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Magnifique Novak Djokovic wins battle royale, US Open title
Magnifique.
In a veritable slugfest lasting a little over four hours, Novak Djokovic trumped the defending champion Rafael Nadal—6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1—at Flushing Meadows on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011.
The No.1 seed had an answer for everything the Mallorcan threw at him—from his top-spin forehands, ripped backhands, deceptive serves and breaks of service.
If Nadal would break the Djoker’s service, Djokovic would come roaring right back with his incisive return of serve. The Spaniard was outlasted, out-rallied and outplayed by the Serb on his own terms—from the baseline.
The US Open is his fourth major and leaves only the French Open to complete a career Slam.
Rafael Nadal: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“Seriously, the only thing is probably you play less times against leftys than righties. That’s the only advantage.”
Defending Wimbledon champion, Rafael Nadal, believes that the left-handed player does not have that big an advantage against right-handers except that there are fewer lefties on the ATP tour.
What he really meant:
“Let’s see, I’m a left-hander and it’s difficult for me to play another.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I wish I was a righty.”
Roger Federer versus Rafael Nadal, Interloper Novak Djokovic
Just one Grand Slam final in over two years between the giants that straddle the men’s circuit. Yet fans and critics alike are terming it a revival of the Fedal rivalry.
Is it, really?
It cannot be much of a competition if the duo have faced off just once in the last eight Slams.
Rafael Nadal: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“I have almost 25 (years).But seems like I am playing for 100 years."
Rafael Nadal complains about the non-stop nature of the ATP tour.
What he really meant:
“The tour goes on and on and I feel really old, like a grandfather to you all.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I want to play tennis professionally for a 100 years or more.”
Tennis Bytes: Wozniacki,Azarenka triumph and Sweeting,Andujar win first titles
Even as the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters took off on Sunday, the 10th of April, 2011, there was more tennis happening across the world.
In Houston, the home crowd had a lot to cheer for when local hero, Ryan Sweeting defeated Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-6 (3) to clinch his first ATP tour title at the US Men’s Clay Court Championships. For Nishikori, it was a disappointing end to a great run that could have provided some relief to his suffering country.
Unveiling the Fantastic Four on the ATP Tour: A Whole New Level
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Marvel comic book fans will surely have heard the news. The Fantastic Four will no longer be a fearsome foursome. The comic book creators will dispose off one member in the January issue. Who will it be? That will be a secret unveiled early next year.
Who are the Fantastic Four?
Tennis Bytes: Of wild cards, Sania Mirza’s parivar and reduced body fat
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Two matches for charity saw the No. 1 and No.2 players in the world faceoff in Zurich and Madrid. The matches billed “Match For Africa” and “Joining Forces For the Benefit Of Children” finished with scores tied 1-1. Roger Federer was victorious 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 back home and Rafael Nadal hit back 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-1 in Spain.
The two stars rarely collide on the ATP Tour. The matches were a bonus to their multitude of fans.
The Apprenticeship of Federer: Long, Arduous and Fruitful
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16 Grand Slams to his name and still counting, Roger Federer, the Swiss champion, is master of all he surveys. One French Open, six Wimbledons, five US Opens and four Australian Opens (66 ATP titles); you could hardly call his trophy cupboard bare. His rivalry with Nadal is the stuff of legend and an enduring story for the ages. His challenger needs just one more Slam to move into double digits and Borg territory.
Tennis Bytes: Asiad tennis,The Indian Express, Nadal and Goodwill Ambassadors
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Sania Mirza continues to delight her Indian fans. She followed up her CommonWealth Games individual silver with an Asiad bronze at Guangzhou. Mirza may be struggling with her ranking on the WTA tour but is enjoying her time in the sun post her recent marriage to Shoaib Malik and a renaissance representing India. Sania and her partner Vishnu Vardhan tamed Tamarine Tanasugarn and Sanchai Ratiwatana 6-3, 6-7 (7-3), 10-5 in the mixed doubles semis to assure the Hyderabadi of another silver—at least.
Tennis Bytes: Stosur Musters Her A-Game For Doha, Mirza travels to Ranchi
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I love Thomas Muster!
The man has guts! Big time!
From coming back from injury and practising in a wheelchair to making a return to the ATP Tour at the ripe old age of 43, he’s shown that there’s still life in the old dog!
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