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VOL.31 :: NO.28 :: Jul. 12, 2008
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There were two rain interruptions, but the pulse of the match was unrelenting. It might have gone either way in the fifth, but Rafael Nadal finally triumphed to become the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win the French Open and Wimbledon back to back, writes Steve Bierley.
’I never imagined something like this’Rafael Nadal, the French Open champion who has set so many records on the clay courts on which he was brought up, claimed that Wimbledon was now his favourite tournament after winning the longest and one of the finest men’s singles final ...
A truly epic final The rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is likely to continue for years to come. And this is good news for tennis. By Paul Weaver. WIMBLEDON / WOMEN'S FINAL 
No question, this was a genuine contestFrom the moment the pre-match niceties were dispensed with to the instant Serena dumped a backhand into the tramlines on Venus's second match point, they wore what Americans call their game faces - with all the usual accompaniments: growls, snarls, squeals and fist pumps, writes Jon Henderson.
ZC is part and parcel of an iniquitous regime If the BCCI is to command respect it must rethink its attitude towards its Zimbabwean counterpart. No longer can India look the other way, writes Peter Roebuck. ASIA CUP DIARY Lawson and his strictures The Geoff Lawson episode causes a furore in the local media. It is a widely discussed topic before the Pakistan coach sends across a hand-written unconditional apology. Notes from K. C. Vijaya Kumar. ASIA CUP FINAL: INDIA V SRI LANKA 
Preying MendisThe final, in the ultimate analysis, was all about the Indian batsmen’s inability to cope with the wiles of the mystery spinner from the Emerald Isle, Ajantha Mendis. K. C. Vijaya Kumar reports. ASIA CUP SUPER FOUR: PAKISTAN V BANGLADESH Over under 60 overs In a fair indication of the huge gap that exists between Bangladesh and its sub-continental neighbour, Pakistan won by 10 wickets, writes K. C. Vijaya Kumar. ASIA CUP SUPER FOUR: INDIA V SRI LANKA More than 600 runs in a day A target of 300-plus was daunting, but the Indian batsmen rose to the challenge. K. C. Vijaya Kumar reports. ASIA CUP SUPER FOUR: INDIA V PAKISTAN When determination won Pakistan had to win and it won. K. C. Vijaya Kumar reports on the host’s victory against India in the semifinal league. ASIA CUP SUPER FOUR/SRI LANKA V BANGLADESH 39 & still going strong Sanath Jayasuriya showed the way, Kumar Sangakkara took the cue and Sri Lanka ran out a handsome winner. K. C. Vijaya Kumar reports. ENGLAND-NEW ZEALAND ONE-DAY SERIES 
England behaviour needs to be condemnedThere ought to be respect and honour, chivalry and a nod in the direction of a worthy opponent, a compliment for the enemy who fights hard and hands that shake with sincerity whether the game is won by an innings or drawn by the width of a fingernail, writes Ted Corbett. ENGLAND DIARY Long may he bowl As Sir Alec Bedser turns 90, four Australians who are his bitter enemies — Neil Harvey, Alan Davidson, Arthur Morris and Ken Archer — fly down to join in the birthday celebrations. Over to Ted Corbett.
Tournament of high drama With his quick, clever footwork, Luka Modric of Croatia constantly took on and beat opponents in the recently concluded Euro Championships, writes Brian Glanville. FEATURE / EURO 2008 Star performers It was a near-hegemony of the 4-2-3-1 formation at Euro 2008. Karthik Krishnaswamy picks his best for the course.
The new shotgun With his stupendous success at the junior level, Diwakar Ram forced his way into the senior Indian side. Y. B. Sarangi on the young drag-flicker. CHAMPIONS TROPHY Aussies reign Australia equalled Germany’s record for the most titles won in Champions Trophy history by lifting its ninth one.
Maharashtra rules the roost Even though Karnataka and Tamil Nadu put up a spirited fight, the Maharashtra swimmers proved too good for them, writes S. Sabanayakan.
Hamilton’s toughest and bestThe Briton raced on the edge of his prodigious talent, thrilling the rain-soaked crowd with a masterful display of wet-weather driving. Alan Henry reports. Britain could lose its GP Bernie Ecclestone has dropped the strongest hint yet that the British Grand Prix could lose its place in the calendar for good if the newly signed promoters at Donington Park do not have the circuit ready on time for their race in ...
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