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2009 wrap-up: A remarkable year for ATP tennis

By Nistha | Published: December 24, 2009

originally published: Monday, November 30, 2009 at 12:43am David slayed Goliath at the ATP Finals 2009, London. He looks as surprised as the rest of us. The smallest of top 8 to qualify for ATP final showdown for 2009 pulled a well-deserved victory over the tallest Grand Slam Champion ever and ‘Man of the moment’ [...]

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The tennis world seems normal again. Almost.

By Nistha | Published: May 17, 2009

So long due. Now there might be something to look forward to at the RG. For many reasons, Madrid is no representative for Paris but if anything could help Federer heading into Roland Garros, it was to exorcise the ghost of Nadal from his mind. However, if Federer was to beat Rafa on clay, I [...]

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“God, its killing me”

By Nistha | Published: February 4, 2009

Some faces are too good to be standing second. However, the consoling part is that the one standing at the first position has earned it fair and square. There couldn’t be another more deserving number one right now. Rafa not only won what was long overdue -  hardcourt Slam but also millions of heart and [...]

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People who defined 2008 – II

By Nistha | Published: December 26, 2008

The Dark Knight 2008′s highest grosser at box-office and all set to be re-released Jan’09 to cross the 1B mark, The Dark Knight hovered in news for Ledger’s death, his highly acclaimed performance and the movie’s outstanding sales record. The finest superhero movie yet, Christopher Nolan and his crew did a fab job in creating [...]

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‘I am the best, no?’ – At the moment, yes.

By Nistha | Published: August 19, 2008

Ouch! Excerpt from Ford’s article at tennis.com The yes manNew world No. 1 Rafael Nadal has worked nearly as diligently on his English as his grass- and hard-court games, but he retains the charming habit of ending his sentences with a conversational “No?” It’s certainly not indicative of any negativity. The 22-year-old Spaniard has answered [...]

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