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Djokovic downs Medvedev to claim record sixth Paris Masters title

Djokovic downs Medvedev to claim record sixth Paris Masters title

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title by avenging his U.S Open final defeat against Russian Daniil Medvedev with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in Sunday's showpiece match.

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.

World Tour Finals: Ferrer stuns Djokovic, reaches semis

World Tour Finals: Ferrer stuns Djokovic, reaches semis

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Spain's David Ferrer stunned World No. 1 Novak Djokovic to reach the ATP World Tour semi-finals on Wednesday, outplaying the Serb 6-3, 6-1 at the O2 Arena.

Injured Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of Qatar Open

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The 30-year-old Serb had been scheduled to start the new season at an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi on Friday when an elbow injury flared up.

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 to face Murray in Dubai semis

Djokovic to face Murray in Dubai semis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

World number one Novak Djokovic beat fellow-Serb Janko Tipsarevic 6-1, 7-6 in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday to set up a meeting with Andy Murray in the last four.

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.

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The former world number one said he had an honest conversation with Djokovic before taking up the coaching role between the end of 2013 and 2016.

Nadal 'sorry' for Djokovic but says he knew the risks

Nadal 'sorry' for Djokovic but says he knew the risks

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal said he feels sorry for Novak Djokovic after the world number one was denied entry into Australia but added that the Serb knew for months he could potentially face problems if he arrived without being vaccinated against COVID-19.

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

What just happened at Roland Garros centre court?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Paris St Germain forward Ousmane Dembele got a roaring welcome usually reserved for tennis champions when he carried the freshly-won Champions League trophy onto centre court on Monday.

'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool

'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic threw his racket on the ground, drawing a warning from the chair umpire.

How Hollywood star Butler inspired Djokovic to US Open triumph

How Hollywood star Butler inspired Djokovic to US Open triumph

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Novak Djokovic summoned some cinematic inspiration to help him conquer grand slam king Roger Federer and silence the roaring supporters of the Swiss at Sunday's US Open men's final.

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Djokovic serves menacing notice of intent

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Djokovic remained unflustered despite dropping the opening set and suffering several tumbles on the greasy surface.

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.

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 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.

Djokovic feels 'relief' after bid for calendar Grand Slam falls short

Djokovic feels 'relief' after bid for calendar Grand Slam falls short

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic's loss in the US Open final on Sunday denied him a calendar-year Grand Slam but the Serbian world number one said he was just happy his chase for perfection was finally over.

Madrid Open: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray cruise into quarters

Madrid Open: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray cruise into quarters

Rediff.com6 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and defending champion Andy Murray produced contrasting performances to secure their berths in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters on Thursday.

Aus Open: When big-hearted Simon almost did Djokovic in

Aus Open: When big-hearted Simon almost did Djokovic in

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Gilles Simon will carry the distinction of being the first man to prise a set off Novak Djokovic at this year's Australian Open but the lion-hearted Frenchman was crushed after going down in a five-set classic on Sunday.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

Djokovic survives scare as Musetti retires in Paris

Djokovic survives scare as Musetti retires in Paris

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

It was unclear exactly what happened to world number 76 Musetti whose stylish game was threatening to send Djokovic to his earliest Roland Garros exit since 2009.

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.

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.

Djokovic struggles to reach quarters

Djokovic struggles to reach quarters

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame tenacious Czech Jan Hernych 7-5, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the Marseille Open on Thursday.

Can Djokovic dethrone claycourt king Nadal?

Can Djokovic dethrone claycourt king Nadal?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Novak Djokovic has suffered more than his fair share of heartache against Rafael Nadal at the French Open but Sunday's final offers him a chance to dethrone the claycourt king.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic cruises; Raducanu ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic cruises; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Lucas Pouille, on Friday, to storm into his seventh Australian Open final and set up a mouthwatering title match with Rafael Nadal.

Fit Djokovic ready to face challenge for fifth Australia Open crown

Fit Djokovic ready to face challenge for fifth Australia Open crown

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Novak Djokovic pronounced himself fit and raring to go in search of his fifth Australian Open title on Sunday after overcoming a bout of illness that had prompted social media users to suggest he was in doubt for the tournament.

Wimbledon: Another day, another milestone for Djoko!

Wimbledon: Another day, another milestone for Djoko!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Another day, another milestone reached for Novak Djokovic as he racked up Grand Slam victory number 350.

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.

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.

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Kohlschreiber, 35, stunned the top seed and five-times former champion 6-4, 6-4 in Indian Wells, leaving the Serb to conclude it had just been "one of those days".

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.

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.

Why Djokovic should seek Federer's advice

Why Djokovic should seek Federer's advice

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

A floundering Novak Djokovic should seek advice from evergreen Swiss maestro Roger Federer in order to rediscover his vintage self, the Serb's former Davis Cup coach Bogdan Obradovic said.

Rio shock! Del Potro sends Djokovic packing

Rio shock! Del Potro sends Djokovic packing

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out of Rio Games in the first round on Sunday by Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, who also defeated him in the bronze medal match at the London Olympics.

Tsonga surrenders in face of Djokovic juggernaut

Tsonga surrenders in face of Djokovic juggernaut

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

World number one Novak Djokovic advanced to the final of the Montreal Masters when Frenchman Jo Wilfried Tsonga retired trailing 6-4, 3-0 on Saturday, leaving the sensational Serb on the brink of a record-smashing title.

Djokovic, Tsonga in Wimbledon rematch

Djokovic, Tsonga in Wimbledon rematch

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

Novak Djokovic's reign as world number one remained unblemished as the Serb blasted Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-2, 6-1 off the court to ease into the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters on Friday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic pounds Paul to set up Tsitsipas final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic advanced to a record-extending 10th Australian Open final with an emphatic win over American Tommy Paul.

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Djokovic in final

Alcaraz's Australian dream: To conquer Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Alcaraz missed last year's tournament with a hamstring injury