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Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

Rediff.com17 May 2016

British tennis maestro Andy Murray has reclaimed his second spot from Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings after winning his maiden Italian Open title.

Bhupathi-Bopanna seeded No 7

Bhupathi-Bopanna seeded No 7

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, who took on the All India Tennis Association to compete as a team at the London Olympics, have been seeded seventh in the men's doubles. The pair is placed a rung above the Serbian combination of singles' world No 2 Novak Djokovic and Viktor Troicki.

Bhupathi-Bopanna seeded No 7

Bhupathi-Bopanna seeded No 7

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, who took on the All India Tennis Association to compete as a team at the London Olympics, have been seeded seventh in the men's doubles. The pair is placed a rung above the Serbian combination of singles' world No 2 Novak Djokovic and Viktor Troicki.

Italian club sack coach for punching own player

Italian club sack coach for punching own player

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Fiorentina promoted team manager Vincenzo Guerini to the role of head coach on Thursday after sacking Delio Rossi for punching his own player during a match.

Djokovic beats Tsonga for third China Open title

Djokovic beats Tsonga for third China Open title

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Top-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic beat Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6, 6-2 on Sunday to win his third China Open tennis title in Beijing.

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Paes-Begemann shock top seeds in Winston-Salem

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann knocked out top seeds Lukasz Kubot and Nenad Zimonjic in straight sets to storm into the semi-finals of the ATP Winston-Salem Open.

Paes-Tecau pair in 2nd round of Thailand Open

Paes-Tecau pair in 2nd round of Thailand Open

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Leander Paes and Horia Tecau overcame a stiff resistance from the Dutch pair of Robin Haase and Jean-Julien Rojer to progress to the quarter-finals of theATP Thailand Open in Bangkok.

Djokovic, Serena face overtime in Paris

Djokovic, Serena face overtime in Paris

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will feel like they are working overtime on Friday when organisers cram all four semi-finals into a single session to try and ensure a rain-ravaged tournament ends on schedule.

Youth Olympics: Shooter Tushar Mane bags silver

Youth Olympics: Shooter Tushar Mane bags silver

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Mane, who qualified third for the final, shot 247.5 to win the silver while Grigorii Shamakov took the gold with 249.2. Aleksa Mitrovic of Serbia won the bronze with a score of 227.9.

FA Cup: Banned Ivanovic to miss Chelsea's semis

FA Cup: Banned Ivanovic to miss Chelsea's semis

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic will miss Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley after being handed a three-match ban by the Football Association (FA).

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic downs Nadal to meet Berdych in final

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic downs Nadal to meet Berdych in final

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic laid down an early French Open marker when he reached the Monte Carlos Masters final.

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena having never lost a final in Melbourne Park.

Brilliant Djokovic, Ferrer through to US Open semis

Brilliant Djokovic, Ferrer through to US Open semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Fourth-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer edged Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 6-3, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday in a see-saw slugfest marked by gutsy, gritty play to reach the semi-finals of the US Open.

Djokovic lambasts national tennis officials for bad court

Djokovic lambasts national tennis officials for bad court

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic is angry at the state of the court that will be used for this week's Davis Cup first-round tie between Serbia and Belgium.

Serena storms into US Open semis

Serena storms into US Open semis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Serena Williams, brimming with confidence and self-belief with every match she plays, stormed into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday with a 6-1, 6-3 demolition of Ana Ivanovic.

Bopanna, Nestor clinch Dubai ATP title

Bopanna, Nestor clinch Dubai ATP title

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

India's Rohan Bopanna and his partner Daniel Nestor grabbed their second ATP title.

Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup in Montreal

Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup in Montreal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

World number two Roger Federer has withdrawn from next month's Rogers Cup in Montreal, though he gave no reason for his decision in a statement released by organisers on Wednesday.

Two adrift but Nadal not chasing Federer's 20 slams

Two adrift but Nadal not chasing Federer's 20 slams

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'You can't be frustrated all the time because the neighbour has a bigger house than you, or a bigger TV or better garden. That's not the way that I see the life, you know'

CL PHOTOS: Chelsea perform heroics to enter quarters

CL PHOTOS: Chelsea perform heroics to enter quarters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Chelsea's old guard masterminded one of the club's greatest European escapes to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating Napoli 4-1 after extra time at Stamford Bridge to edge an electrifying tie 5-4 on aggregate.

'Media can't question Leander's commitment'

'Media can't question Leander's commitment'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Friday voiced its support for Leander Paes, advising a section of media to consider his illustrious Davis Cup career before questioning his commitment.

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.

US Open, Day 2: Ivanovic knocked out; Nishikori advances

US Open, Day 2: Ivanovic knocked out; Nishikori advances

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Former world No.1 Ana Ivanovic suffered a shock 6-7(4), 1-6 loss against Denisa Allertova of Czech Republic in the women's singles first round at the 2016 US Open on Tuesday. Ivanovic, the 2008 French Open winner, started off well but failed to maintain her momentum. With the scored tied 6-6, the first set went into tie-break and the Serbian star failed to keep her nerves.

Djokovic, Isner reach semis at soggy Toronto

Djokovic, Isner reach semis at soggy Toronto

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Defending champion Novak Djokovic, playing his second match in four hours, stormed into the semis of the Toronto Masters on Friday while Canadian Milos Raonic failed to deliver a similar outcome for the home crowd.

PHOTOS: Hingis-Murray are Wimbledon mixed doubles champions!

PHOTOS: Hingis-Murray are Wimbledon mixed doubles champions!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

After fellow Swiss Roger Federer had claimed a record eighth Wimbledon singles title, Hingis and Murray delighted the Centre Court crowd with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over reigning champions Heather Watson of Britain and Finland's Henri Kontinen.

'Sania's aggressive game made the task easier'

'Sania's aggressive game made the task easier'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Leander Paes and Sania Mirza looked like regular partners on the circuit as they demolished the Serbian pair of Ana Ivanovic and Nenad Zimonjic in the first round of the mixed doubles at the London Olympics, on Thursday and Paes had big praise for his partner after the win.

Vidic on course for United return in August: Ferguson

Vidic on course for United return in August: Ferguson

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic should be fit to make his long-awaited return from injury in time for the new season in August, manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday.

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Monte Carlo Masters: Goffin sends Djokovic packing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Former world number one Djokovic saved four match points but cracked under his opponent's tremendous pressure on the fifth as Goffin set up a last-four meeting with either clay court king Rafael Nadal or Argentine Diego Schwartzman.

Guys, take your shirt off!

Guys, take your shirt off!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Check out how fans go wild when tennis stars take off their shirts.

Djokovic up against confident Mayer for semi-final spot

Djokovic up against confident Mayer for semi-final spot

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

A year to the day after becoming World No 1, Novak Djokovic hopes to award himself the anniversary present of a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Chelsea defender Ivanovic charged by FA

Chelsea defender Ivanovic charged by FA

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for an incident in the game against Wigan Athletic at the weekend, the FA said in a statement on Tuesday.

Bhupathi-Bopanna loses in quarters

Bhupathi-Bopanna loses in quarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Leander Paes and Anderson failed to clear the second-round hurdle, going down to the Serbian pair of Janko Tipsarevic and Nenad Zimonjic at the AEGON Championships in London.

Pouille's best-laid plan goes awry against Djokovic

Pouille's best-laid plan goes awry against Djokovic

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Pouille had devised a strategy with his coach Amelie Mauresmo to topple the top seed in the semi-final at a floodlit Rod Laver Arena.

Nadal's participation in Tour finals in the balance

Nadal's participation in Tour finals in the balance

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

World number one Rafa Nadal's participation in the season-ending Tour finals hung in the balance when the Spaniard pulled out of the Paris Masters with injury on Friday.

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Nadal fends off Djokovic for ninth Rome title

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Rafael Nadal won a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 title with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 victory over Novak Djokovic in the Italian Open final on Sunday.

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

US Open: What went wrong for ousted Wawrinka

US Open: What went wrong for ousted Wawrinka

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Wawrinka, making his first return to the site of his 2016 triumph since undergoing knee surgery, showed he was still shaking off the ring rust despite encouraging victories in the first two rounds.

PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic rally into French Open semis

PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic rally into French Open semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Novak Djokovic came back from the brink to save four match points before he downed local favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 5-7, 5-7, 7-6, 6-1 in the French Open quarter-finals and keep alive his dream of holding all four Grand Slam titles on Tuesday.

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

Vanquished Djokovic heaps praise on mercurial Medvedev

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

After losing the first set, Medvedev changed his approach midway through the second set, the Russian going for broke with pretty much every shot, particularly on second serve.

Djokovic reigns in Paris; Barty wins WTA Finals

Djokovic reigns in Paris; Barty wins WTA Finals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic saw off Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 to win his fifth Paris Masters title on Sunday in a warning to his rivals ahead of the ATP Finals, while Ashleigh Barty finished the season in style by beating defending champion Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3 to add the WTA Finals title to her end-of-year world number one rank.ing

Wins give Federer and Djokovic food for thought

Wins give Federer and Djokovic food for thought

Rediff.com29 May 2012

First-round victories at the French Open put Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in reflective mood on Monday, with the Swiss chalking up a new landmark and the Serbian world number one considering the pressure of always trying to win.