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COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Coric's positive test follows that of Grigor Dimitrov, who said on Sunday he had contracted the novel coronavirus.

US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo

US Open to go ahead without fans, says New York Governor Cuomo

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday gave the green light for the US Open to be held from August 31-September 13 without fans as part of the state's reopening from shutdowns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

IPTL: Manila Maverics crush Singapore Slammers

IPTL: Manila Maverics crush Singapore Slammers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Manila Maverics wrapped up their International Premier Tennis League campaign in style, winning all five matches in their 30-15 victory over Singapore Slammers, in Dubai.

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight in Rome

PIX: Kyrgios expelled as big three reach last eight in Rome

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios was expelled from the tournament after going wild in the third set of his match against Casper Ruud.

Nadal clicks into top gear at Australian Open

Nadal clicks into top gear at Australian Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

'I have been serving well, starting to create damage with the forehand. Hitting serve on one shot, I think'

Djokovic hits back at criticism over quarantine demands at Oz Open

Djokovic hits back at criticism over quarantine demands at Oz Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

'... at times when I see the aftermath of things, I do tend to ask myself if I should just sit back and enjoy my benefits instead of paying attention to other people's struggles.'

Fellow players slam Djokovic for quarantine demands

Fellow players slam Djokovic for quarantine demands

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Is he serious? It's a selfish political move to gain popularity.'

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

"I hope they both become ultra successful because at the end of the day, they will be humbled very quickly. If you become successful you cannot carry on like this.

ATP rankings: Record-breaking Djokovic maintains top spot

ATP rankings: Record-breaking Djokovic maintains top spot

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has continued his domination on an unchanged top 10 in the latest men's tennis rankings issued by the ATP on Monday.

'Ask Johnny Mac, he knows everything', Kyrgios hits back at McEnroe

'Ask Johnny Mac, he knows everything', Kyrgios hits back at McEnroe

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Nick Kyrgios hit back at John McEnroe's suggestion that he had stopped trying late in his defeat at the Australian Open on Wednesday, sarcastically suggesting the tennis great turned TV pundit "knows everything".

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are among a number of players who will feature in an exhibition match ahead of this month's Australian Open to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts, organisers announced on Wednesday. All funds raised from the two-and-a-half hour event on January 15 at Rod Laver Arena -- called AO Rally for Relief -- will be donated to the relief cause with tickets priced at A$54 ($37.09).

How tennis stars plan to contribute to Aus bushfire relief

How tennis stars plan to contribute to Aus bushfire relief

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Screaming at their box, hitting aces, all the ways players want to raise money to contribute to the relief work for the bushfires.

Dubai title: Wawrinka wins after marathon tiebreak

Dubai title: Wawrinka wins after marathon tiebreak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Stanislas Wawrinka edged out Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in a nerve-jangling, near-30 minute tiebreak to secure the Dubai Duty Free Championship with a 6-4, 7-6(13) triumph on Saturday.

Now, Tennis Australia chief slams Tomic, Kyrgios

Now, Tennis Australia chief slams Tomic, Kyrgios

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Tennis Australia chief Steve Healy has labelled Bernard Tomic disrespectful and said Nick Kyrgios was picking unnecessary fights with Olympic officials as the debate over who should represent the country at the Rio Games continued on Wednesday.

ATP Cup PIX: Tsitsipas thumps out-of-sync Zverev

ATP Cup PIX: Tsitsipas thumps out-of-sync Zverev

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The hosts had blanked Germany in their opening tie and became the first to seal a quarter-final spot with their second 3-0 win in the inaugural team event.

Madrid Open: Murray sent packing, Nadal, Djokovic ease into quarters

Madrid Open: Murray sent packing, Nadal, Djokovic ease into quarters

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The Briton, who was thrashed 6-3 6-1 by the Croatian in the Dubai Championships in 2015, performed poorly in the first set and after recovering in the second he then surrendered his serve in the seventh game, giving Coric three break points.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.

Tricky Nicky? Kyrgios ready to get serious

Tricky Nicky? Kyrgios ready to get serious

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The 23-year-old Australian, who will be seeded 15th at Wimbledon, says he is in his best shape ever, and he is being talked about as serious challenger for this year's title.

Roger Federer to open 20th pro season at Hopman Cup

Roger Federer to open 20th pro season at Hopman Cup

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Roger Federer will kick off his 20th season as a professional at the Hopman Cup next year, returning to the international team tournament in Perth for the first time since he teamed up with his now wife Mirka in 2002.

Dazzling Kyrgios downs Lopez to set up Cilic clash

Dazzling Kyrgios downs Lopez to set up Cilic clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios blazed past Feliciano Lopez with a barrage of aces to reach the semi-finals of the ATP 500 Fever-Tree championships at Queen's Club on Friday. The 23-year-old was in dazzling form as he claimed a 7-6(5), 7-6(3) victory over the defending champion to set up a clash with top seed Marin Cilic, who breezed past Sam Querrey.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's office said he was still considering whether to use his discretionary power to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa.

Rafter opts for youth in Aus Davis Cup tie against France

Rafter opts for youth in Aus Davis Cup tie against France

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Australia Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter named three teenagers in his squad on Tuesday for their away tie against France, their first World Group appearance since 2007.

'Kyrgios doesn't realise how powerful his image can be'

'Kyrgios doesn't realise how powerful his image can be'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Australia's new Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has backed the country's bad boy of tennis Nick Kyrgios to "control" the image he projects and break through for a grand slam trophy in the next year or two.

Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

Let them drink, let them shout: Aussie Millman loves a rowdy crowd

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Aussie Millman loves the support that he gets in Melbourne.

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Murray beats Wawrinka to claim first win since return

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Murray, who took a wildcard into the seaside event as a fitness test for next week's Wimbledon, looked sharp on a sun-baked centre court and tasted victory for the first time since beating Benoit Paire in the last 16 of Wimbledon 350 days ago.

French Open PHOTOS: Kyrgios, Kvitova record hard-fought wins on opening day

French Open PHOTOS: Kyrgios, Kvitova record hard-fought wins on opening day

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios did his best to enliven a damp and dismal Parisian day with some eye-catching play and colourful language as the French Open began without part of the usual furniture on Sunday.

Aussie tennis brats unperturbed by Rio Games warning

Aussie tennis brats unperturbed by Rio Games warning

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Nick Kyrgios has defended compatriot Bernard Tomic against allegations of failing to try during a match and said it was up to the Australian Olympic Committee whether the pair were picked to represent the country at the Rio Olympics.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Davis Cup: Kyrgios, Thompson give Australia a perfect start

Davis Cup: Kyrgios, Thompson give Australia a perfect start

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Nick Kyrgios eased past John Isner 7-5, 7-6(5), 7-6(5) in a duel of big servers to fire Australia to a 2-0 lead over the United States in their Davis Cup quarter-final in Brisbane on Friday.

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

The first meeting between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas lived up to the hype on Saturday as the Australian saved a match point in a wildly entertaining 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(7) win to reach the Citi Open final.

Tennis Roundup: Federer claims 100th title in Dubai

Tennis Roundup: Federer claims 100th title in Dubai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Roger Federer claimed the 100th ATP title of his career by beating 20-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday.

Nadal feels at home in Acapulco as he returns to action

Nadal feels at home in Acapulco as he returns to action

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Nadal will have the chance to claim the top spot back on Monday if he wins his third title in Acapulco

Kyrgios flying Australian flag at home Grand Slam

Kyrgios flying Australian flag at home Grand Slam

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

A first-week choke by leading woman Sam Stosur and a grudging loss by ageing men's warrior Lleyton Hewitt has generally been the blueprint for the home players at the Australian Open, but teenage talent Nick Kyrgios may be poised to buck the trend of local underachievement.

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises. The grudge match between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal and the rise of the phenom that is Cori 'Coco' Gauff have been the shining moments at this year's tournament.

Next generation men to watch out for in Melbourne

Next generation men to watch out for in Melbourne

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Take a look at six of the up-and-comers who could upset the top names at the year's first Grand Slam.

Team Europe takes lead in inaugural Laver Cup

Team Europe takes lead in inaugural Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Team Europe swept the singles matches at the inaugural Laver Cup on Friday before Australian Nick Kyrgios and American Jack Sock took down top-ranked Rafael Nadal and Tomas Berdych in the doubles to salvage a point for Team World.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Images from Day 6 of the US Open in New York, on Saturday.

Sit down and shut up and watch: Kyrgios tells spectator

Sit down and shut up and watch: Kyrgios tells spectator

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios caused more on-court controversy in his defeat by unseeded German Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday with a listless performance that could land him in trouble with the ATP.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3, 7-5.