Sam Querrey

Djokovic’s Incredible Run of Success is Halted by Querrey Murray Sails Into Fourth Round

 July 3, 2016   R K Gupta

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In one of the biggest upsets in tennis history, world no.1 Novak Djokovic made a third-round exit at Wimbledon 2016. The defending champion and world no.1 lost to USA’s Sam Querrey in four sets in a match that was interrupted several times because of rain. Djokovic’s loss was a huge shock and the sensational news […]

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Mother of All Matches at Bordeaux to Heighten Saturday Night Fever in Euro 2016

 July 2, 2016   R K Gupta

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It will be like a final before the final. The world stays glued in anticipation of the quarterfinal game between Germany and Italy, by far the two best teams in the 2016 Euro Cup. The venue is perfect for the winners, because Bordeaux is one of richest wine-producing regions of the world and the sparkling […]

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Wimbledon

Djokovic Down in Deep Ditch Against Sam Query Federer Beats Another Brit at Wimbledon

 July 2, 2016   R K Gupta

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On a rain-drenched Friday at Wimbledon, men and women’s defending champions faced even heavier weather in the matches against their opponents. While Serena Williams managed to extricate herself from a losing position to advance to the third round, Novak Djokovic found himself on the brink of an early extinction from the All England Club. In […]

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Wimbledon 2016: Federer in Third Round but Loser Willis Gets All the Applause

 July 1, 2016   R K Gupta

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It’s not often that Roger Federer plays a tennis match and his opponent gets support from crowd. In his nearly two-decade long tennis career, the Swiss Maestro has acquired a unique universal appeal of taking the audience with him regardless of the venue. On Wednesday however, the 17-time Grand Slam winner played while also watching […]

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Force India’s Sergio Perez Takes Season’s 2nd Podium as Rosberg Wins European GP at Baku

 July 1, 2016   R K Gupta

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For the first time in history, the European Formula-1 GP was held in Azerbaijani capital Baku. After some setbacks earlier in the season, Mercedes’ championship leader Nico Rosberg returned to the winning ways. Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari was second but for Indian Motorsports fans, the reason for cheer in Baku’s inaugural race […]

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Australian Jack Miller

Australian Jack Miller Becomes First Satellite Rider in 10 Years to Win a MotoGP Race

 June 28, 2016   R K Gupta

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Jack Miller clinched a sensational MotoGP victory in rain-affected and crash-riddled race of Motul TT Circuit in Assen, Netherlands. The two-part race was first halted because of torrential rains and finally became a 12-lap dash on a comparatively drier surface. For Marc VDS Honda rider Miller, it was one of the most unexpected wins in […]

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Messi Shoots Wide in Argentina’s Penalty Shoot-out Loss to Chile in Copa America Final

 June 27, 2016   R K Gupta

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People in Santiago and other Chilean cities went wild as Chile scored their second Copa America victory in a row. The Chilean government has announced a public holiday for the entire nation and the town streets will be full of crazy Chilenos dancing with the choicest Latin music. In a repeat of last year’s final, […]

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Pugilists Devendro and Sumit Miss Olympic Berths under Contrasting Circumstances

 June 26, 2016   R K Gupta

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Devendro Singh Laishram fought gallantly against Spain’s Carmona Heredia Samuel in the semifinal of 49 kg category but couldn’t progress to the final. Since this category had only two quota places, Devendro’s loss meant he would miss the Rio Games and had to remain content with the Bronze Medal in AIBA’s World Qualifying Tournament in […]

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Indian Cricket Gets a Jumbo Coach in Anil Kumble

 June 26, 2016   R K Gupta

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For once, cricket management in India honored its word. Mr. Anurag Thakur, President of Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI had announced that appointment of Head Coach for Team India would be made before the squad left for the Caribbean to play a test-series against the West Indies. After due deliberations, they reached […]

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India’s Olympic Contingent Swells as Boxers Manoj Kumar & Vikas Krishnan Make the Cut

 June 24, 2016   R K Gupta

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In heartening news for India, Manoj Kumar Kaltagdia and Vikas Krishnan became the second and third boxers to qualify for Rio Olympic Games after reaching the semifinals of International Boxing Association’s World Qualifying Tournament in Azerbaijani capital Baku on Thursday. Manoj made the grade in the 64 kg category and Vikas joined him later, when […]

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