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Rafael Nadal Bounced off from 2016 US Open by Frenchman Lucas Pouille in Fourth Round

 September 5, 2016   R K Gupta

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Of the three strongest men’s title contenders, one has exited this year’s US Open. Spain’s 14-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal was taken to five sets by 24th seed Lucas Pouille before losing in the tiebreak. Nadal surrendered a 4-2 lead in the final set and allowed the Frenchman to take the match to the […]

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Rafael Nadal eliminated from US Open 2016 by Lucas Pouille

 September 5, 2016   Vignesh Aravind

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Rafael Nadal’s disastrous season continues as he was eliminated in last 16 match by world number 25 Lucas Pouille. It was a  hard-fought victory for Pouille as he managed to edge over the Spaniard 6-1 2-6 6-4 3-6 7-6 (8-6). The defeat means that 2016 is the first year since 2004 in which Nadal has failed […]

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Except 7th Seed Cilic Fancied Men & Women Stars Make Smooth Progress in 2016 US Open

 September 3, 2016   R K Gupta

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For his second match on trot, defending US Open champion and world no.1 Novak Djokovic found the going easier than expected. After the walk-over win over Czech Jiri Vesely, Djokovic didn’t have to play too long against Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny, who retired with the Serb leading 4-2 in the first set itself. Another Russian Andrey […]

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2016 US Open: Nadal Djokovic Win Round-1 but Legendary Phil Collins Steals the Show

 August 30, 2016   R K Gupta

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To mark the debut of $ 150 million retractable roof of the Arthur Ashe Stadium, US Open managers brought the iconic pop-rock legend Phil Collins on the first day of the 2016 US Open. Collins doesn’t play tennis but he is known for blowing away the roofs with his Grand-Stand singing performances.  The singing sensation […]

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Top 5 Contenders for US Open title 2016

Top 5 Contenders for US Open title 2016

 August 28, 2016   Vignesh Aravind

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A look at some of the top players competing at the US Open 2016.Here are the top 5 Contenders for the title. 1.Novak Djokovic For the past 3 years it’s been all about Djokovic. The Serbian’s rise has been incredible that he has achieved almost everything.But it’s been a quite disappointing season for him.His Wimbledon […]

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Del Potro rallies past Rafael Nadal to enter finals of Rio

 August 14, 2016   Vignesh Aravind

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It has been a dream run for Del Potro at this year’s Olympics in Rio.First it was world no 1 Djokovic and now Rafael Nadal. The Argentine who was a set down came back strongly to clinch the other sets.Now all eyes on him as he takes on this year’s Wimbledon winner Andy Murray. It […]

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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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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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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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Rafael Nadal Wins an ATP Masters

After a Long Time Rafael Nadal Wins an ATP Masters Tournament

 April 18, 2016   R K Gupta

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As if to silence his media critic, who had been baying for his blood for some time, former world no.1 Rafael Nadal cornered glory at 2016 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tournament. Playing great tennis throughout the week, Spain’s clay-court king Nadal overcame a hot challenge thrown at him by Frenchman Gael Monfils in the final. From […]

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