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Federer wants you to recommend Bollywood classics

Federer wants you to recommend Bollywood classics

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Tennis great Roger Federer sent Indian film buffs on social media into a tizzy as he asked for suggestions of Bollywood classics.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

was on a 21-match unbeaten run before the season came to a halt in early March, winning the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships crown.

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Novak Djokovic posted black screenshots on his Twitter and Instagram pages with the message "Black Lives Matter", and was joined by Federer and Nadal, the other members of the "Big Three" of men's tennis.

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

PICS: Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open semis classic

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Nadal, bidding for a record-extending 14th French Open title, won the first five games of the match as he looked on course to repeat his drubbing of the Serb in last year's final.

US Open: Unseeded Millman stuns Federer in the fourth round

US Open: Unseeded Millman stuns Federer in the fourth round

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Millman advanced to a quarter-final match-up against sixth seed Novak Djokovic.

Federer is box office athlete, says Australian Open boss

Federer is box office athlete, says Australian Open boss

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has defended giving Roger Federer 'prime time' treatment at the year's first Grand Slam, saying it was a matter of meeting fans and broadcasters' demands for the 'box office' athlete.

Tennis Rankings: Federer is new No 4

Tennis Rankings: Federer is new No 4

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Eighteen time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has climbed up to the fourth spot in the latest ATP rankings after lifting his third Miami Open title by beating long-time rival Rafael Nadal.

Outrage over Djokovic's medical exemption to play Aus Open

Outrage over Djokovic's medical exemption to play Aus Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Officials said he was one of a 'handful' of successful applicants among 26 people who sought exemptions.

Ronaldo topples Messi as Forbes highest-earning footballer

Ronaldo topples Messi as Forbes highest-earning footballer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Portuguese star is set to earn $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonus after his return to United.

Federer shows his choice of ride for India trip

Federer shows his choice of ride for India trip

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

On Friday, the Swiss legend posted a picture of his 'vehicle of choice' for the journey, on his Twitter page.

Federer outlasts Del Potro for eighth Basel title

Federer outlasts Del Potro for eighth Basel title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Roger Federer claimed an eighth Swiss Indoor title when he outlasted Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 in front of a partisan Basel crowd on Sunday.

Djokovic, Federer progress to Shanghai quarters

Djokovic, Federer progress to Shanghai quarters

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic produced a majestic display in a 7-5, 6-3 victory over American John Isner on Thursday to extend his winning streak in Asia.

Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Tokyo Games

Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Tokyo Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Gauff will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19,

'Djokovic can extend No.1 record to 400 weeks'

'Djokovic can extend No.1 record to 400 weeks'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Novak Djokovic is capable of extending his record for holding the men's World No. 1 ranking for most weeks to 400, said Russia's Daniil Medvedev who will climb up to a career-best ranking of second on Monday.

Djokovic wants to be THE greatest: Becker

Djokovic wants to be THE greatest: Becker

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Honestly, I think he can overtake them, but I wouldn't like to say that for sure. The race is on'

Federer returns after 14 months, no ice bath for champ

Federer returns after 14 months, no ice bath for champ

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Federer displayed his trademark silky movement and said the knee had held up during a two-hour 24 minute duel.

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'I am very proud to pack for Tokyo and join our national team'

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

From Slam No 1 to Slam No 21 -- a summary of Nadal's 21 majors.

Federer launches Nadal Academy in Majorca

Federer launches Nadal Academy in Majorca

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Roger Federer, being the gentleman he is, accepted Rafael Nadal's invite to launch the 9-time French Open champion's tennis academy in Spain.

Djokovic's court defeat to shake up Australian Open draw

Djokovic's court defeat to shake up Australian Open draw

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Djokovic had been favourite to win a 10th title at Melbourne Park and claim a 21st Grand Slam crown but the Serb now faces being deported from Australia.

Wimbledon final: Djokovic ready for 'great battle' against Berrettini

Wimbledon final: Djokovic ready for 'great battle' against Berrettini

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic said he expects a "great battle" against Italian powerhouse Matteo Berrettini in Sunday's Wimbledon final when victory will earn the Serb a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title.

Zverev crushes Thiem to win Madrid title

Zverev crushes Thiem to win Madrid title

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The 21-year-old German became only the fifth active player to win at least three Masters 1000 titles -- joining the 'big four' of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

Kohli is like Federer while Smith is more of Nadal, says De Villiers

Kohli is like Federer while Smith is more of Nadal, says De Villiers

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The world knows Virat Kohli as a prolific cricketer but for AB de Villiers, he is a friend, who has interests beyond cricket and is spiritual at one level.

Djokovic back in practice, family hails 'biggest victory of his life'

Djokovic back in practice, family hails 'biggest victory of his life'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Djokovic's family said his release was the 'biggest victory of his life'.

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Djokovic has won the last three editions of Wimbledon in 2018, 2019 and last year

Nadal, Federer re-enter ATP politics

Nadal, Federer re-enter ATP politics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Friction has dogged the ATP Player Council, whose president is world number one Novak Djokovic, this year since ATP president Chris Kermode failed to gain support for another term.

Nadal wins Spain's top sporting honour

Nadal wins Spain's top sporting honour

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

He received the honour from Diaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid.

I'll stop when my body tells me to: Federer

I'll stop when my body tells me to: Federer

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'I think in 2009 I questioned it for the first time. (It has been) 10 years and here I am. I'm exactly where I wanted to be at this age'

French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance in 2020

French Open to be Federer's only claycourt appearance in 2020

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Roger Federer will make his only appearance on clay this season at Roland Garros, his agent said. The Swiss skipped the entire claycourt season in 2017 and 2018 and last year played only two tournaments on the surface before arriving in Paris for the French Open.

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Naomi Osaka to play at US Open

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers said on Wednesday, after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds.

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Coric was quick out of the blocks at the Qi Zhong Stadium as he broke in the opening game against the top seed and only lost five points on serve to clinch the first set in 34 minutes.

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Djokovic opens US Open campaign against qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Second seed Daniil Medvedev will launch his bid to win his first major title against veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

PICS: Djokovic's hopes crushed as Federer serves up a masterclass

PICS: Djokovic's hopes crushed as Federer serves up a masterclass

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Roger Federer lit up the O2 Arena with a dazzling 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Novak Djokovic to hand the Serb an early ATP Finals exit and wreck his bid to end the year ranked number one on Thursday.

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

Federer wary of Nishikori challenge

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

For the fourth time in his career, the eighth-seeded Japanese has dropped one set or less en route to the quarter-finals of a major championship.

Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup

Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Roger Federer's decision to withdraw means Switzerland can no longer take part in the nation-based event on January 3-12

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Closed roof for Australian Open final draws criticism

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The Australian Open men's singles final between champion Roger Federer and sixth seed Marin Cilic got underway on Sunday with the roof closed at Rod Laver Arena on a scorching day, triggering a hailstorm of criticism from former players.

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to set a world record for attendance at a tennis match, with the help of some celebrity guests, when they play an exhibition game in Cape Town in February.

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Wimbledon: Federer stunned; Raonic, Murray to clash in final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Canadian Milos Raonic recovered to upset seven-times champion Roger Federer 6-3 6-7(3) 4-6 7-5 6-3 at Wimbledon to reach his first grand slam final on Friday. The sixth seed will meet the winner of the second semi-final between Britain's 2013 champion Andy Murray and Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych, runner-up in 2010, in Sunday's showpiece match.

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi says tennis is strong enough to thrive after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic hang up their rackets.