US Open Quarterfinal

As Shuai, Monfils Excel on Day 9, Federer Enters US Open Quarterfinal With Cilic and Berdych

 September 4, 2014   R K Gupta

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In contrasting styles, China’s Peng Shuai and Frenchman Gael Monfils dominated their more favorite opponents on Day 9 and while Shuai reached the semifinals, Monfils’ theatrical victory over No.7 seed Dimitrov has brought him to face Roger Federer for a semifinal berth. No.2 seed Roger Federer entered his 10th US open quarterfinal in 11 appearances and he […]

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US open

Top Seeds Win Easily With Nishikori and Raonic Playing Until 2:26 AM on Day 8 at the US open

 September 3, 2014   R K Gupta

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On Monday, all talk about the fourth round men’s and women’s matches, was lost in the stifling New- York heat, which took precedence over everything else. Serena Williams had already completed her match against Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi in relatively cooler conditions but by the time Djokovic finished his match against Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber, courts of […]

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Federer US open 2014

Sharapova, Ferrer Knocked out of US Open on Day 7- Federer, Dimitrov Berdych Stay on Course

 September 1, 2014   R K Gupta

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On a day curtailed partly by thunderstorms, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark brought the curtains down on Maria Sharapova’s US open 2014 campaign by beating the No.5 seed in three sets. In another upset at Flushing Meadows on Sunday, Spain’s 4th seeded tennis star David Ferrer lost to Frenchman Gilles Simon in a tough four-setter. Ferrer is considered […]

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US open 2014

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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US Open

After a Relatively Harmless Thursday, Friday Held Surprises for Many Seeded Stars at US Open

 August 30, 2014   R K Gupta

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While most top stars stayed on course on day 4 at the Flushing Meadows, day 5 had intriguing results. While No. 8 seed Ana Ivanovic was the only notable casualty on Thursday, the next day opened exit doors for women’s no.2 seed Romanian Simona Halep, German 6th seed Angelique Kerber, two-time US Open champion and […]

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Agnieszka Radwanska

Agnieszka Radwanska Falls on Day 3 As Sharapova and Wawrinka Survive Second Round Scare

 August 28, 2014   R K Gupta

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On a day when two-time defending women’s champion Serena Williams, top two seeds Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Scotsman Andy Murray all had their schedules deferred to another time, the major news makers were women’s 4th seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, French Open women’s champion Maria Sharapova of Russia and Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland. […]

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Chinese tennis

Li Na- the Chinese tennis star

 August 28, 2014   Kirti Daga

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Remaining consistently in the world top 5 best tennis player rankings, Li- Na is a professional Chinese tennis player. Playing tennis since the age of eight, Li- Na, a right hand player holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism since 2009. Born and brought up in China, Li- Na is actually the first Asian player who […]

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US Open

US Open enters Day 3 Amid Fascinating Results and Heightened Expectations

 August 27, 2014   R K Gupta

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As the Year’s final Grand Slam began in New York on Monday, the question uppermost in the minds of tennis lovers concerned two past champions; Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Both players have won tournament majors 17 times each and they still make their presence felt in the world of tennis. Serena has not had […]

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Roger Federer

Roger Federer, Serena Williams & Bryan Twins Emerge as Champions at Cincinnati Masters 2014

 August 18, 2014   R K Gupta

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Roger Federer has had a great 2014 thus far and after he finished runners-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga last week at Toronto’s Rogers Cup, the world no. 3 claimed the men’s singles crown at Cincinnati’s Western & Southern Open. The 33-year old Federer faced 32-year old David Ferrer of Spain and after some scare in the second […]

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Tsonga

Life’s Best Tennis Week for Tsonga as He Defeats Roger Federer to Win Rogers Cup in Toronto

 August 13, 2014   R K Gupta

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tennJo-Wilfried Tsonga could not have asked for a better reward in his entire tennis career. The Frenchman produced amazing form in a dream week that began on August 4 and ended last Sunday. The 13th seeded Frenchman finished as the Rogers Cup winner to take the second ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title of his […]

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