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#DanEvans prepared for the ‘left-handed #RogerFederer’ in #Canada vs #GreatBritain #DavisCup tie

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on February 3, 2017 • ( 0 )

A charismatic 17-year-old #DenisShapovalov, who has been described as “a left-handed version of #Federer” will present the first obstacle to #GreatBritain’s #DavisCup progress tonight, as they take on #Canada in a snowbound #Ottawa. Read more at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/02/02/dan-evans-prepared-left-handed-roger-federer-canada-vs-great/

#RogerFederer and #RafaelNadal #AussieOpen final was a ‘massive boost’ to #Tennis, says #NovakDjokovic

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on February 2, 2017 • ( 0 )

#NovakDjokovic believes the clash between #RogerFederer and #RafaelNadal in the #AussieOpen final was a ‘massive boost’ to #Tennis. The #Serbian, who was the favourite going into the tournament also congratulated the duo on their phenomenal achievement and admits that it… Read More ›

#CNN: Successful, stylish, goofy — why the world loves #RogerFederer

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on February 2, 2017 • ( 0 )

Is it his success or his sportsmanship? His style or his smile? His greatness or his goofiness? When #RogerFederer plays Tennis the world holds its breath. And there was a collective sigh of rapturous relief Sunday when the #Swiss superstar… Read More ›

#Golf: #Tiger Woods looking to #RogerFederer for inspiration

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on February 1, 2017 • ( 0 )

After three back surgeries in the last few years, #TigerWoods is hoping to emulate #RogerFederer and get back to his best. ”As you get older, you change your game and you do things slightly differently, and he did that,” #Woods… Read More ›

#DenisShapovalov looks to be #Canada’s next #Tennis star

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on February 1, 2017 • ( 0 )

#Shapovalov, currently ranked No. 234 in the world, broke into the spotlight in 2016. Along with the #Wimbledon victory, he shocked current world No. 15 #NickKyrgios in the first round of the #RogersCup in #Toronto and earned a #DavisCup singles… Read More ›

Why #Tennis can’t afford to lose #RogerFederer and #Rafa Nadal — just yet

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on January 31, 2017 • ( 0 )

“#Federer and #Nadal have both stood against that in everything that they do”. “They’ve been great ambassadors for the #Tennis and they’ve given a lot back.” Federer and Nadal, plus #AussieOpen winner and now 23-time major singles winner #SerenaWilliams and her… Read More ›

#Tennis: At 74, #MargaretCourt Remains Outspoken on Her Prowess, and Value

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on January 31, 2017 • ( 0 )

#Williams has 23 #GrandSlam and is showing no signs of calling it a career. #Court, a powerful and attacking #Australian, won 24 from 1960 to 1973 and seemed well aware when we spoke here last week that she would probably… Read More ›

#Tennis: #RogerFederer eyes #Wimbledon success after #AussieOpen triumph

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on January 30, 2017 • ( 0 )

#RogerFederer said he was as surprised to win his 18th #GrandSlam title at the #AussieOpen as when he clinched his first at #Wimbledon in 2003, and now he is targeting the All #England Club for a 19th major triumph. Read more… Read More ›

#BBC Sports: #AussieOpen 2017 – #Rafael #Nadal relishes #Roger #Federer reunion

By Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng on January 27, 2017 • ( 0 )

“The combination of two styles makes the matches really special,” #Nadal. The #Spaniard, 30, has won 23 of his 34 meetings with the 35-year-old #Swiss, #Federer, including an unforgettable victory in the 2008 #Wimbledon final. Read more at: http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/38774578