Bayern Munich wins Champions League 2013 Title

Arjen Robben has done it for Bayern Munich... in his third attempt...
With minutes left to play and the biggest game in club football once again in his hands, Dutch star Arjen Robben made sure he didn't miss this time.... He scored the all important game winning goal and Bayern Munich beat their German rivals Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at London’s Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2013.

Captain Philipp Lahm of Bayern Munich lifts the Champions League trophy 2013

Here are some of the moments during Bayern Munich's 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the Champions League finals.

Bayern Munich's striker Mario Mandzukic celebrates scoring the opening goal with Bayern Munich’s Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben

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Robben celebrates winning goal for Bayern Munich 

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The Bayern Munich players celebrate Champions League victory by throwing outgoing head coach Jupp Heynckes into the air

Bayern Munich crowned Champions League 2012-13 season winners at the Wembley Stadium, London

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Captain Philipp Lahm of Bayern Munich lifts the UEFA Champions League Trophy with his teammates

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Bayern Munich players pose with the Champions League trophy for one more time 

This season has been a good success for the German clubs witnessing the first ever all-German Champions League final. Hope we see some good competition in the coming season from the Spanish, Italian and the English counterparts. 

Nadal and Sharapova - Winners of BNP Paribas Open

Rafael Nadal won his first major tournament after his comeback from a long injury layoff... in a tournament which fared the entire fab four group of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray. It is an amazing comeback by Nadal and looks like he is a force to reckon with again...

Rafael Nadal staved off quite a challenge by the tall Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro beating him 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the finals of the BNP Paribas Open 2013 men's championships.

Rafael Nadal with Indian Wells BNP Paribas trophy celebrating his big victory after a long injury layoff...

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Rafael Nadal wins Indian Wells Open beating Juan Martin Del Potro in a hard fought victory

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In the BNP Paribas Open women's championships, Maria Sharapova beat Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets 6-2, 6-2 for an easy victory. This is the Russian’s first title of the season and 28th overall.

Maria Sharapova with her BNP Paribas trophy after beating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the finals at Indian Wells

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Russian top seeded Maria Sharapova with her Indian Wells BNP Paribas trophy poses for a photograph in front of WTA 40 Love campaign

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A good start for both Sharapova and Nadal.. hope they continue their form for the rest of the season too!
The men's season looks quite promising with Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray in the race... plus Del Potro, Berdych and Tsonga giving a good fight too.. tight and fighting tournaments ahead for the mens :) 

Laureus World Sports Awards 2013 winners....

Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis were the big winners at the Laureus World Sports Awards for 2013 which got over a few days earlier on March 11th, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

Sprinter Usain Bolt of Jamaica poses with the award for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2013

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The Laureus World Sports Awards are awarded annually to sportspeople who have been outstanding during the previous year. And last year 2012 has been the year of London Olympics.. so, some names from the winners there too.. 

Here is the list of winners of the Laureus World Sports Award 2013. 

• Laureus World Sportsman of the Year - Usain Bolt of Jamica 
• Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year - Jessica Ennis of England
• Laureus World Team of the Year - European Ryder Cup Team (Golf)
• Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year - Andy Murray of Great Britain
• Laureus World Comeback of the Year - Felix Sanchez of Dominican Republic
• Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year - Felix Baumgartner of Austria
• Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability - Daniel Dias of Brazil

Track and field athlete Jessica Ennis of United Kingdom receives her award for Laureus Sportswomen of the Year 

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Scottish tennis star Andy Murray of Great Britain poses with the award for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year

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Skydiver Felix Baumgartner of Austria won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year

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Athlete Felix Sanchez won the award for Laureus World Comeback of the Year

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Michael Phelps receives his Laureus Academy Exceptional Acheivement Award which is a first from Laureus

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Actress Eva Longoria didn't win any award :) but graced her presence at the Laureus Sports awards event at the Theatro Municipal Do Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

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Daniel Dias receives his award for Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disablity at the Laureus Sports award event

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Usain Bolt in his usual Bolt pose with his Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2013 award. The Jamaican sprinter won the World Sportsman of the Year award for third time. 

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Jessica Ennis who won heptathlon gold in London 2012 Olympics was awarded the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award

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Dominican athlete Felix Sanchez won the World Comeback of the Year Award

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Skydiver Felix Baumgartner poses with his trophy for Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year

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Olympic multiple gold medal winner Michael Phelps with his Laureus Academy Exceptional Acheivement Award

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Djokovic completes Hattrick Australian Open Champion

Novak Djokovic completes a record hat-trick Australian Open Championship by beating Andy Murray in a tough four setter.

Novak Djokovic winner of Australian Open 2013 Championship

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"Winning it three in a row, it's incredible," Djokovic said after his 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-2 victory over his friend Murray. "It's very thrilling. I'm full of joy right now. It's going to give me a lot of confidence for the rest of the season, that's for sure."

Novak Djokovic reacts winning his third consecutive Australian Open title in Melbourne

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Nine other men had won consecutive Australian titles in the Open era, but none three straight years. One of them was Andre Agassi, who presented Djokovic with the trophy.

Novak Djokovic's previous three Australian Open Titles and with the 2013 title, Djokovic also completes a first hat-trick of Australian Open championship

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Serbian Djokovic also captured the Aussie Open title in 2008, which means four of his six career major titles have come Down Under.

Novak Djokovic proudly displays his Australian Open trophy in Melbourne

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Serbian Djokovic with his Australian Open trophy at the locker room in Melbourne

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This year seems to be promising for Djokovic but with Nadal coming back soon, its going to be a four-some  (Nadal, Djokovic, Murray and the FedEx) race for the rest of the grandslams this year. Gonna be mouthwatering :D

Azarenka's Australian Open Champagne celebrations

Victoria Azarenka celebrated her Australian Open 2013 Women's title victory in a grand manner with her boyfriend singer Redfoo, part of musical duo LMFAO.

Video of Azarenka with Redfoo celebrating her victory... thanks to Australian Open's youtube channel for this video..

 Here are some of her photoshoot pics and Champagne celebrations which was taken in Melbourne on Sunday the 27th January 2013.

Beautiful Victoria Azarenka with her Australian Open 2013 trophy in Melbourne

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Victoria Azarenka's Champagne celebrations after retaining her Australian Open title

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Vika Azarenka of Belarus at the photo shoot of Australian Open winners

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Vika Azarenka - Australian Open 2013 Women's Champion

Reigning world number one, Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, retained her Australian Open title at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. She came back from a set down to beat the Chinese favorite Li Na who fell down twice to injure her ankle disrupting her momentum.

Vika Azarenka beat Li Na in a two hours and 40 minutes affair with the scoreline of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. 

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus with the Australian Open women's trophy

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Azarenka broke into tears after winning her consecutive Australian Open championship. 

“Unfortunately, you have to go through some rough patches to achieve great things. That’s what makes it so special for me,” Azarenka said. “I went through that, and I’m still able to kiss that beautiful trophy.”

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Li Na of China with their trophies at the Australian Open 2012 Women's final event

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Li Na of China first tumbled to the court after twisting her left ankle in the fifth game of the second set and had it taped. 

On the first point after a 10-minute pause in the third set while fireworks boomed overhead from nearby Australia Day celebrations, Li fell over again and slammed the back of her head on the court. The 2011 French Open champion was treated and had another timeout before being allowed to resume the match.

Li Na falling and twisting her ankle during the Australian Open finals

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The beautiful Vika Azarenka serving during the Australian Open finals against Chinese Li Na at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne

Azarenka crying after winning the Australian Open 2013 Women's Championship for the second consecutive  year

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A beautiful shot of Victoria Azarenka and her Australian Open 2013 Trophy

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Though Azarenka's victory was marred by a controversial medical timeout during her semifinals match against upcoming teenager Sloane Stephens, none could deny her hunger for victory today. Hoping for a non-controversial successful year for Vika :)

Andy Murray wins his first grand slam - US Open 2012 winner

Andy Murray was fifth time lucky... winning his first grand slam title playing in his fifth finals at a grand slam.

Britain's Andy Murray beat Serbian Novak Djokovic in a gruelling 5-setter to clinch his first grandslam at the US Open 2012 championships. Murray outlasted defending champion Djokovic 7-6 (10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 after nearly five hours to become the first British man to win a Grand Slam title since Fred Perry captured the Wimbledon and the U.S. Championships in 1936.  Wimbledon 2013 waiting??

 

Andy Murray with US Open 2012 trophy after beating Novak Djokovic to claim his first grand slam

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Andy Murray reacts surprised after he won the US Open 2012 grand slam championship for the first time beating Djokovic 

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Scottish player Murray kisses his first grand slam in the form of US Open 2012 at New York 

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Novak Djokovic hugging and congratulating Andy Murray after his victory in the 2012 US Open Men's Singles Final. 

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Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears capturing the moment Murray won his first grand slam

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Andy Murray of Great Britain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia - finalists of the US Open Men's championship

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Murray becomes the first British player to win a grand slam since Fred Perry won in 1936

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With his grand slam winning credentials put to rest, Murray will be looking to add more to his collection. 

2012 Australian Open Champion - Novak Djokovic
2012 French Open Champion      -  Rafael Nadal
2012 Wimbledon Champion         -  Roger Federer
2012 US Open Champion            -  Andy Murray

Do we see the pattern here :)  2013 looks to be mouth watering with all the top four men's tennis players being in good form....  hope Nadal recovers fully from his injury and hope Federer still has the hunger in him to win more.. also hope Djokovic comes back to his usual form again.... hope Murray carries forward this victory march.... hoping lots ain't I :D

Serena Williams - US Open 2012 Women's Champion

Serena Williams of USA snatched victory away from Victoria Azarenka winning her fourth U.S. Open title with a three-set victory. Williams beat Azarenka in a closely fought finals and won 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows.

Serena Williams won her 15th Grand Slam singles title with the 2012 US Open championship.

 

Serena Williams with the US Open trophy after beating Azarenka for her 4th US Grand Slam title 

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Serena Williams reacts after winning her 15th major grand slam titles in the form of US Open 2012 women's championship

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Serena Williams of USA jumps out of joy after winning the US Open 2012 Women's championship beating Bealrus Victoria Azarenka 

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Serena Williams with US Open 2012 women's trophy  

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2012 US Open women's singles champion Serena Williams poses with the championship trophy in Central Park on the morning after her victory over Victoria Azarenka 

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Victoria Azarenka reacts crying after her tough loss to US Open 2012 women's champion Serena Williams 

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Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka - 2012 US Open women's finalists

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Lets hope Azarenka and the rest of the ladies find some way to stop the rampant Serena Williams :)  Its gonna be tough..