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ATP Paris Masters: Djokovic crushes Wawrinka to reach semis

ATP Paris Masters: Djokovic crushes Wawrinka to reach semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

World number two Novak Djokovic hammered Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-1, 6-4 to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals on Friday.

Angry Mithali slams Indian team after World Cup flop

Angry Mithali slams Indian team after World Cup flop

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Livid with her bowlers after the humiliating first-round exit from the Women's cricket World Cup, India captain Mithali Raj said their collective failure in the must-win group match against minnows Sri Lanka is a bolt from the blue for her.

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Tennis round-up: Yuki tames Guido Pella to enter Citi Open quarters

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Bhambri, ranked 200th, recovered from a set down and registered what turned to be an emphatic 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 win over Pella in a match that lasted for two hours and 10 minutes.

Women's 'hormones' behind lack of consistency: Tsonga

Women's 'hormones' behind lack of consistency: Tsonga

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

World No 8 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has claimed emotional instability is the major reason behind the lack of a consistently dominant group in women's tennis to match the men's big four.

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Del Potro has no chance against Federer, says Wilander

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Former world number one Mats Wilander says only two things can keep Roger Federer from advancing - injury and distraction.

Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final with France

Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final with France

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The 21-year-old Coric came from two sets to one down to defeat the 20-year-old debutant Tiafoe 6-7(0), 6-1, 6-7(11), 6-1, 6-3 and finally subdue a remarkable fightback from the Americans, who had earlier levelled the tie 2-2 from two down.

IPTL: Kyrgios takes Slammers past Mavericks

IPTL: Kyrgios takes Slammers past Mavericks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Mavericks won the men's doubles and men's legends singles rubber, but the Slammers clinched the women's singles, mixed doubles and men's singles to come out trumps.

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

'Next Gen' of tennis fall without a threat at the US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

On Saturday, the young guns showed no signs of breaking the stranglehold of the three men who collectively own 50 Grand Slam titles and also split the season's first three majors.

Deepika's exit ends India's archery campaign at Games

Deepika's exit ends India's archery campaign at Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Indian archers' dismal show came to an end at the London Olympics as World No 1 and medal hope Deepika Kumari bowed out of women's individual event after suffering an upset defeat against Amy Oliver of Great Britain in the opening round on Wednesday.

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Novak Djokovic has vowed not to become over-confident as he seeks to extend a 15-match winning streak when he returns to action in Dubai, his first tournament since winning a sixth Australian Open title last month.

Davis Cup: Yuki puts India ahead; bad light checks Vishnu

Davis Cup: Yuki puts India ahead; bad light checks Vishnu

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Yuki Bhambri fought back from the brink of defeat to script a stunning five-set victory over Daniel King Turner and give India a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I relegation play-off against New Zealand in Chandigarh on Friday. Vishnu Vardhan, ranked 262, was leading 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-4 in the second singles against Kiwi No 1 Jose Statham when the latter raised concerns about fading light and play was halted for the day.

Wimbledon men's doubles: Paes bows out, Bopanna advances

Wimbledon men's doubles: Paes bows out, Bopanna advances

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

It was mixed fortunes for Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles at the Wimbledon on Monday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic fends off Nadal-slayer Verdasco

PHOTOS: Djokovic fends off Nadal-slayer Verdasco

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a record seventh Australian Open title on Tuesday with an impressive 6-1, 7-6(4), 6-2 win over hard-hitting Spaniard Fernando Verdasco.

Is Murray one of the greatest grasscourt players?

Is Murray one of the greatest grasscourt players?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Slowly but surely Andy Murray is scratching his name alongside the all-time grasscourt greats on Wimbledon's hallowed lawns.

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Novak Djokovic is arguably the best returner the game has ever seen, is the best athlete and has an engaging personality, there is only so much love to go around.

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

Andy Murray: From perennial bridesmaid to three Grand Slams

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The first player to win a Grand Slam, the ATP World Tour Finals, the men's singles at the Olympic Games and a Masters title in the same calendar year.

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Czechs, Spain split opening singles in Davis Cup final

Czechs, Spain split opening singles in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

The Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych brought the hosts level at 1-1 with holders Spain in the Davis Cup final with a battling five-set victory over Nicolas Almagro on Friday.

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Resilient Federer holds off Nishikori to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

After six months out of the game, Federer's fairytale return continued under the lights of Rod Laver Arena where he emphatically quashed doubts about his fitness in three hours and 24 minutes of high-octane tennis.

Wimbledon: Kerber survives seeding cull; Djokovic beats darkness

Wimbledon: Kerber survives seeding cull; Djokovic beats darkness

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

German 11th seed Angelique Kerber became the highest-ranked player to reach the women's quarter-finals after she outclassed Switzerland's Belinda Bencic 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) at Wimbledon on Monday.

Fitness concerns for Djokovic in opening round win

Fitness concerns for Djokovic in opening round win

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Novak Djokovic opened defence of his US Open title with a laboured 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 win over Poland's Jerzy Janowicz on Monday that brought new concerns about the world number one's fitness.

French Open PHOTOS: Kyrgios, Kvitova record hard-fought wins on opening day

French Open PHOTOS: Kyrgios, Kvitova record hard-fought wins on opening day

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios did his best to enliven a damp and dismal Parisian day with some eye-catching play and colourful language as the French Open began without part of the usual furniture on Sunday.

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.

Records tumble at Wimbledon

Records tumble at Wimbledon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Roger Federer became the first man to win 15 Grand Slam singles titles when he triumphed over American Andy Roddick to take his sixth Wimbledon crown on Sunday. The marathon match broke several other records.

Murray relieved, frustrated at classic battle

Murray relieved, frustrated at classic battle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

British number one Andy Murray expressed relief and frustration on Monday after surviving a five-set examination in the first Wimbledon match played entirely under the new Centre Court roof. The third seed needed nearly four hours to defeat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 under the lights after officials decided to keep the roof closed because of the threat of rain.

I played terribly in second set, confesses Yuki Bhambri

I played terribly in second set, confesses Yuki Bhambri

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Yuki Bhambri said he played "terribly" when he lost the second set 0-6 against Daniel King Turner during the first singles of the Davis Cup relegation play-off tie in Chandigarh on Friday.

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

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.

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

French Open champion Muguruza retires injured in Rome

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza withdraw from the Italian Open semi-finals with a neck injury on Saturday, eight days before she is due to start the defence of her French Open title at Roland Garros.

Indian Wells: Djokovic hangs on, Nadal, Serena advance with ease

Indian Wells: Djokovic hangs on, Nadal, Serena advance with ease

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Photos from the tennis matches played at Indian Wells on Tuesday

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

Nishikori savours revenge against Murray

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

It was his first victory ever against a player ranked in the top two and it avenged the semi-final loss at the Rio Olympics where Murray went on to win gold and Nishikori settled for bronze.

PHOTOS: Djokovic repels net-charging Lopez to advance to semis

PHOTOS: Djokovic repels net-charging Lopez to advance to semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Top seed Novak Djokovic was tested by net-charging Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in a duel of volleys and passing shots before booking a berth in the semi-finals of the US Open in the wee hours of Wednesday.

Dubai: Murray beats Djokovic, to face Federer in final

Dubai: Murray beats Djokovic, to face Federer in final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Novak Djokovic lost his chance to repeat his incredible 2011 run after succumbing 6-2, 7-5 to Andy Murray in the semi-finals of the Dubai Championships on Friday.

Djokovic to face Murray in Dubai semis

Djokovic to face Murray in Dubai semis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

World number one Novak Djokovic beat fellow-Serb Janko Tipsarevic 6-1, 7-6 in the quarter-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday to set up a meeting with Andy Murray in the last four.

Kyrgios involved in heated row with journalists at Wimbledon

Kyrgios involved in heated row with journalists at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Nick Kyrgios was involved in a heated row in his post-match news conference after being questioned about his behaviour during his five-set victory over Dustin Brown at Wimbledon on Friday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer marches on; Venus, Keys crash out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer marches on; Venus, Keys crash out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer advanced to the Wimbledon last 16 without dropping a set after a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 win over German Jan-Lennard Struff on Friday.

With Nadal out of the way, Wimbledon is fit Federer's for the taking

With Nadal out of the way, Wimbledon is fit Federer's for the taking

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'I feel like I'm rested enough. I've had... not the toughest matches. I can look at this quarter-final (on Wednesday against Milos Raonic) in a totally relaxed fashion'

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.

Sports Shorts: Nadal confirms participation in Queen's Club Championships

Sports Shorts: Nadal confirms participation in Queen's Club Championships

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

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

Will Paes make Davis Cup history in China?

Will Paes make Davis Cup history in China?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

eander Paes will make yet another attempt to set a Davis Cup record for the most doubles victories when India takes on China in a new two-day format for a place in the World Group Play-offs, in Tianjin, China, on Friday.