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Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

Find out Wawrinka's favourite nickname

Find out Wawrinka's favourite nickname

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Defending French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka has revealed that his favourite nickname is 'Stanimal' which was given by tennis legend and Swiss compatriot Roger Federer.

World No.1 Federer to skip Dubai Championships

World No.1 Federer to skip Dubai Championships

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The 20-time Grand Slam champion decided to opt out of the event in order to attend an award ceremony in Monte Carlo.

What caused Federer's downfall against del Potro

What caused Federer's downfall against del Potro

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Roger Federer blamed troubled preparations for his US Open quarter-final exit on Wednesday, saying he had spent most of the time leading up to the year's final Grand Slam worrying about his back instead of focusing on training.

Federer knocked out by 70th-ranked Ramos-Vinolas in Shanghai

Federer knocked out by 70th-ranked Ramos-Vinolas in Shanghai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

World number three and defending champion Roger Federer suffered a surprise defeat in the second round of the Shangahi Masters on Tuesday, losing 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3 to Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Djokovic gets the better of Federer again, wins third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer for a second year running to retain his Wimbledon title.

Federer is the best, Djokovic tougher to beat: Nadal's uncle Toni

Federer is the best, Djokovic tougher to beat: Nadal's uncle Toni

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'When we play against Djokovic, many times we didn't know exactly what we had to do. This is more difficult, for me. I prefer to play against Federer'

I was reluctant and hesitant to return: Nadal

I was reluctant and hesitant to return: Nadal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

French Open champion Rafael Nadal has said he nearly ended his season after being forced to withdraw from the Indian Wells semi-finals with a knee injury in March.

Prajnesh, Nagal suffer first round exits at US Open

Prajnesh, Nagal suffer first round exits at US Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Prajnesh Gunneswaran got a taste of high-level tennis in his first-round exit from the US Open, losing to world number five Daniil Medvedev in 84 minutes, in New York, on Monday.

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

List of leading men's grand slam singles title winners after Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

Federer ticks on with Swiss precision for 101st title

Federer ticks on with Swiss precision for 101st title

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'I am still able to prioritise all the things in my life the right way'

PHOTOS: Auger-Aliassime knocks out Murray in straight sets

PHOTOS: Auger-Aliassime knocks out Murray in straight sets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime proved too strong for former champion Andy Murray, cutting short the Briton's Grand Slam comeback at the US Open with a breezy 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 victory in the second round on Thursday.

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Federer has no regrets at finishing second to Nadal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Roger Federer says he does not regret passing up the chance to topple great rival Rafael Nadal from the top of the world rankings at the ATP Finals in London this week.

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Homeland favorite Ashleigh Barty and Serbia's Novak Djokovic are the top seeds for the upcoming Australian Open.

Djokovic still coy about playing in Australian Open

Djokovic still coy about playing in Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic is still uncertain whether he will take part in the 2022 Australian Open but will soon make a decision, the World No 1 said after Serbia's 2-1 defeat by Croatia in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Friday.

PHOTOS: Federer storms into Round 3, hopes this is 'not my last' US Open

PHOTOS: Federer storms into Round 3, hopes this is 'not my last' US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Roger Federer kept up his sprint through the early rounds of the US Open on Thursday, steamrolling Steve Darcis of Belgium 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the third round of the year's final Grand Slam.

Wimbledon: Federer to start against Lajovic, Serena v Rus

Wimbledon: Federer to start against Lajovic, Serena v Rus

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Men's second seed Rafael Nadal starts against Israel's Dudi Sela while three-time champion Novak Djokovic faces American Tennys Sandgren.

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

Top 12 Photos from Week 1 of the Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

We bring you best images from week one of the 2019 Australian Open Championships at Melbourne Park

How King Kohli got going when the going got tough!

How King Kohli got going when the going got tough!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Like life, elite sports can at the same time be cruel as well demanding. Virat Kohli had faced that for the past three years when he faced the run drought.

What led to Dimitrov's exit from Australian Open

What led to Dimitrov's exit from Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Grigor Dimitrov is the latest player to be hit by injury in Melbourne

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'I spoke to Roger and Rafa a few days ago and we had a conversation about the near future of tennis. How we can contribute to help lower ranked guys who are obviously struggling the most.'

Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination

Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after exemption from vaccination

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he would defend his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Federer beats Kyrgios in Stuttgart semis, regains No 1 spot

Federer beats Kyrgios in Stuttgart semis, regains No 1 spot

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The 36-year-old Swiss will play Canada's Milos Raonic in Sunday's final.

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Swiss maestro Roger Federer has revealed that Wimbledon, where he won his first Grand Slam title, could be the ideal place for a farewell tournament when he decides to call time on his illustrious career.

No lofty expectations for Federer on clay court return

No lofty expectations for Federer on clay court return

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Federer had skipped the clay court season the past two years since last competing in Rome in May 2016 but confirmed his participation for the tournament in Madrid earlier this year.

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will join world number one Andy Murray in this summer's Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

After six months out of the game, Federer's fairytale return continued under the lights of Rod Laver Arena where he emphatically quashed doubts about his fitness in three hours and 24 minutes of high-octane tennis.

Kohli only cricketer in Forbes' top 100 highest-paid athletes

Kohli only cricketer in Forbes' top 100 highest-paid athletes

Rediff.com30 May 2020

With earnings of $ 25 million, Virat Kohli was ranked 100th in 2019 and 83rd in 2018 with $ 24 million.

PHOTOS: Federer trades shots with hero Rod Laver for charity

PHOTOS: Federer trades shots with hero Rod Laver for charity

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Roger Federer traded shots with his hero Rod Laver on Wednesday in the stadium that bears the Australian great's name before promising that his hunger for Grand Slam titles remains as strong as ever.

Security breach as fan attempts selfie with Federer

Security breach as fan attempts selfie with Federer

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Security was breached at the French Open on Sunday when a fan jumped onto Court Philippe Chatrier and attempted to take a selfie with Roger Federer.

Federer and Nadal one step from dream semi-final

Federer and Nadal one step from dream semi-final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are just one step away from a US Open semi-final clash but both face tricky challenges to set up what would be their maiden encounter at Flushing Meadows.

Djokovic is the 'GOAT' for Sampras

Djokovic is the 'GOAT' for Sampras

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

American great Pete Sampras said he does not expect any player to match Novak Djokovic's feat of winning the men's year-end world number one ranking seven times.

Del Potro ends Federer's run to win Indian Wells title

Del Potro ends Federer's run to win Indian Wells title

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Juan Martin del Potro saved three match points in a thrilling final at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday before handing world number one Roger Federer his first loss of the year and claiming his maiden Masters 1000 title.

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Australian Open confident on Nadal, uncertain on Djokovic

Australian Open confident on Nadal, uncertain on Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is confident Rafael Nadal will be at Melbourne Park for next month's Grand Slam despite testing positive for COVID-19, but he is still uncertain whether Novak Djokovic will be playing.

PHOTOS: Federer quells late fightback from Murray to set up Nadal semi-final

PHOTOS: Federer quells late fightback from Murray to set up Nadal semi-final

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Read on to know how Federer mauled Murray during their quarter-final natch at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Federer and Nadal move within sight of landmark meeting

Federer and Nadal move within sight of landmark meeting

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

One of sport's great rivalries, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have clashed 37 times over the years but never stood across from each other on Flushing Meadows' hardcourts.

Nadal would've 'probably not' played any other Slam with injury

Nadal would've 'probably not' played any other Slam with injury

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Nadal has traditionally started his French Open campaigns with at least one claycourt title under his belt but this year got to the French capital empty-handed.

Nadal meets Ruud resistance in final

Nadal meets Ruud resistance in final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Nadal, who would pass fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno as the oldest Roland Garros men's singles champion if he wins, had to dig deep again in a three-hour slugfest in the semi-final against Alexander Zverev before the German was forced to retire mid-match after injuring his ankle.

'Haters' will appreciate Djokovic after he retires: Medvedev

'Haters' will appreciate Djokovic after he retires: Medvedev

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'I have the feeling that people [are] starting more and more to... respect what he has done in tennis more and more, because he continues to beat the records'.