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Bopanna in his first ever French Open semis

Bopanna in his first ever French Open semis

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The duo will face El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and Netherlands' Jean-Julien Rojer in the semi-finals.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Fritz stops Nadal's winning streak, earns Indian Wells title

Fritz stops Nadal's winning streak, earns Indian Wells title

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Nadal's unbeaten streak of 20 matches in the year 2022 came to an end as he lost to Taylor Fritz

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

French Open PIX: Sabalenka roars into 2nd round; Tsitsipas triumphs

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Images from Day 1 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Sunday.

ATP Finals: Ruud downs debutant Auger-Aliassime in opener

ATP Finals: Ruud downs debutant Auger-Aliassime in opener

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

But Ruud, a semi-finalist last year, stamped his authority in the tiebreak and did not face a single break point in the match as he beat the Canadian for the second time this year.

'Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled'

'Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Obviously there is a void that will never be filled, McEnroe told reporters

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

Nadal calls Djokovic controversy 'a circus'

Nadal calls Djokovic controversy 'a circus'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal called Novak Djokovic's COVID-19 vaccination controversy in Australia "a circus" and joked that he would prefer that the world number one tennis player didn't play at the upcoming Australian Open.

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Nadal says he intends to compete at Wimbledon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal said on Friday that he intends to compete at Wimbledon later this month

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic left little doubt that he would also be there trying to win major number 23.

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

How Djokovic gave everything to overcome injury

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic has had to deal with suspicion about the severity of his hamstring injury, which he suffered en route to winning the warm-up title in Adelaide.

US Open PIX: Nadal rallies to advance; Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise

US Open PIX: Nadal rallies to advance; Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

A summary of Thursday's action at the US Open.

Watch out for rising star Alcaraz at French Open

Watch out for rising star Alcaraz at French Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz entered the top 10 at the same age, on the same date and after a triumph in the same tournament as compatriot and 21-times major winner Rafael Nadal did in 2005.

Nadal missing old sparring partner Federer on Wimbledon return

Nadal missing old sparring partner Federer on Wimbledon return

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Their epic rivalry includes three successive Wimbledon finals from 2006

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The world number five Spaniard has won 15 straight matches since returning from a foot issue that sidelined him for nearly six months last year.

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International

Women's tennis has less appeal than men's: French Open boss

Women's tennis has less appeal than men's: French Open boss

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Women have been getting the short stick at major tournaments.

PIX: Murray downs rusty Nadal in Abu Dhabi

PIX: Murray downs rusty Nadal in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Former world number one Andy Murray eased past Rafael Nadal in the Spaniard's comeback match at the World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

PIX: Djokovic happy to be back in Australia

PIX: Djokovic happy to be back in Australia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic cruised through his first singles match in Australia since being deported last year.

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Djokovic said the Spaniard remains his biggest rival.

Angry Nadal gives Sonego a dressing down

Angry Nadal gives Sonego a dressing down

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Like a stern headmaster, a clearly irritated Rafael Nadal beckoned Lorenzo Sonego to the net and gave him an earful about the etiquette of tennis in front of 15,000 wide-eyed fans and a global audience of millions.

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

United Cup: Gutsy Evans helps Britain down Spain, reach knockouts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Evans, who recovered from illness to be part of the $15 million prize money event, showed his battling qualities to overcome Ramos-Vinolas

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

PICS: Ruud sets up French Open final against Nadal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Eighth seed Casper Ruud rallied from a set down to beat an error-prone Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to become the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and set up a French Open title clash against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal.

ATP Rankings: Alcaraz youngest since Nadal to enter top-5

ATP Rankings: Alcaraz youngest since Nadal to enter top-5

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

While Daniil Medvedev remained the world number one, 2022 Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic dropped to seventh position after the grass-court Grand Slam tournament was stripped of ranking points for banning Russian and Belarusian players.

Dutch goalkeeping mystery about to be unravelled

Dutch goalkeeping mystery about to be unravelled

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The identity of the Netherlands goalkeeper for their opening World Cup match remains a closely guarded secret

Federer set tone for excellence: Djokovic

Federer set tone for excellence: Djokovic

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Tributes poured in after Federer's announcement and Djokovic heaped more praise on the player he shared an enduring rivalry with during his own rise to the top of the men's game.

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially my goal in the latest times.'

Whose Mind Does DK Wants to Get Into?

Whose Mind Does DK Wants to Get Into?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'If I am given the ability to read minds, then definitely get into the mind of M S Dhoni.'

Teenager Alcaraz creates history with Madrid Open triumph

Teenager Alcaraz creates history with Madrid Open triumph

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz won his second ATP Masters 1000 title at the Madrid Open after defeating defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in front of his home crowd on Sunday.

Nadal finds permanent spot at Roland Garros

Nadal finds permanent spot at Roland Garros

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'A very special day for me with the unveiling of this statue @rolandgarros #muchasgracias #merci,' Rafa posted alonside a picture of the statue.

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The fact that I wasn't playing for several months beginning of last year allowed me to really get together with my team and work on my body, on my strokes, which has later helped me to achieve some great results.'

Nadal wins battle of generations to reach Indian Wells final

Nadal wins battle of generations to reach Indian Wells final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

A defiant Rafael Nadal won an all-Spanish clash of the generations taming teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to stretch his winning run to 20 matches on Saturday and clinch a place in the Indian Wells final. He will take on American Taylor Fritz in Sunday's championship in the California desert where a victory would see the 35-year-old equal Novak Djokovic's record of 37 ATP Masters 1000 titles.

AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years

AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

AC Milan clinched their first Italian Serie A

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Her last Grand Slam triumph came in 2017 and she has not won a WTA title since lifting the ASB Classic in Auckland at the start of the 2020 season.

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

FIFA WC PIX: Ghana vs Portugal

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Nadal has another mountain to climb against Zverev

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Zverev will have a chance to spoil the birthday party for Nadal, who turns 36 on Friday

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Football PIX: Barca overcome scare; Inter beat Napoli

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Round-up of football matches played around Europe on Saturday.

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

Nadal 'sorry' for Djokovic but says he knew the risks

Nadal 'sorry' for Djokovic but says he knew the risks

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal said he feels sorry for Novak Djokovic after the world number one was denied entry into Australia but added that the Serb knew for months he could potentially face problems if he arrived without being vaccinated against COVID-19.