Federer

Federer, Sharapova Justify Tournament Rankings to Win Brisbane Open Titles

 January 15, 2015   R K Gupta

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On the concluding day at Brisbane on January 11, 2015, Roger Federer registered his 1000th win and 83rd career title by defeating Milos Raonic in the final. Named after the 12-time Grand Slam winner Roy Emerson, the Brisbane International Trophy was presented to Federer by the legendary Emerson himself. Women’s singles crown was claimed by […]

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Chennai Open

Stanislas Wawrinka Defends His Chennai Open Title

 January 14, 2015   R K Gupta

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Last year, Stan Wawrinka won at Chennai and went on to win the year’s first Grand Slam at Melbourne. Therefore, he had no hesitation in returning to Chennai in 2015 not only to defend his title but to use the good-luck charm once again that brought him the season opener Australian Open in 2014. Wawrinka’s […]

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Hopman Cup

2014 Finalist Poland Come Good in 2015 and Win Hopman Cup from USA at Perth

 January 12, 2015   R K Gupta

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The last battle for 27th Hopman Cup between Poland and USA hinged on the mixed doubles match after Serena was done in by Agnieszka Radwanska and John Isner squared the score 1-1 in his match with Jerzy Jancowicz. The final match was worth its weight in gold as every of its rubber was keenly fought. […]

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Poland and USA to Fight Out for Hopman Cup on Saturday at Perth

 January 9, 2015   R K Gupta

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It turned out to be a fantastic Friday at Perth, where Poland not only avenged their 2014 defeat against France in the championship match but powered their way into the final in 2015. The marathon Frenchwoman Alize Cornet had disappointment writ large all over her face, when her compatriot Benoit Paire lost his match to […]

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Sharapova

Three Australians Reach Quarterfinals of Brisbane Open, Sharapova into Semis

 January 8, 2015   R K Gupta

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Tennis action is about to reach climax at the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament. Already the women’s semifinal line-up is decided as also the men’s quarterfinalists. Among the eight male contenders left, there are three Australians; Bernard Tomic, Sam Groth and James Duckworth. Also making it to the last eight are; Roger Federer, Milos Raonic, Grigor […]

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Tennis

Poland Defeat Britain While France Still Have Hopes of Title Defense at Perth

 January 8, 2015   R K Gupta

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Poland and France are moving purposefully in this year’s Hopman Cup after claiming the two top spots in the 2014 edition. But unlike last year, they both have been bracketed in the same Group B. Therefore only one of them can reach the finals. If France beats Poland on Friday, they go to the final […]

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Hopman Cup: Czechs Beat Italy and Bouchard Bounces Back to Bundle out Serena

 January 8, 2015   R K Gupta

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The third day in Perth’s Hopman Cup matches revealed the steely resolve of the team from the Czech Republic. In their second match, they shocked the fancied Italian side 3-0, after upsetting Canada 2-1 on the first day. Both Lucie Safarova and Adam Pavlasek played to their full potential without getting overawed by views expressed […]

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Murray Leads Britain

Murray Leads Britain in Beating France and USA Defeat Italy in Hopman Cup

 January 6, 2015   R K Gupta

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On second day of the Hopman Cup at Perth, Team USA defeated Italy by winning all their matches, although their 3-0 victory cannot be termed easy. In the other match played at night, Great Britain had a fighting encounter with the defending champions France, where Andy Murray needed to dig out all his reserves, especially […]

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Hopman Cup: Czech Republic, Poland Make Winnings Starts in the Perth Summer

 January 5, 2015   R K Gupta

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Among other tennis actions in Australia, the annual Hopman Cup also got underway in the West Australian city of Perth on Sunday, January 4, 2015. The tournament carries the legacy of one of Australia’s greatest tennis player; Harry Hopman, in whose memory the event is staged every year. Hopman played for nearly 30 years and […]

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Tennis

Top Tennis Action To Begin In the First Week of the New Year

 January 3, 2015   R K Gupta

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After a lull of a little over a month, new tennis season will get underway in the first week of January 2015 in the Eastern Hemisphere. Top tennis stars have their own plans at to where they want the season to start for themselves. The first tournament is the Brisbane International in Australia that starts […]

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