Serena Goes Out Unheralded as Women’s QF Line-up Decided Murray Nadal Stay in Fray

 August 11, 2016   R K Gupta

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Now tennis at Rio doesn’t have both Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams in the main draw. With Serena’s unceremonious exit on Tuesday, 2016 Games’ tennis gold medal will not be won by any of the two world’s no.1 players. Of the two Williams sisters, Venus is still in the mixed doubles draw, where she plays […]

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Djokovic and Murray Set to Skip Davis Cup

Djokovic and Murray Set to Skip Davis Cup

 July 15, 2016   kridangan

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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, two of the best tennis players in the world right now. Will not represent their countries in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup, which will be held in Belgrade this weekend. While their absence will make a difference in the online tennis betting odds, not too many people will complain […]

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Murray Uncertain About His Participation in Davis Cup Tie against Serbia Beginning Friday

 July 14, 2016   R K Gupta

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After Novak announced his withdrawal from Serbia’s Davis Cup squad, it was the turn of newly crowned Wimbledon champion Andy Murray to show uncertainty about his participation. The quarterfinals of the World Group matches begin on Friday with Serbia and Great Britain vying for one of the top four finishers. At Belgrade’s Tasmajdan Stadium, the […]

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Andy Murray Beats Milos Raonic in the Final to Win Wimbledon Crown for the Second Time

 July 11, 2016   R K Gupta

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Playing controlled tennis for 2 hours and 47 minutes, Great Britain’s Andy Murray lifted the Wimbledon trophy for the second time. In 2013, Murray had defeated Novak Djokovic in the final to win the championship for the first time. On Sunday, the Brit had Canada’s big-serving Milos Raonic playing against him on the other side. […]

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Raonic Stops Federer from Reaching the Wimbledon Final Sets up Summit Clash with Murray

Raonic Stops Federer from Reaching the Wimbledon Final Sets up Summit Clash with Murray

 July 9, 2016   R K Gupta

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Roger Federer came very close to beating Milos Raonic in the fourth set. He was just a touching distance away from reaching another final at Wimbledon but Raonic denied him at crunch time. The 7-time Wimbledon champion, however, played marvelous tennis against an inspired opponent. He had beaten Raonic in the 2014 semifinal but it […]

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Murray Digs Deep before Making Queen’s Club History Mayer Beats Zverev for Halle Crown

 June 21, 2016   R K Gupta

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Murray nearly lost his chance for the tryst with history. Playing the Aegon Championships final against Canada’s Milos Raonic, the Scot lost the first set and trailed 0-3 in the second. With the Canadian making fire with his trademark booming service, just the crowd support wasn’t enough for Murray. But just in the nick of […]

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Federer Falls to Teenaged Zverev

Federer Falls to Teenaged Zverev in Halle Murray One Step Away from 5th Win at London

 June 19, 2016   R K Gupta

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Roger Federer was denied his 9th title at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle by rising German star Alexander Zverev, who recorded the biggest win of his short tennis career on Saturday. The 19-year old Zverev played inspired tennis against the legendary Swiss before beating the world no.3 and eight-time winner at Halle. After losing […]

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Roger Federer Reaches Halle Quarterfinals Andy Murray Does the Same at Queens Club

 June 17, 2016   R K Gupta

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Two ATP-500 tournaments, Halle’s Gerry Weber Open and Queen’s Club’s Aegon Championships are regarded by tennis players as preparatory events to the year’s third Grand Slam, the Wimbledon. The playing surface transition from clay to grass begins after Roland Garros and top stars use the period for testing themselves ahead of arguably the most coveted […]

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Novak Winning the French Open

A Determined Djokovic Finally Fulfills His Dream by Winning the French Open

 June 6, 2016   R K Gupta

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After losing in three finals at Roland Garros, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic made the fourth one count. In a showdown between the world’s two best tennis players, the better one prevailed. On his third match point, Djokovic induced Murray into playing a backhand shot. Murray is otherwise known for his masterful superiority in playing backhands but […]

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2016 French Open: Paes/Hingis Win Mixed Doubles Crown Serena Plays Muguruza and Djokovic Meets Murray for Titles

 June 4, 2016   R K Gupta

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Torrential rains in France broke all past records and made life difficult for people in all walks of life. However, regardless of the rain-soaked Paris, organizers of the year’s second Grand Slam at Roland Garros did a remarkable job. They fought the rains, inconvenience and time to ensure that the 115th edition of the French […]

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