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Mahesh Bhupathi
Mahesh Shrinivas Bhupathi (born 7 June 1974) is an Indian former doubles world No. 1 tennis player. In 1997, he became the first Indian to win a major tournament (with Rika Hiraki). With his win at the 2006 Australian Open mixed doubles, he joined the elite group of eight tennis players who have achieved a career Grand Slam in mixed doubles. He is also the founder of International Premier Tennis League. In December 2016, Bhupathi was appointed as India's next non-playing Davis Cup captain and took over the reins from Anand Amritraj in February 2017. Career 1995–2006 Mahesh Bhupathi is considered one of the top doubles players of the 1990s and 2000s. In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952. On 26 April of that year, they became the worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 ATP Tour World Championships – Doubles
Donald Johnson and Piet Norval defeated Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes in the final, 7–6(10–8), 6–3, 6–4 to win the doubles tennis title at the 2000 ATP Tour World Championships. Sébastien Lareau and Alex O'Brien were the reigning champions, but did not compete together in 2000. Lareau failed to qualify with another partner, while O'Brien qualified with Jared Palmer Jared Eiseley Palmer (born July 2, 1971) is a professional tennis player who won 28 professional doubles titles (Including his wins at the Australian Open and Wimbledon) and one singles title in his career on the ATP Tour. He also won four doub ..., but was eliminated in the round-robin stage. Seeds Draw Finals Red group ''Standings are determined by: 1. number of wins; 2. number of matches; 3. in two-players-ties, head-to-head records; 4. in three-players-ties, percentage of sets won, or of games won; 5. steering-committee decision.'' Gold group ''Standings are determined by: 1. number of wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian Games
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. There have been nine nations that have hosted the Asian Games. Forty-six nations have participated in the Games, including Israel, which was excluded from the Games altogether after Israel managed to win a silver medal (in their last participation) at the 1974 Asian Games in Iran. The most recent games was held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September 2018. The next games are scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Davis Cup
The 1996 Davis Cup (also known as the 1996 Davis Cup by NEC for sponsorship purposes) was the 85th edition of the Davis Cup, the most important tournament between national teams in men's tennis. 124 teams entered the competition, 16 in the World Group, 26 in the Americas Zone, 29 in the Asia/Oceania Zone, and 53 in the Europe/Africa Zone. Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Panama made their first appearances in the tournament. France defeated the Sweden in the final at the Massan Hall in Malmö. World Group Draw Final Sweden vs. France World Group Qualifying Round ''Date: 20–22 September'' The eight losing teams in the World Group first round ties and eight winners of the Zonal Group I final round ties competed in the World Group Qualifying Round for spots in the 1997 World Group. * , , and remain in the World Group in 1997. * , , and are promoted to the World Group in 1997. * , , and rem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 US Open – Mixed Doubles
Vera Zvonareva and Bob Bryan were the defending champions, but Zvonareva did not participate in this U.S. Open due to injury. Bryan partnered Rennae Stubbs, and the pair lost in the quarterfinals to Corina Morariu and Mike Bryan. Daniela Hantuchová and Mahesh Bhupathi won the title, defeating Katarina Srebotnik and Nenad Zimonjić in the final 6–4, 6–2. With this win, Hantuchová completed the Career Grand Slam in Mixed Doubles, becoming the thirteenth player to complete this milestone. Seeds Draw Finals Section 1 Section 2 References Draw at the International Tennis Federatio ...
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1999 US Open – Mixed Doubles
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2005 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed Doubles
Wayne and Cara Black were the defending champions but lost in the second round to Mahesh Bhupathi and Mary Pierce. Bhupathi and Pierce defeated Paul Hanley and Tatiana Perebiynis in the final, 6–4, 6–2 to win the mixed doubles tennis title at the 2005 Wimbledon Championships. Seeds All seeds received a bye into the second round. Bob Bryan / Rennae Stubbs ''(second round)'' Wayne Black / Cara Black ''(second round)'' Jonas Björkman / Lisa Raymond ''(semifinals)'' Kevin Ullyett / Liezel Huber ''(semifinals)'' Mike Bryan / Martina Navratilova ''(quarterfinals)'' Todd Woodbridge / Samantha Stosur ''(quarterfinals)'' Leoš Friedl / Janette Husárová ''(third round)'' Mark Knowles / Venus Williams ''(third round)'' Pavel Vízner / Nicole Pratt ''(second round)'' Nenad Zimonjić / Katarina Srebotnik ''(third round)'' Jared Palmer / Corina Morariu ''(second round)'' Olivier Rochus / Kim Clijsters ''(quarterfinals)'' Julian Knowle / Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Wimbledon Championships – Mixed Doubles
Leoš Friedl and Daniela Hantuchová were the defending champions but decided not to play together. Friedl played with Tina Križan and lost in first round to Mike Bryan and Liezel Huber, while Hantuchová competed with Kevin Ullyett. Mahesh Bhupathi and Elena Likhovtseva defeated Ullyett and Hantuchová in the final, 6–2, 1–6, 6–1 to win the mixed doubles tennis title at the 2002 Wimbledon Championships. Seeds Jared Palmer / Rennae Stubbs ''(third round)'' Donald Johnson / Kimberly Po-Messerli ''(semifinals)'' Mahesh Bhupathi / Elena Likhovtseva (champions) Kevin Ullyett / Daniela Hantuchová ''(final)'' Leander Paes / Lisa Raymond ''(quarterfinals)'' Mike Bryan / Liezel Huber ''(third round)'' Jonas Björkman / Anna Kournikova ''(quarterfinals)'' Mark Knowles / Elena Bovina ''(first round)'' Gastón Etlis / Paola Suárez ''(first round)'' Bob Bryan / Katarina Srebotnik ''(quarterfinals)'' Joshua Eagle / Barbara Schett ''(third round, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 French Open – Mixed Doubles
Casey Dellacqua and Scott Lipsky were the defending champions. Dellacqua chose not to participate this year while Lipsky partnered with Vladimíra Uhlířová, but they were defeated in the first round by Virginie Razzano and Nicolas Devilder. Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi won the tournament defeating Klaudia Jans-Ignacik of Poland and Santiago González of Mexico 7–6(7–3), 6–1 in the final. Seeds Draw Finals Top half Bottom half References External links Main draw at the {{DEFAULTSORT:2012 French Open - Mixed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 French Open – Mixed Doubles
Patricia Tarabini and Javier Frana were the defending champions, but lost in third round to Rachel McQuillan and David Macpherson (tennis), David Macpherson. Rika Hiraki and Mahesh Bhupathi won the title, defeating Lisa Raymond and Patrick Galbraith 6–4, 6–1 in the final. It was the 1st and only Grand Slam Mixed Doubles title for Hiraki, and the 1st Grand Slam Mixed Doubles title for Bhupathi, in their respective careers. Bhupathi became the first Indian player to win a Grand Slam tournament. Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Rika Hiraki and Mahesh Bhupathi are the champions; others show the round in which they were eliminated.All seed (tennis), seeds received a bye (tennis), bye into the second round. Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Bottom half Section 3 Section 4 External links Official results archive (WTA) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Australian Open – Mixed Doubles
Sun Tiantian and Nenad Zimonjić were the defending champions, but Sun chose not to participate. Zimonjić partnered with Anna-Lena Grönefeld, but lost in the first round to Cara Black and Leander Paes. Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi won the title, defeating Nathalie Dechy and Andy Ram in the final 6–3, 6–1. Seeds Draw Finals Top half Bottom half External links 2009 Australian Open – Doubles draws and resultsat the International Tennis Federation {{DEFAULTSORT:2009 Australian Open - Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles Mixed doubles or mixed pairs is a form of mixed-sex sports that consists of teams of one man and one woman. This variation of competition is prominent in curling and racket sports, such as tennis, table tennis and badminton (where it is known as ... Australian Open (tennis) by year – Mixed doubles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Australian Open – Mixed Doubles
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