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Nishikori powers to victory over Murray at Tour Finals

Nishikori powers to victory over Murray at Tour Finals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Japan's Kei Nishikori made a stunning start to what will surely be the first of many appearances at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4, 6-4 win over home favourite Andy Murray on Sunday.

Bryan brothers clinch record 62nd doubles title

Bryan brothers clinch record 62nd doubles title

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

Bob and Mike Bryan came from a set down to win a record 62nd ATP Tour doubles title together with a gripping victory over Eric Butorac and Jean-Julien Rojer at the LA Open on Sunday.

Kafelnikov meets Verkerk in ATP Milan Final

Kafelnikov meets Verkerk in ATP Milan Final

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

Both scored contrasting semi-final victories on Saturday.

Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters

Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga staged a spectacular third set comeback to stun world number one Roger Federer 7-6, 1-6, 7-6 on Friday and reach the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters. Juan Martin Del Potro ended Nadal's Montreal title defence with a clinical 7-6, 6-1 win.

Kyrgios mostly keeps his cool to see off Hoang

Kyrgios mostly keeps his cool to see off Hoang

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios mostly kept his cool en route to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 dismantling of Antoine Hoang in their second round clash at the US Open on Thursday. The 28th seed had a row with the umpire even before the match started but avoided a full scale meltdown to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows for the fourth time.

Murray beaten by Mayer in Qatar

Murray beaten by Mayer in Qatar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray lost 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 to German Florian Mayer in the Qatar Open second round on Wednesday, his second competitive match since returning from a back injury.

Bopanna-Qureshi in Morocco event final

Bopanna-Qureshi in Morocco event final

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Indian Davis Cupper Rohan Bopanna and doubles partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi are in line for their second ATP Tour title of the season after making the final of the clay court event in Casablanca, Morocco.

Roddick secures World Tour Finals place

Roddick secures World Tour Finals place

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

American Andy Roddick has booked his place at the World Tour Finals with four weeks of the season remaining, the ATP said on Tuesday.

Lopez wins South Africa Open

Lopez wins South Africa Open

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Third seed Feliciano Lopez claimed his second ATP Tour title when he beat France's Stephane Robert 7-5 6-1 in the final of the South African Open on Sunday.

Isner to meet Clement in Auckland final

Isner to meet Clement in Auckland final

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Crowd favourite John Isner advanced to his second career ATP Tour final on Friday with an 6-2, 7-6 victory over Spanish eighth seed Albert Montanes.

Cilic retains Chennai Open crown

Cilic retains Chennai Open crown

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Defending champion Marin Cilic of Croatia bested Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) on Sunday to win the 2010 Chennai Open for a second straight year.

I am playing better than ever: Somdev

I am playing better than ever: Somdev

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Somdev Devvarman's tennis career has not only taken flight but is also going higher. As he puts it, he's playing better than ever!

Nadal teams up with Vidal in doubles

Nadal teams up with Vidal in doubles

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Rafael Nadal will team up with fellow Mallorcan Bartolome Salva-Vidal at the Chennai Open.

Hewitt keen to get back into the top five

Hewitt keen to get back into the top five

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Retirement is a dirty word for Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt, and he can't wait to launch his summer campaign on Saturday at the Hopman Cup in Perth after reviving his career in 2009 under former junior doubles partner Nathan Healey.

Scrap 'nonsense' doubles format, says Jamie Murray

Scrap 'nonsense' doubles format, says Jamie Murray

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Top men's doubles player Jamie Murray has called for an end to the ATP Tour's scoring system in the format and says there is widespread support for it to be changed.

Bhupathi-Paes to pair up

Bhupathi-Paes to pair up

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

The duo are pairing up since their respective partners Max Mirnyi and David Rikl have opted out of the Long Island event.

Somdev gets walkover, in final of Chennai Open

Somdev gets walkover, in final of Chennai Open

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Somdev Devvarman became the first Indian player to make it to the final of Chennai Open when his fifth seeded German opponent Rainer Scheuttler withdrew from the semi-final encounter due to a wrist injury on Saturday.

Time running out for Wimbledon

Time running out for Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

This year's Wimbledon Championships have so far survived the cull of the world's most prestigious sporting events due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it seems only a matter of time before they are postponed or cancelled. With London in its first week of lockdown, All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) officials are weighing up their limited options.

Berdych knocked out by French qualifier

Berdych knocked out by French qualifier

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Tomas Berdych became the first top-10 seed to fall at the French Open when he unexpectedly lost to qualifier Stephane Robert in the first round on Monday. Czech Berdych, the sixth seed and a semi-finalist last year, was beaten 3-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 9-7 on Court Two.

Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final

Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

Top seed Andy Murray battled past Fernando Verdasco in the semi-finals of the Valencia Open on Saturday, beating the fourth-seeded Spaniard 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to set up a final against Mikhail Youzhny.

Murray mauls Montanes to reach Valencia semis

Murray mauls Montanes to reach Valencia semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Top seed Andy Murray gave Spaniard Albert Montanes a 6-4, 6-2 mauling in the quarter-finals of the Valencia Open on Friday as the Briton continued his comeback from a wrist injury.

'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.

PICS: Leander, Amritraj inducted into Hall of Fame

PICS: Leander, Amritraj inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Now both men have made history for their country, leaving a permanent mark on the history books.

Nadal fires another warning shot at Federer

Nadal fires another warning shot at Federer

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal sent another message that he has the world number one ranking in his sight as he began his campaign to win his sixth successive title by equalling his most emphatic victory on the ATP Tour. A superb performance of heavy serving and varied follow-ups from the baseline by the Wimbledon and French Open champion overwhelmed Florent Serra 6-0, 6-1 and carried the Spaniard to the third round of the Cincinnati Masters Series.

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Djokovic event lacked bit of common sense, says Amritraj

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Novak Djokovic's intentions in organising the ill-fated Adria Tour were good but the world number one could have applied a bit more common sense to how the exhibition event was run, former ATP players' council head Vijay Amritraj said. The Serbian has faced fierce criticism after he, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki contracted COVID-19 following the charity event in Serbia and Croatia.

Federer ousts Tsitsipas in Basel semis for 50th win of the season

Federer ousts Tsitsipas in Basel semis for 50th win of the season

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Top seed Roger Federer dispatched Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Swiss Indoors championships in Basel.

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The fact that I wasn't playing for several months beginning of last year allowed me to really get together with my team and work on my body, on my strokes, which has later helped me to achieve some great results.'

Roddick blasts tour calendar

Roddick blasts tour calendar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

An exasperated Andy Roddick said the ATP men's tour must give players more time to rest during the season or risk shortening their careers.

Recuperating Nadal uncertain of London ATP finals participation

Recuperating Nadal uncertain of London ATP finals participation

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal says he could miss the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals next month because of appendicitis.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic blasts past Pouille; Thiem tames Murray

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic blasts past Pouille; Thiem tames Murray

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his dominant form in Tokyo to storm past Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-1, 6-2 and into the semi-finals of the Japan Open.

Del Potro wins Auckland Open

Del Potro wins Auckland Open

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Top seed Juan Martin Del Potro sealed his fifth ATP tour title with a comfortable 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Sam Querrey in the final of the Auckland Open on Saturday.

Somdev enters Chennai Open semis

Somdev enters Chennai Open semis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Indian wildcard Somdev Devvarman toppled world number 25 Ivo Karlovic to reach the semi-finals of the Chennai Open on Friday.

Nadal, Federer advance in Doha

Nadal, Federer advance in Doha

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Spain's Rafael Nadal began his ATP Tour season by demolishing Frenchman Fabrice Santoro 6-0, 6-1 at the Qatar Open in Doha on Tuesday. Roger Federer, seeded second behind Nadal, and third seed Andy Murray also notched easy wins to reach the second round.

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from next week's China Open in Beijing because of an elbow injury.

Back to the drawing board for frustrated Davydenko

Back to the drawing board for frustrated Davydenko

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Russian world number five Nikolay Davydenko believes he needs to adjust his game and find something extra if he is to challenge the world's top players next season.

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points over Russia, Belarus ban

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'The ability for players of any nationality to enter tournaments based on merit, and without discrimination, is fundamental to our Tour.'

Berdych crushes Del Potro to win Tokyo title

Berdych crushes Del Potro to win Tokyo title

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Czech Tomas Berdych halted fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro's hot streak by beating the Argentine 6-1, 6-4 to win the Japan Open on Sunday. Ninth seed Berdych's fourth ATP Tour title and his first since winning on grass in Halle last year came after Del Potro left the court to take medicine for an upset stomach.

China Open: Sela upsets Robredo

China Open: Sela upsets Robredo

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Israel's Dudi Sela played giant-killer again on Friday, upsetting sixth seed Tommy Robredo of Spain 6-4, 6-1 to sweep to his first ATP Tour semi-final at the $524,000 China Open.

World Tour Finals: Murray eases past Wawrinka to reach semi-finals

World Tour Finals: Murray eases past Wawrinka to reach semi-finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Andy Murray crushed Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 to win his group at the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday and stay on course for a season-ending climax with Novak Djokovic.