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PostHeaderIcon Federer fights for his last Grand Slam title

Federer fights for his last Grand Slam title

At next week’s Australian Open,Roger Federer the four time champion will defend its Grand Slam title as he sets out to wrestle back the No1 ranking from Rafael Nadal.

The season has been launched by victory by Federer in Qatar Open.Then he moves to Australia where he had trailed his great Spanish rival by a whopping 3 145 ranking points.

Last year was very lucky for Nadal as he creep up to number # 1 spot in and reeled off the French, Wimbledon and US Open crowns, but Federer, the record Major leader with 16, is not prepared to stay at No2 this year.

Nadal has seven titles to defend this year, including his three Grand Slams, to preserve his rankings lead and will be under pressure if Federer can regain his spark.

PostHeaderIcon Nadal cruises into third round

At the Australian Open 2011,on Thursday,World No. 1 superstar Rafael Nadal was an easy second-round winner.

American Ryan Sweeting was blasted helpless by nine-time major champion Nadal 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 in 1 hour, 42 minutes at Melbourne Park’s Rod Laver Arena.The 24-year-old Spaniard swatted seven aces and piled up eight service breaks against the 23-year-old Sweeting.

Rafay Nadal,winner of reigning U.S. Open, Wimbledon and French Open,who captured his lone Aussie Open championship in 2009 by beating Roger Federer in the finale is now planning to break the 42 years old record to win the Grand Slam title consecutively for forth time.. Aussie legend Rod Laver won all four majors, for a true Grand Slam, way back in 1969. Laver also captured all four Slams in the same year in 1962.

PostHeaderIcon Murray Backed By Boris Becker

Murray Backed By Boris BeckerTo win a grand slam Andy Murray has not missed his chance and it is only a matter of time before he breaks his duck, says Boris Becker.

At the tender age of 17 at Wimbledon Becker had won his first major title, but even at the age of 23, Becker insists Murray has time on his side.

“It’s the million-dollar question,” Becker told Sky Sports. “I don’t know when but I think he will [win a major]. He’s too good not to and he’s getting close now and one of these days he’ll do it.”

“You see the history of the game; Lendl, Agassi took a long time to win their first, so it is not unusual for a player to have a couple of tries,” Becker said.

PostHeaderIcon Ancic retires from ATP

Ancic retires from ATPThe ATP World Tour retirement has been decided by Ancic.

Ancic tennis career was full of injury and illness, he will now turn his focus to a career in law. He called it quits after 10 years.

“It was one of the toughest decisions I ever had to make,” Ancic said. “I’m only 26, but my body said I would not be able to continue on a high level.”

“I was advised to either undergo surgery or go through a conservative method, but I had no guarantee with either option.”

Ancic captured three titles and reached a career-high No. 7 in the world in 2006. His best-ever Grand Slam showing was a trip into the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2004.

PostHeaderIcon Wimbledon Championship 2011 finals will be filmed in 3D

Wimbledon Championship 2011 finals will be filmed in 3DWimbledon Championship 2011 finals will be filmed in 3D, 3D and high definition 3D world worth living in mainstream cinemas.

Sony and the All England Tennis Club partnership, which is very comprehensive as a big swanky 3D you do not need TV to get in on the process, will only see a movie ticket is announced, Wimbledon Tickets.

Sony will produce the men’s semi-finals, finals and women’s finals in High Definition 3D as the official supplier of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships. Interest to 3D cinema chains around the world to encourage the 3D tennis, media high surveillance, their theater distribution will work with partners. Summertime Ball Tickets.

Ian Ritchie, Chief Executive of The All England Lawn Tennis Club, said, “Wimbledon is renowned for its heritage and sense of tradition. At the same time we are always looking for ways to improve the presentation of The Championships by successfully blending that tradition with innovation. We are delighted that our 3D partnership with Sony will not only guarantee we are at the cutting edge of live sporting television, but also deliver a compelling new viewing experience for our global audiences, especially amongst our younger supporters.”

PostHeaderIcon Norfolk Wimbledon day maximum benefit

Norfolk Wimbledon day maximum benefitWith Richard Bloomfield and by recently retired back in professional James Auckland, Norfolk as they won 2-1 at all times during the match were in control.

Bloomfield in the first pair of Nick Crawley successful partnership with the Auckland and better captain Barry Fulcher teamed up on two numbers. Jonny Wynne brother Don, and Tom Spinks up with only download full strength up from Norfolk in recent years by one of the missing sides.

Norfolk, Crawley and Bloomfield were quick to take forward, the form that saw them tri county a couple years to go undefeated as a recapturing.

Bloomfield and Crawley as they won a second decision contrary krdarky kyas time to break the coalition set-match wobble to link export sealed.

Fulcher captain stepped out of line and the injury experienced by a green mat with a last lap victory in the final score 6-3 to Auckland can contribute.

After the game players, members and guests in the summer time tea room and tea beverages in the afternoon were treated. Norfolk has a great dressing room, reserved for members and the Wimbledon Championships seeded players were privileged to use. Wimbledon Tickets

Captain Fulcher said afterwards: “We really enjoyed the day and it was good to get almost the full contingent together at this stage of the season. The signs are promising for County week at Cromer in July, and we will try to get the team together for some structured practices in May and June.”

Nicky Crawley expressed the team’s gratitude to the All-England Club, adding: “It is not often you get the chance to play at the most famous venue in tennis and for this we are truly grateful to the AELTC committee for their invitation and hospitality.”

Team members for the coming 12 weeks to ride in National Club League campaign with stability Norfolk Cromer Tennis Club next week in 2011 before the county is expected in June. Summertime Ball Tickets