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Murray knocked out by qualifier Monaco

Murray knocked out by qualifier Monaco

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Andy Murray's Rome Masters campaign floundered at the first hurdle when he lost 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 to Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco on Wednesday. Roger Federer, who like Murray had a bye into round two, had a much easier time and eased into the third round with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Ivo Karlovic.

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Liverpool took a giant step towards their first title since 1990 on Saturday when their 3-0 win at Bournemouth combined with Manchester United's 2-1 victory at Manchester City to leave the champions 14 points adrift of the Premier League leaders.

SC notice to Mayawati, CBI on plea to lodge fresh FIR agst her

SC notice to Mayawati, CBI on plea to lodge fresh FIR agst her

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Eighteen months after quashing a disproportionate assets case against Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on a technical ground, the Supreme Court on Friday asked why the Central Bureau of Investigation did not file a fresh first information report in the case.

Murray, Nadal to clash in Indian Wells final

Murray, Nadal to clash in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal made it to the final of the Indian Wells tournament after victories over Roger Federer and Andy Roddick respectively.

Federer battles past Gonzalez to reach quarters

Federer battles past Gonzalez to reach quarters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Roger Federer battled into the quarter-finals of the ATP event in Indian Wells on Wednesday with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Fernando Gonzalez of Chile. Fourth seed Andy Murray cruised into the last eight when his opponent Tommy Robredo retired with a right wrist injury. The Scot, who was leading 6-2, 3-0 when Robredo quit, will meet either Croat Ivan Ljubicic or Russian Igor Andreev.

British fans give Murray loudest cheer yet

British fans give Murray loudest cheer yet

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Andy Murray won over the Wimbledon Centre Court crowd on Monday with the sort of nail-biting finale that British fans used to enjoy from favourite Tim Henman. Murray had not witnessed the type of adoration the now retired Henman inspired at the All England Club but after watching the Scot pull back from the brink of defeat to beat Richard Gasquet, the fans seemed converted.

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.

'Her courage should be admired, not her intention questioned'

'Her courage should be admired, not her intention questioned'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra, Twinkle Khanna, Swara Bhasker and Richa Chadha have come out in Tanushree Dutta's support.

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.

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.

Federer feeling 'lucky' ahead of Aus Open hat-trick bid

Federer feeling 'lucky' ahead of Aus Open hat-trick bid

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

While knowing the limits of his body and full of praise for his team for being able to patch him up repeatedly, the 37-year-old admitted fortune has played a part in his longevity.

Paris Masters: Murray sees off Gasquet to reach semis

Paris Masters: Murray sees off Gasquet to reach semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Andy Murray remained on course for a maiden Paris Masters title after the Briton saw off local favourite Richard Gasquet on Friday to reach the semi-finals with a 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-3 victory.

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.

'Can government play with people's money?'

'Can government play with people's money?'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'...Rs 137 lakh crores of people's money?' 'It is not the government's money, it is people's money.'

No one will beat Rooney's Manchester United record: Ferguson

No one will beat Rooney's Manchester United record: Ferguson

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'In the present-day game, it is difficult to see any club having players who can stay with them for 10 years'

Tennis star Andy Murray airs his views on Scottish independence

Tennis star Andy Murray airs his views on Scottish independence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

British tennis star Andy Murray came out in support of Scottish independence on Thursday, just hours before millions of his fellow Scots voted in a referendum on whether to end the 307-year union with England.

With best wishes from Bolt, Blake qualifies fastest for 100 final

With best wishes from Bolt, Blake qualifies fastest for 100 final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Jamaica's former world champion Yohan Blake sailed into the final of the 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday, living up to his top billing on the opening day of the athletics at the Gold Coast.

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 3

5 things to watch out for at French Open on Day 3

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Five things to watch out for at the French Open on Tuesday.

Andy Murray to carry British flag at Rio Opening Ceremony

Andy Murray to carry British flag at Rio Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Andy Murray, who won the Olympic tennis title at Wimbledon four years ago, will carry the British flag at Friday's Opening Ceremony in Rio, the British Olympic Association has said.

Taufel Australian 'Official of the Year'

Taufel Australian 'Official of the Year'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Taufel's outstanding performance in 2006 included a third-straight Umpire of the Year award by the ICC.

Murray says health key to hopes of prolonging his career

Murray says health key to hopes of prolonging his career

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'I mean, a lot can change in a week in tennis... So I don't think that just because you do well the previous year means that you're going to have a good event the next year'

Solskjaer is Manchester United's caretaker manager

Solskjaer is Manchester United's caretaker manager

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

United sacked manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday after the sixth-placed side made their worst start to a season for 28 years.

Scotland make amends, win golf World Cup

Scotland make amends, win golf World Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Scotland's Colin Montgomerie and Marc Warren will take the World Cup back to the home of golf for the first time after beating the United States on the third hole of a sudden death playoff in Shenzhen, China 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.

Murray breezes past Chela

Murray breezes past Chela

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

World No 1 Roger Federer was not at his best but easily beat American qualifier Robby Ginepri in the second round of the Madrid Masters.

Murray cruises through to Madrid second round

Murray cruises through to Madrid second round

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

British number one Andy Murray continued his return to form with a classy 6-4 6-1 win over Radek Stepanek in the first round of the Madrid Masters on Monday.

Murray joins casualty list in Moscow

Murray joins casualty list in Moscow

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Britain's Andy Murray and Russia's Mikhail Youzhny became the latest seeds to fall in the Kremlin Cup when they lost to lower-ranked opponents in the second round on Thursday.

Munich Open: Murray rallies past Rosol to reach semis

Munich Open: Murray rallies past Rosol to reach semis

Rediff.com2 May 2015

World No 3 Andy Murray remained on course for a first career clay court title.

ATP to probe Murray corruption claims

ATP to probe Murray corruption claims

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Earlier on Tuesday, Murray said players were aware that matches on the ATP Tour were being thrown. "It is pretty disappointing for all the players, but everyone knows that it goes on," the Scot, who is in Moscow for the Kremlin Cup, told the BBC.

Murray enters Metz Open final

Murray enters Metz Open final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Andy Murray overcame second seed Guillermo Canas of Argentina 7-6, 6-4 to reach the Metz Open final.

Coulthard to retire at end of F1 season

Coulthard to retire at end of F1 season

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Former Grand Prix winner David Coulthard announced on Thursday he would retire from Formula One at the end of the year after 15 seasons in the sport. The 37-year-old Scot, the oldest driver on the starting grid, said he would remain actively involved after that as a consultant to his Red Bull team and did not rule out an occasional test drive.

Hernandez blames Van Gaal for leaving United

Hernandez blames Van Gaal for leaving United

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Javier Hernandez left Manchester United because manager Louis van Gaal told him he had a "one percent chance" of playing as a striker if he stayed at the club, the Mexican has said. Hernandez joined United in 2010, and scored 37 Premier League goals in 49 starts for the club. He was loaned out by Van Gaal to Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season.

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.

IL&FS board charges former directors of money laundering

IL&FS board charges former directors of money laundering

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

They have also been accused of extending loans for criminal intent of falsification of repayment by a number of borrowers, including some entities associated with large corporate groups.

World Tour Finals: Murray eases past Wawrinka to reach semi-finals

World Tour Finals: Murray eases past Wawrinka to reach semi-finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Andy Murray crushed Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2 to win his group at the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday and stay on course for a season-ending climax with Novak Djokovic.

Murray to return from injury at Legg Mason Classic

Murray to return from injury at Legg Mason Classic

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Briton Andy Murray will return from injury at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington at the end of July after being given the all-clear by his doctor.

Cable blackout in Mumbai continues

Cable blackout in Mumbai continues

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Cable operators in Mumbai continued to block all television channels for the second day on Tuesday and have asked the Maharashtra government to come out with clear regulations for telecasting movies on channels.\n\n

Chetan Anand sizzles in Bangkok

Chetan Anand sizzles in Bangkok

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The national champion shocked 11th seed Chan Yan Kit of Hong Kong to advance to the second round of the men's singles in the Thailand Open badminton championships.

'Home ministry interference crippled Delhi police'

'Home ministry interference crippled Delhi police'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

We are becoming more cruel and less civilised

Van Persie to leave Manchester United?

Van Persie to leave Manchester United?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Robin van Persie may have handed in a transfer request at Manchester United, according to ex-Liverpool player and pundit Mark Lawrenson.