All links are available 100 % working:
click on the follwing link OR copy and paste url in the browser:
tvants://list.tvants.com/tvants/?k=651b94a323ce5d6222eb4615e0d5b4ae
tvants://list.tvants.com/tvants/?k=fb14f188773f361499d663d3ee5229cb
uusee://play({23B528AD-4F56-C18C-9562-AC571C5EF104},Watch%20live%20sports%20on%20Myp2p.eu,1,102,230,240,/#1,,)
http://www.iraqgoals.net/ch4.html
sop://broker9.sopcast.com:3912/77552
http://www.veetle.com/viewChannel.php?cid=4a6f518d7dfac
Showing posts with label us open 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label us open 2009. Show all posts
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
US Open Legends
Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Richard D Sears, William Larned, Steffi Graf and Justine Henin bring forth images of unparallel tennis supremacy amalgamated with pristine class. These players were possessors of their own level of the game and the one thread that weaves them together is their champions’ congregation at the US Open. The mercurial match of John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg in 1980, a battle that went 7-6, 6-1, 6-7, 5-7, 6-4 in the formers favour saw one of the best displays of magical poetry of tennis. The late 90’s US Open finals between Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi were anthromorphication of some out of the world, divinity ordained game.
Richard Sears has managed to be unrivalled in his record of 7 consecutive men’s singles titles since 1881, an unfathomable feat considering the time span since the record has been standing. During his times, the US Open was an exclusive leisure of the elite segments of the society. Even then, the clinical precision with which he won the titles gives us a glimpse of the ruthless competition the world would witness in the 21st century.
Richard Sears has managed to be unrivalled in his record of 7 consecutive men’s singles titles since 1881, an unfathomable feat considering the time span since the record has been standing. During his times, the US Open was an exclusive leisure of the elite segments of the society. Even then, the clinical precision with which he won the titles gives us a glimpse of the ruthless competition the world would witness in the 21st century.
History of US Open
Well, well, well. Hang on. We saw the action in Australia, France and ultimately at the All England Club. The Grand Slam season is not over yet. The thrill continues after one of the best tennis tournaments was witnessed in England where the King of Grass Roger Federer reiterated his might with a thumping win over Andy Murray to capture his record 15th Grand Slam victory. We are into the final Grand Slam of the year- the US Open. The year started with Rafael Nadal taking away the honours at the Australian Open, the first of the Grand Slams of a calendar year. From there on, it has been Federer all the way, lifting the Cup in France and England.
It has been the reign of Roger Federer at the Flushing Meadows since 2004 i.e. five years in succession. Now the question that arises here is- Will Roger Federer make it six in a row and create history.
Started in 1881, the US Open is one of the oldest tennis tournaments. In chronological order, it comes fourth after the Australian Open in January, French Open in mid May and early June and Wimbledon in June-July spanning 13 days. Played in the months of August and September spanning over a two week period, it consists of five championships- men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles. It is played on Acrylic hard court. However, it wasn’t always like this. Initially, in August 1881, there were two separate tournaments of men’s singles and women’s singles. The championships for men were known as the US National Singles Championship for men.
Six years down, in 1887, the first official US Women`s National Singles Championship was held. US Women`s National Doubles Championship followed in 1889. The US mixed doubles was held alongside the women’s singles and doubles. It was only in 1900 that the National Men`s Doubles Championship was held for the first time. The open epoch came in 1968 when all the five events were amalgamated into the newly named US Open. It was then that the professional tennis players were allowed to compete.
The tournament continues to be played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the Queens borough of New York City, which got its name from Billie Jean King, a pioneer in women’s tennis.
The US Open differs from the other 3 Grand Slam tournaments in the way that there are final-set tie breaks. In the other three majors, the fifth set for the men and the third set for the women continue until someone wins by two games. In 1970 the US Open was the first of the Grand Slam tournaments to introduce the tie-break at the end of a set.
The turf at the US Open is a fast paced surface with lower bounce as compared to the hard courts in the Australian Open. This is the reason why players like Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, who believe in the serve and volley game, have their names etched in the history of US Open. There is a story regarding the turf too. US Open was originally played on grass courts. It then moved on to clay in Forest Hills in 1975. In the year 1978, the event moved to its present home Flushing Meadows which had Deco Turf. This turf comprises of layers of acrylic, rubber, silica.
The US Open was also the first to introduce instant replay system. It was in the 2005 edition of the US Open that the players were allotted two challenges per set and one additional challenge during a tiebreak. However, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced, that starting 2008, each player would be allotted three challenges per set with an extra challenge if the set goes to a tiebreak.
So keep glued to your seats and watch the fight for another inheritance unfurl. Who will it be? We can only wait for the answer. Stay tuned to Zeenews.com for the latest updates on the US Open.
It has been the reign of Roger Federer at the Flushing Meadows since 2004 i.e. five years in succession. Now the question that arises here is- Will Roger Federer make it six in a row and create history.
Started in 1881, the US Open is one of the oldest tennis tournaments. In chronological order, it comes fourth after the Australian Open in January, French Open in mid May and early June and Wimbledon in June-July spanning 13 days. Played in the months of August and September spanning over a two week period, it consists of five championships- men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles. It is played on Acrylic hard court. However, it wasn’t always like this. Initially, in August 1881, there were two separate tournaments of men’s singles and women’s singles. The championships for men were known as the US National Singles Championship for men.
Six years down, in 1887, the first official US Women`s National Singles Championship was held. US Women`s National Doubles Championship followed in 1889. The US mixed doubles was held alongside the women’s singles and doubles. It was only in 1900 that the National Men`s Doubles Championship was held for the first time. The open epoch came in 1968 when all the five events were amalgamated into the newly named US Open. It was then that the professional tennis players were allowed to compete.
The tournament continues to be played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the Queens borough of New York City, which got its name from Billie Jean King, a pioneer in women’s tennis.
The US Open differs from the other 3 Grand Slam tournaments in the way that there are final-set tie breaks. In the other three majors, the fifth set for the men and the third set for the women continue until someone wins by two games. In 1970 the US Open was the first of the Grand Slam tournaments to introduce the tie-break at the end of a set.
The turf at the US Open is a fast paced surface with lower bounce as compared to the hard courts in the Australian Open. This is the reason why players like Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, who believe in the serve and volley game, have their names etched in the history of US Open. There is a story regarding the turf too. US Open was originally played on grass courts. It then moved on to clay in Forest Hills in 1975. In the year 1978, the event moved to its present home Flushing Meadows which had Deco Turf. This turf comprises of layers of acrylic, rubber, silica.
The US Open was also the first to introduce instant replay system. It was in the 2005 edition of the US Open that the players were allotted two challenges per set and one additional challenge during a tiebreak. However, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced, that starting 2008, each player would be allotted three challenges per set with an extra challenge if the set goes to a tiebreak.
So keep glued to your seats and watch the fight for another inheritance unfurl. Who will it be? We can only wait for the answer. Stay tuned to Zeenews.com for the latest updates on the US Open.
Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina
Little-known Czech teenager Petra Kvitova shocked world number one Dinara Safina 6-4 2-6 7-6 in a dramatic third-round upset at the US Open on Saturday. Kvitova, 19, won the final-set tiebreaker 7-5 when top seed Safina floated a backhand long to end the two-hour, 34-minute affair on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
The loss marked the first time this year that the 23-year-old Safina had failed to reach at least the semi-finals of a grand slam tournament.
Serving at 5-6 in the third set, the 72nd-ranked Kvitova saved three match points to force the tiebreak on a cool night at Flushing Meadows. Kvitova bagged three straight points in the tiebreaker to take a 5-2 lead. Although Safina trimmed the lead to 6-5, Kvitova won the final point on the Russian`s serve to seal the biggest win of her young career.
When the match ended, Kvitova shrieked with delight before walking to the net to face Safina. The match ended at 12:47 a.m. local time inside a half-filled stadium.
"It`s amazing here," she told the crowd. "I love New York."
Kvitova advances to play 50th-ranked Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium in the last 16.
For Safina, the defeat marked the end of a tumultuous Open in which she was pushed to three sets in each of her previous two matches.
She had 39 unforced errors, nine double faults, and only 12 winners against Kvitova, while the hard-hitting Czech had 59 errors among her 47 winners.
The loss marked the first time this year that the 23-year-old Safina had failed to reach at least the semi-finals of a grand slam tournament.
Serving at 5-6 in the third set, the 72nd-ranked Kvitova saved three match points to force the tiebreak on a cool night at Flushing Meadows. Kvitova bagged three straight points in the tiebreaker to take a 5-2 lead. Although Safina trimmed the lead to 6-5, Kvitova won the final point on the Russian`s serve to seal the biggest win of her young career.
When the match ended, Kvitova shrieked with delight before walking to the net to face Safina. The match ended at 12:47 a.m. local time inside a half-filled stadium.
"It`s amazing here," she told the crowd. "I love New York."
Kvitova advances to play 50th-ranked Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium in the last 16.
For Safina, the defeat marked the end of a tumultuous Open in which she was pushed to three sets in each of her previous two matches.
She had 39 unforced errors, nine double faults, and only 12 winners against Kvitova, while the hard-hitting Czech had 59 errors among her 47 winners.
Venus and Clijsters renew rivalry in fourth-round tilt
Third seed Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters renew a rivalry of former champions when they meet in one of the most eagerly anticipated showdowns at the U.S. Open on Sunday. Clijsters, returning to competition after taking a two-year break to start a family, acquitted herself surprisingly well in two summer warm-up tournaments for the Open and in three wins at Flushing Meadows. "But I haven`t played the big ones yet," the 26-year-old Belgian wild card said earlier in the championship. "Hopefully I`ll give myself a shot at doing that here."
The 2005 champion gets that shot against Williams, the 2000 and 2001 winner, at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
They last met four years ago and their relationship goes back almost a decade yet there will be no room for nostalgia as they battle for a berth in the quarter-finals. Williams leads the series 6-4, although Clijsters won their last two meetings.
Champion Serena Williams, the second seed, precedes her older sister on centre court when she opens the day seven programme against 22nd seed Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia.
On the men`s side, Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal goes against fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in a third-round match.
Second seed Andy Murray of Britain closes the curtain on the night session against big-serving American Taylor Dent.
The 2005 champion gets that shot against Williams, the 2000 and 2001 winner, at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
They last met four years ago and their relationship goes back almost a decade yet there will be no room for nostalgia as they battle for a berth in the quarter-finals. Williams leads the series 6-4, although Clijsters won their last two meetings.
Champion Serena Williams, the second seed, precedes her older sister on centre court when she opens the day seven programme against 22nd seed Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia.
On the men`s side, Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal goes against fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in a third-round match.
Second seed Andy Murray of Britain closes the curtain on the night session against big-serving American Taylor Dent.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Ruthless Serena storms into US Open quarters
Champion Serena Williams marched into the US Open quarter-finals with a ruthless 6-2, 6-0 victory over 22nd seed Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia on Sunday. The second seed won 10 straight games from 2-2 to overpower Hantuchova in 64 minutes and reach the last eight without dropping a set.
Hantuchova started brightly but as soon as Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Williams found her range, the match was as good as over.
The American broke twice in the first set and three times in the second to set up a quarter-final against either Russian seventh seed Vera Zvonareva or 10th seed Flavia Pennetta of Italy.
Hantuchova started brightly but as soon as Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Williams found her range, the match was as good as over.
The American broke twice in the first set and three times in the second to set up a quarter-final against either Russian seventh seed Vera Zvonareva or 10th seed Flavia Pennetta of Italy.
Day 8 - Women's Last 16 Grand Slam US Open 2009 - Flushing Meadows
Day 8 - Men's Last 16 Grand Slam US Open 2009 - Flushing Meadows
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)