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Roddick secures World Tour Finals place

Roddick secures World Tour Finals place

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

American Andy Roddick has booked his place at the World Tour Finals with four weeks of the season remaining, the ATP said on Tuesday.

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour.'

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Bopanna-Qureshi in Morocco event final

Bopanna-Qureshi in Morocco event final

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and doubles partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi are in line for their second ATP Tour title of the season after making the final of the clay court event in Casablanca, Morocco.

Lopez wins South Africa Open

Lopez wins South Africa Open

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Third seed Feliciano Lopez claimed his second ATP Tour title when he beat France's Stephane Robert 7-5 6-1 in the final of the South African Open on Sunday.

Scrap 'nonsense' doubles format, says Jamie Murray

Scrap 'nonsense' doubles format, says Jamie Murray

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Top men's doubles player Jamie Murray has called for an end to the ATP Tour's scoring system in the format and says there is widespread support for it to be changed.

Isner to meet Clement in Auckland final

Isner to meet Clement in Auckland final

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Crowd favourite John Isner advanced to his second career ATP Tour final on Friday with an 6-2, 7-6 victory over Spanish eighth seed Albert Montanes.

Cilic retains Chennai Open crown

Cilic retains Chennai Open crown

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Defending champion Marin Cilic of Croatia bested Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) on Sunday to win the 2010 Chennai Open for a second straight year.

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Novak Djokovic's intentions in organising the ill-fated Adria Tour were good but the world number one could have applied a bit more common sense to how the exhibition event was run, former ATP players' council head Vijay Amritraj said. The Serbian has faced fierce criticism after he, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki contracted COVID-19 following the charity event in Serbia and Croatia.

I am playing better than ever: Somdev

I am playing better than ever: Somdev

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Somdev Devvarman's tennis career has not only taken flight but is also going higher. As he puts it, he's playing better than ever!

Hewitt keen to get back into the top five

Hewitt keen to get back into the top five

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Retirement is a dirty word for Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt, and he can't wait to launch his summer campaign on Saturday at the Hopman Cup in Perth after reviving his career in 2009 under former junior doubles partner Nathan Healey.

Nadal teams up with Vidal in doubles

Nadal teams up with Vidal in doubles

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Rafael Nadal will team up with fellow Mallorcan Bartolome Salva-Vidal at the Chennai Open.

Somdev gets walkover, in final of Chennai Open

Somdev gets walkover, in final of Chennai Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Somdev Devvarman became the first Indian player to make it to the final of Chennai Open when his fifth seeded German opponent Rainer Scheuttler withdrew from the semi-final encounter due to a wrist injury on Saturday.

Bhupathi-Paes to pair up

Bhupathi-Paes to pair up

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

The duo are pairing up since their respective partners Max Mirnyi and David Rikl have opted out of the Long Island event.

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.

Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final

Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

Top seed Andy Murray battled past Fernando Verdasco in the semi-finals of the Valencia Open on Saturday, beating the fourth-seeded Spaniard 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to set up a final against Mikhail Youzhny.

Murray mauls Montanes to reach Valencia semis

Murray mauls Montanes to reach Valencia semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Top seed Andy Murray gave Spaniard Albert Montanes a 6-4, 6-2 mauling in the quarter-finals of the Valencia Open on Friday as the Briton continued his comeback from a wrist injury.

Federer ousts Tsitsipas in Basel semis for 50th win of the season

Federer ousts Tsitsipas in Basel semis for 50th win of the season

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Top seed Roger Federer dispatched Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Swiss Indoors championships in Basel.

'Losing in major finals does bother us'

'Losing in major finals does bother us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

The Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, talk about life and times, and, of course, tennis.

Nadal fires another warning shot at Federer

Nadal fires another warning shot at Federer

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal sent another message that he has the world number one ranking in his sight as he began his campaign to win his sixth successive title by equalling his most emphatic victory on the ATP Tour. A superb performance of heavy serving and varied follow-ups from the baseline by the Wimbledon and French Open champion overwhelmed Florent Serra 6-0, 6-1 and carried the Spaniard to the third round of the Cincinnati Masters Series.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic blasts past Pouille; Thiem tames Murray

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic blasts past Pouille; Thiem tames Murray

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his dominant form in Tokyo to storm past Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-1, 6-2 and into the semi-finals of the Japan Open.

Roddick blasts tour calendar

Roddick blasts tour calendar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

An exasperated Andy Roddick said the ATP men's tour must give players more time to rest during the season or risk shortening their careers.

Recuperating Nadal uncertain of London ATP finals participation

Recuperating Nadal uncertain of London ATP finals participation

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal says he could miss the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals next month because of appendicitis.

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from next week's China Open in Beijing because of an elbow injury.

Berrettini wins Queen's crown; Humbert stuns Rublev at Halle

Berrettini wins Queen's crown; Humbert stuns Rublev at Halle

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Italian top seed Matteo Berrettini marked himself down as a genuine Wimbledon threat after beating Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3 to win the Queen's Club title on Sunday.

Del Potro wins Auckland Open

Del Potro wins Auckland Open

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Top seed Juan Martin Del Potro sealed his fifth ATP tour title with a comfortable 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Sam Querrey in the final of the Auckland Open on Saturday.

Somdev enters Chennai Open semis

Somdev enters Chennai Open semis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Indian wildcard Somdev Devvarman toppled world number 25 Ivo Karlovic to reach the semi-finals of the Chennai Open on Friday.

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Former world tennis number one Andy Murray said he can finally play without worrying about his hip following career-saving surgery in January, but expects next year's Australian Open to be the biggest test of his progress.

Nadal, Federer advance in Doha

Nadal, Federer advance in Doha

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Spain's Rafael Nadal began his ATP Tour season by demolishing Frenchman Fabrice Santoro 6-0, 6-1 at the Qatar Open in Doha on Tuesday. Roger Federer, seeded second behind Nadal, and third seed Andy Murray also notched easy wins to reach the second round.

World Tour Finals: Murray eases past Wawrinka to reach semi-finals

World Tour Finals: Murray eases past Wawrinka to reach semi-finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Andy Murray crushed Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 to win his group at the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday and stay on course for a season-ending climax with Novak Djokovic.

Back to the drawing board for frustrated Davydenko

Back to the drawing board for frustrated Davydenko

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Russian world number five Nikolay Davydenko believes he needs to adjust his game and find something extra if he is to challenge the world's top players next season.

Bhambri-Myneni win Bangkok Open Challenger

Bhambri-Myneni win Bangkok Open Challenger

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The top-seeded Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni rallied from a set down to beat Christopher Rungkat and Akira Santillan and win the Bangkok Open title, their sixth together on the ATP Challenger Tour, in Nonthaburi, Thailand, Saturday.

Berdych crushes Del Potro to win Tokyo title

Berdych crushes Del Potro to win Tokyo title

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Czech Tomas Berdych halted fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro's hot streak by beating the Argentine 6-1, 6-4 to win the Japan Open on Sunday. Ninth seed Berdych's fourth ATP Tour title and his first since winning on grass in Halle last year came after Del Potro left the court to take medicine for an upset stomach.

China Open: Sela upsets Robredo

China Open: Sela upsets Robredo

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Israel's Dudi Sela played giant-killer again on Friday, upsetting sixth seed Tommy Robredo of Spain 6-4, 6-1 to sweep to his first ATP Tour semi-final at the $524,000 China Open.

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Want Andy Murray as your private coach? Bid to win

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The ATP Tour got on board and last month fans were able to bid for private sessions with celebrated tennis coaches on-site during tournaments in 2021.

Nadal to skip Paris Masters, London Tour finals

Nadal to skip Paris Masters, London Tour finals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

World tennis No 4 Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour finals in London as he is still recovering from his left knee injury, the ATP said on Thursday.

Sania ropes in Spanish coach for French Open

Sania ropes in Spanish coach for French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Gabriel Urpi will help Sania in her campaign at the French Open starting on Sunday.

Bhupathi-Miryni in semis

Bhupathi-Miryni in semis

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The Indo-Belarussian pair take on Jiri Novak and Petr Pala of Czechlovakia, at the ATP Estoril Open.

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic problem

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic problem

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'I've been practising the last few days and trying to manage it, but after playing some points today, I decided that it was not going to be good enough to play.'

Nadal to make belated entry in Paris

Nadal to make belated entry in Paris

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Three-times defending champion Rafael Nadal will hope to make a belated start to his French Open campaign on Tuesday after persistent drizzle gave him an unexpected day's rest. The heavens opened as the Spanish second seed was preparing to take to Centre Court on Monday against Brazilian qualifier Thomaz Bellucci, a man who has just one ATP Tour match win to his name so far this season.