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Cincinnati: Tsonga out, Djokovic and Nadal through

Cincinnati: Tsonga out, Djokovic and Nadal through

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga suffered a surprise defeat to qualifier Alex Bogomolov while Spain's Rafa Nadal and world number one Novak Djokovic passed their second-round tests at the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday.

Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open nears

Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open nears

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Andy Murray's North American hard court seasons have had blazing starts the last two years winning back-to-back Canadian titles only to see his play cool off at the US Open.

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

Djokovic gets seventh time lucky against Nadal at Roland Garros

Djokovic gets seventh time lucky against Nadal at Roland Garros

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 to move into the semi-finals of the French Open, in the process spoiling the Spaniard's 29th birthday celebrations.

Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury

Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Beaten Australian Open finalist Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's $1.6 million Dubai Open, citing a wrist injury.

Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury

Murray pulls out of Dubai, cites injury

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Beaten Australian Open finalist Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's $1.6 million Dubai Open, citing a wrist injury.

Rome Masters: Murray suffers setback

Rome Masters: Murray suffers setback

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Ailing Briton Andy Murray suffered another setback to his French Open preparations as he was ousted 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 by Richard Gasquet in the third round of the Rome Masters on Thursday.

Tired Murray annoyed with Cincinnati timing

Tired Murray annoyed with Cincinnati timing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Britain's Andy Murray, who lost his Cincinnati Masters quarter-final to American Mardy Fish Friday, was disappointed that tournament organisers had given him three consecutive starts in the midday heat.

Djokovic fires opening salvo in final mind games

Djokovic fires opening salvo in final mind games

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic took a leaf out of Roger Federer's book by insisting the pressure was all on Andy Murray when the Serb faces the British Grand Slam hope in Sunday's Australian Open final.

Barcelona Open: Murray falls to Raonic, Nadal cruises

Barcelona Open: Murray falls to Raonic, Nadal cruises

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Milos Raonic demonstrated his claycourt credentials with a 6-4, 7-6 win over Andy Murray in the last eight of the Barcelona Open on Friday before top seed Rafa Nadal crushed Janko Tipsarevic 6-2, 6-2 to claim his semi-final place.

Djokovic ready to cement rivalry with Rafa

Djokovic ready to cement rivalry with Rafa

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Often overshadowed by his classic duels with Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal's rivalry with Novak Djokovic has been brewing slowly and it will come to the boil on Sunday when the world's two best players contest the 125th Wimbledon men's final.

Relentless Rafa crushes Murray, Djokovic next

Relentless Rafa crushes Murray, Djokovic next

Rediff.com1 Jul 2011

After seeing his world number one ranking slip away, Rafa Nadal refused to loosen his iron-fisted grip on the Wimbledon title by crushing Andy Murray Friday to set up a final against the man who has knocked him off his perch. Serbia's Novak Djokovic had earlier beaten flamboyant Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach his first Wimbledon final and guarantee top spot in next week's rankings.

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.

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.

Nadal, Wozniacki top seeds at Australian Open

Nadal, Wozniacki top seeds at Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The World No.1 Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki will begin their Australian Open campaign as the top seeds in the men's singles and women's singles respectively.

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.

Meet the contenders for Nadal's crown...

Meet the contenders for Nadal's crown...

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are determined and inspired by the opportunity to win their first French Open title.

Murray battles past big-serving Ljubicic

Murray battles past big-serving Ljubicic

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Home hope Andy Murray battled through to the last 16 at Wimbledon with a nervy 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 win over imposing Croatian Ivan Ljubicic under the Centre Court roof on Friday.

Madrid Open: Murray books semi-final spot

Madrid Open: Murray books semi-final spot

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Andy Murray continued his strong clay court form by booking a place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Open with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Milos Raonic.

Photos: Nadal, Venus cruise at Wimbledon

Photos: Nadal, Venus cruise at Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Rafa Nadal made a dazzling start to his Wimbledon title defence with an easy win over American Michael Russell on Monday before home favourite Andy Murray produced some indoor fireworks to join the Spaniard in the second round.

Murray crowned king at Queen's

Murray crowned king at Queen's

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Briton Andy Murray withstood an athletic onslaught from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to beat the Frenchman 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 and win the final of the Queen's Club championships on Monday.

Murray thrashes Roddick to reach Queen's final

Murray thrashes Roddick to reach Queen's final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Home favourite Andy Murray thrashed American Andy Roddick 6-3 6-1 in a grasscourt masterclass to reach the final of the Queen's Club championships on Saturday.

First Look: Beckham at Wimbledon to cheer Murray

First Look: Beckham at Wimbledon to cheer Murray

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

England football ace David Beckham was at Wimbledon on Friday to support Andy Murray in his semi-final against Rafael Nadal.

Nadal reaches Queen's last eight after rare blip

Nadal reaches Queen's last eight after rare blip

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Rafael Nadal suffered a late blip against unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek before reaching the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club championships on Thursday after Andy Murray and Andy Roddick both cruised through.

Images from day four at Wimbledon

Images from day four at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Images from day four of the 2010 Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, on Thursday.

Photos: Nadal to face Federer in summit clash

Photos: Nadal to face Federer in summit clash

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Images from Day 13 at the French Open in Paris, on Friday.

Nadal, Murray find their groove in Paris

Nadal, Murray find their groove in Paris

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Champion Rafa Nadal cut loose after a shaky French Open start to batter Robin Soderling 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 and Andy Murray again tried to tie himself in knots before easily sealing his semi-final spot on Wednesday.

Images: Schiavone, Murray survive thrillers in Paris

Images: Schiavone, Murray survive thrillers in Paris

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Images from Day 10 at the French Open in Paris, on Tuesday.

Why Milos Raonic was heartbroken...

Why Milos Raonic was heartbroken...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

A gallant Milos Raonic was left heartbroken by his Australian Open semi-final loss to Andy Murray on Friday, having pushed the Scot to his limits before a leg injury took the game out of his hands.

Djokovic battles through to round 4

Djokovic battles through to round 4

Rediff.com28 May 2011

A relentless Novak Djokovic shrugged off Juan Martin Del Potro while Andy Murray overcame a nasty ankle injury as the second and fourth seeds joined champion Rafa Nadal in the French Open fourth round on Saturday.

4 reasons why win against Ferrer was Murray's best match

4 reasons why win against Ferrer was Murray's best match

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Andy Murray thinks he played his best tennis of the tournament during his Australian Open quarter-final victory over David Ferrer on Wednesday.

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

Day 10: What to expect at US Open

Day 10: What to expect at US Open

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Ana Konjuh was not a year old when Serena Williams played her first US Open match but both will be in the Arthur Ashe Stadium spotlight on Wednesday, with four gripping quarter-finals to take centre stage at the year's final Grand Slam.

Straight-set wins for Murray, Federer in Dubai

Straight-set wins for Murray, Federer in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

World No 4 Andy Murray wasted six match points and overcame a knee injury to beat Tomas Berdych 6-3, 7-5 in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals on Thursday, while Roger Federer also made it through to the last four.

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will join world number one Andy Murray in this summer's Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.

Murray pulls out of Barcelona with elbow injury

Murray pulls out of Barcelona with elbow injury

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

World number four Andy Murray pulled out of the Barcelona Open on Tuesday due to an elbow injury.

Miami Open: Djokovic survives scare; Murray claims 500th win

Miami Open: Djokovic survives scare; Murray claims 500th win

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare.

Spain's Nadal and Ferrer reach Monte Carlo final

Spain's Nadal and Ferrer reach Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Spaniards Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer will lock horns again in the Monte Carlo Masters final after the claycourt conquistadors sealed contrasting victories in their semi-finals on Saturday.

Murray defeats Djokovic to end year as world No1

Murray defeats Djokovic to end year as world No1

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

His season had already provided several unforgettable chapters but Andy Murray saved the best to last as he eclipsed Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to claim his first ATP World Tour Finals title and rubberstamp the year-end top ranking on Sunday. Against a man who has so often been his nemesis, Britain's golden boy Murray produced a relentless display to claim a ninth title of a year which included a second Wimbledon crown and Olympic gold in Rio.

Fitting climax to the season as Murray takes on Djokovic in title clash

Fitting climax to the season as Murray takes on Djokovic in title clash

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

It is the first time the final match of the season will decide who is ranked number one.