Davids and Goliaths of US Open
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Updated on Aug 22, 2014 06:16 pm IST
The 73rd-ranked Kristina Mladenovic has enjoyed Grand Slam title success, winning the mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 2013 and will face off against Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. (Agency Photo)
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Updated on Aug 22, 2014 06:16 pm IST
In this battle of glamorous 27-year-old Russian blondes, former childhood friends Maria Sharapova (L) and Maria Kirilenko will face off. (Agency Photo)
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Updated on Aug 22, 2014 06:16 pm IST
Five-time champion Serena Williams is 32 now and faces 18-year-old US compatriot Taylor Townsend for the first time. (Agency Photo)
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Updated on Aug 22, 2014 06:16 pm IST
Jiri Vesely, the 21-year-old Czech left-hander, is one of the sport's highest-regarded younger players, and will face off against Stanislas Wawrinka. (Agency Photo)
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Updated on Aug 22, 2014 06:16 pm IST
27-year-old Dutchman Robin Haase is ranked 70 and will be facing Andy Murray. (Agency Photo)
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Updated on Aug 22, 2014 06:16 pm IST
Roger Federer (R) will face world number 77, the Bosnian born Marinko "Mad Dog" Matosevic. Matosevic caused a stir at Wimbledon this year when he criticised Andy Murray's decision to hire Amelie Mauresmo as coach. (Agency Photo)
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Updated on Aug 22, 2014 06:16 pm IST
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