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Alcaraz one match away from World No 1 ranking

Alcaraz one match away from World No 1 ranking

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Should Carlos Alcaraz win Queen's final against Alex de Minaur he would reclaim the world number one ranking from Novak Djokovic.

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

India Davis Cupper Sharan marries 'best partner' Samantha Murray

India Davis Cupper Sharan marries 'best partner' Samantha Murray

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Sharan, on Sunday, shared the news with his Twitter followers.

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Opelka edges Kyrgios to set up all-American final with John Isner in Houston

Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

Miami Open tennis 'moving forward' despite coronavirus fears

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Miami Open, which brings together the top men's and women's tennis players in the world, will carry on as scheduled in two weeks' time despite concerns about coronavirus, tournament organisers said on Monday. The status of the two-week tournament featuring players from over 40 countries comes a day after the prestigious Indian Wells event was called off at the last minute because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus in Southern California.

Serena will be ranked 700 if she plays men's circuit: McEnroe

Serena will be ranked 700 if she plays men's circuit: McEnroe

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The seven-time major champion, speaking as part of a tour to promote his new book 'But Seriously', said that while he has great respect for Serena, he would place the 23-time Grand Slam winner "like 700 in the world" on the men's circuit.

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot after ATP Finals triumph

Tennis Rankings: Dimitrov surges to career-best third spot after ATP Finals triumph

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The victory saw him move up by three places to stand only behind Spain's Rafael Nadal and Swiss star Roger Federer.

ATP players to get approved supplements

ATP players to get approved supplements

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

The organisers of the men's tour will unveil a partnership deal with a pharmaceutical giant on Tuesday to provide approved nutritional supplements to players next season.\n

Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals

Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Sweden's Robin Soderling will replace Andy Roddick in the ATP World Tour finals after the American pulled out with a knee injury on Tuesday.

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Tennis: Medvedev seals last four spot at ATP Finals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Muguruza wins all-Spanish clash with Badosa at WTA Finals

COVID-19: Tennis commits over $6 million for player relief

COVID-19: Tennis commits over $6 million for player relief

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Eligibility for the program will take into account a player's ranking as well as previous prize money earnings according to criteria agreed by all stakeholders.

Woodbridge bemoans Wimbledon's 'heartbreaking' doubles decision

Woodbridge bemoans Wimbledon's 'heartbreaking' doubles decision

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Nine-times Wimbledon men's doubles champion Todd Woodbridge said on Thursday it was "heartbreaking" to hear the All England Club had made the decision to cut the event to best-of-three sets rather than five from this year.

SEE: Federer wows fans with video of trick shots

SEE: Federer wows fans with video of trick shots

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The video has already garnered over 3.85 million views and shows Federer hitting between-the-legs "tweeners" and behind-the-back shots.

Next Gen crown for Italian wildcard Sinner

Next Gen crown for Italian wildcard Sinner

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Wildcard Jannik Sinner completed a dream run when he beat top-seeded Alex de Minaur to win the final of the Next Gen tournament for the season's best Under-21 players on Saturday.

Bopanna serves big in Tata Open title win with Sharan

Bopanna serves big in Tata Open title win with Sharan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Bopanna lost just four points on his serve during the entire match as the top seeded Indians produced a dominating 6-3, 6-4 win over British pair of Luke Bambridge and Jonny O'Maara.

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair lift Tata Open trophy

Bopanna-Ramkumar pair lift Tata Open trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Bopanna had won this event with compatriot Divij Sharan in 2019.

COVID-19 crisis: 2020 Laver Cup called off due to French Open switch

COVID-19 crisis: 2020 Laver Cup called off due to French Open switch

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The French Tennis Federation, in a surprise move, switched the claycourt Grand Slam tournament to Sept. 20-Oct. 4 from its May start due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The new Roland Garros dates clashed with the Sept. 25-27 Laver Cup. The tournament will now be held from Sept. 24-26 in 2021.

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Tennis great Leander Paes says it is "humbling" to be the first Indian tennis player and the first Asian male tennis player to be nominated for the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.

ATP chief to discuss time-violation rule with players

ATP chief to discuss time-violation rule with players

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) chief Brad Drewett will meet with players on Saturday to address concerns over a new rule aimed at speeding up the game that has drawn criticism from professionals on the men's tour.

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

ATP agree to shorten men's calendar from 2012

ATP agree to shorten men's calendar from 2012

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The men's ATP calendar will be shortened by two weeks from 2012, Tour chief Adam Helfant announced at the season-ending championships on Sunday.

PIX: Murray's incredible comeback!

PIX: Murray's incredible comeback!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Andy Murray saved five match points to defeat Jiri Lehecka at the Qatar Open on Friday and reach a first ATP Tour final since June last year.

Djokovic, Nadal suggest ATP rotate Finals venue

Djokovic, Nadal suggest ATP rotate Finals venue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

London's stunning 02 Arena will stage the ATP World Tour Finals for the seventh year in succession in 2015 but that will already be four too many, defending champion Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Grigor Dimitrov claimed the biggest title of his career and sent out a huge statement of intent as the stylish Bulgarian beat David Goffin 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to win the ATP Finals.

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Djokovic clinches sixth year-end No. 1 ranking to tie Sampras

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Novak Djokovic has sealed the year-end men's world number one tennis ranking for the sixth time to go level with childhood hero Pete Sampras after closest rival Rafael Nadal opted against playing in the ATP Tour event in Sofia next week.

'Shorter ATP season step in the right direction'

'Shorter ATP season step in the right direction'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Roger Federer gave a cautious thumbs up on Sunday to the ATP's decision to shorten the men's calendar by two weeks from 2012.

Why Olympic postponement may be blessing for busy calendar

Why Olympic postponement may be blessing for busy calendar

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics has disappointed athletes around the world but, if the coronavirus pandemic eases over the next few months, it could turn out to be a blessing for the tennis world.

Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight

Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Four-times champion Roger Federer was delighted to welcome back to the ATP Tour his long-time rival Rafa Nadal, a man he could face in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Australian Open to start on February 8

Australian Open to start on February 8

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The Maharashtra Open in Pune and the Rio Open in Brazil, that precedes the Australian Open, will be rescheduled.

Tipsarevic clinches maiden Chennai Open title

Tipsarevic clinches maiden Chennai Open title

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

World number nine Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia made a brilliant recovery from a set down and destroyed his opponent Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut's game in the next two to clinch his maiden Chennai Open ATP tournament title in four attempts in Chennai.

Agut upsets top seed Berdych in Chennai Open

Agut upsets top seed Berdych in Chennai Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Lesser known Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut, scored the biggest upset of the tournament when he ousted World Number six and top seeded Thomas Berdych (Czech) 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 in 139 minutes to make the semi-final of the Aircel ATP Chennai Open.

Zverev shocks Wawrinka to win St Petersburg Open

Zverev shocks Wawrinka to win St Petersburg Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

German teenager Alexander Zverev won his first ATP Tour singles title with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 upset win over Switzerland's world number three Stan Wawrinka at the St Petersburg Open on Sunday.

Bopanna-Qureshi lose in Nice final

Bopanna-Qureshi lose in Nice final

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi on Saturday missed out on their second ATP Tour title of the season as they lost the final of the Nice event in France despite a rollicking start. Bopanna and Qureshi had grabbed a one-set lead in quick time but could not survive the counter-attack of Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares to lose 6-1, 3-6, 5-10 in one hour and 13 minutes.

World Tour Finals PHOTOS: Murray steamrolled by 'exceptional' Federer

World Tour Finals PHOTOS: Murray steamrolled by 'exceptional' Federer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Andy Murray avoided a 'double bagel' humiliation by Roger Federer at the ATP Tour finals on Thursday but conceded that even if he had played well he would not have lived with the "exceptional" brilliance of the Swiss.

Paes-Begemann lose summit clash at Winston-Salem Open

Paes-Begemann lose summit clash at Winston-Salem Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann squandered as many as five match points in the second set to eventually lose the summit clash against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez and Henri Kontinen in a three-setter at the ATP Winston-Salem Open.

Djokovic is the 'GOAT' for Sampras

Djokovic is the 'GOAT' for Sampras

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

American great Pete Sampras said he does not expect any player to match Novak Djokovic's feat of winning the men's year-end world number one ranking seven times.

Sick but slick Wawrinka records 400th ATP win to move to fourth round

Sick but slick Wawrinka records 400th ATP win to move to fourth round

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Stan Wawrinka let his tennis do the talking as he brushed off the after-effects of a cold to breeze into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over Lukas Rosol on Saturday.

Somdev survives marathon final to win US ATP Challenger

Somdev survives marathon final to win US ATP Challenger

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The seventh seed Indian overcame stiff resistance from American Daniel Nguyen before prevailing 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(5) in the rain-hit final that lasted three hours and 31 minutes, turning out to be the longest summit clash in the ATP Challenger Tour history.

Murray to play singles in Nadal's Challenger event

Murray to play singles in Nadal's Challenger event

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The 32-year-old pulled out of the doubles event at the US Open to focus on his singles comeback after undergoing career-saving hip resurfacing surgery.

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of 'different' Kyrgios

Hewitt happy to end Davis Cup exile of 'different' Kyrgios

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Kyrgios earned a suspended six-month ban in September for those transgressions but it only applies to the ATP Tour and not the Davis Cup.