From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.31 :: NO.03 :: Jan. 19, 2008
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It’ll be tough for the young brigadeThree of the most accomplished and experienced campaigners — Serena Williams, Justine Henin and Venus Williams — grabbed the Grand Slam silverwares in 2007. Will this year usher in new champions? By Nandita Sridhar.
Gracious YouzhnyThe ATP event in Chennai has had its own way of making stars out of not so well-known players. In this regard, the names of Byron Black, Michal Tabara and Mikael Tillstrom among others quickly spring to mind. However, it’ll be unfair to ... INTERVIEW/MARCOS BAGHDATIS 
‘I chat like a woman’“Now tennis is the number two sport in Cyprus after soccer. Lots of young children are playing tennis and that’s very good for the sport.” Marcos Baghdatis talks to Nandita Sridhar. INTERVIEW Playing tennis and having fun “There’s always room to improve no matter how old you are or how long you have been playing the sport,” says Carlos Moya in a chat with Nandita Sridhar. JB GROUP CLASSIC Bible and shopping Venus Williams is in great touch, says S. V. Sriram, who had been to the season-opening WTA tournament in Hong Kong.
A fine innings Virender Sehwag entertains the Saturday crowd at the Manuka Oval with a century before lunch — in 99 minutes to be precise, writes S. Ram Mahesh. CONTROVERSY 
Sydney sinnersThe Sydney Test controversy has severely dented the popularity of Ricky Ponting and his men. This Australian team is not widely loved in its own land. By Kevin Mitchell.
Plenty of drama at SydneyRegardless of what transpires with regard to Harbhajan’s ban, the Indians still have a lot to play for and salvage some pride. It is all the more important that the Indians play well to put Australia under pressure as any deficiency on their part will attract more criticism and of course, some taunts from the hosts on the field.
Emanuel Pogatetz has suffered some serious injuries but rarely gives less than total commitment on the pitch and is Middlesbrough’s current Player of the Year, writes Andy Hampson.
Farewell Tommy HarmerTommy Harmer, who died in economic obscurity last Christmas day at the age of 79, characteristically untroubled by his anonymity, would have been a millionaire today.
Viva Capello Fabio Capello, both as player and coach, has always been a demanding critic of England’s teams, writes Brian Glanville. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP One-sided The six-goal second-half opened with something you don’t see very often, two consecutive clearances off his own line by Steven Taylor in under 10 seconds, first from Tevez then from Rooney, with Given beaten both times, writes Paul Wilson.
Frustrating for ArsenalArsenal certainly had their chances. But they could take only one, though the penalty won following smart work from Hleb and Eduardo will have Birmingham fans still in dispute, writes Jamie Jackson.
A new highKSLTA, the organiser of the Bangalore Open, plans to bring Serena Williams, who skipped the last championship due to ill health, and glamour girl Maria Sharapova apart from a few other big names. Advt Links: • Deutsches Ceeduu Web • Send Gift to India • Flowers to All Over India • Nascar Diecasts • Computer Terms & Definitions • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Used Cars • Domain • Preisvergleich • blog tools • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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