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Alcaraz edges Lehecka to win second Queen's title

Alcaraz edges Lehecka to win second Queen's title

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, who triumphed at Queen's a few weeks before claiming his first Wimbledon title in 2023, extended his winning streak to 18 matches.

'Impossible to beat', Swiatek finds love for Wimbledon grass

'Impossible to beat', Swiatek finds love for Wimbledon grass

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

On Monday, the Polish eighth seed found her grasscourt wings to fly into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a soaring 6-4, 6-1 victory over Danish 23rd seed Clara Tauson.

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

PIX: In-form Alcaraz to face Lehecka in Queen's final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Medvedev outlasts Zverev to reach Halle final

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals title following a dominant 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz.

Nadal roars back after year-long battle

Nadal roars back after year-long battle

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Rafael Nadal looked razor sharp again during his latest meeting with qualifier Thiem

Murray to donate prize money to Ukrainian kids

Murray to donate prize money to Ukrainian kids

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray said he would donate his prize money won from tennis tournaments in 2022 towards aid efforts for children affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Round One goes to Federer and Edberg!

Round One goes to Federer and Edberg!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Australian Open provided Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker and Ivan Lendl the opportunity to renew rivalries as coaches. At the end of it, Bikash Mohapatra believes it was the Swede who went away with the bragging rights.

Fit-again Murray full of belief ahead of Wimbledon

Fit-again Murray full of belief ahead of Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas said that his victory in the final of the Mallorca Championships on Saturday was a major milestone in his career as the Greek claimed his maiden grasscourt title leading up to Wimbledon next week.

Murray splits with coach Lendl for second time

Murray splits with coach Lendl for second time

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Murray was coached by Lendl from 2011-14 before he rejoined his team in June last year, helping Murray capture his second Wimbledon title and his second Olympic gold in Rio.

Murray and Lendl to team up again

Murray and Lendl to team up again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

World number two Andy Murray is reuniting with his former coach Ivan Lendl and the two will work together at Queen's Club on Monday, the Scot said in a statement.

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Tennis: Djokovic battles from brink to beat Korda for Adelaide crown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Fritz delivers as US win inaugural United Cup crown

Murray hopes Lendl holds key to end Djokovic's dominance

Murray hopes Lendl holds key to end Djokovic's dominance

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Confirming his reunion with Ivan Lendl, world number two Andy Murray hopes that his decision to rejoin forces with his former coach would play a major role in the battle to end top-ranked Novak Djokovic's reign. The 29-year-old revealed that he had agreed a deal to resume his relationship with Lendl two years after they parted ways, Sport24 reported. Djokovic has been dominating the sport from last year, having won all four Grand Slam title after beating Murray in the French Open final earlier this month. He has won a total of 24 matches out of their previous 34 encounters.

Should Murray team up with Lendl again? Yes, thinks McEnroe

Should Murray team up with Lendl again? Yes, thinks McEnroe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

French open runner-up Andy Murray should consider re-hiring Ivan Lendl as his coach ahead of Wimbledon, according to American seven-times grand slam champion John McEnroe.

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Tsitsipas in Italian Open showdown

Rediff.com15 May 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th tour-level victory by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final.

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.

Sports Shorts: Murray appoints Mauresmo as his new coach

Sports Shorts: Murray appoints Mauresmo as his new coach

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Andy Murray showed that he is quite prepared to think outside the box by appointing Ivan Lendl, and now he has done it again by appointing Amelie Mauresmo.

Sports Shorts: Murray splits with coach Lendl; Shvedova-Serena showdown

Sports Shorts: Murray splits with coach Lendl; Shvedova-Serena showdown

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has split with coach Ivan Lendl after two years, the British world number six said on Wednesday.

Coaching greats good for the game: Federer

Coaching greats good for the game: Federer

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

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.

Murray stutters past qualifier Millman in Brisbane

Murray stutters past qualifier Millman in Brisbane

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Andy Murray narrowly avoided the wrath of coach Ivan Lendl after labouring to a 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 win over Australian qualifier John Millman in his opening match at the Brisbane International on Thursday.

Paes reveals Lendl's role in US Open triumph

Paes reveals Lendl's role in US Open triumph

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Leander Paes, the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open Era, says at 40 he still has lots to learn.

Federer trounces Tipsarevic at Tour Finals

Federer trounces Tipsarevic at Tour Finals

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Roger Federer chalked up yet another record when victory over Janko Tipsarevic at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday put him top of the list for match wins at the traditional season-ender. The 17-times Grand Slam champion cruised to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over the Serbian world number nine, taking his haul of victims in the event to 40, one more than Ivan Lendl.

Photos: Putt naturally, golf glamour for these sportsmen!

Photos: Putt naturally, golf glamour for these sportsmen!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Earlier only Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could be seen strutting on the golf course. They made head turns and one was surprised how these doyens of their field (tennis) were so comfortable exchanging golf clubs for their racquets.

Lendl traits mirror in Murray's meteoric success

Lendl traits mirror in Murray's meteoric success

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

In the last eight months Ivan Lendl inculcated in Andy Murray the attributes he was known for. The Scot's back-to-back triumphs in the Olympics and US Open, says Bikash Mohapatra, is testimony to it.

Lendl to coach Andy Murray

Lendl to coach Andy Murray

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Britain's Andy Murray has ended his long search for a full time coach by appointing eight-times Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl.

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Ivan Lendl could be the missing piece to Andy Murray's Grand Slam puzzle, says the Briton's former-coach Darren Cahill, who helped pick his new mentor.

Lendl could take Murray's game to next level: McEnroe

Lendl could take Murray's game to next level: McEnroe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

John McEnroe was surprised when Andy Murray named Ivan Lendl as his new coach but thinks his old rival may prove to be the missing ingredient the Briton needs to take his career to the next level.

Game, set, match: high-profile tennis partnerships

Game, set, match: high-profile tennis partnerships

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

For tennis aficionados it is something to look forward to. Going strictly on face value, it seems a perfect combination.

On-song Federer targets record in London

On-song Federer targets record in London

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Roger Federer will aim to finish an off key year on a high note by winning a record sixth title at the ATP World Tour finals which start on Sunday at London's O2 Arena, a venue more famous for staging the biggest acts in the music business.

Lendl's reunion with Murray no threat to Djokovic at Wimbledon: Henman

Lendl's reunion with Murray no threat to Djokovic at Wimbledon: Henman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Former Britain No 1 Tim Henman has picked top-ranked Novak Djokovic as favourite for the Wimbledon, the third major of the season.

Zverev eyes elusive major after rollercoaster 2020

Zverev eyes elusive major after rollercoaster 2020

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Zverev made more headlines off the court than on it last year.

Nadal survives Lopez scare in Paris to claim 1,000th win

Nadal survives Lopez scare in Paris to claim 1,000th win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Nadal becomes just the fourth man to achieve 1,000 singles victories in the Open Era, behind Jimmy Connors (1,274), Roger Federer (1,242) and Ivan Lendl (1,068).

Federer overpowers Nadal to win World Tour Final

Federer overpowers Nadal to win World Tour Final

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Roger Federer sent a timely reminder to Rafael Nadal on Sunday, out-gunning the World No 1 to win the ATP World Tour Finals with an irresistible display of attacking tennis.

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Djokovic claims first ATP title in six months

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Djokovic did not drop a set en route to the final in Rome

Murray is committed for the long haul with Lendl

Murray is committed for the long haul with Lendl

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Britain's Andy Murray has reunited with former coach Ivan Lendl as the World number two prepares for another tilt at the Wimbledon title.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Images: Federer crashes out, Nadal in semis

Images: Federer crashes out, Nadal in semis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Images from the men's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon, on Wednesday.

Murray downs Raonic to win record fifth Queen's Club title

Murray downs Raonic to win record fifth Queen's Club title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Andy Murray became the first player to hold aloft the super-sized Queen's Club trophy for a fifth time after he beat Canadian big-server Milos Raonic 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Aegon Championships on Sunday. The British top seed's title hopes appeared to be faltering when he trailed Raonic by a set and 3-0 down in the second set but the 2013 Wimbledon champion relied on his greater grasscourt pedigree to turn the match around.

Best laid to rest on French clay

Best laid to rest on French clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

The red clay at Roland Garros might have witnessed the triumph of some of the greatest names in the game but it also had to endure the agony of others being the bridesmaid year after year.