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In his court
Winner of the ITF Futures tennis tournament Marin Bradaric is now unstoppable… G. PRASAD
Croatian tennis player Marin Bradaric’s maiden visit to India has been a “big adventure.” Marin, winner of the $10,000 ITF Futures tennis tournament in Tiruchi recently, feels the tourney was the toughest in his career yet. “Not just the level of competition, […]
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Coach’s delight
YOUNG LIKE US Yadlapalli Pranjala is making her mark at the National level. V. V. SUBRAHMANYAM
She strayed onto a tennis court for the first time thanks to her father Yadlapalli Kishore’s love for the game. But, within a few days, the coach at the Sarojini Cricket & Fitness Academy, Sravan, and its Director Kiran Reddy […]
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On court
TENNIS The Aircel Chennai Open stayed true to its character, providing an inviting concoction of seasoned favourites and promising tyros. Let’s take a look at the stars who sizzled in this year’s edition. ARUN VENUGOPAL
Milos Raonic
Having made an early exit from the tournament last year after losing in the qualifiers, Raonic returned this time […]
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Gaining momentum
TENNIS Snehadevi S. Reddy is a 14-year-old working her way up the junior rankings in India. If she can raise her fitness and gain a little maturity, she’d be on par with most – although not all – of the top juniors in the world. Shreedutta Chidananda
Among the throng that will descend on Melbourne Park later this […]
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On a roll
YOUNG LIKE US Having won both the singles and doubles titles at the TNTA-SAIL ITF, Saketh Myneni is now hoping for a spot in the 2012 Chennai Open. K. KEERTHIVASAN
His American accent might take you by surprise. What has been even more surprising is the 24-year-old’s attitude to life and sports. Certainly, the four years […]
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Murali N. Krishnaswamy
Less than an hour before her second-round match against Wimbledon semifinalist Sabine Lisicki, the most-anticipated match of the U.S Open, on August 31, champion Venus Williams suddenly withdrew from the tournament. She later released a statement explaining why.“I’m really disappointed to have to withdraw from this year’s U.S. Open.” She cited Sjögren’s syndrome, […]
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“Enjoy your workouts”
KEEP FIT Indian tennis’ golden boy, Somdev Devvarman, talks about what it takes to stay fit on the court and why training for tennis is very hard… MADHUMITHA SRINIVASAN
The Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, without any doubt, ensured Somdev Devvarman’s place in Indian tennis’ Hall of Fame. And it wasn’t an easily earned status […]
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So, what’s their move?
With just three more days to go before the Australian Open begins, here’s a sneak preview on what to expect from four game changers. SWAROOP SWAMINATHAN
The co-ordinate 37°49? 18?S 144°58?42?E (co-ordinate is a system that enables every location on the Earth to be specified by a set of numbers) might not necessarily ring a bell, […]
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Acing on home ground
DAVIS CUP Will India finally achieve the breakthrough in this tournament with a home advantage? KUNAL DIWAN
For something as bereft of financial gain as the Davis Cup to have held its significance in the greenback-loaded environment of professional tennis is in itself a million dollar achievement. Discreet bank accounts in Monaco and Cayman Islands count […]
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Who’s who…
A brief look at the players who will battle it out on centre court… ASHWIN ACHAL
Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil
(Singles ranking: 27*)
Bellucci is the top ranked player on display in this tie, and will spearhead Brazil’s quest to regain a spot among the elite in the Davis Cup. The left hander has had a steady 2010, clinching […]
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