Thursday, March 12, 2009

Tennis Briefs - Sania Mirza praised for her athleticism

The Press Trust of India, NEW DELHI:Renowned fitness trainer Gil Reyes, who has worked with top stars like Ana Ivanovic and Fernando Verdasco, on Monday lauded Sania Mirza's 'athleticism' after working for one week with the Indian tennis ace. For more click here

Daily News & Analysis, NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) secretary, Anil Khanna, feels the game can become the most high profile one in the country with the help of the government and sponsors. For more click here

The Times of India, BANGALORE: Focusing on hard facts instead of tradition, the Indian Davis Cup team have chosen hardcourts over the old favourite grass, for their upcoming tie against Australia. For more click here

ATP RANKINGS (9 March 2009)
(in brackets - positions lost/gained since last week)
SINGLES
150 (0) Devvarman, Somdev
192 (+1) Amritraj, Prakash
317 (+3) Bopanna, Rohan

DOUBLES

5 (+1) Paes, Leander
8 (-1) Bhupathi, Mahesh
79 (-7) Bopanna, Rohan

WTA RANKINGS
(9 March 2009)

(in brackets - positions lost/gained since last week)
SINGLES
88 (+1) Mirza, Sania
224 (-5) Rao, Sunitha
363 (-1) Lakhani, Isha

DOUBLES

71 (+1) Mirza, Sania
249 (-1) Rao, Sunitha
295 (+1) Uberoi, Shikha

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  2. Who is favourite female tennis player in the world?

    A) Maria Sharapova

    B) Serena Williams

    C) Sania Mirza

    D) Elena Dementieva

    To vote for this question please click the link given below
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