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Revealed! Why Lendl split with Murray

Revealed! Why Lendl split with Murray

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Ivan Lendl has opened up about splitting with Andy Murray, citing extra family commitments and the difficulty of matching the emotional high of the Briton's Grand Slam breakthroughs as factors in his decision.

Will men's tennis see a flurry of women coaches?

Will men's tennis see a flurry of women coaches?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

After Andy Murray broke down a gender barrier by hiring Amelie Mauresmo, 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova says that men's tennis will see a flurry of women coaches.

Indians at US Open: Paes-Stepanek in final; Sania Mirza-Zheng lose

Indians at US Open: Paes-Stepanek in final; Sania Mirza-Zheng lose

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan fell short in their bid to capture a calendar-year Grand Slam when they lost to Czech Radek Stepanek and India's Leander Paes in the men's doubles semi-finals.

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.

Madrid Open: Nadal digs deep like Real to advance

Madrid Open: Nadal digs deep like Real to advance

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Jabeur advances to first WTA 100 final in Madrid in style.

Will Maria Sharapova do a Murray?

Will Maria Sharapova do a Murray?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

A sportspersons career only lasts a while. As tennis and fashion is always linked therefore most of the players switch their rackets for designer pens.

Top 10 Sporting Quotes of 2013

Top 10 Sporting Quotes of 2013

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

From recently-retired master blaster Sachin Tendulkar to Andy Murray, Bobby Charlton and Lance Armstrong, Rediff.com brings you some famous sporting quotes of 2013.

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Djokovic stays perfect against Monfils, Raducanu knocked out in Madrid

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Djokovic first played Monfils at the US Open in 2005 but Tuesday's match was only their second encounter on clay and he needed only one break point to clinch the first set.

Italian Open: Murray thumped by Fognini, Djokovic eases through

Italian Open: Murray thumped by Fognini, Djokovic eases through

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Defending champion and world number one Andy Murray was swept aside by home favourite Fabio Fognini at the Italian Open on Tuesday, being completely outplayed in a 6-2, 6-4 defeat.

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'

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair

Injured Baghdatis withdraws from Rio Games

Injured Baghdatis withdraws from Rio Games

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Cypriot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis has withdrawn from next month's Rio Olympics after failing to recover from an elbow injury, the World No 42 said on Friday.

Federer, Djokovic face youthful challenge in Raonic, Dimitrov

Federer, Djokovic face youthful challenge in Raonic, Dimitrov

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Young upstarts Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov have caused quite a stir at Wimbledon over the last two weeks with a string of fine performances, but they know they must rise to the challenges that await them in the men's semi-finals on Friday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Dimitrov crushes defending champion Murray, Djokovic in semis

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Dimitrov crushes defending champion Murray, Djokovic in semis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Defending champion Andy Murray was beaten 6-1, 7-6(4), 6-2 by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Murray calls for more mixed-doubles events on main tours

Murray calls for more mixed-doubles events on main tours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'Putting match-ups in tennis like Serena Williams and Roger Federer on the same court, it is so brilliant for our sport'

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is in line to play Grigor Dimitrov in the opening round of the inaugural ATP Cup, with Bulgaria qualifying among the final six teams in the nation-based tournament.

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

Wimbledon to become 14-day tournament from 2022

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Wimbledon Championships will become a 14-day tournament from 2022, with matches set to be played on Middle Sunday, traditionally a day off at the grasscourt Grand Slam.

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Agnieszka Radwanska and Andy Murray picked up morale-boosting victories in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday to keep their Australian Open preparations on track.

Fans add colour and excitement at Wimbledon

Fans add colour and excitement at Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Year on year the players at the Wimbledon Championships brings to the courts its share of fans. Adding to the frenzy and excitement on court are the supporters with their eccentric dressing and fancy dos in the stands. Rediff.com gives you a quick glance through the action in the stands.

Wimbledon draw: Defending champ Murray faces Djokovic threat

Wimbledon draw: Defending champ Murray faces Djokovic threat

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A potential semi-final with number one seed Novak Djokovic looms for defending champion Andy Murray following the Wimbledon draw on Friday.

Pressure on Murray to do an encore at Wimbledon

Pressure on Murray to do an encore at Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

When Andy Murray walks into Wimbledon on Monday to begin what he hopes will be the successful defence of his title he may be feeling a little lighter than usual at this time of year.

Murray seeded third for Wimbledon defence

Murray seeded third for Wimbledon defence

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Briton Andy Murray will be seeded third when he attempts to defend his Wimbledon title, while Novak Djokovic has been installed ahead of world number one Rafael Nadal as top seed for the grass-court major.

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Indian Premier Tennis League (IPTL), commencing from Wednesday, citing fatigue, and he has been replaced by Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka in his team- OUE Singapore Slammers.

French Open PHOTOS: Nadal strolls past Murray; to meet Djokovic in final

French Open PHOTOS: Nadal strolls past Murray; to meet Djokovic in final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

World No 1 Rafael Nadal eased into the French Open final after defeating Britain's Andy Murray 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 at the Roland Garros on Friday.

French Open PHOTOS: Li self-destructs, Murray survives Golubev scare to advance

French Open PHOTOS: Li self-destructs, Murray survives Golubev scare to advance

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Images from Day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros, on Tuesday.

Djokovic to play UK teen Draper as Wimbledon returns

Djokovic to play UK teen Draper as Wimbledon returns

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, who turns 40 this year, takes on Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in round one.

Hingis and Murray win US Open mixed doubles title

Hingis and Murray win US Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Switzerland's Martina Hingis and Britain's Jamie Murray fought off a match point to defeat Hao-Ching Chan and Michael Venus 6-1, 4-6 (10-8) to claim the US Open mixed doubles title.

PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena through in Rome; Ivanovic stuns Sharapova

PHOTOS: Nadal, Serena through in Rome; Ivanovic stuns Sharapova

Rediff.com16 May 2014

German veteran Tommy Haas provided a reminder of his claycourt skills to beat Stanislas Wawrinka on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters where Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray will resume their rivalry.

Nadal in no rush to join the super-coach trend

Nadal in no rush to join the super-coach trend

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Rafael Nadal is in no hurry to join the trend of hiring big names. He is quite happy with uncle Toni and will not be seeking to appoint a former Grand Slam winner to his coaching team.

Cincinnati Tennis PHOTOS: 'Aggressive' Federer down Murray; Serena romps on

Cincinnati Tennis PHOTOS: 'Aggressive' Federer down Murray; Serena romps on

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Five times Cincinnati winner Roger Federer blunted Andy Murray's attempt at a comeback, while women's World No 1 Serena Williams roared to victory as they moved into the semi-finals at the Western & Southern Open on Friday.

Tsonga saves his best for last, beats Federer to clinch Rogers Cup title

Tsonga saves his best for last, beats Federer to clinch Rogers Cup title

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga had one more surprise in his bag of upsets, beating second seeded Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3) to cap a scintillating march to the Rogers Cup title on Sunday.

Sports shorts: Federer storms into final, Venus upsets Serena

Sports shorts: Federer storms into final, Venus upsets Serena

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Roger Federer eased into the final of the Rogers Cup with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Spain's Feliciano Lopez on Saturday, putting the Swiss maestro on the brink of a landmark 80th career title.

'Wimbledon victory brought relief rather than joy'

'Wimbledon victory brought relief rather than joy'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray strolled into the US National Tennis Center on Saturday without a care in the world, brimming with confidence and self-belief as he prepares to defend his US Open title.

Paris Masters: Murray one win away from World Tour Finals berth

Paris Masters: Murray one win away from World Tour Finals berth

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Andy Murray is within one match of securing his place in the ATP World Tour Finals after easing past local favourite Julien Benneteau 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the Paris Masters.

Will Bouchard join compatriot Raonic in skipping Rio Olympics?

Will Bouchard join compatriot Raonic in skipping Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard is undecided about her participation in next month's Rio Olympics over concerns about the Zika virus, the 22-year-old said.

SPOTTED: Last day at Wimbledon is party day

SPOTTED: Last day at Wimbledon is party day

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Centre Court tickets, two bottles of "fizz" and sunshine assured that Stevie Bishop of Surrey and Debs Major of London would have a good time on the final day of Wimbledon on Sunday despite Britain's Andy Murray being out of the competition.

The key factors to Murray lifting his 2nd Wimbledon title

The key factors to Murray lifting his 2nd Wimbledon title

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

World No 2 two Andy Murray produced a masterful performance to beat Canada's Milos Raonic in the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, winning 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2). These are the keys to his victory.

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Aus Open: Baseline battle in sight as Djokovic favourite to trump Murray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar protagonist when he makes a bid for history in the Australian Open final against Andy Murray on Sunday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray breezes; Divij-Lu, Raja-Demoliner exit

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray breezes; Divij-Lu, Raja-Demoliner exit

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Images from Day 3 at the Wimbledon tennis championships.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Smooth start for Murray, Djokovic

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Smooth start for Murray, Djokovic

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Images from Day 1 at Wimbledon, on Monday.