 'feels unreal'

Stylish Istomin says demolishing Djokovic 'feels unreal'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Exhausted by a near five-hour contest, Denis Istomin struggled to formulate his thoughts following his stunning upset of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

US Open: Djokovic wears down Murray to reach last four

US Open: Djokovic wears down Murray to reach last four

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

World number one Novak Djokovic wore down his old foe Andy Murray in a typically grueling encounter under the lights at Flushing Meadows to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.

Can Djokovic replicate rich form he enjoyed in 2011?

Can Djokovic replicate rich form he enjoyed in 2011?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic heads into the European clay court season in ominous form after his victory over Andy Murray in the final of the Miami Open on Sunday.

Indian Wells: Djokovic thrashes Nadal to meet Raonic in final

Indian Wells: Djokovic thrashes Nadal to meet Raonic in final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to a fifth title at Indian Wells with a 7-6(5), 6-2 victory over long-time rival Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in California on Saturday.

Djokovic dominates Nadal to win third Italian Open title

Djokovic dominates Nadal to win third Italian Open title

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Novak Djokovic came from a set down to beat Rafael Nadal for the fourth time in a row and claim his third Italian Open title with an impressive 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in Rome.

Djokovic wins his first Japan Open; Osaka takes 2nd Asian title

Djokovic wins his first Japan Open; Osaka takes 2nd Asian title

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

It was a triumphant return to the tour for Djokovic