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Wimbledon: Djokovic's solid start to title defence; Federer advances

Wimbledon: Djokovic's solid start to title defence; Federer advances

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Photos from the Wimbledon matches on Day 1

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

'Novak deserves like a little star next to his name right now'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic deserves a "little star" next to his name for a spectacular 2015 season that saw him win three grand slams among his 11 titles but the men's game is not simply a matter of the Serb versus the rest, Roger Federer said.

French Open PIX: Halep rallies to advance; Djokovic, Kvitova through

French Open PIX: Halep rallies to advance; Djokovic, Kvitova through

Rediff.com30 May 2018

IMAGES from matches played on Day 4 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Roger Federer: Casting a spell with elegance, grace and artistry

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Federer may never glide across it as only he can, or any other Grand Slam court for that matter, again. But his legacy will never fade.

Will it be Nadal versus Djoko in Sunday's final?

Will it be Nadal versus Djoko in Sunday's final?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Defending US Open champion Rafael Nadal and twice winner Novak Djokovic are one victory away from renewing their rivalry in the final with both expected to get through their semis on Friday.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

PHOTOS: Solid Nadal dismisses Almagro; Djokovic ignores groin worries to advance

PHOTOS: Solid Nadal dismisses Almagro; Djokovic ignores groin worries to advance

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Rafa Nadal got his usual confidence boost from Nicolas Almagro at Roland Garros, reaching the third round with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 victory -- his fourth without dropping a set against his Spanish compatriot on the Paris clay.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer and Djokovic cruise; Halep survives

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

World number one Simona Halep saved three match-points before edging past an inspired Lauren Davis 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 in a thrilling marathon to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

This is the reason Nishikori lost in US Open semis

This is the reason Nishikori lost in US Open semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Kei Nishikori was run ragged by Novak Djokovic in their US Open semi-final on Friday and conceded he had been overwhelmed by the Serb's aggression and energy.

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.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Djokovic downs Murray to advance to China Open final

Sports Shorts: Djokovic downs Murray to advance to China Open final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

World No 1 Novak Djokovic maintained his perfect tournament record and advanced to his fifth China Open final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Andy Murray on Saturday.

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

What to expect at Australian Open Day 4

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Eleven years after their first meeting in the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will take a trip down memory lane on Thursday to renew their rivalry in the second round in Melbourne.

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic felt he was a different player to the Wimbledon winner of old but comparisons were inevitable on Wednesday as the Serb rolled into the semi-finals for the first time since 2015.

Agassi open to return to 'high pressure' coaching role

Agassi open to return to 'high pressure' coaching role

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The American former world number one, who retired in 2006, said his first steps into coaching were "challenging, interesting and educational".

Time to expand the 'Big Four' in men's tennis to 'Big Five'?

Time to expand the 'Big Four' in men's tennis to 'Big Five'?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Following Stanislas Wawrinka's win at the US Open on Sunday, it may finally be time to officially expand the 'Big Four' in men's tennis to the 'Big Five'.

World champion Djoker now in Nasty, Superbrat's company

World champion Djoker now in Nasty, Superbrat's company

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Novak Djokovic's 6-3, 6-4 demolition of the top-ranked Spaniard in the ATP World Tour Finals made him only the seventh player to win the year-end championship at least three times. We take a look at the players who preceded the Serb to the feat.

'Stars aligned' says confident Federer ahead of final

'Stars aligned' says confident Federer ahead of final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

'Djokovic is going to feel pressure, that's for sure, but then for Federer it might be his last chance'

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Federer rues 'opportunity missed' after Wimbledon epic

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Federer, meanwhile, became the first man to lose a Wimbledon singles final after holding match points since 1948 when John Bromwich failed to convert three of them against Bob Falkenburg.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Murray lifts Wimbledon title, makes history

Murray lifts Wimbledon title, makes history

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

World No 2 Andy Murray beat World No 1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to win the 2013 Wimbledon Championship.

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Australian Open draw has opened up a potential can of worms for security organisers at Melbourne Park, with rival Serb and Croatian supporters to be thrown into close proximity for Novak Djokovic's second round match against Croatia's Ivan Dodig.

Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Bautista Agut to win title

Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Bautista Agut to win title

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Andy Murray powered his way to a third Shanghai Masters title by beating Spanish 15th seed Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(1), 6-1 in Sunday's final to close in on Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings.

Nadal's grand ambitions thwarted in Australia again

Nadal's grand ambitions thwarted in Australia again

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Rafael Nadal shrugged off his derailed bid for the Grand Slam record with a pledge to keep "fighting" but the Spaniard leaves the Australian Open with familiar regrets after bowing out to a rising talent on Wednesday.

Ready for big clash of styles in US Open men's final?

Ready for big clash of styles in US Open men's final?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Novak Djokovic heads into his US Open final clash with Juan Martin del Potro on Sunday knowing he faces a challenge - a very big challenge indeed.

Murray says his best years can still be ahead of him

Murray says his best years can still be ahead of him

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Andy Murray believes the best years of his career could still be ahead after confirming his status as world number one by beating Novak Djokovic to claim the ATP Tour Finals crown on Sunday. Murray, 29, became the oldest man since 1974 to reach the top of the rankings for the first time last month and the way he dominated the final months of the season, winning five titles and 24 matches in a row, suggests he could be right.

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Another year, same question - Can anyone stop Nadal?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With each passing year questions are inevitably asked about whether Nadal's vice-like hold on the French Open will be loosened. Each time, the answer has been an emphatic NO.

Bopanna-Qureshi pair in Indian Wells semis

Bopanna-Qureshi pair in Indian Wells semis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The Rohan Bopanna-Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi juggernaut continued to roll in the ATP BNP Paribas Open as the Indo-Pak pair advanced to the semifinals with a straight-set triumph over Serbs Novak Djokovic and Viktor Troicki in Indian Wells on Wednesday.

At his peak, Novak now hungry for bite of the Parisian desert

At his peak, Novak now hungry for bite of the Parisian desert

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic vanquished Andy Murray for the fourth time in an Australian Open final on Sunday to win a record-equalling sixth title and serve notice to his rivals that he could surpass even his stellar 2015 this year.

Olympics: World No. 1 Barty out in Round 1; Murray withdraws

Olympics: World No. 1 Barty out in Round 1; Murray withdraws

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty was shocked in the first round of the women's singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. The Australian was beaten by Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-3.

Explained: What revised tennis rankings mean for top five men

Explained: What revised tennis rankings mean for top five men

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Men's governing body ATP on Monday unveiled a revised system for calculating world rankings when the season resumes in August following a five-month suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally the ATP rankings operates on a formula of 18 best results over 52 weeks but will now cover a 22-month period from March 2019 through December 2020.

Will Murray, Wawrinka lift their game at French Open?

Will Murray, Wawrinka lift their game at French Open?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

World number two Novak Djokovic expects Stanislas Wawrinka and Andy Murray to lift their game at the French Open despite failing to make an impact so far in the clay court season.

Record final has banished mental demons: Nadal

Record final has banished mental demons: Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Rafa Nadal soothed his disappointment at yet another loss to Novak Djokovic in the longest ever Grand Slam final by declaring he was at least free of the mental chokehold the Serb had placed him under throughout last year.

Andy Murray claims Vienna title to stay on course for No.1 ranking

Andy Murray claims Vienna title to stay on course for No.1 ranking

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Andy Murray's charge towards the world number one ranking continued as he beat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 7-6(6) to claim the Vienna Open title on Sunday. The Briton, seeking to end Serbian Novak Djokovic's stranglehold on the number one spot by the end of the year, was cruising towards his third consecutive title before Tsonga turned the match into a real fight.

What went wrong for Del Potro in US Open final

What went wrong for Del Potro in US Open final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Juan Martin del Potro rued not being able to take the chances that fell his way in Sunday's US Open final but was full of admiration for the quality of champion Novak Djokovic's play.

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Shapovalov will meet Rafael Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.

PIX: Zverev youngest ATP Tour Finals champion

PIX: Zverev youngest ATP Tour Finals champion

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Stuns World No 1 Djokovic to win 'biggest title of career'

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches on Day 8 at the French Open

Tennis: Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tournament

Tennis: Kvitova ready for return in all-Czech tournament

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The tournament, with eight players in both the men's and women's draw, will resemble regular tennis as much as possible.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Nadal to clash in semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Images from the men's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Wednesday.