Did Sachin Twist Federer’s Arm?
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September 23, 2014
Is it just a coincidence that Roger Federer has been persuaded to join a tennis team hosted by cricket-crazy India, home to his friend and fellow legend, Sachin Tendulkar? If you had been walking through the Competitors’ Lounge at Wimbledon a couple of years ago, you would have been astonished to see Federer taking tea […]
WTA Must Make Li Na World Ambassador
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So the rumours were true, Li Na duly retired last week and tennis lost one of its great characters. But must it really be like this? No one doubts that she had to call it a day, following months of knee trouble. ‘Will I feel regret?’ the 32-year-old asked herself at a recent news conference. […]
Joyful Federer Books Swiss Spot In Davis Cup Final
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September 14, 2014
An ecstatic Roger Federer was paraded shoulder-high in front of thousands of fans on a truly memorable day for his country. Switzerland have reached the Davis Cup final for only the second time in their history. They can now look forward to their first showpiece occasion for 22 years, a much-anticipated contest against France, away […]
France Reaches Davis Cup Final with 3-0 Lead Over Czechs
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Richard Gasquet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga completed a sparkling two days for the French pair, as they edged what became a decisive doubles clash against Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek. In doing so they sent Roland Garros into Davis Cup raptures. Now France could host Switzerland in the final. Having won their respective singles matches on […]
Wimbledon: How Much are Tickets?
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September 12, 2014
It’s the tennis world’s most prestigious event, boasting worldwide media coverage, a history dating back over 100 years and royal attendance. When it comes to glamour and popularity, it’s very difficult to beat Wimbledon. The prestige and history of The Championships has made it one of the sport world’s most in-demand events. Every year, tens […]
Ice-Cool Cilic Wins US Open
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September 8, 2014
With mind and body in perfect harmony, Marin Cilic won his first Grand Slam final as though he had been playing them all his life. Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic, his fellow Croatian, looked close to breaking down as he saw all his coaching pay off so handsomely. Cilic hardly put a foot wrong as […]
Serena Equals Navratilova and Evert
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Serena Williams made history at Flushing Meadows as she swept aside her friend Caroline Wozniacki with effortless power. In truth, the Dane brought little to the final, completely failing to get mean against someone she adores and reveres, losing the psychological battle so comprehensively that the result was never in doubt. Wozniacki simply had to […]
Federer Falls To Colossal Cilic
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September 7, 2014
Roger Federer ran out of steam against a brilliant Marin Cilic, who joined Kei Nishikori in what will be a first Grand Slam final for both men. The Cilic serve was so powerful, his returns so deep, that even a tactical master such as Federer simply ran out of ideas. The crowd was in shock […]
Japan’s Joy! Astonishing Nishikori beats Djokovic!
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Kei Nishikori produced the shock of the year by beating the world number one, Novak Djokovic to make astonishing history at Flushing Meadows. He prevailed 6-4, 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 to capture the imagination of all Asia and beyond. The first Asian male to make a Grand Slam final, Nishikori simply wasn’t prepared to accept the […]
Wozniacki Must Forget Friendship With Serena
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September 6, 2014
When Caroline Wozniacki faces Serena Williams in the US Open final, she must put their friendship right out of her mind if she wants to win her first Grand Slam title. Wozniacki won through to this year’s final when poor Peng Shuai had to retire with cramp, though she was already behind 6-7 (1-7), 3-4. […]