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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Djokovic Reaches US $100 Million

Murray Wawrinka in SF Showdown and Djokovic Reaches US $100 Million Prize-Money Mark

 June 2, 2016   R K Gupta

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For two days, Paris was inundated by the fury of river Seine. Along with other City engagements, the schedule of 2016 French Open at Roland Garros was badly affected. Regardless, play was possible on Wednesday despite interruptions. The off-shoot of Wednesday’s play is the Friday showdown between defending champion Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland and world […]

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Rafael Nadal Pulls Out of French Open Due to Wrist Injury

Rafael Nadal Pulls Out of French Open Due to Wrist Injury Murray Wawrinka Move Up

 May 28, 2016   R K Gupta

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After playing his first two matches with great authority, 9-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2016 French Open with a wrist injury. The Spaniard, who logged his 200th win in Grand Slam matches on Thursday, after beating Facundo Bagnis of Argentina, announced that he could not play his third round match […]

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Andy Murray Fights

Andy Murray Fights Another Five-Set Fire in Less than 24 Hours at Roland Garros

 May 26, 2016   R K Gupta

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The Scotsman could be out of his wits. It was 10 days ago, when he blew away world no.1 Novak Djokovic at Rome and now this. On second and third day, Murray had to deal with a born-again Radek Stepanek, currently ranked 129 in the world before breathing a sigh of relief that was short-lived […]

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2016 French Open

2016 French Open: Djokovic Murray Nadal & Serena Cross 1st Hurdles Kerber Vika Exit

 May 25, 2016   R K Gupta

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After first three days of 2016 French Open at Roland Garros, men and women’s top seeds are still in the fray and though men’s second seed Andy Murray sailed into the second round, it wasn’t a cake walk for him. The Scot survived after losing the first two sets to Czech qualifier Radek Stepanek, faced […]

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Roger Federer to Miss French Open for the First Time in the New Millennium

 May 20, 2016   R K Gupta

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The news of Roger Federer’s withdrawal from this year’s French Open spread like wildfire in the tennis world. All week, Federer had been practicing at Roland Garros but those, who watched him wince in pain, were convinced that the Swiss Maestro looked less than match-fit. His back injury has seriously curtailed his preparations and finally […]

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Andy Murray

Birthday Boy Andy Takes Rome Masters from Novak Serena SanTina & Bryans Also Win

 May 18, 2016   R K Gupta

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On a remarkable Sunday at Foro Italico at Rome, British no.1 Andy Murray scored his first ever victory on clay over the top seed and world’s number one tennis player Novak Djokovic. The straight sets win allowed Murray to celebrate his 29th birthday in style. With the French Open just round the corner, Murray’s turnaround […]

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Djokovic Beats Murray

Djokovic Beats Murray to Win an Intensely Fought Madrid Final

 May 9, 2016   R K Gupta

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After 5 years, Novak Djokovic has won the Madrid Open once again. But the Serb had to play his best tennis to overcome the challenge from 2015 champion Andy Murray of Great Britain in a three-set final that took 2 hours and 6 minutes. Djokovic dominated the first set but afterwards, the game was fought […]

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Halep Meets Cibulkova in Madrid Final In Men’s Semis Its Nadal Vs Murray & Djokovic Vs Nishikori

 May 7, 2016   R K Gupta

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On the penultimate day of 2016 Mutua Madrid Masters, Romania’s no.6 seeded Simona Halep and Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova scored easy semifinal victories over their rivals and set up the women’s singles final against each other on Saturday. While Halep defeated Australian Samantha Stosur, Cibulkova stopped the dream run of American qualifier Louisa Chirico. In the […]

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Roland Garros Stories

Roland Garros Stories on Enhanced Prize Money Ball Kids Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal

 May 6, 2016   R K Gupta

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Year’s second Grand Slam at Roland Garros in Paris is still some time away but the buzz has already begun. Every year, thousands flock to the glamorous French capital and add more glamour by their presence at several courts of RG. Tournament controller French Tennis Federation has a new director-general Jeremy Botton and tournament director […]

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