Nadal could miss Spain’s Davis Cup semi-final against France
September 14th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 14 (IANS) Spanish tennis star Rafa Nadal could miss Spain's Davis Cup semi-final against France owing to tiredness.Nadal looked to be tired as he lost a demanding ... Read more...
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Federer arrives in Australia for Davis Cup tie
September 14th, 2011 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Sep 14 (IANS) Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer arrived in Australia and had his first practice Wednesday for the Davis Cup starting Friday.The winner of a record 16 ... Read more...
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Serena Williams in a fix after her US Open final antics
September 12th, 2011 - 6:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Sept 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) 13-time Grand Slam Champion Serena Williams risks fines from the U.S. Tennis Association and the International Tennis Federation following her behavior on the court during the ... Read more...
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Caroline Wozniacki apologizes to Rafael Nadal
September 7th, 2011 - 8:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Sept 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) US Open top seed Caroline Wozniacki has apologized for impersonating Rafael Nadal’s embarrassing press conference cramping spasm. The 20-year-old mocked Nadal shortly after her match against ... Read more...
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Caroline Wozniacki advances in US Open
August 31st, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki says she is taking inspiration from her boyfriend as she tackles the US Open Championship. Her golfer boyfriend Rory McIlroy has ... Read more...
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Caroline Wozniacki captures fourth straight New Haven title
August 29th, 2011 - 9:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New Haven, Aug 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Danish tennis legend Caroline Wozniacki made it four in a row in New Haven when she beat Czech qualifier Petra Cetkovska 6-4, 6-1 in the finals. ... Read more...
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Imitation best form of flattery: Farah Khan on plagiarism
August 17th, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Plagiarism is not usually taken kindly, but jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali has a different take on this. An Indore based designer has reportedly ... Read more...
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Harsh rules why wrestling more popular than tennis: Roddick
August 16th, 2011 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Cincinnati, Aug 16 (IANS) American tennis star Andy Roddick feels tennis does not attract more television viewers than wrestling because of its harsh rules.Roddick, who succumbed to a three-set ... Read more...
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Novak Djokovic wins Rogers Cup
August 15th, 2011 - 7:11 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Bermuda, 15 Aug (THAINDIAN NEWS) Top ranked Novak Djokovic is enjoying a tremendous year in 2011 after he picked his ninth title on Sunday. The Serbian tennis star won the Rogers Cup ... Read more...
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No politics, only advisor on cultural affairs: Farhan
July 27th, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says he has been asked to join the advisory panel of the Trinamool Congress' youth wing to give suggestions on cultural ... Read more...
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Mamata’s nephew to spread her message among youth
July 25th, 2011 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) To spread Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's ideals among the youth, the party's newly-formed youth wing - led by her nephew Abhishek - has decided ... Read more...
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Chris Bosh’s wedding pictures released
July 19th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Miami, July 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) NBA star Chris Bosh walked his wife Adrienne Williams down the aisle last weekend. The couple celebrated their wedding ceremony in three days during which time they ... Read more...
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Iglesias loves Beckham’s style
July 14th, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 14 (IANS) Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias says he admires ace footballer David Beckham for his style."I would personally like to be someone like David Beckham. His style ... Read more...
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Rihanna is the new face of Armani
July 12th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Milan, July 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rihanna has been unveiled as the new face of fashion outlet Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. By the announcement Rihanna replaces actress Megan Fox for the ... Read more...
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Pakistani tennis star Qureshi set to tie the knot
July 11th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, July 11 (IANS) Pakistan's ace tennis player Aisamul-Haq Qureshi has decided to tie the knot with a Britain-based Pakistani girl.Aisam, who made headlines in the country when he ... Read more...
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Indian TT has bright future: Swedish coach
July 3rd, 2011 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Not many, including India's top table tennis star Sharath Kamal, expected Anders Johansson to be the national coach. To everyone's pleasant surprise, the renowned Swede ... Read more...
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Anna Kournikova to be a part of ‘The Biggest Loser’
May 27th, 2011 - 10:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York City, May 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former tennis star Anna Kournikova has been given a task on the weight-losing show “The Biggest Loser.” NBC announced on Wednesday that the 29-year-old will ... Read more...
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Serena Williams’ stalker arrested outside her Florida estate
May 4th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 4 (ANI): A man who has allegedly been stalking tennis star Serena Williams has been arrested outside of her home in Florida.Patenema Ouedraogo, 40, was caught on the grounds ... Read more...
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Malik hopeful of return to national team
May 4th, 2011 - 1:19 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, May 4 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik remains hopeful of making his international return in spite of reports that he has been sidelined by his country's cricket authorities ... Read more...
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Murray seeks advice from Agassi’s ex-coach Cahill
May 2nd, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 2 (ANI): British tennis star Andy Murray has approached Darren Cahill, the former coach of Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt, for advice and help even as he searches for a ... Read more...
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Actresses end up playing wives and girlfriends: Lara Dutta (Interview)
April 30th, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Hindi film heroines still get little chance to take on the burden of a film and end up playing wife, girlfriend or love interest, says ... Read more...
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Court declines to stay release of ‘Chalo Dilli’
April 27th, 2011 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday declined the plea of prominent music composer Anandji Virji Shah for staying the release of tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi's ... Read more...
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Brooklyn Decker moving into new house with hubby Andy Roddick
April 16th, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
Mew York, April 16 (ANI): American fashion model Brooklyn Decker and tennis star husband Andy Roddick are moving into a new home this week in Austin, Texas.The shifting comes after unloading ... Read more...
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Ex-Wimbledon king Connors says he can make Murray a champion
April 3rd, 2011 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 3 (ANI): Former Grand Slam champion Jimmy Connors has claimed that he can reverse top British tennis star Andy Murray's alarming form slump and convert him into a champion."Murray's ... Read more...
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Sania-Shoaib at “war” over much-awaited Indo-Pak clash for World Cup final slot
March 26th, 2011 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 26(ANI): With India and Pakistan gearing for a much-awaited clash for a slot in the 2011 World Cup final match, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has declared war on ... Read more...
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Hamilton to be managed by Beckham’s manager
March 15th, 2011 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 15 (ANI): Lewis Hamilton has ended his year-long search for a new manager by teaming up with the sports and showbiz mogul who looks after David Beckham's interests.According to ... Read more...
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Serena Williams talks about ’scariest moment of her life’
March 10th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, March 10 (ANI): Tennis star Serena Williams, who underwent an emergency surgery to remove a blood clot in her lung, has described the experience as "the scariest moment in my ... Read more...
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Laver backs Murray for Grand Slam glory
February 7th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 7(ANI): British tennis star Andy Murray has been backed by Australian legend Rod Laver to win numerous Grand Slams during his career.Laver, the only player to have won all four ... Read more...
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Somdev in second round of South African Open
February 1st, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman moved into the second round of the ATP South African Open with a straight set win over Raven Klaasen.Somdev beat the South ... Read more...
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Enrique Iglesias launches world tour in Puerto Rico
January 31st, 2011 - 11:53 am ICT by IANS
San Juan, Jan 31 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias launched his "Euphoria World Tour" in Puerto Rico with a huge show full of energy before about 15,000 fans, who clearly enjoyed every ... Read more...
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Are Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova expecting their first baby?
January 27th, 2011 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Jan 27 (ANI): Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and tennis star Anna Kournikova are expecting their first child together, according to reports.The two have been dating since 2001, although they are famously ... Read more...
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Caroline Wozniacki Beats Francesca Schiavone, Advances To Australian Open Semi-Finals
January 25th, 2011 - 8:41 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Melbourne, Jan 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki sealed her victory at the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a stellar performance on Tuesday, advancing to the semi-finals ... Read more...
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Oz Open: Schiavone loses to Denmark’s Wozniacki in quarter-finals
January 25th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, jan.25 (ANI): Italian tennis star Francesca Schiavone has lost her quarter-final match to Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki just two days after establishing a record of playing the longest match for women in ... Read more...
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Petkovic says bet with coach triggered unique post-match ‘Petko Dance’
January 24th, 2011 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 24(ANI): German tennis star Andrea Petkovic has revealed that her famous "Petko Dance" had evolved after a bet with her coach Petar Popovic.The Petko Dance is busted out ... Read more...
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Germany’s Andrea Petkovic Ousts Maria Sharapova From Australian Open
January 23rd, 2011 - 9:07 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Melbourne, Jan 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former world number one tennis star Maria Sharapova's dream to win another Australian Open title came to a grinding halt on Sunday when she faced ... Read more...
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