Novak Djokovic to rack Boris Becker's brain for mental gain

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 00:11

Boris Becker`s first priority will be to help Novak Djokovic gain a "mental edge" when the pressure rises at the grand slams, the Australian Open champion said in Melbourne on Thursday.

Coaching greats good for the game, says Roger Federer

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 16:15

Roger Federer, who has taken on childhood hero Stefan Edberg as part of his team, thinks the recruitment of former great players as coaches will be good for tennis in the long term.

Super Novak begins 2014 season on a winning note, clinches Abu Dhabi world title

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 14:59

Serbia`s Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive title at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi, defeating Spain`s David Ferrer 7-5, 6-2 in Saturday`s final of that hard-court exhibition event.

Ferrer, Djokovic win semifinal in Abu Dhabi

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 22:07

David Ferrer won the semifinal against his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal clear in two sets, while Serbia`s Novak Djokovic was victorious over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, the second day of the Mubadala World Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Nadal loses to Ferrer on return to courts

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 22:51

Rafael Nadal got his season underway with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the semi-finals of the Mudabala World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Hope to make another strong appearance in Chennai: Wawrinka

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 18:46

World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka had a terrific 2013 and he is keen to start the coming year on a high at one of his favourite tours, Chennai Open, to be held here from December 30 to January 5.

Nadal not interested in celebrity coaching

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 01:17

Rafael Nadal has no intention of joining the dizzying coaching merry-go-round which has seen Novak Djokovic hire Boris Becker in just one of a raft of changes ahead of the 2014 season.

Federer at 2014 crossroads, Serena eyes history

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 10:26

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray open the 2014 season in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with Roger Federer hoping his absence isn`t an indicator of more misery ahead.

Rio 2016 is a 'very real' target for Leander Paes

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 10:09

After winning the US Open men`s doubles title this year, Indian tennis veteran Leander Paes on Sunday said he is trying to remain injury-free and working on his serve for the next season.

Djokovic call even surprised me, says Becker

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 23:05

Boris Becker said Novak Djokovic approached him to become his head coach the day the Serb lost the world No.1 ranking to Spaniard Rafa Nadal in October this year.

Novak Djokovic appoints Boris Becker as head coach

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 18:17

World number two Novak Djokovic has appointed six-time grand slam winner Boris Becker as his head coach, the Serbian announced on Wednesday.

Nadal shines, Federer fades as big four becomes three

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 23:15

Rafael Nadal defied the career obituary writers with his stunning renaissance in 2013 as he and fellow major winners Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray cut struggling Roger Federer adrift.