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Zverev crushes Thiem to win Madrid title

Zverev crushes Thiem to win Madrid title

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The 21-year-old German became only the fifth active player to win at least three Masters 1000 titles -- joining the 'big four' of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

I've never faced a player like Alcaraz, says Djokovic

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic described Carlos Alcaraz as like facing a blend of the big three -- himself, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.

Murray predicts more US Open withdrawals after Barty

Murray predicts more US Open withdrawals after Barty

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Britain's Andy Murray expects some of the top male players to follow women's world number one Ash Barty in skipping next month's US Open in New York due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Australian Barty said on Thursday she is not comfortable travelling to the United States amid the pandemic for the hardcourt Grand Slam, which begins on August 31.

After fiance's F-word fusillade, Murray out in 'Open' to defend her!

After fiance's F-word fusillade, Murray out in 'Open' to defend her!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Andy Murray has defended Kim Sears after she was caught on camera apparently swearing

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic problem

Murray pulls out from Cologne event with pelvic problem

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'I've been practising the last few days and trying to manage it, but after playing some points today, I decided that it was not going to be good enough to play.'

Murray keen to play at US Open and French Open

Murray keen to play at US Open and French Open

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Murray, 33, has not competed since playing in the Davis Cup in November due to complications with his hip but is set to return on Tuesday at a behind-closed-doors tournament in London, the 'Battle of the Brits', organised by his brother Jamie.

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Andy Murray has postponed his return from hip surgery but the former world number one still hopes to be back in time for Wimbledon next month.

PIX: Tiafoe seals first Laver Cup title for Team World

PIX: Tiafoe seals first Laver Cup title for Team World

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Frances Tiafoe sealed Team World's first victory over Team Europe in the Laver Cup as he saved four match points on the way to beating Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Andy Murray and Serena Williams entered the third round of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, defeating 14th seeds Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo 7-5, 6-3 on centre-court, on Tuesday.

Murray bags BBC award for record third time

Murray bags BBC award for record third time

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

World No. 1 Andy Murray capped off his glorious year by winning the coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for a record third time.

PIX: No stopping Alcaraz, Andreescu at Miami Open!

PIX: No stopping Alcaraz, Andreescu at Miami Open!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic as Canadian Bianca Andreescu cruised past American Sofia Kenin in straight sets at Miami Open.

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'He has left a huge legacy that will live for a very long time'

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Halle Open shocker: Kazahk Bublik ousts Zverev

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Kazahk Bublik powers past Zverev in straight sets to reach Halle final

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Slow recovery further delays Murray's return

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't want to rush anything or put a timeline on my recovery. I'm going to listen to my body and step back on the court to compete when the time is right'

When McEnroe abused an umpire... and Tarango's wife slapped another!

When McEnroe abused an umpire... and Tarango's wife slapped another!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

It might have been an easy passage to the French Open quarter-finals for Andy Murray on Monday. But for Fernando Verdasco, it was a forgettable day as he involved a tiff with the umpire. Here's a look at a few incidents involving the umpires.

Murray beats Daniel for 700th career win; Raducanu and Halep rise

Murray beats Daniel for 700th career win; Raducanu and Halep rise

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Andy Murray overcame a slow start and a third set service break to beat Taro Daniel 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of Indian Wells on Friday and notch his 700th career win.

Duchess of Cornwall is proud owner of a Murray souvenir

Duchess of Cornwall is proud owner of a Murray souvenir

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Every fan visiting Wimbledon hopes to be lucky enough to walk out of the All England Club with more than just a memory of watching a tennis hero -- and Britain's royal family is no different.

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

'Tough for Murray to win another Grand Slam'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The extended lockdown of tennis will help Andy Murray's return from injury but it will be "a big ask" for him to add to his three Grand Slam titles, according to former British number one Greg Rusedski. Murray underwent hip re-surfacing surgery at the start of 2019 and resumed playing doubles in June before returning to singles action in August.

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic's steady progress in the last few seasons is a testament to his mental strength and physical conditioning.

Look who got engaged last week

Look who got engaged last week

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Britain No 1 Andy Murray's agent has confirmed that the tennis ace has got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears.

Serena wants #Murena as mixed doubles team name

Serena wants #Murena as mixed doubles team name

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

After the celebrity pair's first-round Wimbledon win over Andreas Mies and Alexa Guarachi last week, Murray tweeted: "Well that was fun... #SerAndy"

Australian Open practice: Djokovic gives Murray reality check

Australian Open practice: Djokovic gives Murray reality check

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing hip surgery last January, and was quickly dismantled by the six-time Australian Open champion at Margaret Court Arena before the players called time on their match after less than an hour.

PHOTOS: Federer quells late fightback from Murray to set up Nadal semi-final

PHOTOS: Federer quells late fightback from Murray to set up Nadal semi-final

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Read on to know how Federer mauled Murray during their quarter-final natch at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Davis Cup: Britain's Murray brothers win tense doubles against Australia

Davis Cup: Britain's Murray brothers win tense doubles against Australia

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Brothers Jamie and Andy Murray claimed a tense four-hour doubles rubber against Australian pair Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth on Saturday to put Britain 2-1 up and on the verge of a first Davis Cup final since 1978.

Why McEnroe's coaching relationship with Murray won't last long?

Why McEnroe's coaching relationship with Murray won't last long?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

John McEnroe feels world number two Andy Murray has a temper like him and a coaching relationship with the British player would not have lasted very long.

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The 36-year-old Briton, the sport's only Black driver, was made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in England.

Murray to return to Davis Cup action against France

Murray to return to Davis Cup action against France

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Britain's world number one Andy Murray will play against France in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in April after missing the first-round victory against Canada last weekend.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Watch out for Murray, Nishokori at French Open!

Watch out for Murray, Nishokori at French Open!

Rediff.com22 May 2015

While all eyes will be on Nadal and Djokovic, US tennis legend John McEnroe said Andy Murray and Japan's Kei Nishikori are the two most likely players to spring a surprise.

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The former world number one, who is easing his way back to full match fitness after a career-saving resurfacing procedure in January, saved all four break points he faced and dropped only six points on his first serve.

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

It was only Alcaraz's third tournament on grass, but the way he marched through the draw augurs well for his prospects at Wimbledon, where he will be seeded number one.

Murray victory overshadowed by father-in-law's collapse

Murray victory overshadowed by father-in-law's collapse

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Andy Murray moved into the fourth round of the Australian Open in surreal circumstances on Saturday, completing a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Joao Sousa after his father-in-law had collapsed ill a few hundred metres away.

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

End of an era: Tennis legend Federer announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour.'

'Providing everything goes well, I would play in the Davis Cup'

'Providing everything goes well, I would play in the Davis Cup'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Andy Murray remains committed to playing a full part in Great Britain's Davis Cup defence despite the prospect of a packed schedule hampering the world number two's chances of leading the side to a repeat triumph.

Aliassime enables Canada seal Davis Cup quarters spot

Aliassime enables Canada seal Davis Cup quarters spot

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

A day after taking down world number one Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, Felix Auger-Aliassime booked Canada's place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 6-3, 6-4 win against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in the group stage tie in Valencia.

Lendl's reunion with Murray no threat to Djokovic at Wimbledon: Henman

Lendl's reunion with Murray no threat to Djokovic at Wimbledon: Henman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Former Britain No 1 Tim Henman has picked top-ranked Novak Djokovic as favourite for the Wimbledon, the third major of the season.

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace.'

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

'I feel for Naomi, however heckling is part of sports'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Andy Murray expressed sympathy for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Murray to play singles in Winston-Salem next week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Andy Murray will play in the singles at next week's Winston-Salem Open as he continues his comeback from hip surgery.