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Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion is putting various items under the hammer in two sales in June and July at Christie's to raise money for his foundation.

Nadal to make comeback in December

Nadal to make comeback in December

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal will return to action at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships exhibition event in Abu Dhabi in December.

Murray makes perfect response to Marinko's coach jibe

Murray makes perfect response to Marinko's coach jibe

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Andy Murray trounced Marinko Matosevic 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday but insisted there was no edge to the match after the Australian's criticism of his decision to hire Amelie Mauresmo as coach.

Tennis round-up: Murray 'may undergo surgery again'

Tennis round-up: Murray 'may undergo surgery again'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Three-times Grand Slam winner Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing hip surgery last January and was knocked out in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday having said the tournament could be his last as a professional.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

Mauresmo announces her pregnancy

Mauresmo announces her pregnancy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Amelie Mauresmo, the former Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, is pregnant, the Frenchwoman said on Thursday.

Agut stuns Djokovic in Shanghai Masters semis

Agut stuns Djokovic in Shanghai Masters semis

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic suffered a shock 6-4, 6-4 loss to Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday.

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Should Murray take some time to evaluate his fitness?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Andy Murray should focus on regaining full fitness rather than rushing to be ready for the US Open, Boris Becker said on Wednesday after the world number one was beaten in the Wimbledon quarter-finals by Sam Querrey.

Can top players deal with problems better?

Can top players deal with problems better?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Ivan Lendl says it is the ability to deal with distractions and overcome obstacles such as a lack of playing time that sets the top players in the world apart from the rest.

Fitness comes first for returning Murray, Djokovic

Fitness comes first for returning Murray, Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Murray, who has struggled with a persistent hip injury since the Briton's quarter-final exit at Wimbledon in July, pulled out of the US Open and dropped to 16th in the world rankings.

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Andy Murray's wretched form ahead of the next week's French Open has left pundits including Boris Becker scratching their heads about what exactly is wrong with the world number one.

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Murray was slightly vexed by a question at the post-match news conference that suggested the fans' loyalties were more divided than if he were playing anyone but Federer.

Nishikori targets top 3 ranking for next year

Nishikori targets top 3 ranking for next year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Kei Nishikori has set his sights on making a grand slam breakthrough in 2017 after the Japanese world number five concluded a successful season in which he claimed one ATP Tour title, an Olympic medal and recorded a career-high 58 wins.

Nadal struggling, but don't write him off yet!

Nadal struggling, but don't write him off yet!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Despite defeating Rafael Nadal in the Madrid Masters final, Andy Murray believes that it would be a mistake to write off Nadal from being the 'favourites' for the French Open title.

Wimbledon Photos: Murray, Venus return to main stage

Wimbledon Photos: Murray, Venus return to main stage

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Defending champion Andy Murray's match will complete a heavyweight Centre Court lineup on Friday that boasts four former Wimbledon winners and includes Venus Williams' return to the main stage.

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 3

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 3

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Tuesday.

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

Italian Open: Murray thumped by Fognini, Djokovic eases through

Italian Open: Murray thumped by Fognini, Djokovic eases through

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Defending champion and world number one Andy Murray was swept aside by home favourite Fabio Fognini at the Italian Open on Tuesday, being completely outplayed in a 6-2, 6-4 defeat.

Murray says health key to hopes of prolonging his career

Murray says health key to hopes of prolonging his career

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'I mean, a lot can change in a week in tennis... So I don't think that just because you do well the previous year means that you're going to have a good event the next year'

Injured Baghdatis withdraws from Rio Games

Injured Baghdatis withdraws from Rio Games

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Cypriot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis has withdrawn from next month's Rio Olympics after failing to recover from an elbow injury, the World No 42 said on Friday.

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.

PHOTOS: Best of 2016 Australian Open

PHOTOS: Best of 2016 Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

So it is over. Two weeks of intriguing tennis where the world's best competed for the year's first Grand Slam. While the match-fixing report cast a shadow over the start of the Australian Open, the tournament gained momentum as it progressed. Rediff.com encapsulates the best moments from the Rod Laver Arena.

Revealed! Why Lendl split with Murray

Revealed! Why Lendl split with Murray

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Ivan Lendl has opened up about splitting with Andy Murray, citing extra family commitments and the difficulty of matching the emotional high of the Briton's Grand Slam breakthroughs as factors in his decision.

Hingis and Murray win US Open mixed doubles title

Hingis and Murray win US Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Switzerland's Martina Hingis and Britain's Jamie Murray fought off a match point to defeat Hao-Ching Chan and Michael Venus 6-1, 4-6 (10-8) to claim the US Open mixed doubles title.

Will men's tennis see a flurry of women coaches?

Will men's tennis see a flurry of women coaches?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

After Andy Murray broke down a gender barrier by hiring Amelie Mauresmo, 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova says that men's tennis will see a flurry of women coaches.

Murray faces new pressure as draw opens in his favour

Murray faces new pressure as draw opens in his favour

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Britain's Wimbledon hope Andy Murray has to live with the very different pressure that comes with being labelled a shoe-in to reach the final after two of his main rivals suffered shock exits in early rounds.

Indians at US Open: Paes-Stepanek in final; Sania Mirza-Zheng lose

Indians at US Open: Paes-Stepanek in final; Sania Mirza-Zheng lose

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan fell short in their bid to capture a calendar-year Grand Slam when they lost to Czech Radek Stepanek and India's Leander Paes in the men's doubles semi-finals.

Top players withdraw from US Open

Top players withdraw from US Open

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The US Open organisers (USTA) are creating a bio-secure 'bubble' in New York to hold the tournament from Aug. 31 without spectators

Will Maria Sharapova do a Murray?

Will Maria Sharapova do a Murray?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

A sportspersons career only lasts a while. As tennis and fashion is always linked therefore most of the players switch their rackets for designer pens.

Top 10 Sporting Quotes of 2013

Top 10 Sporting Quotes of 2013

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

From recently-retired master blaster Sachin Tendulkar to Andy Murray, Bobby Charlton and Lance Armstrong, Rediff.com brings you some famous sporting quotes of 2013.

European Open: Murray wins Antwerp opener

European Open: Murray wins Antwerp opener

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Up next for Murray is either eighth seed Pablo Cuevas or Bolivia's Hugo Dellien, who meet in the first round on Wednesday.

Federer, Djokovic face youthful challenge in Raonic, Dimitrov

Federer, Djokovic face youthful challenge in Raonic, Dimitrov

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Young upstarts Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov have caused quite a stir at Wimbledon over the last two weeks with a string of fine performances, but they know they must rise to the challenges that await them in the men's semi-finals on Friday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Dimitrov crushes defending champion Murray, Djokovic in semis

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Dimitrov crushes defending champion Murray, Djokovic in semis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Defending champion Andy Murray was beaten 6-1, 7-6(4), 6-2 by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Wimbledon draw: Defending champ Murray faces Djokovic threat

Wimbledon draw: Defending champ Murray faces Djokovic threat

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A potential semi-final with number one seed Novak Djokovic looms for defending champion Andy Murray following the Wimbledon draw on Friday.

Barty, Nadal claim season-ending ITF awards

Barty, Nadal claim season-ending ITF awards

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Ashleigh Barty lifted the season-ending WTA Finals trophy and led Australia to their first Fed Cup final since 1993, while Nadal won his 4th ITF Award for winning two Slams this season.

Pressure on Murray to do an encore at Wimbledon

Pressure on Murray to do an encore at Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

When Andy Murray walks into Wimbledon on Monday to begin what he hopes will be the successful defence of his title he may be feeling a little lighter than usual at this time of year.

Murray seeded third for Wimbledon defence

Murray seeded third for Wimbledon defence

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Briton Andy Murray will be seeded third when he attempts to defend his Wimbledon title, while Novak Djokovic has been installed ahead of world number one Rafael Nadal as top seed for the grass-court major.

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Austrian spent four days in bed with a virus after pulling out of a tournament in Doha last week.

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Indian Premier Tennis League (IPTL), commencing from Wednesday, citing fatigue, and he has been replaced by Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka in his team- OUE Singapore Slammers.

French Open PHOTOS: Nadal strolls past Murray; to meet Djokovic in final

French Open PHOTOS: Nadal strolls past Murray; to meet Djokovic in final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

World No 1 Rafael Nadal eased into the French Open final after defeating Britain's Andy Murray 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 at the Roland Garros on Friday.