Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Sonny Ericsson Championship: Serena Williams is in the quartenfinals

On the ongoing Sonny Ericsson tournament, Serena Williams the world's number one women tennis player advances to the quarterfinals after beating the number 17th seed Zheng Jie of China in three sets 7-5, 5-7, 6-3.

An ace ended the matched between them then Serena raised her fist and began to smiling with the crowd who were cheering for her. Serena said that she is very happy to get through a hard matched with Zheng, in one point of the matched Serena hit a ball on the bottom of the net and scored she added that she haven't done this since she was in junior.

Reaching the quarterfinals was her sister Venus williams the number five seed, with a trailing matched and escaped Agnieszka Radwanska 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. Maybe they will go head to head again in the semifinals if they will pass their quarterfinals opponent. It's an exciting match if ever between the two sisters rival. Serena is seeking for her sixth Key Biscayne title and third straight in a row. In her matched with Zheng, she was in danger when she was down love-two, 15-40 serving in the final set, but Serena rallied tied the game and finishing it strong by sweeping the last eight points. Williams in that matched committed a total of 43 error and broke by Zheng six times.
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Sonny Ericsson Championship: Federrer advanced to the next round

The latest updates to the Sonny Ericsson Championship at Key Biscayne, Florida.

Roger Federrer had just
advanced to the next round of the Sonny Ericsson Championship at Key Biscayne, Florida, Federrer won over the American by erasing the eight break points early in the game to took the win 6-4, 6-2 Tuesday night. Next opponent for Roger Federrer is the number five seed in the tournament Andy Roddick of America. Roddick advances earlier by beating the French Gail Monfils 7-6, 6-4.

The American's had a break point chanced against Federrer came with the score of 2 all in the second set. Then, Federrer hit a service winner to close out the 26 point game, and put him ahead until the end of the set. Dent's aggressiveness to the ball and his volley tactics made Federrer rushing his shots in the earlier stages of the game. After that Federrer took control of the game and win smoothly over Dent.
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Monday, March 30, 2009

Federrer looking ahead to Wimbledon

It was an incredible match up in the finals of the Wimbledon Open last year and one of the greatest matches, I've ever seen in tennis, an exciting and amazing finals between the rivals Roger Federrer and Rafael Nadal where Rafael Nadal's energy prevails in that matched.

Right now, Federrer is looking forward for the Wimbledon tournament to take revenge and dreaming of another grand slam title. And life is going great for Federrer, as he still keeps his world number two position and expecting his first chilid with his girlfriend Mirka.

This five time Wimbledon winner said that it's his dream every year to win this prestigious title the Wimbledon. But also warned his self that he don't have that proper preparation because he do have that French Open right before.

Right now, Federrer is in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Sonny Erricson Open, with his opponent Dent.
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For the Fifth time Federrer awarded for his Sportmanship

Last Wednesday Roger Federrer of Switzerland won the ATP World Tour’s Stefan Edberg sportsmanship award for a record fifth consecutive year, and he was chosen the favorite player for the sixth year in a row in a poll of fans.

Also the the World's Number one received the player of the year award, while the duo of Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic were selected doubled team of the year.

Arthur Ashe humanitarian was to given to American James Blake for his charitable efforts, comeback player of the year was Rainer Schuetller. Jo Wilfred Tsonga of Frannce received the most improved player award, and new comer award won by Nee Keshikori of Japan.

Awarding was held at KEY BISCAYNE FLORIDA in the opening of the Sonny Ericsson Open.
And here was the statement of Roger Federrer after he won the Sportsmanship award and tied the record of Edberd by winning it five times in egiht years.

And here was his statements after winning the award. “It is great to receive two more awards." It is always important for me to be a good sportsman on the court and give the right example for others to follow and hopefully inspire the next generation. It also means the world to me to be the fans’ favorite player for the sixth year in a row.”


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