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Ivanisevic asks Murray to shed 'Mr Nice Guy' tag

Ivanisevic asks Murray to shed 'Mr Nice Guy' tag

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Andy Murray needs to ditch the 'Mr Nice Guy' image and become more arrogant, brash and big-headed if he has aspirations of becoming Wimbledon champion, according to Goran Ivanisevic.

Aus Open PICS: Birthday boy Tiafoe topples Dimitrov; Nadal whips Berdych

Aus Open PICS: Birthday boy Tiafoe topples Dimitrov; Nadal whips Berdych

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

American Frances Tiafoe celebrated his 21st birthday by stunning Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 7-5 in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Djokovic, Sharapova top seeds for Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sharapova top seeds for Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Champion Novak Djokovic and French Open winner Maria Sharapova were named top seeds for Wimbledon as the grasscourt Grand Slam mostly followed the rankings to draw up the list for the championships that begin on Monday. In the men's side, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray completed the top four while defending women's champion Petra Kvitova was seeded fourth.

Wawrinka defeats injured Nadal to win Australian Open

Wawrinka defeats injured Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Stanislas Wawrinka held firm in a match of high drama to defeat an injured Rafa Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 and win the Australian Open on Sunday.

PIX: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

PIX: Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafael Nadal for the Australian Open title on Sunday after a stirring victory over Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-final on Friday.

Italian Open: Djokovic fends off Nadal as Williams, Murray win

Italian Open: Djokovic fends off Nadal as Williams, Murray win

Rediff.com13 May 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic fended off a resurgent Rafael Nadal 7-5, 7-6 (4) in a pulsating battle on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open.

Meet Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal at US Open

Meet Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal at US Open

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Frances Tiafoe said his days of flying under the radar were over

List of US Open men's singles champions

List of US Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

List of US Open men's singles champions since tennis turned professional in 1968.

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafael Nadal across the net but on Friday his great Spanish rival will be alongside him for his final bow.

French Open quarters: Midnight magic awaits as Djokovic faces Nadal

French Open quarters: Midnight magic awaits as Djokovic faces Nadal

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev have both said they would not want their quarter-final, also on Tuesday, to be scheduled during the night session.

World's top four set up Cincinnati showdowns

World's top four set up Cincinnati showdowns

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

The world's top four players will face off at the Cincinnati Masters on Saturday as Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic go head-to-head in two mouth watering semi-finals.

US Open: Holder Murray could meet Djokovic in semis

US Open: Holder Murray could meet Djokovic in semis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

US Open champion Andy Murray faces the mouthwatering prospect of meeting top seed Novak Djokovic in this year's semi-finals after the draw for the season's final Grand Slam was announced on Thursday.

Mint-green Federer looking sharp on competitive return

Mint-green Federer looking sharp on competitive return

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Roger Federer looked as sharp as ever in his first match following a two-month layoff as he beat Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3 at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

Strike threats loom over London Games

Strike threats loom over London Games

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Strikes by train drivers and passport officials threaten major disruptions to the London Olympics, prompting the government to warn unions on Thursday that they risked public anger if the industrial action went ahead.

Moya joins Nadal's coaching team

Moya joins Nadal's coaching team

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Fourteen-times grand slam champion Rafael Nadal has turned to fellow Mallorcan Carlos Moya in an attempt to revitalise his career, the 30-year-old Spaniard said on Saturday.

Djokovic plays down talk of dip

Djokovic plays down talk of dip

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Novak Djokovic refused to be downhearted after his Wimbledon title defence ended in semi-final defeat by an inspired Roger Federer on Centre Court on Friday.

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in Australian Open semis

Medvedev, Tsitsipas set to renew rivalry in Australian Open semis

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Sparks flew when they met for the first time on the ATP Tour in Miami, with Medvedev confronting the Greek over his on-court conduct.

Federer survives five-set thriller to reach last 16

Federer survives five-set thriller to reach last 16

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Roger Federer set pulses racing as he diced with danger for more than three hours before dousing the fireworks of French buccaneer Julien Benneteau with a pulsating 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 Wimbledon third-round win on Friday.

Djokovic toppled by Tipsarevic in Madrid

Djokovic toppled by Tipsarevic in Madrid

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Novak Djokovic's frustration with the controversial blue clay at the Madrid Masters reached new heights after the world number one was beaten 7-6, 6-3 by fellow-Serb Janko Tipsarevic in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Djokovic and Nadal through to China Open semi-finals

Djokovic and Nadal through to China Open semi-finals

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak at the China Open to 27 matches with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition over big-serving American John Isner on Friday.

Canada push Spain to brink of shock Davis Cup exit

Canada push Spain to brink of shock Davis Cup exit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Canada raced to a 2-0 lead over Spain in their Davis Cup world group first round tie on Friday, pushing the five-times champions to the brink of defeat and moving to within a doubles victory of a maiden win at this level.

Tsitsipas' classy runner-up speech at Australian Open

Tsitsipas' classy runner-up speech at Australian Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Tsitsipas was philosophical in defeat.

Dom's Take: Roger. Rafa. Djoko. GOAT!

Dom's Take: Roger. Rafa. Djoko. GOAT!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Dominic Xavier salutes the three incomparable masters of the modern era: Roger Federer. Rafael Nadal. Novak Djokovic.

Berdych, Stepanek lead Czechs in to Davis Cup final

Berdych, Stepanek lead Czechs in to Davis Cup final

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

World No 6 Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek will spearhead the Czech team when they take on Davis Cup holders Spain in this month's final in Prague.

Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise

Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Robin Soderling and Andy Murray served up reminders that there are more than two contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open with dominant third-round victories on Saturday.

Argentina cling on in Davis Cup final

Argentina cling on in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

David Nalbandian and Eduardo Schwank trounced Spain's Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco 6-4 6-2 6-3 to secure Argentina's first point of the Davis Cup final on Saturday and keep the best-of-five tie alive ahead of Sunday's reverse singles.

Wimbledon: Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Wimbledon: Alcaraz mauls Medvedev; faces Djokovic in dream final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz is the third Spaniard to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final after Manuel Santana and Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic, Serena look to get New York crowd on their side

Djokovic, Serena look to get New York crowd on their side

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, two players who have tasted the wrath of the New York crowd, begin their title campaigns with first-round matches at the US Open on Tuesday.

Federer defeats Djokovic for sixth title this year

Federer defeats Djokovic for sixth title this year

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

World number one Roger Federer underlined his dominant position in the game by securing his sixth ATP title of the year with an impressive 6-0, 7-6 win over Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Open final on Sunday.

Djokovic to face Federer in Cincinnati final

Djokovic to face Federer in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

The gap between the leading four, which also contains Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray, and the chasing pack was again evident as Djokovic beat Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-2 before Federer saw off fellow-Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6, 6-3.

What's the new pressure for last four at US Open

What's the new pressure for last four at US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With Nadal and Federer both skipping the tournament, Djokovic's sensational exit on Sunday after hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball opened up the field for a younger cohort of players.

Players could strike unless demands are met: Murray

Players could strike unless demands are met: Murray

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The world's leading players are "not afraid" of going on strike unless officials heed their calls to improve the crammed tennis calendar as soon as possible, Andy Murray warned on Monday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Sharapova cruise; Venus knocked out

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Sharapova cruise; Venus knocked out

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Images from the opening day of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.

Federer dreams of reaching seventh heaven at Wimbledon

Federer dreams of reaching seventh heaven at Wimbledon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

For almost a decade it seemed Roger Federer was guest of honour on finals day at nearly every Grand Slam event but over the past 12 months Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal have conspired to strike him off the list.

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe tennis needs a fresh generation of champions.

Men's French Open final to resume on Monday

Men's French Open final to resume on Monday

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The French Open men's final between six-times champion Rafa Nadal and world number one Novak Djokovic was suspended for the day after rain stopped play on Sunday.

Roger Federer: I wish I had a serve like Sampras

Roger Federer: I wish I had a serve like Sampras

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

The man who enjoyed the privilege of opening Centre Court proceedings at the All England Club for seven successive years - including 2009 when Rafa Nadal was unable to defend his title - is now back to reclaim his crown.

Murray returns, claims first singles win since hip surgery

Murray returns, claims first singles win since hip surgery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Murray claimed his first singles victory since returning from hip surgery with a 6-0, 6-1 drubbing of French novice Imran Sibille

Monte Carlo: Grief-stricken Djokovic battles on

Monte Carlo: Grief-stricken Djokovic battles on

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic raised his eyes and arms to the sky after beating Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday just hours after learning of the death of his grandfather.

Federer revived for another French Open assault

Federer revived for another French Open assault

Rediff.com20 May 2011

A rested Roger Federer will come out swinging when he begins his French Open campaign after being left behind by favourites Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal.