News for '-association-of-tennis-professionals'

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Zverev settles abuse case with ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Alexander Zverev has agreed a settlement after the mother of his child accused him of physical abuse and a German court closed the case on Friday, the French Open semi-finalist's lawyers said

Bopanna, Nagal secure Paris Olympics berths

Bopanna, Nagal secure Paris Olympics berths

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Sumit Nagal have secured their Paris Olympics 2024 quotas for India

German court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

German court orders Zverev to pay fine in physical abuse case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Alexander Zverev has been ordered by a Berlin court to pay an undisclosed fine for physically abusing the mother of his child.

WTA celebrates 50 years: 'Merger would make tennis stronger'

WTA celebrates 50 years: 'Merger would make tennis stronger'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It is time for the men's and women's professional tennis bodies to merge says former world number one Kim Clijsters.

Ostracized by Wimbledon, Russians back Moscow-born Rybakina in final

Ostracized by Wimbledon, Russians back Moscow-born Rybakina in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Russians scoffed at Wimbledon's efforts to keep their compatriots out of the tournament after Moscow-born Elena Rybakina became the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach a Grand Slam final.

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Djokovic, Federer drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

World number one Rafael Nadal has been drawn alongside defending champion Alexander Zverev, Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) reported.

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Besides the athletes, the exemption applies to the sporting leagues' essential staff, spouses and dependents, the statement said.

#InstaInspiration: How to be at the top of your game in your 30s

#InstaInspiration: How to be at the top of your game in your 30s

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

Tomic's father to appear in court after attack

Tomic's father to appear in court after attack

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Bernard Tomic's father and coach John is due to appear in a Madrid court later on Monday after he attacked one of his son's coaching team on a street in the Spanish capital at the weekend, local police sources said.

ATP to increase prize money to $100 million in 2015

ATP to increase prize money to $100 million in 2015

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has decided to increase the overall prize amount for the men's tennis tours, exceeding 100 million dollars for the first time in 2015.

ATP chief to discuss time-violation rule with players

ATP chief to discuss time-violation rule with players

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) chief Brad Drewett will meet with players on Saturday to address concerns over a new rule aimed at speeding up the game that has drawn criticism from professionals on the men's tour.

PIX: Forgotten man Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

PIX: Forgotten man Murray gives Tsitsipas match to remember

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Andy Murray may have been the forgotten man at the US Open but gave the crowd and Stefanos Tsitsipas a match to remember, forcing the third seed to grind out a 2-6, 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win on Monday and avoid the opening round shocker.

WTA-ATP should be merger of equals: Konta

WTA-ATP should be merger of equals: Konta

Rediff.com20 May 2020

American great Billie Jean King had called for a unified governing body for men and women years ago but the 29-year-old Johanna Konta feels Federer's comments have brought attention back to the topic.

Tired Federer to skip Shanghai Masters

Tired Federer to skip Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

World number three Roger Federer has pulled out of next month's Shanghai Masters to rest and recover after a gruelling summer, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) said on Friday.

Here's why Roger Federer is ICC's No 1 Test batsman

Here's why Roger Federer is ICC's No 1 Test batsman

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

As Roger Federer chases a 21st Grand Slam title, it looks like he knows his cricket shots too.

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.

Dope testing is unfair to players: Nadal

Dope testing is unfair to players: Nadal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Tennis is paying the price for being an Olympic sport and its new dope testing regime treats players like criminals, world number one Rafael Nadal says. The Spaniard is leading criticism against the procedure adopted by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), who signed the World Anti-Doping agency (WADA) protocol last year.

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Former Romanian world number one Ilie Nastase called Wimbledon organisers "small-minded" after they announced he would not be invited to the Royal Box at this year's championships.

ATP Bangalore Open suspended

ATP Bangalore Open suspended

Rediff.com26 Aug 2008

The Bangalore Open scheduled to be held from September 29 has been suspended due to the local promoter's security concerns, according to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Board.

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Tennis great and founder of the WTA Billie Jean King was among those who applauded the announcement.

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'

Baghdatis jumps to 27th in rankings

Baghdatis jumps to 27th in rankings

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Lleyton Hewitt slipped out of the top 10 to 11th following his second-round defeat at the Australian Open.

ATP responds to Rusedski's drug test

ATP responds to Rusedski's drug test

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

Federer, Clijsters players of 2005

Federer, Clijsters players of 2005

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

The dup were named as professional tennis players of the year for 2005.

Rusedski cleared of doping offence

Rusedski cleared of doping offence

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Rusedski vows to clear his name

Rusedski vows to clear his name

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

Australian tennis player Tomic charged after noisy penthouse party

Australian tennis player Tomic charged after noisy penthouse party

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has been charged with trespassing and resisting arrest following complaints over a noisy penthouse party at a Miami Beach hotel, police said on Thursday.

Hewitt threatens to sue ATP

Hewitt threatens to sue ATP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

The ATP had fined him US$106,000 for failing to attend an interview. The world no 1 says he has been defamed and wants the fine dropped.

'I don't agree with their method'

'I don't agree with their method'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Djokovic's players body blindsided ATP player council, says Anderson.

Bautista Agut slams decision to close roof during Djokovic semi-final

Bautista Agut slams decision to close roof during Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'Everybody knows that they could wait a little bit, no? It was an unfortunate decision.'

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'I don't mind when he misbehaves. Obviously, I don't like the bad language. It's just when he doesn't try to play tennis, when he doesn't try to win then I think the umpire needs to step in. I think in this situation, default him on the spot, rather than suspend him'

HOTTEST topic of discussion at Australian Open

HOTTEST topic of discussion at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Prize money row rumbling behind scenes at Melbourne Park

Why rising Aussie tennis stars are 'losing the plot'?

Why rising Aussie tennis stars are 'losing the plot'?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

After Nick Kyrgios, another Aussie involved in verbal volley as tempers flare in Ohio.

Djokovic dismisses talk of boycott over prize money

Djokovic dismisses talk of boycott over prize money

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has distanced himself from reports that he called for a boycott of next year's tournament unless there was an increase in prize money.

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Widespread suspected match-fixing exists at the top level of world tennis, including at Wimbledon, according to secret files obtained by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News.

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

At a time when Indian tennis fans are content with success in doubles competitions, few are aware that Vijay Amritraj was within grasp of the singles crown at Wimbledon.

Nadal-Djokovic French Open semis 'Best Slam Match of Year'

Nadal-Djokovic French Open semis 'Best Slam Match of Year'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has recognized the French Open semi-final encounter between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as the "Best Grand Slam Match of the Year".