Justine Henin announces retirement again...

Belgian former women's world number one Justine Henin announces retirement from professional women's tennis again.

The 28-year-old seven-time Grand Slam champion announced her retirement on her official website yesterday, a serious right elbow injury cutting short the 'second innings of her career'.

Belgian women's tennis legend Justin Henin retires again

The Belgian was knocked out of the 2010 Australian Open in the third round by Svetlana Kuznetsova. She entered the tournament having not played an official match since injuring her elbow against reigning U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters in June.

"I have undergone several tests the past few days, confirming that my elbow has sustained a lot more damage during my adventure in Australia," the 28-year-old Belgian said on her website.

She was ranked No. 1 when she abruptly announced her retirement in 2008, only to return 20 months later and reach last year's Australian Open final. She partially tore a ligament in the elbow in a tumble at Wimbledon last year and hasn't been the same since.

"It is clear now that I have to accept that my career ends for good," said Henin, currently ranked No. 13. "Even if it is hard, very hard, at a time when I came back with enormous fighting spirit."

Henin acknowledged as much to the fans in her farewell letter.
"If there is one thing I could regret, it is that I protected myself too much and could not be closer to you. I hope you will forgive me," she said.

Looking back at some of memorable pictures of Justine Henin.... 

Henin won the "Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year 2008"

Justine Henin possessed a lethal backhand...a stylish one- handed stroke that blistered opponents... I always felt that she is the "Female Federer".
Henin has won four French Opens, two U.S. Opens and one Australian Open before quitting the game in May 2008 because she wanted a “new start” in life....

Justine Henin also served as the UNICEF Goodwill ambassador during her first break of retirement in 2009

A wonderful portrait picture of Justine Henin... a true women's tennis legend that people would remember...

 We'll  definitely miss you Henin!!!

Wish You All The Best...

Caroline Wozniacki - New age tennis teen sensation - Off-court pictures

Caroline Wozniacki - the young and beautiful Danish tennis player is currently ranked No.1 in the world in the WTA singles tennis ranking...

Just 20 years old, Caroline Wozniacki is reaching great heights in the world of women's tennis....
Yet to win a grand slam title, Caroline is known to be a fighter in the tennis court...

Off the court, Caroline is a fun loving and limelight grabbing beauty and never fails to bring the beautiful smile out of her...

Here are some of Caroline Wozniacki's off-court and modeling pictures...

The beautiful Caroline Wozniacki - the Danish tennis sensation

Caroline Wozniacki close-up shot with autograph

Danish tennis sensation Caroline Wozniacki in a bikini

One for the camera says Caroline Wozniacki in this closeup shot

Caroline Wozniacki in a chic outfit... fashionable and making a style statement

Caroline Wozniacki partying with Agnieszka Radwanska in Miami, Florida

Wozniacki modeling... doing a ramp walk....

The fashionable Caroline Wozniacki in a ramp walk...

Stylish Caroline Wozniacki posing in Doha

The ever-smiling Caroline Wozniacki modeling and making a style statement..

All the best for Caroline Wozniacki.. hope her on court actions too win lots of praises and tournaments...

Young Andre Agassi - Once Teenage sensation turned legend

Can you identify this kiddo with a tennis racquet in his hand??
Yep... it is Andre Agassi - a Legend and one of the greatest players of tennis.... :)

  

Andre Agassi as a kid

Presenting here is a set of Andre Agassi's pictures as a teenager and youngster.. with long locks..  brash and bratty....making all the style statements required for a rebel... at the same time winning lots of fan following too....

 

 Andre Agassi was a teenage sensation and a brat-ish kind of a player to start with

 

His long locks and good looks won lots of fans and teenage girls going mad over him.... 

 

He had his share of ups and downs in his career... married Hollywood star Brooke Sheilds for sometime and divorced later.. 

 

Andre Agassi is one of the few players to win all Grand slams to make it Career Golden Slam and also has got an Olympic gold to his name... 

 

Agassi is considered a great baseline player and has one of the best returns of service...

 

Agassi even admitted in his autobiography "Open" about his drug use when he was struggling to come to terms with all the pressures...

 

The old and renewed Andre Agassi who went on to create more n more record... also conducted himself very well.. He came across as a humble person... putting behind all his brat-ish image and coming out of age...  A true tennis legend.. he lives in the heart of many a fans like me...

 

Agassi married Steffi Graf, another legend women's tennis player... and they both have two lovely kids... son Jaden Gil and daughter Jaz Elle...  

a lovely family.... and a true legend...

Nikolai Valuev - The Beast from the East...

Nikolai Valuev - This name rings quite a few bells in our ears because of the sheer size of this heavy weight boxer and also his record.

Nikolai Sergeyevich Valuev is a Russian professional boxer who was a two time WBA (World Boxing Association) Heavy Weight Champion...

He was beaten by the current World Heavy Weight Champion David Haye (in the picture with Nikolai Valuev below)....

Nikolai Valuev and David Haye

Nikolai Valuev stands 7 feet tall and is a giant.. He is nicknamed as the "The Beast from the East" and "The Russian Giant"

Valuev fights Evander Holyfield

His fighting bout record holds at 50 wins - 2 losses (one against the current champion David Haye)
His wins include the one against Evander Holyfield....

Nikolai Valuev and his wife Galina.. see the size difference... a giant with a soft heart perhaps :)

One sweet family this is.... Nikolai Valuev with wife Galina and kids - son Grisha and daughter Irina

Valuev, wife Galina and son Grisha

Lets wish Nikolai Valuev a bright feature and good life ahead!!!

Dhoni celebrates 29th birthday with wife Sakshi

Yesterday, Dhoni celebrated his 29th Birthday just 3 days after his marriage to his childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat.
He was supposed to have his wedding reception or atleast that was the speculation done by the media... But, he surprised everyone by having a quite birthday celebrations with his family and friends in Ranchi.

Dhoni and his newly wed wife Sakshi wave at the fans in Ranchi. Dhoni was celebrating his 29th Birthday

Dhoni and wife Sakshi later left for Kolkata to meet Sakshi's family and some of Dhoni's friends later on Thursday...

Dhoni and wife Sakshi Singh Rawat at the Kolkata airport couple of days after their marriage

Wedding Pictures : Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni weds childhood friend Sakshi

Its all over the internet and television in India right now...  The hottest coverage right now for the media...

Indian cricket captain cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni married Kolkata girl Sakshi Singh Rawat on July 4 in Dehradun. With this Sakshi becomes a famous WAGs of Indian cricketers...

Here are some of the pictures of Dhoni and his new bride Sakshi Singh Rawat.. 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sakshi Singh Rawat - The Hottest New Couple in India

Dhoni, one of India's most successful captains, got married just three days before his 29th birthday. The marriage ceremony was held according to Kumaoni customs.

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat got married in Dehradun on 4th July 2010

The couple is expected to host a reception soon before the new couple Dhoni and Sakshi leave for New Zealand for their honeymoon.

Indian cricket captain cool Dhoni with Sakshi during their wedding ceremony

Bollywood star and Dhoni's friend John Abraham (who happens to be a biker fan like Dhoni) also attended his wedding (minus Bipasha Basu though who wished Dhoni via twitter)

Dhoni's good friend John Abraham attended Dhoni and Sakshi's marriage

His close friends and fellow cricketers RP Singh, Rohit Sharma, Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina were all present at the wedding.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his friends at his wedding...RP Singh and Rohit Sharma too are present at his wedding...

Lets Wish Dhoni and Sakshi a Happy Married Life :)

Paraguayan soccer fan Larissa's promise

Early this week, Paraguay soccer fans got into the quarterfinals of the World Cup soccer held in South Africa. There was something more to cheer for the Paraguayans too.

Its the news about Paraguay's famous lingerie model Larissa Riquelme running naked through the streets of Paraguay's capital Asuncion if Paraguay soccer team wins the World Cup in South Africa. Now, thats a big encouragement for the players of the Paraguay team Isn't it? ;)

Paraguay's biggest soccer fan model Larissa Riquelme

Larissa Riquelme is a famous Paraguayan model who has become Paraguay's biggest soccer fan supporting her team in the ongoing soccer world cup in South Africa.

Larissa supporting Paraguay soccer team in World Cup 2010 held in South Africa

The 24-year-old Larissa has been cheering for Paraguay watching the team's matches at a public screening in downtown Asuncion - Paraguay's capital city.

The 24-year-old Larissa is seen cheering for Paraguay watching the matches in downtown Asuncion

Pictures of the sexy model Larissa cheering for Paraguay with her cell phone in between her breasts have spread like wildfire around the internet.

Larissa promised to run naked in the streets  if Paraguay wins WC

Paraguayans celebrate with Larissa after their national soccer team qualified for the quarterfinals of 2010 World Cup in South Africa, in downtown Asuncion.

Fans celebrating with Larissa on Paraguay's quarterifinal progress in the World Cup

Larissa Riquelme blowing the Vuvuzela... celebrating with the fans on Paraguay's victory...

Larissa blowing Vuvuzela to cheer the fans

I hope now lots of fans all around the world would be cheering for Paraguay... in addition to the biggest Paraguayan soccer fan Larissa ;)

Larissa - from an unknown model to overnight Paraguay's biggest soccer fan & celebrity

Once a little known model Larissa became the talk of the internet because of these pictures and her promise to run naked in the streets of Paraguay painted in Paraguayan colors.
This is Larissa Riquelme for you if you are wondering how her lingerie modelling pictures would be...

Larissa during her lingerie modelling days

Larissa's modelling days

To top this news, Riquelme isn’t the first person to promise this streaking run if their team wins the World Cup. Surprise... surprise.... Argentina head coach Diego Maradona said he’d run through Buenos Aires nude if his team brings home the World Cup. heheee..

Diego Maradona says - I can do it too :)

That I bet wouldn't be a pretty sight for anyone :) I would rather support for Paraguay...