Led by PV Sindhu Indian Shuttlers Win 3 out of 5 Titles in Syed Modi Badminton Tournament

 January 30, 2017   R K Gupta

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When Saina Nehwal decided to skip the 2017 Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold Tournament on injury concerns, many people thought that the event would lose its color. But Olympic silver-medalist PV Sindhu and many of her Indian colleagues played marvelously through the tournament stages and ensured that the Lucknow event would not be forgotten for […]

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Bumrah Bring 5-Run Victory for India

Six Beautiful Balls By Bumrah Bring 5-Run Victory for India in Nagpur’s 2nd T-20

 January 30, 2017   R K Gupta

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When all seemed lost, Jasprit Bumrah produced a dream last over for India in the second T-20 game at Nagpur. The 23-year old conceded just two runs and sent back two England batsmen back to the pavilion. England needed just 8 for victory at the end of the 49th over but Bumrah had other plans. […]

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Serena Williams Gets Past Steffi Graf for the Open Era Record of 23 Grand Slam Victories

 January 28, 2017   R K Gupta

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The women’s singles final at the Australian Open between the Williams siblings was no classic. But the character of the match aside, Serena Williams achieved something no woman player has done in the Open Era. In beating her elder sister Venus, Serena broke Steffi Graf’s long-standing record of 22 Grand-Slam wins. With 23 major titles […]

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Nadal Passes Acid Test by Beating Dimitrov to Set Up Federer Clash on Sunday

Nadal Passes Acid Test by Beating Dimitrov to Set Up Federer Clash on Sunday

 January 28, 2017   R K Gupta

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This year’s Australian Open has truly transported us to the golden days of tennis. Beginning with women’s singles final on Saturday between Serena and Venus Williams and watching Bryan Brothers on the cusp of making history in men’s doubles, we go to the last day. That day will see old foes Roger Federer and Rafael […]

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Federer Fights Fiercely for Five Sets and Beats Wawrinka to Enter Australian Open Final

Federer Fights Fiercely for Five Sets and Beats Wawrinka to Enter Australian Open Final

 January 27, 2017   R K Gupta

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Roger Federer’s worldwide fans have suffered the disappointment of seeing their hero lose in three Grand Slam finals since the Swiss maestro won the Wimbledon crown in 2012. In five years, the 17-time champion has been denied his 18th Grand Slam crown by none other than Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, who defeated him at Wimbledon in […]

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A Mouthwatering All-Williams Title Clash Coming up Saturday at 2017Australian Open

A Mouthwatering All-Williams Title Clash Coming up Saturday at 2017Australian Open

 January 27, 2017   R K Gupta

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The Australian Open continues to be an event, where years have been rolled back. Defying her 36 years, American veteran Venus Williams booked herself a place in the final by beating her much younger compatriot and tournament giant-killer Coco Vandeweghe on Thursday. Soon after that match, Venus’ more celebrated younger sibling Serena also entered the […]

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Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams Reach Semifinals at Melbourne on Wednesday

Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams Reach Semifinals at Melbourne on Wednesday

 January 26, 2017   R K Gupta

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For the first time in the last 30 months, Spain’s former world no.1 and the undisputed King-of-Clay Rafael Nadal has reached a Grand Slam semifinal. In the 2017 Australian Open, the legendary Spaniard is in the bottom half of men’s singles draw, from where the highest seeded man Novak Djokovic has already made his exit. […]

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Mirjana Lucic-Baroni’s Revival Is the Most Poignant Story of 2017 Australian Open

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni’s Revival Is the Most Poignant Story of 2017 Australian Open

 January 26, 2017   R K Gupta

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This year’s Australian Open Tournament has turned out as an event full of great tennis stories. Beside the forceful return of Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Spain’s Rafael Nadal, the tournament at Melbourne Park has seen a resurgent Venus Williams and the phenomenal rise of Williams’ compatriot Coco Vandeweghe. That is not all. Tennis outsiders Denis […]

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Roger Federer Is Two Match-Wins Away from His 5th Melbourne Title & 18th Grand Slam

Roger Federer Is Two Match-Wins Away from His 5th Melbourne Title & 18th Grand Slam

 January 25, 2017   R K Gupta

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Playing immaculate tennis, big man Roger Federer brushed aside Andy Murray’s conqueror Mischa Zverev to enter the semifinals of 2017 Australian Open. The super Swiss will need to beat another Swiss Stan Wawrinka on Thursday to earn himself a place for the championship game on Sunday. Predictions are hazardous but on his current form, Federer […]

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CSKA Consolidate Their Lead with another Win in Euro-League Regular Season Round-18

 January 24, 2017   R K Gupta

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Reigning champions CSKA Moscow came up with a command performance at home against Brose Bamberg in Round-18 regular season of Turkish Airlines Euro-League Basketball League. They lead everyone with 14 wins while right behind them are Real Madrid and Olympiacos Piraeus with 13 wins each. 2016 runners-up; Fenerbahce Istanbul and Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz come next […]

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