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January 10, 2004

MOSQUITOES CAN BE LETHAL

The last match of the evening was between the 2003 French Open finalist Martin Verkerk, and the French Open 2003 winner, Ferrero. Not a bad line up.

Verkerk started the match...more

January 10, 2004

WINNER TAKES ALL

Sharapova, seemingly not phased by her elder, more experienced 4 time grand slam winner opponent, entered centre court in her trademark rouge attire with a look of determination...more

January 10, 2004

BEAST MEETS EAST

Max Mirnyi, world no. 1 doubles player, may be nicknamed the beast for his ferocious style of game on the court, but – as Max puts it himself – “ the beast is just a fairy tale character… we all know the story. He’s not all that bad.” ...more

January 10, 2004

ROUND – 2

The second day of this year’s event promised to be an exciting one for everyone.

Chanda Rubin and Venus Williams kicked off the evening with a nail-biting first 3 games – both players seemingly nervous...more

January 09, 2004

CENTRE COURT ACTION

Tennis – a game played by super stars, in an excellent stadium, sponsored by Watson’s water, and watched by clever individuals who know exactly how to enjoy life to the fullest...more

January 08, 2004

RUSSIAN ROULETTE

The opening day ended with a crucial grudge match between two rival Russian players – Elena Dementieva and the promising young Sharapova, nicknamed the new Kournikova of tennis...more