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One Andy or the other will win US Open: McEnroe

One Andy or the other will win US Open: McEnroe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Seven-times grand slam champion John McEnroe predicted an Andy would win the men's title at this year's U.S. Open, naming either Briton Andy Murray or American Andy Roddick as his choices to prevail.

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a convincing 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Sunday.

'Losing in major finals does bother us'

'Losing in major finals does bother us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

The Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, talk about life and times, and, of course, tennis.

McEnroe urges Federer to change tactics

McEnroe urges Federer to change tactics

Rediff.com28 May 2009

A devil-may-care style of swashbuckling tennis failed to deliver John McEnroe from the most painful defeat of his career but the former world number one is convinced Roger Federer must adopt those same tactics to succeed in the Paris arena where he failed 25 years ago. The Swiss Federer, chasing a record-equalling 14th Grand Slam singles title, simply must do something different to alter the course of recent history, most pundits say.

McEnroe offers to help struggling Federer

McEnroe offers to help struggling Federer

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Former great John McEnroe has offered to help Roger Federer rediscover his form after the Swiss suffered a series of uncharacteristic defeats this year.

King Roger is back

King Roger is back

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

When the world started looking away, the Swiss ace again brought the spotlight firmly on himself with a masterful showing at the US Open.

Federer, Borg team up for champions' clash

Federer, Borg team up for champions' clash

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer will team up for the showdown of champions at the exhibition event on the BlackRock Tour of Champions.

Umpire Gerry Armstrong still calls play

Umpire Gerry Armstrong still calls play

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

From linesman at Wimbledon to chair umpire for more than 25 years, Gerry Armstrong, now ATP Supervisor at the Kingfisher Airlines Open in Mumbai, has come a long way.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

Tricky Nicky? Kyrgios ready to get serious

Tricky Nicky? Kyrgios ready to get serious

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The 23-year-old Australian, who will be seeded 15th at Wimbledon, says he is in his best shape ever, and he is being talked about as serious challenger for this year's title.

Sharapova is unbelievable: McEnroe

Sharapova is unbelievable: McEnroe

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Nadal one step away from most improbable triumph

Nadal one step away from most improbable triumph

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal will become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles if he defeats the Russian in Melbourne.

McEnroe beats Borg 26 years after Wimbledon final

McEnroe beats Borg 26 years after Wimbledon final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The American won the Tour of Champions match just over 26 years after defeating the Swede in the Wimbledon final.

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Reader Karthik Marudur sent us this picture from Massachusetts.

Federer levels McEnroe's Slam record

Federer levels McEnroe's Slam record

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The Swiss matched John McEnroe's record streak of 11 straight-set wins in Grand Slam matches on Sunday.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

McEnroe hits out at umpire after Stockholm loss

McEnroe hits out at umpire after Stockholm loss

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes it is only a matter of time before the striker emerges from his slump.

Ljubicic key to Davis Cup final

Ljubicic key to Davis Cup final

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Federer faces Wang in opener

Federer faces Wang in opener

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Rafael Nadal has a tough opener against Australia's Mark Philippoussis at the US Open.

Federer, Mauresmo head US Open seeding lists

Federer, Mauresmo head US Open seeding lists

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

World number one Federer is looking to become only the third man in the Open era, after John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl, to win the title three years in succession.

Federer out to emulate McEnroe, Lendl

Federer out to emulate McEnroe, Lendl

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The Swiss is aiming to become only the third man to win three consecutive US Open titles in the professional era.

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

Borg, McEnroe to renew rivalry in Laver Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The tennis greats announced on Wednesday that they had committed to lead the teams for the first three years of the new competition, patterned after golf's Ryder Cup

'Yuvraj is a crowdpuller like McEnroe, Maradona'

'Yuvraj is a crowdpuller like McEnroe, Maradona'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Former India captain Kapil Dev on Wednesday lauded Yuvraj Singh's inclusion in the Indian T20 team terming him as a 'crowdpuller like John McEnroe'.

Ljubicic happiest loser in town

Ljubicic happiest loser in town

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Though Ivan Ljubicic was beaten in five sets by Dominic Hrbaty, Mario Ancic steered Croatia to their first Davis Cup title

Ljubicic plays down record bid

Ljubicic plays down record bid

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Nalbandian floors Federer at Masters

Nalbandian floors Federer at Masters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

David Nalbandian shocked Roger Federer 6-7, 6-7, 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 to win the Masters Cup

Desperate British turn to McEnroe

Desperate British turn to McEnroe

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

With British tennis enduring a terrible slump that shows no sign of ending, the sport's officials have turned to him for inspiration.

Roddick wins Stella title

Roddick wins Stella title

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

The American won his third successive Stella Artois title with a tight 7-6, 7-6 victory over Croatian Ivo Karlovi.

Federer has world at his feet

Federer has world at his feet

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Federer's victory confirmed his reputation as the best player in the world by elevating him to the top of the rankings.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi win in Montreal

Bhupathi-Mirnyi win in Montreal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

The top seeds defeated fourth seeds Jonas Bjorkman and Todd Woodbridge 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final of Tennis Masters Canada.

Henman must raise his game: McEnroe

Henman must raise his game: McEnroe

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Modern players lack personality, says McEnroe

Modern players lack personality, says McEnroe

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Former world number one John McEnroe has compared modern players to "robots", accusing them of lacking personality.

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open and playing pain-free would be a victory for the Scot, according to John McEnroe.

Remembering Shakti again

Remembering Shakti again

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

McEnroe to host CNBC talk show

McEnroe to host CNBC talk show

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

The former tennis world No. 1's show will provide "an unpredictable and spontaneous" look at the top news stories of the day.

McEnroe admits to taking steroids

McEnroe admits to taking steroids

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Edberg not prepared to give up the quiet life

Edberg not prepared to give up the quiet life

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Stefan Edberg was the most sought-after man at this week's seniors tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.\n\n