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US Open: Murray grows in confidence after turnaround

US Open: Murray grows in confidence after turnaround

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Olympic champion Andy Murray produced an extraordinary turnaround to dig himself out of a deep hole and book his place in the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.

Fit Nadal ready for clay court challenge

Fit Nadal ready for clay court challenge

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Spaniard Rafa Nadal confirmed on Monday he was fit to pursue an eighth consecutive victory at the season's opening clay court tournament in Monte Carlo after recovering from a recurrent knee injury.

US Open: Clijsters sent out by Brit, Murray cruises

US Open: Clijsters sent out by Brit, Murray cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.

US Open: Positive Murray looks to move into third round

US Open: Positive Murray looks to move into third round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Britain's Andy Murray, who is forging a new reputation as a crowd favourite, will try to take his place in round three of the US Open on Wednesday.

US Open: Federer takes to court as World No 1 on opening day

US Open: Federer takes to court as World No 1 on opening day

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Roger Federer looks to cap an 'incredible' season when he launches his bid for a sixth US Open title against American Donald Young on Monday.

I'm a Wimbledon champion in my mind, says Murray

I'm a Wimbledon champion in my mind, says Murray

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Andy Murray has long dreamed of winning an elusive Grand Slam title but revealed on Saturday that the depth of his frustration had begun to play tricks on his mind ahead of the US Open.

Images: Nadal survives, Ivanovic in tears

Images: Nadal survives, Ivanovic in tears

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Images from day three of the 2011 French Open in Paris, on Tuesday.

When Wawrinka 'was not good enough'

When Wawrinka 'was not good enough'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

World number three Stanislas Wawrinka fell at the first hurdle in the Dubai Open on Tuesday, beaten 7-6(4), 6-3 by 77th-ranked Bosnian Damir Dzumhur.

Djokovic to face Federer in Cincinnati final

Djokovic to face Federer in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

The gap between the leading four, which also contains Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray, and the chasing pack was again evident as Djokovic beat Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-2 before Federer saw off fellow-Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6, 6-3.

Berrettini wins Queen's crown; Humbert stuns Rublev at Halle

Berrettini wins Queen's crown; Humbert stuns Rublev at Halle

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Italian top seed Matteo Berrettini marked himself down as a genuine Wimbledon threat after beating Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3 to win the Queen's Club title on Sunday.

Murray crashes out, Federer cruises at Cincinnati

Murray crashes out, Federer cruises at Cincinnati

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Olympic champion Andy Murray suffered a second pre-US Open setback in as many weeks when he was knocked out of the Cincinnati Open in the third round on Thursday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to France's Jeremy Chardy.

Like a boss! Serena responds to gender pay row

Like a boss! Serena responds to gender pay row

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'I wouldn't say my son deserved more money than my daughter because he's a man.'

Barcelona Open: Ferrer shocked, Nadal eases through

Barcelona Open: Ferrer shocked, Nadal eases through

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Top seed David Ferrer summed up his error-strewn defeat by qualifier Dmitry Tursunov as "one of the worst I have played" after falling at the first hurdle at the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.

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.

How Nadal did a 'favour' to fellow Spaniard Ferrer

How Nadal did a 'favour' to fellow Spaniard Ferrer

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Swiss Indoor tournament when he beat Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-4, 7-6(7) on Saturday, a result that was good news for fellow Spaniard David Ferrer.

Murray escapes to victory, Ferrer retires in Acapulco

Murray escapes to victory, Ferrer retires in Acapulco

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Andy Murray rallied from a set and a break down against Gilles Simon to advance to his first semi-final since he won last year's Wimbledon title while top seed David Ferrer retired with a thigh strain at the Acapulco International on Thursday.

Federer passes Sampras with ranking milestone

Federer passes Sampras with ranking milestone

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Roger Federer added another record to his collection on Monday when he began his 287th week as world number one.

Murray goes to No. 2 with Miami win over Ferrer

Murray goes to No. 2 with Miami win over Ferrer

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Britain's Andy Murray defeated Spain's David Ferrer 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a gruelling Sony Open final in Miami, on Sunday to move above Roger Federer to second in the world rankings.

Murray happy to get over the line after 'brutal' match

Murray happy to get over the line after 'brutal' match

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

An exhausted Andy Murray credited his mental strength and physical freshness for his tie-break victory over David Ferrer in the Sony Open final on Sunday after a gruelling two hour, 45 minute battle.

Miami Masters: Murray to face Ferrer in final

Miami Masters: Murray to face Ferrer in final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Britain's Andy Murray fought back for a 6-7, 6-1, 6-2 win over France's Richard Gasquet to reach the final of the Sony Open where he will face Spaniard David Ferrer on Sunday.

Federer never stopped believing despite title drought

Federer never stopped believing despite title drought

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Roger Federer never doubted his ability to win Grand Slam titles during a two and a half year drought in which he was written off in some quarters and passed the 30 year age barrier that often signals the beginning of the end for top tennis players.

Photos: Dominant Federer dashes Murray's dream

Photos: Dominant Federer dashes Murray's dream

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Roger Federer won a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th Grand Slam crown Sunday, shattering tearful Andy Murray's dream of ending Britain's 76-year wait for an All England Club men's champion.

Federer seals seventh Wimbledon title

Federer seals seventh Wimbledon title

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Roger Federer beat Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title.

Wimbledon final: Murray reckons the pressure's on Federer

Wimbledon final: Murray reckons the pressure's on Federer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Preparing for what could be the defining moment of his career, Andy Murray believes he will be under less pressure in the Wimbledon final on Sunday because he is playing 16-times Grand Slam champion Roger Federer.

Murray sees off Tsonga, faces Federer in final

Murray sees off Tsonga, faces Federer in final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

He put his fans through the wringer again but Andy Murray now stands one win from ending 76 years of British pain after reaching the Wimbledon men's final on Friday -- the only trouble is Roger Federer will be over the other side of the net.

Murray sets up Wimbledon final clash with Federer

Murray sets up Wimbledon final clash with Federer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Andy Murray consigned one of Wimbledon's long-standing statistics to the scrapheap when he became the first Briton to reach the All England Club men's final in 74 years with a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6 7-5 win over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday.

Murray beats Baghdatis in race against time

Murray beats Baghdatis in race against time

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

Andy Murray had one eye on his opponent and one on the clock as his Wimbledon third round clash against Marcos Baghdatis turned into a tension-soaked race against time under Centre Court's roof on Saturday.

Livid Karlovic accuses Wimbledon officials of bias

Livid Karlovic accuses Wimbledon officials of bias

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic called Wimbledon's credibility into question and accused line judges of bias after he was foot-faulted "11 times" in his second-round defeat by Andy Murray on Thursday.

Indian Wells: Murray ousted by Del Potro, Djokovic cruises

Indian Wells: Murray ousted by Del Potro, Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Erratic serving cost Andy Murray dearly as the U.S. Open champion was knocked out of the BNP Paribas Open quarter-finals 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 by Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro on Friday.

Aus Open: Djokovic stops Murray in thriller to enter final

Aus Open: Djokovic stops Murray in thriller to enter final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5 to reach the final of the Australian Open on Friday.

Murray loses to Mahut in Queen's Club opener

Murray loses to Mahut in Queen's Club opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Andy Murray's Wimbledon preparations suffered a blow when the top-seeded Briton was beaten in his opening match at the Queen's Club tournament by Frenchman Nicolas Mahut on Wednesday.

Djokovic insists he didn't fake it; willing to talk to Murray

Djokovic insists he didn't fake it; willing to talk to Murray

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Novak Djokovic has invited Britain's Andy Murray to clear-the-air talks.

Tennis: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

Tennis: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event of tennis competition at the Rio Olympics with a straight-set win over Australian pair of Samantha Stosur and John Peers in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. Sania and Bopanna, who are being touted as India's medal hope at the Olympics, won their opening round match 7-5 6-4 in 73 minutes.

Aus Open: Federer bests Murray, books semi-final date with Nadal

Aus Open: Federer bests Murray, books semi-final date with Nadal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Roger Federer produced a vintage performance to best Andy Murray 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 and move into the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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.

Djokovic to play Italy's Lorenzo first up at Melbourne Park

Djokovic to play Italy's Lorenzo first up at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Second-ranked Rafael Nadal, the 2009 champion, will have to wait until the weekend to find out his first-round opponent after drawing a qualifier.

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'I wanted to fight until the last ball and that was the key.'

Brisbane International: Murray crushes lame Dolgopolov

Brisbane International: Murray crushes lame Dolgopolov

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

A ruthless Andy Murray powered his way to a 6-1, 6-3 win over injury-hampered Alexandr Dolgopolov to win the Brisbane International and take a timely shot of confidence ahead of the Australian Open.

Injury scare for Serena ahead of Australian Open

Injury scare for Serena ahead of Australian Open

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Former world number one Serena Williams suffered an injury scare less than two weeks ahead of the Australian Open on Wednesday when the American was forced out of the Brisbane International with a badly twisted ankle.

Murray in no rush to decide on Wimbledon

Murray in no rush to decide on Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Scot said it is still too early to make a call on whether was ready for the rigours of a two-week Grand Slam with best-of-five-set matches.