shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jul 23 2008 | tennis, news
I feel this writer's pain... it's hard to be an Asian minority in any non-traditional field without being seen as a good "Asian tennis player" or a good "Asian musician" - same holds for South Asians.
Quoted: In June 1989, a 17-year-old named Michael Chang defeated Stefan Edberg in the French Open final to become the youngest men's Grand Slam champion in history. But even if you allow that Chang influenced Chinese-Americans to participate in sports beyond the Academic Decathlon, he still shackled us with other stereotypes.
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shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jul 07 2008 | tennis, news
I'm not surprised it drew in so many viewers - with all the rain delays, it was easy for people to tune in as word of mouth got around about the match...
Quoted: Federer-Nadal classic draws best rating in 8 years.
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shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jul 06 2008 | news, tennis
shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jun 26 2008 | tennis, news
I'm sad that James Blake is out - I'd love to see him win a major tournament. Looks like Venus is in it to win it!
Quoted: Sharapova sent packing and an error-prone Venus wins; James Blake is out as well.
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shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jun 25 2008 | tennis, news
This is big news for Federer - should be an easier draw for him. But Nadal is still the one to beat!
Quoted: No. 3 seed Djokovic stunned at Wimbledon.
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shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jun 23 2008 | tennis, news
I'd love to see Serena go all the way - you can never count out the Williams sisters!
Quoted: Serena stops Kanepri in Wimbledon opener.
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shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jun 08 2008 | tennis, news
This is such an uncharacteristic loss for Federer (although Nadal really has been unbeatable at the French Open). I wonder if he's still feeling the effects of mono from earlier this year...
Quoted: Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, becoming the second player to win four straight French Open titles.
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shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Mar 06 2008 | sports, tennis, news
shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Jan 25 2008 | tennis, news
Wow, Djokovic is really a force to be reckoned with! I mean, I know Federer's been sick, but it still looks like he's going to make men's tennis way more interesting...
Quoted: Djokovic ousts Federer at Aussie Open.
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shiwani | Shared With: Everyone - Nov 01 2007 | tennis, news
Okay, I don't get why Hingis is retiring if she really hasn't used cocaine. Her whole career has just been so odd...
Quoted: Accused of failing drug test, Hingis retires.
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