Monte Carlo Masters 2014

Season’s First Clay-Court Matches Begin With Star Studded Monte Carlo Masters 2014

 April 15, 2014   R K Gupta

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The Rolex-sponsored Monte Carlo Open is another ATP 1000 event for men, following Indian Wells and Miami Masters. It has its popularity with top tennis professionals for a crucial reason. The tournament presents the first true clay surface, which along with several upcoming events, affords an opportunity for acclimatizing the players in the run up […]

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Davis Cup Quarterfinals

Last Week’s Thrilling Davis Cup Quarterfinals in Different Venues in Asia and Europe

 April 9, 2014   R K Gupta

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The results of last week’s quarterfinals mean that the Davis Cup will remain in Europe for the seventh successive year. In some thrilling Davis Cup ties, Czech Republic, France, Italy and Switzerland emerged victorious. Not since the United States won the Davis Cup in 2007 against Russia, has the trophy gone out of Europe. Interestingly of the […]

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Serena Stunned Early As Youth Brigade Dominate Family Circle Cup 2014

 April 7, 2014   R K Gupta

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After the conclusion of a fortnight’s festive Sony Open tennis in Key Biscayne, Miami, most of the top male tennis stars went to represent their national teams in the Davis Cup matches at several venues across the world. Despite a huge chunk of professional money in modern tennis, some players are still proud to wear […]

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Djokovic

Dazzling Djokovic and Scintillating Serena Take Sony Open To a Memorable Finish

 April 1, 2014   R K Gupta

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After winning the BNP Paribas tournament at Indian Wells, less than a month ago, Novak Djokovic repeated his sublime form at Key Biscayne to win the annual Sony Open at Miami and made the victory more creditable by beating none other than the great Rafael Nadal, world’s no. 1 tennis player. After 2007, 2011 and […]

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Sony Open at Miami

Roger Federer Crashes out of Sony Open at Miami

 March 27, 2014   R K Gupta

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By tradition, the annual event at Miami has always been well attended and 2014 was no different. Originally called the Miami Masters, the ATP 1000 event has had multiple sponsorships over the years and for the last two years it is known as the Sony Open. The tournament in one of a few ATP events […]

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Djokovic

Djokovic Wins a Hard-Fought Duel Against Roger Federer at BNP Paribas Open

 March 17, 2014   R K Gupta

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Boris Becker was once regarded as a guy with steely nerves and stable heartbeat. But working as Novak Djokovic’s chief coach for the past few months and watching his ward missing the finals of major tournaments must have affected him in some way. As if on cue, the Serbian decided to have his long-time coach […]

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Indian Wells

Top Tennis Stars Converge for BNP Paribas Masters Tournament in Indian Wells California

 March 11, 2014   R K Gupta

The Indian Wells Masters is arguably the first major event of 2014, after the Australian Open Grand Slam tournament. There is little wonder, therefore, that with the exception of Serena Williams, every top men and women tennis player is participating in the big event, which has already entered the second week in California, USA. The […]

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Roger

Refrain from Writing off Roger Federer – Not Just Yet

 March 2, 2014   R K Gupta

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After the title drought in nearly the whole of 2013, Roger Federer’s sixth Dubai Open victory assumes significance. The determined 17-Grand Slam victor demonstrated why he cannot be discounted just yet. About a month back, he reached the Australian open semifinal by beating Andy Murray but lost to Rafael Nadal in the semifinal. This week […]

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Somdev

Amidst India’s Tennis Drought in Singles, Somdev Devvarman is a Lone Crusader

 March 1, 2014   R K Gupta

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The tennis scene in India is discouraging with no youngster holding any promise for the future. Professionalism and easy money in doubles competitions are factors, which are killing the development and nurturing of young talent to play in men’s and women’s singles matches. Even greenhorns, who show some promise initially, are lured by monitory gains […]

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Rafael

Why Rafael Nadal Chose To Go To Rio?

 February 28, 2014   R K Gupta

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While most top-ranked tennis players headed east to participate in the Dubai Open, Rafael Nadal opted to go the other way. Well Rafa wasn’t exactly alone, since he had the company of some other high-ranked players like; the compatriot world no. 4, David Ferrer, no. 14, Italian Fabio Fognini and two more guys from Spain, […]

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