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Evergreen Federer back on top of the world

Evergreen Federer back on top of the world

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Whatever feats Roger Federer goes on to add in the final chapter of his career, he can rest assured that he has elevated the men's game to previously unimaginable heights.

Ivanisevic asks Murray to shed 'Mr Nice Guy' tag

Ivanisevic asks Murray to shed 'Mr Nice Guy' tag

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Andy Murray needs to ditch the 'Mr Nice Guy' image and become more arrogant, brash and big-headed if he has aspirations of becoming Wimbledon champion, according to Goran Ivanisevic.

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov vs Nishikori in Brisbane; Murray-Djokovic face off in Doha

Tennis round-up: Dimitrov vs Nishikori in Brisbane; Murray-Djokovic face off in Doha

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov upset top seed and defending champion Milos Raonic of Canada at the Brisbane International on Saturday to set up a title clash against Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Andy Murray's dream of winning a maiden Australian Open title was left in tatters on Sunday after the top seed and world number one was knocked out in the fourth round by Mischa Zverev.

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

That is Murray's 46th ATP title.

Murray, Serena advance in Miami; Venus withdraws

Murray, Serena advance in Miami; Venus withdraws

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

British World No. 3 Andy Murray cruised to a straightforward victory over Bernard Tomic at the Sony Open but the Williams sisters had contrasting fortunes in Miami on Saturday.

Federer believes Wimbledon loss has matured Murray

Federer believes Wimbledon loss has matured Murray

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Andy Murray's tearful defeat in his first Wimbledon final proved the catalyst for the Scot's golden summer, according to Roger Federer, the man who crushed Murray's hopes that day in July.

Djokovic, Sharapova top seeds for Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sharapova top seeds for Wimbledon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Champion Novak Djokovic and French Open winner Maria Sharapova were named top seeds for Wimbledon as the grasscourt Grand Slam mostly followed the rankings to draw up the list for the championships that begin on Monday. In the men's side, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray completed the top four while defending women's champion Petra Kvitova was seeded fourth.

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.

Federer surprised by lack of blood testing

Federer surprised by lack of blood testing

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Roger Federer wants more blood testing done in tennis to help keep the sport clear of doping, the 17-time Grand Slam champion said on the eve of the ATP World Tour Finals.

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Serena Williams, hoping to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, will start her campaign against fellow American Kristie Ahn.

Murray on his relationship with super-coach Mauresmo

Murray on his relationship with super-coach Mauresmo

Rediff.com11 May 2016

British tennis star Andy Murray has stated he hoped his decision to part ways with Amelie Mauresmo wouldn't be seen as a failure for women coaching at the top level of the game.

Indian Wells: Djokovic, Murray battle through

Indian Wells: Djokovic, Murray battle through

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and third seed Andy Murray both had to work much harder than expected to book their places in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday.

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Djokovic faces huge test as he opens Australian Open defence

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Top seed Andy Murray could meet Roger Federer or Kei Nishikori in the third round, while Serena faces tricky Belinda Bencic in opening round

Imperious Djokovic seals another Dubai title

Imperious Djokovic seals another Dubai title

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to 18 matches to claim a fourth Dubai Championships in five years on Saturday, underlining his status as the world's best player after beating Tomas Berdych 7-5, 6-3 in the final.

Nadal's aura may take time to return, says Murray

Nadal's aura may take time to return, says Murray

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The aura Rafael Nadal usually carries on court may take a while to return when the Spaniard finally begins his comeback in Chile this week, according to world number three Andy Murray.

Djokovic has not worked hard enough, says Becker

Djokovic has not worked hard enough, says Becker

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Novak Djokovic lost his momentum in the second half of last season and was toppled as the world number one by Andy Murray because his work-rate dropped, the Serbian's former coach Boris Becker said on Wednesday. Speaking a day after the two terminated their cooperation by mutual consent, German Becker said Djokovic's need to spend more time with his family had derailed him on the court.

'Fortunate' Djokovic shows the fun side of a sweet life

'Fortunate' Djokovic shows the fun side of a sweet life

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

With the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup sitting a few centimetres away from his left hand, Novak Djokovic was a contented man at his post-match media conference.

Djokovic's three-peat, a rare feat!

Djokovic's three-peat, a rare feat!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic created history at the Australian Open this year. Djokovic joined a select group of players who have performed a three-peat at the majors since tennis went professional in 1968. Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at the elite club of which Djokovic is the new member.

Valiant Murray's Slam hopes dashed by relentless Djokovic

Valiant Murray's Slam hopes dashed by relentless Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Andy Murray ran and ran until the skin on his feet came off and still it was not quite enough. The Briton's hopes of winning his second successive Grand Slam title were ended by the resilience and defensive brilliance of world number one Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.

PIX: Djokovic wins third successive Australian Open

PIX: Djokovic wins third successive Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic became the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era when he beat third seed Andy Murray 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a battle of attrition on Sunday.

Djokovic clinches third successive Australian Open title

Djokovic clinches third successive Australian Open title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic became the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era after following his victory over Britain's Andy Murray in the men's singles final in Melbourne, on Sunday.

Aus Open: Will Djokovic score a hat-trick of titles?

Aus Open: Will Djokovic score a hat-trick of titles?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Novak Djokovic will bid to extend his Australian Open reign to a third straight year on Sunday in the final against Andy Murray, who will aim to end Britain's 79-year wait for a men's champion at Melbourne Park.

Federer's mask slips as Murray gets under his skin

Federer's mask slips as Murray gets under his skin

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Andy Murray did not just beat Roger Federer for the first time in Grand Slam play at the Australian Open on Friday, the Scot's relentless onslaught made the King of Cool lose his cool.

PHOTOS: Murray outmuscles Federer to reach Aus Open final

PHOTOS: Murray outmuscles Federer to reach Aus Open final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Andy Murray won a knock-down-drag-out thriller of a scrap with Roger Federer on Friday to set up an Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic and finally beat the Swiss for the first time at a Grand Slam.

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

World number one Ash Barty has decided to retire from professional tennis at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour.

Murray beats Federer to enter Australian Open final

Murray beats Federer to enter Australian Open final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The 25-year-old Briton, who had never beaten Federer in a Grand Slam previously despite being one of the few players to hold a superior career record against the Swiss, advanced to the final with a 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 win in four hours.

Aus Open: Murray hoping to 'prepare, attack and destroy' Federer express

Aus Open: Murray hoping to 'prepare, attack and destroy' Federer express

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Scottish tennis star Andy Murray is hoping to 'Prepare, Attack and Destroy' Roger Federer, according to the slogan emblazoned on his t-shirt- after he beat Jeremy Chardy to move into the semi finals of the Australian Open to face the Swiss ace.

Murray strolls into last four at Melbourne Park

Murray strolls into last four at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Andy Murray ruthlessly dismissed unseeded Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the fourth year in a row on Wednesday.

Serena sets up Stephens clash, Murray marches on

Serena sets up Stephens clash, Murray marches on

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Serena Williams trounced Maria Kirilenko at the Australian Open on Monday, setting up an all-American quarter-final with her would-be successor Sloane Stephens after Andy Murray had put flagging Frenchman Gilles Simon out of his misery.

Djokovic threatens Murray's Grand Slam dream

Djokovic threatens Murray's Grand Slam dream

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Andy Murray is on the verge of crowning Britain's golden summer by ending one of the longest droughts in sport. Only the formidable figure of Novak Djokovic stands in his way of winning Monday's US Open men's final.

US Open men's final moved to Monday after play suspended

US Open men's final moved to Monday after play suspended

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

The US Open men's final was switched from Sunday to Monday for the fifth year in a row after Saturday's second semi-final between Novak Djokovic and David Ferrer was suspended because of bad weather.

Aus Open Images: Del Potro out, but Serena, Murray advance

Aus Open Images: Del Potro out, but Serena, Murray advance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Juan Martin del Potro suffered the first real upset and Victoria Azarenka had a big scare, but Serena Williams and Andy Murray eased through challenging ties to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open on Saturday.

With most likes, followers, Wimbledon takes social media by storm

With most likes, followers, Wimbledon takes social media by storm

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

It's the most popular Grand Slam across popular social networking sites

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

Aus Open: Serena, Federer lead top seeds into Round 2

Aus Open: Serena, Federer lead top seeds into Round 2

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Serena Williams was in no mood to allow a painful tumble to divert her from her path to a sixth Australian Open title on Tuesday and duly delivered a resounding 6-0, 6-0 win to open her campaign at the year's first Grand Slam.

Murray focused on more Grand Slam success

Murray focused on more Grand Slam success

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Achieving a lifetime goal can leave some players content but may also blight their ambition. For Andy Murray, however, nothing could be further from the truth.

US Open: Federer, Murray, Sharapova sail into 2nd round

US Open: Federer, Murray, Sharapova sail into 2nd round

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Olympic champion Andy Murray looked to build on his recent success by cruising past Alex Bogomolov Jr. and leading a parade of favourites into the second round of the US Open on Monday.

Murray stutters past qualifier Millman in Brisbane

Murray stutters past qualifier Millman in Brisbane

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Andy Murray narrowly avoided the wrath of coach Ivan Lendl after labouring to a 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 win over Australian qualifier John Millman in his opening match at the Brisbane International on Thursday.

Murray outclasses Anderson to take fourth Queen's title

Murray outclasses Anderson to take fourth Queen's title

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Britain's Andy Murray won the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club by dismantling big-serving South African Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-4 in a one-sided final.