German tennis player Philipp Kohlschreiber withdrew from the Olympics in Rio because of a broken foot, confirmed Monday the German Tennis Federation.
Kohlschreiber, 32 , head serial number 13, had beaten the Argentine Guido Pella in three sets in the first round of the Olympic tournament and was scheduled to face the Slovakian Andrej Martin Monday.
"For a stress fracture in the foot, Philipp Kohlschreiber can not play his second round match at the Olympic Games," the federation said on Twitter.
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Rafa Nadal complains about the location of the marker on the track
Rafael Nadal complained about the location of the marker on track 1 of the Olympic Tennis Centre, which hinders the visibility of the ball, and referred to the International Tennis Federation to remedy the situation.
Nadal played on that field Federico Delbonis against Argentina and at a time tipoff turned to the referee to indicate the inconvenience caused the electronic scoreboard located near the site of the game.
"The poster marker is too focused and when struck from the area the view of the ball is lost. Glare and light impede the view of the ball. If the International Federation does not know that, forget it. It is in the middle track, "said Spanish tennis player.
Rafael Nadal also indicated that this situation conditioned even your game. "No he pulled open because he saw where it came from the ball the rest. So I could not play. It's not a matter of installation. It is an issue that affects the game itself. You can not play losing sight of the ball. You can not and the game becomes unfair, "argued Nadal.
Nadal played on that field Federico Delbonis against Argentina and at a time tipoff turned to the referee to indicate the inconvenience caused the electronic scoreboard located near the site of the game.
"The poster marker is too focused and when struck from the area the view of the ball is lost. Glare and light impede the view of the ball. If the International Federation does not know that, forget it. It is in the middle track, "said Spanish tennis player.
Rafael Nadal also indicated that this situation conditioned even your game. "No he pulled open because he saw where it came from the ball the rest. So I could not play. It's not a matter of installation. It is an issue that affects the game itself. You can not play losing sight of the ball. You can not and the game becomes unfair, "argued Nadal.
Williams sisters triple Olympic gold, eliminated in first round double
US tennis players Serena and Venus Williams have been eliminated in the first round of the 2016 Rio Olympics after falling into the hands of Lucie Safarova Czech and Barbara Strycova, who pass 6-3 6-4 in an hour and took average game.
American, Olympic champion in Sydney 2000, Beijing 2008 and London 2012, could not stand up to Czech tandem, which was very successful in the decisive moments of grief. The defeat is the first of Venus and Serena in the Olympic tournament.
Thus, Safarova and continue on their way Strycova in the doubles with the intention of fighting for the top and get a gold resists his country. Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka were silver in London, while Jana Novotna and Helena Suková (CZE) suffered the same fate in Seoul 1988 and Atlanta 1996.
American, Olympic champion in Sydney 2000, Beijing 2008 and London 2012, could not stand up to Czech tandem, which was very successful in the decisive moments of grief. The defeat is the first of Venus and Serena in the Olympic tournament.
Thus, Safarova and continue on their way Strycova in the doubles with the intention of fighting for the top and get a gold resists his country. Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka were silver in London, while Jana Novotna and Helena Suková (CZE) suffered the same fate in Seoul 1988 and Atlanta 1996.
Del Potro is charged to Djokovic in the first round of Rio
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was eliminated in his Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro to fall (7-6 (4), 7-6 (2)) on Sunday against Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, who may aspire to defend his podium London 2012, where he defeated precisely by the Serbian bronze.
The world number one, bronze in Beijing 2008, tearfully bid farewell to the Olympic Tennis Centre in Rio. The dream of gold for a player with almost no crack in the past two years vanished in the first game. A spectacular collision between two giants.
The Belgrade, which once closed the Grand Slam this year with Roland Garros seeking to join Rafa Nadal and Andre Agassi as the only ones with the four 'big' and an Olympic gold, he found the silver lining in a Del Potro who enjoyed a revival which also ended in tears.
The Argentine were of joy, to remember the suffering and work back on track in early 2016 after a year of injuries and recovery. US Open champion in 2009 shone as before, almost doubling the winning blows of his opponent after the match, surpassing the 40.
Del Potro won the right to dream without giving a ball 'break', forcing the world number one from the first game. In the ninth game again saved in Serbian, but in sudden death, the Argentine was a block of ice to close its first partial victory.
The Tandil continued hitting him with everything in the second set. Djokovic looked its best but just enough for him to defend himself, not to attack a Del Potro ended with Serbian resistance in a new 'tie-break' carats. The player unrivaled champion in the last year and a half of 18 degrees, left heartbroken before a 'Delp' is back.
The world number one, bronze in Beijing 2008, tearfully bid farewell to the Olympic Tennis Centre in Rio. The dream of gold for a player with almost no crack in the past two years vanished in the first game. A spectacular collision between two giants.
The Belgrade, which once closed the Grand Slam this year with Roland Garros seeking to join Rafa Nadal and Andre Agassi as the only ones with the four 'big' and an Olympic gold, he found the silver lining in a Del Potro who enjoyed a revival which also ended in tears.
The Argentine were of joy, to remember the suffering and work back on track in early 2016 after a year of injuries and recovery. US Open champion in 2009 shone as before, almost doubling the winning blows of his opponent after the match, surpassing the 40.
Del Potro won the right to dream without giving a ball 'break', forcing the world number one from the first game. In the ninth game again saved in Serbian, but in sudden death, the Argentine was a block of ice to close its first partial victory.
The Tandil continued hitting him with everything in the second set. Djokovic looked its best but just enough for him to defend himself, not to attack a Del Potro ended with Serbian resistance in a new 'tie-break' carats. The player unrivaled champion in the last year and a half of 18 degrees, left heartbroken before a 'Delp' is back.
The desolation of Djokovic: "It's one of the toughest defeats"
Novak Djokovic tearfully left the center court at the Olympic site, staring at the floor and empty eyes, resigned to assimilate "one of the toughest defeats" of his career.
Only gold leaves out the Serbian pantheon . Rio was his third attempt. A new frustration. Once escaping.
The image of Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro in the network, holding each other, will be one of the sensations of the Games. The dominator of world tennis for comfort.
"It's one of the hardest of my life, my career defeats," he said. "Del Potro was better than me. In the important points played an extraordinary way. We must congratulate" assumed the Balkan tennis player, who conceded their fifth defeat all season.
"It's a disappointment to me. But as a friend and for all that has gone through injuries I'm happy for him," said the tennis player from Belgrade, newly winner in Toronto and holder twelve Grand Slam titles.
"This defeat is hard. It's not easy to assimilate. It is not the first time I lose a match but this tournament is special," admitted Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic, like Juan Martin del Potro, was part of the extravaganza that looked at the main site of the Olympic Tennis Centre.
The stands divided, hailed the Serbian and Argentine. Both players participated in the show.
"I have rarely experienced an atmosphere like this. I felt as if my country. I got out. I appreciate it," he lamented the world number one.
Only gold leaves out the Serbian pantheon . Rio was his third attempt. A new frustration. Once escaping.
The image of Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro in the network, holding each other, will be one of the sensations of the Games. The dominator of world tennis for comfort.
"It's one of the hardest of my life, my career defeats," he said. "Del Potro was better than me. In the important points played an extraordinary way. We must congratulate" assumed the Balkan tennis player, who conceded their fifth defeat all season.
"It's a disappointment to me. But as a friend and for all that has gone through injuries I'm happy for him," said the tennis player from Belgrade, newly winner in Toronto and holder twelve Grand Slam titles.
"This defeat is hard. It's not easy to assimilate. It is not the first time I lose a match but this tournament is special," admitted Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic, like Juan Martin del Potro, was part of the extravaganza that looked at the main site of the Olympic Tennis Centre.
The stands divided, hailed the Serbian and Argentine. Both players participated in the show.
"I have rarely experienced an atmosphere like this. I felt as if my country. I got out. I appreciate it," he lamented the world number one.
Del Potro: "I did not expect to win, I'm surprised the level I've ever had"
Juan Martin del Potro was elated after beating world number one, Novak Djokovic, in a game that enjoyed and that "not expect to win or to offer the high level proven game. "
"It was a wonderful evening from the previous, from the drawing. The expectations were very high and I kept thinking what this party. I did not think winning it. I'm surprised the level I've had," admitted Del Potro.
Del Potro again feel happiness after crossing the desert so long ago suffered because of his injured right wrist. "After what I've struggled to return to play tennis again beat a number one"
"It was two and a half hours of intensity spectacular game. People enjoyed. I was tired but I enjoyed it. I wanted to win but also to continue the match because I was nice evening and a great heat in the stands, a large colorful" revealed the tennis player from Tandil.
Juan Martin del Potro highlighted its good level on the track. "I've played very well with my right. I came to enjoy when the beat so that people clamored from the podium. We made a dream night," he said.
Del Potro had words for Djokovic, who pined for a gold medal. "He has played at Wimbledon for example, mourn with sadness to me and him backwards. Djokovic is a great champion and a friend of the circuit. I know how important for him was this event and the gold medal but he also knows the effort I've done. We have great respect for both. We have good wave, "he said.
"It was a wonderful evening from the previous, from the drawing. The expectations were very high and I kept thinking what this party. I did not think winning it. I'm surprised the level I've had," admitted Del Potro.
Del Potro again feel happiness after crossing the desert so long ago suffered because of his injured right wrist. "After what I've struggled to return to play tennis again beat a number one"
"It was two and a half hours of intensity spectacular game. People enjoyed. I was tired but I enjoyed it. I wanted to win but also to continue the match because I was nice evening and a great heat in the stands, a large colorful" revealed the tennis player from Tandil.
Juan Martin del Potro highlighted its good level on the track. "I've played very well with my right. I came to enjoy when the beat so that people clamored from the podium. We made a dream night," he said.
Del Potro had words for Djokovic, who pined for a gold medal. "He has played at Wimbledon for example, mourn with sadness to me and him backwards. Djokovic is a great champion and a friend of the circuit. I know how important for him was this event and the gold medal but he also knows the effort I've done. We have great respect for both. We have good wave, "he said.
luni, 1 august 2016
Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina won the tournament in Montreal in doubles
In the final match they beat Rumanian Simona Halep and Monica Niculescu with a score of 6: 3, 7: 6.
Also in Canada, another weighty won the best tennis player of the world Novak Djokovic. The Serb won a record, already the 30th, "Masters" in his career. At this time in Toronto. Rival Japanese Kei Nishikori was, seeded number three. In the opening set, Djokovic is expected to impose their game and 6: 3. In the second installment of the Japanese, they say, it rested, but this set was for the first racket of the world. 7: 5.
Also in Canada, another weighty won the best tennis player of the world Novak Djokovic. The Serb won a record, already the 30th, "Masters" in his career. At this time in Toronto. Rival Japanese Kei Nishikori was, seeded number three. In the opening set, Djokovic is expected to impose their game and 6: 3. In the second installment of the Japanese, they say, it rested, but this set was for the first racket of the world. 7: 5.
marți, 19 iulie 2016
Romanian tennis will have a new modern arena
President of the Romanian Tennis Federation, George Cosac, announced that Bucharest will be built an arena modern.
Cosac said he had had a conversation with the governor of the NBR , Mugur Isarescu , and he conveyed that he agrees to cede land for the construction of the base, in progress. "I met with the governor and told me that it is with us, support us and try to make a common front. we'll make available two football fields so as to build an arena nine tennis, worthy of claims from Romania and reappear on the map that organizes competitions of the highest level, "said the show Cosac BRD tennis Insider from Treizecizero .
This year tennis tournament in Bucharest not been could be played on the ground central, dark ISU. for this reason, Men tournament sponsored by Ion Tiriac has moved since 2017 in Budapest. this year he went on a compromise version, the organizers managed to mount two stands near a land joined with the written consent of the ATP and WTA .
Cosac said he had had a conversation with the governor of the NBR , Mugur Isarescu , and he conveyed that he agrees to cede land for the construction of the base, in progress. "I met with the governor and told me that it is with us, support us and try to make a common front. we'll make available two football fields so as to build an arena nine tennis, worthy of claims from Romania and reappear on the map that organizes competitions of the highest level, "said the show Cosac BRD tennis Insider from Treizecizero .
This year tennis tournament in Bucharest not been could be played on the ground central, dark ISU. for this reason, Men tournament sponsored by Ion Tiriac has moved since 2017 in Budapest. this year he went on a compromise version, the organizers managed to mount two stands near a land joined with the written consent of the ATP and WTA .
miercuri, 29 iunie 2016
Roger Federer - Marcus Wilis: The tennis party (6-0 6-3 6-4)
Roger Federer wins easily to Marcus Willis 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 and ends the career in Wimbledon which has so far been the great sensation of the tournament.
Roger Federer: For the first time in history the Central Court of the All England Club not unanimously supported Roger Federer. The inside story of his rival, a humble teacher of a London club , the game became a party of tennis. In a match in which Federer tried to enjoy his opponent and enjoy it. With a bemused smile between points that made the wager on a treat for the senses.
Marcus Wilis: The Cinderella of the tournament. The miracle man. The dream of a June afternoon . In that scenario he did what he could and tried to feel comfortable, to a player who proved to be infinitely superior. Despite the avalanche of game that was in front, Marcus Wilis not lost his smile and did enjoy the stands with sparkles and harangues an audience delivered to your cause.
As expected it was Marcus Willis stage. Although he entered track with clear intentions to enjoy it and make this a real party, the first set choked from the first stroke and was literally swept her opponent in just 24 minutes. However, in the second round he changed the script. With a more relaxed Roger Federer, English tennis player points more easily found and celebrated in style. Even the chair umpire, with a funny face, he finally empathize with the cause of Marcus Willis .
The box of thunder broke in the third set. And nerveless, British tennis player found that point of madness in his game that has led to this second round of Wimbledon. And from there they could compete as equals to a whole Roger Federer. Swiss tennis player upped the intensity of their game in the final moments of the match to finish ending the dream of Marcus Willis, who left the track hailed as a true national hero.
OUR VIEW: Tennis is a sport where only highlight the great figures. But under his shadow they survived by a vast majority of players who can barely make ends meet. Travel, subsistence and hotels are expenses that make the practice of this sport a pipe dream for many of them. Marcus Willis's represented today at the Central Court of Wimbledon against the best tennis player in history.
Roger Federer: For the first time in history the Central Court of the All England Club not unanimously supported Roger Federer. The inside story of his rival, a humble teacher of a London club , the game became a party of tennis. In a match in which Federer tried to enjoy his opponent and enjoy it. With a bemused smile between points that made the wager on a treat for the senses.
Marcus Wilis: The Cinderella of the tournament. The miracle man. The dream of a June afternoon . In that scenario he did what he could and tried to feel comfortable, to a player who proved to be infinitely superior. Despite the avalanche of game that was in front, Marcus Wilis not lost his smile and did enjoy the stands with sparkles and harangues an audience delivered to your cause.
Centre Court. Playing Roger Federer.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 29, 2016
No wonder Marcus Willis can't stop smiling...#Wimbledon https://t.co/R7h3VRIvnr
As expected it was Marcus Willis stage. Although he entered track with clear intentions to enjoy it and make this a real party, the first set choked from the first stroke and was literally swept her opponent in just 24 minutes. However, in the second round he changed the script. With a more relaxed Roger Federer, English tennis player points more easily found and celebrated in style. Even the chair umpire, with a funny face, he finally empathize with the cause of Marcus Willis .
The box of thunder broke in the third set. And nerveless, British tennis player found that point of madness in his game that has led to this second round of Wimbledon. And from there they could compete as equals to a whole Roger Federer. Swiss tennis player upped the intensity of their game in the final moments of the match to finish ending the dream of Marcus Willis, who left the track hailed as a true national hero.
Classy.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 29, 2016
Roger Federer hangs back to let Marcus Willis soak up the crowd's applause.#Wimbledon https://t.co/Wby6YU4bIz
OUR VIEW: Tennis is a sport where only highlight the great figures. But under his shadow they survived by a vast majority of players who can barely make ends meet. Travel, subsistence and hotels are expenses that make the practice of this sport a pipe dream for many of them. Marcus Willis's represented today at the Central Court of Wimbledon against the best tennis player in history.
sâmbătă, 23 aprilie 2016
What happened to ... Juan Carlos Ferrero?
One of the great heroes of the modern history of Spanish tennis, Juan Carlos Ferrero has the honor of being one of the three Spaniards having reached the No. 1 world tennis. He won Roland Garros and is now dedicated to continue being champions at the controls of the prestigious academy Equelite.
Before the arrival of Rafa Nadal , tennis in our country was a sport that gave so much joy. In fact, there are only three Spanish players who have managed to be No. 1 ATP ranking . In addition to the Mallorcan Carlos Moya , complete the podium Juan Carlos Ferrero , who managed to ascend to Mount Olympus tennis for eight weeks in 2003 .
It was precisely that year when he joined the prestigious roster her only Grand Slam. Paris to put his feet to beat in the finals of Roland Garros for incontestable Martin Verkerk 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 . Reach two Grand Slam finals and won four Masters 1000 and other 16 ATP titles , in addition to achieving the ATP World Tour Finals in 2002 .
Juan Carlos Ferrero hung the racket in October 2012. He did it at home, in the tournament in Valencia , eyes soaked in tears and with the public of their land on his feet cheering a champion . He was 32 and, for many, still a lot of tennis to offer .
But Ferrero withdrew from the court.
Rather, quite the opposite, because it is closer than ever to the sport he loves only now in another important and exciting or more than the player field. And the Valencian extenista is now CEO of a prestigious academy that bears his name: JC Ferrero Equelite .
There, Ferrero oversees the evolution of some of the most promising players of the national and international scene . Among diamonds whose growth Ferrero monitors include three players who are in the national Top5 U16 or the youngest of Top100 of the ATP, Spanish Pablo Carreno .
Since 2013, Ferrero was also director of the ATP 500 tournament in Valencia , although problems with the Valencian government was forced to sell the license despite having earned international recognition. Besides tennis, Juan Carlos Ferrero also has business in the sector hospitality.
Before the arrival of Rafa Nadal , tennis in our country was a sport that gave so much joy. In fact, there are only three Spanish players who have managed to be No. 1 ATP ranking . In addition to the Mallorcan Carlos Moya , complete the podium Juan Carlos Ferrero , who managed to ascend to Mount Olympus tennis for eight weeks in 2003 .
It was precisely that year when he joined the prestigious roster her only Grand Slam. Paris to put his feet to beat in the finals of Roland Garros for incontestable Martin Verkerk 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 . Reach two Grand Slam finals and won four Masters 1000 and other 16 ATP titles , in addition to achieving the ATP World Tour Finals in 2002 .
Juan Carlos Ferrero hung the racket in October 2012. He did it at home, in the tournament in Valencia , eyes soaked in tears and with the public of their land on his feet cheering a champion . He was 32 and, for many, still a lot of tennis to offer .
Juan Carlos Ferrero current life
But Ferrero withdrew from the court.
Rather, quite the opposite, because it is closer than ever to the sport he loves only now in another important and exciting or more than the player field. And the Valencian extenista is now CEO of a prestigious academy that bears his name: JC Ferrero Equelite .
There, Ferrero oversees the evolution of some of the most promising players of the national and international scene . Among diamonds whose growth Ferrero monitors include three players who are in the national Top5 U16 or the youngest of Top100 of the ATP, Spanish Pablo Carreno .
Since 2013, Ferrero was also director of the ATP 500 tournament in Valencia , although problems with the Valencian government was forced to sell the license despite having earned international recognition. Besides tennis, Juan Carlos Ferrero also has business in the sector hospitality.
miercuri, 20 aprilie 2016
Rafa still 'on fire' (6-3, 6-2)
Rafa Nadal has won Marcel Granollers in his debut in the Conde Godo. After a durillo start, Nadal has shown that it is at its best long as he showed last week in Monte Carlo. Granollers, the world number 50, started the game well, but quickly diluted to a great Rafa Nadal.
The great tennis practiced Rafa Nadal in Monte Carlo is not the result of chance.
Rafa Nadal has defeated Marcel Granollers , who was not an affordable rival, confirming that follows 'on fire'.
After a durillo start in which he lost his serve and had to rally under a very uncomfortable wind, Rafa showed he has regained his best the decisive moment of the season.
After losing the first two games, Nadal went into the match with great intelligence and was pulling out of the track to Marcel Granollers, the world number 50.
The second set
In the second set and definito Nadal jumped very focused on track and suffered much less than in the first because it was superior to his rival and because Granollers lost the psychological battle.
The rival Rafa Nadal in the second round will also Spanish Albert Montanes .
The great tennis practiced Rafa Nadal in Monte Carlo is not the result of chance.
Rafa Nadal has defeated Marcel Granollers , who was not an affordable rival, confirming that follows 'on fire'.
After a durillo start in which he lost his serve and had to rally under a very uncomfortable wind, Rafa showed he has regained his best the decisive moment of the season.
After losing the first two games, Nadal went into the match with great intelligence and was pulling out of the track to Marcel Granollers, the world number 50.
#Tenis ¡Bravo @RafaelNadal! Suma y sigue: victoria sobre @m_granollers en el @bcnopenbs por 6-3 y 6-2. ¡Partidazo español!
— COE (@COE_es) April 20, 2016
The second set
In the second set and definito Nadal jumped very focused on track and suffered much less than in the first because it was superior to his rival and because Granollers lost the psychological battle.
Rafa Nadal mantiene la línea en el @bcnopenbs (63 62 vs Granollers). Mañana le espera otro español: Montañés pic.twitter.com/H7j2qJpDjN
— Fernando Murciego (@fermurciego) April 20, 2016
The rival Rafa Nadal in the second round will also Spanish Albert Montanes .
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, best athletes of the year at the Laureus Awards
Tennis was the big star of the Laureus gala, with Djokovic and Serena as high achievers. Jan Frodeno, the New Zealand football team or were other galadornados Jordan Spieth. Very special was the tribute to Johan Cruyff, who was also awarded a special prize posthumously.
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were honored Monday with the Laureus Awards that distinguish the best athletes of the year at a gala held in Berlin and honored the memory of Dutch soccer star Johan Cruyff, who died the month past.
Tennis was the winner in a ceremony held at the 'Palais am Funkturm Messe' Berlin and awarded as the most outstanding athletes to the two 'first rackets' world.
Djokovic, 28, picked up personally in the German capital an award he also won, but could not get last year in Shanghai ( China ). He received from the Scottish expiloto David Coulthard Formula One, wearing a 'kilt' and, before switching to English, gave his thanks in German . Wink to local audiences. And above all, his coach, Boris Becker.
Winning eleven Grand Slam titles, 'Nole' added another Laureus to which he was also awarded in 2012, after passing the vote to the Argentine Lionel Messi ( FC Barcelona ), five times winner of the Golden Ball; Jamaican Usain Bolt , the best sprinter of all time; and American basketball player Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors, recent winners of the NBA.
The Serb also improved in votes to the English Lewis Hamilton, who delivered one of the special awards, the 'Achievement Lifetime Achievement Sport' one of his bosses at Mercedes, the Austrian Niki Lauda , also triple world champion and living legend F1.
And the American golfer Jordan Spieth winner of the Masters and the Open USA-, 'Newcomer of the Year' at the expense of the Chilean national team winning the Copa America soccer.
The younger of the Williams, 34, four times Olympic champion -a single and three doubles with her sister Venus has won 21 Grand Slam titles. It is therefore not surprising that being awarded the Laureus World Sportsman for the third time after 2003 and 2010. In 2007 he was given the 'Best Return'.
Serena was chosen ahead of the Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba, who won last year, and the Austrian skier Anna Fenninger. He also beat the Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and two other Americans, swimmer Katie Ledecky footballer and Carli Lloyd .
In its name he received the award the legendary Nadia Comaneci, the 'gymnast 10' Queen of the Games of Montreal ( Canada ), where he received the first perfect score forty years ago.
The gala 'Oscar' sports was presented by actor Bill Murray , nominated for the Oscar for "Lost in Translation" in 2003; and world famous also for "Groundhog Day" ( "Groundhog Day") or "Ghostbusters" ( "Ghostbusters").
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were honored Monday with the Laureus Awards that distinguish the best athletes of the year at a gala held in Berlin and honored the memory of Dutch soccer star Johan Cruyff, who died the month past.
Tennis was the winner in a ceremony held at the 'Palais am Funkturm Messe' Berlin and awarded as the most outstanding athletes to the two 'first rackets' world.
The Laureus World Sportsman of the Year is Novak Djokovic! #LWSA16 pic.twitter.com/npoCTtZEax— Laureus (@LaureusSport) April 18, 2016
Djokovic, 28, picked up personally in the German capital an award he also won, but could not get last year in Shanghai ( China ). He received from the Scottish expiloto David Coulthard Formula One, wearing a 'kilt' and, before switching to English, gave his thanks in German . Wink to local audiences. And above all, his coach, Boris Becker.
Winning eleven Grand Slam titles, 'Nole' added another Laureus to which he was also awarded in 2012, after passing the vote to the Argentine Lionel Messi ( FC Barcelona ), five times winner of the Golden Ball; Jamaican Usain Bolt , the best sprinter of all time; and American basketball player Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors, recent winners of the NBA.
The Serb also improved in votes to the English Lewis Hamilton, who delivered one of the special awards, the 'Achievement Lifetime Achievement Sport' one of his bosses at Mercedes, the Austrian Niki Lauda , also triple world champion and living legend F1.
And the American golfer Jordan Spieth winner of the Masters and the Open USA-, 'Newcomer of the Year' at the expense of the Chilean national team winning the Copa America soccer.
— Laureus (@LaureusSport) April 18, 2016
The younger of the Williams, 34, four times Olympic champion -a single and three doubles with her sister Venus has won 21 Grand Slam titles. It is therefore not surprising that being awarded the Laureus World Sportsman for the third time after 2003 and 2010. In 2007 he was given the 'Best Return'.
Serena was chosen ahead of the Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba, who won last year, and the Austrian skier Anna Fenninger. He also beat the Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and two other Americans, swimmer Katie Ledecky footballer and Carli Lloyd .
In its name he received the award the legendary Nadia Comaneci, the 'gymnast 10' Queen of the Games of Montreal ( Canada ), where he received the first perfect score forty years ago.
Congratulations again to Serena Williams, your Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year! #LWSA16 pic.twitter.com/u2u7OSyn6V— Laureus (@LaureusSport) April 18, 2016
Congratulations to @DjokerNole, your Laureus World Sportsman of the Year! #LWSA16 pic.twitter.com/6ABX5MhKXi— Laureus (@LaureusSport) April 18, 2016
The gala 'Oscar' sports was presented by actor Bill Murray , nominated for the Oscar for "Lost in Translation" in 2003; and world famous also for "Groundhog Day" ( "Groundhog Day") or "Ghostbusters" ( "Ghostbusters").
luni, 18 aprilie 2016
Djokovic wins for the third time Laureus Award for best athlete of the year
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, world number one and winner of eleven Grand Slam titles, including six Open Australia and three Wimbledon, won for the third time Laureus Sports Award, he picked up in person at the gala held on Monday in Berlin.
Djokovic, 28, who won also two US Opens (2012 and 2015), won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi , of Barcelona , and Lewis Hamilton, triple world champion formula one.
Among the nominees for Best Athlete of the Year American basketball player Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors were also; Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt , best sprinter of all time; and golfer Jordan Spieth, the award 'Newcomer of the Year' was.
Djokovic, 28, who won also two US Opens (2012 and 2015), won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi , of Barcelona , and Lewis Hamilton, triple world champion formula one.
Among the nominees for Best Athlete of the Year American basketball player Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors were also; Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt , best sprinter of all time; and golfer Jordan Spieth, the award 'Newcomer of the Year' was.
Serena Williams wins for the third time Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
The American tennis player Serena Williams, world number one and winner of 21 Grand Slam titles, including six Wimbledon, six Open of Australia and as many of the US , won the award for the third time Laureus Sport which was granted on Monday in Berlin.
Serena, 34, who won Roland Garros three times and four times-a single Olympic champion and three in doubles with her sister Venus, who also won the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2003 and in 2010, won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba, who won last year, and the Austrian skier Anna Fenninger.
The younger of the Williams sisters, who won the Laureus Best Return in 2007, also exceeded the vote to the Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and two other Americans, swimmer Katie Ledecky footballer and Carli Lloyd .
Serena, 34, who won Roland Garros three times and four times-a single Olympic champion and three in doubles with her sister Venus, who also won the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2003 and in 2010, won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba, who won last year, and the Austrian skier Anna Fenninger.
The younger of the Williams sisters, who won the Laureus Best Return in 2007, also exceeded the vote to the Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and two other Americans, swimmer Katie Ledecky footballer and Carli Lloyd .
miercuri, 23 martie 2016
Top ten WTA players who won more money on the tracks in 2015
1. Serena Williams (USA)
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic , world number one, looked embroiled in a controversy after winning the tournament in Indian Wells, first Masters 1000 of the season, the show for the awards in the men are superior to those of female. A request based, inter alia, on the argument that men 's tennis matches attract "more spectators." We present the list of the ten most players who won in 2015 on the slopes. A list that tops the American Serena Williams , with 9,408,161 euros, against 15.3 million euros the Serbian tennis player, male player who won thanks to his success with the racket pocketed.
2. Garbiñe Muguruza (Spain)
A Spanish, Garbiñe Muguruza , was the second player who entered concept more awards throughout 2015: 3,705,714 euros
3. Flavia Pennetta (Italy)
In the ranking of profits, the Italian Flavia Pennetta appears in third place with 3,701,661 euros.
4. Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland)
Agnieszka Radwanska 3,646,514 euros, which placed the Polish in the fourth place ranking tournament cashes earnings pocketed.
5. Maria Sharapova (Russia)
Russian Maria Sharapova , a few weeks ago recognized positive at the Open de Australia, was the fifth player who's won thanks to their sports performance: 3510,316 euros
6. Simona Halep (Romania)
With 3,457,902 euros, the Romanian tennis player Simona Halep on the sixth gains in women 's tennis over the last year.
7. Petra Kvitova (Czech Rep.)
Petra Kvitova , in seventh place in the rankings, did not reach the three million euros profit: 2.700777 was pocketed the figure in 2015.
8. Lucie Safarova (Czech Rep.)
Another player from the Czech Republic, Lucie Safarova , was the eighth most won thanks to his success with the racket: 2,195,988 euros.
9. Venus Williams (USA)
Venus Williams , with 2,136,941 million euros, fell far short of the amount earned by his sister last year because pocketed eight million less than Serena
10. Roberta Vinci (Italy)
Italian tennis player Roberta Vinci closes the top ten in 2015 profits derived from the awards earned by passing rounds in different tournaments in which he participated. He won 1,973,246 million.
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic , world number one, looked embroiled in a controversy after winning the tournament in Indian Wells, first Masters 1000 of the season, the show for the awards in the men are superior to those of female. A request based, inter alia, on the argument that men 's tennis matches attract "more spectators." We present the list of the ten most players who won in 2015 on the slopes. A list that tops the American Serena Williams , with 9,408,161 euros, against 15.3 million euros the Serbian tennis player, male player who won thanks to his success with the racket pocketed.
2. Garbiñe Muguruza (Spain)
A Spanish, Garbiñe Muguruza , was the second player who entered concept more awards throughout 2015: 3,705,714 euros
3. Flavia Pennetta (Italy)
In the ranking of profits, the Italian Flavia Pennetta appears in third place with 3,701,661 euros.
4. Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland)
Agnieszka Radwanska 3,646,514 euros, which placed the Polish in the fourth place ranking tournament cashes earnings pocketed.
5. Maria Sharapova (Russia)
Russian Maria Sharapova , a few weeks ago recognized positive at the Open de Australia, was the fifth player who's won thanks to their sports performance: 3510,316 euros
6. Simona Halep (Romania)
With 3,457,902 euros, the Romanian tennis player Simona Halep on the sixth gains in women 's tennis over the last year.
7. Petra Kvitova (Czech Rep.)
Petra Kvitova , in seventh place in the rankings, did not reach the three million euros profit: 2.700777 was pocketed the figure in 2015.
8. Lucie Safarova (Czech Rep.)
Another player from the Czech Republic, Lucie Safarova , was the eighth most won thanks to his success with the racket: 2,195,988 euros.
9. Venus Williams (USA)
Venus Williams , with 2,136,941 million euros, fell far short of the amount earned by his sister last year because pocketed eight million less than Serena
10. Roberta Vinci (Italy)
Italian tennis player Roberta Vinci closes the top ten in 2015 profits derived from the awards earned by passing rounds in different tournaments in which he participated. He won 1,973,246 million.
duminică, 20 martie 2016
Djokovic sweeps Raonic
Novak Djokovic crushed in Sunday's final at Indian Wells Masters 1000 first season, the Canadian Milos Raonic 6-2, 6-0 in one hour and 18 minutes, so that it becomes the first player with five titles in the Californian desert.
Djokovic proved once again that he is the king of kings of the current court and added a new crown, the third consecutive in Indian Wells after those obtained in 2008, 2011, 2014 and 2015. It is also his title 27 in a Masters 1000, with which equals the mark of Spanish Rafael Nadal.
The Serbian dominated previous clashes with Raonic 6-0, 15-1 sets. This was the second final in which the faces looked after Paris-Bercy 2014 of which ended 6-2, 6-3 to Serbian.
The world number one, bordering on perfection in his game, shattered the plan of his rival from the start. Raonic was overwhelmed, surprised at such a gale, almost useless without his serve and would make the expected limited damage after the rest of his rival.
Meanwhile, Belgrade smiled. The strategy suggested in the previous day -neutralizar his serve and put the greatest number of remains at stake had left him perfectly and 4-0 set.
Thirty minutes into the game cost the Canadian claim his first game of the crash, but it was too late to react because Nole had direct and the first set in 44 minutes brokered, causing a thunderous applause from the 15,000 spectators who packed the central stadium of Indian Wells.
The general feeling was that the party would be short-lived. And so it was finally.
Djokovic tennis strokes and his gallery were growing even with the passage of minutes. Quite the opposite than his opponent, who was shrinking to almost nothing with each pointing the point that Belgrade.
Raonic was not even a shadow of the player who came to surprise the circuit in 2016. His service, sometimes devastating, was not a factor in the race, and without that weapon in his favor, the Canadian scares a lot less.
For the giant was his third final Masters 1000, but has yet to win the title at no.
marți, 15 martie 2016
'You must be banned for taking drugs'- Rafael Nadal & Andy Murray
The Russian athlete is set to be provisionally banned from Tennis on Saturday, but the extent of the ban is yet to be unclear, with any suspension above two years effectively ending her career.
14-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal said:
“I am a completely clean guy. I have never had the temptation of doing something wrong. I believe in the sport and the values of the sport. The sport is an example for society. It is an example for the kids and if I am doing something that goes against that, I will be lying to myself, not lying to my opponents." "I have been open all my career," he said. "I never tried to hide nothing that I did. I did PRP and then I did stem cells. The first time with PRP it worked fantastic and the second time it was bad. I had to stop playing tennis for seven months. With stem cells, I used it two times on my knees and it worked very well. I am not doing, never did, and never going to do something wrong." "It's terrible because the sport must be clean and must look clean. It is difficult to imagine that something like this can happen, but mistakes happen. She should be punished. I want to believe it is a mistake for Maria. She didn't want to do it. But obviously it is negligence. She must pay for it."Andy Murray said:
“Clearly if you are taking performance-enhancing drugs and you fail a drugs test, you have to get suspended. I think since 1 January there have been 55 different athletes who have failed tests for meldonium. I find it strange that there’s a prescription drug used for heart conditions and so many athletes competing at the top level of their sport would have that condition. That sounds a bit off to me.”Andy Murray also criticized HEAD, who also manufacture his racket, for standing by Sharapova and saying they will extend her contract despite other sponsors Nike, Tag Heuer and Porsche severing their relationship with the tennis star.
“I think it’s a strange stance given everything that’s happened the last few days. I don’t really know what else to say on that, but that’s not something I believe. I think at this stage it’s important really to get hold of the facts and let things play out, like more information coming out before making a decision to extend the contract like that, in my view. I personally wouldn’t have responded like that.”
duminică, 28 februarie 2016
Carla Suarez, champion in Doha
Carla Suarez gives the big jump in Doha, the most valuable radiant triumph of his career. Canary completed in the desert a wonderful week and in the end has slowed the momentum of Jelena Ostapenko , a girl of 18 years with a tremendous journey. Suarez, on a Saturday in contrast, has been imposed by 1-6 6-4 6-4 and is already in the cream of women 's tennis, number six and up.
In the prologue, the Spanish was unable to shake favoritism. In a jiffy, his enemy overpowered him with an amazing variety , capable of connecting with left hammer great. Punished for his tremors, Suarez assumed should wait for the storm to pass Ostapenko.
Go ahead that Latvia is a player who will war , very deserving their way in Doha and it has accumulated victories level. However, it seemed direct the title in the second set, but the experience weighs in tennis and Suarez offered a dose of patience and faith unpayable. It matured the match and took him to the third set when it seemed doomed.
And even there he was reborn when the thing was twisted. Ostapenko started the third set with a break for it , but the canary gave flip the script and went 0-2 against the 4-2. With tailwind, I knew how to handle the advantage masterfully and was enough to move his Jovene opponent to finish raising his arms. Carla Suarez, an example of work and improvement, is already among the best, among the best really.
vineri, 26 februarie 2016
Muguruza is anger of his coach
A Garbiñe Muguruza does not like to miss parcheesi . What she acknowledges, and is aware that it is the head that sometimes makes you fail over the account as well. Andrea Petkovic against tried everything, but could not overcome the German or his own nerves (1-6, 7-5 and 2-6).
During one of the exchanges, the Spanish tennis player requested input coach Sam Sumyk and calm face the French, the frustration of Muguruza."Tell me something I do not know , " he blurted tennis player in English. "I already know it" continued to attempts to appease his coach.
vineri, 29 ianuarie 2016
Si elvetienii se iau de Simona Halep
Jurnalistii elvetieni o critica pe Simona Halep pentru o decizie pe care a luat-o la finalul anului trecut, considerand ca aceasta a fost inexplicabila.
Portalul Bluewin face o analiza a rolului pe care antrenorii il au in progresul jucatorilor, iar Simona Halep este dat exemplu negativ.
"Nimeni nu ar trebui sa spuna ca antrenorii nu sunt importanti in tenis!", e concluzia trasa de publicata elvetiana.
In ceea ce o priveste pe Simona Halep, elvetienii gasesc decizia sportivei noastre de a renunta la Wim Fissette ca fiind inexplicabila.
"Greselile ultimelor luni: Ce face o jucatoare care a urcat de pe locul 11 pana pe 3 si ajunge in prima finala de Grand Slam? Simona Halep si-a dat afara antrenorul!", a mai scris sursa citata.
Eugenie Bouchard si Agnieszka Radwanska sunt si ele date exemplu negativ de jurnalistii elvetieni.
Simona Halep a anuntat, in luna octombrie, ca a renuntat la colaborarea cu antrenorul belgian Wim Fissette, care i-a fost alaturi timp de zece luni..
Sportiva l-a angajat pe Wim Fissette la inceputul anului trecut si, sub comanda sa, a castigat turneele de la Doha si Bucuresti.
De asemenea, sportiva a ajuns in finalele de la Roland Garros si Turneul Campioanelor si in semifinale la Wimbledon.
Dupa despartire, Wim Fissette a acuzat-o pe Simona Halep ca s-a schimbat mult in ultimul an, transformandu-se "dintr-o fata timida intr-un superstar". Totodata, Fissette a reprosat ca s-a uitat rolul pe care l-a avut in obtinerea unor rezultate "la care Simona nici nu visa".
In schimb Serena Williams e sigura ca Madison Keys, pe care a invins-o in semifinale la Australian Open, va ajunge pe primul loc in ierarhia WTA.
Desi in luna octombrie a anului trecut, dupa finala de la Turneului Campioanelor, i-a transmis Simonei Halep ca va ajunge pe primul loc WTA, acum pare ca americanca s-a razgandit.
"Cred ca poate fi cea mai buna din lume. Daca va continua sa joace in modul asta, atunci cu siguranta va fi numarul 1", a spus Serena, conform Herald Sun.
"Are dorinta de a deveni cea mai buna si de asta e nevoie. Am fost impresionata de abilitatea ei de a sta in meci si n-a renuntat pana la final. Asta e de asemenea o mare calitate", a continuat aceasta.
Dupa Turneul Campioanelor, Simona a dezvaluit ca Serena i-a spus ca "e sigura ca va deveni numarul 1 in lume si ca vrea sa faca o poza cu viitorul lider".
35 e locul ocupat in prezent de Madison Keys in ierarhia WTA.
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