Champion at Heart: Novak Djokovic, the New Andre Agassi of Tennis Charity
There are some tennis players who play to make their life better and then there are some who have stopped caring about money. The last class is of those who play for others, for the ones who are not so...
View ArticleSerena Williams, the Comeback Queen of Tennis
At 32, Serena Williams is still World No.1, the oldest female player in the history of the game to be ranked at the top, and she is hungry for more Grand Slam titles.
View ArticleRunning Out of Time in Grand Slam Fame Game
More than anyone else, Rafael Nadal, the 14-time Grand Slam winner, has proved to be nemesis of the under-performing yet full of potential next generation, leaving many in the sport wondering if the...
View ArticleUS Men Braced for More Grand Slam Misery
For America's current number one, 15th-ranked John Isner, it's not something to dwell on as the final Grand Slam of the year approaches. Andy Roddick's 2003 US Open triumph marks the last time an...
View ArticleGluten-Free India Ready to Welcome Novak Djokovic!
A look at some of the delicious food items that World No. 1 Djokovic would have to forgo during his brief stay in India and some that will keep his taste buds in seventh heaven without having to worry...
View ArticleWho Are You? Guide to Seeds Rivals at US Open
AFP Sport's guide to some of the players hoping to cause first round upsets at the US Open which gets under way at Flushing Meadows on Monday.
View ArticlePutting Away a Few Myths
Tennis has its fair share of traditions and beliefs. Most however are just superstitions that do not actually help differentiate between players.
View ArticleRoger Federer Threw Tantrums too on Court, Not so Long Ago
Ten great chapters from Roger Federer's life that will tell you more about his inspiring story.
View ArticleFinding the Right Coach, Gender Aside
Andy Murray talks about having Amelie Mauresmo as his coach and his plans for the ongoing US Open.
View ArticleFame Finally Catches Up With Weary Eugenie Bouchard
Eugenie Bouchard was Canada's first-ever Grand Slam singles finalist at Wimbledon, she had clinched a maiden tour title at Nuremburg in the run-up to the French Open and been named 2013's newcomer of...
View ArticleFree-Spirit Gael Monfils Buoyed by Beyonce and the Bronx
In tennis' tightly-controlled, sometimes colourless world, Gael Monfils is happy to be the eccentric, untamed talent who hits breathtaking, pinpoint volleys one moment and tanks a point with a shrug of...
View ArticleHeart and Soul Drives Shuai Peng to Grand Slam Breakthrough
In her 37th Grand Slam singles appearance, 28-year-old Chinese player Shuai Peng has at last made it past the fourth round, and will battle on Friday for a place in the US Open final.
View ArticleAwesome Road Trip for Murray's Fans From Down Under
Andy Murray has a bunch of die-hard fans from Australia who are cheering him each time he steps out to play in the US Open.
View ArticleAt U.S. Open, A Much-Coveted Souvenir Comes Drenched in Sweat
While watching their heroes play tennis is a sublime treat for fans at US Open, the biggest reward is when they fling their sweaty wristbands towards them after every match.
View ArticleRuthless Serena Williams Inches Closer to US Open Title
Serena Williams, a five-time winner at Flushing Meadows, is just two wins away from her 18th Grand Slam title.
View ArticleMarin Cilic Back and Better Than Ever
Marin Cilic, the Croatian ranked 16th in the world powered past seventh-ranked Czech Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the US Open final four on Thursday, his first major semi since the 2010...
View ArticleIn the Wee Hours, Japan Erupts in Celebration
Kei Nishikori, 24, powered past world No.1 Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals on Saturday to book a place at a Grand Slam final - a first for a Japanese player, and for a man from Asia.
View ArticleIndia in Davis Cup - Down Memory Lane
India had their best-ever chance to win the Cup in 1974 when they reached the final, but defaulted the tie to South Africa, protesting the Apartheid regime.
View ArticleOne Hundred Reasons to do 'Dirty Dancing' With Bryan Brothers
Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, won their 100th title when they defeated Spaniards Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez in the US Open doubles final.
View ArticleWhat Does 2014 Grand Slam Season Mean for 2015?
Starting with the 2005 French Open, at least one of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic participated in 38 consecutive Grand Slam finals; two members of that trio faced each other in 17 of...
View ArticleA World of Sports is Coming to Asia
There were a record 17 Women's Tennis Association tournaments in the Asia-Pacific region this season, including six in Li's home country of China, and the most significant women-only event comes last.
View ArticleRoger Federer Targets Number One Spot as Race for London Heats up
Roger Federer, 17-time Grand Slam winner, won his 82nd career tournament and sixth title at Basel on Sunday, extending his winning streak to 12 matches and record for the year to a Tour best of 66 wins...
View ArticleDear India, Back Desi Sports Talent, Not Just a Bunch of Foreign Celebrities
Has sports become more about commercial profit than saluting real steel, character and the determination to succeed? New corporate-backed leagues for tennis and football in India expose a dangerous trend.
View ArticleNovak Djokovic on Top of the World After Paris Win and Fatherhood
Novak Djokovic, who clinched his third Paris Masters crown for his 600th ATP victory, became a proud father last month.
View ArticleHard Winter Ahead for Andy Murray After Seven-Year Low
Andy Murray's hopes of salvaging a frustrating 2014 campaign by winning the prestigious season-ending event for the first time were shattered as Roger Federer thrashed the Scot 6-0, 6-1 to hand him the...
View ArticleFrom Sania Mirza's 2014 Success to the Big Controversies; Indian Tennis Still...
Whether it was Sania Mirza’s patriotism becoming the subject of public scrutiny, Leander Paes’ custody battle with former live-in partner Rhea Pillai or even Mahesh Bhupathi’s differences with the All...
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