VOL. 24 :: NO. 25 :: Jun. 23 - 29, 2001

A tale of extraordinary champions. What sets apart the champions is not their ability to steer clear of holes but the courage and skills which help them get out of the traps in style. Cover Story.

Wimbletude. Preview of the 2001 Wimbledon championship.

Bulawayo Test. A poor advertisement for Test cricket.

STAR POSTER: Gustavo Kuerten
• Verbal Volleys: Sampras, the favourite
  Column by Ramesh Krishnan

• Feature: Patrick Rafter

• Tour Diary: Rent a crowd

• Opening Salvo: Two rising stars
  Column by Navjot Singh Sidhu

• Over the Top: All about confidence
  Column by Krishnamachari Srikkanth

• Hitting Hard: A great day for Indian sport
  Column by Harsha Bhogle

• Cricket Corner: Bob Simpson column

• England Diary: It's tough to be a captain, umpire

• Third Umpire: some thoughts

• Golf: Nicklaus' Memorial tourney

• Kicking Around: The meaning of Mendieta
  Column by Brain Glanville

• F-1 Racing: Canadian Grand Prix