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Focus shifted, but Djokovic remains resolute!

Focus shifted, but Djokovic remains resolute!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic says he is still hunting more career milestones as he prepares for his 20th Wimbledon bidding to match Roger Federer's record of eight men's singles titles.

'People ask me what else is there to win?': Novak Djokovic

'People ask me what else is there to win?': Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic aims to win a record 25th Grand Slam and become the first US Open champion to successfully defend his title since Swiss great Roger Federer in 2008.

100 wins & counting: Djokovic makes history at Roland Garros

100 wins & counting: Djokovic makes history at Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The Serbian's determined performance ensured he became only the second man to win a century of matches at the Parisian Grand Slam

Wimbledon: Vintage Djokovic decimates local hope Evans

Wimbledon: Vintage Djokovic decimates local hope Evans

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Djokovic rolls back the years to crush Britain's Evans at Wimbledon 2025

Nick Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon again!

Nick Kyrgios to miss Wimbledon again!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury setback

PIX: Djokovic beats Hurkacz for 100th title at Geneva Open

PIX: Djokovic beats Hurkacz for 100th title at Geneva Open

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Novak Djokovic battled from a set down to clinch his 100th tour-level title by beating Polish sixth seed Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) at the Geneva Open on Saturday.

PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff Patch Up By Shaking A Leg!

PIX: Sabalenka, Gauff Patch Up By Shaking A Leg!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Wimbledon top seed Aryna Sabalenka says she has cleared the air with Coco Gauff after she raised eyebrows with her remarks in the aftermath of her French Open final loss to the American.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.

'Impossible to beat', Swiatek finds love for Wimbledon grass

'Impossible to beat', Swiatek finds love for Wimbledon grass

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

On Monday, the Polish eighth seed found her grasscourt wings to fly into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a soaring 6-4, 6-1 victory over Danish 23rd seed Clara Tauson.

Gavaskar sees similarities in showmen Pant and Alcaraz

Gavaskar sees similarities in showmen Pant and Alcaraz

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

With Wimbledon happening simultaneously with India's five-match Test series in England, a lot of former and current cricketers have been seen at the All England Lawn Tennis Club enjoying tennis.

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Royal surprise! Princess Catherine returns to Wimbledon

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a heartfelt return to Centre Court on Saturday, surprising and delighting fans at the Wimbledon women's final-her first at the event since revealing her cancer diagnosis.

Coach Murray and Djokovic part ways ahead of French Open

Coach Murray and Djokovic part ways ahead of French Open

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Andy Murray will no longer coach 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, with the pair's high-profile partnership coming to an end after six months and no titles, the Briton's team said on Tuesday.

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Wimbledon 2025: Upbeat Alcaraz Eyes A Slice Of History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I really want to win': Confident Alcaraz targets rare Wimbledon three-peat

Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during tribute

Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during tribute

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Novak is playing here, so it's easier. But Andy and Roger coming meant a lot to me because they represent a very important part of my tennis career.'

Wimbledon: 'Never seen a more unprepared player'

Wimbledon: 'Never seen a more unprepared player'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Goran Ivanisevic gave a scathing assessment of Stefanos Tsitsipas, saying he has "never seen a more unprepared player" in his life.

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic, meets Alcaraz in French Open final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated record-chasing Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) in a clash of generations on Friday to set up a blockbuster French Open final showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic's 100th title in sight at Geneva Open

Djokovic's 100th title in sight at Geneva Open

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Novak Djokovic moved to the brink of his 100th tour-level title after recovering from a second-set blip to beat British qualifier Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-1 in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday.

Alcaraz-Raducanu pair up for $1M US Open doubles

Alcaraz-Raducanu pair up for $1M US Open doubles

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Nine of the world's top-10 men and nine of the top-10 women have officially entered into the U.S. Open's revamped mixed doubles event, tournament organisers said on Tuesday, with former singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu teaming up.

Andy Murray Statue To Grace Wimbledon!

Andy Murray Statue To Grace Wimbledon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

A statue to honor British tennis great Andy Murray is in the works with installation at the All England Club in London planned for 2027.

Coachless Djokovic eyes 25th Slam

Coachless Djokovic eyes 25th Slam

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Djokovic, 38, is winless on clay this year after exiting the Monte Carlo Masters and Madrid Open with straight-sets losses last month, and his form is a concern heading into Roland Garros, which kicks off on Sunday.

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Why does Wimbledon have curfew rule?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Play was suspended on court 1 before the 5th set at 10.18pm, 40 minutes before the 11 PM curfew, leaving Fritz and the crowd furious.

PIX: Djokovic celebrates 38th birthday in style!

PIX: Djokovic celebrates 38th birthday in style!

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Novak Djokovic is bidding to become only the third man in history to win 100 ATP titles.

SEE: When Rafa Nadal Jr Met Daddy's Big Three Rivals

SEE: When Rafa Nadal Jr Met Daddy's Big Three Rivals

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Nadal took to X on Monday and expressed his gratitude to his long-time rivals for their presence at the tribute.

Injury woes come to haunt clueless Tsitsipas

Injury woes come to haunt clueless Tsitsipas

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'I've done an incredible job with my fitness. I've done an incredible job with my physiotherapy, so I've maximized on everything that I possibly can do.'

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to reinforce his status as the new all-court monarch of men's tennis with a third successive Wimbledon title

Djokovic goes cycling in Paris to get adrenaline pumping

Djokovic goes cycling in Paris to get adrenaline pumping

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'To be honest at one point we had cars all over the place. It was quite an adrenaline experience, but I don't think I will repeat that.'

Djokovic sad that Big Four rivals are now gone

Djokovic sad that Big Four rivals are now gone

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Novak Djokovic said he owes much of his success to his former rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The following are five contenders for the men's title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.

Can Norrie halt history-chasing Djokovic?

Can Norrie halt history-chasing Djokovic?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

'Every time I step onto this court I'm playing for history.'

Zverev awaits Djokovic after Griekspoor retires

Zverev awaits Djokovic after Griekspoor retires

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Alexander Zverev advanced to the French Open quarter-finals after his opponent Tallon Griekspoor retired midway

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Cilic Topples Draper; Easy For Sinner, Djokovic

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Marin Cilic had never beaten a Top-5 player on grass in his entire career before Thursday.

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he could hold his head high despite being unseated from his Wimbledon throne by Jannik Sinner on Sunday and the Spaniard praised their hot rivalry for being several notches higher than the others on the men's tour.

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz Strolls Into Third Round

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz Strolls Into Third Round

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Alcaraz ends Tarvet fairytale to reach Wimbledon third round

Messi and Djokovic's Jersey Swap Breaks the Internet

Messi and Djokovic's Jersey Swap Breaks the Internet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Football icon Lionel Messi was in the stands at the Miami Open, watching Novak Djokovic cruise past Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals on Saturday.

Djokovic protege Mensik beats the jeers and Muller to advance

Djokovic protege Mensik beats the jeers and Muller to advance

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Jakub Mensik said he tried to compose himself like his mentor Novak Djokovic would to handle the partisan French Open crowd after the talented Czech teenager downed local hope Alexandre Muller in a tense clash on Tuesday.

Sinner meets Alcaraz in mouth-watering Wimbledon finale

Sinner meets Alcaraz in mouth-watering Wimbledon finale

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Between them, Alcaraz and Sinner have shared the last six Grand Slam titles and their mesmeric clash last month in the longest-ever French Open final is being touted as one of the greatest of all time.

Can Djokovic still win French Open at 38?

Can Djokovic still win French Open at 38?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

If there is one tennis player who knows how to beat the odds when they are stacked against him, it is 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

'Alcaraz-Sinner have taken tennis to another level'

'Alcaraz-Sinner have taken tennis to another level'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'I've seen Federer and Nadal and they played a couple of good finals but nothing comes close to this.'

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time but it proved a hard day's work at his Centre Court office.