Olympics 2016: Andy Murray dominates in Rio Games, outsider Monica Puig arrives on big stage
The return of 2009 U.S. Open winner del Potro, who had sunk to 141 in the world rankings due to wrist injuries, coincided with the re-emergence of Spain`s former singles champion Rafa Nadal after two months off with injury.
Aug 22, 2016, 12:26 PM ISTOlympic champion Andy Murray sets up Cincinnati showdown against Marin Cilic
The world number two swept aside his Canadian opponent Raonic 6-3, 6-3 in a thrilling semi-final contest that lasted one and a half hour.
Aug 21, 2016, 19:54 PM ISTAndy Murray sets up semi-final with Milos Raonic in Cincinnati Masters
Murray next faces fourth seed Canadian Milos Raonic, who beat Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4. The Scot leads the series 8-4, beating Raonic four times in 2016 including the Wimbledon final.
Aug 20, 2016, 12:20 PM ISTAndy Murray survives grueling day for top seeds in Cincinnati Masters
Nadal, who won gold in the Olympic doubles, committed 18 unforced errors and four double faults in the first set alone.
Aug 19, 2016, 23:54 PM ISTPlayers will regret skipping Rio Olympics 2016, says Andy Murray
Double Olympic winner Murray took the opportunity to lightly scold his fellow players - some of whom skipped the Olympics due to scheduling problems or perceived fears of the Zika virus.
Aug 17, 2016, 12:15 PM ISTRio Olympics: Andy Murray defeats Juan Martin del Potro for epic second gold
It also stretched the 29-year-old`s current winning streak to a career best 18.
Aug 15, 2016, 06:19 AM ISTRio Olympics 2016, Day 9 Preview: Games braces for Usain Bolt and more
The Jamaican's quest for a third successive triumph is one of the undoubted centrepieces of these Games.
Aug 14, 2016, 13:00 PM ISTRio Olympics: Juan Martin Del Potro ends Rafael Nadal's dream, faces Andy Murray for gold
Second seed Murray reached his second successive Olympic final with a ruthless 6-1, 6-4 demolition of Japan`s Kei Nishikori.
Andy Murray advances to final at Rio Olympics 2016 to defend his title
In Sunday`s gold medal match, the 29-year-old Briton will face either Spain`s Rafa Nadal or Argentina`s Juan Martin del Potro, who play later on Saturday.
Aug 13, 2016, 22:25 PM ISTIndia at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 7 Recap: Vikas Krishan, Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna bring cheer on dismal day
Sania and Bopanna entered the semi-finals of the mixed doubles tennis event by defeating Andy Murray and Heather Watson of Britain in straight sets.
Aug 13, 2016, 09:29 AM ISTOlympic Games: Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal both squeak into semi-finals
Murray will face Japan`s Kei Nishikori who edged out France`s Gael Monfils 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6).
Aug 13, 2016, 04:24 AM ISTRio 2016: Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna seal semis spot with comfortable win
The fourth seeded Indian pair dominated the quarterfinal contest, winning 6-4 6-4 in just 67 minutes.
Aug 13, 2016, 04:17 AM ISTAndy Murray survives another scare at Rio Olympics to make semis
Murray finished with 31 winners but also 36 unforced errors.
Aug 12, 2016, 23:54 PM ISTRio 2016: Marathon man Rafael Nadal in last-eight, Andy Murray survives scare
Nadal, the 2008 champion, defeated Gilles Simon 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 for his eighth win over the Frenchman in nine meetings.
Garbine Muguruza crashes as Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal breeze in Rio
Muguruza refused to admit that she has found it tough to adjust to being a Grand Slam champion for the first time.
Aug 10, 2016, 02:18 AM ISTAndy Murray, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal breeze in Rio storm
Nadal, playing his first match in two months, made the second round with a comfortable 6-2, 6-1 win over Federico Delbonis of Argentina.
Aug 08, 2016, 03:21 AM ISTWorld No. 1 Novak Djokovic lands in Rio to bid for elusive Olympic gold
Djokovic took bronze at the Beijing 2008 Games and just missed out on a medal at the London 2012 Games, where he was the Serbian team`s flag bearer.
Aug 02, 2016, 15:29 PM ISTRio 2016: Note perfect Andy Murray ready for more Olympic glory
For all Murray's success at the majors, the Olympics will always retain a special place.
Jul 28, 2016, 10:15 AM ISTWimbledon loss cannot overshadow the results that I`ve had in the past 15 months: Novak Djokovic
Toronto marks the start of an extra busy spell for Djokovic, who is also eyeing Rio and the Cincinnati Masters before the final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, starts on August 29.
Jul 25, 2016, 09:13 AM ISTStar attractions Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal pull out of Toronto Masters
Federer has won the Toronto event twice in his career, but also missed the tournament last year.
Jul 20, 2016, 08:05 AM IST