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Still standing tall

Sunday 14 June '09

Leander Paes’s resume is painted in shades of black, white and grey.
Yuki on court with Agassi, Sampras

Friday 22 May '09

The spotlight has been chasing Australian Open junior champion Yuki Bhambri all through 2009.
India to chase World Group dream in SA

Wednesday 13 May '09

Usually, the days after a Davis Cup weekend result in a flurry of activity for the Indian team, as members prepare to depart to their next destination on the ATP tour....
Nowhere to hide

Monday 11 May '09

In tennis's world order, Australia are clubbed with countries in the Asia zone, they refer to their home Slam as the Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific.
Waking up to modern training

Monday 20 April '09

Last week, the conversation with former Davis Cupper Jaidip at the DLTA Complex occasionally veered off.
‘Venus match gave me confidence’

Friday 17 April '09

Clay and Sania Mirza have never been particularly fast friends, a fact affirmed by her record at Roland Garros...
Commonwealth Games hopefuls sweat it out

Tuesday 14 April '09

The Capital is already veering towards the sultry days of extreme summer, but Monday’s high temperature didn’t seem to affect the bunch gathered at the DLTA Complex.
Why Liverpool fans are still hopeful

Monday 13 April '09

What's the fun in scoring three goals in 15 minutes and spending the rest of the 75 assured of victory?
‘Grass will be a challenge’

Saturday 11 April '09

Last year, India’s junior Davis Cuppers found many reasons to celebrate, and for most part, the cheers were led by in-form Yuki Bhambri. They won the Asia/Oceania qualifying round in New Delhi in May, defeating teams like Australia and Japan...
Yuki ready for Miami test

Saturday 21 March '09

Disneyland is barely two hours away from Yuki Bhambri’s training base in Florida, but free time is a rarity these days for the 16-year-old.
HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY

Sunday 15 March '09

India are breaking tradition by hosting a Davis Cup tie on hardcourt, out of compulsion rather than choice. Is this the end of India’s grasscourt romance, asks our correspondent
‘The decision is based on our strengths right now’

Sunday 15 March '09

“There is no extra pressure. I only focus on things which are under my control. Playing Davis Cup is always a great feeling. Winning matches against Chinese Taipei was even more exciting since it helped my country win the tie.”
Somdev settles it

Monday 9 March '09

Home advantage and the form of Yen-hsun Lu were the two factors being reiterated as the main points for India...
Good draw but Lu stands in India’s way

Friday 6 March '09

The Indian Davis Cup team will have to deal with loud voices of support for their opponents as they take the courts at the Yang Ming...
Devvarman rides into Davis Cup tie high on confidence

Thursday 5 March '09

Last month, Somdev Devvarman turned 24, but the birthday didn’t quite go the way he would have hoped.
For two disabled teens, Shimla snow brings US alpine laurels

Friday 20 February '09

In the heart of Sanjay Colony, a slum cluster in Okhla Phase II, it is easy to miss the Shah family’s home. The family of five lives in the small room behind their tea stall, fenced in by wooden benches.
Bopanna back in Davis Cup squad

Friday 20 February '09

A truly Indian team — complete with their Indian passports — will make their way to Chinese Taipei for the Asia/Oceania Group I tie...
Tennis finally hits back

Thursday 19 February '09

Shreya Chakravertty The WADA and the ITF have finally come down hard on doping and use of dungs in the game and even though players might describe the rules as 'draconian', they are the need of the hour.
Beckham and the art of survival

Thursday 12 February '09

Shreya Chakravertty The multitudes of screaming fans jostling to make room for their camera phones so they could take a precious picture of the Englishman at the Los Angeles International Airport showed the star power was not going to disappear soon.
Vivek gets ready to return

Saturday 7 February '09

As Sania Mirza tried to see exactly how fit she was during her short practice stint at the DLTA Complex under the watchful eyes of Jatin Chaudhry...
Sania gets ‘fit’ report from doctor

Friday 6 February '09

The evening training sessions at the DLTA tennis complex were in full swing by Thursday afternoon, but the rows of kids intently concentrating....
More than words

Thursday 5 February '09

Shreya Chakravertty After more than 20 years in charge of Manchester United already, manager Alex Ferguson could easily fill books with football formations, smart transfers, and how best to impart the 'hair-dryer' treatment.
‘Really want to get some sleep first’

Tuesday 3 February '09

The crowd. That’s what took Yuki Bhambri by surprise after the teenager returned home from Melbourne, post-Australian Open juniors title, on Monday morning.
Sania, Mahesh find the right mix

Monday 2 February '09

As Mahesh Bhupathi hugged Sania Mirza and stood facing the cameras with a wide smile that showed no signs of leaving his face anytime soon...
Sania, Mahesh find the right mix

Sunday 1 February '09

As Mahesh Bhupathi hugged Sania Mirza and stood facing the cameras with a wide smile that showed no signs of leaving his face anytime soon...
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