Roger Federer Named Basel's Best
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Roger Federer was honoured as the best player to ever compete at the Swiss Indoors Basel.
Tournament Director Roger Brennwald presented Federer with a trophy bearing the names of the different nominees in the shape of the number one. Federer received 78.5 per cent of the 40,000 votes cast in the online poll, far outdistancing 2009 champion Novak Djokovic, who finished second with 3,233 votes.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Valencia Open 500 Wednesday Order of Play November 2nd 2011
Valencia Open 500 Wednesday Order of Play November 2nd 2011
Valencia Open 500
ATP World Tour 500
30 October-6 November 2011
ORDER OF PLAY - WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER, 2011
AGORA start 1:00 pm
M Cilic (CRO) vs M Raonic (CAN)
[1] D Ferrer (ESP) vs [Q] V Pospisil (CAN)
[6] J del Potro (ARG) vs D Tursunov (RUS)
P Andujar (ESP) vs A Montanes (ESP) or [3] G Monfils (FRA)
A Bogomolov Jr. (USA) vs [8] F Lopez (ESP)
PISTA 1 start 1:00 pm
F Cermak (CZE) / F Polasek (SVK) vs O Marach (AUT) / D Marrero (ESP)
E Butorac (USA) / J Rojer (AHO) vs [2] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL)
M Granollers (ESP) / M Lopez (ESP) vs K Anderson (RSA) / J Isner (USA)
[1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) vs L Dlouhy (CZE) / A Dolgopolov (UKR)
Valencia Open 500
ATP World Tour 500
30 October-6 November 2011
ORDER OF PLAY - WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER, 2011
AGORA start 1:00 pm
M Cilic (CRO) vs M Raonic (CAN)
[1] D Ferrer (ESP) vs [Q] V Pospisil (CAN)
[6] J del Potro (ARG) vs D Tursunov (RUS)
P Andujar (ESP) vs A Montanes (ESP) or [3] G Monfils (FRA)
A Bogomolov Jr. (USA) vs [8] F Lopez (ESP)
PISTA 1 start 1:00 pm
F Cermak (CZE) / F Polasek (SVK) vs O Marach (AUT) / D Marrero (ESP)
E Butorac (USA) / J Rojer (AHO) vs [2] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL)
M Granollers (ESP) / M Lopez (ESP) vs K Anderson (RSA) / J Isner (USA)
[1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) vs L Dlouhy (CZE) / A Dolgopolov (UKR)
Swiss Indoors Basel Wednesday Order of Play November 2nd 2011
Swiss Indoors Basel Wednesday Order of Play November 2nd 2011
Swiss Indoors Basel
ATP World Tour 500
31 October-6 November 2011
WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER, 2011
CENTER COURT start 14:00
[6] J Tipsarevic (SRB) vs F Mayer (GER)
Not Before 16:00
R Haase (NED) vs [2] [WC] A Murray (GBR)
Not Before 18:00
J Nieminen (FIN) vs [3] R Federer (SUI)
Not Before 20:00
[7] A Roddick (USA) vs T Haas (GER)
COURT 2 start 13:00
[Q] T Kamke (GER) vs [Q] L Kubot (POL)
[Q] M Lammer (SUI) vs M Baghdatis (CYP)
S Giraldo (COL) vs R Stepanek (CZE)
A Murray (GBR) / J Murray (GBR) vs [2] M Mirnyi (BLR) / D Nestor (CAN)
X Malisse (BEL) / D Norman (BEL) vs [4] M Bhupathi (IND) / M Mertinak (SVK)
Not Before 20:00
[3] C Kas (GER) / A Peya (AUT) vs S Gonzalez (MEX) / S Lipsky (USA)
Swiss Indoors Basel
ATP World Tour 500
31 October-6 November 2011
WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER, 2011
CENTER COURT start 14:00
[6] J Tipsarevic (SRB) vs F Mayer (GER)
Not Before 16:00
R Haase (NED) vs [2] [WC] A Murray (GBR)
Not Before 18:00
J Nieminen (FIN) vs [3] R Federer (SUI)
Not Before 20:00
[7] A Roddick (USA) vs T Haas (GER)
COURT 2 start 13:00
[Q] T Kamke (GER) vs [Q] L Kubot (POL)
[Q] M Lammer (SUI) vs M Baghdatis (CYP)
S Giraldo (COL) vs R Stepanek (CZE)
A Murray (GBR) / J Murray (GBR) vs [2] M Mirnyi (BLR) / D Nestor (CAN)
X Malisse (BEL) / D Norman (BEL) vs [4] M Bhupathi (IND) / M Mertinak (SVK)
Not Before 20:00
[3] C Kas (GER) / A Peya (AUT) vs S Gonzalez (MEX) / S Lipsky (USA)
Djokovic wins in three in Basel
Djokovic wins in three in Basel
Novak Djokovic survived a scare against Belgian Xavier Malisse but finally prevailed 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the opening round of the of the Swiss Indoors in Basel.
"Every year for the last five years it’s a tradition at Halloween, which usually is during Paris-Bercy, that I go out with some crazy mask," explained Djokovic. "This year it happened one week earlier, so I hope that people don’t mind. It was just tradition and a little bit of fun."
Djokovic won the first set with two breaks of serve, but came under pressure in the second. He double-faulted to relinquish a break in the ninth game and Malisse seized his opportunity to draw level.
Novak Djokovic survived a scare against Belgian Xavier Malisse but finally prevailed 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the opening round of the of the Swiss Indoors in Basel.
"Every year for the last five years it’s a tradition at Halloween, which usually is during Paris-Bercy, that I go out with some crazy mask," explained Djokovic. "This year it happened one week earlier, so I hope that people don’t mind. It was just tradition and a little bit of fun."
Djokovic won the first set with two breaks of serve, but came under pressure in the second. He double-faulted to relinquish a break in the ninth game and Malisse seized his opportunity to draw level.
Photos: Roger Federer recieves Number 1 History Award
Photos: Roger Federer recieves Number 1 History Award
Roger Federer received from President of the Swiss Indoors, Roger Brennwald the Number 1 History-Award during day two of the Swiss Indoors at St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland... Enjoy the pictures....
Roger Federer received from President of the Swiss Indoors, Roger Brennwald the Number 1 History-Award during day two of the Swiss Indoors at St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland... Enjoy the pictures....
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Fish gets injured in Basel, retires from match
Fish gets injured in Basel, retires from match
Mardy Fish retired from his first-round match at the Swiss Indoors against fellow American James Blake on Tuesday after just one game because of a hamstring injury.
The fifth-seeded Fish held serve in the opening game and lost the first point of the next game when he decided the pain in his left leg would not allow him to continue.
Fish is hoping to qualify for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals for the first time. He is currently in the eighth and final qualifying spot for the tournament starting in London on Nov. 20. Although Fish cannot be overtaken this week, the last qualifying tournament is next week in Paris.
Mardy Fish retired from his first-round match at the Swiss Indoors against fellow American James Blake on Tuesday after just one game because of a hamstring injury.
The fifth-seeded Fish held serve in the opening game and lost the first point of the next game when he decided the pain in his left leg would not allow him to continue.
Fish is hoping to qualify for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals for the first time. He is currently in the eighth and final qualifying spot for the tournament starting in London on Nov. 20. Although Fish cannot be overtaken this week, the last qualifying tournament is next week in Paris.
Five Reasons Novak Djokovic is the Best Sports Story of 2011
Five Reasons Novak Djokovic is the Best Sports Story of 2011
The 2011 year is still a few months away but by far the best sports story of the year is coming to a close without much attention. The 2011 season was full of big stories. The big three in Miami ran into the Big D in the NBA Finals. The St. Louis Cardinals fought off the Texas Rangers in one of the best playoffs in a long time. There was women's soccer, Cam Newton, The Packers' Super Bowl and meanwhile Novak Djokovic was slaying the world of men's tennis. There are five reason why Novak Djokovic is the best story in sports in 2011.
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
A few years ago the Tampa Bay Rays came out of nowhere and defeated the mighty Boston Red Sox and the even mightier New York Yankees. It was as if David had just defeated Goliath and decided, what the hell I'll lead 55,000 Carthaginians against 80,000 members of the Roman Army just for kicks. The Rays were possibly the number one cinderella story of all time.
The 2011 year is still a few months away but by far the best sports story of the year is coming to a close without much attention. The 2011 season was full of big stories. The big three in Miami ran into the Big D in the NBA Finals. The St. Louis Cardinals fought off the Texas Rangers in one of the best playoffs in a long time. There was women's soccer, Cam Newton, The Packers' Super Bowl and meanwhile Novak Djokovic was slaying the world of men's tennis. There are five reason why Novak Djokovic is the best story in sports in 2011.
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
A few years ago the Tampa Bay Rays came out of nowhere and defeated the mighty Boston Red Sox and the even mightier New York Yankees. It was as if David had just defeated Goliath and decided, what the hell I'll lead 55,000 Carthaginians against 80,000 members of the Roman Army just for kicks. The Rays were possibly the number one cinderella story of all time.
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Video: Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Contenders Uncovered
Video: Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Contenders Uncovered
In season 3, episode 42, ATP World Tour Uncovered looks at the five qualifiers and the players in contention for the remaining three spots at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
In season 3, episode 42, ATP World Tour Uncovered looks at the five qualifiers and the players in contention for the remaining three spots at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
Tsonga survives scare to advance at Valencia Open
Tsonga survives scare to advance at Valencia Open
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga needed to battle hard to get past Javier Marti 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in the first-round match at the Valencia Open.
Tsonga had won 11 of his last 13 matches coming in, including titles at Metz and Vienna. But he trailed early due to unforced errors and the smooth backhand of the 19-year-old wildcard, who was playing his first match against a top-10 player.
While Tsonga complained about the streaks of sunlight on the City of Arts and Sciences indoor court, he settled toward the close of the second set after Marti double-faulted to be broken and served out the set on his way to victory.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga needed to battle hard to get past Javier Marti 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in the first-round match at the Valencia Open.
Tsonga had won 11 of his last 13 matches coming in, including titles at Metz and Vienna. But he trailed early due to unforced errors and the smooth backhand of the 19-year-old wildcard, who was playing his first match against a top-10 player.
While Tsonga complained about the streaks of sunlight on the City of Arts and Sciences indoor court, he settled toward the close of the second set after Marti double-faulted to be broken and served out the set on his way to victory.
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