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Wilander, who won seven grand slams but never made it past the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, questioned Federer’s decision to go for big serves up the middle against the Serbian when he had match points. “Djokovic would never have gone for it,” Wilander told L’Equipe. “It is basic, serve at the weak point of your opponent.” Wilander believes Federer is paying the price for how superior he was to his rivals from 2004 to 2007 when he won 11 of a possible 12 Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open titles. Stream live coverage of the WTA and ATP Tours with ESPN and beIN SPORTS on KAYO. Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming instantly > “In those vital moments, Federer was paying for the years between 2004 and 2007 where he dominated his rivals so much that he never had to play an important game,” Wilander said. “He was not tested enough then, it was too easy for him, so he did not improve tactically. “Nowadays, … [Read more...] about Tennis legend criticises Federer’s tactical moves in Wimbledon final

That’s been made blatantly obvious after the Aussie brat’s appeal against being fined $81,000 for a 58-minute first round Wimbledon capitulation was met with the most savage of responses. The New York Times reported the grand slam board’s ruling on Tomic’s appeal, including the letter it sent to the 26-year-old from Queensland. Board director Bill Babcock didn’t hold back, denying the appeal and saying “a review of your historical record of misconduct at grand slams, never mind elsewhere, provides little justification for an adjustment”. But Babcock didn’t stop there. He added a withering assessment of Tomic — all but labelling him a lost cause — despite offering the opportunity for the world No. 103 to earn a quarter of the fine back through good behaviour. “In your case, Bernard, I am sure you would agree there is no historical evidence to give comfort to the theory that you can reform your behaviour,” Babcock … [Read more...] about Bernard Tomic’s Wimbledon appeal emphatically denied

NEW DELHI: Team India is enjoying the perfect Caribbean holiday. After a beach vacay in Antigua's Jolly Beach, the Men in Blue went for a lavish meal on Wednesday at the Indian High Commissioner M Sevala Naik's residence in Jamaica. Board of Control for Cricket in India tweeted a picture of the squad. Cricketers Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadega, Kuldeep Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami, among others with their head coach Ravi Shastri. Team India members attend the official team dinner at the Indian High Commissioner's residence in Jamaica https://t.co/GhEnH3Lxqk— BCCI (@BCCI) 1567048865000 Kohli & Co. were dressed in casuals - similar, white T-shirts and denims -for the evening arranged at the Indian High Commissioner's house. Kohli's actress-wife Anushka Sharma, who was also in West Indies with her husband, gave this official get-together a miss. After winning the T20I and the ODI series, … [Read more...] about About last night: Indian High Commissioner in Jamaica hosts lavish dinner for Kohli & Co

With an astute coach in Mark Rudan, an inspirational playmaker in Alessandro Diamanti and big personalities such as Besart Berisha, the real question is why not? David Davutovic looks as three reasons the A-League’s newest club can make history in their maiden campaign in his latest edition of Duva’s XI. Plus a former A-League prodigy’s Bundesliga debut, the latest on Australia’s Women’s World Cup bid and where Kevin Muscat’s coaching future could lie. MORE FOOTBALL NEWS: Alessandro Diamanti has been a revelation in his first A-League campaign for Western United.Source:Getty Images 1. WESTERN UNITED There are three reasons Western United can win A-League title in their debut season. Former Italy and West Ham star Alessandro Diamanti, impressive squad depth and a stellar away record (three wins, one loss). They’ve shown game plan variations and an ability to win while under pressure. Diamanti possesses the A-League’s best left … [Read more...] about David Davutovic wraps up the 11 biggest talking points in world football and the A-League

Anatoly Karpov once critically remarked that Viswanathan Anand “doesn’t have the character” to win big games. The observation “hit a raw nerve”, says the Indian, who has since become a name as big as the Russian in chess world. “Ah, well Vishy’s a nice guy but he just doesn’t have the character for a big win,” was what Karpov had said about Anand after beating him in the final of the 1998 world championship. Anand recalled the remark in his newly-released autobiography — ‘Mind Master - Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life’ It was made to a journalist by Karpov, while Anand and his wife sat at the adjacent table, after the final. “His words hit a raw nerve. It was a decidedly unpleasant feeling to be seen as a good player who lacked the conviction to win big,” Anand writes in his book. “I was working myself up to display my potential and this swipe only reinforced the conviction I already … [Read more...] about Viswanathan Anand’s autobiography | Of Karpov’s critical remark and Anand’s rise