Sunday, June 28, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Roger Federer vs Robin Soderling 4th round match

Robin Soderling has got a chance to face Roger Federer in Wimbledon 2009. You should know that the second-seeded player Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer will take on the thirteen ranked Swede Robin Soderling in the fourth round of Wimble 2009 tournament. It is expecting to be an attractive and exciting game to the fans. Soderling will seek an opportunity to take revenge for his defeat in the final round of French Open. Federer got his maiden French Open title after beating Soderling by 6-1, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4. He also ties Pete Sampras’a 14-Grand Slam record. Roger Federer is the highest time champion in grass-court. This veteran player is now eagerly waiting to get his 6th title in Wimbledon court. Do you think Robin Soderling can take revenge?

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Serena Williams bet Roberta Vinci to reach 4th round

Serena Williams is much closer from her dream. She has moved to fourth round after defeating Roberta Vinci by 6-3, 6-4. Her dominance over the grass-court shows the possibility to hold the trophy. Recently, she is taking the second ranking. This match was played only 67 minutes. However, she took another straight win and you can understand that she didn’t give her opponent any chance to come back in the competition. 
Serena Williams hit 10 aces and made 12 unforced errors. It seems that she will be the big threat for her elder sister Venus Williams, who is the five-time Wimbledon champion. I think that we can see another final match of Williams’ sisters. 
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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Maria Sharapova’s elimination is the first major upset

The elimination of former champion Maria Sharapova has shocked her fans. She has been beaten by Gisela Dulko of Argentina. She has been crashed out of the second round of the two-week Wimbledon tournament. It was thought a major upset in this tournament. Due to her injury, she had to stay out side of the court for long time. However, she made her return in French Open and played well. It was an exciting game between these two contestants. Gisela Dulko defeated her by 6-3, 3-6 and 6-4. Sharapova made it more exciting after making her return in the second set. No doubt, after this victory Dulko has got much publicity. Let us see how many upsets we have to see in this tournament. 
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Andy Murray bet Robert Kendrick in his opening match

Rafael Nadal is out of 2009 Wimbledon tournament due to his knee injury. Now, the question is that who can protest the second-seeded player Roger Federer. Then, only one name can come to your mind and it is no one but Andy Murray. After Roger Federer, this player has got much publicity and popularity. It is thought that if anyone can stop Federer then it will be Murray.

Andy Murray faced Robert Kendrick in his first match in this Grand Slam tournament. It was an exciting game. Kendrick made his return in the second season but he could not continue his good form. This game was played in four sets (7-5, 6-7, 6-3 and 6-4). Murray again proves that he can return from any situation. After winning this match, he has moved to the second round. Now, let us see how long he can proceed.

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Wimbledon 2009: Venus Williams has moved to the second round after beating Stefanie Voegele

Venus Williams successfully faced Stefanie Voegele and advanced into the second round after beating her opponent player by 6-3 and 6-2 at the All English Club. It was the opening match of Wimbledon 2009. This victory has helped her to move one step ahead to make her dream become true. You should know that Venus is looking for her hat-trick trophy in a row.

Venus Williams has got five Grand Slam singles in Wimbledon out of her seven single titles in her career. However, the number of Grand Slam title could be more if she did not loss to her sister Serena Williams both in Australian Open and French Open in the final round. It is the time to see how this highest betting player performs well in this tournament.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Venus Williams is looking for hat-trick trophy

Venus Williams is one of the most favorite contestants in 2009 Wimbledon betting list. She has caught the light for many reasons. This third-seeded American contestant is looking for his third consecutive Grand Slam title in grass-court in ALL English Club. If she can then she will be the fourth woman to join a club which included players’ like- Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King. However, Venus has got five Wimbledon trophies.

Venus Williams will face Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland. Stefanie is a big challenge in front of him. She will have to beat her to fulfill her dream.

Roger Federer is the only tennis player who has five Grand Slam trophies in Wimbledon. Do you think she can make her third consecutive victories in Wimbledon?

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Monday, June 22, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Rafael Nadal is a favorite player in betting list

The second-seeded player Roger Federer has become one of the favorite players in betting list. In betting list, he has taken the top position which was announced ahead of the upcoming Wimbledon in 2009. Federer’s previous performance put him in a top position. You should remember that this veteran player got his inaugural trophy in French Open. He will get some inspiration from this victory and will try to lengthen his winning streak in this venue. If clay court is favorite venue for Rafael Nadal then I will have to tell you that grass-court is a favorite venue for Roger Federer. Rafael Nadal is absent of this tournament. It seems that Andy Murray will be the big threat for Federer. Let us see if Roger Federer can continue his winning streak or not.

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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Juan Martín del Potro replaces Rafael Nadal at the top of the seed

Rafael Nadal, who had been seeded as No. 1 tennis player in the Wimbledon Tennis, has skipped his name from this Grand Slam tournament due to knee injury. It is very upsetting matter to the fans is that they can not see their favorite contestant to compete in the ALL England Club. This great player sustained this injury during French Open 2009. You should know that he had to receive the defeat against Robin Soderling. He also blamed continuous performance in tennis court. Nadal was supposed to be recovered from injury before the start of Wimbledon tennis. Juan Martín del Potro of Argentina has replaced Nadal’s place.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Rafael Nadal become the top seeded for grass-court

One of the four Grand Slam tournaments Wimbledon starts from Monday. Now, top ranked players are taking their preparation. All the matches will take place at the All England Club. Ahead of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament, All England club has announced the ranking of the players where defending champion Rafael Nadal become the top-seeded player. It was expected that five-time winner Roger Federer will get this position. I could not understand their way of seeding system. If it is made based on previous performance then Federer was supposed to be the top ranked player because he had contested the last six finals. However, he is still in number 2 rank. Andy Murray’s performance gave him 3rd rank. However, Russia’s Marat Safin made good improve. He jumps from 23rd to 15 seeds following his good performance and playing in the semi-final round almost one year ago.

Dinara Safina has become the top-raked woman tennis players. She has become No. 1 for Wimbledon.

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Saturday, June 13, 2009

Grand Slam Tennis in Nintendo Wii

Most of you dream to play tennis with star players. It may not be possible in reality. However, you will be pleased when you hear that Nintendo Wii has made such kind of opportunity for tennis fans. They has made a game where fans can play tennis along with their super stars. It had made ahead of the Wimbledon tennis which will kick off soon. Here you will get a list of 23-player with 136 Grand Slam including Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer. The good opportunity is that players can take part in other tournaments as like; Australian Open, Roland Garros and US Open. With the use of MotionPlus controls, it has become much realistic. You may forget that you are in an imagination world. So, never miss to take the taste of this game. Grab your own game.

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Friday, June 12, 2009

Injury force Thomas Johansson taking retirement

Thomas Johansson, who is the former Australian Open champion, has ended his tennis career. The 34-year-old Johansson continued his career more than 15 years. Actually, we can say that his foot injury pushed him to take such kind of decision. However, he had become aged to play tennis game. In his long career, he has made many records. This legend player started professional tennis in his young age. Johansson won nine single titles. He achieved at No. 7 which is his highest ranking in tennis career. In 2002, he defeated Marat Safin in four sets. You should know that this year he had sustained injury and he had to undergo surgery. We tennis fans always remember him with great pride. 
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Rafael Nadal will come back with Wimbledon

Top-seeded tennis player Rafael Nadal does not want to loss his hope to play Wimbledon. This young player is now suffering from knees injury. He will go to London for better treatment so that he can give his fans 200 percent to be ready ahead of the Wimbledon tennis. He should want to defend a title in this tournament.

Rafael Nadal failed to get his fifth consecutive trophy in French Open 2009. He had been defeated by Robin Soderling in fourth round. Before this defeat, he has got 32 victories in a tally. You may be amazed to hear that he continued his game with pain in his knees.

However, Roger Federer got his maiden French Open title and touch Pete Sampras’s 14-Grand Slam record. As a tennis fans, I expected to see a final match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. However, it did not happen due to Robin Soderling. It is time to see how long it takes time to be cured.

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Monday, June 8, 2009

Roger Federer Achieved his 14th Grand Slam Title in French Open

Roger Federer once again has proved that he is the best tennis player. This tennis great has got his maiden French Open title. After beating Robin Soderling in the final match, he has touched Pete Sampras’s 14-Grand Slam record. He has beaten Pete Sampras by 6-1, 7-6 and 6-4. It was his fourth consecutive appearance in French Open final but this time he missed his common enemy Rafael Nadal. It is sure that Federer dominated the court from first to last. Soderling tried to come back could not make any good effort. Now, Roger Federer should want to keep his record as far as possible. You should know that he got Grand Slam in three different venues except French Open. At last, he could achieve his goal. He has got Grand Slam 5 in US Open, 5 in Wimbledon, 3 in Australian Open and now 1 in French Open. 
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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Dinara Safina failed to hold her first Grand Slam title

Russian woman tennis player Svetlana Kuznetsova won her second Grand Slam title at Roland Garros after beating top-ranked tennis player Dinara Safina. This 7th ranked player defeated Safina by 6-4, 6-2. The sad news is that Dinara Safina finished the tournament without any prestigious Grand Slam title. The funny matter of this game was that both the contestants were Russian. So, fans called it all-Russian French Open tournament.

Dinara Safina made double-faulted seven times and struggled hard to come back in the match. Last year, she defeated by Ana Ivanovic in the same ground. She made her appearance thrice in Grand Slam final but could not make any effect.

Today Roger Federer will play his fourth French Open final against Robin Soderling. He will try to get one title to touch Pete Sampras’s record of 14-Grand Slam. Let us see if she can make any record in this venue.

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won her second Grand Slam title at Roland Garros after beating top-ranked tennis player Dinara Safina. This 7th ranked player defeated Safina by 6-4, 6-2. The sad news is that Dinara Safina finished the tournament without any prestigious Grand Slam title. The funny matter of this game was that both the contestants were Russian. So, fans called it all-Russian French Open tournament.

Dinara Safina made double-faulted seven times and struggled hard to come back in the match. Last year, she defeated by Ana Ivanovic in the same ground. She made her appearance thrice in Grand Slam final but could not make any effect.

Today Roger Federer will play his fourth French Open final against Robin Soderling. He will try to get one title to touch Pete Sampras’s record of 14-Grand Slam. Let us see if she can make any record in this venue.

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Friday, June 5, 2009

French Open 2009: Dinara Safina will look for first Grand Slam title against Svetlana Kuznetsova

It seems that top-seeded player in Women Tennis, Dinara Safina, will take the taste of her first Grand Slam title. It is obviously a prestigious title for any contestant. Only one grand slam title can stop criticizing of her career. She needs one more victory to make her dream fulfill. Do you think she can make it possible? You will get the answer when she will take on seventh ranked Svetlana Kuznetsova. Both of the contestants are from Russian. Fans around the world have already started saying that it will be an all Russian women’s French Open final.

For Dinara Safina it will be her third appearance in Grand Slam final. She bet Dominika Cibulkova in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 and scored 24 winners to the Slovakian's 11.

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

French Open 2009: Roger Federer is waiting for more 2 matches

The second-seeded player Roger Federer will have to wait two more games to hold his inaugural French Open trophy and touch Pete Sampras’s 14th Grand Slam record. After beating Gael Monfils by 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4, Federer has moved to the semi-final round. He will face Argentine Juan Martin del Potro in the semi-final round. Other two contestants of the semi-final round are Fernando Gonzalez and Robin Soderling. Roger Federer is the only favorite player among them.

Roger Federer has no reason to be worried because his enemy top-seeded player Rafael Nadal has been beaten by Robin Soderling. In the last four years, he had been beaten by Nadal three times in the final round at Roland Garros. It is golden opportunity for Federer to hold the title and illustrate his career record.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

French Open 2009: Roger Federer will face Gael Monfils in quarter-final

After getting a victory against Tommy Haas, Roger Federer has moved one step ahead to get his inaugural French Open title. Today he will face another French player Gael Monfils in a quarter-final at Roland Garros. Who is the most favorite player in this game? Roger Federer is a famous player to the French people. On the other hand, Gael Monfils will hope to get support as the home contestant. He is the highest ranked French tennis player who is now taking 10th position in the world.

This 22-year-old player got an easy victory against Andy Roddick by 6-4, 6-2 and 6-3. This performance will boost him to make any upset against the second-seeded player Federer. However, Federer is looking to hold one more Grand Slam which will to touch the record of Pete Sampras’s 14-Grand Slam.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

French Open 2009: Rafael Nadal will support Roger Federer

Top-seeded player Rafael Nadal has lost his hope of clinching fifth consecutive Grand Slam titles in French Open after he was being beaten by Robin Soderling in three sets. It was obviously a big upset not only for Nadal but also his fans too. Robin Soderling bet him by 6-1 6-3 6-1. This match was played in 111 minutes. This defeat ended his record of 31-match win in Roland Garros. We can see him on stadium as a viewer. Who he will support in this tournament? In one statement, he said that he will support Roger Federer as a strong contestant.

Roger Federer is one title behind than Pete Sampras. He will try to complete his career with a title and make his record equal. I hope that this player will get back his lost pride with this title.

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Monday, June 1, 2009

French Open 2009: Rafael Nadal failed to hold his fifth successive title

Fans had much expectation to Rafael Nadal. This top-seeded tennis player has accepted his defeat against Sweden’s Robin Soderling in the fourth round. He was beaten by 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (2). Before this defeat, he had a record of unbeaten 31-match winning streak at Roland Garros. He was hopping to get his fifth successive Grand Slam to make a record in clay court. It could not be possible after he was being beaten by 23rd seeded player in a three set.

After Novak Djokovic failed to move quarter final, we thought to see another final match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. However, it could not happen. Rafael Nadal has accepted his fate and did not loss his tear. It is pretty sure that we can see Roger Federer in the final round and his one more Grand Slam can help him to touch Pete Sampras. Let us see if he can make new record or not. You know that Roger Federer did not win any title in French Open either. Can he make it possible?

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