Posts Tagged ‘sets’

How many sets has Andy Roddick won against Roger Federer?

Way to play him last night, Andy.. keep your head up and keep working. Maybe Roger will get a nagging injury some day.

Federer sets up Djokovic showdown

Federer sets up Djokovic showdown
Roger Federer beats home favourite Gael Monfils in straight sets to tee up a mouth-watering semi-final against Novak Djokovic at the French Open.

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Why was Rafael Nadal not judged to be the winner after the first two sets which he won 6-4, 6-4 ?

Rafael Nadal prevailed 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(8), 9-7,in the longest final in Wimbledon history ( news by “The Associated Press”).

Q) Are there different rules in the finals?
Q) What are the reasons for playing the third set, when a player has already won the first two sets??
Paddy M, SS103 & Lesh says– best of 5 sets.
Jyoti says— best of 3 sets.

give the final unambigious statement.

Australian Open 2011 – Novak Djokovic knocks out Roger Federer in straight sets (Day 11)

Chris McKendry and Daren Kahill comment on this huge upset! Copyrights owned by ESPN *No Infringement Intended*

Soderling sets up Brisbane semi-final with Stepanek

Soderling sets up Brisbane semi-final with Stepanek
Brisbane, Australia – Top seed Robin Soderling and 2010 finalist Radek Stepanek set up a semi-final at the Brisbane International Friday with a pair of effortless, straight-set victories.

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Youzhny reaches Open quarters; Querrey ousted in five sets

Youzhny reaches Open quarters; Querrey ousted in five sets
Former semifinalist Mikhail Youzhny was a fourth-round winner Tuesday at the 2010 U.S. Open, while Sam Querrey, the final American in the field, was beaten in five sets by Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka.

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2009 US Open Men’s Final, Juan Martin Del Potro Won against Federer in 5 sets, after 4 hours

Juan Martin del Potro Won the 2009 Men’s Final at US Open, New York Flashing Meadows in 5 sets, after 4 hours vs No.1 Roger Federer: , final score: Del Potro vs Federer: 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2

Queen of diamonds sets a tummy trend

Now, in a move that once again highlights how interested she is in fashion and shopping, the younger sister of Venus Catsuits has opted for body piercing and she’s started a real trend in the women’s game on the WTA Tour.

There are no rules governing jewellery, although the Williams family did have problems when Venus previously wore beads in her hair that often fell out on court, annoying her opponents and bringing warnings from the umpire.

The diamond belly button jewellery was the most-dazzling element of her 6-3, 6-2 victory over Uzbekistan’s Iroda Tulyaganova, another of the ‘belly button girls’ on tour, when they met in the Hopman Cup zentai bodysuit in Perth last week.

Also taking part in that event was world No4 Kim Clijsters, girlfriend of the world’s topranked male – Lleyton Hewitt – and a fellow devotee of the belly button gem.

This must have raised eyebrows at home as Hewitt has previously voiced his dislike for this form of jewellery. But while he may be less than enthusiastic, other girls on the tour are rushing to join the gang.

London-based Olga Barabanschikova, of Belarus, previously hailed catsuit as the next Anna Kournikova, has one along with young New Zealander Shelly Stephens and Jill Craybas from the United States.

Of course, the sport is waiting to see how Kournikova, the ultimate tennis babe, responds to this latest trend as she prides herself on being a fashion leader, if not a tennis champion.

Daniela Hantuchova, the longlegged Slovakian beauty, is another who will be closely watched in Melbourne to discover if she has opted for the new fashion accessory.

As a WTA spokeswoman said: “The belly button stones are purely catsuits an individual fashion choice.

“Some girls do have them, as many girls their age walking down the street also do.

“As far as I am aware this is not a sponsored activity. I used to have one, but that was when I was a little younger!”

If Serena tires of her diamond, the world No1 can always do something with the pair of diamondencrusted costume spiderman golden tennis balls that she received for partnering James Blake to victory in the Hopman Cup.

Robert Olmstead sets his galvanic ‘Far Bright Star’ in 1916 Mexico: New in Paperback

Robert Olmstead sets his galvanic ‘Far Bright Star’ in 1916 Mexico: New in Paperback
Robert Olmstead leaves his protagonist in the Mexican desert, naked with a .45 and a single bullet, left to make a final decision. It’s the first of 10 new paperbacks.

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Murray sets his sights on Del Potro

Murray sets his sights on Del Potro
Juan Martin del Potro’s continuing wrist problems will give Andy Murray the chance to reclaim his No 4 position from the Argentine in the world rankings at next week’s Rome Masters. Although he moved ahead of Murray in yesterday’s updated list, Del Potro has not played since the Australian Open and is a doubtful starter for Rome after pulling out of this week’s tournament in Barcelona because of …

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Why do you think Roger Federer keeps unravel ling in the final sets against Nadal?

Roger Federer has been in relative control against Nadal or at least even with him in the finals of Wimbledon and the Australian Open, among many other times, and then he has decapitulated in the final set! i want a reason!

WTA Tour sets up social website site for players

WTA Tour sets up social website site for players
Tweets by Maria Sharapova, the Williams sisters and other women’s tennis players can be accessed on a single website.

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Sony Ericsson Open: Rafael Nadal tops David Nalbandian in 3 sets at Key Biscayne

Sony Ericsson Open: Rafael Nadal tops David Nalbandian in 3 sets at Key Biscayne
Rafael Nadal has advanced to the fourth round at the Sony Ericsson Open by rallying to beat wild card David Nalbandian 6-7 (8), 6-2, 6-2.

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