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Nadal named ATP player of 2008

Nadal named ATP player of 2008

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The Spaniard's main rival, Roger Federer, picked the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship prize for a record fifth successive year.

Somdev rises to career-best 62 in ATP rankings

Somdev rises to career-best 62 in ATP rankings

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman climbed six places in the latest ATP rankings to touch a career-best 62nd position in the singles list.

Wadhera to umpire at Wimbledon

Wadhera to umpire at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Birbal Wadhera, a tennis umpire from Chandigarh, has been selected for umpiring at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Andy Murray started working with former coach Daniel Vallverdu this month on a short-term basis as the multiple Grand Slam winner works towards rediscovering the form that took him to the top of the world rankings.

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'They're incredible players, but they're not superheroes. The new generation has to start believing in themselves.'

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Senior player Rohan Bopanna pulled out of India's upcoming tie against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury, paving the way for Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan's inclusion in the playing squad.

'We have learnt to live without Paes'

'We have learnt to live without Paes'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Leander Paes has preferred the Brisbane International over India's only ATP event, the Chennai Open, and the fans will definitely miss him, but tournament organisers said they have learnt to live without India's most celebrated player.

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The Swedish chair umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a US Open match this year has been suspended without pay for two weeks, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.

Bopanna-Mergea in World Tour Finals semis

Bopanna-Mergea in World Tour Finals semis

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea reached the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals with a straight sets win at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday.

Federer wants better prize money distribution

Federer wants better prize money distribution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Speaking after a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, Federer said the prize money for players at the top of the sport had improved significantly since he began playing but that was not the case at the other end of the spectrum.

ATP Finals: Federer opens with win over American Sock

ATP Finals: Federer opens with win over American Sock

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The 36-year-old was given a thorough workout by Sock although had he been a little more clinical the scoreline would have been more heavily-weighted in his favour.

Baghdatis 'out' of ATP Mumbai Open

Baghdatis 'out' of ATP Mumbai Open

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis and Frenchman Jo Wilfried Tsonga joined the list of high-profile pull-outs from the ATP tournament, to be played at the CCI, Mumbai, from September 24 to 30.

Sacha Zverev astonished at beating two biggies back-to-back

Sacha Zverev astonished at beating two biggies back-to-back

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Just as against Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer in Saturday's semi-final, the 21-year-old produced a dashing display of power and guile to stun the in-form Djokovic 6-4, 6-3.

'Never thought I would be able to make this'

'Never thought I would be able to make this'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Medvedev's deep groundstrokes have been a major component of his clay-court progression. His baseline retrieving has been the foundation of his hard-court success, and he attributed his success on the clay this year to a string change at the start of the 2023 season.

Japan Open: Paire upsets Nishikori, faces Wawrinka in final

Japan Open: Paire upsets Nishikori, faces Wawrinka in final

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Paire won his first ATP Tour title on the clay at Bastad in July and will go in search of his second against French Open champion Wawrinka, who served strongly in taking out Gilles Muller of Luxembourg.

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity

Paes-Daniell enter semis of Hall of Fame Open

Paes-Daniell enter semis of Hall of Fame Open

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The third-seeded Indo-Kiwi combination prevailed 6-4, 5-7, 14-12 over the Australian-Swede combine of Matthew Ebden and Robert Lindsted, in the quarter-finals after saving three match points.

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Kazahk Bublik powers past Zverev in straight sets to reach Halle final

WTA announces new circuit plans with pay parity in top events

WTA announces new circuit plans with pay parity in top events

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The governing body of women's tennis announced a new circuit structure on Tuesday with a "pathway to handing out equal prize money" for men and women at combined WTA 1000 and 500 events.

Dimitrov sets sight on Grand Slam titles after ATP Finals triumph

Dimitrov sets sight on Grand Slam titles after ATP Finals triumph

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Dimitrov has enjoyed the best season of his career in 2017, clinching four titles overall, including his first Masters title in Cincinnati.

Nadal jokes as journo sleeps during press conference

Nadal jokes as journo sleeps during press conference

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

While taking questions about his first round victory, the World No 2 spotted a journalist snoozing away in the corner of the room.

ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

ATP Finals PIX: Zverev tastes first victory over Nadal

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Tsitsipas had lost all five previous matches against the Russian, but turned the tables in impressive fashion.

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Djokovic did not drop a set en route to the final in Rome

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Surprise package Davidovich Fokina, who knocked out top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the earlier rounds at Monaco, drew first blood by breaking Tsitsipas to take a 2-1 lead in the opening set.

Defending champion Nadal moves into Last-16 in Rome

Defending champion Nadal moves into Last-16 in Rome

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Defending champion Rafa Nadal began his Italian Open campaign with an emphatic 6-3 6-1 victory over big-serving American John Isner to move into the last-16 on Wednesday.

Somdev goes down to Cilic

Somdev goes down to Cilic

Rediff.com11 Jan 2009

Somdev Devvarman's sensational run at the Chennai Open met with an anti-climactic end as the Indian lost the fiercely fought singles final to world number 27 and third seed Marin Cilic of Croatia 4-6, 6-7 (3) in Chennai on Sunday.

Fish downs Isner to win second title in a row

Fish downs Isner to win second title in a row

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Mardy Fish reeled in second seed John Isner 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 to clinch the Atlanta Tennis Championships on Sunday and win his second successive ATP title.

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

Rohan-Ramkumar upset top seeds to win title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

The Indian pair defeated Dodig and Melo in straight sets to win the tournament.

ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals

ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'The panel will provide a forum for players to provide their input and have their say on how the tour is run and will be a further opportunity for the ITF to engage with the player community'

Prakash Amritraj in pre-quarterfinals

Prakash Amritraj in pre-quarterfinals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

He beat compatriot Harsh Mankad 6-3, 6-4 at the Tata Open Tennis Championship in Chennai.

The Man Who Never Gives Up

The Man Who Never Gives Up

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away from the fight, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Germany's Zverev has described the allegations as "unfounded and untrue" and without any legal investigation the men's ATP Tour would be unlikely to intervene.

Rohan and I make a good team: Qureshi

Rohan and I make a good team: Qureshi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The Pakistani said he was looking forward to repeat the performance at the US Open later this month.

Divij, Raja storm into Claro Open final

Divij, Raja storm into Claro Open final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja shocked top seeded Colombians Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah to breeze into the summit clash of the ATP Claro Open, in Bogota, Colombia.

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Tabilo broke the top seed four times on Centre Court while not conceding a single break point.

Federer jokes he will play well into his 40s after win over Djokovic

Federer jokes he will play well into his 40s after win over Djokovic

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Swiss ace Roger Federer has said that he may play tennis for another decade after reaching the semi-finals of the Dubai Open on Friday.

Verdasco finals bid back on track in Valencia

Verdasco finals bid back on track in Valencia

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Fernando Verdasco made a good start in his latest bid to secure a spot at the World Tour finals with a 6-4, 6-1 first-round victory over American qualifier Michael Russell at the Valencia Open on Monday.