Djokovic Advance to Round of the Big 8

Indian Wells - Full've participant quarterfinal Indian Wells 2013. The last contestant is a world ranking tennis player Novak Djokovic with a victory over host tennis player Sam Querrey.

In a match that ended on Thursday (14/03/2013) morning local time or late pm, Djokovic beat Querrey in straight sets with a 6-0 and 7-6 (6).

The Serb is performed very efficiently in the opening set, breaking his opponent's serve three times.

The second set did not go as easy as ever for Djokovic. Querrey showed resistance and both players are not able to mutually broke each to force the tiebreak.

In the tie-breaker session, Djokovic initially succeeded far superior in position 5-1. Querrey did not succumb to impose balanced position in figure 6-6.

Querrey lost his chances to win the set after a forehand hit wide. A mistake made ​​American's back while winning Djokovic.

Djokovic will meet Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the race for semi-final tickets. Tsonga, seeded eighth, defeated Milos Raonic earlier.

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Sharapova Arriving in semis without dropping a set

Indian Wells - Maria Sharapova through to the last four Indian Wells after beating Sara Errani in straight sets, 7-6 (6). 6-2. The results also make Sharapova still has not lost a set.

At the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Thursday (14/03/2013) afternoon local time, the second seed Sharapova had to get strict resistance from the sixth seed Errani in the first set. Errani immediately to break even in the first game.

In the process Sharapova and Errani continue competing so this set must be resolved through the tiebreak. Had made ​​some mistakes, Sharapova finally closed the first set in 1 hour 25 minutes.

In the second set, Sharapova drove more smoothly. He finally managed to overcome that also he defeated Errani in straight sets at the 2012 French Open final last year.

For Sharapova, victory over Errani was once made also made ​​it through four matches so far at Indian Wells without losing a set.

These results make Sharapova has now qualified for the semi-finals event, which is also called the BNP Paribas Open it. He will face 13th-seeded Maria Kirilenko, who previously won 4-6, 6-4, and 6-3 victory over fifth seed Petra Kvitova.

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Say Hello To Sloane Stephens, The U.S. Teen Who Beat Serena Williams

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Sloane Stephens of the U.S. serves to compatriot Serena Williams during their women's singles quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Jan. 23, 2013.

Serena Williams entered the 2013 tennis season on a tear. In 2012 she won Wimbledon, cruised at the Olympics, and took the U.S. Open. So forgive us if we thought that this could finally be a year where a tennis player pulls off a Grand Slam, winning the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open in the same year.
Steffi Graf was the last player to do it, back in 1988. She still is.
Sloane Stephens, the 19-year-old-next-great-American-tennis-hope, part 26, took down Serena at the Australian Open on Tuesday, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.  She’ll play the world no. 1, Victoria Azarenka, in the semi-finals on Thursday.
Williams got so ticked playing Stephens, she even gave her racquet a good ol’ smashing. Check it out.
(MORE: Williams Loses In Quarters, Azarenka Into Semis)
So who is Sloane Stephens? Here a few quick basics:
1. Stephens grew up in Plantation, Florida – with pictures of Serena Williams in her bedroom.
2. In 1988 her mother, Boston University swimmer Sibyl Smith, became the first African-American female to be named a Division 1 All-American in that sport. Sibyl Smith is a psychologist.
3. Her father, John Stephens, was a former running back with the New England Patriots and other teams. He died in a 2009 auto accident. Stephens was the NFL‘s offensive rookie of the year in 1988. Sybil Smith and John Stevens were divorced, and Sloane Stevens met her father in person “twice, maybe three times,” according to the New York Times. But they developed a relationship over the phone late in his life.
4. She said her Twitter following more than doubled during the match, from 17,000 before to 35,000 after. (As of Wednesday at 1:40 P.M. eastern time, she was at over 46,000 followers).
5. After the match with Williams, Stephens was giddy about her new Twitter celebrity. “John Legend tweeted me,” she said. “Dirk [Nowitzki] tweeted me. I mean, I’m just excited. I want John Legend to sing at my wedding."

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Focus on Germany and the All England, Tommy Absent in Iran

Indonesian men's singles, Tommy Sugiarto.

JAKARTA, - Single Pelatnas son, Tommy Sugiarto, failed to appear at the tournament Iran International Challenge 2013. The reason, he wanted to concentrate fully for the tournament with a higher level, namely the German Open Grand Prix Gold and the All England. Thus, Indonesia now has four representatives in the men's singles Riyanto Subagja, Arief Gifar Ramadan, Panji Akbar Alrie Sudrajat and Guna Dharma.

"I focused on the two European tournaments in Germany and the All England. Following UEFA will immediately exercise again so that maximum results," said Tommy in Pelatnas Cipayung, Wednesday (30/01/2013).

Meanwhile, head coach of the men's singles, Joko Suprianto, saying that he had been running a training program specifically for those who will compete in the All England in March.

"All England is a prestigious championship, they will leave will I prepare a special, different from others. Schedule exercise is not increased, but the quality and intensity improved. But it does not mean that young people can relax, each existing program training, "said Joko.

In addition, Jim has also designed programs for the departure of players to the tournament this year. Election of representatives in each tournament was adjusted to the ability of the players. For example, for the premiere and Superseries level, elite players will depart, while many more young players to compete in international level challenge or grand prix.

"There is no like and dislike, they are indeed worth sent ya will tell us. From this design, when approaching the tournament will be seen again if the athlete is ready? Of their physical condition, injuries or not, and the quality of preparation in practice," said Joko.

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Best Athletes Prepare PBSI SEA Games

Sony Dwi Kuncoro

JAKARTA, - the national badminton organizations, PB PBSI welcome certainty dipertandingkannya badminton at SEA Games XXVII/2013 in Naypydaw, Myanmar, later this year.

The assurance was obtained after the Indonesian Olympic Committee and PB PBSI proactive lobbying badminton some powerful countries in Southeast Asia to urge Myanmar hosts equalize sport coat is paralyzed.

PB PBSI Chairman Gita Wirjawan appreciate any certainty dipertandingkannya badminton event at the Games among the nations of Southeast Asia. Trade Minister welcomes very happy with the decision of badminton will be played in the SEAG Council Member SEAG meeting held in Myanmar, January 28 to 29.

 

"We welcome the decision dipertandingkannya positive badminton in the upcoming SEA Games. This is a very appropriate decision, considering badminton is a sport that traditionally has always competed in the SEA Games since the first scene, "said Gita, as presented by the Public Relations and Social Media Kasubid PB PBSI, Ricky Soebagdja, Wednesday (30/1, as quoted badmintonindonesia ..

 

Actually refers to the history, even when the SEAG was named Southeast Asian Peninsular (SEAP) Games were first held in 1959 in Bangkok, Thailand, until now, badminton never missed competed in the Games arena among the peoples of Southeast Asia. Especially for Indonesian contingent, since the first time take part in the SEA Games 1977 in Kuala Lumpur, badminton has always been a gold mine.

 

At the SEA Games in Jakarta-Palembang XXVI/2011, Indonesia badminton team earned five gold medals. Gold medals are presented of numbers men's team, men's singles by Simon Santoso, men's doubles (Bona Septano / Moh. Ahsan, women's doubles (Krishinda Nitya Maheswari / Feinya Anneke Agustine), and mixed doubles (Tontowi Ahmad / Liliyana Natsir). Two other pieces of gold seized Mingtian Fu of Singapore (women's singles) and Thailand (daughter team), after frustrate Indonesia in the final.

 

Delivered Gita, with a main badminton into one branch that competed in the SEA Games, Indonesia an opportunity to show of force in paralyzed branch fur was very open. Moreover, success at the Games in Southeast Asia also has become one of the focus to be achieved in the management of PB PBSI this year.

 

"With the decision dipertandingkannya badminton at SEA Games later is, it will certainly make PB PBSI should immediately prepare best athletes as early as possible. PB PBSI would like to repeat this success again in the upcoming SEA Games, "said Gita, who will soon depart accompanying President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on a state visit to several countries in Africa.

 

In the Gita Wirjawan leadership, in addition to ambitious success in the SEA Games, PB PBSI also being able to focus on another big success on three key championships last year. Championship which is the main target, the All England in Birmingham on 5-10 March, seizing the Sudirman Cup in Kuala Lumpur (19 to 26 May), and the World Championships in Guangzhou (4-11 August).

 

Added by PB PBSI Koesdarto Secretary Pramod, and should rightly remain played badminton at SEA Games Myanmar. Moreover, paralyzed sport coat is traditionally a sport for the nations of Asia. With dipertandingkannya badminton at SEA Games would have a positive impact on the development and progress of badminton in order to still be contested at the 2020 Olympics.

 

"This decision was warmly welcomed feasible. Hopefully can continue to play badminton at SEA Games and remains contested in the upcoming Olympics, "please Koesdarto.

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Bartoli 9 Year End Dispute

French tennis player Marion Bartoli.

PARIS, Kompas.com - French number one Marion Bartoli finally willing to reinforce negaraya Fed Cup team after an absence of nine years.

Bartoli, 28, will strengthen the French face German team in the World Group II first round in Limoges, 9-10 February.

World number 10 the world will join together Alize Cornet, Kristina Mladenovic, Pauline Parmentier and Virginie Razzano under captain Amelie Mauresmo.

Bartoli refused to play with the French team after the 2004 final. At that time he asked for exclusion of coach and father, Walter. But the demand can not be met.

According Mauresmo, Bartoli knocked him talking after the Australian Open and expressed his desire to join. "Marion came after losing in the third round of the Australian Open with the hope of returning with the French team. He said he is ready to overcome all the problems."

"I assure you, Marion's father will not be with him in the days of our preparations," said Mauresmo during the Paris Open. "The family and the coaches can come on Thursday evening to support the players," said Mauresmo again.

France won the Fed Cup in 1997 and 2003 when Mauresmo still a mainstay of the team players.

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Badminton legend passed away

Eddy Choong

KUALA LUMPUR, - World Badminton Malaysia lost their badminton legend in the decade of 1950-1960-1n, Eddy Choong, Monday.

Choong died at age 82 after being treated at the hospital since last Saturday. According to his son, Finn, was rushed to rumahs Choong Akit on Saturday due to vomiting.

"Actually, he'll be home soon because muintahnya vomiting has stopped. However subsequently increased blood pressure and his heart stopped beating and complications arise," said Finn. Chong stated died of bleeding on the inside of the body.

Eddy Choong has four sons and five grandchildren.

Together with Wong Peng Soon, Eddy Choong an actor Malaya dominance in the badminton world in the 1950s, before the emergence of Indonesia as a new force. He is a champion of the All England badminton tournament in 1953, 1954, 1956 and 1957.

Choong also a finalist at the tournament which was considered the unofficial world championships in 1952 and 1955. Together with his brother, David, he won the doubles in 1951 until 1953. Choong also memabwa Malayan Thomas Cup victory in 1955, but then succumbs to Indonesia in 1958.

Until the end of his life, Eddy Choong never separate from the world of badminton. He set up a badminton training center in Bukit Dumbar, Penang to produce quality players. His remains will be cremated on Friday.

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Indonesia Fed Cup team Increase Exercise Slam

Gusti Ayu Fani, one of the players who will strengthen the pride of Indonesia Fed Cup team of Indonesia in Kazakhstan, 3-10 February.

JAKARTA, - Indonesia Fed Cup team the match extending the exercise and reduced physical exercise on the fourth week of training before traveling to Kazakhstan, 29 January.

This was conveyed by Indonesia Fed Cup captain, Suharyadi, when met at the tennis complex Senayan, Saturday (26/01/2013). "Now more match play. Physical exercise portion is reduced, for example, the usual movement ten times to five times," he said.

He added, athletes are required to maintain the condition of each winter in anticipation of Kazakhstan. Indonesia Fed Cup team strengthened Gusti Ayu Fani, Lavina Tananta, Jessy Rompies and Aldila Sutjiadi. They planned to leave for Kazakhstan on Tuesday (29/01/2013). Fed Cup matches will take place on February 4 to 10.

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