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Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces to blow past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals at the Citi Open in Washington.

Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief

Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and other top tennis players hammed it up in exhibition matches on the eve of the Australian Open to raise money for victims of the country's devastating floods on Sunday.

Djokovic survives scare, Sharapova advances

Djokovic survives scare, Sharapova advances

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Novak Djokovic survived the shock of losing the first set to beat Czech Radek Stepanek 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 and reach the Wimbledon fourth round.

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

French Open PIX: Federer dazzles; Serena survives scare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Monday

Rampant Federer crushes Davydenko, Nadal toils in Doha

Rampant Federer crushes Davydenko, Nadal toils in Doha

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Roger Federer staked his claim as one of the favourites for the Australian Open title later this month by romping into the second round of the Qatar Open, while rival Rafa Nadal survived a scare in windswept Doha on Tuesday.

Records beckon as Djokovic, Nadal set for final face-off

Records beckon as Djokovic, Nadal set for final face-off

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

No man has won seven French Open titles and no man in 43 years has won four Grand Slams in a row -- and only one of these dreams will be realised at the French Open after Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic on Friday set up a lip-smacking final showdown.

Ruthless Nadal downs Ferrer to hurtle into final

Ruthless Nadal downs Ferrer to hurtle into final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

A red-hot Rafael Nadal scorched his friend David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 in an all-Spanish duel to reach a record seventh French Open final.

With no top 25 player to face, Nadal had it easy but...

With no top 25 player to face, Nadal had it easy but...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

...There was more to his win as he made a few variations to his game en route his 16th major

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.

'Top Four' set to battle it out for US Open crown

'Top Four' set to battle it out for US Open crown

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

With the preliminaries now out of the way, the US Open men's competition can really begin. As expected, the world's top four players, Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, are safely through to the semi-finals.

Davis Cup: Nadal ends quiet year on a high

Davis Cup: Nadal ends quiet year on a high

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Rafa Nadal ended a relatively barren year on a thrilling high when he battled back from a set down to beat Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro and secure Spain's fifth Davis Cup tennis triumph on Sunday.

Spain beat Argentina to clinch fifth Davis Cup

Spain beat Argentina to clinch fifth Davis Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Rafa Nadal mounted a thrilling comeback back from a set down to beat Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 and clinch Spain's fifth Davis Cup tennis title on Sunday.

Davis Cup final: Argentina eye revenge against Spain

Davis Cup final: Argentina eye revenge against Spain

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The last time Argentina met Spain in the Davis Cup, in the 2008 final in Mar del Plata, the South Americans were firm favourites to claim their first title but their challenge was wrecked by infighting within the team.

Federer rallies past Raonic, easy win for Nadal

Federer rallies past Raonic, easy win for Nadal

Rediff.com10 May 2012

World No 3 Roger Federer had to use all his guile and experience to battle back from a set down to see off fast-rising Canadian Milos Raonic 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 in the Madrid Open second round on Wednesday.

My body says it's overload: Djokovic

My body says it's overload: Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

A year that began with a 41-match winning streak, included three grand slam titles and saw him knock Rafa Nadal off his perch ended in tame fashion for a "drained" Novak Djokovic when he made an early exit from the ATP World Tour Finals, on Friday.

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

While Federer and Nadal will look to reignite the flair and fight they showed to reach last year's final, 2018 could have a different script at play.

Nadal finishes year on disappointing note

Nadal finishes year on disappointing note

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Former World No. 1 Rafa Nadal admitted he has struggled of late to rekindle his passion for tennis on Thursday after defeat by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sent him spinning out of the ATP World Tour Finals at the group stage.

World Tour Finals: Tsonga on song, knocks Nadal out

World Tour Finals: Tsonga on song, knocks Nadal out

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP World Tour Finals, on Thursday, after being outgunned by an inspired Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in an absorbing late-night battle at the O2 Arena, in London.

It's not the moment to say goodbye: Nadal

It's not the moment to say goodbye: Nadal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

An hour after one of the worst beatings of his career Rafa Nadal refused to be too downhearted on Tuesday and said he was still in contention at the ATP World Tour Finals.

World Tour Finals: Sublime Federer thrashes Nadal

World Tour Finals: Sublime Federer thrashes Nadal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Holder Roger Federer produced an hour of sublime quality to crush Rafa Nadal 6-3, 6-0 at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday and clinch a place in the last four with a match to spare.

Djokovic set to block Nadal's path to sixth title

Djokovic set to block Nadal's path to sixth title

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Rafa Nadal arrives at Roland Garros without his air of invincibility as the seemingly unstoppable Novak Djokovic threatens to flatten the Spaniard's bid to equal Bjorn Borg's six French Open titles.

Nadal to clash with Federer in World Tour final group

Nadal to clash with Federer in World Tour final group

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Old foes Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer will meet in the group stage of the ATP World Tour finals starting in London on Sunday while World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will clash with No. 3 Andy Murray.

Parents' separation destroyed me, claims Nadal

Parents' separation destroyed me, claims Nadal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

In his recently-released autobiography, Rafa: My Story, Spanish tennis star and World No. 2, Rafael Nadal claims that the separation of his parents made him depressed and 'his competitiveness had waned'. In an extract from the book, published in The Telegraph, Nadal said he was 'left stunned' when his father, Sebastian, broke the news to him that there were problems back home between himself and his mother, Isabel.

Barcelona Open: Murray falls to Raonic, Nadal cruises

Barcelona Open: Murray falls to Raonic, Nadal cruises

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Milos Raonic demonstrated his claycourt credentials with a 6-4, 7-6 win over Andy Murray in the last eight of the Barcelona Open on Friday before top seed Rafa Nadal crushed Janko Tipsarevic 6-2, 6-2 to claim his semi-final place.

Federer wins maiden Paris Masters title

Federer wins maiden Paris Masters title

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

A resurgent Roger Federer swept past local favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 7-6 to clinch his maiden Paris Masters title on Sunday and send a deafening warning to his rivals ahead of the ATP World Tour finals.

Djokovic not as great as Federer and Nadal: Tsonga

Djokovic not as great as Federer and Nadal: Tsonga

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

World number one Novak Djokovic still has some way to go before he can boast the same aura Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have on the circuit, according to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Soccer Extras: Newcastle appoint Bruce as manager

Soccer Extras: Newcastle appoint Bruce as manager

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

If I win Wimbledon it's cool for me personally, says Federer

If I win Wimbledon it's cool for me personally, says Federer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

I'd love to win Wimbledon and I think it's possible, says Roger Federer.

Berdych pulls out of Barcelona Open due to illness

Berdych pulls out of Barcelona Open due to illness

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

World number seven Tomas Berdych has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open due to illness, organisers said on Tuesday.

Federer ticks on with Swiss precision for 101st title

Federer ticks on with Swiss precision for 101st title

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'I am still able to prioritise all the things in my life the right way'

Germany's Mayer stuns Nadal, Murray marches on

Germany's Mayer stuns Nadal, Murray marches on

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Britain's Andy Murray became overwhelming favourite for an Asian hat-trick as main rival Rafa Nadal was beaten in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Thursday.

Murray floors Nadal to win Japan Open

Murray floors Nadal to win Japan Open

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Andy Murray reduced Rafa Nadal's granite-like resistance to rubble as he stunned the Spaniard 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 to capture the Japan Open on Sunday.

Nadal overpowers Fish to reach Tokyo final

Nadal overpowers Fish to reach Tokyo final

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Top seed Rafa Nadal overpowered American Mardy Fish 7-5, 6-1 behind a dizzying flurry of baseline winners to reach the final of the Japan Open on Saturday.

Nadal survives a scare in Tokyo Open

Nadal survives a scare in Tokyo Open

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Rafa Nadal had to dig deep after coming under heavy fire from Colombia's Santiago Giraldo in a brutal 7-6, 6-3 quarter-final victory at the Japan Open on Friday.

Nadal gives Raonic runaround in Tokyo

Nadal gives Raonic runaround in Tokyo

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

Top seed Rafa Nadal ran hard-serving Canadian Milos Raonic ragged in a 7-5, 6-3 victory to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open on Thursday.

Nadal buoyant in Japan Open

Nadal buoyant in Japan Open

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Rafa Nadal overpowered qualifier Go Soeda 6-3, 6-2 as he began the defence of his Japan Open title in a blur of swashbuckling winners on Tuesday.

Injured Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Injured Djokovic pulls out of China Open

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

World No 1 Novak Djokovic will miss next week's China Open in Beijing with a back injury, the 24-year-old Serb said on Thursday.

Benitez suffers frustrating Real Madrid debut in Melbourne

Benitez suffers frustrating Real Madrid debut in Melbourne

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Rafa Benitez kicked off his tenure as Real Madrid boss with a frustrating 7-6 penalty shootout loss to AS Roma in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

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.

Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout

Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Champion Rafa Nadal and the three other leading men's contenders charge into Wimbledon with major expectations despite all battling minor fitness issues in the run-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam.