News for 'Serbian Novak Djokovic'

Making peace with this fact made Djokovic the best

Making peace with this fact made Djokovic the best

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The moment Novak Djokovic accepted that being part of the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal era was a chance, not a curse, everything improved for him.

Djokovic apologises for angry outburst

Djokovic apologises for angry outburst

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Novak Djokovic said he overreacted to jokes about his long list of injuries when he lashed out at Andy Roddick after defeating the American on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open. Roddick had commented to the crowd courtside after his previous match on the assorted maladies cited by Djokovic, who complained about stomach, hip, ankle and breathing problems during his five-set win against Spain's Tommy Robredo.

Wild weather no obstacle for Djokovic at Sydney

Wild weather no obstacle for Djokovic at Sydney

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic overcame the distraction of two violent thunderstorms to beat Croatia's Mario Ancic 6-3 6-4 on Thursday in the quarter-finals of the Sydney International.

Djokovic beats Federer for Dubai title

Djokovic beats Federer for Dubai title

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Defending champion Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive title at the Dubai championships when he defeated top seed Roger Federer 6-3, 6-3 in just 71 minutes on Saturday.

Djokovic beats Berdych to level Davis Cup final

Djokovic beats Berdych to level Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Serbian world number two Novak Djokovic forced the Davis Cup final against holders Czech Republic into a decisive fifth rubber on Sunday with a 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-2 win over Tomas Berdych in the opening reverse singles.

Djokovic fights to play Australian Open, Czech player also held

Djokovic fights to play Australian Open, Czech player also held

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Tennis World No. 1 Novak Djokovic spent Orthodox Christmas in Australian immigration detention on Friday as his lawyers fought a government decision to remove him from the country that could scupper his shot at a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam.

Djokovic bid for missing Grand Slam gathers pace vs Cilic

Djokovic bid for missing Grand Slam gathers pace vs Cilic

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Second seed Novak Djokovic tackles Croatia's Marin Cilic in the third round of the French Open on Friday as his attempt to win the only grand slam title to elude him gathers pace.

Just landed in Delhi: Federer

Just landed in Delhi: Federer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Indian tennis courts are set to be dazzled like never before when global icons like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Confident Djokovic thinks Nadal's the man to beat at the US Open

Confident Djokovic thinks Nadal's the man to beat at the US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic is doing it all these days, despite the grilling preparations for the US Open that will start on Monday.

Djokovic slips out of Queen's

Djokovic slips out of Queen's

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Fourth seed Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon preparations were thrown off course on Friday when he was upstaged by Arnaud Clement in the third round at Queen's.

Roddick, Djokovic reach last 16

Roddick, Djokovic reach last 16

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Novak Djokovic scraped past Robin Soderling 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the Rome Masters.

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic survives Zverev scare, Murray cruises

Shanghai Masters: Djokovic survives Zverev scare, Murray cruises

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic recovered from a first-set loss to overcome Germany's Mischa Zverev while Britain's Andy Murray swept past Belgium's David Goffin to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday.

Djokovic wins first Masters crown

Djokovic wins first Masters crown

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

The Serb beat Guiilermo Canas 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the Miami Masters on Sunday.

Djokovic feels close to his stunning 2011 form

Djokovic feels close to his stunning 2011 form

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Oozing confidence after making a sizzling 13-0 start to the year, Novak Djokovic looks every inch the same player who reigned supreme in the men's game during his astonishingly successful 2011 season.

Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to revive his bid to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open.

Nadal asks for clarity in Djokovic case; players tired of saga

Nadal asks for clarity in Djokovic case; players tired of saga

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal said on Saturday "too many questions" still needed to be answered concerning Novak Djokovic's bid to play at the Australian Open, while other leading players lamented how the saga had overshadowed the year's first Grand Slam.

Revealed! The secret to Djokovic's Grand Slam success

Revealed! The secret to Djokovic's Grand Slam success

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Since his June trek with his wife up Mont Sainte-Victoire, the mountain that famously also served as an inspiration for Paul Cezanne, the 31-year-old has added a pair of Grand Slam titles to his resume.

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about a decision to grant him a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play in the Australian Open.

Djokovic to pip Federer and finish year as World No 1

Djokovic to pip Federer and finish year as World No 1

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Novak Djokovic will move above Roger Federer to No 1 in the world rankings next week and is guaranteed to retain the top spot until the end of the year, the ATP Tour said.

Inspired Djokovic powers Serbia into Davis Cup semi-finals

Inspired Djokovic powers Serbia into Davis Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Serbia had their backs to the wall when Kazakh veteran Mikhail Kukushkin beat debutant Miomir Kecmanovic in a three-hour epic in the first singles rubber. But Djokovic calmly levelled the tie with a straight-sets defeat of Alexander Bublik before returning to court to team up with Nikola Cacic and beat Kazakh pair Andrey Golubev and Aleksandr Nedovyesov 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz fended off in-form American Tommy Paul to reach the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals on Thursday

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Prizmic test; Sakkari through

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Prizmic test; Sakkari through

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Images from Day 1 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

Djokovic bamboozles Khachanov with drop shots in Dubai

Djokovic bamboozles Khachanov with drop shots in Dubai

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic used a dizzying array of drop shots to make short work of Karen Khachanov at the Dubai Open on Thursday, reaching the semi-finals with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over the Russian seventh seed.

Wawrinka fights back to beat Djokovic in US Open final

Wawrinka fights back to beat Djokovic in US Open final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Third seed Stan Wawrinka battled back after losing the first set to beat top-seeded defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-7(1-7), 6-4, 7-5, in the men's singles final of the US Open final at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

Madrid Open: Djokovic sets up semi-final showdown with Nishikori

Madrid Open: Djokovic sets up semi-final showdown with Nishikori

Rediff.com7 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovicremained on course for his fifth title of the season after defeating 11th seed Milos Raonic in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters on Saturday.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic survives scare to reach third round

Rogers Cup: Djokovic survives scare to reach third round

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Novak Djokovic was given a scare in his North American hardcourt season opener but managed to prevail with a 7-5, 7-6(3) victory over Luxembourg's Gilles Mueller on Wednesday to reach the third round of the Rogers Cup.

In PHOTOS: Djokovic's rise ten years since Grand Slam debut

In PHOTOS: Djokovic's rise ten years since Grand Slam debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A summary of Novak Djokovic's rise in the tennis circuit in photos.

Images: Inspired Djokovic tames Nadal in final

Images: Inspired Djokovic tames Nadal in final

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

Novak Djokovic proved he is the dominant force in men's tennis by outplaying defending champion Rafa Nadal to win Wimbledon for the first time with an emphatic 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 victory in the final on Sunday.

Steely Djokovic on top of the world

Steely Djokovic on top of the world

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Novak Djokovic is enjoying such a magical year that even patchy form and the acrobatic brilliance of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga could not stop him reaching his first Wimbledon final and becoming world number one on Friday.

She's done nothing wrong: Djokovic backs US Open line judge

She's done nothing wrong: Djokovic backs US Open line judge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Djokovic urges angry fanbase not to turn on US Open line judge

Djokovic faces hazardous route at French Open

Djokovic faces hazardous route at French Open

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Novak Djokovic's route to a maiden title at Roland Garros and the world number one ranking could be a hazardous one following Friday's draw for the French Open which starts on Sunday.

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The 6-foot-5 frame of Matteo Berrettini will be standing in the way of Novak Djokovic's relentless pursuit of hoarding as many tennis milestones as possible when the two meet in a Wimbledon final where both men will be eyeing the record books.

Angry Djokovic sets up Federer showdown

Angry Djokovic sets up Federer showdown

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Novak Djokovic outgunned Andy Roddick in a high-quality shootout to set up a tantalising semi-final with four-times champion Roger Federer.

Djokovic back in detention after Australia cancel visa

Djokovic back in detention after Australia cancel visa

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic will spend Saturday night in immigration detention before the world's tennis number one seeks a court ruling to stop his deportation and keep alive his bid for a record 21st major title at the Australian Open.

Nadal to face Djokovic in final

Nadal to face Djokovic in final

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Rafael Nadal ended Andy Roddick's bid for a record fifth title at Queen's by charging into the final with a 7-5, 6-4 win.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Wimbledon champion Djokovic flying high again after 'turbulence'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

"This is going to be a huge confidence boost and springboard for whatever is coming up and for the rest of my career."

Less than 500 points behind Djokovic, Federer eyes top spot

Less than 500 points behind Djokovic, Federer eyes top spot

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Roger Federer has his sights set on ending the year as the world's top-ranked player after the 33-year-old claimed his fifth title of the year in his home town.

Federer defeats Djokovic for sixth title this year

Federer defeats Djokovic for sixth title this year

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

World number one Roger Federer underlined his dominant position in the game by securing his sixth ATP title of the year with an impressive 6-0, 7-6 win over Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Open final on Sunday.

Djokovic downs Murray to take Shanghai title

Djokovic downs Murray to take Shanghai title

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Novak Djokovic exacted revenge on Andy Murray for his U.S. Open final defeat by outlasting the Briton 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters tennis title on Sunday.

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

Djokovic relishing fan influx at charity tournament

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The first leg of Djokovic's Adria Tour is being held at his tennis complex by the Danube River, with Germany's Alexander Zverev, Austrian Dominic Thiem and Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov arriving for the event.