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Hopman Cup: Murray shown the door by 'improved' Kyrgios; Serena withdraws

Hopman Cup: Murray shown the door by 'improved' Kyrgios; Serena withdraws

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

?Andy Murray's preparations for this month's Australian Open suffered a setback on Wednesday when the world number two went down in straight sets to local favourite Nick Kyrgios at the Hopman Cup in Perth.

Murray and Federer to resume Wimbledon rivalry

Murray and Federer to resume Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A lot has happened to Andy Murray in the three years since he choked back the tears on Centre Court after a four-set defeat that handed Roger Federer the Wimbledon trophy for a seventh time.

Cincinnati: Murray and Nadal roll; Kerber wins

Cincinnati: Murray and Nadal roll; Kerber wins

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Olympic and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray picked up where he left off in Rio by drubbing Argentina's Juan Monaco to take his place in the third round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Madrid Open: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray cruise into quarters

Madrid Open: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray cruise into quarters

Rediff.com6 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and defending champion Andy Murray produced contrasting performances to secure their berths in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters on Thursday.

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Andy Murray took a step closer to a first title in arguably the toughest year of his playing career, grinding out a 3-6, 7-5 ,6-2 win over Ugo Humbert on Saturday to reach the final of the European Open in Antwerp.

Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, the first British winner of the men's title for 77 years, was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday.

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final in an upset for the ages on Sunday.

US Open PHOTOS: Radwanska falls; Murray, Nishikori march into quarters

US Open PHOTOS: Radwanska falls; Murray, Nishikori march into quarters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

It may have been the Labor Day holiday in the United States on Monday but Andy Murray came ready to work, demolishing Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 to storm into the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Federer cruises into last 16; Murray loses

Federer cruises into last 16; Murray loses

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

ormer world number one Andy Murray showed some more positive signs in his injury comeback but eventually went down in a bruising battle with Italy's Fabio Fognini.

Seeds Murray, Nishikori advance at Indian Wells

Seeds Murray, Nishikori advance at Indian Wells

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Fourth seed Andy Murray erased memories of early losses at Indian Wells by storming into the BNP Paribas Open third round with a ruthless 6-1, 6-3 victory over Canadian Vasek Pospisil on Saturday.

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Matteo Berrettini won the Stuttgart Open for a second time after he beat Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday to deny the Scot what would have been his first title on grass in six years.

Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

Djokovic closes in on career landmark; Eala's dream run halts

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion trailed Korda 5-2 in the second set but broke the American as he served at 5-3 and his precise and powerful serving carried him to the finish.

'I'll keep going': Djokovic vows to fight on

'I'll keep going': Djokovic vows to fight on

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Defiant Djokovic still targeting Grand Slam wins after Australia setback

World No. 1 Murray feels 'too young' for knighthood

World No. 1 Murray feels 'too young' for knighthood

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

With reports suggesting that Andy Murray, who finished the ATP year as world No 1 player, might be in line for a knighthood, the Briton has insisted that he is "too young" for the country's "highest honour." The 29-year-old, who beat Novak Djokovic in the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday, has been tipped to be named in the New Year honours list.

Davis Cup: Murray wins but Japan level with holders Britain

Davis Cup: Murray wins but Japan level with holders Britain

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Davis Cup champions Britain were locked at 1-1 with Japan after the opening two singles of their World Group, first-round tie on Friday after Andy Murray gave the hosts the lead.

Medvedev gets shot at No.2 ranking after Nadal pullout

Medvedev gets shot at No.2 ranking after Nadal pullout

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Spaniard's withdrawal means Medvedev will be top seed at the March 1-7 event, which also features top-10 players Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev.

Slam wins over rankings for Murray as he looks to defend US Open crown

Slam wins over rankings for Murray as he looks to defend US Open crown

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Andy Murray underlined his hunger for more Grand Slam silverware on Sunday when he said he would pass up the chance to be world number one if it meant he could taste more major success.

US Open: In-form Federer, Murray acknowledge opening round challenges

US Open: In-form Federer, Murray acknowledge opening round challenges

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Federer has been brandishing an aggressive style of play, forcing the action and rushing in to half-volley weak second serves to forge an advantage.

Murray brothers carry Britain to brink of Davis Cup semi-final

Murray brothers carry Britain to brink of Davis Cup semi-final

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Brothers Andy and Jamie Murray carried Britain to the brink of a Davis Cup semi-final berth after they beat France in the doubles rubber to take a 2-1 lead ahead of Sunday's reverse singles.

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rybakina joins missing list from Olympic tennis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women's third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday

Bencic, Ivanovic, Murray sent packing at Indian Wells

Bencic, Ivanovic, Murray sent packing at Indian Wells

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Swiss seventh seed Belinda Bencic was stunned by Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova while former champion Ana Ivanovic was also sent packing in third-round action at the BNP Paribas Open in California.

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Somdev loses to Murray; Bopanna-Qureshi also crash out

Somdev loses to Murray; Bopanna-Qureshi also crash out

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India's Somdev Devvarman was beaten in straight sets by World No. 11 Andy Murray in the second round of the ATP Shenzen Open, in Shenzhen, on Thursday.

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Shock defeats send Williams, Murray crashing out of Miami Open

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Monday

Murray points to double-standards after Nadal cramps

Murray points to double-standards after Nadal cramps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Following Rafael Nadal's problems with cramps in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, Andy Murray has taken a swipe at critics who gave him a hard time after his own struggles at the US Open.

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

7 reasons why Novak Djokovic is king of the Australian Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

When it comes to the Australian Open the Serbian reigns supreme.

Murray, Nadal ease into second round of China Open

Murray, Nadal ease into second round of China Open

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

World No 2 Andy Murray overwhelmed Italy's Andreas Seppi 6-2, 7-5 and second seed Rafael Nadal crushed veteran Italian Paolo Lorenzi 6-1, 6-1 to reach the China Open second round on Tuesday.

Tennis Round-up: Murray feels like he's starting from scratch

Tennis Round-up: Murray feels like he's starting from scratch

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The tournament will be Murray's third since hip surgery in January and mark his return to the hard courts for the first time since March 2017 at Indian Wells.

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since January in Zhuhai

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since January in Zhuhai

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray won his first ATP tour singles match in nearly nine months with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-1 victory over American Tennys Sandgren in the opening round of the Zhuhai Championships.

No complaints from Murray at being in tough half

No complaints from Murray at being in tough half

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

With British hopes of elusive home success once again resting on his shoulders, Andy Murray could have been forgiven an envious glance Novak Djokovic's way after the Wimbledon draw was made on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Murray ousts Ferrer to boost London bid

Sports Shorts: Murray ousts Ferrer to boost London bid

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Andy Murray took another step towards securing a berth at next month's World Tour finals when he fought off a typically dogged David Ferrer to win 6-4, 7-5 and move into the final of the Valencia Open on Saturday.

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

Medvedev dethrones Djokovic to become World No 1

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially my goal in the latest times.'

Kyrgios must avoid physical battle against Murray: Hewitt

Kyrgios must avoid physical battle against Murray: Hewitt

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Nick Kyrgios has the weapons to beat Andy Murray in their Wimbledon fourth-round clash on Monday but must play the match on his own terms, according to former champion Lleyton Hewitt.

Wimbledon: Djokovic knocked out by Querrey; Murray wins

Wimbledon: Djokovic knocked out by Querrey; Murray wins

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) by American Sam Querrey in the Wimbledon third round on Saturday. The Serbian top seed trailed by two sets overnight after the Court One match was interrupted by rain on Friday and there was no escape for the 29-year-old as Querrey, the 28th seed, completed a huge shock.

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.

Indian Wells: Djokovic, Murray struggle to reach 4th round

Indian Wells: Djokovic, Murray struggle to reach 4th round

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and fourth-seeded Andy Murray each had to contend with different degrees of adversity before they advanced.

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Murray, who is attempting to return to the top of the tennis world after undergoing hip surgery in January, was out of sorts in the first set of the rain-delayed match, losing three service games behind some uncharacteristically soft second serves.

Indian Wells: Nadal, Federer, join Murray in quarters

Indian Wells: Nadal, Federer, join Murray in quarters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal advanced to the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open.

Look who got engaged last week

Look who got engaged last week

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Britain No 1 Andy Murray's agent has confirmed that the tennis ace has got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears.

Cincinnati: Murray sails on as Nadal, Wawrinka fall; Kerber's march continues

Cincinnati: Murray sails on as Nadal, Wawrinka fall; Kerber's march continues

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Olympic champion Andy Murray restored some order at the Western & Southern Open by cutting down South African giant Kevin Anderson to reach the quarter-finals on an upset-filled Thursday in Cincinnati.