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Guys, take your shirt off!

Guys, take your shirt off!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Check out how fans go wild when tennis stars take off their shirts.

Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

Rediff.com17 May 2016

British tennis maestro Andy Murray has reclaimed his second spot from Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings after winning his maiden Italian Open title.

Stockholm Open: Berdych reaches final as Baghdatis pulls out

Stockholm Open: Berdych reaches final as Baghdatis pulls out

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Defending champion Tomas Berdych advanced to the Stockholm Open final after his opponent Marcos Baghdatis was forced to withdraw from their semi-final due to injury trailing by a set.

Djokovic to lock horns with Federer for Wimbledon title

Djokovic to lock horns with Federer for Wimbledon title

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Novak Djokovic eased into Wimbledon final after beating Richard Gasquet 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon final on Friday.

Paris Masters: Murray crushes Coric to set up Goffin meeting

Paris Masters: Murray crushes Coric to set up Goffin meeting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Andy Murray demolished Croatian teenager Borna Coric 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday to set up a Davis Cup-flavoured clash with Belgium's David Goffin.

Sharapova's boyfriend Dimitrov splits from coach

Sharapova's boyfriend Dimitrov splits from coach

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

"After much thought I have decided to end my working relationship with Roger," the 24-year-old tweeted.

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Kyrgios pulls out of Rotterdam Open to play basketball

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Rotterdam Open in February to play in basketball's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, tournament director Richard Krajicek was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Madrid Open: Kyrgios knocks Wawrinka out; Djokovic advances

Madrid Open: Kyrgios knocks Wawrinka out; Djokovic advances

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios let his tennis do the talking against Stanislas Wawrinka as he knocked the fourth seed out of the Madrid Open with a scintillating display on Wednesday.

Thiem downs Djokovic in Monte Carlo to set up Nadal clash

Thiem downs Djokovic in Monte Carlo to set up Nadal clash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Djokovic has not reached the last eight of a tournament since last year's Wimbledon and has struggled with a long-term elbow injury.

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

It's Super Saturday at Australian Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Angelique Kerber's recent revival faces its toughest test in the shape of Maria Sharapova when the only two former Australian Open champions in the women's draw clash in round three on Saturday. A cool front broke the grip

PHOTOS: Murray in thunderous form, sends Davis Cup warning

PHOTOS: Murray in thunderous form, sends Davis Cup warning

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Andy Murray put down an early warning for the Davis Cup final when he dismantled David Goffin 6-1, 6-0 in awe-inspiring fashion to reach the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters on Thursday.

Murray seals ATP Tour finals spot; Federer struggling

Murray seals ATP Tour finals spot; Federer struggling

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Britain's Andy Murray joined world number one Novak Djokovic and newly-crowned US Open champion Rafa Nadal as definite qualifiers for the ATP World Tour finals on Tuesday, but Roger Federer faces an uphill task to make the eight-man field.

Ruthless Nadal sends Thiem packing in Monte Carlo

Ruthless Nadal sends Thiem packing in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Defending champion Rafael Nadal thrashed Austrian fifth seed Dominic Thiem 6-0, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters for a record 14th time on Friday.

Nadal reclaims No. 1 ranking from Djokovic after making it to final

Nadal reclaims No. 1 ranking from Djokovic after making it to final

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Rafael Nadal will return to the top of the men's world rankings after Tomas Berdych retired with a back injury during their China Open semi-final.

World Tour finals: Federer keeps semis hopes alive with win over Gasquet

World Tour finals: Federer keeps semis hopes alive with win over Gasquet

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

A razor-sharp Roger Federer got back to winning ways at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Frenchman Richard Gasquet on Thursday to keep his last-four chances alive.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

'No malicious intent' for putting Tomic in 'Hall of Shame'

'No malicious intent' for putting Tomic in 'Hall of Shame'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Tennis Australia has apologised for a 'clerical error' in a media release that said estranged local player Bernard Tomic was playing in a 'Hall of Shame'.

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic cruises; Murray advances in Beijing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic blasted past qualifier Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo.

US Open, Day 1: Gasquet stunned, Cilic advances

US Open, Day 1: Gasquet stunned, Cilic advances

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The year's final grand slam began with an upset as 13th-seeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet was upended 6-2 6-2 6-3 by Britain's world number 84 Kyle Edmund at the U.S. Open on Monday. Gasquet, who has reached the last 16 at Flushing Meadows four times in his career, was outplayed throughout and his U.S. Open experience lasted just one hour, 41 minutes.

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

French Open: Tsitsipas, Halep survive scares; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com25 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Wawrinka stopped in his tracks by Anderson bombardment

Wawrinka stopped in his tracks by Anderson bombardment

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka was scythed back to earth by big-serving South African Kevin Anderson on the Queen's Club grass as the Swiss bowed out of the Aegon Championships 7-6(4), 7-6(11) on Wednesday.

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Tennis round-up: Nadal downs Dimitrov to make Shanghai Masters semi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Sharapova was broken in the first game but fought back to draw level before going on to take the first set with a hold to love.

British tennis player tests positive for cocaine

British tennis player tests positive for cocaine

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

British player Dan Evans has been provisionally suspended after admitting on Friday that he had failed a doping test for cocaine at the Barcelona Open in April.

Karlovic stuns Cilic, Isner aces it in Shanghai

Karlovic stuns Cilic, Isner aces it in Shanghai

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

US Open champion Marin Cilic made a shock first-round exit from the Shanghai Masters on Monday after losing 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(2) to fellow Croatian Ivo Karlovic.

Wawrinka marches forth in bid to be in Federer's league

Wawrinka marches forth in bid to be in Federer's league

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

In-form Swiss man in fray to become only the fifth player in the professional era to win the French and Wimbledon back-to-back

World Tour Finals: Nadal drawn with Ferrer, Djokovic with Federer

World Tour Finals: Nadal drawn with Ferrer, Djokovic with Federer

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

World number one Rafael Nadal will face compatriot David Ferrer at next week's ATP World Tour Finals in London, with last year's champion Novak Djokovic and runner-up Roger Federer drawn in the second group on Saturday.

Federer advances in Paris; books 12th Tour Finals spot

Federer advances in Paris; books 12th Tour Finals spot

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Roger Federer booked his place in the ATP World Tour Finals for a record-tying 12th consecutive year when he dismissed South African Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Hewitt bids New York farewell in familiar fighting fashion

Hewitt bids New York farewell in familiar fighting fashion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Lleyton Hewitt waved goodbye to the US Open on Thursday, the tenacious Australian dragged kicking and screaming to the Flushing Meadows exit by countryman Bernard Tomic.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Rediff.com gives you a flashback of these events in pictures snapped right here...

Cincinnati Open: Keys beats Vandeweghe; Querrey in 2nd round

Cincinnati Open: Keys beats Vandeweghe; Querrey in 2nd round

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Madison Keys beat fellow American CoCo Vandeweghe for the second time in eight days with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory on Monday to reach the second round of the Cincinnati Open.

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Novak Djokovic wore down Lucas Pouille after an even first set, dispatching the Frenchman 7-6(2), 6-1 in a Cincinnati Masters quarter-final in Ohio on Friday.

Federer cruises past defending champ Mayer into Halle semis

Federer cruises past defending champ Mayer into Halle semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Top seed Roger Federer reached the Halle Open semi-finals on Friday, beating defending champion Florian Mayer 6-3, 6-4 and edging closer to a ninth title at the Wimbledon tune-up event.

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Federer knocked out by big-serving Isner, Nadal survives

Paris Masters PHOTOS: Federer knocked out by big-serving Isner, Nadal survives

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A long season took its toll on Roger Federer on Thursday as the Swiss was knocked out of the Paris Masters following a 7-6(3) 3-6 7-6(5) third-round defeat by big serving John Isner.

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.

US Open: Challenging early foes for Williams, Djokovic

US Open: Challenging early foes for Williams, Djokovic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams face challenging early tests at the US Open following Friday's draws for the year's last Grand Slam starting on Monday.

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Tennis Roundup: Federer reaches 11th Halle final; Kvitova into Birmingham final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Top seed Roger Federer will challenge for a ninth Halle Open title after reaching the Wimbledon warm-up event final with a 6-4 7-6(5) victory over rising Russian talent Karen Khachanov on Saturday.

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters with win over Thiem; Halep ousted

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters with win over Thiem; Halep ousted

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Tuesday

Murray and Federer to resume Wimbledon rivalry

Murray and Federer to resume Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A lot has happened to Andy Murray in the three years since he choked back the tears on Centre Court after a four-set defeat that handed Roger Federer the Wimbledon trophy for a seventh time.

Indian Wells: Nadal scrapes through; Wawrinka buried by Goffin

Indian Wells: Nadal scrapes through; Wawrinka buried by Goffin

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Third seed Stan Wawrinka was sent packing in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in California on Wednesday and was very nearly joined by Rafael Nadal, who pulled off a Houdini-like escape to reach the last eight.

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's US Open final.