Tennis
Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse to Appeal against Their Bans
Published on 19 Nov 2009, 09:16 by bibanRecently banned players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse have reportedly lodged their appeals to Court of Arbitration for Sport. In recent period, both the players were offered 1 year bans each for breaking rules related to anti-doping.
The decision against Wickmayer was result for her failing as many as 3 times in clarifying her whereabouts [...]
Yanina Wickmayer may Appeal against Her Ban
Published on 13 Nov 2009, 13:03 by bibanYanina Wickmayer may lodge an appeal against the decision of banning her in tennis. According to latest reports, the player pointed out that she had been offered an unjust treatment. She has been given the of a 1-year ban from tennis according to the rules related to anti-doping, recently. The player held the rank of [...]
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Rafael Nadal Reaches Quarter Final
Published on 13 Nov 2009, 12:53 by bibanRafael Nadal has been able reaching the quarter final of Paris Masters by defeating Tommy Robredo. The match, however, was not an easy cakewalk for Nadal as Robredo took one highly advantageous position of 5-4 in final set though failed securing the victory.
The scoreline finally took the shape of 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in favor [...]
Roger Federer Goes Out of Paris Masters
Published on 12 Nov 2009, 19:08 by bibanRoger Federer suffered a shock defeat in Paris Masters. In an immaculate display of tennis, Jean Benneteau defeated Roger Federer with a score-line of 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4. However, Roger Federer looked to be in a comfortable position in the initial part of the match. According to detailed reports, Benneteau was able securing as many [...]
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Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse Banned for One Year
Published on 6 Nov 2009, 15:59 by bibanBelgian tennis stars Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse have been banned for the span of one year. They have been banned by anti-doping officials of Belgium.
According to detailed reports, the Flemish Regional Tribunal pointed out that Wickmayer failed mentioning her whereabouts for as many as three times. According to the organization, the procedure remains [...]
Roger Federer Reaches Quarter-finals of Davidoff Swiss Indoors
Published on 5 Nov 2009, 15:47 by bibanRoger Federer reached quarter-finals stage of Davidoff Swiss Indoors tournament. The tournament has been won by Federer for last 3 years. On his way to quarter-finals, he defeated Andreas Seppi of Italy in a margin of 6-3, 6-3. With this victory, Federer’s number of winning matches stood at 17.
Stanislas Wawrinka, as well, was able defeating [...]
Shocked Serena Williams
Published on 4 Nov 2009, 18:51 by bibanAccording to latest reports, Serena Williams accepted the fact that she was ’shocked’ afterwards coming to know the admissions made by Andre Agassi. For the reference, Agassi, one of the most famous tennis players of recent time, reportedly admitted of consuming drugs while on ATP tour.
In last week, the ace tennis player expressed the fact, [...]
Caroline Wozniacki Qualifies Even After Getting Lost
Published on 1 Nov 2009, 19:16 by bibanCaroline Wozniacki was able t qualify even after getting beaten by Jelena Jankovic. On Friday, Wozniacki was defeated in straight sets by Jankovic. However, despite of getting lost, the player was able to progress in Sony Ericsson Championships.
Wozniacki, the 4th seeded player of the tournament, did not look in her usual self, as pointed out [...]
Serena Williams Advances, Venus Looses
Published on 28 Oct 2009, 13:17 by bibanThe day has offered mixed experiences to the Williams sisters in the Sony Ericsson Championship, taking place in Doha. For Serena, the 2nd seeded of the tournament, the match was a tough one with plenty of sweat going into it.
She was, however, finally able defeating Svetlana Kuznetsova, the 3rd seeded of the tournament by [...]
Andre Agassi Accepts Usage of Drugs
Published on 28 Oct 2009, 13:12 by bibanAndre Agassi, the former tennis player who has won grand slam titles for as many as eight times, has reportedly accepted the fact of his usage of drugs. According to some latest reports, the player accepted the fact in a new book. According to reports, Agassi stated that he did not tell the truth to [...]
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