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Djokovic beats Berdych to reach semi-finals

Djokovic beats Berdych to reach semi-finals

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Novak Djokovic completed a 100 percent round-robin record at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-2, 7-6 defeat of Czech Tomas Berdych on Friday booking his place in the semi-finals.

'Top Four' set to battle it out for US Open crown

'Top Four' set to battle it out for US Open crown

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

With the preliminaries now out of the way, the US Open men's competition can really begin. As expected, the world's top four players, Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, are safely through to the semi-finals.

Djokovic fights back to beat Murray at Tour Finals

Djokovic fights back to beat Murray at Tour Finals

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Novak Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat Andy Murray 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 at the ATP World Tour Finals on Wednesday and all but seal a place in the last four of the season-ending tournament.

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Recharged Djokovic ready to switch back on at the Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic's preparations for Wimbledon have been laid back in the extreme.

Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic

Aus Open photos: Djokovic beats Murray in epic

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic fought off what appeared to be breathing problems and fatigue to advance to the final of the Australian Open following an epic five-set semi-final victory over Britain's Andy Murray.

Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis

Injured Djokovic to clash with Murray in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Defending champion Novak Djokovic gritted his teeth after suffering a leg injury to grind down David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6, 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing re-match of last year's final with Andy Murray.

Murray wins Cincinnati as injured Djokovic quits

Murray wins Cincinnati as injured Djokovic quits

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Britain's Andy Murray won the Cincinnati Open on Sunday when his opponent in the final, Serbia's world number one Novak Djokovic, retired injured.

Djokovic downs Murray to take Shanghai title

Djokovic downs Murray to take Shanghai title

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Novak Djokovic exacted revenge on Andy Murray for his U.S. Open final defeat by outlasting the Briton 5-7, 7-6, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters tennis title on Sunday.

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Hurkacz thrashes Medvedev for Halle title; Jabeur wins

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Hubert Hurkacz showed his Wimbledon credentials on Sunday, hammering world number one Daniil Medvedev

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

'Lendl can help Murray overcome Grand Slam drought'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Ivan Lendl could be the missing piece to Andy Murray's Grand Slam puzzle, says the Briton's former-coach Darren Cahill, who helped pick his new mentor.

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Federer, Murray semis showdown in Shanghai

Federer, Murray semis showdown in Shanghai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Andy Murray remained on course for a hat-trick of titles at the Shanghai Masters despite the best efforts of tricky Czech Radek Stepanek on Friday, and now sets his sights on Roger Federer.

Lendl could take Murray's game to next level: McEnroe

Lendl could take Murray's game to next level: McEnroe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

John McEnroe was surprised when Andy Murray named Ivan Lendl as his new coach but thinks his old rival may prove to be the missing ingredient the Briton needs to take his career to the next level.

Game, set, match: high-profile tennis partnerships

Game, set, match: high-profile tennis partnerships

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

For tennis aficionados it is something to look forward to. Going strictly on face value, it seems a perfect combination.

Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup

Federer withdraws from inaugural ATP Cup

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Roger Federer's decision to withdraw means Switzerland can no longer take part in the nation-based event on January 3-12

Wimbledon: Venus, Murray get wild cards; prize money reduced

Wimbledon: Venus, Murray get wild cards; prize money reduced

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Former champions Venus Williams and Andy Murray were named in Wimbledon's initial list of wildcards

Australian Kyrgios pulls out of French Open

Australian Kyrgios pulls out of French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the French Open on Friday, according to tournament officials, robbing the Grand Slam event of some guaranteed fireworks.

Wawrinka beats Tsonga to make French Open final; Djokovic-Murray semi to resume on Saturday

Wawrinka beats Tsonga to make French Open final; Djokovic-Murray semi to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka entered the men's singles final at the French Open, beating Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 6-7(1-7), 7-6(7-3), 6-4 in the first semi-final on Friday.

Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise

Aus Open: Soderling, Murray cruise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Robin Soderling and Andy Murray served up reminders that there are more than two contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open with dominant third-round victories on Saturday.

Djokovic welcomes friend Murray into Grand Slam club

Djokovic welcomes friend Murray into Grand Slam club

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Novak Djokovic hates to lose, but the five-times Grand Slam champion was happy for his friend Andy Murray, who beat him in a pulsating, five-set struggle for the US Open title on Monday.

Photos: Murray fights off Djokovic to win US Open

Photos: Murray fights off Djokovic to win US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Andy Murray fought off Novak Djokovic to win an epic US Open final on Monday and become the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Murray beats Djokovic in epic US Open final

Murray beats Djokovic in epic US Open final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Andy Murray of Britain won the US Open men's singles final at Flushing Meadows on Monday. The Scotsman beat Serbia's defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

US Open: Murray, Williams and Federer reach quarters

US Open: Murray, Williams and Federer reach quarters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Andy Murray produced a masterclass in tennis to destroy the highly rated Milos Raonic on Monday and book his place in the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Prospect of a players' strike nonsense: Federer

Prospect of a players' strike nonsense: Federer

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Roger Federer still looked as fresh as a daisy as he polished off Mardy Fish to post a 100 percent record in the group stage of the ATP World Tour Finals, on Thursday, which is more than can be said for most of his main rivals.

Djokovic passes Berdych test, woe for Murray

Djokovic passes Berdych test, woe for Murray

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

World number one Novak Djokovic clawed his way to victory over Tomas Berdych in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday but Andy Murray's prospects look bleak after a groin injury flared up in his shock defeat by David Ferrer.

Federer, Murray drawn in same half for U.S. Open

Federer, Murray drawn in same half for U.S. Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Andy Murray's hopes for a maiden Grand Slam at the U.S. Open may require him to beat world number one Roger Federer for a second time in five weeks after the duo were placed in the same half of the draw on Thursday.

Nadal to clash with Federer in World Tour final group

Nadal to clash with Federer in World Tour final group

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Old foes Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer will meet in the group stage of the ATP World Tour finals starting in London on Sunday while World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will clash with No. 3 Andy Murray.

Nadal back in groove on grass, Murray labours

Nadal back in groove on grass, Murray labours

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Rafa Nadal swapped clay for grass on Wednesday but the result was just as emphatic with the world number one overpowering Australia's Matthew Ebden at the Queen's Club championships on a chilly evening in west London.

Nadal and Federer set for new classic

Nadal and Federer set for new classic

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Reports of Roger Federer's demise were as wide of the mark Rafa Nadal's own prediction he was not playing well enough to win a sixth Roland Garros title.

Murray passes Federer in rankings with third win

Murray passes Federer in rankings with third win

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Andy Murray beat Spain's David Ferrer 7-5, 6-4 to claim the Shanghai Masters tennis title on Sunday and move ahead of Swiss Roger Federer in the rankings for the first time in his career.

Germany's Mayer stuns Nadal, Murray marches on

Germany's Mayer stuns Nadal, Murray marches on

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Britain's Andy Murray became overwhelming favourite for an Asian hat-trick as main rival Rafa Nadal was beaten in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Thursday.

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

How Becker helped Djokovic improve

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The former world number one said he had an honest conversation with Djokovic before taking up the coaching role between the end of 2013 and 2016.

Murray floors Nadal to win Japan Open

Murray floors Nadal to win Japan Open

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Andy Murray reduced Rafa Nadal's granite-like resistance to rubble as he stunned the Spaniard 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 to capture the Japan Open on Sunday.

Nadal overpowers Fish to reach Tokyo final

Nadal overpowers Fish to reach Tokyo final

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Top seed Rafa Nadal overpowered American Mardy Fish 7-5, 6-1 behind a dizzying flurry of baseline winners to reach the final of the Japan Open on Saturday.

Murray sweats to beat Baghdatis in Tokyo opener

Murray sweats to beat Baghdatis in Tokyo opener

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Second seed Andy Murray flirted with disaster before beating nemesis Marcos Baghdatis 7-6, 2-6, 6-4 in a cliffhanger to reach the last 16 of the Japan Open on Wednesday.

Murray beats rain and Cilic to make last eight

Murray beats rain and Cilic to make last eight

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Andy Murray dodged rain showers to rush to a 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 win over Croatian Marin Cilic and reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Battling Murray to take on Wawrinka in Antwerp final

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Andy Murray took a step closer to a first title in arguably the toughest year of his playing career, grinding out a 3-6, 7-5 ,6-2 win over Ugo Humbert on Saturday to reach the final of the European Open in Antwerp.

US Open set for grand finale

US Open set for grand finale

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray joined Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open on Friday to set the stage for a dramatic ending to the last Grand Slam of the year.

Nadal, Murray race through to US Open quarters

Nadal, Murray race through to US Open quarters

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Spain's Rafa Nadal and Briton Andy Murray made up for lost time by demolishing their fourth round opponents in straight sets at the US Open on Thursday to remain on course for a blockbuster semi-final showdown.