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Kohli recalls his meeting with Roger Federer

Kohli recalls his meeting with Roger Federer

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Virat Kohli tries to find joy in the simplest of things in life when he is not focussed on winning matches for India.

Roger Federer joins an 'exclusive' club

Roger Federer joins an 'exclusive' club

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Roger Federer's 6-3, 7-5 win over Argentine Juan Monaco in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters made him only the seventh player in the Open Era to win 800 singles matches on the Tour. His career-record now stands at 802-186.

Destiny child Alcaraz treasures Nadal heritage

Destiny child Alcaraz treasures Nadal heritage

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz completed a thrilling comeback to capture his fifth Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday, drawing level with his childhood idol Rafael Nadal's tally at the same age.

Fit-again Djokovic targets 100th title in Doha

Fit-again Djokovic targets 100th title in Doha

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic has almost fully recovered from the injury that ended his Australian Open campaign in the semi-finals.

Roger Federer's advice to Andy Murray

Roger Federer's advice to Andy Murray

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has reportedly told British tennis star Andy Murray that not having a coach could be positively beneficial.

Will Roger Federer win a Grand Slam in 2014?

Will Roger Federer win a Grand Slam in 2014?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Looking back is a waste of time, as far as Roger Federer is concerned. While tennis fans and pundits are obsessed with his below-par performance at the four majors this year which has left him in danger of missing the cut for the season-ending ATP finale for the first time since 2001, Federer has already put a positive spin on his 2013 trials and tribulations.

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

13 of the men's seeds fell at the first hurdle -- a Wimbledon record since 32 seeds were introduced in 2001.

Roger Federer and Me, by Sachin Tendulkar

Roger Federer and Me, by Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Sachin: 'When Roger plays cricket, he likes to play as me'

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

Djokovic 'inspired' but keeping expectations low for clay season

Djokovic 'inspired' but keeping expectations low for clay season

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'It's a different surface and I've not had much time to get used to this tournament so my expectations aren't that high.'

Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic will have old rival Andy Murray back in his coaching corner as he attempts to win the Indian Wells title for the first time in almost a decade.

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Why Indian Tennis Is In A Slump

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'We were the best team in Asia at one point. Today, we are barely in the reckoning for the Davis Cup.' 'Players now, especially this decade, lack perseverance.'

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.

'I'm never happy to lose, but...': Djokovic on Miami final

'I'm never happy to lose, but...': Djokovic on Miami final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic fell short in his bid to claim a 100th ATP title following a straight sets defeat by Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final

Djokovic eyes 100th title, snubs No1 ranking

Djokovic eyes 100th title, snubs No1 ranking

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Djokovic has spent more than 400 weeks at number one and now sits fifth in the rankings

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

It was third time lucky for Tsitsipas who had twice lost in the Dubai final, against Roger Federer in 2019 and Novak Djokovic a year later.

Federer Meets Taylor Swift

Federer Meets Taylor Swift

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The tennis great posted a selfie with Swift on Instagram with the caption: 'In my Swiftie era.'

Roger Federer turns 36! Here are 10 inspiring quotes from the birthday boy

Roger Federer turns 36! Here are 10 inspiring quotes from the birthday boy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

And as we celebrate the Swiss champ's decorated career on his 36th birthday, here are some sharp, inspiring quotes from the man, who dresses even sharper, and is classy as they come...

Roger Federer turns 36! Here are 10 inspiring quotes from the birthday boy

Roger Federer turns 36! Here are 10 inspiring quotes from the birthday boy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

And as we celebrate the Swiss champ's decorated career on his 36th birthday, here are some sharp, inspiring quotes from the man, who dresses even sharper, and is classy as they come...

Did nerves get the better of Alcaraz against Draper?

Did nerves get the better of Alcaraz against Draper?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of capturing a third successive Indian Wells title went up in smoke on Saturday and the Spaniard said his inability to tame his nerves was more of a disappointment than the stunning semi-final defeat by Jack Draper.

'Roger Federer can win 20 Grand Slams'

'Roger Federer can win 20 Grand Slams'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Swiss world number two Roger Federer could extend his record grand slam tally to 20 if he remains fit and motivated, according to his coach Paul Annacone.

Roger Federer to miss Rio Olympics and rest of season

Roger Federer to miss Rio Olympics and rest of season

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Roger Federer has pulled out of the Rio Olympics and said he will miss the rest of the season as he needs "more extensive rehabilitation" following knee surgery earlier this year if he wants to prolong his career.

Game, Set, Match: When I met Roger Federer

Game, Set, Match: When I met Roger Federer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

On a recent sojourn to the Swiss Alps, Lakshmi Sharath just happened to meet Roger Federer :-)

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.

Mind-blowing facts about Australian Open winner Roger Federer

Mind-blowing facts about Australian Open winner Roger Federer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer, who defeated Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday.

Look Who Came To The US Open!

Look Who Came To The US Open!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The five time US Open champion was given the loudest cheer at the Arthur Ashe stadium.

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Australian Open semi-finals

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.

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.

Aus Open: Brazilian teen Fonseca knocks out Rublev

Aus Open: Brazilian teen Fonseca knocks out Rublev

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Rublev dug deep in the third set and was a break ahead but Fonseca showed incredible poise and maturity at critical moments to set up another tiebreaker.

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final in an upset for the ages on Sunday.

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

PIX: Djokovic downs Zverev, sets up French Open SF with Sinner

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Wednesday.

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Everything you need to know about Roger Federer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer,

'You made me re-imagine my game': Federer's emotional tribute to Nadal

'You made me re-imagine my game': Federer's emotional tribute to Nadal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Roger Federer paid tribute to his retiring rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday, telling the Spaniard he challenged him like no other player.

Roger Federer and the art of making 35 look cool

Roger Federer and the art of making 35 look cool

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

We bring you five achievers who are proof that 35 is the new 25.

Is it time to shut shop for Roger Federer?

Is it time to shut shop for Roger Federer?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

John McEnroe finds it hard to envisage Roger Federer adding to his record 17 Grand Slam titles and believes the Swiss maestro is showing signs of slowing down.

Davis Cup: Roger Federer set to play against France in final

Davis Cup: Roger Federer set to play against France in final

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Switzerland's Roger Federer, who has been hampered by back problems, has been named to play in the second singles rubber of the Davis Cup final against France's Gael Monfils on Friday, organisers announced on Thursday.

Wimbledon: When Tendulkar met Federer

Wimbledon: When Tendulkar met Federer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Sitting in the Royal Box, Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd.

6 Takeaways for Roger Federer from Australian Open

6 Takeaways for Roger Federer from Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Roger Federer sees light at end of dark tunnel.

Australian Open: Roger Federer fights off Wawrinka to reach final

Australian Open: Roger Federer fights off Wawrinka to reach final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Roger Federer held firm against a furious fightback from fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka, edging his former apprentice 7-5, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 in a Melbourne Park classic to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday.