Roger Federer had this to say after his first match at the Flushing Meadows this year:

"I really have the feeling that conditions are slower this year than last year here at the US Open. It's just unfortunate - I think that maybe all the Slams are too equal. I think they should feel very different to the Australian Open, and now I don't feel it really does. It's great for tennis, but I'm not sure if it's really what the game needs. The game needs different speed at Slams and so forth."

Lalit Modi has given an exclusive interview to London-based journalist Mihir Bose on YouTube. Here, below, is the full transcript:

Mihir Bose

Lalit, is this strange you're in London and you face some very serious charges in India?  Allegations about your conduct as IPL Commissioner?  India's just celebrated Diwali, what are you doing here?

Lalit Modi

Well I'm in London, I'm hoping that the enquiry that is going on in India will come to an end, we are answering all the questions that are required to be answered, we are doing some teleconferencing and we're providing the documentation that is needed to be provided to the authorities and to the different agencies that are conducting the investigation.  And my security agencies have advised me that it's not appropriate time currently to go back till the security situation smoothens out.  And the Indian police have continuously told me yes, that the threat perception continues to be there and as and when I feel comfortable with

Formula One current world champion Jenson Button has given up and now the race for the F1 title in Abu Dhabi will be fought between Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, Red Bull's Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton.

After the Brazilian Grand Prix, the sport stands in an exceptional four-way battle set for an exciting high point. Also, it is the fourth time in five seasons that the champion will be decided only after the final race.

The contenders are neck-to-neck before the Abu Dhabi decider:

* Fernando Alonso on 246 points
* Mark Webber on 238 points
* Sebastian Vettel on 231 points
* Lewis Hamilton on 222 points

It seems like the Red Bulls and Ferraris are quicker than us in the dry, which means they probably have a bit more downforce. But if it is wet that will make it much more of a lottery - Lewis Hamilton

Now that the constructors' title has been snapped by Red Bull in Brazil,

We were at the 2010 ICC Awards at the Grand Castle in Bangalore.

Take a look at pictures from the event: Click here

Here's a look at who won:

Cricketer of the Year: Sachin Tendulkar Here's what the master blaster said about his first ICC Cricketer of the Year award: Better late than never. He was happy that the team achieved the number one Test team ranking in Decemeber and have maintained it since then. He gave credit to all his fans for the support he has which continues to egg him on.

Test Cricketer of the Year: Virender Sehwag- Sehwag who has had a spectacular past 12 months in the longer format of the game rated Tuesday's win against Australia as the best win of his career. He said it was privelege to part of the team and that the Indian team has set their sights on winning the ODI World Cup in the coming year.

ODI Cricketer of the Year: AB de Villiers — We asked AB if he thought the ODI format was still relevant. He said he loved playing all three formats of the game,