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Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Diagnosed as deaf at the age of two, Lee Duck-hee cannot hear calls from the line judges or the umpire and relies on signals and gestures for the information.

Murray pulls off Oscar-winning performance to keep alive Wimbledon dreams

Murray pulls off Oscar-winning performance to keep alive Wimbledon dreams

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Murray roared to a second-round win over little-known German qualifier Oscar Otte.

PHOTOS: Zverev edges past Coric; Carreno Busta in semis

PHOTOS: Zverev edges past Coric; Carreno Busta in semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

German fifth seed Alexander Zverev survived a stern test of nerve to reach his second Grand Slam semi-final this year after outclassing Croatian Borna Coric at the US Open on Tuesday.

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Western and Southern Open: Murray makes winning return; Cilic out

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic fired 19 aces to topple Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 and set up a second-round clash with either Dan Evans or Russian 10th seed Andrey Rublev.

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

US Open: Nadal thrashes teenager Rublev to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal gave Russian teenager Andrey Rublev a tennis lesson on Wednesday, racing into the semi-finals of the US Open with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win that cleared the path for a possible showdown with rival Roger Federer.

Sports Shorts: Raducanu tests positive for COVID, out of Abu Dhabi event

Sports Shorts: Raducanu tests positive for COVID, out of Abu Dhabi event

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Djokovic faces Berrettini hurdle in his leap towards history

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The 6-foot-5 frame of Matteo Berrettini will be standing in the way of Novak Djokovic's relentless pursuit of hoarding as many tennis milestones as possible when the two meet in a Wimbledon final where both men will be eyeing the record books.

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Few obstacles lie between Nadal and record 21st major

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Nadal has a habit of truly coming into his own at Roland Garros, as his 100-2 win-loss record testifies.

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Wimbledon: Top young men's players to watch out for

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Check out some of the up-and-comers who could cause an upset at Wimbledon this year.

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Nadal triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Yet the warrior-like instincts kicked in and we were all reminded that Nadal, as long as he is standing, remains a physical and psychological force of nature on a tennis court.

Aus Open: History in the making as men's semi-finalists vie for glory

Aus Open: History in the making as men's semi-finalists vie for glory

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Nadal plays Berrettini in one semifinal, knowing he's potentially two match wins from a 21st major title.

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

US Open PIX: Djokovic cruises; Osaka survives scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2020 US Open in New York on Friday.

PIX: Zverev crashes out; injured Serena withdraws

PIX: Zverev crashes out; injured Serena withdraws

Rediff.com15 May 2019

World number five Alexander Zverev continued his poor recent form as he crashed out of the Italian Open in the second round while Serena Williams had to pull out of the women's draw with a recurring knee injury.

It was an accident: Tsitsipas after racket swipe hurts dad

It was an accident: Tsitsipas after racket swipe hurts dad

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Apostolos immediately got up from his chair in shock and went up to the stands to sit with the rest of the Greek team while Tsitsipas, who was docked a point and warned by the umpire, received an earful from his mother Julia Apostoli.

Federer to face Isner in Miami final

Federer to face Isner in Miami final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Big-hitting American John Isner kept his title defence alive but needed all his experience to see off Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(3), 7-6(4) on Friday to return to the Miami Open final.

Federer tips GenNext youngsters to win Slams

Federer tips GenNext youngsters to win Slams

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The new crop of young players are poised for a Grand Slam breakthrough and New York's bright lights could provide the inspiration that finally gets one of them over the top, five-times US Open champion Roger Federer said on Friday.

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Thiem, Wawrinka stay positive after defeats on return

Meet the Russian teenager making waves in US

Meet the Russian teenager making waves in US

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

After a mature performance against ninth seed David Goffin, the 19-year-old set up an intriguing last-eight showdown with world number one Rafael Nadal.

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

Nadal, Djokovic romp into Rome quarter-finals

Nadal, Djokovic romp into Rome quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Rafael Nadal swept into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday with a ruthless 6-4, 6-1 victory over Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov. The top seed, who will reclaim the world number one ranking from Roger Federer if he wins his eighth title in Rome, turned in a near-flawless performance, losing only five service points as he honed in on victory in an hour and 22 minutes.

Davis Cup: A challenge in store for Bhupathi-led India against Canada on Day 1

Davis Cup: A challenge in store for Bhupathi-led India against Canada on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Ramkumar to play opening singles tie against Schnur, Yuki takes on Shapovalov on day 1

Nadal takes centre stage on Wednesday ahead of Kyrgios clash

Nadal takes centre stage on Wednesday ahead of Kyrgios clash

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The volatile 17th seed had a quiet evening by his standards in his opening match on Monday, with just the one violation for unsportsmanlike behaviour when he asked spectator, in no uncertain terms, to be quiet while he was serving.

Italian Open: Nadal stunned; Djokovic marches on

Italian Open: Nadal stunned; Djokovic marches on

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Nadal committed 30 unforced errors to Schwartzman's 17 and had his serve broken five times.

Meet the future superstar and Grand Slam champion

Meet the future superstar and Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Alexander Zverev is a potential superstar who bears comparison not only with his fellow German Boris Becker but also the great American singer Bob Dylan.

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Aus Open PIX: Medvedev shocked; Swiatek, Tsitsipas ease into 4th round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Today at US Open: Main focus on women

Today at US Open: Main focus on women

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Women's tennis's biggest names still remaining at the US Open take centre stage on Sunday with Grand Slam winners Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Garbine Muguruza and Petra Kvitova all appearing on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Holder Pliskova beaten by Sabalenka at Eastbourne

Holder Pliskova beaten by Sabalenka at Eastbourne

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

World number two and top seed Caroline Wozniacki, runner-up at the south coast event last year, cruised into the semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Australia's Ashleigh Barty.

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Germany, Australia off to strong starts in Davis Cup qualifying

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Australia eased ahead of Bosnia 2-0 as John Millman thumped Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-2 while Alex de Minaur overcame Mirza Basic 6-3, 7-6(0), before Millman revealed the team's larger goal under captain Lleyton Hewitt.

Aus Open: Stress-free Zverev cruises past Verdasco

Aus Open: Stress-free Zverev cruises past Verdasco

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

'Generally, I'm happy outside the court, happy on the court, happy in life. Then I think you play your best.'

PIX: Nadal fires Spain to Davis Cup final against Canada

PIX: Nadal fires Spain to Davis Cup final against Canada

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Rafael Nadal fired hosts Spain into the Davis Cup final as he joined Feliciano Lopez to win a thrilling late-night doubles and seal a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Britain on Saturday.

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Rafael Nadal warmed up for the French Open with a battling 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 win over world number one Novak Djokovic as the Spaniard claimed a record-extending 10th Italian Open title in Rome on Sunday in the latest chapter of their rivalry.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev, Serena advance; Halep knocks out Venus

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Images from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Impressive Djokovic beats Dimitrov as Nadal pulls out

Impressive Djokovic beats Dimitrov as Nadal pulls out

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Novak Djokovic reached the Paris Masters final for the sixth time

Tennis: Federer obliterates Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals

Tennis: Federer obliterates Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The 38-year-old, who has lost six games so far in the tournament, dispatched his hapless opponent in only 62 minutes winning the second-round match 6-0, 6-3.

'Tennis won't be the same without you'

'Tennis won't be the same without you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you've done in tennis and with myself. Tennis world will never be the same without you.'

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic extended his winning run in Asia when he strolled into the last-16 of the Shanghai Masters.

Razor-sharp Federer races through in Basel

Razor-sharp Federer races through in Basel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Top seed Roger Federer needed less than an hour to dispatch Benoit Paire 6-1, 6-3 and reach the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors tournament on Thursday -- treating his home fans to another masterclass.

Prajnesh continues dream run; stuns World No 18 Basilashvili

Prajnesh continues dream run; stuns World No 18 Basilashvili

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Indian qualifier Prajnesh Gunneswaran achieved the biggest win of his career when he stunningly knocked out World No 18 Nikoloz Basilashvili at the Indian Wells ATP Masters event, continuing his dream run.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Dimitrov and Wozniacki survive

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Kyrgios advance; Dimitrov and Wozniacki survive

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Images from the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.