US Open 2016: Stan The Man Beats Novak For US Open Crown

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#Mens #Singles Final

#StanWawrinka is the new #USOpen Champion.
In a grueling marathon final against World No. 1 #NovakDjokovic, he had to bring all his strength, courage, stamina and reserves to upstage the legend in 4 sets 6-7(1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 under the lit Arthur Ashe stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.

After losing the first set to the defending champion in the tie-break, Stan broke Novak to take the second set and level the scores at 1 set a piece. The third set was another marathon until Stan managed to submit the champion into mistakes for a break of serve. 2-1 and everyone was getting ready for a thriller knowing very well about Novak's back-from-the-brink miracles in the past. However, it was not be. Stan was ready and poised to win his third grand slam and he duly subdued Djokovic to win the match in 4 sets.

This win puts Stan Wawrinka amongst the already growing tough club of men's tennis with Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray already slugging it out against each other on the tour. Great to see new faces especially when the old ones like Fedex and Rafa are beginning to fade away...

The loss ends a rather poor second half of the year for Novak after a brilliant first one.
Shock early loss at #Wimbledon, Early exit from the #Olympics and now this finals loss at #USOpen. He will have a lot to think about as players look ahead to year end championships and 2017.

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US Open 2016: Angelique Kerber Wins Womens Crown Becomes World No 1

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#Women's #Singles #Final

#Angelique #Kerber is the new US Open Champion and is rising up the ladder in women's tennis by the day. Ready to follow #SteffiGraf footsteps? 

In a hard fought three setter, Kerber downed #Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a grueling game of power and stamina. Both players game their absolute everything but Kerber stole the show. Brilliant tennis all round and this could be a new era in women's tennis with some solid competition brewing up in Kerber for Serena.

Not only did Angelique win the crown, she ensured she will end the year as World No. 1 - another feather in her cap (she won two majors this year - Australian Open and US Open).

Still making waves even after the magnificent #Australian #Open win prior this yr. Serena #Williams seems to be the star on a slide and we are looking at a brand new queen in world tennis. The #German is sensational to be honest. whereas she isn't very comfy on clay, she has made the last 4 at #Wimbledon this year.

(Serena Williams loses in semifinals to Karolina Pliskova)

 

Whats next for Serena? She is simply outstanding but has been missing out on many majors in contemporary times, continually making the semifinals and finals. The American has already received 22 Majors and desires three greater to win an international list 25. 

There's little doubt that a brand new period in women's tennis has began with Kerber reaching the USA Open last and Serena bowing out within the semifinal. and eventually we have considered a metamorphosis in the rankings.

Women's tennis has lacked a true rivalry and that has likely stored the enthusiasts away. However we can also have this race between Kerber and Serena as the new contention that can also reinvent ladies's tennis in all places again. Of course it is a little bit early to say anything but the incontrovertible fact that there is some hope isn't unhealthy, not in any respect.

Men's tennis has dominated the headlines for far too long and what ladies's tennis wants more than the rest is a very good contention. The type that noticed Steffi Graf go toe to toe against #Monica #Seles, The form that gave a new air to the ladies's game. Kerber may be the answer and she can give #Serena greater than a run for her money and that could be the thing that the ladies's game requires.

Well done Angelique .. look forward to your competition with Serena in the coming years. 

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Paralympics 2016 News: Marlyappan Thingualu Gives India First Gold

#India wins their first gold at #Paralympics2016

#India wins their first #Gold at 2016 Summer Paralympics
India's #Marlyappan #Thingualu has won his nation's first gold in these Paralympics #Highjump with a leap of 1.89m. 

After his successful jump, he headed to the edge of the song where he met fellow countryman#VarunSingh #Bhati the #Bronze winner to have fun. Everyone wrapped a flag round themselves. When you consider that India got here into these games with eight medals all -time this is a massive night for India. Good going!

Considering the Summer Olympics yielded only 2 medals for India overall, 2 in one day and in one event is a massive boost for Indian sports. This should inspire not just the para but regular athletes too. More medals expected for India as the games go on...

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US Open 2016: Djokovic Beats Gael Monfils To Meet Wawrinka In Finals

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#Mens #Singles

#Djokovic's 6-2 3-6 6-2 victory on a sweltering, humid day in NY that left gamers hunched over within the fourth set featured the world No. 1 taking part in a degree with a ripped shirt and showman Monfils getting booed -- perhaps a first in his career -- for his antics. Indeed, after a whole lot had been made about Monfils being greater focused on courtroom this year, his display within the first two units can be regarded a step backwards.

Djokovic will now take on Stan Wawrinka in the US Open remaining after Wawrinka received his semifinal healthy against Japan's Kei Nishikori 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-2.

"The guy is too good," Monfils said. "I simply (had) to change. I think I am gutsy to are trying that against the world No. 1. five love, I show you that I play in a (non) tutorial approach.

"I might not win a fit like that however i will win possibly quarter-hour, two more video games, one more game. i will be able to push him a little bit to also shelter myself ... and put him out of his steadiness. It changed into an outstanding approach, I feel."

"You can't play that well coming right into a semifinal and put in an effort like that for 2 sets," even with the stifling climate, former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski talked about on Eurosport.

Djokovic had developed into the first participant to reach a grand slam semifinal profiting from three retirements and/or walkovers, which he mentioned helped him as he tries to recover from arm, wrist and shoulder accidents. however it's clear he is nevertheless struggling physically.

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Pliskova Stuns Serena In US Open 2016 Semis

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#FlushingMeadows #NewYork

Just a day ago, we were gushing about #Serena awesome feat of becoming the first player (both men and women included) to hold maximum match wins (308) in #GrandSlam tournaments. She was looking in ominous form and blazing past her opponents in style. 

As luck would have it, with all the limelight on her, she decided to show that she is only mortal. Playing #KarolinaPliskova in the #Semifinals of the women's singles draw should have been a cake walk on any other day to enter the finals of yet another grand slam and history in the making.

Not to be. It was #Pliskova who had other plans. And she went about it precisely, catching #Serena offguard in the first set and wrapping it up 6-2 easily.

Serena picked it up in the second set but Pliskova held on to push the game into a tie-breaker.
Serena tried and tried, but Pliskove held her firm. This was her day. She broke Serena and completed the most famous victory of her career.

She will face #Angelique #Kerber of Germany in the finals on Saturday, 10th Sep 2016.

As for Serena, she will take it as on off day and move on.
Greater heights and laurels await her in coming days ... she is the legend!

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Paralympics 2016 News: Jonnie Peacock Crowns Wonderful Britain Gold Rush

#Peacock gathering his gold

Jonnie Peacock is the Paralympic champion, winning in a time of 10.81 seconds. New Zealander Liam Malone finished 2d, whereas Germany's Felix Streng was third. Peacock's extremely good American rival Jarryd Wallace complete out of the medals, however Peacock has annihilated this container. He changed into the simplest competitor to run a sub-eleven 2d time.

They simply held the medal ceremony within the Olympic Stadium and Jonnie Peacock has been given his gold medal. After a brief conversation together with his fellow medalists they wrapped their fingers around every different. His beginning changed into relatively slow, but as soon as he hit his stride he pulled far from the leisure of the container to win at a canter and take his 2d Paralympic gold.

Shock Upset in Girls's 100m China's Wenjun Lu has beaten world checklist holder Tatyana McFadden in the girls's 100m T fifty four last.

Another Medal for Amazing Britain Swimmer Stephanie Slater has won the silver in one hundred m s8. Ukraine's Kateryna Istomina gained the gold and the united states's Jess long took the bronze. This has been quite a night for team GB.

#Ellie #Robinson picks up her gold medal
Ellie Robinson has won the ladies's 50m butterfly - S6 at the age of simply 15.
A new megastar changed into born in the Paralympic swimming pool tonight, when 15-12 months-historic Ellie Robinson won the 50m butterfly S6 for group GB. She's simply been presented together with her gold medal and is now standing for the British countrywide anthem. I'm completely satisfied a bit dissatisfied to file that she did not put on her scary anorak, which appears like whatever thing a go between Arsene Wenger and Emperor Darth Sidius could wear, on to the rostrum.

Tatyana McFadden wins silver for united states of america
Wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden, a byword for versatility who began existence in a Soviet orphanage before being adopted through the American mums who adopted her, came into these video games focused on seven gold medals in pursuits from 100m to the marathon. She has no longer got off to the superb birth, completing 2d in her first experience, the 100m. She's removed from downbeat in her put up-race interview and says she's longing for a rare time without work the next day before tackling her subsequent six disciplines.

#Tatyana #McFadden has entire second within the first of seven distinct routine she'll be contesting at these games. photograph: Mauro Pimentel/AP

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Extra on Clegg's gold She won her semi-ultimate, turned into disqualified, reinstated, and now she's triumphed in the last ... by the dermis of her teeth. Libby Clegg wins gold, beating China's Guonhua Zhou on the nod to win through two hundreths of a 2nd. It's her first Paralympic gold after successful silvers in Beijing and London. That's three gold medals for exquisite Britain on the tune to this point this evening.

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Novak Djokovic Starts His US Open 2016 Campaign In A Shaky Manner

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Defending Champion and World No.1 @NovakDjokovic started his #USOpen campaign on a shaky note struggling to get past his low ranked opponent in tough sets. Trying to shrug off his @Rio2016 #Olympics disappointment, he will have a point to prove in the year's final grand slam.

#RafaNadal started steadily and will look to build on the #Rio2016 experience to build form and strength for the upcoming 2017 season.

#RogerFederer and #AndyMurray will open their campaigns and hope to sail through the initial rounds.

In the women's draw, #Serena will look to extend her grand slam run to 23 slams and etch her legend further! Dont see too many troubling her unless she wilts under her own pressure.

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Iceland Plot Brexit From Euro2016

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#Iceland plotted an early #Brexit (ironically just days after England #referendum voted in favour of exiting the #EuropeanUnion) in a scintillating display of pluck and determination. England will have themselves to blame more than anything for this loss though because they treated Iceland as minnows and expected to walk-over them easily in this match.

It started on expected notes when #RyanSturridge was brought down in the penalty box in just the 4th minute of the game. The ensuing penalty kick was drilled in by captain #WayneRooney with ease.

1-0 England and it experts started discussing high scorelines at the end of the match but Iceland had other ideas. Barely had English players and fans subsided after the early goal celebrations, Ragnar Sigrudsson pulled off a a stunning volley off a long throw in to beat #JoeHart and equalize.

1-1. Game on even keel yet again. 2 goals under 7 minutes and tempo starts building up.
Surprisingly, it is Iceland who up it first throw their runs, passes and throws alongside neat coordination. England look ragged and jaded. Their passes are falling short, or mis-passed to Iceland, not finding fellow players on deep crosses and then another piece of magic from Kolbein Sigthorsson who drills one through three defenders towards English goal. Hart stretches and gets a firm hand to the ball but it slides under his arms to roll slowly into the net.

2-1 Iceland. Amazing scenes as fans and players celebrate taking lead in the 17th minute of the game. England shell-shocked (something they never recovered from for the remainder of the match) and then it went all downhill for them after this moment.

There was another penalty scare for Iceland immediately when #RaheemSterling claimed another one but the #referee was perfectly placed to see what had happened and judged against the claim.

At half time, the #BarmyArmy had begun to feel the jitters and needed inspiration to get out of this hole. England has done that against #Wales (they won 2-1 after being down by a goal in the first half) in the group stages so there was hope.

However, after the ends changed, their performance went further downhill probably under pressure to deliver in a knockout game. Iceland stood stoic and determined. In fact, they had two close chances to score further and shut the game on England but Hart prevented those well. Rooney was well below par and couldn't motivate his team to take their game to next level.

At full time, the scenes were unbelievable. Iceland broke into their popular dancing in front of their little crowd against the epic proportioned British fans. #RoyHodgson, England coach, looked all gloom and English players dug their heads on the ground weeping and inconsolable. They had missed out a great opportunity to progress in a major tournament against a seemingly easy opposition. They had tripped. They were white faced. #Brexit from Euro.

#Iceland will now play #France in Paris on 3rd July and who knows what this win will have done to their confidence? Am sure France will have watched this game carefully and will not be foolish to take them lightly anymore...

Full time score:
Eng 1 - 2 Iceland
Rooney - Sigrudsson, Sigthorsson

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