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PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

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.

'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.'

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.

Federer, Serena skip IPTL due to 'economic climate'

Federer, Serena skip IPTL due to 'economic climate'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

International Premier Tennis League founder Mahesh Bhupathi, one of India's most successful doubles player, confirmed the absence of the two star players.

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Federer back as world number two ahead of U.S. Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Five-times winner Roger Federer will go into next week's U.S. Open as the world number two after beating Novak Djokovic in the final of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati at the weekend.

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.

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Federer qualifies for ATP Finals for record 15th time

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Roger Federer has secured his place in the ATP Finals for a record 15th time after the Swiss world number three won a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday, the Association of Tennis Professionals confirmed on Monday.

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

Federer digs deep to beat Mannarino and reach semis

Federer digs deep to beat Mannarino and reach semis

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Top seed Roger Federer was finally forced to work hard for a win at the Swiss Indoors tournament as he fought back to beat Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 in his quarter-final on Friday.

Back on top, Federer becomes oldest ATP world number one

Back on top, Federer becomes oldest ATP world number one

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Roger Federer added yet another record to his vast collection when he guaranteed becoming the oldest ATP world number one by beating Dutchman Robin Haase 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 to reach the semi-finals in Rotterdam on Friday.

When Sania was touched by Federer's gestures

When Sania was touched by Federer's gestures

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

He is inarguably the greatest tennis player of all time but what makes Roger Federer, a revered sportsperson, a legend is his "warmth and care" for colleagues, which even touched Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza's life on a couple of occasions.

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer, wins eighth ATP title

Brisbane International: Raonic takes revenge on Federer, wins eighth ATP title

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

An inspired Milos Raonic toppled Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 to win the Brisbane International on Sunday and avenge his defeat to the Swiss master in last year's final.

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: Dominant Federer into Australian Open final after Chung retires

PHOTOS: Dominant Federer into Australian Open final after Chung retires

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The 36-year-old was all over the world number 58 throughout a one-sided contest under the Rod Laver Arena roof, breaking three times to win the opening set in 33 minutes.

Thiem was better when it really mattered: Federer

Thiem was better when it really mattered: Federer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'I am not too disappointed. I feel like he had to come up with the goods, and it did feel like to some extent it was on my racquet, I just came up against somebody who was, on the day, a bit better when it really mattered'

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.

Federer ramps game up to move into Aus Open semis

Federer ramps game up to move into Aus Open semis

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Roger Federer advanced to his 12th Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday with an efficient 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-4 victory over sixth seed Tomas Berdych.

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and the world number three, won the last of his eight Wimbledon titles in 2017 and is seeded second this year behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic.

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Ageless Federer targets title number nine at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Nothing that has happened in the past 12 months suggests Roger Federer's hunger is diminished with victory at this year's Australian Open taking his Grand Slam title haul to 20.

Djokovic quells Federer fightback to enter Aus Open final

Djokovic quells Federer fightback to enter Aus Open final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Champion Novak Djokovic foiled a stirring fightback from Roger Federer to defeat the Swiss 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday and charge into a fifth successive Grand Slam final.

PHOTOS: Djokovic checks tricky Seppi after Federer defuses Dimitrov

PHOTOS: Djokovic checks tricky Seppi after Federer defuses Dimitrov

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

A patient Roger Federer weathered a second set storm from Grigor Dimitrov before slapping down the Bulgarian challenger 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open and clinch his 300th win in Grand Slams.

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.

Indian challenge at US Open over with Bopanna's ouster

Indian challenge at US Open over with Bopanna's ouster

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

India's campaign at the US Open came to an end after Rohan Bopanna lost in the men's and mixed doubles, in New York, on Sunday. India's top-ranked men's doubles player and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov lost 3-6, 4-6 to 15th seeds Neal Skupski and Jamie Murray of Great Britain in a second round match that lasted 75 minutes.

Federer, Nadal win as Team Europe take 7-5 lead in Laver Cup

Federer, Nadal win as Team Europe take 7-5 lead in Laver Cup

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Federer beat Kyrgios for the third time in as many editions of the competition to take Europe closer to the 13-point victory target

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Federer to retain Indian Wells title

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic fought off a determined challenge from Swiss great Roger Federer on Sunday to claim back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and celebrate his 50th tournament win on the ATP Tour.

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.

ATP Finals: Nadal outlasts Tsitsipas, waits for semis spot

ATP Finals: Nadal outlasts Tsitsipas, waits for semis spot

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

However, the 33-year-old Spaniard will not know until later on Friday whether his Herculean effort was in vain.

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

ATP Tour remembered Maradona with a social media post saying "A champion and icon loved by all", accompanied with a picture of Maradona with Federer.

PHOTOS: Djokovic caps brilliant year with World Tour Finals win over Federer

PHOTOS: Djokovic caps brilliant year with World Tour Finals win over Federer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The immaculate Serb became the first player in the Tour Finals' 46-year history to claim the title four times in a row

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.

Nadal to travel to ATP finals despite injury

Nadal to travel to ATP finals despite injury

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Even though he withdrew from his semi-final tie with Denis Shapovalov, Nadal's run to the last four in Paris saw him reclaim the number one spot from Novak Djokovic on Monday.

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Thiem's up for beaten Federer in Rome

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Roger Federer's struggles continued when he was beaten 7-6 (2), 6-4 by fast-rising Austrian Dominic Thiem in the third round of the Italian Open in Rome, on Thursday.

'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'.

US Open: Sumit Nagal gets direct entry into main draw

US Open: Sumit Nagal gets direct entry into main draw

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sumit Nagal is the only Indian in the men's field with Prajnesh Gunneswaran, ranked 132, missing out.

US Open PIX: Federer stretched by teen Tiafoe before advancing

US Open PIX: Federer stretched by teen Tiafoe before advancing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'It was exciting and this is why I came to New York, to go through these emotions'

Dubai Championships: Federer floors Djokovic in straight sets

Dubai Championships: Federer floors Djokovic in straight sets

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Roger Federer beat Novak Djokovic 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the Dubai Championships.

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.

Nagal hammered out of Tokyo Olympics by Medvedev

Nagal hammered out of Tokyo Olympics by Medvedev

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Sumit Nagal was blown away by world number two Daniil Medvedev's thunderous strokes and serves in the singles second round as India's tennis challenge all but ended at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Federer hopes to recover from groin problem after lucky escape

Federer hopes to recover from groin problem after lucky escape

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Federer called the trainer to the court during the third set against Sandgren and then took a lengthy medical timeout