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Madrid Masters: Djokovic to meet Murray in blockbuster final

Madrid Masters: Djokovic to meet Murray in blockbuster final

Rediff.com8 May 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic will meet second-ranked Andy Murray in a blockbuster final at the Madrid Open after beating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Saturday.

Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final

Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

Top seed Andy Murray battled past Fernando Verdasco in the semi-finals of the Valencia Open on Saturday, beating the fourth-seeded Spaniard 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to set up a final against Mikhail Youzhny.

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.

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and then again in the second, it was hard to believe this would be the year when the Scot could end Britain's 81-year wait for a men's Roland Garros champion.

Murray, Federer cruise into Thailand semis

Murray, Federer cruise into Thailand semis

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The 18-year-old Scot, who has shot into the top 100 after starting the year ranked 411, defeated the American third seed to enter the semi-final of the Thailand Open.

Murray knocked out by Spain's Verdasco

Murray knocked out by Spain's Verdasco

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

Fancied fourth seed Andy Murray suffered a fair-and-square five-set defeat at the Australian Open after almost half Monday's field had reached the quarter-finals when their opponents retired injured or ill.

The Man Who Never Gives Up

The Man Who Never Gives Up

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away from the fight, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Murray goes to No. 2 with Miami win over Ferrer

Murray goes to No. 2 with Miami win over Ferrer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Britain's Andy Murray defeated Spain's David Ferrer 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a gruelling Sony Open final in Miami, on Sunday to move above Roger Federer to second in the world rankings.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Wawrinka advance; Kyrgios crashes out

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Wawrinka advance; Kyrgios crashes out

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Images from Day 5 of the French Open in Paris on Thursday.

Emotionally taxed, error-prone, Murray unable to break Djokovic jinx

Emotionally taxed, error-prone, Murray unable to break Djokovic jinx

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

With another Australian Open title having slipped through his fingers after a tournament plagued by off-court dramas, Andy Murray could not wait to see the back of Melbourne Park after losing his fifth final on Sunday.

Murray, Verdasco in St Petersburg final

Murray, Verdasco in St Petersburg final

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

British second seed Andy Murray saved a matchpoint and overcame a controversial line call to beat Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 in the semi-finals of the St Petersburg Open.

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Tennis Roundup: Murray roars back to win in Shanghai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Andy Murray recovered from a slow start to beat Argentine qualifier Juan Ignacio Londero

World No 1 Murray finds it tough to motivate himself

World No 1 Murray finds it tough to motivate himself

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The Scot said the last few months had been difficult and he had had some problems with his elbow early in the year.

Murray withdraws from Wimbledon with heavy heart

Murray withdraws from Wimbledon with heavy heart

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Two-time champion Andy Murray withdrew from Wimbledon with a 'heavy heart' on Sunday after saying his right hip was still not ready for the demands of a Grand Slam.

Murray ends landmark year with win over Raonic

Murray ends landmark year with win over Raonic

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

World No 1 Andy Murray ended 2016 with a 6-3, 7-6(6) win over big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic to take third place at the year-ending exhibition tournament Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Murray breezes past Berdych, to face Djokovic in Miami final

Murray breezes past Berdych, to face Djokovic in Miami final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic will face Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Miami Open for a third time on Sunday after the pair triumphed in their semi-finals.

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will need to be at his streetwise best to beat Stan Wawrinka in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, three-times former Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander told Reuters.

What makes Murray the big favourite to win Wimbledon

What makes Murray the big favourite to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Canadian Milos Raonic will not be the only man experiencing something new on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Sunday -- for the first time Britain's Andy Murray will start a Grand Slam final as favourite after crushing Tomas Berdych in the semis.

Murray was 'stalked by a hotel maid'

Murray was 'stalked by a hotel maid'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The double Olympic gold medallist and three time Grand Slam champion described waking up to find the woman sitting on his bed and stroking his arm.

Cincinnati Tennis PHOTOS: 'Aggressive' Federer down Murray; Serena romps on

Cincinnati Tennis PHOTOS: 'Aggressive' Federer down Murray; Serena romps on

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Five times Cincinnati winner Roger Federer blunted Andy Murray's attempt at a comeback, while women's World No 1 Serena Williams roared to victory as they moved into the semi-finals at the Western & Southern Open on Friday.

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Agnieszka Radwanska and Andy Murray picked up morale-boosting victories in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday to keep their Australian Open preparations on track.

Djokovic insists he didn't fake it; willing to talk to Murray

Djokovic insists he didn't fake it; willing to talk to Murray

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Novak Djokovic has invited Britain's Andy Murray to clear-the-air talks.

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Andy Murray continued his strong build-up in his quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a comfortable victory over Frenchman Benoit Paire in the Hopman Cup mixed-team event in Perth on Monday.

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Andy Murray proved himself the bastion of British tennis once again as he outclassed Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic to claim a second Wimbledon title in masterful fashion on Sunday.

Federer's mask slips as Murray gets under his skin

Federer's mask slips as Murray gets under his skin

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Andy Murray did not just beat Roger Federer for the first time in Grand Slam play at the Australian Open on Friday, the Scot's relentless onslaught made the King of Cool lose his cool.

Murray realistic about chances of knighthood

Murray realistic about chances of knighthood

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Andy Murray is coming off a season in which he became the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title and won Olympic gold at the London Games but the Scot does not think he has done enough to deserve a knighthood yet.

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek blasted past American Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-0.

Monte Carlo: Murray sets up Djokovic clash

Monte Carlo: Murray sets up Djokovic clash

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Andy Murray beat Filippo Volandri 6-4, 6-1 at the Monte Carlo Masters to line up a third-round match with Novak Djokovic.

Murray's Wimbledon hopes boosted by Ferguson's advice

Murray's Wimbledon hopes boosted by Ferguson's advice

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

British tennis ace Andy Murray has said that former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has given him "gold dust" advice and have boosted his hopes to win the Wimbledon.

Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title

Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Andy Murray humbled Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 to defend his Toronto Masters title on Sunday, confirming the Briton as one of the favourites for the US Open.

Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury

Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Beaten Australian Open finalist Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's $1.6 million Dubai Open, citing a wrist injury.

Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury

Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Beaten Australian Open finalist Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's $1.6 million Dubai Open, citing a wrist injury.

Murray's honeymoon on clay ended by Djokovic

Murray's honeymoon on clay ended by Djokovic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

With his glinting gold wedding band looped around the black laces of left shoe, Andy Murray had been an unstoppable force on clay this season.

No Sir, confident Murray comfortable with being called 'Andy'

No Sir, confident Murray comfortable with being called 'Andy'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Losing five Melbourne Park finals would leave many believing they were destined to never win the Australian Open title but world number one Andy Murray remains confident that this could be the year he lays his demons to rest.

PHOTOS: Djokovic makes statement in epic win over Murray in Doha final

PHOTOS: Djokovic makes statement in epic win over Murray in Doha final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Novak Djokovic made an immense statement in his bid to rule men's tennis again when he defeated Andy Murray, the man who deposed him as world number one, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in an epic Qatar Open final in Doha on Saturday.

Murray and Dimitrov book Grand Slam re-match

Murray and Dimitrov book Grand Slam re-match

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Andy Murray has set up a mouth-watering clash with Grigor Dimitrov and a chance to avenge his defeat at Wimbledon after hammering Portugal's Joao Sousa 6-1, 6-1, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Friday.

PHOTOS: Murray masters Cilic, Nishikori thrashes Wawrinka

PHOTOS: Murray masters Cilic, Nishikori thrashes Wawrinka

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Four more performances like that at the O2 Arena this week should guarantee Andy Murray will end 2016 leading the pack.

'Want to see how far I can go with the physical limitations I have'

'Want to see how far I can go with the physical limitations I have'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

After registering a runner-up finish in the Qatar Open, Andy Murray set himself a target of registering 800 career wins.

Australia's Stosur hires Murray's former coach Maclagan

Australia's Stosur hires Murray's former coach Maclagan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Former U.S. Open champion Samantha Stosur has turned to Andy Murray's former coach Miles Maclagan to help reverse her slide down the world rankings, Tennis Australia said on Thursday.

Tennis Roundup: Murray revival ended again by Verdasco

Tennis Roundup: Murray revival ended again by Verdasco

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

It was a repeat of the 34-year-old's straight sets victory over Andy Murray in the second round of the US Open in August.