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in Neuvorstellungen 27.08.2019 02:55von jin shuiqian • | 3.880 Beiträge
Canadas Vasek Pospisil has usually just played a little doubles on the side throughout his tennis career. Richard Dent Bears Jersey . That will change now that hes a Wimbledon champion. Pospisil teamed with American Jack Sock for the first time this month and the results were staggering. They pulled off upset after upset at the All England Club and capped their stunning run by topping the best mens doubles team of all-time in the final. "We were kind of joking around about it a little bit when we decided to sign up -- that wed go for the title," Pospisil said Tuesday on a conference call. "Joking -- but actually believing in it a little bit. I think if we didnt believe we could do it I dont think wed be standing here with the trophy ... we definitely knew it was possible but we wouldnt put money on it." Pospisil, from Vancouver, and Sock are big hitters who used their strong service games and volley skills to their advantage at the Grand Slam event. Theyre young, tall and powerful and had no pressure as an unseeded duo. The final was a five-set thriller that lasted over three hours, as Pospisil and Sock beat top seeds and defending champions Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. "We celebrated probably from the moment we got into the locker-room -- the champagne was flowing," Pospisil said. "We had a really great night with friends and family." Singles play will still be Pospisils primary focus but he plans to team with Sock for the rest of the season, including the U.S. Open and possibly the season-ending doubles championships. Pospisil lost his first-round singles match at Wimbledon before giving doubles his full attention. It didnt take long for him to develop some on-court chemistry with Sock. "It was just one of those things, we didnt even really practise or anything," Pospisil said. "The first time we hit was before our first-round match. I think we just got along really well and our personalities seemed to match really well. We had a lot of fun on the court. I think that was the main thing. "From the very first round we were just laughing and enjoying ourselves and trying not to take it too seriously but at the same time wanting to win." With Socks booming forehand and Pospisils aggressive net play, they quickly found their groove. They were pushed to five sets in the second round before knocking off eighth-seeded Rohan Bopanna of India and Aisam Qureshi of Pakistan. Second-seeded Alexander Peya of Austria and Brazils Bruno Soares fell in a four-set quarter-final. In the semifinal, Pospisil and Sock surprised fifth seeds Leander Paes of India and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in straight sets before they denied the Bryan twins their 16th Grand Slam doubles title and 99th overall. Pospisil and Sock saved four match points in the final set before the American hit a winner down the line for the victory. "Our games fit extremely well, they complemented each other really well the whole tournament," Pospisil said. "Our personalities by the end of two weeks, we pretty much went from not knowing each other too well at all to being best friends." They were the first team since 2000 (Lleyton Hewitt and Max Mirnyi) to win a Grand Slam title in their first tournament together. It was the first time a Canadian had played in the Wimbledon mens doubles final since 2009, when Torontos Daniel Nestor teamed with Nenad Zimonjic to win their second All England Club title. Pospisil and Sock first broached the subject of teaming up about six weeks ago, but Pospisil didnt know if hed be able to play due to a nagging back injury. The Canadian was pain-free in the days leading up to Wimbledon and they gave it a go. "The timing was pretty amazing," Pospisil said. "It was a pretty fortunate pairing that we got together and that he decided to take that chance. I think I told him like 50-50 at the time but it was probably more like 60-70 per cent that I wouldnt play. "It just ended up working out very well." It was the first Centre Court appearance for both the 24-year-old Pospisil and Sock, whos 21. Sock has had Grand Slam doubles success in the past, teaming with fellow American Melanie Oudin to win the mixed title at the 2011 U.S. Open. Pospisils previous best Grand Slam doubles results were round of 16 appearances last year with Ottawas Jesse Levine at Wimbledon and with Nestor at the U.S. Open. The Canadian currently holds the No. 33 position in both the singles and doubles world rankings. Sock is ranked 31st in doubles and 76th in singles. Devin Hester Bears Jersey .com) - Former FBI director Robert Mueller said his investigation found no evidence that the NFL saw the elevator video of Ray Rice striking his then-fiancee before the tape was released in September. David Montgomery Womens Jersey . -- Manager Bob Melvin shuffled the Athletics batting order and got the type of production he was looking for from the top of the lineup. http://www.chicagobearfootballauthentic.com/authentic-anthony-miller-bears-jersey/ .Derrick Rose scored 23 points, and the Bulls pulled away from the Nets for a 105-80 victory on Wednesday night. Chicago held Brooklyn to 29 points on 26.VANCOUVER - Despite not having scored in almost three months, Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson has kept Sebastian Fernandez in the starting lineup.That faith was repaid on Saturday.Fernandez scored twice in the first half a€” his first goals since July 5 a€” as Vancouver cruised to a 2-0 victory over FC Dallas.The 24-year-old Uruguyan stands just five foot seven, but headed home his first in the 14th minute before cooly slotting home a second four minutes later.Terrific performance by the kid. It really was, said Robinson. He was a threat all game. His little movement patterns and his positional sense in getting into areas and causing problems for them was evident throughout the game.With the win, Vancouver (10-8-13) maintained its one-point lead over Portland in the race for the final playoff spot in Major League Soccers Western Conference after the Timbers downed the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 later Saturday. Both the Whitecaps and Timbers have three regular-season games remaining.Fernandez hadnt scored in 14 games, including 12 starts, coming into Saturday, but Robinson said his play overall has been strong.His work ethics fantastic, said Robinson. Hes technically a very, very talented footballer and hes got ability. When he gets in the final third he makes things happen.Fernandezs only blemish on the night was a late yellow card that will force him to sit out Vancouvers critical game Friday on the road against the Seattle Sounders.I think it was a very good win for us, said Fernandez. This is a great group, a great team. We must keep going.Mauro Rosales played his best game for Vancouver since coming over in a trade with Chivas USA, picking up assists on both of Fernandezs strikes.Were very lucky to have him, Robinson said of the 33-year-old Argentine. He was excellent. His technical ability is second to none and he had a massive influence on the game today.Vancouver improved to 3-2-1 over its last six, while Dallas remains fourth in the West, five points up on the Whitecaps and one back of Real Salt Lake with one more game played.I thought we did really well, said Vancouver goalkeeper David Ousted, who picked up his 10th shutout of the season. First half we got our goals. Seba played fantastic and scored two great goals and the second half was great defending. Overall a good performance.Vancouvers three remaining games include that tough road matchup Friday against Seattle, which made Saturdays home date at B.C Place Stadium even more important.Fernandezs first goal came off a Rosales cross before the veteran midfielder made a great pass to set up the second.It is important for us for the strikers and the guys who play up front to get goals, to get confidence, said Rosales. This is what we need for the last push.Dallas (14-11-6) triedd to fight back in the 33rd minute when striker Blaz Perez a€” who came in with three goals in two games against Vancouver this season a€” was ruled offside after getting behind the Whitecaps defence and beating Ousted. David Montgomery Youth Jersey. The visitors a€” now 4-4-0 over their last eight a€” had another opportunity to cut the lead in the 38th, but Vancouver midfielder Matias Laba made a goal-saving tackle on Dallas striker David Texeira right in front of Ousted off a break.Vancouver tied Dallas 2-2 at home on July 27 before dropping a 2-1 decision in Texas on Sept. 13, but Saturday seemed like it was always going to be belong to the Whitecaps.We went there three, four weeks ago and we took it on the chin, said Robinson, whose team won back-to-back games for the first time since May. We lost 2-1 in a game where we probably could have got something. Today was our day, but theyre a very good team.Robinson went with the same starting lineup for the third straight game after last weekends 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Real Salt Lake, and Ousteds goal wasnt really challenged much after halftime.Dallas had given Vancouver fits on set pieces in the earlier meetings, but that wasnt the case Saturday as the backline of Jordan Harvey, Andy OBrien, Kendall Waston and Steven Beitashour defended well in front of the steady Ousted.Credit to the back four in the second half especially, said Robinson. They defended properly and showed a lot of character out there. The game was won in the first half, but for me, the game was managed fantastically well in the second half.Tempers flared on both sides a bit towards the end of the match, which could make for a good battle in the playoffs a€” a likely scenario if the Whitecaps manage to edge out Portland for the final post-season spot in the West.I think if these two teams meet its going to be a brawl, to say it lightly, said Ousted. You just see that people get into every tackle.Notes: The Whitecaps announced Friday that out-of-favour striker Omar Salgado will join Mexican side Tigres UANL on a 12-day trial beginning Monday. The 21-year-old was the first pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft, but has made just 29 league appearances a€” including 12 starts a€” during his time with Vancouver. Salgado had been absent from practice in recent weeks, leading to speculation his time with the club could be coming to an end. ... Vancouvers remaining regular-season games after the trip to Seattle are at San Jose on Oct. 18 and home to the Colorado Rapids on Oct. 25. ... Portland plays home games against San Jose on Wednesday and Real Salt Lake on Oct. 17 before closing things out on the road against Dallas on Oct. 25. ... Dallas next game is Oct. 12 at home against the Los Angeles Galaxy. ... Saturdays attendance was 20,183. ' ' '
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