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Nadal hopes to be ready for Miami despite ankle injury

Nadal hopes to be ready for Miami despite ankle injury

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Rafael Nadal is confident he will be ready to compete in this week's Miami Open despite turning his ankle in practice, the second seeded Spaniard said on Tuesday.

Miami Open: Djokovic beats Goffin, to face Nishikori in final

Miami Open: Djokovic beats Goffin, to face Nishikori in final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame a strong challenge from Belgium's David Goffin to reach the Miami Open final with a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory on Friday as he continued his pursuit of a fifth title in six years on Key Biscayne.

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.

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

5 men to watch out for at the Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

While Federer and Nadal will look to reignite the flair and fight they showed to reach last year's final, 2018 could have a different script at play.

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

All about Australian Open champion Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Factbox on Spain's Rafael Nadal

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Top seeds advance; Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Paula Badosa of Spain, earned second-round wins

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic beats Nishikori in final

Rogers Cup: Djokovic beats Nishikori in final

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

World number one Novak Djokovic continued his dominance of Kei Nishikori with a 6-3, 7-5 victory in the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Sunday.

US Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki, Vinci, Monfils through to quarters

US Open PHOTOS: Wozniacki, Vinci, Monfils through to quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Photos from matches played at the US Open in Flushing Meadows on Sunday

Madrid Open: Nadal breaks McEnroe's record; Sharapova out

Madrid Open: Nadal breaks McEnroe's record; Sharapova out

Rediff.com11 May 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal set a new record of winning 50 consecutive sets on a single surface by beating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.

Sports: On this day... April 11

Sports: On this day... April 11

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Iran were banned from an Olympic football qualifying match against Jordan later that year after refusing to remove their hijabs before kick-off.

I'm at the pinnacle in my career: Djokovic

I'm at the pinnacle in my career: Djokovic

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

I physically feel very fit. I'm very motivated to keep on playing on a very high level, says Novak Djokovic.

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.

Nadal withdraws from Basel with knee problem

Nadal withdraws from Basel with knee problem

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

With the ATP Finals coming up next month, Nadal said on his Facebook page he had made the decision to pull out of next week's Basel tournament after getting medical advice.

'Confident' Federer beats Haase to enter Montreal final

'Confident' Federer beats Haase to enter Montreal final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Roger Federer used a dominant service game to beat Dutchman Robin Haase 6-3, 7-6(5) in Montreal on Saturday, setting up a Rogers Cup final against German Alexander Zverev.

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Novak Djokovic maintained his unbeaten record against Frenchman Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 win in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Saturday, while Japan's Kei Nishikori also reached the final after beating Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka.

Has the Big Four become Big Five now?

Has the Big Four become Big Five now?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka should stop being so modest and put himself on a par with the so-called Big Four.

The top men's contenders at the French Open

The top men's contenders at the French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A look at the top men's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

Zverev rolls into Miami final, will battle Isner

Zverev rolls into Miami final, will battle Isner

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

German fourth seed Alexander Zverev beat Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 7-6(4) 6-2 on Friday to set up a Miami Open final showdown against big-serving American John Isner, who earlier overwhelmed Juan Martin del Potro.

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Sports Shorts: Dani clinches Dutch Open International

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Indian Wells: Azarenka serves up 'double bagel' to reach semis

Indian Wells: Azarenka serves up 'double bagel' to reach semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Big-serving Czech Karolina Pliskova cruised into the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russian teenager Darya Kasatkina on Thursday.

Djokovic outlasts Federer to set up Khachanov final

Djokovic outlasts Federer to set up Khachanov final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The 22-year-old, 6ft 6in Russian, already the owner of two indoor hard court titles this year, moved one step away from the biggest title of his career at the Bercy indoor arena, crushing his Austrian friend in 70 one-sided minutes.

Sumit Nagal: Not a product of system but despite it

Sumit Nagal: Not a product of system but despite it

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

How the 22-year-old Indian reached the Show Court at US Open, finding himself against 20-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer after beginning the year outside 350.

Indian Wells: Nadal pulls out with injury before Federer semi-final

Indian Wells: Nadal pulls out with injury before Federer semi-final

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Indian Wells tournament on Saturday with a knee injury, shortly before his eagerly-awaited semi-final clash with great rival Roger Federer.

Miami Open: Azarenka crushes Jankovic; Nadal, Murray advance

Miami Open: Azarenka crushes Jankovic; Nadal, Murray advance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Two time Miami Open winner Victoria Azarenka crushed Serbia's Jelena Jankovic.

Miami Open PHOTOS: Azarenka to face Kuznetsova in final; Krygios stuns Raonic

Miami Open PHOTOS: Azarenka to face Kuznetsova in final; Krygios stuns Raonic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

In-form Victoria Azarenka battled past an ailing but determined second seed Angelique Kerber to set up a Miami Open final showdown against Svetlana Kuznetsova with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Thursday.

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.

Brisbane International: Federer achieves milestone

Brisbane International: Federer achieves milestone

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Roger Federer registers his 1,000 ATP career win.

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Raducanu falls in first match since US Open triumph.

Italian Open: Wawrinka upsets Nadal; Sharapova overpowers Azarenka

Italian Open: Wawrinka upsets Nadal; Sharapova overpowers Azarenka

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Seven-time Italian Open winner Rafael Nadal lost 7-6(7), 6-2 to Stanislas Wawrinka.

Tennis rankings: Sharan breaks into top-50, Sania drops to 9th spot

Tennis rankings: Sharan breaks into top-50, Sania drops to 9th spot

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

According to the latest rankings issued on Monday, the left-handed Sharan is ranked 50th after gaining a place. He had reached the final of the last three tournaments he participated in, winning the ATP 250 European Open, while ending runner-up at Challenger events in Brest and Tashkent with different partners.

Australia's bad boy Tomic to play US Open?

Australia's bad boy Tomic to play US Open?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Tomic has withdrawn from his last four tournaments, pushing his ranking to depths that will require him to battle on lower-tier tours or beg for wildcards from tournament organisers next year.

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Inspired Garcia goes from Cincinnati qualifier to champion

Federer outlasts Del Potro for eighth Basel title

Federer outlasts Del Potro for eighth Basel title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Roger Federer claimed an eighth Swiss Indoor title when he outlasted Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 in front of a partisan Basel crowd on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Yuki beats Ramkumar to qualify for Indian Wells

Sports Shorts: Yuki beats Ramkumar to qualify for Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Nadal, Barty through; Gauff out

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Stephens to meet Ostapenko in Miami final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

US Open champion Stephens again ended former world number one Victoria Azarenka's hopes of a fairytale comeback by beating her 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 in an afternoon encounter, while French Open champion Ostapenko beat unseeded American Danielle Collins in the nightcap, staving off a set point en route to a 7-6(1), 6-3 triumph.

US Open PIX: Kerber, Wozniacki, Cilic charge into third round; Raonic ousted

US Open PIX: Kerber, Wozniacki, Cilic charge into third round; Raonic ousted

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Second seed Angelique Kerber stayed on track in her quest to unseat Serena Williams as world number one by beating Mirjana Lucic-Baroni of Croatia 6-2, 7-6(7) on Wednesday to reach the third round of the US Open.