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Major Anti-Climax in ATP World Tour Singles Final as Federer Pulls Out at Last-minute

 November 17, 2014   R K Gupta

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It was a huge disappointment for spectators and worldwide television viewers, when they heard about the injury-forced retirement announced by Roger Federer ahead of his final match with Novak Djokovic on Sunday. As per Federer, he suffered a back injury that would not allow him to take the court against Djokovic in the Barclays ATP […]

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Raonic Looks in Awe as Djokovic Defends Paris Masters and So Do the Bryans

 November 4, 2014   R K Gupta

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Last August at Cincinnati, when Spain’s Tommy Robredo lost to Novak Djokovic, he said that if someone playing the Serb was not doing his best, he would certainly lose against the world no.1. Robredo went on to add that even if the opponent was playing his best tennis, he could still lose if Djokovic was […]

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Classy Federer Breaks Novak’s China Run, Faces Simon in Shanghai Masters Final

 October 12, 2014   R K Gupta

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Playing marvelous tennis, the Swiss master Roger Federer broke Novak Djokovic’s dream run of 29 straight victories in China on Saturday. For the last three years, there were speculations as to when the great Serb would stop winning in China. He hadn’t done a thing wrong until after winning his quarterfinal match against Ferrer and […]

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In Shanghai Rolex Masters Semifinals, Djokovic Takes on Federer and Lopez Meets Simon

 October 11, 2014   R K Gupta

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The semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on Saturday will be the most important match of the entire tournament as it will feature two of world’s greatest tennis players. The only regret of the fans worldwide would be why Roger Federer was seeded third behind Rafael Nadal? Federer is already No.2 in ATP rankings […]

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Djokovic, Federer Struggle to Reach QFs; Others Play At Shanghai with an Eye on London

 October 10, 2014   R K Gupta

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While the Rolex Masters tennis tournament continues, many top stars are trying hard in their matches in Shanghai to secure prestigious spots in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals to be staged at the O2 arena in London for a fifth straight year. Like every year, only the best eight singles players and best eight doubles teams of the […]

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Top Two Tennis Titans Toppled on Saturday at US Open ’s Biggest Single-Day Upset

 September 7, 2014   R K Gupta

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First it was Novak Djokovic and then came the turn of Roger Federer. The two tennis kings were shockingly made to bite dust on a fateful Saturday at US Open Tennis Tournament’s 13th day in New-York. In carving out a tennis history of sorts, Japan’s Kei Nishikori became the first Asian male to enter the […]

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Kvitova Eliminated on Day 6 as Serena, Djokovic, Murray and Bouchard Advance to 4th Round of US open

 August 31, 2014   R K Gupta

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On Saturday, top men and women’s seeds justified their tournament rankings by advancing to the round of 16 but third-seeded Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was knocked out by Serbian qualifier Aleksandra Krunic. The day 6 also saw fourth-round progress for Victoria Azarenka, Milos Raonic, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Stan Wawrinka, Philipp Kohlschreiber, Kei Nishikori and Tommy Robredo. […]

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Novak Djokovic Rebounds from Verge of Defeat at Rogers Cup in Toronto

 August 7, 2014   R K Gupta

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Big time tennis is back after a lull. With top stars coming to Canada for the Rogers Cup at Toronto and Montreal, preparations for the year’s last Grand Slam at the Flushing Meadows, New York have begun. Playing his first big match after his Wimbledon victory, Novak Djokovic survived a real second round scare against […]

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It Is Love-all As Wedding Bells Finally Ring for Novak Djokovic

 July 12, 2014   R K Gupta

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When Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer to win the Wimbledon 2014 championship, he was overcome by emotions. Before he could begin his center court address to the audience, tears had choked his voice. When he recovered, he first congratulated Roger Federer, saying that the great Swiss is a magnificent champion and an ideal role model. […]

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Determined Djokovic Overpowers Federer in a 5-set thriller to Win the Wimbledon Crown

 July 7, 2014   R K Gupta

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Though it did not start like one, the Wimbledon 2014 final, ultimately became one classic of a match, truly worthy of being ranked as one of the greatest finals in Wimbledon history. It lasted the distance, provided edge of the seat romance and it was not over until the last point was played. Both Djokovic […]

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