Nadal wins his seventh Barcelona Open title
April 30th, 2012 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, April 30 (IANS) Rafael Nadal defeated Spanish compatriot David Ferrer 7-6(1), 7-5 to win his seventh Barcelona Open men's tennis title.It was Nadal's 34th successive match victory on ... Read more...
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Dementieva announces shock retirement from tennis to seek ‘big change in life’
October 30th, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 30(ANI): Russia's Elena Dementieva has announced her surprise retirement from tennis after a loss at the WTA Championships in Qatar, ending her 13-year career.Dementieva revealed her decision at the on-court ... Read more...
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CWG: Women archers dazzle, shooters continue to excel (Afternoon lead)
October 10th, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Harpreet Singh gave India another gold in shooting while archer Deepika Kumari produced the day's first gold in the Commonwealth Games here Sunday.Deepika Kumari won the ... Read more...
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US Open: Ultra consistent Djokovic, a familiar foe for Federer
September 7th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sept. 7 (ANI): Should Swiss tennis great Roger Federer survive the quarter final threat posed by Swede Robin Soderling, he would, in all likelihood, meet up with either another ... Read more...
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Federer finds his winning form with fourth Cincinnati title
August 23rd, 2010 - 5:17 am ICT by IANS
Cincinnati, Aug 23 (DPA) Roger Federer collected a fourth Cincinnati Masters title Sunday as the world number two thrust himself front and centre as a repeat US Open threat with a ... Read more...
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Back to the future for Roddick; Hewitt crashes out
July 23rd, 2010 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Atlanta, July 23 (DPA) Andy Roddick will relive his past - against an opponent he beat for the title in his previous appearance at the Atlanta Tennis Championships - after posting ... Read more...
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Former Tennis Star Jennifer Capriati Admitted To Medical Facility For Suspected Drug Overdose
June 28th, 2010 - 8:11 pm ICT by GD
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June 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former tennis star Jennifer Capriati was admitted to a medical facility on Sunday after emergency officials are reported to have responded to a call of drug ... Read more...
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Federer flattens Tsonga to reach Australian Open final
January 29th, 2010 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 29 (DPA) Roger Federer bulldozed into a record 22nd career Grand Slam final Friday as the Swiss top seed crushed 2008 finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to book ... Read more...
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Murray, Robson edge Britain closer to Hopman final
January 6th, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 6 (DPA) World number four Andy Murray and tennis ingenue Laura Robson nudged Britain closer to a possible spot in the final of the Hopman Cup mixed team event Wednesday ... Read more...
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Former Wimbledon champ Amelie Mauresmo retires
December 3rd, 2009 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Dec 3 (DPA) Former Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Amelie Mauresmo said Thursday that she was retiring from professional tennis.
"This is a decision that has been thought out," the 30-year-old Mauresmo ... Read more...
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Del Potro overhauls Cilic to reach first Grand Slam semi-final
September 11th, 2009 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 11 (DPA) Argentine Juan del Potro won a battle of 20-year-olds with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 comeback over Croatian Marin Cilic to make his biggest career impression ... Read more...
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New York fan support pushed Federer to 2008 title
August 26th, 2009 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 26 (DPA) Roger Federer is ready to give a shout-out to his US Open fans in New York, whom he credits for helping him win the 2008 title.
As ... Read more...
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Andy Murray will be world No.1, says Nadal
February 17th, 2009 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.17 (ANI): Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal has said he could lose his world No.1 spot to Britains Andy Murray eventually. Speaking after being beaten by Murray in the final ... Read more...
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Simon beats the heat to enter Indianapolis final
July 20th, 2008 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
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Indianapolis(Indiana),July 20(DPA) Gilles Simon emerged a strongman at the end of a draining win over Sam Querrey as the French second seed reached the final of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships 6-3, 4-6, ... Read more...
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Manchester United and Chelsea take power battle to Moscow
May 20th, 2008 - 7:01 pm ICT by admin
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Moscow, May 20 (DPA) The European balance of power has already tilted England's way. Now the seat of power will be determined in Moscow. Manchester United attempt to win a third European ... Read more...
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Bhupathi ends ATP title drought at Memphis
March 3rd, 2008 - 8:25 pm ICT by admin
Memphis (US), March 3 (IANS) India's ace doubles player Mahesh Bhupathi at last lifted an ATP doubles trophy, ending one and-a-half-year's drought as he and Mark Knowles of Bahamas won the Regions ... Read more...
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