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Kyrgios retracts on support for unvaccinated players

Kyrgios retracts on support for unvaccinated players

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Australian government officials have said unvaccinated players will be barred from the tournament in January, casting doubt on whether men's world number one and reigning champion Novak Djokovic will defend his title.

Hardik-Natasa to become parents

Hardik-Natasa to become parents

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The couple got engaged on New Year's Eve in Dubai.

'Class act': Rafael Nadal lauds Novak Djokovic for contributing to relief fund

'Class act': Rafael Nadal lauds Novak Djokovic for contributing to relief fund

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Serbian tennis star Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic had announced that they will donate a million euros to help the people of Serbia combat the coronavirus. Nadal has expressed gratitude to Djokovic for contributing to his fund to aid the fight against the coronavirus.

Djokovic hopes to recover in time for next match

Djokovic hopes to recover in time for next match

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Djokovic struggled with both his serve and backhand during a 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-1 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Londero and later said his left shoulder had been bothering him for weeks with the pain getting worse during the match.

Medvedev leads Russia to third Davis Cup crown

Medvedev leads Russia to third Davis Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Russia took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid on Sunday to secure their third title and first in 15 years, as Daniil Medvedev outlasted Croatian Marin Cilic 7-6(7), 6-2.

Zverev sets up semi-final clash with Djokovic, Medvedev beats Sinner

Zverev sets up semi-final clash with Djokovic, Medvedev beats Sinner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Alexander Zverev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals where he will face world number one Novak Djokovic after a 6-2, 6-4 win over Hubert Hurkacz in Turin on Thursday.

Wrestling Worlds: Naveen in medal contention

Wrestling Worlds: Naveen in medal contention

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gurpreet, Manish out

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Delighted Djokovic wins third Madrid Open

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Delighted world number one Novak Djokovic said he was back to his best after winning a third Madrid Open title on Sunday, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4.

PIX: Hardik Pandya gets engaged!!!

PIX: Hardik Pandya gets engaged!!!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Hardik Pandya spent the New Year eve with his rumoured girlfriend Natasa Stankovic

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

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.

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.

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Djokovic will need to win in Tokyo and then the US Open later this year to achieve the feat that has so far only been accomplished by Steffi Graf in 1988.

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere

Nadal one step away from most improbable triumph

Nadal one step away from most improbable triumph

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal will become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles if he defeats the Russian in Melbourne.

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.

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Reactions to the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday.

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.

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

North Macedonia ask UEFA to probe Austria's Arnautovic's goal celebration during their Euro 2020 match on Sunday. The 32-year-old Marko Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans but denied he had using racist language towards them.

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Meet Djokovic the crowd-pleaser!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Newly crowned Australian Open champion NOvak Djokovic was not short of energy as he overpowered Andy Murray to claim his sixth Australian Open title.

Kyrgios takes a dig at Djokovic

Kyrgios takes a dig at Djokovic

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Nick Kyrgios was among the first players to react to Novak Djokovic being disqualified from the US Open.

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.

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

PIX: Messi scores in PSG's win; Real maintain lead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Images from the matches played across football leagues in Europe on Sunday.

'Missing China tennis player Peng will reappear in public soon'

'Missing China tennis player Peng will reappear in public soon'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Djokovic says Peng situation horrifying, says tennis must unite.

COVID-19: Novak Djokovic Foundation donates ventilators

COVID-19: Novak Djokovic Foundation donates ventilators

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Earlier in March, Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic had announced that they will donate one million Euros to help the people of Serbia in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

'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.

PIX: Chelsea ease past Lille; Villarreal hold Juventus

PIX: Chelsea ease past Lille; Villarreal hold Juventus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Goals in each half from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over lockdown confusion

Spanish club apologises to Djokovic over lockdown confusion

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Spanish tennis federation released a statement to clarify that tennis players were not allowed to return to courts until May 11, and were only permitted to conduct individual training outside.

Djokovic back on court in Spain

Djokovic back on court in Spain

Rediff.com5 May 2020

On Monday, Spain eased the lockdown rules that were in effect since mid-March because of the Coronavirus pandemic. But sports facilities are supposed to remain closed at least until next week in most parts of the country.

Bring on the Melbourne crowds, says Djokovic

Bring on the Melbourne crowds, says Djokovic

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Some 25,000-30,000 fans will be admitted to Melbourne Park on each day of the Grand Slam and Novak Djokovic got a taste of what was to come when he played an exhibition match in Adelaide after coming out of quarantine on Friday.

Pandya, Kohli, Tendulkar greet fans on Holi

Pandya, Kohli, Tendulkar greet fans on Holi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The cricket fraternity on Tuesday extended greetings to their fans and followers on the occasion of Holi -- the festival of colours. India captain Virat Kohli wished the people a 'safe holi'.

Djokovic leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Djokovic leads Serbia to ATP Cup glory

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Novak Djokovic proved to be a calming influence throughout

Nadal knocked out; Swiatek wins 25th straight match

Nadal knocked out; Swiatek wins 25th straight match

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Nadal had a solid start, but the 35-year-old struggled physically towards the end of the contest

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Federer 'pumped up' for return in Doha

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played a tournament since his Australian Open semi-final exit against Novak Djokovic last year, undergoing two knee surgeries since.

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

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 'sad and empty' after US Open disqualification

Djokovic 'sad and empty' after US Open disqualification

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic said he was "sad and empty" after a being disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball during his fourth-round match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to record 22 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Federer fined $3,000 for swearing at Australian Open

Federer fined $3,000 for swearing at Australian Open

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Swiss was handed a code violation for swearing in the third set of Tuesday's match after the lineswoman reported Federer to Serbian chair umpire Marijana Veljovic.