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.
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luni, 8 august 2016
Djokovic and Phelps burst in Rio-2016
Tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams and swimmer Michael Phelps King burst Sunday at the Olympic Games in Rio-2016, with Australia as unthought emerging leader medal.
Compete for glory also attracts these athletes of the world elite, who chose to share an Olympic Village devoid of luxuries and live with athletes who have made great efforts to reach Rio.
Sometimes they feel comfortable with his feet on the ground.
Phelps asked the US take a photo in the Olympic Village Djokovic, the No. 1 tennis, forgetting that it is the most successful athlete in the history of the Olympic Games.
'The boy from Baltimore' try on Sunday to continue their gold rush in the 4x100 relay to swell its collection of 22 medals, 18 of them gilded.
His idol, world number one for 108 consecutive weeks, is presented in Rio with the fixed idea of completing his trophy case populated with the gold medal, the only prize that is still lacking.
Serbian tournaments usually start training pace, but this time it will be with Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, his executioner in London 2012 bronze medal.
But the 'Tower of Tandil' is no longer what it was in 2009, when he won the US Open: drag problems on a wrist for more than two years ago that led to the basement of the standings.
"I hope to leave with a good feeling and the result is an anecdote. My reality is very clear and my present is very clear," he said Saturday Del Potro, showing that is not 100%, after passing second round in doubles with Maximo Gonzalez.
The last two Olympic champions, Andy Murray (London, 2012) and Spanish Rafael Nadal (Beijing, 2008), will play against Serbian Viktor Troicki (third shift Central) and Federico Delbonis Argentina.
In women, the favorite, Serena Williams, will debut at the Australian Daria Gavrilova and his executioner in the final pass of Roland Garros, the Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza, against Jelena Jankovic.
- Argentina gives the first gold -
On the opening day of competition, Argentina gave Saturday to Latin America's first gold medal in Rio, where swimming began to record pure.
Judoka Paula 'Peque' Pareto, 30, took the loss to injury of the favorite, Brazil's Sarah Menezes, champion in London 2012 to win gold for the first time Argentina won on the first day of competition .
"I've dreamed a lot with this and I'm very happy for all the support of the people. I have been getting better as I went forward and I am very happy to have been able to defeat such a difficult opponent," said the new champion on the South Korean Jeong Bo -Kyeong.
Meanwhile, in the Olympic aquatic center, swimming started every record with three broken world records and Australia taking two of the four gold medals disputed.
Those two medals brought the oceanic country by surprise lead on the opening day medal tally with two golds and a bronze.
In the afternoon, he had been the British Adam Peaty, who as a child had water phobia, the first to set a world record, breaking his own mark in the 100 meters breaststroke.
Neymar also returns, one of the stars of the elite, with its devalued Brazil.
Pressured by the unexpected draw in the debut, Neymar will have to use all his magic to lead Brazil to victory against Iraq, on the second day of the Olympic men's soccer tournament Rio-2016, a day in which Argentina is It presented at risk of default if not sum to Algeria.
- This is the program of the Olympic Games in Rio-2016 for Sunday 7 August (local and GMT):
Handball
Men - Group stage
(09h30 / 12h30) Croatia - Qatar (Group A)
(11h30 / 14h30) Sweden - Germany (Group B)
(14h40 / 17h40) Denmark - Argentina (Group A)
(16h40 / 19h40) Poland - Brazil (Group A)
(19h50 / 22h50) France - Tunisia (Group A)
(21h50 / 00h50) Slovenia - Egypt (Group B)
Basketball
Men - Group stage
(14h15 / 17h15) Brazil - Lithuania (Group B)
(19h00 / 22h00) Croatia - Spain (Group B)
(22h30 / 01h30) Nigeria - Argentina (Group B)
Women - Group stage
Compete for glory also attracts these athletes of the world elite, who chose to share an Olympic Village devoid of luxuries and live with athletes who have made great efforts to reach Rio.
Sometimes they feel comfortable with his feet on the ground.
Phelps asked the US take a photo in the Olympic Village Djokovic, the No. 1 tennis, forgetting that it is the most successful athlete in the history of the Olympic Games.
'The boy from Baltimore' try on Sunday to continue their gold rush in the 4x100 relay to swell its collection of 22 medals, 18 of them gilded.
His idol, world number one for 108 consecutive weeks, is presented in Rio with the fixed idea of completing his trophy case populated with the gold medal, the only prize that is still lacking.
Serbian tournaments usually start training pace, but this time it will be with Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, his executioner in London 2012 bronze medal.
But the 'Tower of Tandil' is no longer what it was in 2009, when he won the US Open: drag problems on a wrist for more than two years ago that led to the basement of the standings.
"I hope to leave with a good feeling and the result is an anecdote. My reality is very clear and my present is very clear," he said Saturday Del Potro, showing that is not 100%, after passing second round in doubles with Maximo Gonzalez.
The last two Olympic champions, Andy Murray (London, 2012) and Spanish Rafael Nadal (Beijing, 2008), will play against Serbian Viktor Troicki (third shift Central) and Federico Delbonis Argentina.
In women, the favorite, Serena Williams, will debut at the Australian Daria Gavrilova and his executioner in the final pass of Roland Garros, the Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza, against Jelena Jankovic.
- Argentina gives the first gold -
On the opening day of competition, Argentina gave Saturday to Latin America's first gold medal in Rio, where swimming began to record pure.
Judoka Paula 'Peque' Pareto, 30, took the loss to injury of the favorite, Brazil's Sarah Menezes, champion in London 2012 to win gold for the first time Argentina won on the first day of competition .
"I've dreamed a lot with this and I'm very happy for all the support of the people. I have been getting better as I went forward and I am very happy to have been able to defeat such a difficult opponent," said the new champion on the South Korean Jeong Bo -Kyeong.
Meanwhile, in the Olympic aquatic center, swimming started every record with three broken world records and Australia taking two of the four gold medals disputed.
Those two medals brought the oceanic country by surprise lead on the opening day medal tally with two golds and a bronze.
In the afternoon, he had been the British Adam Peaty, who as a child had water phobia, the first to set a world record, breaking his own mark in the 100 meters breaststroke.
Neymar also returns, one of the stars of the elite, with its devalued Brazil.
Pressured by the unexpected draw in the debut, Neymar will have to use all his magic to lead Brazil to victory against Iraq, on the second day of the Olympic men's soccer tournament Rio-2016, a day in which Argentina is It presented at risk of default if not sum to Algeria.
- This is the program of the Olympic Games in Rio-2016 for Sunday 7 August (local and GMT):
Handball
Men - Group stage
(09h30 / 12h30) Croatia - Qatar (Group A)
(11h30 / 14h30) Sweden - Germany (Group B)
(14h40 / 17h40) Denmark - Argentina (Group A)
(16h40 / 19h40) Poland - Brazil (Group A)
(19h50 / 22h50) France - Tunisia (Group A)
(21h50 / 00h50) Slovenia - Egypt (Group B)
Basketball
Men - Group stage
(14h15 / 17h15) Brazil - Lithuania (Group B)
(19h00 / 22h00) Croatia - Spain (Group B)
(22h30 / 01h30) Nigeria - Argentina (Group B)
Women - Group stage
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 revives, reissues London 2012 and glares Djokovic
The Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, who hastens to regain lost because of a wrist injury time gave a romp tennis tournament Rio 2012 by eliminating the first favorite, the world number one, Novak Djokovic (7-6 (4), 7-6 (2)).
Djokovic, who left in tears and had only lost four games so far this year, will not fight for Olympic gold, the only major prize that remains to his resume settlement.
Serbian, apparently nervous, overacting in the celebrations and surmounted by a extramotivado rival, did not find the formula to cut the enthusiastic attitude of the Argentine.
Del Potro was strengthened the Olympic Tennis Centre. A victory that reactivates a damaged career by injuries.
Wrist forced him not long ago to step through the operating room. Two years overboard shortly after peer into the top of the circuit, the fourth in the world months ago, in 2009, to win the Open United States .
Del Potro, who in London 2012 deprived the Serbian Olympic bronze, his last victory renowned returned to knock Djokovic, winner of seven titles this year and possessed twelve Grand Slam, including Roland Garros and Australia in 2016 .
Del Potro, supported by half of a divided stand on a footballing environment, he hid in his towel at the end. Tearfully. Pending that Rio 2016 will recover as a player. Now awaits the Portuguese Joao Sousa in the second round.
Djokovic, who left in tears and had only lost four games so far this year, will not fight for Olympic gold, the only major prize that remains to his resume settlement.
Serbian, apparently nervous, overacting in the celebrations and surmounted by a extramotivado rival, did not find the formula to cut the enthusiastic attitude of the Argentine.
Del Potro was strengthened the Olympic Tennis Centre. A victory that reactivates a damaged career by injuries.
Wrist forced him not long ago to step through the operating room. Two years overboard shortly after peer into the top of the circuit, the fourth in the world months ago, in 2009, to win the Open United States .
Del Potro, who in London 2012 deprived the Serbian Olympic bronze, his last victory renowned returned to knock Djokovic, winner of seven titles this year and possessed twelve Grand Slam, including Roland Garros and Australia in 2016 .
Del Potro, supported by half of a divided stand on a footballing environment, he hid in his towel at the end. Tearfully. Pending that Rio 2016 will recover as a player. Now awaits the Portuguese Joao Sousa in the second round.
The shocking image of Djokovic crying after another Olympic disappointment
One of the most striking images that leave the 2016 Olympic Games are the disconsolate tears Novak Djokovic after falling eliminated in first round men's tennis tournament against Juan Martin Del Potro. The world number one not to accumulate Grand Slams and titles on the circuit, but in Rio adds his third Olympic disappointment. And that hurts more than any other
To be the number one favorite and practically have secured gold on his shoulders, to fall eliminated first of change against a team depleted by injuries and over had to live moments of tension hours before the game by being locked in an elevator inside the Olympic Village.
But this is tennis, and so are the Olympic Games , the only competition that has always escaped the Serbian . Are worthless his 12 Grand Slam or have reached Rio 2016 winning with authority Masters 1000 Toronto. Del Potro was surprised, it was better. And point. And this new Olympic disappointment made Nole down to earth for the first time since he is the absolute master of world tennis.
The Olympics are not for him . Although it can boast a bronze medal won in Beijing 2008, at that time the frustration came over him when sent to an overhead network in the semifinal against Rafa Nadal , who could have made it very close to winning the match and put him in the end. He also was in tears.
And in London, Juan Martin Del Potro also left him without metal to win the consolation final. In semis he fell to an Andy Murray that ultimately would be Olympic champion in the Wimbledon grass. Novak Djokovic will have to wait until 2020 Tokyo.
To be the number one favorite and practically have secured gold on his shoulders, to fall eliminated first of change against a team depleted by injuries and over had to live moments of tension hours before the game by being locked in an elevator inside the Olympic Village.
But this is tennis, and so are the Olympic Games , the only competition that has always escaped the Serbian . Are worthless his 12 Grand Slam or have reached Rio 2016 winning with authority Masters 1000 Toronto. Del Potro was surprised, it was better. And point. And this new Olympic disappointment made Nole down to earth for the first time since he is the absolute master of world tennis.
The Olympics are not for him . Although it can boast a bronze medal won in Beijing 2008, at that time the frustration came over him when sent to an overhead network in the semifinal against Rafa Nadal , who could have made it very close to winning the match and put him in the end. He also was in tears.
And in London, Juan Martin Del Potro also left him without metal to win the consolation final. In semis he fell to an Andy Murray that ultimately would be Olympic champion in the Wimbledon grass. Novak Djokovic will have to wait until 2020 Tokyo.
joi, 30 iunie 2016
Wimbledon 2016, Djokovic -Mannarino: Homage to Machiavelli (6-4, 6-3, 7-6)
Novak Djokovic qualified for the third round of Roland Garros 2016 after beating comfortably Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 6-3, 7-6. The Serbian began accusing some mild discomfort in the shoulder and bad feelings on the track, which made grown to Mannarino, although Djokovic returned to his best to qualify giving his serve only once. He will face Bellucci or Querrey.
Novak Djokovic. It continues the steady pace of Djokovic in the first weeks of big tournaments, giving a unique service to Mannarino in the second round. Serbian tennis player does not shake hands as much as the sensations with entering the track are not the best. It happened against the French but knew how to take forward the tie without hassle. A round less towards the end.
Adrian Mannarino. He fell into the trap of Djoker . It caught on a first sensational set in which he defended his service with much credit, ceding few points to number one in the world but at the decisive moment, 5-4 against, appeared the destructive version of Djokovic to give a blow from which he failed to recover in the rest of the game. He lacked evidence to the French, who came down to the first serious blow of his rival.
Novak Djokovic. It continues the steady pace of Djokovic in the first weeks of big tournaments, giving a unique service to Mannarino in the second round. Serbian tennis player does not shake hands as much as the sensations with entering the track are not the best. It happened against the French but knew how to take forward the tie without hassle. A round less towards the end.
Adrian Mannarino. He fell into the trap of Djoker . It caught on a first sensational set in which he defended his service with much credit, ceding few points to number one in the world but at the decisive moment, 5-4 against, appeared the destructive version of Djokovic to give a blow from which he failed to recover in the rest of the game. He lacked evidence to the French, who came down to the first serious blow of his rival.
luni, 30 mai 2016
Roland Garros 2016 Djokovic-Bedene: A warning for the future (6-2, 6-3, 6-3)
Novak Djokovic qualified for the second round of Roland Garros 2016 after defeating Aljaz Bedene bold in three sets in the shift that closed the day at the Philippe Chatrier. Djokovic had to show off his full repertoire of strokes to not be surprised and seal their presence in the second week of the tournament, which already expects Roberto Bautista.
Novak Djokovic. The world number one has had to play his best game in this edition of Roland Garros 2016 just when it was thought that the injury of Rafa Nadal left him a clear path to the final. Serbian tennis player was found face a young respondón in Bedene and was forced to show all their quality to avoid any possibility of postponement of the match or comeback of his rival. It was a good reminder of what awaits the players on the ATP prevailing in the coming years, as the generational change is closer.
Aljaz Bedene. Born in Ljubljana and British passport, at 26 is difficult to categorize Aljaz Bedene as one of the players of the new batch representing Alexander Zverev and company, but showed how to face a tie against a player elite on center court. He fell in three sets but kept his dignity and came to rile on more than one occasion to Djokovic did not expect to meet such resistance.
The day came with trap. The withdrawal through injury of Rafa Nadal 24 hours before and the rain stopped the tennis activity in Paris for more than three hours cooled enough tempers, and the superiority of Novak Djokovic about Aljaz Bedene was big enough to think of another scenario it was not a placid victory of world number one. The reality was for very different paths, and the truth is that Djokovic had to sweat every point in a tough match two hours in which the three sets do not reflect how difficult it was for Belgrade take forward the party.
Bedene itself went colder and Djokovic met forecasts with relatively normal, but gradually the Ljubljana was dropping his arm and looking for angles to be grimacing in the face of Nole . Serbian effectiveness was decreasing with the passage of the games, but managed to get by breaking the serve to go to Bedene at key moments. This allowed him to reach the third set, in which the lack of light threatened to postpone the match to Sunday morning. A Djokovic he came a sudden rush and nervousness that his opponent to star earned a master's own tennis points. With the last rays of light filtering through the steps of Paris, Djokovic stepped on the gas on time to ensure the presence in the second round.
Our opinion
Roland Garros is a tournament where unpredictability has greater influence than in the rest of the large, which may lead to an unexpected setback by the favorites. Murray has already had to taste the bitterness of playing two five - set matches and only the great quality of Djokovic prevented Bedene have more than one minute glory in the center. Without Rafa Nadal on his favorite territory, it seems to face all Nole get finally their first trophy in Paris, but has to tread eye because in the second week there will be no pardons. Roberto Bautista will be next to test their favoritism.
Novak Djokovic. The world number one has had to play his best game in this edition of Roland Garros 2016 just when it was thought that the injury of Rafa Nadal left him a clear path to the final. Serbian tennis player was found face a young respondón in Bedene and was forced to show all their quality to avoid any possibility of postponement of the match or comeback of his rival. It was a good reminder of what awaits the players on the ATP prevailing in the coming years, as the generational change is closer.
Aljaz Bedene. Born in Ljubljana and British passport, at 26 is difficult to categorize Aljaz Bedene as one of the players of the new batch representing Alexander Zverev and company, but showed how to face a tie against a player elite on center court. He fell in three sets but kept his dignity and came to rile on more than one occasion to Djokovic did not expect to meet such resistance.
The day came with trap. The withdrawal through injury of Rafa Nadal 24 hours before and the rain stopped the tennis activity in Paris for more than three hours cooled enough tempers, and the superiority of Novak Djokovic about Aljaz Bedene was big enough to think of another scenario it was not a placid victory of world number one. The reality was for very different paths, and the truth is that Djokovic had to sweat every point in a tough match two hours in which the three sets do not reflect how difficult it was for Belgrade take forward the party.
Bedene itself went colder and Djokovic met forecasts with relatively normal, but gradually the Ljubljana was dropping his arm and looking for angles to be grimacing in the face of Nole . Serbian effectiveness was decreasing with the passage of the games, but managed to get by breaking the serve to go to Bedene at key moments. This allowed him to reach the third set, in which the lack of light threatened to postpone the match to Sunday morning. A Djokovic he came a sudden rush and nervousness that his opponent to star earned a master's own tennis points. With the last rays of light filtering through the steps of Paris, Djokovic stepped on the gas on time to ensure the presence in the second round.
Our opinion
Roland Garros is a tournament where unpredictability has greater influence than in the rest of the large, which may lead to an unexpected setback by the favorites. Murray has already had to taste the bitterness of playing two five - set matches and only the great quality of Djokovic prevented Bedene have more than one minute glory in the center. Without Rafa Nadal on his favorite territory, it seems to face all Nole get finally their first trophy in Paris, but has to tread eye because in the second week there will be no pardons. Roberto Bautista will be next to test their favoritism.
miercuri, 20 aprilie 2016
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.
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.
Novak Djokovic left Lionel Messi without Laureus award
Barcelona left the gala Laureus 2016 Awards with a bittersweet taste, as the Blaugrana managed to be imposed in any of the two disciplines for which it was nominated, but Johan Cruyff, FC Barcelona emblem, recienemente deceased was honoured.
Lionel Messi was left without getting the award for best male athlete and ended up falling into the hands of Serbian tennis player, Novak Djokovic , which is the third time that the world No. 1 in the ATP rankings gets the prize.
The Blaugrana were also nominees in the category of best team after the treble last season but ended up yielding to the selection of New Zealand Rugby , better known as the All Blacks , the award takes after winning as world champions .
The organization also delivered the 'Sportsmanship' award posthumously to Johan Cruyff . His son Jordi received the award and delivered an emotional speech: "It is a very emotional moment for me. With Carles Puyol ( in charge of handing the trophy) and Ruud Gullit (responsible for submission) for being here. And thanks to Laureus, also on behalf of our family. I'd rather not be here today, but my father left us. It was an amazing and energetic person. As a child I can only say I am very proud of him. "
Lionel Messi was left without getting the award for best male athlete and ended up falling into the hands of Serbian tennis player, Novak Djokovic , which is the third time that the world No. 1 in the ATP rankings gets the prize.
The Blaugrana were also nominees in the category of best team after the treble last season but ended up yielding to the selection of New Zealand Rugby , better known as the All Blacks , the award takes after winning as world champions .
The organization also delivered the 'Sportsmanship' award posthumously to Johan Cruyff . His son Jordi received the award and delivered an emotional speech: "It is a very emotional moment for me. With Carles Puyol ( in charge of handing the trophy) and Ruud Gullit (responsible for submission) for being here. And thanks to Laureus, also on behalf of our family. I'd rather not be here today, but my father left us. It was an amazing and energetic person. As a child I can only say I am very proud of him. "
marți, 19 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.
marți, 22 martie 2016
Djokovic asks whether men should earn more than women in tennis
The tennis world number one, Novak Djokovic , has been embroiled in a controversy over the distribution of prize money for men and women, which was caused by some comments of Raymond Moore, executive director of the Indian Wells tournament.
"In my next life, when I return, I want to be part of the WTA because they take advantage of the success of men. They take no decision and are fortunate. Very lucky, "Moore said during his traditional talk with the media during the last day of competition.
"If I were a woman tennis player, I would kneel every night and thank God for the birth of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal . Them are those who have borne the brunt of the sport , "he added. Hours later, Moore apologized for his words.
However, those comments were met with rejection by Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, finalists in the championship Californian desert. "I think those comments are wrong and very, very uncertain" , said Williams, runner - up at Indian Wells.
Champion, Azarenka replied: "I think e s a problem that occurs worldwide . Not only in sport. Also in business. We try to talk about equality. Sometimes it is not recognized. The best thing women do is overcome those comments. No stuff about men are heard. "
When Djokovic's turn came, after his victory over Milos Raonic , the Serbian was not as sharp in his observations on Moore's comment, which, he admitted, was not "politically correct".
The Belgrade said that it is a 'delicate' issue and that women deserve "respect and admiration" for his achievements, among which included having achieved that in many tournaments financial reward is the same for both genders.
"The I applaud you for it. I say honestly. They fought for what they deserved and they succeeded. On the other hand, the world of the ATP should fight for more (money) because statistics show that we have many more spectators at matches men , "said Nole. "That's one of the reasons why I think we should win more , " he added.
And he emphasized: "While there is data, statistics and information available on who generates more attention and attracts more viewers, I think (the money) should be distributed fairly ."
When he was reminded the player that one of the qualities of professional tennis is the correlation between men and women of the ATP and WTA tournaments, and Jelena Genci was his first coach, he replied, " I have a tremendous respect for what women are getting in global sport. "
" I know what they spend with their bodies , which are so different from those of men (...) You know, hormones and stuff, we need not go into details. Women know what I mean. You have great admiration and respect for them to fight at such a high level , "he said.
"In my next life, when I return, I want to be part of the WTA because they take advantage of the success of men. They take no decision and are fortunate. Very lucky, "Moore said during his traditional talk with the media during the last day of competition.
"If I were a woman tennis player, I would kneel every night and thank God for the birth of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal . Them are those who have borne the brunt of the sport , "he added. Hours later, Moore apologized for his words.
However, those comments were met with rejection by Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, finalists in the championship Californian desert. "I think those comments are wrong and very, very uncertain" , said Williams, runner - up at Indian Wells.
Champion, Azarenka replied: "I think e s a problem that occurs worldwide . Not only in sport. Also in business. We try to talk about equality. Sometimes it is not recognized. The best thing women do is overcome those comments. No stuff about men are heard. "
When Djokovic's turn came, after his victory over Milos Raonic , the Serbian was not as sharp in his observations on Moore's comment, which, he admitted, was not "politically correct".
The Belgrade said that it is a 'delicate' issue and that women deserve "respect and admiration" for his achievements, among which included having achieved that in many tournaments financial reward is the same for both genders.
"The I applaud you for it. I say honestly. They fought for what they deserved and they succeeded. On the other hand, the world of the ATP should fight for more (money) because statistics show that we have many more spectators at matches men , "said Nole. "That's one of the reasons why I think we should win more , " he added.
And he emphasized: "While there is data, statistics and information available on who generates more attention and attracts more viewers, I think (the money) should be distributed fairly ."
When he was reminded the player that one of the qualities of professional tennis is the correlation between men and women of the ATP and WTA tournaments, and Jelena Genci was his first coach, he replied, " I have a tremendous respect for what women are getting in global sport. "
" I know what they spend with their bodies , which are so different from those of men (...) You know, hormones and stuff, we need not go into details. Women know what I mean. You have great admiration and respect for them to fight at such a high level , "he said.
luni, 21 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.
miercuri, 18 noiembrie 2015
Roger Federer e iubit mai mult decat Novak Djokovic
Turneul Campionilor de tenis de la Londra a inceput de cateva zile, suficiente insa ca Roger Federer sa obtina primele succese, titluri si victorii, cate un titlu si o victorie chiar in fata lui Novak Djokovic pe care pur si si simplu l-a spulberat!
Primul trofeu castigat de Roger Federer a fost atribuit la finalul primului meci castigat in fata lui Thomas Berdych: trofeul Stefan Edberg, atribuit jucatorului cel mai fair-play - cu cea mai corecta atitudine si respect pentru joc, adversari, arbitri si fani! Nu este o intamplare castigarea acestui trofeu, pentru ca este a 11-a oara cand elvetianul Roger Federer, acum in varsta de 34 de ani, primeste acest trofeu, care poarta numele antrenorului si idolului sau din copilarie. Trofeul se acorda pe baza voturilor celorlalti jucatori.
Cel de-al doilea trofeu castigat a fost trofeul pentru jucatorul favorit al fanilor, votat fiind de 65% dintre fani. In acest clasament a fost urmat de Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray si Key Nishikori. Nici acest trofeu nu este o intmplare, Roger Federer, catigandu-l pentru a 13-a oara!
"Îmi place să primesc astfel de premii, mai ales cele în care apar voturile fanilor şi ale jucătorilor. Este încă un moment plăcut al carierei mele. Mulţi alţi jucători merită aceste premii. Mai sunt mulţi băieţi buni în circuit. De aceea încă mai joc.
Vreau să le mulţumesc fanilor pentru că m-au votat şi mă susţin, dar şi pentru că nu vin doar pentru meciurile mele. Este unul dintre cele mai tari turnee ale circuitului şi sper să ne vedem şi la anul, şi peste doi ani şi peste 3 ani", a declarat Federer.
In total 31 de premii oferite de ATP a castigat Roger Federer in 12 ani de cariera!
Ieri, Roger Federer a obtinut (deja) calificarea in semifinale, dupa o victorie categorica (mai ales in setul doi, in care a obtinut victoria cu 6-2, dupa 0-2) in fata lui Novak Djokovic - 7-5, 6-2, indiferent de ce rezultate se vor mai inregistra in grupa Sam Smith din care face parte. Cea de a doua grupa de la Turneul campionilor poarta numele compatriotului nostru Ilie Nastase!
Elvetianul a mai castigat de sase ori Turneul Campionilor!
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