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Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16

Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

Third seed Andy Murray's smooth progress at Wimbledon continued with a 6-2 6-3 6-4 victory over Serbia's Viktor Troicki on Saturday to reach the last 16.

Roof planned for U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe stadium

Roof planned for U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe stadium

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) will reveal plans to build a retractable roof over the centre court at Arthur Ashe Stadium as part of major changes to the U.S. Open venue in Flushing Meadows.

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic rediscovered a ruthless streak when it mattered most to stay on course for a career slam with a nail-biting 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 6-1 win over Andy Murray to reach the French Open final on Saturday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Andy Murray stayed on course for a second Wimbledon title while setting setting up a semi-final showdown with Roger Federer.

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Sports Shorts: Murray gets Shanghai Masters wildcard

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Federer awaits opponent for delayed final

Federer awaits opponent for delayed final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2008

Roger Federer entered his fifth successive US Open final but rain intervened when Briton Andy Murray was leading top seed Rafael Nadal 6-2, 7-6, 2-3 in the semi-finals of the US Open.

Roddick wins late-night birthday bash

Roddick wins late-night birthday bash

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Andy Roddick withstood a barrage of winners from young Ernests Gulbis for a 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 7-5 second-round victory at the US Open.

No stopping 'Perfect' Liverpool...

No stopping 'Perfect' Liverpool...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Only two teams -- Chelsea in 2005-06 and Manchester City last season -- have had more points after 18 Premier League games in a season than Liverpool's 48.

Roddick serves big to advance as Melzer melts

Roddick serves big to advance as Melzer melts

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Andy Roddick used his big serve to overcome Austrian Juergen Melzer 7-6 7-6 4-6 6-3 to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon on Saturday.

Queen's Club: Murray downs Mahut in front of Lendl, Wawrinka out

Queen's Club: Murray downs Mahut in front of Lendl, Wawrinka out

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Stan Wawrinka's new union with coaching consultant Richard Krajicek got off to the worst possible start as he lost 6-2, 7-6 (3) to Fernando Verdasco in the first round of the Aegon Championships on Tuesday.

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Tennis round-up: Sharapova to face Kerber in Mallorca

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The Russian five-times Grand Slam champion struggled for rhythm initially on the low-bouncing grasscourt at the Mallorca Open but picked up the pace to beat Viktoria Kuzmova 7-6(8), 6-0.

Murray and Federer aim for milestones in US final

Murray and Federer aim for milestones in US final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Andy Murray on Sunday gave himself a chance to end a 72-year U.S. Open drought for British men by outwitting world number one Rafael Nadal to reach the final against four-times winner Roger Federer.

Tursunov to face Dancevic in Indy final

Tursunov to face Dancevic in Indy final

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Dancevic shocked top seed Andy Roddick while Tursunov beat American Sam Querrey in the semi-finals of the Indianapolis championships.

Indians let Sussex off the hook

Indians let Sussex off the hook

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Wicketkeeper-batsman Andy Hodd revived Sussex with a fighting century on day 3 of the four-day tour match.

Henman back in old routine

Henman back in old routine

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The 32-year-old was locked at 5-5 in the deciding set against Carlos Moya before bad light ended play on day one.

Injured Murray pulls out of Wimbledon

Injured Murray pulls out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

"I have done everything possible to get ready for Wimbledon ... but I'm not 100 percent ready," the Scot said in a statement.

Murray loses in first round

Murray loses in first round

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Roger Federer once again conceded defeat to arch-rival Rafael Nadal when he and his fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka lost to Nadal and Carlos Moya.

Roddick downs stubborn Johansson

Roddick downs stubborn Johansson

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

The U.S. second seed, who lost in last year's Wimbledon final to Switzerland's Roger Federer, will face the defending champion again in Sunday's final.

Favourites batten down hatches

Favourites batten down hatches

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Wimbledon picks up the pace dramatically today with the fourth round of the men's and women's singles.

The best of French Open in pictures...

The best of French Open in pictures...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

After two weeks of intriguing tennis where the world's best fought hard to assert their dominance on clay, we have the champions out there.

Federer retains Wimbledon crown

Federer retains Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com4 Jul 2004

Safin and Roddick sizzle

Safin and Roddick sizzle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

Madrid Open: Murray sent packing, Nadal, Djokovic ease into quarters

Madrid Open: Murray sent packing, Nadal, Djokovic ease into quarters

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The Briton, who was thrashed 6-3 6-1 by the Croatian in the Dubai Championships in 2015, performed poorly in the first set and after recovering in the second he then surrendered his serve in the seventh game, giving Coric three break points.

Roddick cruises into semis

Roddick cruises into semis

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

The defending champion beat Dominik Hrbaty of Slovakia in the quarter-finals of the RCA Tennis Championships.

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.

Federer wraps up semi-final win

Federer wraps up semi-final win

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

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.

Murray beats Raonic, to play Cilic in Cincinnati final

Murray beats Raonic, to play Cilic in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Sizzling hot Andy Murray roared into his seventh successive final with a commanding victory over Canadian Milos Raonic at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Saturday.

Federer cruises to semis; Wozniacki upsets World No 1 Pliskova

Federer cruises to semis; Wozniacki upsets World No 1 Pliskova

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Roger Federer reached the Rogers Cup semi-finals on Friday after coming to the net early and often in a straight sets victory over Roberto Bautista Agut on a windy day in Montreal.

Streak ton puts Zimbabwe on top

Streak ton puts Zimbabwe on top

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

Querrey just overpowered me; says Djokovic after shock exit

Querrey just overpowered me; says Djokovic after shock exit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Novak Djokovic is fallible after all, as American powerhouse Sam Querrey proved in stunning fashion to stop the Serb's seemingly unstoppable charge towards a calendar year grand slam at a rain-hit Wimbledon on Saturday. The 28th seed boomed down 31 aces and repelled an attempted Djokovic comeback to win a third-round match that began the previous evening 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 7-6(5).

Bichel seals win for Australia

Bichel seals win for Australia

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

The seamer took the last Zimbabwe wicket to clinch victory by an innings and 175 runs in the first Test.\n\n

Djokovic, Serena face overtime in Paris

Djokovic, Serena face overtime in Paris

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will feel like they are working overtime on Friday when organisers cram all four semi-finals into a single session to try and ensure a rain-ravaged tournament ends on schedule.

Federer reaches semis

Federer reaches semis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

Federer became the first man from Switzerland to reach a Grand Slam semi-final since Marc Rosset at the French Open in 1996.

Roddick, Federer in last eight

Roddick, Federer in last eight

Rediff.com30 Jun 2003

Roddick withstood a fierce onslaught from 12th seed Paradorn Srichaphan while Federer beat Feliciano Lopez.

Trescothick, Butcher lift England

Trescothick, Butcher lift England

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Bad light halted play with England on 184 for 3 on day 1 in the first Test against Zimbabwe.

Flying Frenchman Monfils, Simon advance in Montreal

Flying Frenchman Monfils, Simon advance in Montreal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The French flag flew proudly in Montreal on Monday as Gilles Simon and Gael Monfils advanced to the second round of the Rogers Cup.

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Venus Williams accused Wimbledon officials of discriminating against its women champions and wants "equality" when it comes to scheduling matches on its two biggest showcourts.