Stanislas Wawrinka Enters His First Ever Grand Slam Final

 January 25, 2014   R K Gupta

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After he caused a major upset on Tuesday by outlasting the reigning champion and second seed Novak Djokovic, eighth seed Stanislas Wawrinka could be weighing his chances of winning the Australian Open title. Knowing that the road ahead would be treacherous, he took the first step as he went into Thursday’s semifinal with the highly […]

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Lee Chong Wei 2014 Maybank Malaysian Open

Marvelous Feats of Lee Chong Wei and Other Results of 2014 Maybank Malaysian Open

 January 24, 2014   R K Gupta

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The hype, hoop-la and glamour of the Australian Open, together with several international cricket fixtures took the sheen off some other major sporting events around the world. The news about the great feats of Malaysian badminton superstar Lee Chong Wei and the finals of the Maybank sponsored Malaysian Open BWF Super Series Premier was literally […]

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Mithali Raj women cricket

Australian and Indian Women Play Authoritative Cricket with Notable Performances

 January 23, 2014   R K Gupta

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In two matches, played continents apart, women cricketers from Australia and India beat their opponents comprehensively in 50-over games. In a day/night game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, it was the first time in the ongoing series for women’s ashes that Australian women dictated terms in the second ODI. After conceding eight points to England […]

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Li Na Australian Open Final

Li Na, Cibulkova Storm Into Australian Open Final

 January 23, 2014   R K Gupta

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There is something inexplicable about Li Na’s performance at the Australian Open. She has reached the finals here in 2011, 2013 and now in 2014. Unfortunately, she couldn’t convert any one of these opportunities in a victory. In 15 years as professional women’s tennis player, she has won many singles tournaments on the ITF Circuit. […]

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Rafa Against Roger Aus open 2014

It Will Be Rafa Against Roger In the Second Semifinal At Melbourne Park

 January 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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Victoria Azarenka’s unexpected exit from the Australian Open was not the only news on day 10 of the year’s first Grand Slam. The way the great Roger Federer played in his match against fourth seed Andy Murray of Great Britain was sensational as well. Federer played like old times at the Rod Laver Arena, in […]

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India Continues With Poor Performance in ODIs, Lose Top Ranking

 January 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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When Australia toured India for the 7 match ODI series and 1 T20 game in October-November 2013, India’s performance was lauded by cricket pundits and the Australians were treated as underdogs. However, it did not present the true picture of India’s real stature as an ODI nation. Victories in the T20 game followed by the […]

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Vika Tumbles out Early on Day 10 of the Australian Open

 January 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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Before the Australian Open could even reach its second week, promising tennis stars began making a beeline to the exit door. It started with Serena on Sunday, Maria on Monday, Djokovic, Ferrer and Ana Ivanovic on Tuesday and on Wednesday morning, the defending champion and confident-looking Victoria Azarenka has been done in by the fifth […]

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Novak Djokovic is Out of Australian Open

Amid the Ninth Day Drama Novak Djokovic is Out of Australian Open

 January 21, 2014   R K Gupta

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In one of the most absorbing tennis duels on Tuesday, Stanislas Wawrinka extracted his revenge of his last year’s fourth round defeat against the formidable Novak Djokovic. Playing at the Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka literally re-enacted their last year’s epic battle in the second quarterfinal at Melbourne Park, albeit with a different […]

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Nadal Australian Open Quarterfinal

Men’s Singles Quarterfinal Line-up Decided in the Australian Open

 January 20, 2014   R K Gupta

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The big four; Nadal, Djokovic, Murray and Federer are through to the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park. They are joined by David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, Stanislas Wawrinka and Grigor Dimitrov. The last named player is the only one, not seeded within the top eight. He comes in after beating Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in his fourth […]

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Maria Sharapova Australian open Tennis

The Fall of High Profile Maria Sharapova As Australian Open Enters Second Week

 January 20, 2014   R K Gupta

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Serena Williams’ exit on Sunday was followed by Maria Sharapova’s on Monday morning. In yet another major upset of the tournament, the diminutive Dominika Cibulkova surprised the fancied Russian with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory. With this win, Cibulkova has marched into the quarterfinals. In 2009, she made it to the semifinals of the French […]

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