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'You can't be serious,' Murray tells McEnroe

'You can't be serious,' Murray tells McEnroe

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Andy Murray has scoffed at John McEnroe's suggestion that this week's US Open represented his best chance of winning a Grand Slam.

Federer no match for Nadal's athleticism, says McEnroe

Federer no match for Nadal's athleticism, says McEnroe

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

There are few more impressive sights in sport than Roger Federer in full flow on a tennis court but the Swiss great cannot compare with Rafael Nadal as an athlete, says former world No.1 John McEnroe.

Ganguly reminds me of McEnroe: Wright

Ganguly reminds me of McEnroe: Wright

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Iconic cricketer Sourav Ganguly's television commentary reminds former India coach John Wright of eclectic tennis superstar John McEnroe, now a popular figure with the microphone.

Borg, McEnroe: From rivals to partners

Borg, McEnroe: From rivals to partners

Rediff.com1 Jul 2011

Tennis legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have announced their partnership by launching of a limited edition underwear collection.

McEnroe wants Nadal seeded fourth at Wimbledon

McEnroe wants Nadal seeded fourth at Wimbledon

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Wimbledon's seeding committee should use its power to promote 11-times Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal into the top four, according to three-times former champion John McEnroe.

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe has advised Rafael Nadal to sack his long-term coach, uncle Toni and 'get a new damn coach' to get back to top form.

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.

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.

Queen's Club: Raonic off to a winning start under gaze of McEnroe

Queen's Club: Raonic off to a winning start under gaze of McEnroe

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Third seed Milos Raonic edged past Australia's Nick Kyrgios in a rain-delayed Aegon Championships first round showdown at Queen's Club on Wednesday as new coach John McEnroe watched on.

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.

Americans Tiafoe and Shelton secure Laver Cup title for Team World

Americans Tiafoe and Shelton secure Laver Cup title for Team World

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Americans found their rhythm to wrap up a final-day victory

McEnroe enjoys new role as comedy fall guy

McEnroe enjoys new role as comedy fall guy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The 54-year-old silver fox had a new role as comedy fall guy to Iranian Mansour Bahrami in the gentlemen's senior invitation doubles on a packed outside court at Wimbledon.

Djokovic run beats my '84 streak: McEnroe

Djokovic run beats my '84 streak: McEnroe

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Novak Djokovic's 37-match winning streak since the start of the year is already more impressive than the record 42 consecutive wins posted by John McEnroe in 1984, the American said on Tuesday.

'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'.

Djokovic, Murray react to Australian Open's controversial move

Djokovic, Murray react to Australian Open's controversial move

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Djokovic backs schedule change at expanded Australian Open

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.

Henman must raise his game: McEnroe

Henman must raise his game: McEnroe

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

'Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled'

'Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Obviously there is a void that will never be filled, McEnroe told reporters

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

McEnroe labels Djokovic as favourite for U.S Open crown

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Roger Federer is the form player going into next week's U.S. Open but Novak Djokovic is favourite to win the title for a second time, according to former champion John McEnroe.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Tiafoe seals first Laver Cup title for Team World

PIX: Tiafoe seals first Laver Cup title for Team World

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Frances Tiafoe sealed Team World's first victory over Team Europe in the Laver Cup as he saved four match points on the way to beating Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.

Madrid Open: Nadal breaks McEnroe's record; Sharapova out

Madrid Open: Nadal breaks McEnroe's record; Sharapova out

Rediff.com11 May 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal set a new record of winning 50 consecutive sets on a single surface by beating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.

'Djokovic missing US Open over COVID vaccine status would be a joke'

'Djokovic missing US Open over COVID vaccine status would be a joke'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Djokovic has refused to take the vaccine and appears set to miss out on the year's last Grand Slam

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Take a look at the five top contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open:

'Tomorrow is going to be special thing'

'Tomorrow is going to be special thing'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'...but at the same time we were able to understand that personal relationships are more important than sometimes professional things.'

'It's a joke': Murray blasts Australian Open officials

'It's a joke': Murray blasts Australian Open officials

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

An exhausted Andy Murray still had enough left in the tank to blast tennis officials after an epic five-set comeback second round win at the Australian Open finished after 4am local time on Friday.

Protest threat looms! Wimbledon organisers step up security

Protest threat looms! Wimbledon organisers step up security

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Security plans 'uplifted' for Wimbledon, organisers say

Federer's Dinner Date With Friends

Federer's Dinner Date With Friends

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'Heading to dinner with some friends,' Roger captioned a selfie clicked with fellow legends Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, with the London Bridge in the background.

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

Alcaraz-Rune showdown a curtain raiser to the future

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'There is so much excitement brewing about Wednesday's Alcaraz and Rune quarter-finals showdown -- it could well be a juicy foretaste of things to come.'

'Kyrgios poised for major breakthrough at Wimbledon'

'Kyrgios poised for major breakthrough at Wimbledon'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Evert said she has been impressed by what she has seen from the 27-year-old.

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

'Swiatek could become the dominant player in women's tennis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Pole said she wanted to do better this time and felt the pressure.

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Rafael Nadal returns to the US Open for the first time in three years short of match practice and with big question marks about his fitness but few people will dismiss the Spaniard's chances of claiming a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Serena in the broadcast booth? The ball is in her court...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Serena Williams could easily walk off the court and into the broadcast booth if she wants to, pocketing a handsome paycheck and boosting ratings for a sport that is losing star power, those in the business say.