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When Federer mocked Murray...

When Federer mocked Murray...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer poked fun at Andy Murray after scribbling his own signature next to the Briton's face in spot No 2 at an official ATP event in Monte Carlo.

Will Murray recover in time for grass-court season?

Will Murray recover in time for grass-court season?

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Johanna Konta hopes fellow Briton Andy Murray will be in action at this year's Wimbledon despite media reports claiming that the Scot has suffered a setback in his recovery from hip surgery.

Federer returns after 14 months, no ice bath for champ

Federer returns after 14 months, no ice bath for champ

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Federer displayed his trademark silky movement and said the knee had held up during a two-hour 24 minute duel.

Andy Murray supports radical rule changes

Andy Murray supports radical rule changes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

World number one Andy Murray has voiced his support for changes designed to speed up tennis being tested at the inaugural Next Generation ATP Finals in Milan this November.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.

Kyrgios withdrew to be physically good for Aus Open

Kyrgios withdrew to be physically good for Aus Open

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Kyrgios added that he had been in communication with Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley and United Cup tournament director Stephen Farrow about his injury.

Murray hopes Lendl holds key to end Djokovic's dominance

Murray hopes Lendl holds key to end Djokovic's dominance

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Confirming his reunion with Ivan Lendl, world number two Andy Murray hopes that his decision to rejoin forces with his former coach would play a major role in the battle to end top-ranked Novak Djokovic's reign. The 29-year-old revealed that he had agreed a deal to resume his relationship with Lendl two years after they parted ways, Sport24 reported. Djokovic has been dominating the sport from last year, having won all four Grand Slam title after beating Murray in the French Open final earlier this month. He has won a total of 24 matches out of their previous 34 encounters.

Murray battles past Dimitrov to clinch China Open title

Murray battles past Dimitrov to clinch China Open title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Andy Murray outgunned Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 7-6(2) in the final of the China Open on Sunday to claim his 40th career title.

Button handed time penalty for Maldonado collision

Button handed time penalty for Maldonado collision

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

McLaren's Jenson Button was handed a time penalty that cost him 13th place in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

'If F1 continues on its current path, it is headed for a major crisis'

'If F1 continues on its current path, it is headed for a major crisis'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Former FIA president Max Mosley has warned that Formula One risks serious difficulties unless it changes direction and cuts costs.

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff; Tiafoe downs Norrie

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Gauff; Tiafoe downs Norrie

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Australian Open champion never faced a break point and used her hard and accurate serve to dispatch Gauff.

Thanks to Jonas for helping out, nice to have Amelie back: Murray

Thanks to Jonas for helping out, nice to have Amelie back: Murray

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

World number two Andy Murray will not be working with Swede Jonas Bjorkman next year after his French coach Amelie Mauresmo resumed her role following the birth of her son.

After fiance's F-word fusillade, Murray out in 'Open' to defend her!

After fiance's F-word fusillade, Murray out in 'Open' to defend her!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Andy Murray has defended Kim Sears after she was caught on camera apparently swearing

Federer reveals his 'toughest rival' on court...

Federer reveals his 'toughest rival' on court...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Swiss great Roger Federer insists he will end his career this week with no regrets even though his record of 20 Grand Slam titles was overhauled by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.

PIX: Medvedev, Tsitsipas defuse US bombers to set up Cincinnati showdown

PIX: Medvedev, Tsitsipas defuse US bombers to set up Cincinnati showdown

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Madison Keys swept past Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Friday, setting up a semi-final clash with Petra Kvitova after the Czech defeated Ajla Tomljanovic.

Bjorkman relishing partnership with 'perfectionist' Murray

Bjorkman relishing partnership with 'perfectionist' Murray

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Jonas Bjorkman, the deputy coach of Andy Murray, says that he is relishing his partnership with the British ace and is happy to be a part of his team.

Becker guilty of four charges in bankruptcy trial

Becker guilty of four charges in bankruptcy trial

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Last month, the court heard that Becker "acted dishonestly" by failing to hand over assets including his Wimbledon singles trophies before and after he was declared bankrupt.

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Muguruza stars in late, late show at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Garbine Muguruza claimed a 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-5 win over Johanna Konta

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Newly crowned Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will compete with European Ryder Cup star Rory McIlroy and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale to clinch the BBC 2014 Sports Personality of the Year award.

Pro boxers who compete in Rio Olympics will lose titles: IBF

Pro boxers who compete in Rio Olympics will lose titles: IBF

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Professional boxers who compete at this year's Olympics will be stripped of their International Boxing Federation titles, the IBF said in a statement on Monday.

Murray and Lendl to team up again

Murray and Lendl to team up again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

World number two Andy Murray is reuniting with his former coach Ivan Lendl and the two will work together at Queen's Club on Monday, the Scot said in a statement.

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Lewis Hamilton's world championship defence got off to a flying start on Sunday with a crushing victory for Mercedes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as Formula One rivals succumbed to a farcical rash of reliability problems.

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

PHOTOS: Tsitsipas, Berrettini, Rybakina through to last 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

How sweet it is: Eubanks's climb up the ranks is 'icing on the cake'

'Great danger India will waste its demographic dividend'

'Great danger India will waste its demographic dividend'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'... for two reasons: the poor quality of education, and the low rate of female participation in the labour force.' 'Unless something is done quickly to remedy these problems, India will just have a large population of low-skill, low-wage, males trying and failing to feed their families adequately.'

Valencia Open: Murray ousts Ferrer to boost London bid

Valencia Open: Murray ousts Ferrer to boost London bid

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Andy Murray took another step towards securing a World Tour finals berth 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.

Mo Farah to continue working with coach Salazar

Mo Farah to continue working with coach Salazar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Britain's double Olympic champion Mo Farah has said he will continue to work with coach Alberto Salazar who is being investigated by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

Sandhu, Chenai disappoint; Sidhu exits 10m Air Pistol in qualification

Sandhu, Chenai disappoint; Sidhu exits 10m Air Pistol in qualification

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Indian shooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Kynan Chenai were placed at the 17th and 19th spots after the first day of the Men's Trap qualification event at Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

F1 driver Button and wife 'gassed' in burglary

F1 driver Button and wife 'gassed' in burglary

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Jenson Button may have been gassed during a burglary at a rented villa in St Tropez.

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.

Andy Murray eyes London triple crown

Andy Murray eyes London triple crown

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Having bagged a gold medal from the 2012 London Olympics and won the 2013 Wimbledon championship, Murray will get his first chance to complete the hat-trick at the O2 next week.

PHOTOS: Djokovic shakes off rust, to face Tsonga in quarters

PHOTOS: Djokovic shakes off rust, to face Tsonga in quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Top seed Novak Djokovic has been starved of competitive action at the US Open but on Sunday the World No 1 feasted on unseeded Briton Kyle Edmund in a 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 romp that put him into the quarter-finals.

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Andy Murray's dream of winning a maiden Australian Open title was left in tatters on Sunday after the top seed and world number one was knocked out in the fourth round by Mischa Zverev.

IOC clears AIBA rule as male boxers set for headgearless bout at Rio

IOC clears AIBA rule as male boxers set for headgearless bout at Rio

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

For the first time in 32 years male boxers will be able trade punches without any headgear at this year's Rio Games after the International Olympic Committee sanctioned a change introduced by world boxing federation AIBA.

What next for 'King' Vijender after smashing India debut?

What next for 'King' Vijender after smashing India debut?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

After becoming the first Indian to win a pro title, Vijender Singh said the real journey starts for him now in his quest to become the World champion in the professional circuit.

Hamilton wins US GP but made to wait for title

Hamilton wins US GP but made to wait for title

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Mercedes won the Formula One constructors' title for the fourth year in a row on Sunday but Lewis Hamilton was made to wait despite cruising to a U.S. Grand Prix victory at one of his favourite circuits.

India thrash Aus, qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final

India thrash Aus, qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

India will face Great Britain in their final round robin league-stage match on Friday.

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I'm a professional competitor who did her best today, and that's all there is to that'

Tour Finals PHOTOS: Wawrinka knocks out Murray; Nadal survives Ferrer

Tour Finals PHOTOS: Wawrinka knocks out Murray; Nadal survives Ferrer

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

World number two Murray, who smashed a frame in anger in the final game, said the proximity of next week's Davis Cup final on a claycourt in Ghent had not been a factor in his defeat.