Roger Federer ได้แชมป์แกรนด์ สแลมมา 15 รายการ โดยใช้เวลาไปทั้งหมดเพียงแค่เจ็ดปี 15 รายการของเฟดแบ่งเป็นแชมป์ Wimbledon 6 ครั้ง U.S. Open 5 ครั้ง Australian Open 3 ครั้ง และ French Open 1 ครั้ง
รอบชิงวิมเบิลดันปี 2005 เป็นแมทช์ที่เฟดเคยออกปากเอาไว้ว่า เป็น "the best in my life," เฟดเอาชนะ Andy Roddick 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 คว้าแชมป์ที่วิมเบิลดันมาได้เป็นปีที่สามติดต่อกัน ในระหว่างเส้นทางสู่แชมป์ในปีนั้น เฟดเสียเซ็ตให้ Nicolas Kiefer ในรอบที่สามเพียงเซ็ตเดียวเท่านั้น
World No. 21 Radek Stepanek clinched a 3-2 victory for the Czech Republic in its quarter-final clash with 2008 runner-up Argentina after defeating Juan Monaco 7-6(5), 6-3, 6-2 in the deciding rubber in Ostrava Sunday.
The 30-year-old Stepanek was selected in place of Ivo Minar, and justified his captains decision as he converted six of 10 break point chances and was effective in his play at the net winning 17 of 24 points in the two-hour and 28-minute match.
Stepanek, who struggled with knee pain during the match, said: "It was the biggest effort I have ever done in Davis Cup. I had to really dig deep to step on the court. After the doubles [on Saturday] I was like 90 per cent sure that Im not able to play singles, but I was assured by the doctors that it was not going to damage my knee. I had to lie to myself that it didnt hurt.
Stepanek, who partnered Tomas Berdych to a crucial victory in the doubles on Saturday, improved to a 6-6 record in Davis Cup singles play. He was also responsible for clinching victory for the Czech Republic in its first-round clash with France in March, defeating Gilles Simon for an unassailable 3-1 lead.
"Were excited to be in the semi-finals but we are not satisfied yet, said Stepanek. We want to go further and play in the final."
Earlier, World No. 5 Juan Martin del Potro had dismissed Berdych 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to level the tie at 2-2.
A clinical performance from del Potro saw the Tandil native strike 41 winners to just 15 unforced errors and convert four of six break point chances to end Berdychs challenge in two hours and three minutes.
The 20-year-old del Potro, who also accounted for Ivo Minar in straight sets on Friday to level the tie after Berdych had defeated Juan Monaco, improved to a 6-2 record in Davis Cup singles play.
The Czech Republic, who won the Davis Cup in 1980 (d. Italy), is through to its first World Group semi-final since 1996 when it lost to Sweden 4-1. The Czechs go on to face Croatia.
Former World No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero booked defending champion Spain's place in the Davis Cup semi-finals after dismissing Germany's Andreas Beck 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the deciding rubber Sunday in Marbella to win the quarter-final tie 3-2.
Spain maintained its winning record in home ties after recording its 16th straight victory; it also clinched its 18th successive tie on clay. Spain has won the Davis Cup three times, most recently with a dramatic victory over Argentina in Mar del Plata at the end of 2008.
Playing in his 22nd Davis Cup singles match (16-6 record), Ferrero capitalised on six of 10 break point chances to combat losing his own serve three times in the two-hour and 26-minute match. The 29 year old is coming off a quarter-final effort at Wimbledon (l. to Murray).
Earlier, Philipp Kohlschreiber had kept German hopes alive by holding his nerve to battle past World No. 9 Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 6-2, 1-6, 2-6, 8-6 and level the tie at 2-2.
After racing out to a two-set lead, Kohlschreiber could not close out Verdascos challenge and was forced into a fifth set. The German served for the match at 5-3 in the decider - and held a match point in the 10th game - but Verdasco once more hit back to level at 5-5. The No. 29-ranked Kohlschreiber was able to break once more though and successfully sealed victory after three hours and 59 minutes.
"Im proud to play for Germany and maybe for me thats easier; theres lots of spectators, a great court and I find it easier to concentrate on the opponent, Kohlschreiber said. You have to be so ready for these matches and Ive had some good Davis Cup wins. I see it as a step forward and its a pleasure playing for Germany.
The 25-year-old Kohlschreiber has been responsible for both Germanys points in the tie, having also dismissed Tommy Robredo in straight sets on Friday, and improved to a 6-3 mark in Davis Cup singles play.
ไปเจออันนี้มาจากในห้องเทนนิสค่ะ ฮามาก The ATP will officially rank Federer's son at #10 in the world the day after he is born, just ahead of Davydenko.
เอ... แต่ว่าจบ US Open แล้ว มันมีรายการ Davis Cup รอบ SF ด้วยนะคะ ประมาณวันที่ 14 กันยา แล้วก็ TO แข่ง 28 กันยา พร้อมๆ กับกัวลาลัมเปอร์ ส่วนโตเกียวแข่ง 5 ตุลา ต่อให้ไม่เจ็บมันอาจจะต้องคิดหนักพอสมควรแหละค่ะ
พี่พู่ว่า โตเกียวเนี่ยมันไปแน่ๆ อยู่แล้วเพราะป้องกันแชมป์ แต่ระหว่าง TO กับกัวลาลัมเปอร์เนี่ย น่าคิดค่ะ ถ้ามันฉลาดพอนะคะมิสซิส อิเบิร์ดมันต้องเลือกมา TO ค่ะ
น้องรวัลย์ขา พูดถึง Brian McFadden น้องรวัลย์เคยฟังเพลง "Like only a woman can" มั๊ยคะ
ตัวอย่างบางตอนค่ะ
I wasn't perfect I done a lot of stupid things Still no angel I wasn't looking for forgiveness I wasn't laid up by my pride Just shocked by her attention ....... ......
Shes kind of perfect Shes kind of everything Im not Yeah, shes an angel Even more at times Im not Shes my conscience And who decided Id be hers I wanna hate them Cos now I cant live without her And its amazing how shes patient
She changed my life She cleaned me up She found my heart Like only a woman can She pulls me up When she knows Im sad She knows her man Like only a woman can
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