Wimbledon 2018
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Full Text: Novak Djokovic writes open letter about ‘mental hurdles’ and Wimbledon journey
Becoming the lowest-ranked Wimbledon champion since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001, Djokovic turned around his poor form after a two-year slump.
Novak Djokovic
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Data check: The difference between serving on grass, clay and hard courts
A study done on the association between serve speed and court surface found that the first and second serves at Wimbledon are much faster than at other Slams.
Anand Katakam & Zenia D'Cunha
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KitKat break, clashing with World Cup final, what makes Serena great: The best quotes from Wimbledon
The fortnight of tennis on grass gave us some entertaining matches, stories of triumph and disaster and through it all, memorable quotes.
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Memoir: A journalist remembers the 1960s and how the Naxal movement was portrayed in books and films
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How a Colombian city’s ‘green corridors’ turned the clock back on global warming
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Serena and Djokovic’s resurgence, excruciating marathons and upsets: Talking points of Wimbledon ’18
The revival of Serena and Djokovic – the most dominant forces of this decade – was perhaps the biggest story of this year’s Wimbledon.
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Tennis rankings: Djokovic back in top-10 after Wimbledon triumph, Nadal widens gap over Federer
Djokovic’s last stay in the top 10 dates back to October 2017.
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Grass and glory: After 2 years in the wilderness, Djokovic finds his way back with Wimbledon win
With a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) win over Kevin Anderson, he won his fourth Wimbledon title, first trophy of 2018, and a Grand Slam after more than two years.
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Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Full circle: A month after he threatened to skip grass, Novak Djokovic ends Grand Slam drought
With a fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam crown secured on Sunday, there is little doubt that the 31-year-old is one of the sport’s greats.
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‘I have the game to win these tournaments’: Anderson vows to avenge Wimbledon defeat
Anderson slumped to a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) loss against Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final.
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Rejuvenated Novak Djokovic looking to tune up for US Open charge after Wimbledon triumph
Djokovic, who battled an elbow injury for the past one year, defeated Kevin Anderson to clinch his fourth Wimbledon title on Sunday.
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The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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Watch: Djokovic says having his son see him lift the Wimbledon trophy made it extra special
The Serbian star added the 2018 title to his wins in 2011, 2014 and 2015.
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‘Never count the greats out’: Twitter welcomes Djokovic’s return to winning ways at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic overcame injuries, mental blocks and some spirited opponents to win his fourth Wimbledon crown.
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He’s back! Djokovic beats Anderson to lift fourth Wimbledon, 13th Grand Slam title
He became the lowest-ranked champion since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001 with a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) win over the exhausted South African.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Nisha Dahiya wins Paris quota in women’s 68kg
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra shows a spark in season opener