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The 27-year-old who shocked tennis world at Wimbledon

The 27-year-old who shocked tennis world at Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Eubanks is into his first Grand Slam quarter-final after beating fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Monday

Physically extraordinary Djokovic is battle ready, asserts coach Agassi

Physically extraordinary Djokovic is battle ready, asserts coach Agassi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Physically extraordinary Djokovic is battle ready, asserts coach Agassi

Bollettieri, renowned coach to tennis legends, dies

Bollettieri, renowned coach to tennis legends, dies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Bollettieri founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in 1978. It was bought by the International Management Group in 1987.

Agassi says Nadal ahead of Federer as all-time best. Is he?

Agassi says Nadal ahead of Federer as all-time best. Is he?

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has picked Spaniard Rafael Nadal over Swiss maestro Roger Federer as the greatest tennis player ever, according to a newspaper report on Thursday.

What is the Australian Open men's trophy named?

What is the Australian Open men's trophy named?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Test your knowledge on the Australian Open.

Djokovic parts ways with coach Agassi

Djokovic parts ways with coach Agassi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The split means Djokovic is now left with his part-time coach and former world number eight Radek Stepanek.

Fritz stops Nadal's winning streak, earns Indian Wells title

Fritz stops Nadal's winning streak, earns Indian Wells title

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Nadal's unbeaten streak of 20 matches in the year 2022 came to an end as he lost to Taylor Fritz

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The Australian Open men's singles final offers a rematch of the dramatic 2021 French Open final, in which Djokovic came back from two sets down to snatch the title and leave Greek Tsitsipas heartbroken.

McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

McEnroe urges Agassi to spend more time with Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Andre Agassi and world number four Novak Djokovic need to work together for at least a month if the American's coaching is to have a long-term impact on the struggling Serb's game, three-times Wimbledon champion John McEnroe said.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

Agassi's inspiring note to 'decima'-chasing Nadal

Agassi's inspiring note to 'decima'-chasing Nadal

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Former Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has penned a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal where he has expressed his support to the Spaniard who is seeking to clinch his 10th French Open title.

Organisers slam Agassi pullout

Organisers slam Agassi pullout

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Dhoni's retirement talk and the Agassi analogy

Dhoni's retirement talk and the Agassi analogy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

We will look at alternatives if Dhoni doesn't deliver: Prasad

Agassi open to return to 'high pressure' coaching role

Agassi open to return to 'high pressure' coaching role

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The American former world number one, who retired in 2006, said his first steps into coaching were "challenging, interesting and educational".

Wimbledon: Bookies favour Andy Roddick

Wimbledon: Bookies favour Andy Roddick

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The American is quoted at 11-4 with compatriot Andre Agassi second favourite on 100-30.

'Agassi could bring something special to Djokovic'

'Agassi could bring something special to Djokovic'

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Novak Djokovic could be on the verge of 'something special' after teaming up with Andre Agassi for the French Open, former Roland Garros runner-up Henri Leconte said on Tuesday.

Agassi only full of praise for modern tennis players

Agassi only full of praise for modern tennis players

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'These guys, they can do everything I did on a return, except they have even a little more coverage'

PHOTOS: How your favourite sports stars celebrated Halloween

PHOTOS: How your favourite sports stars celebrated Halloween

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

As the world celebrated Halloween on Monday, our favourite tennis stars and footballers didn't want to be left behind in all the celebrations.

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

World number one Rafael Nadal has been drawn alongside defending champion Alexander Zverev, Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) reported.

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.

Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

Djokovic makes winning French Open start on Agassi's watch

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Defending champion Novak Djokovic enjoyed a winning French Open start under new coach Andre Agassi on Monday, cruising past Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the first round.

REVEALED! Why Djokovic decided to work with Agassi

REVEALED! Why Djokovic decided to work with Agassi

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Novak Djokovic says the decision to begin working with Andre Agassi came after he realised something had to change if he was to maintain a level of success throughout his career.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Djokovic winning Wimbledon should not surprise anyone: Agassi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Novak Djokovic has lost his aura of invincibility but coach Andre Agassi says nobody should be surprised if the Serb goes on to claim his fourth Wimbledon title this month.

Djokovic absence opens Grand Slam window of opportunity

Djokovic absence opens Grand Slam window of opportunity

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Djokovic will be nowhere near the centre court after losing his bid to overturn a second visa cancellation.

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the man who rattled through the Indian batting order, but was rarely as hated as Waqar or Shoaib Akhtar, observes Vaibhav Raghunandan.

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Reaching the semi-finals at the 2014 Wimbledon and the 2017 Australian Open remain his best returns in Grand Slams.

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Roberto Bautista Agut predicted a great future for Jannik Sinner after going down to the Italian teenager

World Cup sidelights: It's love all when Agassi and Graf watch football

World Cup sidelights: It's love all when Agassi and Graf watch football

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Legendary tennis couple Steffi Graf and husband Andre Agassi watched as Germany and U.S.A. played their Group G tie which the Germans won 1-0.

Agassi sees IPTL as welcome addition but not game-changer

Agassi sees IPTL as welcome addition but not game-changer

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Andre Agassi predicted fans would warm to the IPTL once they fully understand its complex scoring system.

Serena, Agassi, Rafter headline IPTL's Singapore franchise

Serena, Agassi, Rafter headline IPTL's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Heavyweights Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, and Patrick Rafter will represent Singapore Slammers for the home leg in the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) to be held from December 2-4.

Nadal overcomes Kyrgios in Indian Wells thriller

Nadal overcomes Kyrgios in Indian Wells thriller

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Rafael Nadal dug deep to beat mercurial wildcard Nick Kyrgios 7-6(0), 5-7, 6-4 in a blockbuster quarter-final match that lived up to the hype at Indian Wells on Thursday.

What to watch out for on Day 6 of French Open

What to watch out for on Day 6 of French Open

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Things to watch out for on Day Six of the French Open on Friday:

Agassi shocked, saddened by Armstrong confession

Agassi shocked, saddened by Armstrong confession

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Andre Agassi was shocked and saddened by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's confession to using performance-enhancing drugs and the eight-times Grand Slam champion said tighter, more frequent dope testing procedures in tennis would be good for the sport.

PHOTOS: Agassi, Sampras World Tennis Day showdown in London

PHOTOS: Agassi, Sampras World Tennis Day showdown in London

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

With American men's tennis experiencing lean times compared to the days of Agassi, Pete Sampras, Jim Courier and before that Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe, the Las Vegan's brainpower would be sought after in the locker room and practice courts.

Blow for Bhupathi's IPTL; Agassi may opt out

Blow for Bhupathi's IPTL; Agassi may opt out

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Andre Agassi will snub the inaugural International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) if it clashes with Thanksgiving, the former world number one said the day after being signed up by the Singapore franchise.

VOTE: Agassi says Federer 'class above' Sampras. Do you agree?

VOTE: Agassi says Federer 'class above' Sampras. Do you agree?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Tennis great Andre Agassi has said that seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer is 'a class above' Pete Sampras and that Rafael Nadal could eventually be better than the Swiss.

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Gavaskar buys stake in International Premier Tennis League's Singapore franchise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

A self-confessed tennis fan, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has bought stake in the the Singapore franchise of veteran Mahesh Bhupathi's ambitious brainchild -- the International Premier Tennis League.

Can Djokovic avoid joining Sampras and Co?

Can Djokovic avoid joining Sampras and Co?

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Even as Novak Djokovic embarks on his latest attempt at the elusive Roland Garros title, rediff.com takes a look at a few legendary names in the game who failed to complete their Grand Slam collection, following repeated failures at the French Open.

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

This former champ tells it straight on Day 4 at Roland Garros

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The Swedish former world number one is in the French capital soaking up all the action as a presenter for broadcaster Eurosport's daily flagship show 'Game, Set and Mats'.