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PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff Patch Up By Shaking A Leg!

PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff Patch Up By Shaking A Leg!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Wimbledon top seed Aryna Sabalenka says she has cleared the air with Coco Gauff after she raised eyebrows with her remarks in the aftermath of her French Open final loss to the American.

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has only faced Nick Kyrgios twice in his career, losing twice to him in 2017, so while he will be favourite to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown, he knows exactly how dangerous the unpredictable world number 40 Kyrgios can be.

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.

Quarter-finalist Djokovic hits US $100 million jackpot at French Open

Quarter-finalist Djokovic hits US $100 million jackpot at French Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic, on Wednesday, became the first player to earn more than US$100 million in prize money after progressing through to the quarter-finals of the French Open in Paris.

Djokovic coasts into third round

Djokovic coasts into third round

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Top seed Novak Djokovic eased into the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-2, 6-3 win over France's Florent Serra on Wednesday. Serbian Djokovic will next face Stanislas Wawrinka, seeded 13th, for a place in the quarter-finals after the Swiss beat Latvia's Ernests Gulbis 6-1, 6-4.

A rollercoaster 2020 season for Djokovic so far...

A rollercoaster 2020 season for Djokovic so far...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic was disqualified from his US Open fourth round match against Pablo Carreno Busta on Sunday after the Serbian struck a line judge with a ball following a point.

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

After toppling Nadal, Djokovic hopes to be ready for Tsitsipas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Djokovic's challenger will be a 22-year-old who is bidding to become the first Greek to win a singles major.

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Novak Djokovic said on Friday he would like to return to play in Australia again despite being deported from the country earlier this year

Nadal, Medvedev lament Djokovic's absence at US Open

Nadal, Medvedev lament Djokovic's absence at US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Novak Djokovic, who won Wimbledon to take his major singles titles to 21, has opted not to be vaccinated against COVID-19. He said on Thursday he could not fly to New York for the year's final Grand Slam.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Novak Djokovic has sealed the year-end men's world number one tennis ranking for the sixth time to go level with childhood hero Pete Sampras after closest rival Rafael Nadal opted against playing in the ATP Tour event in Sofia next week.

Djokovic continues love affair with Rod Laver Arena

Djokovic continues love affair with Rod Laver Arena

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

With Sunday's win, the world number one took his Grand Slam tally to 18, just two shy of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's men's record of 20.

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.

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa

PHOTOS: Djokovic dominates after Azarenka controversy

PHOTOS: Djokovic dominates after Azarenka controversy

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Images of the Day 11 of the Australian Open.

Australian Open practice: Djokovic gives Murray reality check

Australian Open practice: Djokovic gives Murray reality check

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing hip surgery last January, and was quickly dismantled by the six-time Australian Open champion at Margaret Court Arena before the players called time on their match after less than an hour.

Top honours for Djokovic, Barca at Laureus World Sports Awards

Top honours for Djokovic, Barca at Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Serbian tennis star and World No 1, Novak Djokovic won the Sportsman of the Year, while Spanish football giants Barcelona won big at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards in London on Monday.

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Nadal has won the Australian and the French Open back-to-back and has the chance to become the first man to win all four majors in the same year

Djokovic on brink of $100million-prize money earnings

Djokovic on brink of $100million-prize money earnings

Rediff.com30 May 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic is on verge to become the first man to win US$100 million in prize money as he aims to book his place in the quarter-finals of the French Open for the 10th time.

It's official! Djokovic set to marry girlfriend Ristic

It's official! Djokovic set to marry girlfriend Ristic

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic, announced via social media on Wednesday that he was engaged to marry his longtime girlfriend, Jelena Ristic.

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

An Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa on Sunday, ending the unvaccinated tennis superstar's hopes of winning the Australian Open and racking up a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles.

Djokovic inconsolable after Golden Slam dream ends

Djokovic inconsolable after Golden Slam dream ends

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic was unexpectedly beaten by fifth-ranked Alexander Zverev, quashing his hopes of winning an Olympic singles gold medal, the only major honour missing from his long list of accolades.

Djokovic's three-peat, a rare feat!

Djokovic's three-peat, a rare feat!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic created history at the Australian Open this year. Djokovic joined a select group of players who have performed a three-peat at the majors since tennis went professional in 1968. Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at the elite club of which Djokovic is the new member.

Pursuit of Federer's record spurred Djokovic to compete in US Open

Pursuit of Federer's record spurred Djokovic to compete in US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic decided to travel to New York for the US Open amid the COVID-19 pandemic because the 17-time Grand Slam champion did not want to pass up on the opportunity to close in on Roger Federer's record tally of 20.

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The 'Big Three' of men's tennis have found some "fresh energy" to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour, world number one Novak Djokovic said after setting up yet another title clash against his biggest rival against Rafael Nadal.

Italian Open: Djokovic to face-off with Nadal for 49th time!

Italian Open: Djokovic to face-off with Nadal for 49th time!

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The Serbian fought back from a first set bagel to storm into the quarters

Djokovic out of Queen's, Murray a doubt

Djokovic out of Queen's, Murray a doubt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

World number two Novak Djokovic pulled out of the pre-Wimbledon Queen's Club tournament in the wake of his epic 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 defeat by Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.

Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay

Djokovic eases into Rome semis after rain delay

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The Serbian second seed will now play Austrian Dominic Thiem, who shocked seven times winner Rafa Nadal on Friday but has lost his previous four encounters with Djokovic, in the evening semi-final.

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Djokovic dynasty under threat at Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Bidding for a record-extending ninth Australian Open title, the world number one and double-defending champion remains the runaway favourite at his favourite Grand Slam where he once remarked that he felt touched by the "divine".

PHOTOS: Djokovic crushes Nadal to reach final in London

PHOTOS: Djokovic crushes Nadal to reach final in London

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Novak Djokovic turned on the style to outclass old adversary Rafael Nadal and reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-3, 6-3 victory at the 02 Arena in London, on Saturday.

Mexico Open: Kyrgios stuns Djokovic

Mexico Open: Kyrgios stuns Djokovic

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Australian Nick Kyrgios served like a demon to bounce Serbia's world number two Novak Djokovic out of the quarter-finals of the Acapulco International with a 7-6(9), 7-5 victory on Friday.

Djokovic, Wawrinka in Rome final

Djokovic, Wawrinka in Rome final

Rediff.com11 May 2008

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and unseeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka will meet in the final of the Rome Masters on Sunday after their semi-final opponents retired injured on Saturday. Serbian third seed Djokovic went through after unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek, pulled out when 6-0 1-0 down while Wawrinka made the final after American sixth seed Andy Roddick withdrew at 3-0 down in the first set because of a back injury.

'Djokovic gave US Open supervisor no choice'

'Djokovic gave US Open supervisor no choice'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Djokovic was disqualified while trailing Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 6-5 in the opening set of their fourth-round tie on Sunday, striking a line judge with a petulant swipe of the ball.

I want more Grand Slams, says bleary-eyed Djokovic

I want more Grand Slams, says bleary-eyed Djokovic

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic belted out Serbian folk songs in an all-in party after clinching the Australian Open, but shrugged off a poor night's sleep to focus on more glory on the clay-courts of Roland Garros.

Djokovic survives Cilic challenge

Djokovic survives Cilic challenge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic survived a tough challenge from big-serving Croatian teen-ager Marin Cilic 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 in a late-night slugfest to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Djokovic loses in second round

Djokovic loses in second round

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The Australian Open champion was beaten by Gilles Simon of France at the Marseille Open.

Bopanna to face Djokovic at Indian Wells

Bopanna to face Djokovic at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Bopanna is back with his regular partner Pablo Cuevas for this tournament and they face Serbian team of Djokovic and Victor Troicki.

Haas topples fourth seed Djokovic

Haas topples fourth seed Djokovic

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Germany's Tommy Haas reached his first Wimbledon semi-final at the age of 31 on Wednesday, outclassing a tentative Novak Djokovic 7-5, 7-6, 4-6, 6-3.

Djokovic tiptoes into fourth round

Djokovic tiptoes into fourth round

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Novak Djokovic made serene progress into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win over American Mardy Fish Friday.