Us Open 2017
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'He'll always find a new challenge': Carlos Moya backs Rafael Nadal to stay hungry for titles
The Spanish coach felt that it was the 16-time Grand Slam winner’s resilience, despite his age and injuries, that set him apart.
Scroll Staff
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In Rafa Nadal’s hour of glory, there is a wake-up call for the next generation
The Spaniard ensured that the last five majors have been won by men over 30.
Scroll Staff & AFP
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Faster, stronger... older: In 2017, Grand Slam finalists proved that age is just a number
The older generation still dominates even as they age
Anand Katakam
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Three is a big difference: Rafael Nadal not thinking of Federer’s 19 Majors despite US Open triumph
The Spaniard, who now has 16 Grand Slams, insisted that ‘everything is possible’ if he stays ‘healthy’.
Scroll Staff
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Rafa, Roger and the joy of reinvention
2017 will go down as the year when we saw two of the greatest tennis players of all-time show us that it’s never too late to go back to the drawing board.
Ashish Magotra
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Nadal, Hingis, Wu Yibing: Every champion at the US Open wrote their own script
All the big number and interesting facts about the winners at Flushing Meadows.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘Best Spanish athlete in history’: Twitter celebrates Rafael Nadal’s incredible US Open triumph
In a Grand Slam devoid of drama and top players, the top seed lifted his third US Open and 16th Major trophy without breaking a sweat.
Scroll Staff
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‘Did you see that cheque’, ‘Don’t want to look like I’m gonna be his boyfriend’: US Open in quotes
The Grand Slam will be long remembered for Sloane Stephens’ unscripted answers and the war of words that ensued between Sharapova and Wozniacki.
AFP
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A dogged, persistent champion: Rafael Nadal, the relentless hero who never stopped fighting
In 2017, you’ve taught us to never give up, to keep fighting and if we keep at it long enough, we will find light at the end of the tunnel.
Angikaar Choudhury
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Martina Hingis wins US Open women’s and mixed doubles to take Grand Slam tally to 25
The 36-year-old won her 13th women’s doubles title, to add to her five singles titles and seven mixed doubles trophies.
AFP
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I’ll work hard to give myself another opportunity: Kevin Anderson hopes to build on US Open show
The South African said not to count him out even though an impressive two-week run to his first Grand Slam final ended in failure.
AFP
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‘One of the best seasons of my career’: Rafael Nadal reflects on competitive, emotional 2017
The World No 1 beat Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a brutally one-sided final during which he did not face a break point.
AFP
The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis