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Doubles specialists sue ATP

Doubles specialists sue ATP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

The ATP has pushed for changes in scoring rules and qualifying methods for doubles competitions at tour events

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner beat defending champion and Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title.

ATP chief Drewett dies aged 54

ATP chief Drewett dies aged 54

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Brad Drewett, executive chairman and president of the men's ATP Tour since 2012, died aged 54 on Friday from Motor Neurone Disease, the ATP said in a statement.

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Taylor Fritz moved closer to the semis of the season-ending ATP Finals after the American beat Alex de Minaur 5-7 6-4 6-3 in their last group game on Thursday, but he will have to wait and see if Jannik Sinner can take a set off Daniil Medvedev.

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

Federer to make comeback in March at ATP event in Doha

Federer to make comeback in March at ATP event in Doha

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Roger Federer will make his return to the tennis circuit from a double knee surgery at an ATP 250 tournament in Qatar in March, having not played since last year's Australian Open.

Bublik wins first claycourt title in Gstaad

Bublik wins first claycourt title in Gstaad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

France's Boisson wins first WTA title in Hamburg

ATF demands quota for ATP events

ATF demands quota for ATP events

Rediff.com2 Sep 2007

The Asian tennis body wants 25 percent of the field at every event held in the continent is reserved for their players.

India stuns Switzerland, but where's the tennis plan?

India stuns Switzerland, but where's the tennis plan?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

But the big question that keeps striking the mind is, if Indian tennis system can actually claim this win as its own. The answer is: partially.

Nadal to skip ATP events in Asia due to injury

Nadal to skip ATP events in Asia due to injury

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he would skip the Asian leg of the ATP tour to recover from the knee injury he picked up at the US Open, a decision that will boost Novak Djokovic's chances of ending the year top of the rankings.

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Poland's Hurkacz was a force to reckon with on serve -- firing 24 aces in the match -- but he ran out of steam in the final set

Bryan-Sock claim ATP Finals doubles title

Bryan-Sock claim ATP Finals doubles title

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The American duo won 5-7, 6-1, 13-11 as they added the season-ending crown to the Wimbledon and US Open titles.

On the ATP Tour  winning in succession is what matters

On the ATP Tour winning in succession is what matters

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Rafael Nadal's mauling of Novak Djokovic in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday was memorable in more ways than one.

Davydenko wins appeal against ATP

Davydenko wins appeal against ATP

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Russian Nikolay Davydenko has won his appeal against a fine for not trying hard enough during a match.

Agassi, Roddick criticise ATP

Agassi, Roddick criticise ATP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

Henman reveals Why Wimbledon won't go beyond 14 days

Henman reveals Why Wimbledon won't go beyond 14 days

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Wimbledon organisers have 'zero appetite' to turn the Championships into a 15-day event

Djokovic withdraws from Rome Masters

Djokovic withdraws from Rome Masters

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this year's Italian Open, organisers said on Tuesday.

ATP to probe Murray corruption claims

ATP to probe Murray corruption claims

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Earlier on Tuesday, Murray said players were aware that matches on the ATP Tour were being thrown. "It is pretty disappointing for all the players, but everyone knows that it goes on," the Scot, who is in Moscow for the Kremlin Cup, told the BBC.

Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup

Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Roger Federer's decision to withdraw means Switzerland can no longer take part in the nation-based event on January 3-12

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Maria Sharapova was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Newport

French Open: Ruud fumes over rankings 'rat race'

French Open: Ruud fumes over rankings 'rat race'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Ruud criticises ATP rankings 'rat race'

The dream team: Djokovic and Murray join forces

The dream team: Djokovic and Murray join forces

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Retired tennis great Andy Murray has agreed to join Novak Djokovic's team and will coach him at the Australian Open next year, the Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion said on Saturday.

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The WTA and ATP have jointly announced on Tuesday new scheduling regulations that restrict evening matches to two per court and per day, with a recommended start time of 1830 local time to curb matches from concluding in the early morning hours.

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday

Tour Finals: Rusty Nadal out; Alcaraz is new World No 1

Tour Finals: Rusty Nadal out; Alcaraz is new World No 1

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Auger-Aliassime, now coached by Nadal's uncle and long-time mentor Toni who sat in his box, will face Fritz in his final group match with a chance of making the last four.

'I wake up in the morning trying to find ways to beat him'

'I wake up in the morning trying to find ways to beat him'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Italy's Sinner and Spain's Alcaraz have won two Grand Slams each this year, with Alcaraz beating Sinner in closely fought clashes at the French Open semi-finals and the China Open final.

Sousa seals first ATP win for Portugal

Sousa seals first ATP win for Portugal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

Unheralded Joao Sousa completed a fairytale run at the Malaysian Open on Sunday when he beat France's Julien Benneteau 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the final to become the first Portuguese to win an ATP Tour title.

Sinner ends Atmane's dream run; meets Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Sinner ends Atmane's dream run; meets Alcaraz in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner, playing on his 24th birthday, ended French qualifier Terence Atmane's dream run at the Cincinnati Open with a 7-6(4), 6-2 win on Saturday to reach the final of the US Open tune-up event.

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

With Federer certain, young Austrian Dominic Thiem is third in the ATP race to London, followed by Stan Wawrinka, Alexander Zverev, Djokovic, world number one Andy Murray, and Belgium's David Goffin.

Zverev beats Shelton; sets up Stuttgart final with Fritz

Zverev beats Shelton; sets up Stuttgart final with Fritz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Zverev and Shelton tested each other in a high-quality encounter before the world number three played a near flawless tiebreak to clinch the match in little over two hours and stretch his career win-loss record over the American to 3-0.

There is favouritism in anti-doping system, says Djokovic

There is favouritism in anti-doping system, says Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic said a majority of players believe favouritism is at play in the tennis anti-doping system.

Buoyant Alcaraz Seeks Double Delight At US Open!

Buoyant Alcaraz Seeks Double Delight At US Open!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz heads to the US Open in his now-familiar role as chief challenger to defending champion Jannik Sinner and the Spaniard will be driven this year by the twin pursuit of Grand Slam glory and the World No. 1 ranking.

Tennis round-up: Dzumhur battles to become Bosnia's first ATP finalist

Tennis round-up: Dzumhur battles to become Bosnia's first ATP finalist

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The 25-year-old Dzumhur recovered from a poor start to beat the Briton 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and will bid to become the Balkan nation's first Tour winner in Saturday's title-decider against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut.

Bopanna in Miami Open doubles final; set to regain No 1 ranking

Bopanna in Miami Open doubles final; set to regain No 1 ranking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden sailed into the men's doubles final at the Miami Open.

Alcaraz completes milestone win in Cincinnati

Alcaraz completes milestone win in Cincinnati

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

In the evening session, men's third seed Alexander Zverev and women's fourth seed Jessica Pegula were forced off the court mid-match due to rain and the threat of lightning.

Shanghai Open: Djokovic downs Mensiks, advances to semis

Shanghai Open: Djokovic downs Mensiks, advances to semis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Novak Djokovic dug out a 6-7(4) 6-1 6-4 win over Czech Jakub Mensik on Friday to advance to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters, where he will face Taylor Fritz.

Davis Cup: India open up 2-0 lead against Switzerland!

Davis Cup: India open up 2-0 lead against Switzerland!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Dhakshineswar shines on debut, Nagal makes winning return; India take 2-0 lead against Switzerland

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

World number one Novak Djokovic will not compete in the Miami Open as he tries limit the number of events he plays this year, the 36-year-old Serb said on Saturday.