Swiss legend Roger Federer beat Andy Murray 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (13-11) to win the 2010 Australian Open Men's title on Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Sydney Sunday.
This is 28-year-old Federer's fourth Australian Open crown and 16th Grand Slam title. Remember that Federer defeated Murray in the 2008 U.S. Open final.
He again proves that he’s the number 1 tennis player in the world. Federer broke Murray's serve in the third game of the second set and finished off the set with a forehand volley. In the third set, Murray took a 5-2 lead before Federer won three straight games and the tiebreaker followed.
Federer had 46 winners and 42 unforced errors during the match, while Murray hit 29 winners and produced 36 unforced errors.
Federer receives $1.86 million through the win, while Murray gets $927,990.
We are waiting for the official announcement of the next fight of Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather. Unfortunately, the fight will not push through rather Pacquiao will face Clottey at 147 lbs.
Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach clarified that the fight between Pacquiao and Clottey on March 13 will push through and will not have a catchweight. According to Roach, “It will be at 147, but there’s no catchweight.”
Those who are not used to boxing terms will not know what catchweight is. Catchweight is a weight limit for a fight that does not fall in traditional limits for weight divisions.
The Trainer of the Year recipient stated that Pacquiao is comfortable fighting at 147 lbs. Pacquiao, who is the only seven-division world champion, is set to face former International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight champion Clottey at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao will defend the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title which he won after beating Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
What is Clottey’s response about the fight? Does he also want a drug test for Manny Pacquiao like what Mayweather wants?
BoxingTalk.com asked Clottey if he wants a drug test for Manny Pacquiao, Clottey’s manager Vincent Scolpino said, “Whatever rules apply in the state are what we will abide by.” “Hopefully, everybody will be professional in the situation and we won't have anything to worry about,” he added.
“It's a great opportunity for Josh against the best fighter in the world and he's going to do what he has to do,” noted Scolpino.
He went on to say about Pacquiao: “He's one of the best fighters ever. He throws his hands and that's all you could ask for from a guy. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him.”
Who do you think will win this coming fight?
Pacquiao? or Clottey?
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/05/hideki-matsui-world-serie_n_346447.html&cp"It's awesome," Matsui said through a translator. "Unbelievable. I'm surprised myself."
Standing on a podium in shallow center field, Matsui waved his new championship hat and shook hands with commissioner Bud Selig. Matsui won three titles in Japan and was eager to celebrate his first in the Bronx.
"I guess it's hard to make a comparison. When I was in Japan, that was the ultimate goal. Being here, winning the World Series, becoming world champions, that's what you strive for here."
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/05/hideki-matsui-world-serie_n_346447.html&cp"It's awesome," Matsui said through a translator. "Unbelievable. I'm surprised myself."
Standing on a podium in shallow center field, Matsui waved his new championship hat and shook hands with commissioner Bud Selig. Matsui won three titles in Japan and was eager to celebrate his first in the Bronx.
"I guess it's hard to make a comparison. When I was in Japan, that was the ultimate goal. Being here, winning the World Series, becoming world champions, that's what you strive for here."
HBO has released the 2nd episode of the Pacquiao vs Cotto pre-fight behind the scenes look on both camps. Compared to the first, the episode starts again with the Pacman’s side of the story. And of course followed by Cotto's Side.
Just watch the video below (Pacquiao-Cotto 24/7 Episode 2) :
Unfortunately, the bat was reported to be dead after being smacked by Ginobili.
