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2009-12-01T20:28:00.002+08:00

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Juan Martin del Potro, US Open Giant Slayer

2009-09-15T21:48:00.003+08:00

Juan Martin del Potro deservedly won the men's singles title at the 2009 US Open. The five-set final between him and Roger Federer was a sensational match. It lasted five hours, and when he levelled with Federer, after some super play on both sides, at 2-2, the expectation was that Federer would still do his magic and retain his title. But del Potro's determinatin and energy remained undeterred

Federer Reaches the Semi-Finals in US Open

2009-09-13T01:05:00.005+08:00

Roger Federer is moving full-steam ahead. His defeat of Soderling has placed him in the semi-finals. He will be facing Novak Djokovic. Federer showed his strength right from the start, thrashing Soderling 6-0 6-3 in the first two sets. But Soderling wasn't going to just give away the match. He fought well and got the third set after a tie-break 6-7(6-8), and only lost the fourth set after a

Nadal Goes into Quater-Finals | US Open

2009-09-10T00:03:00.005+08:00

Rafael Nadal seems to have overcome his knee injuries, by displaying his prowess against the hapless Monfils. He has now reached the quarter-finals after defeating Monfils 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 6-1 6-3. We may yet look forward to a finals showdown between Nadal and Federer, and that would be a great finish for the US Open, whoever comes out the winner of the tournament.Buy Posters at AllPosters.com

Federer and Nadal Fated Not to Meet in Montreal Masters

2009-08-15T20:45:00.002+08:00

Image by Lucky B via FlickrIt's a real shocker. Both Federer and Nadal got ousted in the Montreal Masters quarter finals. It's so disappointing. Many have been waiting and hoping to see a final featuring the two players. Many wanted assurance that Federer won Wimbledon not only because Nadal was not in that tournament, and that Federer was the true champion player. It's only a game, I know, and

Roger Federer Wins Wimbledon Title

2009-07-06T01:38:00.002+08:00

Roger Federer has done it! He's once again the Wimbledon Champion. After a riveting final match against Andy Roddick, with the final score after 5 sets of 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6 and 16-14. Roddick was a worthy opponent, and there were moments when it seemed he would clinch it, but Federer was just too consistently strong (overall). The last set of 16-14 tells it all - a question of pure stamina,

Wimbledon Finals

2009-07-04T19:42:00.003+08:00

Roger Federer has made it to the finals. Supporters and well-wishers look forward to him securing another Wimbledon title. He has won the Wimbledon title five times already. If he wins, he will also have broken the record of 14 Grand Slams, an honour he shares with Pete Sampras. It was a disappointing loss for Andy Murray in his semi-final against Andy Roddick. On home turf, the tension was

Wimbledon 2009 - Federer is Back

2009-06-22T17:26:00.003+08:00

Image via WikipediaWimbledon 2009 is now something of an open field with Rafael Nadal's unexpected withdrawal from the competition due to his knee injury. All eyes are now on Roger Federer. His win at the French Open was no doubt a morale booster, and he seems all geared up to snatch another Wimbledon title. With Nadal out of the way, Federer's chances are obviously greatly increased. He does

Wimbledon Grunts

2009-06-16T18:43:00.010+08:00

Well, it's not just Wimbledon, but the fact is that the grunts that tennis players - mostly the female ones - emit have reached such a crescendo that Wimbledon officials, it is believed, may be forced to take some action. The grunts are not only distracting but sound really gross! They have been tolerated for a long time. I don't know whether the female players are just following a fashion or

Roger Federer's Chance for French Open Title

2009-06-07T16:54:00.015+08:00

In a few hours, Roger Federer will be battling for the French Open title against Robin Soderling. Federer has so far been deprived of the title by Rafael Nadal the last three years running.With Nadal unexpectedly ousted by Soderling, Federer now has a golden opportunity to capture the title. Soderling has lost every game he has played against Federer, so really all expectations are that Federer

Nadal Finally Gives Federer a Chance at the French Open

2009-06-03T17:51:00.011+08:00

I have had to take a few days to recover from the shock of Rafael Nadal's defeat at the hands of giant-slayer Robin Soderling of Sweden. I guess no-one can stay on top all the time. But what a pity to give way at the French Open, one of the most important tournaments.Image by drona via Flickr Nadal is a four-time champion, and following his recent continued successes, and he was expected by many

French Open: Nadal, Sharapova and Safina Reach Third Round

2009-05-28T17:01:00.010+08:00

The unstoppable Rafael Nadal beat Gabashvili of Russia in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the third round. In doing so, Nadal has set a new record - this was his 30th consecutive win at Roland Garros. Nadal is becoming a legend in his own life-time.Maria Sharapova beat 11th-seeded Nadia Petrova 6-2, 1-6, 8-6 to reach the third round. This is her first Grand Slam tournament since Wimbledon

Madrid Opeing Ceremony - Madrid Open 2009

2009-05-14T16:03:00.005+08:00

Madrid put on a spectacular opening ceremony for the ATP Tennis Madird 2009 - the Madrid Open.The Magic Box - La Caja Magica - was abuzz with excitement and delight as it showcased a number of acts and performances of dance, music and acrobatics. Madrid Opening Ceremony

Richard Gasquet Fails Drugs Test

2009-05-11T19:43:00.008+08:00

22-year old Richard Gasquet has tested positive in a drugs test for cocaine.The tests were done at the Miami tournament in March. Urine samples tested positive.Image by paulafunnell via Flickr He is adamant that he is innocent. An independent lab test of a hair sample showed no trace of the drug.Ranked at No. 23, Gasquet is seen as a rising star in French tennis.Unless he succeeds in clearing

Nadal - Master of Monte Carlo

2009-04-21T00:08:00.006+08:00

It wasn't the most easy win, as Djokovic put up a good fight, but Rafael Nadal has done it again. He has won the Monte Carlo Masters title - and he's now done it five times in succession, the first player to do so.The King of Tennis, Nadal is like an unrelenting machine. And his prowess is undisputed. Djokovic got the second set, and all credit to him. Nadal just would not give up, and fought a

Miami Latest - Nadal Beaten in Sony Ericsson Open Quarter-Final

2009-04-03T13:09:00.004+08:00

Well something had to give some time. Nadal, after a string of victories, was beaten by Del Potro of Argentina 6-4 3-6 7-6(7-3) in the quarter-final.Meanwhile Andy Murray was in fine form and demolished Fernando Verdasco 6-1 6-2.Technorati Tags: rafael nadal, andy murray, sony ericsson open, tennisRelated articles by ZeNadal in shock exit from Sony Ericsson Open (cnn.com)Del Potro knocks out

Nadal Crushes Murray | Indian Wells

2009-03-23T17:08:00.010+08:00

Nadal in action in the 2006 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Cincinnati, OhioImage via Wikipedia Rafael Nadal simply crushed Andy Murray 6-1 6-2 in the Indian Wells final.What a let-down!One was hoping that Murray would be able to put up a better show. But King Nadal just didn't let it happen. The gusty winds didn't help Murray either, and he conceded that Nadal

Indian Wells - It's a Nadal/Murray Final

2009-03-23T00:12:00.007+08:00

Roddick at Legg Mason Aug 2007 Image via WikipediaAndy Roddick, the home favourite, failed to make it past the semi-finals, but was knocked out by Nadal 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). Meanwhile Federer disappoints again. He lost to Andy Murray 6-3 4-6 6-1.Nadal compliments Murray on having a solid game, and staying focused all the time. Well, we'll see very soon whether the Sccot will stay at

Defending Champion Novak Djokovic Thrashed by Andy Roddick | Indian Wells

2009-03-21T18:54:00.002+08:00

Image via WikipediaDefending champion Novak Djokovic was taken out of Indian Wells by Andy Roddick in the quarter finals. He was devastated by Roddick 6-3 6-2. Roddick was on top of the game with consistent paly, while Djokovic succumbed to a series of unforced errors. Djokovic said he just felt no momentum and this was one of the worst matches he played. Roddick will face Nadal next. It

Nadal Suffers Knee Injury - Andy Murray Takes World Tennis Tournament Title

2009-02-17T05:52:00.003+08:00

Andy Murray has won the World Tennis Tournament title in Rotterdam, but feels uneasy about it, as his win was on the strength of Rafael Nadal's knee injury during the match. Nadal was fine in the first set, but he injured his knee at the start of the second set. Murray's win marks a first for the Brits in the tournament. Technorati Tags: andy murray, rafael nadal, world tennis tournament

Andy Murray Loses His Chance in the Australian Open

2009-01-27T02:45:00.003+08:00

Andy Murray has crashed out of the Australian Open, losing to Fernando Verdasco in the fourth round. There were high hopes that he would score a British win in the Australian Open, but that was not to be. Murray has been unwell. but stoically refuses to say that was the cause of his loss. He said Verdasco just played too well. Technorati Tags: Australian Open, Andy Murray

Venus and Serena Williams Out of the Olympics

2008-08-15T00:36:00.002+08:00

Venus Williams was beaten by China's Li Na in two straight sets. Venus committed a number of double faults, but it has to be said that Li Na outplayed Venus. Li Na moves on to the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Serena lost to Russian Dementieva. The Williams sisters are not completely out of the Olympics, as they still have their doubles to play. Technorati Tags: beijing olympics, olympics 2008,

Roger Federer Out of Toronto Masters

2008-07-25T18:31:00.002+08:00

Roger Federer crashed again. This time at the Toronto Masters, in his first match since losing at Wimbledon. He lost to unseeded Frenchman Gilles Simon 2-6 7-5 6-4. Perhaps he was haunted by his Wimbledon loss and just has not recovered. He was disappointed by his own performance. But he says he will get ready for the Olympics and the US Open. His Wimbledon final was really superb, and he can

Nadal Reigns Supreme After Historic Wimbledon Win

2008-07-07T13:00:00.005+08:00

All doubters can lay to rest their skepticism. Rafael Nadal proved he is the tennis world champion. What a superb display of probably the best and most exciting tennis that's ever been witnessed. Rafael Nadal Anyone who saw the match cannot fail to be impressed and feel they were part of a truly historic event. Nothing can be taken away from Roger Federer either. Down by two sets, he

Marat Safin Disgraces With Spoilt Brat Behaviour - Federer Goes Into Finals

2008-07-04T22:03:00.002+08:00

Marat Safin was a disgrace. Not only did he got thrashed by Federer, but his childish tantrums did nothing to enhance his lacklustre performance. At one point, he hits his racquet onto the ground, then during the change over, he slams it on his chair. What disgraceful behaviour! The scores 6-3 7-6(7-3) 6-4 do not show how badly Safin played and acted during this match. Technorati Tags:

Zheng Jie - The Glory of China - Wimbledon 2008

2008-07-04T02:44:00.002+08:00

Jie Zheng was ousted by Serena Williams in the semi-final, but what a glorious match she played. She has done her country proud - the glory of China. While the first set was unexciting, Zheng really wowed the crowd in the second set. She held Serena to a tie break in the second set losing 7-6 (7-5), finally giving the match to Serena with a double fault. That was disappointing, but the way she

Rafael Nadal Dashes British Hopes

2008-07-03T14:04:00.002+08:00

Andy Murray had his moment of glory, bringing hopes of a British win into the quarter-finals. But the opponent he faced was Rafael Nadal. Nadal was unmerciful, and thrashed the British upstart in three straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-4. Murray looked lost and disorganised. He lost the match in 1 hour and 55 minutes. The home crowd knew, as they went into the second set, that hopes alone were not enough,

Wimbledon 2008 - Andy Murray Raises British Hopes

2008-07-01T17:34:00.002+08:00

Andy Murray, who is actually a Scot, has put Britain into the quarter-finals at this year's Wimbledon, with a victory against Richard Gasquet, snatched from the jaws of defeat. He was two sets down at 5-7 3-6, and on the verge of going out on the third set at 5-4. That went to a tie-break and he took the third set. Thereafter, the Frenchman appears to have lost his nerve, and Murray bashed him

Wimbleon 2008 - All the Women's Top Seeds Out of Wimbledon

2008-07-01T00:03:00.002+08:00

Second seed Jelena Jankovic is out of Wimbledon. She's lost to Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-3 6-2 in the fourth round. Her injured knee let her down. At least she can blame it on an injury. The fact that she had to play early in the day, despite an ailing injury, obviously did not help. Maria Sharapova's (third seed) defeat by Alla Kudryavtseva in the second round was complete humiliation. She lost 2-6

Wimbledon 2008 - Rafael Nadal Rolling On

2008-06-29T20:45:00.002+08:00

Rafael Nadal is clearly a force to reckon with at Wimbledon 2008. He's second seeded, and hopes are high that he will go into the finals, and may even topple Roger Federer for the title. Nadal has been doing exceedingly well prior to Wimbledon. His 2008 French Open win was the fourth in a row, the only man to achieve that sincer Bjorn Borg. Federer has been somewhat unpredictable of late. And

Wimbledon 2008 - First Day

2008-06-24T23:14:00.002+08:00

The first day of Wimbledon saw the favourites go through. Roger Federer had a straightforward win against Dominik Hrbaty 6-3 6-2 6-2. Novak Djokovic beat Michael Berrer of Germany 7-5 2-6 6-3 6-0.Ana Ivanovic thrashed Rossana De los rios 6-1 6-2. Serena William also sailed through 7-5 6-3. Fourth-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova had a tougher time, with 30 unforced errors, but defeated Mathilde

Wimbledon 2008 - Federer and Ivanovic in Opening Matches

2008-06-23T21:09:00.003+08:00

Today is the commencement of Wimbledon. Top of the list in today's schedule are the top seeds Roger Federer in the men's games, and Ana Ivanovic in the women's.Federer is playing against Dominik Hrbaty of Slovakia. Federer has already won five consecutive finals, and is looking to top it with a record of six. He is already two games ahead in the match at 6-3, 6-2.Ana Ivanovic will be facing

Wimbledon 2008 Fever

2008-06-22T00:21:00.003+08:00

We're practically on the eve of the Wimbledon 2008 tournament, which starts on June 23. Many look on Wimbledon as the premiere event in tennis, with its long history and tradition.Many players themselves see an achievement at Wimbledon as the apex of their career, an undebatable recognition, sometimes a vindication, of their authority in the world of tennis. All else are but a prelude to the main

Federer is the Best - says Sampras

2008-06-19T19:18:00.002+08:00

Roger Federer has won five Wimbledons, and if Sampras is right he will win his sixth consecutive Wimbledon title. Sampras says, "He's still the guy most likely to win the majors. He's lost a couple but if anything that'll do him some good, it'll get him fired up."Federer has certainly been disappointing of late. Recently in the French Open final, he only managed to get four games against Rafael

Maria Sharapova Ousted from French Open

2008-06-03T17:31:00.001+08:00

Maria Sharapova gave us some scares and now she has stopped our hearts dead. She exits the French Open, defeated by her fellow Russian Dinara Safina 6-7(8-6), 7-6(7-5), 6-2.She had a real chance in the second set, but Safina managed to save a match point at 5-3, and she never turned back. Sharapova seemed to be screeching with every shot in desperation but to no avail.The crowds were not pleased

Maria Sharapova - 17 Double Faults | French Open

2008-05-29T01:55:00.002+08:00

The scores were 6-1, 3-6, 8-6. They tell how close to defeat Maria Sharapova was in her match against Evgenigya Rodina. Not only did she commit 17 double faults, she also made 68 unforced errors.In the final set, Rodina managed three break points at 4-3. But in the end Sharapova pulled through.Wonderful Sharapova. Let's hope she doesn't give us more scares.

Grand Slam Time Again - the French Open at Roland Garros

2008-05-25T20:30:00.001+08:00

Today is the start of the French Open.Rafael Nadal has held the men's title 3 times, and has never lost a match at Roland Garros. The tennis world looks to him for a fourth win. Roger Federer is still a threat, but his performance has been disappointing of late.Novak Djokovic, Australian Open winner, is another creditable rival. He will play his first game today, against Denis Gremelmary. No

Tennis Ball | Groin

2008-05-19T23:58:00.002+08:00

Here's a little diversion. Ever wonder how it would feel if you got hit by a tennis ball in the groin? We're talking about a tennis ball travelling at 50 m.p.h, which is no mean speed.A tennis ball at that speed hitting the groin is no laughing matter, though it would not be fatal.The guy in the video took part in an experiment to study the effect of such a hit by a tennis ball to the groin.

Justine Henin Retires

2008-05-15T15:51:00.000+08:00

Justine Henin shocks the tennis world by announcing her immediate retirement from tennis.Only 25 years old, she has been hailed by Billie Jean-King as the best women tennis player.Henin says this is a final decision, which she has been contemplating for some time.She will be missed by all tennis fans.

Federer Disappoints

2008-05-12T13:09:00.003+08:00

Wherefore Art Thou, Federer - Rome MastersThe recent poor performance from Federer raises some questions about the durability of the world number one.In the Rome Masters he suffered a surprise defeat in the quarter-final, losing to Radek Stepanek 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (9-7). He had seemed to be coming back on form, but his quarter-final upset is a great disappointment. This was his sixth defeat in the

Davydenko Makes History at Sony Ericsson Open

2008-04-07T19:26:00.002+08:00

Nikolay Davydenko is not only the first Russian player to be in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, but he has made history by winning the men's singles title.He thrashed Rafael Nadal, the hot favourite, in two sets 6-4 6-2. Davydenko is jubilant to have beaten Nadal for the first time. Nadal was determined to grab the title, but somehow his performance fell below par.As for Davydenko,

The Men Players at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami

2008-04-05T19:42:00.002+08:00

A couple of startling surprises have taken place in the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. The newly risen star of the tennis world, Novak Djokovic who won the Australian Open followed by his victory at Indian Wells, got knocked out by South African qualifier Kevin Anderson in the 2nd round. Anderson is ranked world number 122. He only turned professional last year. Djokovic was the winner of the

Serbian Sweep at Indian Wells Pacific Life Open Finals

2008-03-26T22:34:00.002+08:00

A few days late, but as you know the finals of the Pacific Life Open took place on Sunday. In the women's final Svetlana Kuznetsova failed to hold on to her luck and was soundly beaten by Ana Ivanovic of Serbia 6-4, 6-3. Ivanovic's aggressive performance gave little chance to Kuznetsova, though the first set was closely fought. Ivanovic is ranked world's number two.On the men's side, Novak

Maria Sharapova Loses to Svetlana Kuznetsova | Indian Wells Pacific Life Open

2008-03-22T21:51:00.001+08:00

Maria Sharapova ended her 18 straight wins record by losing the semi-final to Svetlana Kuznetsova, also from Russia.The match lasted over 2 hours with the final scores at 6-3, 7-6, 6-2. Though Sharapova managed to get the closely fought second set, she more or less fell apart in the final set. In her own words, she said Kuznetsova just "steamrolled" in the third set.And Sharapova just wasn't at

Rafael Nadal Takes His Revenge Against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga | Indian Wells Pacific Life Open

2008-03-20T14:45:00.001+08:00

It was a re-match that fans were eagerly waiting for. Tsonga stunningly beat Nadal at the Australian Open. And no doubt this was something very much on Nadal's mind. And he went all out to achieve victory.He got it but it was no easy victory. It was a thrilling match. Tsonga took the lead by winning the first set 6-7 (4-7). Nadal got even in the next set 7-6 (7-3). But he was going downhill in

Unstoppable Maria Sharapova | Indian Wells Pacific Life Open

2008-03-18T21:16:00.003+08:00

Maria Sharapova had to pull out of the Dubai Championships because of illness. She is now back on the courts at Indian Wells.And in tremendous form.She has consolidated her unbeaten record of 14-0 straight wins, with another victory. In the second round of the Pacific Life Open at Indian Wells, she beat Stephanie Cohen-Aloro 6-1 6-0, in just under one hour.I am becoming quite a fan of Sharapova.

Serena Williams Reigns in India | Bangalore Open

2008-03-10T13:57:00.001+08:00

Serena Williams disappointed fans in the recent Australian Open. But she has regained some status with her win at the Bangalore Open, beating her Swiss opponent Patty Schnyder in two straight sets (7-5 6-3).The first set was a bit of a struggle, but she put herself together to sail through. She was obvisouly delighted to have won her first title for the year.She beat her sister Venus to reach

Andy Murray Beats Federer at Dubai Championship

2008-03-04T19:33:00.002+08:00

Andy Murray won the match against Roger Federer in the first round of the Dubai Championship (6-7(6-8),6-3,6-4). In his last match against Federer in 2006 Murray also claimed victory.Perhaps there is something about Murray that Federer just cannot quite figure out. Federer is experiencing a bit of bad run. This was his second loss in a row, having last lost to Djokovic in the Australian Open

Maria Sharapova Wins Qatar Open

2008-02-25T23:03:00.002+08:00

Maria Sharapova beat her fellow Russian opponent Vera Zvonareva 6-1, 2-6, 6-0 to clinch the Qatar Open.With this win, Sharapova has secured a winning streak of 14 matches this year.It was a little scary with the second set resulting in a loss at 2-6, but Sharapova managed to stride back with a scintillating 6-0 in the third.

Amelie Mauresmo Talks of Quitting

2008-02-23T19:27:00.005+08:00

Amelie Mauresmo, of France, has not been up to her best form for some time, and she is feeling discouraged by her mediocre performance of late.In the Qatar Open second round she lost to Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand - 7-6(9-7) 7-5. That seems to have made her feel really dispirited.At the Australian Open, she made her exit in the third round, after being defeated by Casey Dellacqua. At that

Monica Seles' Offical Retirement

2008-02-15T22:15:00.004+08:00

Monica Seles, from Yugoslavia, at the age of 34, has officially announced her retirement from professional tennis.She was the holder of nine grand slam titles - two US Open, three French Open and four Australian Open titles.Her last match was in the 2003 French Open.In 1993, an unfortunate incident became headline news: a psychologically disturbed fan stabbed her during a match in Hamburg. Yet

No Politics For Henin

2008-02-13T13:18:00.001+08:00

Olympics Gold Medallist Justine Henin, who won her medal at Athens, is looking forward to the Beijing Olympics. Her passion is, of course, tennis, and she wants to play tennis not politics.She responds to the fear that athletes at the Beijing Olympics may engage in political demonstrations or making comments about the Chinese government by saying that politics and sport must remain separate.I

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Shines Through | Davis Cup

2008-02-11T19:08:00.000+08:00

In the Davis Cup 1st Round, France defeated Romania 5-0.In the match between Tsonga and Andrei Pavel, Tsonga won 3-1. Tsonga lost the first set but rebounded with three straight wins of 6-4 in each of the three following sets.France has well chosen to have Tsonga take part in the Davis Cup.

Tsonga in the Davis Cup

2008-02-03T23:41:00.000+08:00

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who surprised everyone with his brilliant performance in the Australian Open, though he lost to Djokovic in the final, has been called up to represent France in the upcoming Davis Cup. The Davis Cup World Group 1st Round will be from 8-10 February. France will be facing Romania. It will be interesting to follow Tsonga's progress. France has got a bright new star and all

Novak Djokovic Takes the Australian Open Title

2008-01-28T19:35:00.000+08:00

Novak Djokovic beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) and takes the Australian Open Title.It's a great day for the Serbs as he is the first Serb to win a Grand Slam singles title.Seeded number three, he was probably the favourite to win against unseeded Tsonga. Tsonga put on a fine display in the early stages, and the crowd appeared to to be behind him. But the more experienced

Maria Sharapova Wins Australian Open

2008-01-26T13:53:00.000+08:00

Maria Sharapova has won the Australian Open in two sets 7-5, 6-3 against Serbia's Anna Ivanovic.This has been a tremendous tournament for Sharapova, and consolidates her position as one of the greats in the world of tennis.

Champion Federer Unseated by Djokovic In Semi-Final | Australian Open

2008-01-25T19:23:00.000+08:00

Djokovic gave a dazzling display in the semi-final against Federer.He has gained his way into the final by taking out Federer in three sets: 7-5, 6-3, 7-6.Federer seemed to have a chance to recover in the third set but it went to a tie-break, and Djokovic came out the winner.

World's No.2 Nadal Taken Out By Unseeded Tsonga | Australian Open

2008-01-24T21:49:00.000+08:00

Rafael Nadal could not have seen this coming. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga from France put on a brilliant show which stunned and defeated the world's No.2 Nadal in three sets 6-2-,63-6-2.22 years old, and only in his fifth Grand Slam, Tsonga astonished the crowd and surprised himself. He admitted that it was “unbelievable”. This tournament has been producing some surprises.This is probably good news for

Maria Sharapova Makes Mincemeat of Jelena Jankovic | Australian Open

2008-01-24T13:06:00.000+08:00

Maria Sharapova seems to be in top form. She easily won the semi-finals against Jelena Jankovic by 6-3, 6-1. I think Sharapova must now be the hot favourite to win the Australia Open title.Meanwhile, the other Williams sister, Venus, lost to Ivanovic at 7-6, 6-4.

Maria Sharapova Crushes Justine Henin | Australian Open Quarter-Finals

2008-01-22T19:35:00.000+08:00

Maria Sharapova has just had a great triumph over Justine Henin at the Australian Open quarter-finals. Henin's winning streak in her last 30 odd matches was abruptly put to an end in humiliating circumstances.Maria played a brilliant game. After winning 6-4 in the first set, she crushed Henin in the second set by 6-0.Sharapova has sometimes been somewhat unpredictable. Perhaps her recent win

Serena Williams loses to Jelena Jankovic | Australian Open

2008-01-22T14:02:00.000+08:00

Serena Williams was the defending champion and Jelena Jankovic was third-seeded. The challenger put up a superb show, and knocked out Williams 6-3,6-4. This was sweet revenge for Jankovic. In last year's Australian Open, she was beaten easily by Williams. Jankovic's win was helped by the fact that Williams was suffering from a blister in her big toe, restricting her usual fluid movements.

Federer Nearly Got Beaten By Tipsarevic | Australian Open

2008-01-19T23:15:00.000+08:00

Federer nearly lost his match against Janko Tipsarevic (ranked no. 49) at the Australian Open, but ultimately triumphed after a gruelling four and a half hours of play.Tipsarevic took the first set on a tie-breaker. Federer came back on the second set, also on a tie-break, but lost the third set. He sailed through the fourth set (6-1) and the fifth set also went to Federer at 10-8, but that was

Sharapova Beats Davenport | Australian Open

2008-01-17T18:06:00.000+08:00

Maria Sharapova, who is seeded no.5, came on real strong by beating Davenport 6-1,6-3 on Day 3 of the Australian Open. She played a powerful game and led 5-0 in the first set. Davenport conceded that Sharapova was “head and shoulders” better than she was. Justine Henin and Serena Williams also won their matches, and all three are headed to the third round. Photo Credit: iShot71

Maria Sharapova Becomes An Ambassador

2008-01-15T19:53:00.000+08:00

Maria Sharapova has signed an agreement with Sony Ericsson to be their first “global brand” ambassador. This will no doubt boost the sales of Sony Ericsson’s mobile phones and accessories, and it's also a lucrative deal for Sharapova. Tennis stars are no strangers to increasing their income off-court. It's all part of the game, I suppose.

Superstar Lindsay Davenport's Super Earnings

2008-01-15T15:11:00.000+08:00

Davenport won her first round at he Australian Open against Sara Errani of Italy. This has taken her to the top of the list for prize-money earnings. She has earned US$21.8 million. She has beaten Steffi Graf's 10-year record by about US$2,000.

Martina Hingis Banned for Two Years

2008-01-04T21:40:00.000+08:00

The long awaited decision of the International Tennis Federation has been delivered. It's bad news for tennis fans, especially those of us who have been fans and supporters of Martina.The ITF has turned down Martin's appeal, and has given her a two year suspension as of October 1, 2007. The ITF found that there was no other explanation as to how the cocaine could have entered her system. That

Sharapova beats Chakvetadze in Exhibition Match

2007-12-31T13:05:00.000+08:00

In an exhibition match in Singapore Sharapova won against Chakvetadze in two straight sets.

International Tennis Federation honours Federer and Henin

2007-12-19T00:16:00.000+08:00

Following closely from his recent award by the BBC, Federer has now been named by the ITF as the 2007 world champion. This is the 4th year in succession that he has taken the title. No mean feat. It's testimony to his being one of the all-time greats. Justine Henin was named the women's world champion. Also a great achievement for her, retaining this title from last year. Many ambitious

Federer Wins Award

2007-12-15T13:09:00.000+08:00

Just a tidbit of news, in case you haven't heard. Roger Federer has won the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year Award.Federer is no doubt the finest player. And it's a well-deserved accolade. If in my earlier posts I seemed to have put him down a little when talking about his match against Sampras, that shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sampras is one of the all-time greats, but

British Lawn Tennis Association Awards

2007-12-11T17:53:00.000+08:00

The votes for these awards were from members of the public.Andy Murray won the title of British male player of the year. 20 years old, he holds rank 11 in the tennis world rankings. As we all know the first rank is held by Federer, followed by Nadal and Djokovic.British tennis on the world stage has taken a bit of knocking in recent years. Let's hope Andy Murray will help improve the country's

World No.2 Rafael Nadal Suffers Foot Injury

2007-11-28T23:50:00.000+08:00

A little bit of mystery seems to be surrounding the true nature of Rafael Nadal's foot problem. It seems he's been suffering from a foot injury for a couple of years. That hasn't slowed him down much.He's a powerful player, but somehow he seems short on finesse. At least, as it appears to me. I don't enjoy watching unrelenting brute force over an extended period of time. However, at the end

Support for Martina

2007-11-26T18:53:00.000+08:00

The WTA Tour president has announced that they are ready to support Martina Hingis... depending on the findings of the tennis anti-doping committee.I suppose that's the best he can say at the moment. We are all waiting for the air to clear, and hope that Martina's good name will be restored soonest possible.

Who is the underdog now? Sampras demolishes Federer!

2007-11-24T17:31:00.000+08:00

This is thrilling news! It may be the biggest upset of the century - but I won't vouch for that.Pete Sampras pulled off a stunning victory in Macau today- beating Federer in two sets 7-6(8-6), 6-4. A tied first set and a straight win in the second. Superb! Quite a reverse from the first match when Pete lost 6-4 6-3.Maybe my good wishes and cheering were somehow conveyed to him. There's

Federer does it again..

2007-11-23T16:38:00.000+08:00

In game 2 of this exhibition series, Sampras lost again, this time by 7-6(8-6), 7-6(7-5). This was a great improvement by Sampras over the previous match. Though he lost in 2 sets, each one went to a tie-break.Was Federer trying to be soft on Sampras? I don't think so. Sampras is getting back to his old form, but just not enough against the formidable Federer. But he has words of praise for

Martina Hingis Innocent

2007-11-22T01:18:00.000+08:00

It was sad indeed to watch Martina Hingis announcing her retirement after failing a drugs test at Wimbledon while insisting that she had never taken drugs. I really cannot believe that a player of her stature would resort to drugs. Sometimes there are just too many unknowns as to why someone would fail a drugs test. I'm not the only one to accept her declaration of innocence. Billie Jean King

Sampras the underdog

2007-11-21T18:07:00.000+08:00

It is interesting to watch a former world champion playing against the current world champion. It's always a welcome sight to see a former (and still) a world class player in action, and to see how he or she fares against the current top of the crop.Such a match took place yesterday in Seoul, Korea between the former champion Pete Sampras and the reigning ace Roger Federer. The generation gap

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