16:00 Феттель С. Победитель (место с 1 по 10) Да 1.13
18:00 Basel - St. Gallen: П1 1.27
18:00 Выиграет хотя бы один сет: Павлюченкова А.: Да 1.2;
18:00 Тэйлор Ф. - Уолш М. 1 1.04
18:30 Мальме - ГАИС 1х 1.10
20:00 Rosenborg - Haugesund П1 1.30
воскресенье, 1 августа 2010 г.
Querrey Waits For Murray While Cahill Nixes Coaching Rumors
Those who came out to watch the semifinals of the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles certainly got their monies worth as both matches went the distance. But in the end, the expected final meeting between top seeds Andy Murray and Sam Querrey was booked for Sunday despite both players not showing their best form all week. Meanwhile, during tonight’s Andy Murray/Feliciano Lopez semifinal, ESPN analyst Darren Cahill addressed the circulating rumors that he might become Murray’s full-time coach. Cahill simply said, “That can’t be me.”
The afternoon’s matchup between local favorite Sam Querrey and the charismatic Janko Tipsarevic went almost three hours before Querrey prevailed 6-7, 7-6, 6-4. Many expected Querrey to hit through the shorter Tipsarevic, but it was Tipsarevic who moved Querrey around, mixed up his serves to great effectiveness and forced the American to come up with some spectacular shots, especially in the second set tiebreak, when down 5-1, Querrey hit a stab backhand while Tipsarevic was up at net that eventually forced an error from the Serb. Querrey rallied to take the second set breaker but lost his serve early in the third set. However, Tipsarevic couldn’t keep the momentum going as he gave back the break and then in the final game found himself losing in the rallies to the steadier Querrey who managed to keep his emotions in check after earlier in the tournament he described himself as “Debbie Downer” for getting too negative on court in close moments.
In the night session, Murray raced off with the first set 6-0 and it wasn’t until Lopez held for the first time at 1-1 in the second set that Lopez seemed to to finally relax. After that, the Spanish lefty starting swinging away, especially with a topspin backhand that pinned Murray to the baseline allowing Lopez to come into net with ease. Along with being frustrated with Lopez’s play, Murray used up all his challenges early and was never really happy with any of the line calls. The second set went to Lopez also in a flash but by the start of the third, errors crept back into Lopez’s game giving Murray an early break that he never let go of. Murray took the match 6-0, 1-6, 6-4 after Lopez netted an easy forehand.
After the match, Lopez said he felt nervous in the opening stages and had some difficulty adjusting to the lights having not played a night match during the event. When asked why the third set slipped away from him, Lopez said, “After beating (James) Blake yesterday I was so confident and I was looking forward to playing against Andy. But against the No. 4 player in the world you always need something more to win.”
But probably the biggest news was made off of the court when during the ESPN broadcast of the Murray/Lopez match, Cliff Drysdale asked fellow analyst Darren Cahill to speak to the rumors that he might become Murray’s new coach. Cahill, who repeated Murray’s reasoning that he needs someone full-time, simply said, “That can’t be me.” and cited his prior commitments to working for ESPN and his consulting duties with the Adidas Player Development Team.
Murray, who hasn’t lost a set to Querrey in four previous meetings, will be looking to win his first ATP title this year while Querrey seeks his third title of the year having already won Memphis, Belgrade and Queen’s Club (London).
The afternoon’s matchup between local favorite Sam Querrey and the charismatic Janko Tipsarevic went almost three hours before Querrey prevailed 6-7, 7-6, 6-4. Many expected Querrey to hit through the shorter Tipsarevic, but it was Tipsarevic who moved Querrey around, mixed up his serves to great effectiveness and forced the American to come up with some spectacular shots, especially in the second set tiebreak, when down 5-1, Querrey hit a stab backhand while Tipsarevic was up at net that eventually forced an error from the Serb. Querrey rallied to take the second set breaker but lost his serve early in the third set. However, Tipsarevic couldn’t keep the momentum going as he gave back the break and then in the final game found himself losing in the rallies to the steadier Querrey who managed to keep his emotions in check after earlier in the tournament he described himself as “Debbie Downer” for getting too negative on court in close moments.
In the night session, Murray raced off with the first set 6-0 and it wasn’t until Lopez held for the first time at 1-1 in the second set that Lopez seemed to to finally relax. After that, the Spanish lefty starting swinging away, especially with a topspin backhand that pinned Murray to the baseline allowing Lopez to come into net with ease. Along with being frustrated with Lopez’s play, Murray used up all his challenges early and was never really happy with any of the line calls. The second set went to Lopez also in a flash but by the start of the third, errors crept back into Lopez’s game giving Murray an early break that he never let go of. Murray took the match 6-0, 1-6, 6-4 after Lopez netted an easy forehand.
After the match, Lopez said he felt nervous in the opening stages and had some difficulty adjusting to the lights having not played a night match during the event. When asked why the third set slipped away from him, Lopez said, “After beating (James) Blake yesterday I was so confident and I was looking forward to playing against Andy. But against the No. 4 player in the world you always need something more to win.”
But probably the biggest news was made off of the court when during the ESPN broadcast of the Murray/Lopez match, Cliff Drysdale asked fellow analyst Darren Cahill to speak to the rumors that he might become Murray’s new coach. Cahill, who repeated Murray’s reasoning that he needs someone full-time, simply said, “That can’t be me.” and cited his prior commitments to working for ESPN and his consulting duties with the Adidas Player Development Team.
Murray, who hasn’t lost a set to Querrey in four previous meetings, will be looking to win his first ATP title this year while Querrey seeks his third title of the year having already won Memphis, Belgrade and Queen’s Club (London).
Formula 1: Hungaroring 2010. 30.07.2010 - 01.08.2010.
Ferrari Fernando Alonso thought it was ridiculous that his teammate overtake him at the German Grand Prix during the race while Massa felt dissapointed over conceding the top prize after a team order. This could yet happen again in Hungary and this time it won't be just a small punishment either. The Ferraris are making a late surging charge against both the Red Bulls and McLarens.
2010 Formula 1 Eni Magyar Nagydij
Time is running out for some teams that want to join the race for the titles this season. August is just around the corner while most of the top halves of the F1 drivers are putting a marker for November in the final hurdle to the top. Budapest will serve another running battle for the Red Bulls, McLaren and Ferrari. The Hungarian grand prix will be held from 30th July to the 1st of August. The 11th race of the season will see a competitive edge where the leader board can change and the McLarens are becoming the hunted animals.
The race circuit is 4.381km with the race distance at 308.883km. All drivers’ will need to complete 70 laps to be crowned as champion of the circuit and Michael Schumacher who holds the record of the lap time of 1:19.071 still stands since 2004. 2008 F1 champion Lewis Hamilton won this race in 2009 in the Brawn-Mercedes car.
Team orders
Under certain rules in F1, team orders are illegal but that did not stop Ferrari from using it in the German Grand Prix to secure a one-two finish with Fernando Alonso as the preferred winner than to Felipe Massa who was leading from the first corner of lap 1. This resulted in slap on the wrist of $100,000 as Ferrari breach the sporting regulation of Rob Smedley give instruction over the team radio for Massa to give way for Alonso. An unhappy Massa was definitely not amused in the press conference and he will be subjected to more torrid decision in the future if Ferrari wants to be among the final hurdle.
The McLarens have yet to find themselves in a similar situation like the Red Bulls and Ferraris when it comes to teamwork. Both Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button finished in 4th and 5th in Hockenheim but rarely threaten the podium trio. Red Bull Sebastian Vettel started from pole position but conceded easily to the Ferraris in the first corner of the first lap to finish third. Team mate Mark Webber found himself behind the McLarens and finished in 6th place. Fernando Alonso has suddenly emerged back in the contentions for the driver’s title with only 34 points behind Lewis Hamilton in the leader board. McLarens still dominates the top spots with Jensen at 143 while Red Bull hot on their heels with Vettel and Webber tied at 136.
Bringing it on
If you are not part of the top then you might as well do your best to spoil the party and that’s what Robert Kubica likes to do. He is certainly showing that he can come out to challenge but maybe not with Renault as the engine still requires a bit of work to match the pace of the Red Bulls. Kubica finished 7th respectfully followed by the Mercedes pair of Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher, while Kubica’s team mate, Vitaly Petrov gain a point in the German grand prix. The middle pack is fighting their own battle with Rosberg in the lead with 94 points. If the top half is exciting then the middle pack makes up the kick.
Verdict
The last three years, the Hungarian grand prix has seen a McLaren cars running away with victory in three consecutive years. Lewis Hamilton won in 2007 and 2009 while team mate, Jensen Button, won in 2006 with his Honda car. The McLarens have a good track record at the Hungaroring but they are struggling for pace and it showed in Germany. Red Bull will be pushing once again and only a mistake will take their win away from them. The Ferraris might self destruct as Massa is showing signs of discontent of being second fiddle to Alonso, if that’s the case then Massa might not help Alonso to claim the grand title of being the F1 champion. Will have to stick with Red Bull once again as Vettel has shown, he’s got the car, got the pace but just prone to little mistake and he is a faster learner.
2010 Formula 1 Eni Magyar Nagydij
Time is running out for some teams that want to join the race for the titles this season. August is just around the corner while most of the top halves of the F1 drivers are putting a marker for November in the final hurdle to the top. Budapest will serve another running battle for the Red Bulls, McLaren and Ferrari. The Hungarian grand prix will be held from 30th July to the 1st of August. The 11th race of the season will see a competitive edge where the leader board can change and the McLarens are becoming the hunted animals.
The race circuit is 4.381km with the race distance at 308.883km. All drivers’ will need to complete 70 laps to be crowned as champion of the circuit and Michael Schumacher who holds the record of the lap time of 1:19.071 still stands since 2004. 2008 F1 champion Lewis Hamilton won this race in 2009 in the Brawn-Mercedes car.
Team orders
Under certain rules in F1, team orders are illegal but that did not stop Ferrari from using it in the German Grand Prix to secure a one-two finish with Fernando Alonso as the preferred winner than to Felipe Massa who was leading from the first corner of lap 1. This resulted in slap on the wrist of $100,000 as Ferrari breach the sporting regulation of Rob Smedley give instruction over the team radio for Massa to give way for Alonso. An unhappy Massa was definitely not amused in the press conference and he will be subjected to more torrid decision in the future if Ferrari wants to be among the final hurdle.
The McLarens have yet to find themselves in a similar situation like the Red Bulls and Ferraris when it comes to teamwork. Both Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button finished in 4th and 5th in Hockenheim but rarely threaten the podium trio. Red Bull Sebastian Vettel started from pole position but conceded easily to the Ferraris in the first corner of the first lap to finish third. Team mate Mark Webber found himself behind the McLarens and finished in 6th place. Fernando Alonso has suddenly emerged back in the contentions for the driver’s title with only 34 points behind Lewis Hamilton in the leader board. McLarens still dominates the top spots with Jensen at 143 while Red Bull hot on their heels with Vettel and Webber tied at 136.
Bringing it on
If you are not part of the top then you might as well do your best to spoil the party and that’s what Robert Kubica likes to do. He is certainly showing that he can come out to challenge but maybe not with Renault as the engine still requires a bit of work to match the pace of the Red Bulls. Kubica finished 7th respectfully followed by the Mercedes pair of Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher, while Kubica’s team mate, Vitaly Petrov gain a point in the German grand prix. The middle pack is fighting their own battle with Rosberg in the lead with 94 points. If the top half is exciting then the middle pack makes up the kick.
Verdict
The last three years, the Hungarian grand prix has seen a McLaren cars running away with victory in three consecutive years. Lewis Hamilton won in 2007 and 2009 while team mate, Jensen Button, won in 2006 with his Honda car. The McLarens have a good track record at the Hungaroring but they are struggling for pace and it showed in Germany. Red Bull will be pushing once again and only a mistake will take their win away from them. The Ferraris might self destruct as Massa is showing signs of discontent of being second fiddle to Alonso, if that’s the case then Massa might not help Alonso to claim the grand title of being the F1 champion. Will have to stick with Red Bull once again as Vettel has shown, he’s got the car, got the pace but just prone to little mistake and he is a faster learner.
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