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US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

US Open PHOTOS: Federer, Murray and underdogs share spotlight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Konta first British woman in US Open last 16 since 1991

Aus Open PIX: Kyrgios, Cilic out; Federer Kerber stagger to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Kyrgios, Cilic out; Federer Kerber stagger to Round 3

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Images from all the action on Day 3 at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Federer downs Nadal to claim Miami Open final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The 35-year-old Swiss, showing no sign of losing his edge, improved to 19-1 this year, winning the Australian Open in five sets over Nadal, and BNP Paribas Open in straight sets over fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka.

PHOTOS: Australia edge closer to victory as Pakistan battle

PHOTOS: Australia edge closer to victory as Pakistan battle

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Photos from Day 3 of the first Test played at The Gabba on Saturday

Davis Cup round-up: Kyrgios distances himself from troubled Tomic

Davis Cup round-up: Kyrgios distances himself from troubled Tomic

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'You'd also be wrong if you tried to lump me in the same category as Bernard Tomic'

FRENCH OPEN PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives Rosol scare

FRENCH OPEN PHOTOS: Wawrinka survives Rosol scare

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Images from the second day's play of the 2016 French Open at the Roland Garros

Murray deserved to win, says gracious Djokovic

Murray deserved to win, says gracious Djokovic

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Novak Djokovic gave a brutally honest assessment of his performance after losing the Wimbledon final 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to Andy Murray on Sunday.

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Mischa still finds time to tease 'Sascha', despite his little brother's rapid ascent up the tennis rankings.

Ireland beat Zimbabwe in last-ball thriller in World T20

Ireland beat Zimbabwe in last-ball thriller in World T20

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Paul Stirling struck a blistering half-century to guide Ireland to a three-wicket win over Zimbabwe in a qualifying Group B match of the ICC World T20 on Monday.

Nadal wins seventh title of year

Nadal wins seventh title of year

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal continued his drive towards Roger Federer's number one ranking with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Nicolas Kiefer in the Toronto Masters final on Sunday. Nadal, playing his first event since an epic five-set victory over Federer in the Wimbledon final on July 6, claimed his seventh title in 2008 by winning his fifth final in a row since mid-May.

Why Djokovic starts as the big favourite against Monfils

Why Djokovic starts as the big favourite against Monfils

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

With Roger Federer missing due to injury, Andy Murray upset in the quarters and Rafael Nadal a fourth-round loser, Djokovic marches on in a quest for a 13th Grand Slam title without his familiar high profile rivals standing in the way.

Confident Myneni gears up for Chennai Open

Confident Myneni gears up for Chennai Open

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Looking back at the year 2016, Indian Davis Cupper Saketh Myneni says he is very happy with the progress he has made in the last eight to nine months.

Venus outshines Sania in Melbourne

Venus outshines Sania in Melbourne

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

Sania Mirza bowed out of the Australian Open after a 6-7, 4-6 loss to Venus Williams in the third round.

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Meet Murray-slayer Mischa Zverev...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Andy Murray's dream of winning a maiden Australian Open title was left in tatters on Sunday after the top seed and world number one was knocked out in the fourth round by Mischa Zverev.

Another shocking exit for Canada's Bouchard

Another shocking exit for Canada's Bouchard

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Eugenie Bouchard's mid-season nosedive continued on Tuesday as the Canadian was swept aside 6-3 6-4 by Croatian qualifier Donna Vekic despite having home advantage and the backing of an excited crowd in a first round clash at the Rogers Cup.

Bopanna, Amritraj put India 2-0 up

Bopanna, Amritraj put India 2-0 up

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Rohan Bopanna and Prakash Amritraj scored hard-fought victories in the opening singles of the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup Round 2 tie against Japan in New Delhi on Friday. Bopanna got India off to a perfect start with a five-set victory against Japan's No 1 Kei Nishikori while Amritraj fought back from two sets down to beat Go Soeda.

Decoded! How Federer managed to win his 18th Slam

Decoded! How Federer managed to win his 18th Slam

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

In his darkest moments last year when he doubted if he would ever get back to full fitness following his knee injury, Roger Federer clung on to one thought -- he still had the game to maybe sneak another Grand Slam title.

Federer tames Pistol Pete in Seoul

Federer tames Pistol Pete in Seoul

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Roger Federer beat Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3 in the first of three Asian exhibition matches in Seoul.

US Open PHOTOS: Radwanska falls; Murray, Nishikori march into quarters

US Open PHOTOS: Radwanska falls; Murray, Nishikori march into quarters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

It may have been the Labor Day holiday in the United States on Monday but Andy Murray came ready to work, demolishing Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 to storm into the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Djokovic survives epic, Hewitt exits

Djokovic survives epic, Hewitt exits

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Third seed Novak Djokovic survived an epic five-set encounter against Czech Radek Stepanek, fighting off exhaustion and crippling cramps to reach the third round of the US Open Friday.

France and Serbia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash

France and Serbia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

France will meet Serbia in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after both finished off their last-eight ties inside two days on Saturday but Australia and Belgium were made to sweat.

No pressure for highest ranked Asian at Wimbledon

No pressure for highest ranked Asian at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Kei Nishikori has shrugged off the pressure of being Japan's highest-seeded player at Wimbledon in the Open era and believes he is getting closer to the levels of the world's top players.

Davis Cup Roundup: Nadal wins on return to national duty

Davis Cup Roundup: Nadal wins on return to national duty

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Rafael Nadal returned to Davis Cup action for the first time in two years on Friday with his victory putting Spain ahead in a Group One relegation playoff against Denmark.

'It's better if Rafa loses again, people will stop asking me'

'It's better if Rafa loses again, people will stop asking me'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Robin Soderling is sick of being the answer to a favourite quiz question, the one which asks who is the only player to beat nine-times champion Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

Bring on the clay, says rejuvenated Nadal

Bring on the clay, says rejuvenated Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal's hopes of a 15th Grand Slam title were crushed by an inspired Roger Federer in the Australian Open final on Sunday but the rejuvenated Spaniard was already rubbing his hands together with the prospect of a 'special' season on clay.

US Open PHOTOS: Williams sisters, Murray, del Potro sail into second round

US Open PHOTOS: Williams sisters, Murray, del Potro sail into second round

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

World number one Serena Williams opened her US Open account with a tidy 6-3, 6-3 win over Ekaterina Makarova on Tuesday, to join her sister Venus in the second round of the year's final Grand Slam.

Federer of yore sets up prime time showdown with Djokovic

Federer of yore sets up prime time showdown with Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The problem with addictive TV box sets is that when the credits roll on the final episode it leaves a void.

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Injuries hit Wimbledon as Sharapova loses

Injuries hit Wimbledon as Sharapova loses

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Wimbledon's genteel surrounds resembled Saturday night on a casualty ward as injuries saw seven players withdraw or retire and third seed Maria Sharapova stumble to a shock second-round defeat on Wednesday.

Davis Cup: Wawrinka wins opener, Monfils helps France draw level

Davis Cup: Wawrinka wins opener, Monfils helps France draw level

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Stanislas Wawrinka survived a second-set wobble to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 and give Switzerland a 1-0 lead over hosts France in the Davis Cup final on Friday. In the second match, Gael Monfils rose to the occasion as he upset Roger Federer 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 to help France level.

Davis Cup: Federer, Wawrinka put Switzerland ahead versus Serbia

Davis Cup: Federer, Wawrinka put Switzerland ahead versus Serbia

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Switzerland took advantage of Novak Djokovic's absence to open a 2-0 lead over last year's runners-up Serbia in their Davis Cup tie on Friday with Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka winning their singles rubbers.

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'They have a belief that they can go and win anywhere.'

Federer will be no walk in the park for Djokovic

Federer will be no walk in the park for Djokovic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

One thing both men have in common is that they will be aided by two men famed for their own Wimbledon duels -- Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg. That famous pair contested a hat-trick of finals from 1988 -- with Swede Edberg winning twice.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios ease into 2nd round, Bencic sends Venus packing

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios ease into 2nd round, Bencic sends Venus packing

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

IMAGES of the all the action from Day 1 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne Park on Monday

Nadal avoids Federer's fate with comfortable win

Nadal avoids Federer's fate with comfortable win

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Rafael Nadal reached the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-0, 7-5 win over Israel's Dudi Sela on Friday, avoiding the fate that befell great rival Roger Federer who had earlier lost to Andreas Seppi.

6 Takeaways for Roger Federer from Australian Open

6 Takeaways for Roger Federer from Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Roger Federer sees light at end of dark tunnel.

Djokovic talks about karma and fighting hungry wolves

Djokovic talks about karma and fighting hungry wolves

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The battle to stay at the top of men's tennis is like a fight to keep hungry wolves at bay, Novak Djokovic said on Sunday after clinching a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title.

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

French Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters, Zverev to face Thiem; Keys, Sloane advance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

IMAGES from matches on Day 8 at the French Open

Aus Open: 'Less is more' for Djokovic as Federer looms in semis

Aus Open: 'Less is more' for Djokovic as Federer looms in semis

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Champion Novak Djokovic did not bother with a practice hit before his showdown with Kei Nishikori and his "less is more" approach paid off with an easy 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win on Tuesday to set up a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final with Roger Federer.

Baghdatis, Bjorkman prevail

Baghdatis, Bjorkman prevail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

34-year-old Jonas Bjorkman and 21-year-old Marcos Baghdatis are the unlikely semi-finalists at Wimbledon