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Djokovic eyeing third US Open title but his 'serve is still a work in progress'

Djokovic eyeing third US Open title but his 'serve is still a work in progress'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

An elbow injury forced Djokovic to retire against Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in 2017. After that came a series of early tournament exits and, finally, surgery.

Djokovic, Agassi duo will be back next season

Djokovic, Agassi duo will be back next season

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Novak Djokovic will keep Andre Agassi as his head coach when he returns to action after recovering from an elbow injury which forced him to cut short his season in July, Serbia's former world number one said on Tuesday.

Cilic wins Basel title, edges nearer ATP Finals spot

Cilic wins Basel title, edges nearer ATP Finals spot

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Rafael Nadal's decision to end his season early means Cilic is actually holding the last berth for the eight-man showdown at London's O2 Arena.

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.

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.

Berdych saves match points to advance in Halle

Berdych saves match points to advance in Halle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych survived a major first-round scare at the Halle Open on Tuesday, saving three match points to struggle past 169th ranked Belgian Ruben Bemelmans 5-7, 7-6, 6-4.

Djokovic to defend Dubai title against Federer

Djokovic to defend Dubai title against Federer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will face top seed and four-times former champion Roger Federer in the final of the Dubai championships after a dramatic victory over Tomas Berdych on Friday. The Australian Open winner struggled before overcoming the third-seeded Czech, who retired injured with Djokovic leading 6-7, 6-2, 4-2. Federer defeated unseeded Richard Gasquet 6-2, 7-5 after the Frenchman had served for the second set at 5-3.

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash hapless Fulham in season opener

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash hapless Fulham in season opener

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Lacazette fired the Gunners ahead in the eighth minute after poor defending by the home side before new signing Gabriel made it 2-0 in the 49th and Aubameyang put the icing on the cake with a superb shot into the top corner.

India comes to hurricane-hit Saint Lucia's aid

India comes to hurricane-hit Saint Lucia's aid

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The hurricane, which swept over the Eastern Caribbean region, caused extensive damage estimated at between five and 10 per cent of the country's GDP.

Federer in maiden Paris final, meets Tsonga

Federer in maiden Paris final, meets Tsonga

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Swiss third seed Roger Federer, looking to become only the second player after Andre Agassi to win titles at Roland Garros and Bercy, dropped just 10 points on serve against Czech Tomas Berdych as he set up a meeting with Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who saw off American John Isner 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 in the other semi-final after saving three match points.

Berdych ends Murray streak, Federer through

Berdych ends Murray streak, Federer through

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Andy Murray's winning streak came to an end when the world number three slumped to a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 quarter-final defeat at the Paris Masters after a three-hour tussle against the fifth-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych on Friday.

Djokovic labours, World Tour Finals line-up complete

Djokovic labours, World Tour Finals line-up complete

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Novak Djokovic ran into a spot of bother before seeing off Davis Cup team mate Viktor Troicki 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 to secure his place in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters on Thursday. Czech Tomas Berdych booked his place for the ATP World Tour Finals with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Serb Janko Tipsarevic.

La Liga: Villarreal match suspended after smoke bomb thrown

La Liga: Villarreal match suspended after smoke bomb thrown

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Villarreal's La Liga match at home to Celta Vigo was suspended shortly before the final whistle when a smoke bomb was thrown on to the pitch on Saturday.

Volvo unveils all new XC90 at Rs 77.9 lakh

Volvo unveils all new XC90 at Rs 77.9 lakh

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The all new XC90 will be available in Inscription and Momentum trims.

Berdych benefits from Kavcic's benevolence

Berdych benefits from Kavcic's benevolence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Tomas Berdych's 6-3, 6-3 quarter-final win over Blaz Kavcic at the Chennai Open on Friday is a testimony to the adage -- One act of kindness deserves another.

Injured Messi almost irreplaceable: Guardiola

Injured Messi almost irreplaceable: Guardiola

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Injured Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is almost irreplaceable but the Spanish champions are determined to put his temporary absence behind them, coach Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Berdych beats Cilic to win China Open

Berdych beats Cilic to win China Open

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Third seed Tomas Berdych ended his long title drought with a clinical, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Croatian Marin Cilic on a smoggy final day at the China Open tennis on Sunday.

Davis Cup: India gets bye in 1st round

Davis Cup: India gets bye in 1st round

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Being the top seeds, the Indian Davis Cup team received a bye for the first round of the Asia/Oeceania Group I 2016 competition.

PHOTOS: Federer survives scare to enter semis, Wozniacki in final

PHOTOS: Federer survives scare to enter semis, Wozniacki in final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Roger Federer stared down defeat and saved two match points before knocking Tomas Berdych out of the Miami Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(6) victory in their thrilling quarter-final.

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

ATP Rankings: Federer overtakes Murray as world number two

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Andy Murray has lost the world number two spot to Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday, after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Madrid Masters final.

Soderling survives scare in Rotterdam

Soderling survives scare in Rotterdam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Defending champion Robin Soderling came within a point of losing to Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at the World Indoor tournament on Thursday before sealing a quarter-final spot with a 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 victory.

La Liga: Messi penalty helps under-par Barca beat Real Valladolid

La Liga: Messi penalty helps under-par Barca beat Real Valladolid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Lionel Messi scored one penalty and missed another as Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 1-0 on Saturday to open up a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga.

Djokovic destroys Berdych for crack at Federer

Djokovic destroys Berdych for crack at Federer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

A chest-thumping Novak Djokovic blasted his way past Czech Tomas Berdych 6-1, 7-6, 6-1 in a heavyweight clash on Tuesday to set up an Australian Open semi-final with Roger Federer.

Wawrinka beats Berdych, to play Malisse in final

Wawrinka beats Berdych, to play Malisse in final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Top seed Tomas Berdych crashed out of the Chennai Open after Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka registered an easy 6-3, 6-1 victory on Saturday.

Berdych breaks no sweat in Chennai opener

Berdych breaks no sweat in Chennai opener

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

It took Tomas Berdych just 45 minutes to cruise through to the second round of the Chennai Open on Tuesday. The top seed scored an emphatic 6-0, 6-1 win over Portugal's Frederico Gil to enliven proceedings at the tournament that had a day earlier witnessed the exit of its second seed and two-time defending champion, Marin Cilic.

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

There's something unique about this year's Wimbledon men's semis

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

World No 5 Roger Federer's possible records aside, it is the first time since 2003 that the semis have featured four men outside the top four in the world rankings.

Cilic eyes hat-trick of titles at Chennai

Cilic eyes hat-trick of titles at Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

Tomas Berdych stands between Marin Cilic and a third straight Chennai Open title even as the 16th edition of the tennis tournament gets underway on Monday.

Tipsarevic steers Serbia into Davis Cup final

Tipsarevic steers Serbia into Davis Cup final

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Janko Tipsarevic emerged as Serbia's hero after he beat Radek Stepanek in the decisive rubber to propel his country to their first Davis Cup final with an nerve-jangling 3-2 win over the Czech Republic.

Djokovic out of Davis Cup final doubles

Djokovic out of Davis Cup final doubles

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Serbia's World No 2 Novak Djokovic has been left out of Saturday's doubles in the Davis Cup final against holders CzechRepublic, with Nenad Zimonjic and Ilija Bozoljac named to play against Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek.

Berdych says umpire was scared of Nadal

Berdych says umpire was scared of Nadal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Rafael Nadal roared into the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Friday with a 7-6, 6-1 defeat of Czech Tomas Berdych who later accused the Spaniard of intimidating the umpire.

Somdev gets direct entry into Chennai Open

Somdev gets direct entry into Chennai Open

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

India's No. 1 Somdev Devvarman, who has won two gold medals at the ongoing Asian Games in Guangzhou, has gained a direct entry into the main draw of the men's singles at the ATP Aircel Chennai Open Tennis tournament to be held from January 3-9.

Roddick's hopes fade after Berdych defeat

Roddick's hopes fade after Berdych defeat

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Andy Roddick's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals were hanging by a thread on Wednesday as the American was beaten 7-5, 6-3 by revived Czech Tomas Berdych at the O2 Arena.

Nadal finds spark as Tour Finals get lift off

Nadal finds spark as Tour Finals get lift off

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

It took a while, but Rafael Nadal finally showed up at the ATP's end-of-year fiesta on Monday when he lit up the second day of the World Tour Finals with a compelling round robin victory against Andy Roddick.

Novak Djokovic complains about delay and 'hole' on Centre Court

Novak Djokovic complains about delay and 'hole' on Centre Court

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Second seed Novak Djokovic complained of a "hole" on Centre Court at Wimbledon after beating Adrian Mannarino in his delayed fourth-round match on Tuesday.

Berdych knocked out by French qualifier

Berdych knocked out by French qualifier

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Tomas Berdych became the first top-10 seed to fall at the French Open when he unexpectedly lost to qualifier Stephane Robert in the first round on Monday. Czech Berdych, the sixth seed and a semi-finalist last year, was beaten 3-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 9-7 on Court Two.

Yuki falls to make cut for Australian Open

Yuki falls to make cut for Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

There will be no Indian presence in the singles main draw at the Australia Open this year with Yuki Bhambri stumbling at the final hurdle, losing his third and final qualifying round match to Ernesto Escobedo, in Melbourne on Saturday.

Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign

Berdych ends Federer's Wimbledon reign

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Six-times champion and top seed Roger Federer lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday. The defeat means Federer will be absent from the men's final for the first time since 2002 when he lost in the first round.

Mexico's Hernandez follows grandfather's footsteps

Mexico's Hernandez follows grandfather's footsteps

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Mexico's Javier Hernandez literally followed in his grandfather's footsteps when he scored in the World Cup finals against France on Thursday.

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

After all, he has been champion there twice, is bang in form after a record-stretching 12th French Open, is injury free and last year was a whisker away from reaching the final.

Dangerman Soderling looms for Nadal in final

Dangerman Soderling looms for Nadal in final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2010

Champion-slayer or pantomime villain, call him what you want, but Robin Soderling proved he was no one-hit wonder on Friday when advancing to the French Open final and another showdown with Rafael Nadal.