The British Open Tennis `Wimbledon` ads to increase the total prize fund by 7 percent to 26.75 million pounds (40.9 million dollars). The news said the chairman of the "All England Club" Philip Brook. So the legendary tournament on grass in London is the richest in the Grand Slam.
The increase of the money from 2011 until today is with the whopping 152%.
The champions will receive a single check for 1.88 million pounds. For comparison, last year Novak Djokovic and Petra Kvitova took each 1.76 million.
Brook said that the tennis players who drop out in the first round of the main draw of "Wimbledon" will leave with 29,000.
Earlier and "Roland Garros" announced an increase of the prize money for this year by 12 percent to 29.61 million dollars.
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
Mourinho: Wimbledon means history
The Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho appears in a video, launched the third Grand Slam of the season - Wimbledon.
Ronaldo, who is popular in the media with his nickname "the special", deemed the final match of "All England Club" the most important game of the year.
"Wimbledon is much more than a Grand Slam, it is a special tournament. You can feel the history. This is felt by the victory of Murray (2013). Nadal against Djokovic, French or American court is the same. On Wimbledon is not the same", said Mourinho his opinion.
It is expected that this year the Portuguese to be in the stands on Wimbledon, especially for the decisive battles of the last days of the race.
Wimbledon 2015 starts on June the 29th and will be two weeks.
Ronaldo, who is popular in the media with his nickname "the special", deemed the final match of "All England Club" the most important game of the year.
"Wimbledon is much more than a Grand Slam, it is a special tournament. You can feel the history. This is felt by the victory of Murray (2013). Nadal against Djokovic, French or American court is the same. On Wimbledon is not the same", said Mourinho his opinion.
It is expected that this year the Portuguese to be in the stands on Wimbledon, especially for the decisive battles of the last days of the race.
Wimbledon 2015 starts on June the 29th and will be two weeks.
Thursday, 9 April 2015
David Luiz and Thiago Motta will miss the game against Barcelona
Paris Saint Germain players David Luiz and Thiago Motta will miss the important match of the quarter-finals of the Champions League against Barcelona.
Both have injuries and Laurent Blanc confirmed that they are out of the clash with Barca.
"David Luiz will miss weeks and Mota - 10 days," said Blanc.
"Lucas Moura is almost ready to play, but we will decide at the last moment whether it is 100% recovered."
"I made a mistake with Cavani: I had to bring him out even at the break. He knows it, I told him, but he said he still can play. I told him that I would leave him on the field for 15-20 minutes more. I took him out on 15th and he criticizes me that do not let him to play more, "said Blanc about the case with Cavani.
Both have injuries and Laurent Blanc confirmed that they are out of the clash with Barca.
"David Luiz will miss weeks and Mota - 10 days," said Blanc.
"Lucas Moura is almost ready to play, but we will decide at the last moment whether it is 100% recovered."
"I made a mistake with Cavani: I had to bring him out even at the break. He knows it, I told him, but he said he still can play. I told him that I would leave him on the field for 15-20 minutes more. I took him out on 15th and he criticizes me that do not let him to play more, "said Blanc about the case with Cavani.
Monday, 23 February 2015
Federer has included in his program the tournament in Istanbul
The worldwide No2 Roger Federer made a surprising change in his program.
Last week Federer has revealed the names of the tournaments, which he would participate in to Wimbledon. However on Tuesday Fed Express has decided to make a change and has added to the list the debut tournament calendar of ATP - Istanbul Open.
The race in Turkey will be from the category ATP 250 and will be held from April the 27-th until May the 3-th, just before "Masters 1000" in Madrid.
For the case Federer has filmed a special video message to the fans along the Bosphorus.
"I have been excited, because for the first time in my life I would be able to visit Istanbul. I hope you will be able to see me in the game in April, "said Federer.
A Tournament director of the race in Istanbul is Stefan Tsvetkov, the president of BF Tennis.
Last week Federer has revealed the names of the tournaments, which he would participate in to Wimbledon. However on Tuesday Fed Express has decided to make a change and has added to the list the debut tournament calendar of ATP - Istanbul Open.
The race in Turkey will be from the category ATP 250 and will be held from April the 27-th until May the 3-th, just before "Masters 1000" in Madrid.
For the case Federer has filmed a special video message to the fans along the Bosphorus.
"I have been excited, because for the first time in my life I would be able to visit Istanbul. I hope you will be able to see me in the game in April, "said Federer.
A Tournament director of the race in Istanbul is Stefan Tsvetkov, the president of BF Tennis.
Stan Wawrinka has triumphed in Rotterdam
Stan Wawrinka won the 42nd edition of the tennis tournament in Rotterdam hall in the category "ATP 500". In the final, in which he has played in front of over than 9,000 spectators in "Ahoy" the fourth placed Swiss beat defending champions No3 of the scheme Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic with 4: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4 in 1 hour and 58 minutes game.
After the equivalent beginning Berdych has reached the break points and has placed it to lead with 4: 3. In the final game the Czech has served for the set. He reached the point of winning, but Wawrinka saved it with a powerful forehand on the diagonal. In his turn, the tennis player from Lausanne was able to return the attack at the last possible moment, but his opponent went out with an excellent service. In the second set-ball the 29-years old Tomas succeeded and won the part after 39 minutes game.
In the second part the errors of both players became more frequent, perhaps because of the great tension. Wawrinka managed to reach the break points in the eighth game and then made a forehand into the net of the opponent. Immediately Tovi Stan has served for the set at 5: 3 and raised his fist triumphantly after exquisite backhand winner.
The Czech did not withstand mental and let a break in the first part of the game. Federer had a luck, because at the last point the ball stopped in the bar of the net and fell right into his opponent. This gave wings to Wawrinka, who made another break for 4: 1 after precision passing attack. Berdych decided not to give up without a fight and immediately gave back a break. But for more, there were no options. Tomas affect one championship point at 3: 5, but in the next game Stan has lead with 40:1 and has rejoiced after a ball out of the Czech.
So Wawrinka has become the fourth for Swiss with a title in Rotterdam after Gyunthard Heinz, Jakob Hlasek and Roger Federer. Berdych did not managed to become the first defended his title in "Ahoy" after Robin Soderling in 2011.
"It was a difficult week! I am happy that after 10 years I have managed to win in my appearance here. Tomas made a great game, for which I congratulate him. Thanks for the organizers of this excellent held tournament It was a pleasure for me to play here. Next year, I hope to become a champion again, "said after awarding the 29-years old Stan Wawrinka.
After the equivalent beginning Berdych has reached the break points and has placed it to lead with 4: 3. In the final game the Czech has served for the set. He reached the point of winning, but Wawrinka saved it with a powerful forehand on the diagonal. In his turn, the tennis player from Lausanne was able to return the attack at the last possible moment, but his opponent went out with an excellent service. In the second set-ball the 29-years old Tomas succeeded and won the part after 39 minutes game.
In the second part the errors of both players became more frequent, perhaps because of the great tension. Wawrinka managed to reach the break points in the eighth game and then made a forehand into the net of the opponent. Immediately Tovi Stan has served for the set at 5: 3 and raised his fist triumphantly after exquisite backhand winner.
The Czech did not withstand mental and let a break in the first part of the game. Federer had a luck, because at the last point the ball stopped in the bar of the net and fell right into his opponent. This gave wings to Wawrinka, who made another break for 4: 1 after precision passing attack. Berdych decided not to give up without a fight and immediately gave back a break. But for more, there were no options. Tomas affect one championship point at 3: 5, but in the next game Stan has lead with 40:1 and has rejoiced after a ball out of the Czech.
So Wawrinka has become the fourth for Swiss with a title in Rotterdam after Gyunthard Heinz, Jakob Hlasek and Roger Federer. Berdych did not managed to become the first defended his title in "Ahoy" after Robin Soderling in 2011.
"It was a difficult week! I am happy that after 10 years I have managed to win in my appearance here. Tomas made a great game, for which I congratulate him. Thanks for the organizers of this excellent held tournament It was a pleasure for me to play here. Next year, I hope to become a champion again, "said after awarding the 29-years old Stan Wawrinka.
Real Madrid - Deportivo La Coruna (Primera Division)
The battle for the title in Spain will be between three teams. The slap in the face of Real Madrid in the last round must be compensated with a convincing victory over Deportivo La Coruna. Unfortunately, they are one of the most uncomfortable rivals for "white ballet" historically. Recently, this complex was overcome by Real.
In the last round of Primera Division, Real Madrid has been heavily beaten with 0:4 by city rivals of Atletico. Largely this is due to several key players who came out of the composition because of injuries. Sergio Ramos, James Rodriguez, Pepe and Luka Modric are still sidelined and we will not see them against Deportivo. After the fiasco against Atletico, Ancelotti cook some changes in starting line-up. The inconclusive Iker Casillas will sit on the bench and in the doorframe will be Keylor Navas. Asier Illarramendi will launch holder and new signing Lucas Silva will wait for his debut in the second half. Nacho will partner to Raphael Varane in central defence in the absence of Pepe and Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo will try to regain form with some goal in this match, as he doesn`t scored in two games already.
Deportivo recorded two wins and is away from the bottom of the standings. The team handle with the direct competitors in the battle for survival and won against Rayo Vallecano (2:1) and SD Eibar (2:0). Helder Postiga joined Sydnei in the infirmary of the team. They will not travel to Madrid because of various injuries. Coach Victor Fernandez will rely on more defensive midfield for the visit of Real Madrid. This will require the inclusion in the lower positions of Juanfran and new signing Celso Borges. Oriol Riera will get another chance up front in the absence of Sidnei and Postiga. After serving a punishment, in the composition returns Louis Farina, but most likely will remain on the bench.
Guests will act very defensively and will continue with their good performance in defence of recent matches. Real is hesitant after unsteady games lately and we think that there will be not so much goals on Bernabeu this Saturday night.
Prediction Real Madrid - Deportivo La Coruna: Under 4.00 goals
Security: 8/10
Odds: 1.575 at bet365
In the last round of Primera Division, Real Madrid has been heavily beaten with 0:4 by city rivals of Atletico. Largely this is due to several key players who came out of the composition because of injuries. Sergio Ramos, James Rodriguez, Pepe and Luka Modric are still sidelined and we will not see them against Deportivo. After the fiasco against Atletico, Ancelotti cook some changes in starting line-up. The inconclusive Iker Casillas will sit on the bench and in the doorframe will be Keylor Navas. Asier Illarramendi will launch holder and new signing Lucas Silva will wait for his debut in the second half. Nacho will partner to Raphael Varane in central defence in the absence of Pepe and Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo will try to regain form with some goal in this match, as he doesn`t scored in two games already.
Deportivo recorded two wins and is away from the bottom of the standings. The team handle with the direct competitors in the battle for survival and won against Rayo Vallecano (2:1) and SD Eibar (2:0). Helder Postiga joined Sydnei in the infirmary of the team. They will not travel to Madrid because of various injuries. Coach Victor Fernandez will rely on more defensive midfield for the visit of Real Madrid. This will require the inclusion in the lower positions of Juanfran and new signing Celso Borges. Oriol Riera will get another chance up front in the absence of Sidnei and Postiga. After serving a punishment, in the composition returns Louis Farina, but most likely will remain on the bench.
Guests will act very defensively and will continue with their good performance in defence of recent matches. Real is hesitant after unsteady games lately and we think that there will be not so much goals on Bernabeu this Saturday night.
Prediction Real Madrid - Deportivo La Coruna: Under 4.00 goals
Security: 8/10
Odds: 1.575 at bet365
Some Russians have denied of Sharapova
In Russia have denied of Maria Sharapova. The newspaper "Interlocutor" declared that "she is not our" after a part of the Russian women`s team for "Fed Cup" set against Sharapova along with her semi-final with Ekaterina Makarova of the Australian Open.
Masha has crushed her compatriot and then has felled in the finals from Serena Williams , after that Makarova has accused her in all possible types of bad sportsmanship. This did not prevent to Sharapova to take an active part in the victory over Poland against Agnieszka Radwanska with a success. Even this did not appease the Russians.
"Makarova is our favorite. And Sharapova? She did not even cry in Russian. Moreover, it did not support the view of Eugene Tarpishchev for the Williams sisters. She gave her heart to a Bulgarian. It in no way she to be our girl," says the magazine.
Masha has crushed her compatriot and then has felled in the finals from Serena Williams , after that Makarova has accused her in all possible types of bad sportsmanship. This did not prevent to Sharapova to take an active part in the victory over Poland against Agnieszka Radwanska with a success. Even this did not appease the Russians.
"Makarova is our favorite. And Sharapova? She did not even cry in Russian. Moreover, it did not support the view of Eugene Tarpishchev for the Williams sisters. She gave her heart to a Bulgarian. It in no way she to be our girl," says the magazine.
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