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Murray breezes past Berdych, to face Djokovic in Miami final

Murray breezes past Berdych, to face Djokovic in Miami final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic will face Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Miami Open for a third time on Sunday after the pair triumphed in their semi-finals.

Serena beats Jankovic for fifth Miami title

Serena beats Jankovic for fifth Miami title

Rediff.com6 Apr 2008

Serena Williams retained her Sony Ericsson Open title with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 win over fourth seed Jelena Jankovic in windy conditions on Saturday. The eighth-seeded American, who is now tied with Germany's Steffi Graf for the record of five Miami titles, triumphed on her eighth match point with an overhead smash.

Meet Taapsee's Puchi

Meet Taapsee's Puchi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Shagun and Tapsee Pannu are sisters and besties.

Paes, Sania advance in Miami

Paes, Sania advance in Miami

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy made a spectacular start to their campaign in the US $4,500,000 Miami Masters, storming into the doubles pre-quarter-finals after a crushing 6-2, 6-2 victory over Fernando Gonzalez and Juan Monaco. In the women's event, Sania Mirza and Chinese Taipei's Chia-Jung Chuang earned a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5 win over the Czech combination of Iveta Benesova and Barbora Strycova Zahlavova to advance to the pre-quarter-finals.

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Former Barcelona defender Alba to sign for Inter Miami

2024 T20 WC chief promises fans a time to remember

2024 T20 WC chief promises fans a time to remember

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup will be the biggest yet, with the increase to 20 teams from 16 opening up a wider pool of expatriate fans in the United States.

Djokovic ready to play tennis not politics at Miami Open

Djokovic ready to play tennis not politics at Miami Open

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic on Wednesday dismissed any suggestion of friction with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal as tennis politics spilled over to the Miami Open.

Priyanka wraps up Baywatch shoot in Miami

Priyanka wraps up Baywatch shoot in Miami

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Serena Williams eases through in Miami

Serena Williams eases through in Miami

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Serena Williams made a triumphant return to the WTA Tour on Thursday, crushing China's Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Bhupathi-Knowles in Miami final

Bhupathi-Knowles in Miami final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles beat Martin Damm and Pavel Vizner to set up a meeting with top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan in the final of the US $377,0000 Sony Ericsson Open. Bhupathi and Knowles beat their sixth seeded Czech opponents 7-6(5), 4-6, 11-9 to secure their fourth consecutive match tie-break victory.

NBA: LeBron helps Miami turn heat on Bucks

NBA: LeBron helps Miami turn heat on Bucks

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

LeBron James helped Miami finally find a way past the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 35 points in the Heat's 114-96 victory on Monday.

Miami Open: Williams sisters head into last eight

Miami Open: Williams sisters head into last eight

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Sisters Serena and Venus Williams marched into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open after straight-set wins at Key Biscayne on Monday.

Miami Open: Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic reach last 16

Miami Open: Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic reach last 16

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Belgium's Steve Darcis 6-0, 7-5 on Monday to power into the last 16 of the Miami Open.

Miami: Bopanna-Qureshi in pre-quarters

Miami: Bopanna-Qureshi in pre-quarters

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Rohan Bopanna and his Pakistani partner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi warded off late resistance from the German-American pair of Philipp Kohlschreiber and Rajeev Ram to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Serbian Domination: Novak's win and Jokic's NBA MVP

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

A day after Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title, Serbia's Nikola Jokic was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Miami Open: Nadal beats Sock in quarters, Nishikori out

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Rafael Nadal moved into the Miami Open semi-finals with a straight sets win over American Jack Sock on Wednesday.

Nadal missing French Open would be brutal for tennis: Federer

Nadal missing French Open would be brutal for tennis: Federer

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Fears that Rafael Nadak may miss the French Open grew after he pulled out of this week's Italian Open.

Djokovic wins in Miami, while Azarenka withdraws

Djokovic wins in Miami, while Azarenka withdraws

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova both survived unscathed but the Sony Open lost two other grand slam champions on Friday when Victoria Azarenka and Juan Martin Del Potro exited the Miami tournament.

Miami heat up in fourth quarter to beat Cavs

Miami heat up in fourth quarter to beat Cavs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Miami Heat inched closer to top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 107-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Lee-Hesh in Miami Masters quarters

Lee-Hesh in Miami Masters quarters

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi got the better of Spain's Marc Lopez and David Marrero to advance to the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson ATP Masters Open in Miami on Wednesday. The 'Indian Express' won the second round match against their unseeded opponents 7-6(5), 6-4.

Beckham to visit Miami in quest for MLS team ownership

Beckham to visit Miami in quest for MLS team ownership

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Former England captain David Beckham will visit Miami this week as he steps up his interest in owning a new Major League Soccer (MLS) team.

NBA:  Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

NBA: Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

Rediff.com25 May 2013

The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

Photos: Sania keeps Indian hopes alive in Miami

Photos: Sania keeps Indian hopes alive in Miami

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Sania Mirza kept the Indian hopes alive by progressing to the women's doubles quarter-finals of ATP-WTA Sony Open in Miami.

Djokovic domination over Murray continues with Miami title

Djokovic domination over Murray continues with Miami title

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

World No 1 Novak Djokovic continued his impressive run of form, winning the Miami Open over Andy Murray 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-0 at Key Biscayne on Sunday.

Miami Open: Serena edges brave Halep in thriller

Miami Open: Serena edges brave Halep in thriller

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams edged an enthralling battle with third-seed Simona Halep.

Sports Shorts: Beckham to campaign in referendum for Miami soccer stadium

Sports Shorts: Beckham to campaign in referendum for Miami soccer stadium

Rediff.com23 May 2014

David Beckham will be thrust into a political campaign to win backing for his Major League Soccer team in Miami with a referendum in November on a new stadium proposal.

Nadal, Alcaraz to miss Monte Carlo Masters

Nadal, Alcaraz to miss Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Rafael Nadal will miss the Monte Carlo Masters as his return from injury has been delayed further.

NBA: Miami Heat eliminate Chicago Bulls

NBA: Miami Heat eliminate Chicago Bulls

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Ice cold for three quarters of Thursday's Game Five, Dwyane Wade caught fire in the fourth and led Miami to an 83-80 win over Chicago that put the Heat in the NBA Finals.

Miami FW: Bombshell bikinis, seductive swimsuits!

Miami FW: Bombshell bikinis, seductive swimsuits!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

Last month's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011 held in Miami saw taut bodies in tantalising swimwear take to the catwalk. Don't miss it!

Veteran Haas ends Djokovic dominance in Miami

Veteran Haas ends Djokovic dominance in Miami

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Germany's Tommy Haas recorded the upset of the tournament when he stunned two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-4 in the fourth round of the Sony Open at Miami on Tuesday.

Murray, Serena advance in Miami; Venus withdraws

Murray, Serena advance in Miami; Venus withdraws

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

British World No. 3 Andy Murray cruised to a straightforward victory over Bernard Tomic at the Sony Open but the Williams sisters had contrasting fortunes in Miami on Saturday.

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.

Somdev crashes out of Miami qualifiers

Somdev crashes out of Miami qualifiers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

India's Somdev Devvarman went down to third seed Ukrainian Illya Marchenko 4-6, 3-6 in the second round of the qualifiers as India's campaign ended at the US $3,645,000 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, on Tuesday. Somdev, who overcame David Guez of France in the first round of the qualifying stage, put up a spirited fight against Marchenko but the Ukrainian managed to get better of him.

Miami mayor pulls back support from Becks' 200mn pound dream football franchise

Miami mayor pulls back support from Becks' 200mn pound dream football franchise

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Mayor of Miami, Carlos Gimenez, has pulled back his support from former England football captain David Beckham's 200 million pounds US football franchise to leave the star midfielder's dreams in tatters.

Miami Open: Sania-Hingis enter doubles semis

Miami Open: Sania-Hingis enter doubles semis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The top-seeded Indo-Swiss duo served past the Rodionova sisters, Anastasia and Arina, 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals.

Serena withdraws from Miami tournament

Serena withdraws from Miami tournament

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Serena Williams pulled out of next week's Nasdaq Open in Miami on Friday, citing a knee injury and lack of training.

Djokovic breezes past Somdev at windy Miami

Djokovic breezes past Somdev at windy Miami

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Russian Maria Sharapova shook off windy conditions to move into the fourth round of the Sony Open at Miami on Sunday.

Messi had trouble adapting after PSG move

Messi had trouble adapting after PSG move

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi said he and his family had trouble adapting after his move to Paris St Germain in 2021.

Malaika-Arjun Party With David Beckham

Malaika-Arjun Party With David Beckham

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

David Beckham got a taste of a Bollywood bash when Sonam Kapoor Ahuja invited him for a house party.