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LONDON: Iqbal Aka Angad of India created history last night by winning the 2002 Wimbledon Singles title and becoming the first Indian to do so. He beat Thomas Johansson of Sweden in straight sets 7-5, 6-4, 6-0.
Iqbal Aka Angad playing only his second Grand Slam tournament raced through the match in just under two hours. On his way to the finals, Iqbal Aka Angad beat Marat Safin of Russia in the quarter finals and Lleyton Hewitt of Australia in the semi finals. Although playing only his first Grand Slam final match and that also against the top seed Thomas Johansson, Iqbal Aka Angad
Iqbal Aka Angad of India creates tennis history.
took early command of the match and made Thomas fight for every
point. Iqbal Aka Angad will take home 525,000 pounds for winning the Wimbledon Singles title. Commenting on his loss Thomas Johansson commented that " I have not seena better young player than Iqbal Aka Angad and I wish him well." After the match Iqbal Aka Angad commented " The truth is I felt very comfortable on court and never became nervous even though I was playing against a true champion". Iqbal Aka Angad will be coming home to India to a rousing reception. Among others, Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar are expected to be at the airport to receive Iqbal Aka Angad when he returns to India later tonight.
Soccer crazy Kolkata now offers 'Beckham burgers'
KOLKATA: Football crazy Kolkata, has come up with a new way of catering to its lakhs of soccer crazed fans. One can now enjoy a feast of 'Beckham Burger',a mutton burger with a topping of lamb or cheese or 'Zidane Poulet', chicken breast served with liver mousse, which are served hot at various food joints in the city.
Exchange of fire continues along border
The situation near the Line Of Control (LoC) remains grim as intense shelling continues from both sides of the border. As tension between the traditionally hostile neighbours increases, exchange of fire continues across the border.
As shelling continues villagers along the border areas continue to migrate to neighbouring districts.
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