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Magnificent Murrays put Britain on brink of Davis Cup title

Magnificent Murrays put Britain on brink of Davis Cup title

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The magnificent Murrays, Andy and Jamie, put Britain within touching distance of a first Davis Cup triumph for 79 years with a doubles victory over Belgium duo David Goffin and Steve Darcis in Ghent on Saturday.

Murray condemns Court comments, warns against Melbourne chaos

Murray condemns Court comments, warns against Melbourne chaos

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Last week, Court wrote an open letter to Qantas Airlines opposing their support of same-sex marriage and her beliefs were condemned by several current and former players, including Australia's Samantha Stosur, Nick Kyrgios and Jaimee Fourlis.

PHOTOS: The many moods of Duchess Catherine at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: The many moods of Duchess Catherine at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Britain's Prince William and his wife Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine were in the Royal Box as the defending champion Andy Murray was dethroned out of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Berdych qualifies for fifth straight Tour Finals

Berdych qualifies for fifth straight Tour Finals

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Czech Tomas Berdych booked his place in the ATP World Tour Finals for the fifth time in a row when he advanced into the semi-finals of the Paris Masters with a 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 victory over South African Kevin Anderson on Friday.

A nearly-6000 points gap and No 1 spot still distant dream for Murray

A nearly-6000 points gap and No 1 spot still distant dream for Murray

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Murray, 28, moved up above Federer to second in the ATP's latest rankings on Monday, courtesy of his dazzling displays in Montreal culminating in 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Serb Djokovic in an absorbing three-hour duel.

Will Murray partner Serena in mixed doubles at Wimbledon?

Will Murray partner Serena in mixed doubles at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Serena Williams fuelled talk of a dream-team partnership with home favourite Andy Murray after declaring her availability for the Wimbledon mixed doubles.

Murray snaps clay-court jinx with first title in Munich

Murray snaps clay-court jinx with first title in Munich

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Andy Murray claimed the first claycourt title of his career on Monday with a 7-6(4), 5-7, 7-6(4) victory over twice champion Philipp Kohlschreiber in the rain-delayed Munich Open final.

Day 6: What to expect at US Open

Day 6: What to expect at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Serena Williams will try to take a step closer to history on Saturday when she plays her third-round match at the US Open.

COVID-19: Murray forced to wait for hip checkup

COVID-19: Murray forced to wait for hip checkup

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Verdasco questions French Open COVID-19 testing protocols after withdrawal

IPTL will take tennis to new regions: Murray

IPTL will take tennis to new regions: Murray

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Looking forward to his stint in the upcoming International Premier Tennis League, British number one Andy Murray says the event will take the sport to new regions.

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

PHOTOS: How Djokovic tamed Murray en route to his sixth Aus Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic crushed Andy Murray 6-1, 7-5, 7-6(3) on Sunday to match Roy Emerson's record of six Australian Open titles and leave the Briton heartbroken again at Melbourne Park.

Wimbledon: Massaged Murray bites back to reach last 16

Wimbledon: Massaged Murray bites back to reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Andy Murray reprised his familiar role of being the last British singles player heading into Wimbledon's second week.

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

Federer to face debutant Zverev in ATP Tour Finals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

World No 1 Rafael Nadal, who is hoping to recover from a knee injury to play in the season-ending showpiece, heads the other group and will face Belgian David Goffin, Bulgarian debutant Grigor Dimitrov and Austrian Dominic Thiem.

Murray targets top ranking after Wimbledon triumph

Murray targets top ranking after Wimbledon triumph

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

World No 2 Andy Murray has set his sights on overtaking Novak Djokovic at the top of the rankings after capturing his second Wimbledon crown on Sunday.

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Djokovic will need to win in Tokyo and then the US Open later this year to achieve the feat that has so far only been accomplished by Steffi Graf in 1988.

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

SEE: Nadal makes winning start as tennis returns in virtual world

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

With professional tennis tours closed down until mid July at the earliest because of the coronavirus pandemic, an esports version of the claycourt event is being staged online. Nadal showed impressive fingerwork to beat young Canadian Denis Shapovalov in his opening round-robin match on a digital representation of the Spanish capital's Manolo Santana Stadium.

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Can Murray end Djokovic's 'golden slam' dream?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Andy Murray has what it takes to ruin Novak Djokovic's dreams of sweeping to a 'golden slam', coach Ivan Lendl has said as the Scot prepares for another tilt at the Wimbledon title.

3 reasons why Murray has best chance to win French Open

3 reasons why Murray has best chance to win French Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Britain's Andy Murray has his best chance of winning the French Open this year, according to American great John McEnroe.

Murray under microscope after Melbourne Park meltdown

Murray under microscope after Melbourne Park meltdown

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Andy Murray blamed Novak Djokovic's physical problems in their Australian Open final on Sunday for throwing him off his game but that could hardly explain the meltdown that saw the Scot lose 12 of the last 13 games.

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.

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Djokovic-Murray lockdown 'knockabout' has fans in awe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Live tennis action is a fading memory during the coronavirus shutdown but 20,000 fans tuned in to watch old rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray chew the fat on Instagram on Friday. Sitting on their sofas at home, the duo spent an entertaining hour reminiscing about some of the classics in their 36-match series, painful losses and even came up with the perfect tennis player.

ATP Tour Finals PHOTOS: Impressive Nadal powers past Murray, Wawrinka recovers to down Ferrer

ATP Tour Finals PHOTOS: Impressive Nadal powers past Murray, Wawrinka recovers to down Ferrer

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Rafael Nadal produced one of his best performances of the year to beat Andy Murray 6-4, 6-1 at the ATP World Tour Finals and move within sight of the semi-finals on Wednesday.

French Open: Murray downs Wawrinka, to face Djokovic in final

French Open: Murray downs Wawrinka, to face Djokovic in final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Britain's Andy Murray knocked out defending French Open champion Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in the semi-finals on Friday to reach his first Roland Garros final where he will face world number one Novak Djokovic.

Despite tough schedule, Murray will play Davis Cup

Despite tough schedule, Murray will play Davis Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Andy Murray is prepared to switch from grasscourts to clay in a matter of days to play for champions Britain against Serbia in the Davis Cup, the world number two said on Friday.

'Samsonesque' Murray's strength lies in his hair!

'Samsonesque' Murray's strength lies in his hair!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Briton, who was playing fairly before the mid-match trim, slumped to a defeat against Nadal in their Round Robin match in the ATP Tour Finals on Wednesday.

Nadal pulls out of Shanghai Masters with wrist injury

Nadal pulls out of Shanghai Masters with wrist injury

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The 33-year-old said that he has not had enough time to practise sufficiently due to inflammation in his left wrist.

Tennis star Verdasco dating swimsuit and lingerie model

Tennis star Verdasco dating swimsuit and lingerie model

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Verdasco is reportedly dating Victoria's Secret model Jarah Mariano, who appeared in the title sequence of the James Bond film Skyfall.

Murray's quarterfinal foe Verdasco once posed nude

Murray's quarterfinal foe Verdasco once posed nude

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Spanish tennis player Fernando Verdasco, who is drawn to face Andy Murray in the Wimbledon men's quarterfinals, has modeled nude for Cosmopolitan magazine.

Murray undergoes hip surgery, hopes for Wimbledon return

Murray undergoes hip surgery, hopes for Wimbledon return

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Murray pulled out of the Australian Open on Thursday having failed to recover from the hip injury that had dogged him since the summer of 2017, following his quarter-final exit at Wimbledon in July.

ATP Tour Finals: Year-end top spot in focus as Murray faces tough draw

ATP Tour Finals: Year-end top spot in focus as Murray faces tough draw

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

With 1,500 points available for an undefeated champion next week, the tournament could produce a thrilling climax with Murray and Djokovic, who have never met at the O2, facing off in the final for the year-end number one ranking.

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.

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

Paris Masters: Murray crushes Coric to set up Goffin meeting

Paris Masters: Murray crushes Coric to set up Goffin meeting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Andy Murray demolished Croatian teenager Borna Coric 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday to set up a Davis Cup-flavoured clash with Belgium's David Goffin.

Djokovic not losing sleep over battle for No 1 ranking with Murray

Djokovic not losing sleep over battle for No 1 ranking with Murray

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Novak Djokovic has admitted that Andy Murray's attempt to surge to the top of the rankings has rejuvenated an otherwise mediocre season for the World No. 1.

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.

Murray is dedicated to Davis Cup and how!

Murray is dedicated to Davis Cup and how!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Andy Murray's dedication to the Davis Cup has proved invaluable to the British team, but it may also rob the ATP Tour Finals of one of it's biggest draws this year.

Monte Carlo Masters: Resurgent Nadal rallies to reach 100th career final

Monte Carlo Masters: Resurgent Nadal rallies to reach 100th career final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal continued his resurgence with a thrilling 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over world number two Andy Murray on Saturday to reach the final of the Monte Carlo Masters.

'Battle of the sexes' to spice up China Open

'Battle of the sexes' to spice up China Open

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The Serena Williams vs Andy Murray match might have to wait as focus shifts on Novak Djokovic vs Li Na match.

Zverev knocked out; Berrettini ends Murray's comeback

Zverev knocked out; Berrettini ends Murray's comeback

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Alexander Zverev suffered a surprise defeat against Frenchman Ugo Humbert

Davis Cup: Del Potro sinks Murray in five-hour epic as Argentina take 2-0 lead

Davis Cup: Del Potro sinks Murray in five-hour epic as Argentina take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Juan Martin del Potro delivered a huge blow to Britain's hopes of retaining the Davis Cup when he beat Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 in a five-hour thriller as Argentina grabbed a 2-0 lead in their world group semi-final on Friday.