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Sinner battles past Alcaraz to win ATP Finals title

Sinner battles past Alcaraz to win ATP Finals title

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner battled past Spanish world number one and rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 7-5 in the decider to win the season-ending championships.

Bhambri and Goransson Reach Indian Wells Semifinal

Bhambri and Goransson Reach Indian Wells Semifinal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Yuki Bhambri and his partner Andre Goransson have advanced to the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament after defeating Alexander Erler and Andrea Vavassori.

Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party

Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his final appearance at his home Grand Slam.

Yuki Bhambri And Michael Venus Finish Runners-Up At Geneva Open

Yuki Bhambri And Michael Venus Finish Runners-Up At Geneva Open

Rediff.com23 May 2026

India's Yuki Bhambri and his New Zealand partner Michael Venus finished runners-up at the Geneva Open after suffering a defeat in the ATP 250 doubles final.

Jannik Sinner on brink of Italian Open history before rain halts semi-final

Jannik Sinner on brink of Italian Open history before rain halts semi-final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Jannik Sinner was two games away from the Italian Open final when heavy rain suspended his semi-final match against Daniil Medvedev, with Sinner leading 6-2, 5-7, 4-2.

Alcaraz wins Qatar Open; extends perfect start to 2026

Alcaraz wins Qatar Open; extends perfect start to 2026

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

World number one Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 to win the Qatar Open on Saturday and extend his perfect start to the year.

Sekulic Defeats Singh to Win Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata

Sekulic Defeats Singh to Win Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Australian Philip Sekulic defeated India's Karan Singh in straight sets to win the men's singles title in the Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata.

Sinner extends unbeaten run at ATP Finals

Sinner extends unbeaten run at ATP Finals

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Shelton was broken in the opening and closing games of the first set, unable to take advantage of a break point at 2-1 down while Sinner was always capable of pulling out an ace at the crucial time, hitting two in that fourth game to hold serve.

Marathon Man Arnaldi Stuns Tiafoe To Enter French Open Quarters

Marathon Man Arnaldi Stuns Tiafoe To Enter French Open Quarters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Matteo Berrettini reached the French Open quarterfinals by ousting giant-killer Juan Manuel Cerundolo, while Felix Auger-Aliassime and Flavio Cobolli sealed their last-eight spots with contrasting wins.

Tennis Roundup: Emotional Djere wins Rio Open for first ATP title

Tennis Roundup: Emotional Djere wins Rio Open for first ATP title

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Laslo Djere won his first ATP title at the Rio Open on Sunday and then captured the hearts of the Brazilian crowd with a victory speech dedicated to his parents, both of whom died from cancer.

Rudd blown away by little known Blockx; Milestone for Zverev

Rudd blown away by little known Blockx; Milestone for Zverev

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Blockx converts late Madrid call-up into breakthrough semi-final run even as Zeverev joins Federer, Nadal in elite list.

ATP Finals: Aliassime in last four; Sinner unbeaten

ATP Finals: Aliassime in last four; Sinner unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the last four of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 7-6(4) round-robin win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Friday and Jannik Sinner extended his indoor hardcourt unbeaten run by beating American Ben Shelton.

ATP Finals: Unstoppable Sinner sends Zverev packing

ATP Finals: Unstoppable Sinner sends Zverev packing

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, with Ben Shelton eliminated after losing earlier to Felix Auger-Aliassime in the same group.

French Open chaos leaves Zverev one step from glory

French Open chaos leaves Zverev one step from glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Zverev, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and twice ATP Finals champion, has never won a Grand Slam trophy despite final appearances at the U.S. Open, French Open and Australian Open, with Paris now offering the German his clearest opportunity.

Diallo wins maiden ATP Tour title; Mertens downs Ruse

Diallo wins maiden ATP Tour title; Mertens downs Ruse

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

MERTENS OVERPOWERS RUSE TO WIN FIRST GRASS TITLE

Sinner begins ATP Finals defence in style!

Sinner begins ATP Finals defence in style!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner began his bid to retain the ATP Finals title with a resounding 7-5, 6-1 win over injury-hit Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in their round-robin clash.

Sinner disposes of Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals

Sinner disposes of Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Rafael Jodar in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, securing his spot in the semi-finals and becoming the sixth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP 1000 Masters tournaments.

Auger-Aliassime battles past Shelton at ATP Finals

Auger-Aliassime battles past Shelton at ATP Finals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime came from a set down to earn his first victory at this year's ATP Finals in Turin with a 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 win over American Ben Shelton on Wednesday.

Madrid Open: World No. 1 Sinner packs off Norrie to reach quarterfinals

Madrid Open: World No. 1 Sinner packs off Norrie to reach quarterfinals

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner brushed aside Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday to book a place in the Madrid Open quarterfinals, stretching his ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to 25 matches as the players avoided the worst of the heat.

Daniil Medvedev wins Dubai Open title with walkover

Daniil Medvedev wins Dubai Open title with walkover

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Daniil Medvedev was awarded the Dubai Tennis Championships title after his opponent Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to an injury he suffered in the semi-finals.

Ivashka Battles Into Final Of SM Krishna Memorial Open

Ivashka Battles Into Final Of SM Krishna Memorial Open

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Ilya Ivashka of Belarus will face Petr Biryukov in the final of the SM Krishna Memorial Open after defeating Hamish Stewart. In doubles, Adil Kalyanpur and Mukund Sasikumar advanced to the final.

De Minaur banishes demons to reach ATP Finals semis

De Minaur banishes demons to reach ATP Finals semis

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Australian Alex de de Minaur advanced to the semi-finals, where he will face Jannik Sinner.

Sinner survives scare, extends Masters 1000 record!

Sinner survives scare, extends Masters 1000 record!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals, extending his impressive winning streak at ATP Masters 1000 events and keeping his 'Sunshine Double' bid alive.

Monte Carlo Masters: Alcaraz routs Vacherot, sets up blockbuster Sinner final

Monte Carlo Masters: Alcaraz routs Vacherot, sets up blockbuster Sinner final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who defeated Alexander Zverev. The world number one ranking is on the line.

Home hope Vacherot shocks Musetti in Monte Carlo

Home hope Vacherot shocks Musetti in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot beats world No.5 Lorenzo Musetti at the Monte-Carlo Masters, securing his second career win over a top-five player.

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner to clash in ATP Finals title match

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner to clash in ATP Finals title match

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

World number one Carlos Alcaraz eased to a 6-2, 6-4 win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime at the ATP Finals on Saturday to set up a highly-anticipated title decider with defending champion Jannik Sinner.

How Muhammad Shoaib Ended Pakistan's 20-Year Wait For A Tennis Title

How Muhammad Shoaib Ended Pakistan's 20-Year Wait For A Tennis Title

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Muhammad Shoaib overcame immense challenges to win an ITF Futures title in Islamabad, ending Pakistan's 20-year wait for a singles title in international tennis.

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

Fonseca, youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament!

Fonseca, youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The 18-year-old captured the Argentina Open title with a in over home favourite Francisco Cerundolo in the final.

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

AO 2026: Youngest ever! Alcaraz completes Slam set at 22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Serbian fourth seed Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open title on Sunday, increasing his overall Grand Slam tally to seven.

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

Dhamne's Maha Open Journey Ends in Quarterfinals

Dhamne's Maha Open Journey Ends in Quarterfinals

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Wildcard entrant Manas Dhamne's impressive run at the Maha Open ATP Challenger came to an end after losing to Duje Ajdukovic in the quarterfinals. Other players including Edas Butvilas, Felix Gill, and Federico Cina advanced to the semifinals.

Medvedev: 'I'm a bit too old. I'm not Next Gen anymore'

Medvedev: 'I'm a bit too old. I'm not Next Gen anymore'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Daniil Medvedev played down his Indian Wells semi-final win over Carlos Alcaraz, saying the Spaniard and Jannik Sinner remain on a different level from the rest of the ATP Tour.

French Open Announces Significant Prize Money Increase for 2026

French Open Announces Significant Prize Money Increase for 2026

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The French Open will increase its prize money by 9.5% this year, bringing the total purse to 61.7 million euros. This increase reflects a broader trend of Grand Slam tournaments boosting player earnings, particularly in the early rounds, amid ongoing discussions about revenue distribution in tennis.

Dhakshineswar Suresh, India's New Tennis Hero

Dhakshineswar Suresh, India's New Tennis Hero

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh is the nation's new Davis Cup hero, having led India to a historic 3-2 Davis Cup win over The Netherlands on Sunday.

Sabalenka announces engagement to businessman Georgios Frangulis

Sabalenka announces engagement to businessman Georgios Frangulis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Georgios Frangulis ahead of the Indian Wells tournament, where the World No. 1 will return to action from an extended break after losing the Australian Open final in January.

After reclaiming No 1 spot, Alcaraz eyes elusive title

After reclaiming No 1 spot, Alcaraz eyes elusive title

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Carlos Alcaraz would rather win his first Australian Open than retain his French Open and US Open titles next year, the Spaniard said on Friday, a day after sealing the year-end world number one ranking at the ATP Finals.

Medvedev ends 882-day title drought with Almaty Open win

Medvedev ends 882-day title drought with Almaty Open win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Russian Medvedev, 29, last won a title at the Italian Open in May 2023 and has lost six finals since, including at the U.S. Open and Australian Open.

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson cruise into next round at Indian Wells

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson cruise into next round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson secured a comfortable victory in the first round of the Indian Wells Masters, defeating David Pel and Fabrice Martin in straight sets.