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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

Murray back on the court after hip surgery

Murray back on the court after hip surgery

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The 31-year-old said last month he could possibly play at Wimbledon as he is now pain free after the surgery.

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.'

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open and playing pain-free would be a victory for the Scot, according to John McEnroe.

Murray ready to risk travel for grand slams

Murray ready to risk travel for grand slams

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Murray seeks assurance on quarantine issues before US Open.

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Raducanu storms into 3rd rd; Nadal tastes defeat on injury return

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

One of the reasons Yuvraj retired was that he wanted to play in leagues around the world and have "some fun". At the moment, the BCCI doesn't allow an active cricketer to take part in a foreign league.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool win first leg quarter-finals

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool win first leg quarter-finals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Manchester City took a slender lead from the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final after Kevin De Bruyne's 70th minute goal earned them a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. In anothr match, Liverpool took a firm grip of their Champions League tie with Benfica as goals from Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz earned them a 3-1 victory in Lisbon.

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Factbox on Spain's Rafael Nadal

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The legendary GR Viswanath on Saturday recalled his first meeting with two India stalwarts -- Madhav Mantri and Polly Umrigar -- and spoke about how an advice shared by the former remained with him throughout his distinguished career.

Afghanistan close in on maiden Test win after Rashid Khan's fifer

Afghanistan close in on maiden Test win after Rashid Khan's fifer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Chasing 147 for victory, Afghanistan were 29 for one with Ihsanullah Janat batting on 16 and Rahmat Shah unbeaten on 11 at the close of play.

Crowds barred at Arsenal-Southampton EPL match due to rise in COVID cases

Crowds barred at Arsenal-Southampton EPL match due to rise in COVID cases

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Fulham's home game against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday has also been pushed behind closed doors, while West Ham United too will host Crystal Palace without spectators on the same day.

Murray could make return after hip surgery

Murray could make return after hip surgery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray said before his first round exit at the Australian Open last month that the tournament could be his last as a professional due to severe hip pain.

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Andy Murray's wretched form ahead of the next week's French Open has left pundits including Boris Becker scratching their heads about what exactly is wrong with the world number one.

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games.'

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.

The Masters of Grand Slams

The Masters of Grand Slams

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

A Swiss maestro. A Spanish wizard. A Serbian ace.

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

PIX: Djokovic tames Van Rijthoven, meets Sinner next

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Images from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on Sunday.

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Tokyo Games: What A Runner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Eliud Kipchoge confirmed his status as the Greatest Marathoner of the 21st Century by winning a second Olympic Marathon, only the third runner in history to do so.

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Rohit maintain top two spots

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Rohit maintain top two spots

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

With 871 rating points, Virat Kohli is at the top followed by Rohit (855) and Pakistan's Babar Azam (829).

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Andy Murray and Serena Williams entered the third round of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, defeating 14th seeds Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo 7-5, 6-3 on centre-court, on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Erasmus, Wiese take debutants Namibia to Super 12s

T20 World Cup: Erasmus, Wiese take debutants Namibia to Super 12s

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Gerhard Erasmus led from the front with a well-crafted unbeaten fifty to guide debutants Namibia to a historic eight-wicket win over Ireland in the first round Group B match and qualification spot in Super 12s of the ICC T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Friday.

Palm Springs review

Palm Springs review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Any movie about time loops is bound to draw comparisons with the Bill Murray classic, Groundhog Day but Palm Springs holds rather well on its own, raves Sukanya Verma.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The former world number one, who is easing his way back to full match fitness after a career-saving resurfacing procedure in January, saved all four break points he faced and dropped only six points on his first serve.

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Djokovic to start quest for Tokyo Olympic gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Djokovic will need to win in Tokyo and then the US Open later this year to achieve the feat that has so far only been accomplished by Steffi Graf in 1988.

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.

US Open: Murray, Clijsters receive wildcard entries

US Open: Murray, Clijsters receive wildcard entries

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The tournament will take place in a quarantined setting from Aug. 31-Sept. 13 in New York. The Western & Southern Open, which was relocated from Cincinnati this year, will be held from Aug. 20-28 as a warm-up event for the Grand Slam.

Italian joy, English heartbreak after Euro final penalties drama

Italian joy, English heartbreak after Euro final penalties drama

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy inflicted heartbreak on England to win the Euro 2020 final

Djokovic says not among favourites at Wimbledon, backs Federer

Djokovic says not among favourites at Wimbledon, backs Federer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Novak Djokovic does not consider himself among the favourites at next month's Wimbledon and shares the popular view that defending champion Roger Federer is likely to win a record ninth trophy at the All England Club.

Sports Shorts: Raducanu tests positive for COVID, out of Abu Dhabi event

Sports Shorts: Raducanu tests positive for COVID, out of Abu Dhabi event

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

Murray has been undervalued as a man: Mauresmo

Murray has been undervalued as a man: Mauresmo

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The three-time Grand Slam champion has emerged as a feminist figure in tennis, notably hiring Frenchwoman Mauresmo as his coach from 2014-16.

Murray splits with coach Lendl for second time

Murray splits with coach Lendl for second time

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Murray was coached by Lendl from 2011-14 before he rejoined his team in June last year, helping Murray capture his second Wimbledon title and his second Olympic gold in Rio.

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

But after those events, Federer will take a training break, the paper reported.

Murray says resuming season not top priority

Murray says resuming season not top priority

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Professional tennis has been suspended since March because of the outbreak and the ATP and WTA Tours have said the hiatus will continue at least until mid-July. Andy Murray had previously said that tennis would be one of the last sports to resume.

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The statement of Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral John Aquilino on Wednesday came ahead of the 15th round of high-level military talks between India and China on March 11.

League Cup: Norwich thrash Bournemouth, 10-man Everton

League Cup: Norwich thrash Bournemouth, 10-man Everton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Norwich opened the floodgates in one of three earlier kickoffs, with their new U.S. international signing Josh Sargent and Greek winger Christos Tzolis each scoring twice on their full debuts at Carrow Road.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

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