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Wimbledon: Massaged Murray bites back to reach last 16

Wimbledon: Massaged Murray bites back to reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Andy Murray reprised his familiar role of being the last British singles player heading into Wimbledon's second week.

World No 8 Wawrinka to play at Chennai Open

World No 8 Wawrinka to play at Chennai Open

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

World No 8 Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka confirmed, on Monday, his participation in the 19th edition of the Aircel Chennai Open, India's only ATP World Tour tennis event, starting December 30.

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Djokovic, Sharapova restore order at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

It was job well done for Novak Djokovic as he silenced Bernard Tomic and his Australian Fanatics with an emphatic 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

When the 'final' proved a 'major' hurdle

When the 'final' proved a 'major' hurdle

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Andy Murray may have a dismal record in the Australian Open final, but he is not the only tennis star to come up short at the majors.

Nadal to meet Isner in Cincinnati final

Nadal to meet Isner in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Rafael Nadal continued his perfect run on the North American hardcourts taming Czech Tomas Berdych 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the Western and Southern Open on Saturday to setup a final showdown with big-hitting American John Isner.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal tested at Indian Wells, Serena strolls

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Nadal tested at Indian Wells, Serena strolls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Top seed Serena Williams turned an early challenge into an eventual cakewalk as she beat Russian-born Yulia Putintseva 7-6(2), 6-0 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in California on Sunday.

Davis Cup Roundup: Federer helps Swiss win

Davis Cup Roundup: Federer helps Swiss win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Roger Federer guided Switzerland to victory in their Davis Cup World Group playoff tie against the Netherlands with an easy 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Thiemo de Bakker on Sunday.

Bacsinszky and Keys silenced at Wimbledon

Bacsinszky and Keys silenced at Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The daughter of two lawyers and a former waitress received their last orders at the Wimbledon on Tuesday when Madison Keys and Timea Bacsinszky missed out on a great opportunity to set up a semi-final date.

Murray hails Mauresmo after recent resurgence

Murray hails Mauresmo after recent resurgence

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The Scot credits Mauresmo for guiding him through some testing times and contrasted the Frenchwoman's approach to some of her predecessors.

US Open PHOTOS: Williams scripts ruthless win; Djokovic, Nadal advance

US Open PHOTOS: Williams scripts ruthless win; Djokovic, Nadal advance

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Photos from the US Open matches played on Monday

Federer opens hardcourt season with win

Federer opens hardcourt season with win

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Roger Federer got his delayed hardcourt season off to a positive start with straightforward 6-3, 7-6 (7) win over Germany's Phillip Kohlschreiber to ease into the third round of the Western and Southern Open on Tuesday.

Not extinct, but odds stacked against serve and volleyers

Not extinct, but odds stacked against serve and volleyers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Dustin Brown's audacious attempt to unseat defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray with a show-boating brand of serve and volley tennis was always likely to end in failure.

Is Marin Cilic a one Slam wonder or the next big thing?

Is Marin Cilic a one Slam wonder or the next big thing?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic hit all the right notes in a dominant 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 win over Kei Nishikori in the US Open final on Monday but it remains to be seen if the big Croatian is another one Slam wonder or perennial threat.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer and Serena power into quarters, Nishikori retires with injury

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer and Serena power into quarters, Nishikori retires with injury

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Croatian ninth seed Marin Cilic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the third year running after Kei Nishikori quit with a rib injury midway through their fourth round match on Monday.

'Big Four' advance to star-studded Cincinnati quarters

'Big Four' advance to star-studded Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer all picked up third round wins at the Western and Southern Open on Thursday to set up a star-studded last eight in Cincinnati.

5 players who wowed us at the Australian Open

5 players who wowed us at the Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

5 exceptional players who surprised us at Melbourne.

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

For over three-quarters of a century men's tennis in Japan has played out like a kabuki tragedy, filled with decades of barren results, embarrassments and even a suicide.

In PHOTOS: Djokovic's rise ten years since Grand Slam debut

In PHOTOS: Djokovic's rise ten years since Grand Slam debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A summary of Novak Djokovic's rise in the tennis circuit in photos.

US Open PHOTOS: Ivanovic stunned by Czech; Serena, Djokovic sail through

US Open PHOTOS: Ivanovic stunned by Czech; Serena, Djokovic sail through

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Former World No 1 Ana Ivanovic was upset 7-5, 6-4 by 42nd-ranked Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the US Open on Thursday.

Swiss Wawrinka taking solace in 'failing better'

Swiss Wawrinka taking solace in 'failing better'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

The recall of a crushing loss might not have the same attraction as the memory of an inspired victory for most top tennis players, but World No 8 Stanislas Wawrinka wears failure as a badge of honour stamped permanently on his arm.

Switzerland triumph ends the GOAT debate... Roger Federer it is!

Switzerland triumph ends the GOAT debate... Roger Federer it is!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Roger Federer's straight sets victory over Richard Gasquet in the Davis Cup final against France on Sunday not only made Switzerland only the 14th nation to win tennis's prestigious trophy, but also completed the final piece in the Swiss's puzzle.

All you need to know about Aus Open men's finalists Djokovic and Murray

All you need to know about Aus Open men's finalists Djokovic and Murray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Great Britain's Andy Murray who will contest his sixth Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday.

US Open: Sharapova advances as seeds tumble in women's draw; Federer rolls on

US Open: Sharapova advances as seeds tumble in women's draw; Federer rolls on

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

It was a day of surprises at Flushing Meadows in New York as seeded players were knocked out one after the other on Friday.

British hopes fulfilled... Murray can now focus on his career

British hopes fulfilled... Murray can now focus on his career

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In winning the Davis Cup Andy Murry has fulfilled the hopes Britain had in him. Now, says Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com, he needs to live up to his initial promise and consistently deliver results a player of his potential deserves.

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Rohan Bopanna was axed from the Davis Cup side since he pulled out of the Spain tie feigning injury, the All Indian Tennis Association sources claimed on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 2 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 2 at the Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

China got its first gold at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics thanks to some sharp shooting skills by Olympic debutant Zhang Mengxue on Sunday. Presenting a round-up of the athletes who shone bright to take home gold medals on Day 2 at the Rio Games...

Steel-plated Djokovic a step too far for Federer

Steel-plated Djokovic a step too far for Federer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic again revealed the true depth of his steely core to grind Wimbledon idol Roger Federer's hopes of a record eighth title into Centre Court's baseline dust on Sunday.

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