News for 'Madrid Masters'

New-crowned champ Lakshya Sen leads India charge at US Open

New-crowned champ Lakshya Sen leads India charge at US Open

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Newly-crowned Canada Open champion Lakshya Sen will hope to continue his winning momentum while beginning his campaign at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament.

ATP Rankings: Veteran Bopanna back in the top-15

ATP Rankings: Veteran Bopanna back in the top-15

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A stellar season thus far has propelled the 43-year-old into the top 15.

Federer stuns clay king Nadal in Madrid final

Federer stuns clay king Nadal in Madrid final

Rediff.com17 May 2009

Roger Federer inflicted a rare claycourt defeat on his great rival Rafael Nadal on Sunday when he beat the world number one 6-4, 6-4 in the Madrid Open final. Nadal was bidding to become the first man to win all three claycourt Masters Series events in one year after his victories in Monte Carlo and Rome but slipped to only his fifth loss on his favoured surface in 155 matches since 2005.

Federer ends three-year claycourt drought with Istanbul title

Federer ends three-year claycourt drought with Istanbul title

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Roger Federer won the inaugural Istanbul Open on Sunday, beating third seed Pablo Cuevas 6-3, 7-6 (11) for his first clay title in three years.

PIX: Alcaraz stunned by World No 135 Marozsan in Rome!

PIX: Alcaraz stunned by World No 135 Marozsan in Rome!

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Carlos Alcaraz crashed to a humbling 6-3 7-6(4) defeat by Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan in the third round of the Italian Open.

Madrid Open: Federer beats the clay blues to win title

Madrid Open: Federer beats the clay blues to win title

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Roger Federer left a lasting impression on the Madrid Open's controversial blue claycourt by grinding out a 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory against Czech Tomas Berdych to match Rafa Nadal's record of 20 Masters titles on Sunday.

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

Messi's master-class inspires Barcelona to Copa del Rey title

Messi's master-class inspires Barcelona to Copa del Rey title

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Barca, who had a rather disappointing season, managed to restore some pride with victory over last season's second division champions in what was the final match to be played at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Singapore Open: Srikanth starts strong; Sindhu, Prannoy shocked

Singapore Open: Srikanth starts strong; Sindhu, Prannoy shocked

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Kidambi Srikanth made a winning start but PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy were ousted

Tennis Roundup: Zverev beats Nishikori; Tsonga in final

Tennis Roundup: Zverev beats Nishikori; Tsonga in final

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Mischa Zverev took some of the limelight back from younger brother Alexander when he beat second seed Kei Nishikori to reach the Geneva Open final on Friday.

'Special' Alcaraz a firm favourite for French Open: Djokovic

'Special' Alcaraz a firm favourite for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Carlos Alcaraz announced himself in Madrid when he played with a sore ankle but still dispatched three top five players -- Rafael Nadal, Djokovic and Alexander Zverev -- en route to his second Masters title, just days after his 19th birthday.

Bopanna lifts Madrid Open trophy with Florin Mergea

Bopanna lifts Madrid Open trophy with Florin Mergea

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna won his third title of the 2015 season and first with new partner Florin Mergea as they lifted the Madrid Open trophy with a tense win over Nenand Zimonjic and Martin Matkowski in Madrid on Sunday.

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.

Meet PV Sindhu's new coach for Paris Olympics!

Meet PV Sindhu's new coach for Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

It's going to be a hell of journey, says Sindhu welcoming new coach Hafiz Hashim

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Belief name of the game to topple tennis Big Three: Nalbandian

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'They're incredible players, but they're not superheroes. The new generation has to start believing in themselves.'

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

From Slam No 1 to Slam No 21 -- a summary of Nadal's 21 majors.

PIX: Novak Djokovic's epic Ryder Cup golf adventure!

PIX: Novak Djokovic's epic Ryder Cup golf adventure!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Djokovic was playing alongside world number one golfer with disabilities Kipp Popert as part of Colin Montgomerie's team which also featured Gareth Bale.

Denmark Open: Sindhu rallies to move into quarters

Denmark Open: Sindhu rallies to move into quarters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The Indonesian had defeated Sindhu twice in the last three meetings this year, including one at the Madrid Spain Masters final, though the Indian came into the match with an overall 8-2 head-to-head record.

Djokovic grinds down Ferrer to claim Paris Masters title

Djokovic grinds down Ferrer to claim Paris Masters title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Novak Djokovic beat defending champion David Ferrer of Spain 7-5 7-5 to win the Paris Masters on Sunday and keep alive his hopes of reclaiming the world number one spot by the end of the year.

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Rafael Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005.

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat seven-time champion Novak Djokovic

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's singles winner

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's singles winner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The stakes could not be higher in Sunday's Flushing Meadows final between Spanish teenaged phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz and Norwegian Casper Ruud, with the US Open trophy and the world number one ranking awaiting the winner.

Tennis: Federer to make clay court return at Madrid Open

Tennis: Federer to make clay court return at Madrid Open

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Top seed Dominic Thiem was knocked out the Rio Open in the first round on Tuesday, going down 6-3, 6-3 to Laslo Djere.

One-Of-A-Kind Keerthy Suresh

One-Of-A-Kind Keerthy Suresh

Rediff.com31 May 2023

A peek at her ladylike looks.

Rome Masters: Djokovic survives Almagro scare, Serena through

Rome Masters: Djokovic survives Almagro scare, Serena through

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Novak Djokovic scraped over his first hurdle at the Rome Masters.

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal resumed training on Monday after four weeks out due a stress fracture in his rib, a month out from the French Open where the Spaniard will bid for a record-extending 14th title.

Impressive Djokovic makes history with Paris title

Impressive Djokovic makes history with Paris title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Novak Djokovic's already brilliant season took on another dimension on Sunday when the world number one became the first man to win six Masters titles in a calendar year by dismissing Andy Murray 6-2, 6-4 in Paris.

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Biggest upsets on Day 1 at the French Open

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Thiem knocked out by Andujar in French Open first round

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Nadal, Federer set to make return at this major event

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Nadal to make injury return at Madrid Open

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Take a look at the five top contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open:

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

French Open: Tough road ahead as Swiatek sets sight on third Paris title

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Iga Swiatek will have her task cut out as she aims to pick up her third title in four years in Paris.

Nadal out for up to six weeks with stress fracture in rib

Nadal out for up to six weeks with stress fracture in rib

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'I'm disappointed and sad because after a good start to the season I was coming to a very important part of the year with very good feelings and good results.'

Asia C'ship: Struggling with rhythm & form, Indian shuttlers face uphill task

Asia C'ship: Struggling with rhythm & form, Indian shuttlers face uphill task

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

With the main draw of the Asian Badminton Championships set to get underway from Wednesday, the struggling Indian shuttlers face an uphill task.

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Surprise package Davidovich Fokina, who knocked out top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the earlier rounds at Monaco, drew first blood by breaking Tsitsipas to take a 2-1 lead in the opening set.

Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

Tennis rankings: Kerber regains World No 1 spot; Nadal moves to 4th

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The latest tennis rankings have been announced by the ATP and WTA

Monfils withdraws from French Open to undergo heel surgery

Monfils withdraws from French Open to undergo heel surgery

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Monfils, 35, reached the last four at the 2008 French Open and repeated the feat eight years later at the 2016 US Open but has never reached a Grand Slam final.

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, doubtful for clay swing

Medvedev to have hernia surgery, doubtful for clay swing

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The French Open will be held in Paris from May 22 to June 5.

Sania and Martina clinch Rome Masters

Sania and Martina clinch Rome Masters

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis won their first ever title on red clay, capturing the Internazionali BNL d'Italia trophy.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.