Thursday, 30 July 2009
POWER RANKINGS
With each passing week the WTA official ranking system makes a bigger mockery of itself.
Somehow, Dinara Safina remains in the top spot, despite Serena Williams claiming the Wimbledon title in swashbuckling fashion.Safina has engineered an impressive rise over the past couple of seasons and the attention of her failure to win a Grand Slam - while holding the No.1 ranking - does her no favors.The WTA's new chief executive, Stacey Allaster, needs to make a revamp of the system a priority or risk further damage to the Tour's credibility.
Sure, Williams plays in considerably fewer tournaments and her performances in smaller events have been mixed. But how can the woman who has won three of the last four Slams not be considered the best in the world?Here is the latest version of the Yahoo! Sports power rankings, with pre-Wimbledon ratings in parentheses. A familiar name heads the list.
1. (2) Serena Williams: Too strong, too dominant, and looking for her third Slam of the year.
2. (4) Venus Williams: Seeking to make up for Wimbledon final disappointment.
3. (1) Dinara Safina: Still on top of the official rankings, but yet to win that elusive Slam title.
4. (8) Elena Dementieva: Will be looking forward to favored hard-court season.
5. (6) Victoria Azarenka: Rising star is back at full fitness and is high on confidence.
6. (3) Svetlana Kuznetsova: French Open champion admits she needs more consistency.
7. (7) Caroline Wozniacki: Danish youngster keeps producing solid results.
8. (NR) Dominika Cibulkova: Has the game and the belief to battle the best.
Related: Elena Dementieva, Venus Williams, Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Caroline Wozniacki, Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Wimbledon Championship ends on historic note.
Roger Federer's epic and historic victory in the men's singles final brought the 123rd Wimbledon Championships to a fitting climax in the evening sunshine on Centre Court. After four and a quarter hours he finally overcame the American Andy Roddick in a 30-game fifth set, the longest in Wimbledon history, to claim a record 15th Grand Slam title. How appropriate it was that Pete Sampras, with whom Federer had shared the record following his success last month at the French Open, was a surprise visitor, joining other greats such as Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg in the Royal Box to see history made.
Federer's sixth Wimbledon in seven years of appearances in the final also moves him within one singles victory at The Championships of Sampras, who shares the record of seven with the 19th century English hero, William Renshaw.
Federer had always looked on course for the final once the top seed, Rafael Nadal, pulled out with knee problems. The 27 years old Swiss dropped only one set en route to the final and his progress became increasingly assured as round succeeded round.
There is no doubt that the roof will be needed at future Championships but, for this year, at least, the fact that it remained open was a blessing, an indication that fine weather ensured the punctual finish to an excellent tournament.
Federer's sixth Wimbledon in seven years of appearances in the final also moves him within one singles victory at The Championships of Sampras, who shares the record of seven with the 19th century English hero, William Renshaw.
Federer had always looked on course for the final once the top seed, Rafael Nadal, pulled out with knee problems. The 27 years old Swiss dropped only one set en route to the final and his progress became increasingly assured as round succeeded round.
There is no doubt that the roof will be needed at future Championships but, for this year, at least, the fact that it remained open was a blessing, an indication that fine weather ensured the punctual finish to an excellent tournament.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Wimbledon 2010 Dates have been announced
The Online Ticket Shop has the exclusive Wimbledon Debentures tickets on offer. These special All England Tennis Club member tickets promise the best seats in Centre Court and come with access to the Debentures Lounge and the new Centre Court Dining Facilities, offering a range of fine foods to choose from.
Date
Events
Venue
Price Range
Monday21 Jun 10(13:00)
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Monday21 Jun 10(13:00)
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Tuesday22 Jun 10
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Tuesday22 Jun 10
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Wednesday23 Jun 10
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Wednesday23 Jun 10
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Thursday24 Jun 10
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Friday25 Jun 10
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Saturday26 Jun 10
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Saturday26 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 3rd Round Centre Court
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Monday28 Jun 10
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Monday28 Jun 10
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Tuesday29 Jun 10
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Wednesday30 Jun 10
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Thursday1 Jul 10
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Friday2 Jul 10
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Saturday3 Jul 10
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Sunday4 Jul 10
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All Wimbledon Tickets are available on The Online Ticket Shop.
Date
Events
Venue
Price Range
Monday21 Jun 10(13:00)
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 1st Round Court 1
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Monday21 Jun 10(13:00)
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 1st Round Centre Court
Court No1 (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Tuesday22 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 1st Round Court 1
Court No1 (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Tuesday22 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 1st Round Centre Court
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Wednesday23 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 2nd Round Court 1
Court No1 (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Wednesday23 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 2nd Round Centre Court
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Thursday24 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 2nd Round Centre Court
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Thursday24 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 2nd Round Court 1
Court No1 (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Friday25 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 3rd Round Centre Court
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Friday25 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 3rd Round Court 1
Court No1 (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Saturday26 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 3rd Round Court 1
Court No1 (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Saturday26 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles 3rd Round Centre Court
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Monday28 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles Last 16 Court 1
Court No1 (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Monday28 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles Last 16 Centre Court
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Tuesday29 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles, Ladies Quarter Final
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Wednesday30 Jun 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles, Mens Quarter Final
Centre Court (Debentures), All England ClubLondon, United Kingdom
Thursday1 Jul 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles, Ladies Semi Final
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Friday2 Jul 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles, Mens Semi Final
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Saturday3 Jul 10
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Tickets Singles, Ladies Final
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Sunday4 Jul 10
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All Wimbledon Tickets are available on The Online Ticket Shop.
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