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Roger Federer Moments V.006: Brute Courage

Idea and Format: Courtesy U.S. It was a fine Monday afternoon in the world's most romantic city. There was nothing romantic about today however. Rather, things were getting silly in France...

Written by Gil about 12 days ago 528 reads 9 comments
One Torrid Day in the Office: How Much Will Roger Pay for This?

He experienced the greatest moment of his career five months ago in this place. Just a few blocks away. Well not exactly , but almost... How much happiness he had felt in that unforgettable summer here...

Written by Gil about 16 days ago 1,190 reads 46 comments
Sachin Tendulkar's Valiant Effort Aside, Let's Not Forget Australia's Courage

Thursday's thriller of a contest in the Hero Honda Cup between the world's two best cricketing nations at the moment—India and Australia—in Hyderabad seems destined to go down as one of those ...

Written by Gil about 22 days ago 241 reads 16 comments
Roger Federer Moments V.005: A Little Bit of that Old Magic...

Idea and Format: Courtesy U.S. First things first. After 50 gloomy days, the sun has peeked out from behind the dark clouds again... Today is warm, and pleasant. Roger is back. Oh that divine creature with the power, speed, and stealth unworldly...

Written by Gil about 25 days ago 702 reads 7 comments
Roger Federer Moments V.004: The Touch of a Genius

Idea and Format: Courtesy U.S. It is not a game of inches. It is one of micro-inches... Even the tiniest of imprecisions in orienting your racket and aiming your shot matters in this game of nets, rackets, and yellow fuzzy balls called Tennis...

Written by Gil about about 1 month ago 1,386 reads 18 comments
Davydenko Masters Shanghai: True Hardwork Finds Its Reward

He had come through a three hour marathon the day before. He had to be tired. And he had to play the " ultimate competitor" in men's tennis today. He had no chance, right? He was just going to be raw meat for the hungry killer whale in Rafael Nadal...

Written by Gil about about 1 month ago 232 reads 23 comments
Roger Federer Moments V.003: "That Shot" Against Roddick In Basel

Idea and Format: Courtesy U.S. "Roger Federer is currently "resting and rehabilitating" so as to recover from what has been a physically challenging year" - So says his website...

Written by Gil about about 1 month ago 1,508 reads 4 comments
Roger Federer Moments V.002: The Greatest Shot Of His Life

Idea and Format: Courtesy U.S. Hello! The Feddy's Angel, who is penning this article, has gotten over her man's defeat (after 40 straight victories—in your face!) on the blue squeaky hard courts of Flushing Meadows...

Written by Gil about 2 months ago 808 reads 27 comments
Roger Federer Moments V.001: The No Look Flick Lob

Hola! No, 'Bonjour' rather. I don't like Hola, it is Spanish. So, how are my dear B/R creatures? My deepest greetings go only to fellow 'Tards' of You know Who. To the others, well it is just a custom, you know...

Written by Gil about 2 months ago 1,797 reads 41 comments
Steffi Graf-Monica Seles and Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal: History Repeats Itself?

Two sublime and graceful tennis champions had become the unquestionable best in their era. Both were blessed with excellent serves, spectacular forehands, intuitive all-court play, versatility ...

Written by Gil about 3 months ago 1,802 reads 72 comments
The Ashes First Test: Australia Wait in Vain for the Golden Ball

They had them. And they let them off. Ahead of the latest edition of The Ashes in England, much had been talked about the famous series back in 2005 when England had cliched a remarkable 2-1 ...

Written by Gil about 4 months ago 130 reads 7 comments
Buck Up Tiger, Roger Is No Longer Behind You

Two great Champions. Two great competitors. Two great pals. He hits a yellow ball, coming like a bullet. He hits a slightly smaller ball. He loves winning. He hates losing...

Written by Gil about 5 months ago 1,073 reads 19 comments
Creature Vs Creature: France's Adopted Son To Stop Argentinean Jaggernaut

Rajat's arguments favouring Del Potro - Click here IntroductionWith the World Nos. 1, 3, and 4 safely in their homes watching the Slam of Surprises unfold in Paris on their TV sets, No...

Written by Gil about 5 months ago 433 reads 34 comments
Modesty Among Sportsmen: How Important Is It Really?

Ok, I know this would hardly be the discussion that will attract fans of racquet sport right now—not when most of us are busying ourselves doing the mathematics on some small (:d) sporting event in Paris coming up in a week's time...

Written by Gil about 6 months ago 242 reads 21 comments
Inter Milan Retain Serie A: Jose's Incredible Treble

As Inter Milan wrapped up another successful domestic season with a 3-0 champagne victory over Siena, the weekend results signalled Inter's triumph in former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho’s ...

Written by Gil about 6 months ago 259 reads 10 comments
When What is "Left" Becomes Right in the IPL

We are into the business end of the lucrative and widely criticised but followed cricket extravaganza in the DLF Indian Premier League...

Written by Gil about 6 months ago 67 reads 13 comments
Chelsea - Barcelona: The Night That Could Have Been

The encounter between the powerhouses of the two biggest footballing nations of Europe. In the biggest European Championship semi-finals, here in West London...

Written by Gil about 6 months ago 406 reads 7 comments
The Fan-Writers' Obsession with a Certain Swiss Tennis Star

[Immediately as you read this title, did you just say "God, there she goes...Not again...!"]"ROGER FEDERER...ROGER FEDERER...ROGER FEDERER!"Now that is a very nice name. We 'luv' this name. We never tire of it...

Written by Gil about 7 months ago 205 reads 27 comments
The Real Madrid Curse: Chelsea Pip Resilient Liverpool

It would have been a comeback even more extraordinary than Istanbul. They dared to defy their manager's willingness to throw the towel in and give up the tie, and they very nearly did the impossible at Stamford Bridge...

Written by Gil about 7 months ago 562 reads 12 comments
The Day Roger Federer Turned a Weekend Hacker

Ah, it was one of those days...the kind of day you dont want to get off bed and step outdoors, forget hit a few yellow balls into the sidelines under the blistering sun...

Written by Gil about 7 months ago 733 reads 28 comments
Can Roger Federer Get a Monkey Off His Back in This "Important Week"?

It is halfway through the always fascinating 'Glam Slam' of the Tennis calender year, and two-time former Champion and second seed Roger Federer finds himself with a great opportunity to redeem his almost 18-month drought of AMS titles...

Written by Gil about 8 months ago 235 reads 20 comments
Why Only England Can Tolerate Jose Mourinho

He branded himself 'A Special One' in his very first PC after being appointed coach of English Football Club, Chelsea mid-2004 and we instinctively warmed up to the man whose celebratory sprint ...

Written by Gil about 8 months ago 417 reads 28 comments
Liverpool Draw Chelsea Again as Manchester United Meets Porto

By the law of averages, this should not be possible. But hold your breath—it has happened again. English football giants Liverpool and Chelsea have yet again been pitted, for the fifth ...

Written by Gil about 8 months ago 129 reads 14 comments
Slapgate Wrapup: The Special One Has Done It Again!

Anyone who googled "Inter Milan" post their ousting from the UEFA Champions League would have found one post match review to a hundred news articles on a certain somebody venting his anger on a certain nobody by the use of "physical assault...

Written by Gil about 8 months ago 115 reads 10 comments
Roman Abramovic: Can he afford another Managerial divorce?

They call him the Man with the bottomless pockets, the Red Roman, the Impatient Boss. Yet few adjectives can describe Roman Abramovic, the Billionaire owner of Chelsea FC, better than 'Juggler Rom'...

Written by Gil about 8 months ago 250 reads 8 comments

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Gil Article Archive

Roger Federer Moments V.006: Brute Courage

One Torrid Day in the Office: How Much Will Roger Pay for This?

Sachin Tendulkar's Valiant Effort Aside, Let's Not Forget Australia's Courage

Roger Federer Moments V.005: A Little Bit of that Old Magic...

Roger Federer Moments V.004: The Touch of a Genius

Davydenko Masters Shanghai: True Hardwork Finds Its Reward

Roger Federer Moments V.003: "That Shot" Against Roddick In Basel

Roger Federer Moments V.002: The Greatest Shot Of His Life

Roger Federer Moments V.001: The No Look Flick Lob

Steffi Graf-Monica Seles and Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal: History Repeats Itself?

The Ashes First Test: Australia Wait in Vain for the Golden Ball

Buck Up Tiger, Roger Is No Longer Behind You

Creature Vs Creature: France's Adopted Son To Stop Argentinean Jaggernaut

Modesty Among Sportsmen: How Important Is It Really?

Inter Milan Retain Serie A: Jose's Incredible Treble

When What is "Left" Becomes Right in the IPL

Chelsea - Barcelona: The Night That Could Have Been

The Fan-Writers' Obsession with a Certain Swiss Tennis Star

The Real Madrid Curse: Chelsea Pip Resilient Liverpool

The Day Roger Federer Turned a Weekend Hacker

Can Roger Federer Get a Monkey Off His Back in This "Important Week"?

Why Only England Can Tolerate Jose Mourinho

Liverpool Draw Chelsea Again as Manchester United Meets Porto

Slapgate Wrapup: The Special One Has Done It Again!

Roman Abramovic: Can he afford another Managerial divorce?

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