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Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

This edition of Wimbledon is certain to serve up a treat. And like any feast, it will throw up few upsets too, says M P Anil Kumar

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

This edition of Wimbledon is certain to serve up a treat. And like any feast, it will throw up few upsets too, says M P Anil Kumar

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Monday.

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

US Open Pix: Djokovic cruises; Rogers stuns Barty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Djokovic advances in Rome

Djokovic advances in Rome

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Raducanu retires in Rome as back injury persists, Jabeur survives early scare

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

French Open deletes tweet after mocking Osaka

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Venus Williams, Coco Gauff pair up to play doubles at French Open.

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

Djokovic shakes off hamstring issue to down Medvedev

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Saturday.

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Can top players deal with problems better?

Can top players deal with problems better?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Ivan Lendl says it is the ability to deal with distractions and overcome obstacles such as a lack of playing time that sets the top players in the world apart from the rest.

Nadal-slayer Muller emerges from the shadows to march forth

Nadal-slayer Muller emerges from the shadows to march forth

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Although he had beaten Nadal 12 years ago at Wimbledon, few gave Luxembourg's Muller a chance on Monday against the fourth seed and French Open champion. 'This is definitely the biggest victory since then, since I came back, especially at that stage of a grand slam, playing one of the guys who is dominating the tennis this year again. Definitely the biggest win'

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

'She's a fighter on the court. She's playing really great, especially on the grass. She's attacking that ball really well. She doesn't let anything limit her'

US Open PIX: Osaka survives; Rublev sends Tsitsipas packing

US Open PIX: Osaka survives; Rublev sends Tsitsipas packing

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Images from the second day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Tennis round-up: Top seeds Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Tennis round-up: Top seeds Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Top seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in the second round of the Stuttgart Open, losing to world number 170 Dustin Brown.

From red carpet to red dirt, Muguruza the warrior

From red carpet to red dirt, Muguruza the warrior

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Being the reigning Wimbledon champion and former French Open winner has its perks for Garbine Muguruza, like being invited to walk the red carpet at this year's Oscars in Hollywood.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka; Azarenka, Pliskova cruise

PICS: Opelka blasts past Wawrinka; Azarenka, Pliskova cruise

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A summary of Day Three's matches at the Wimbledon Championships.

PHOTOS: Serena Williams having fun, but still not satisfied

PHOTOS: Serena Williams having fun, but still not satisfied

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Serena Williams has already achieved her stated goal of winning a second French Open title this year but the top-ranked American is still not satisfied with her season despite having more fun than ever on tour.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

Check out the US Open women's semi-finalists

Check out the US Open women's semi-finalists

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Venus Williams will take on compatriot Sloane Stephens in one semi-final before her fellow Americans Madison Keys battles it out with CoCo Vandeweghe in the other in all-American semi-final in the women's singles at the US Open.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

Federer finds consolations in defeat

Federer finds consolations in defeat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Roger Federer sought consolation in a golden summer rather than dwelling on defeat after his upset loss to Juan Martin del Potro in the US Open final.

The biggest surprises at Tokyo Olympics

The biggest surprises at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Some of the biggest surprises so far from the Tokyo Games.

'My motivation is to be back to that level but I don't know if I can'

'My motivation is to be back to that level but I don't know if I can'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

It was a clearly deflated Rafa Nadal who admitted he has no idea whether he can ever reproduce the form that helped him win two Wimbledon titles after maverick Dustin Brown inflicted a fourth successive embarrassment.

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe has advised Rafael Nadal to sack his long-term coach, uncle Toni and 'get a new damn coach' to get back to top form.

Super Moms Azarenka, Pironkova shine at US Open

Super Moms Azarenka, Pironkova shine at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Victoria Azarenka's career has been a rollercoaster ride since she since she returned to the tour in 2017 after taking time off to have her son, Leo. After three years away from the WTA Tour following the birth of her son Alexander, Tsvetana Pironkova, playing in her first event since 2017, claimed a shock upset at the US Open.

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of Friday's play at Wimbledon.

Paes-Stepanek bow out of Aegon International

Paes-Stepanek bow out of Aegon International

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Playing their first tournament together in five months, third seeds Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek suffered an upset defeat against Jamie Murray and John Peers in the quarter-finals of the Aegon International.

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

PICS: Nadal survives thriller to down Del Potro; Isner beats Raonic

PICS: Nadal survives thriller to down Del Potro; Isner beats Raonic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

It was a case of down but definitely not out as a Rafael Nadal kept picking himself off a slippery and dusty Centre Court surface to storm into the Wimbledon semi-finals with a pulsating 7-5, 6-7(7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 over Juan Martin del Potro.

Venus makes winning return after injury

Venus makes winning return after injury

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

She beat sixth seed Ana Ivanovic in the first round of the Luxembourg Championship on Wednesday.

Aus Open: Raonic storms past Monfils into last four

Aus Open: Raonic storms past Monfils into last four

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A clinical Milos Raonic stormed past Gael Monfils 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Novak, Rafa and I still Grand Slam favourites, reckons Federer

Novak, Rafa and I still Grand Slam favourites, reckons Federer

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Before the tournament, top seed Djokovic declared the three should be favourites to win the Slams, and Federer agreed when asked after his Evans match.

Serena finally falls after riding her luck

Serena finally falls after riding her luck

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Serena Williams had been a vulnerable conqueror at this year's majors, living dangerously and dicing with defeat on numerous occasions as she tried to become only the fourth woman to complete the calendar Grand Slam.

The streak continues! Mirza-Hingis win 40th match to lift St Petersburg title

The streak continues! Mirza-Hingis win 40th match to lift St Petersburg title

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis extended their winning streak to 40 after clinching the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Sunday.

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Indian Wells: Shock loss costs Medvedev No 1 rank

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Daniil Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after being defeated by Gael Monfils

Sharapova cruises to easy win

Sharapova cruises to easy win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

The Wimbledon champion beat Kristina Brandi of Puerto Rico 6-1, 6-4 at the $1.3 million Montreal Cup.

Sharapova ends Venus's run, Serena to face Li

Sharapova ends Venus's run, Serena to face Li

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Holder Maria Sharapova ended the encouraging run of Venus Williams to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Friday, but Serena Williams enjoyed an easy passage through to the last four.

Dustin Brown, who?

Dustin Brown, who?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Dustin Brown stole the show at Wimbledon with a sensational upset win over Rafael Nadal. Find out more about this German journeyman...