Sport social network for the amateur athletes

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There are a lot of amateur athletes, which like a sport. Many of them want to sport with someone other because they want to i.e. a motivation, partners to do sport or they just don´t like the sport alone. The other athletes maybe have the other problem. They maybe cannot find the right sports venue for them.

Therefore there is a new sport social network, which want to help to people with sport. The solution is very complex. At the sportcentral.com you can find a teammate or just a friend to do sports with.

You can find here a sports venue in you town and you can choice the best for you. There is a tens of thousands of registered people at the sportcentral.com around the world. You can be one of them. It is free of charge.

Register and try it oneself!

What You Need to Know about Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova in Manila

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It was not a good start and definitely a not so nice hello for Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova to all the Tennis fans in IPTL debut in the Philippines. The British number one tennis star player, representing the Manila Mavericks was beaten in singles by the Indian Aces’ Gael Monfils. Andy Murray tried his very best but lost the final three games to go down 6-4. On second day he linked up with Maria Sharapova in the mixed doubles only to suffer a 6-1 score loss to Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza.

“An event like this gives tennis fans in the Philippines an opportunity to come and watch some of the best players in the world and experience live tennis in a completely different format, a fun format,” Murray said in an interview in Manila.

Indian Aces (Delhi) teams consist of Federer, Sampras, Monfils, Ivanovic, Mirza, Bopanna, Santoro while Manila Mavericks are Murray, Tsonga, Flipkens, Nestor, Moya, Sharapova, Huey. Singapore Slammers are Serena Williams, Agassi, Berdych, Hewitt, Kyrgios, Hantuchova, Soares, Rafter and UAE Royals (Dubai) are Djokovic, Wozniacki, Cilic, Mladenovic, Ivanisevic, Zimonjic and Jaziri.

Murray will go back to court on Sunday against world’s number one Serena Williams’ Singapore Slammers team. The four team event will move on to Singapore, Delhi and Dubai, with the final on 13 December.

Federer takes Swiss to Victory

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Roger Federer strikes again and this time he cannot count his achievements anymore. He is indeed the king  of tennis and everyone is so proud of him. Roger Federer win against Richard Gasquet with 6-4, 6-2 scores in one hour and fifty two minutes. Federer was in tears at the end of the match but this time is it tears of joy and he is giving everyone a remarkable moment. “This one is for the boys,” said Federer “This is not for me, I have won enough he added in one interview. Over sixteen years he added this victory to his seventeen majors and other garlands. On the fifth set, Gasquet gave all his best with evidence of sweat dripping from his brow but unfortunately it is not  a lucky day for Richard Gasquet as the marvelous Roger Federer controls the game. Federer stayed calm and assures his fans that he will bring home the victory and he succeed. Moreover the history has been sealed; in the end Roger Federer fell to the clay and blubbed like a baby plus a world record crowd of 27,448 watched Federer be the victor , beating the previous record of 27,432 set on Friday’s opening day.

Having Trouble Finding The Right Tennis Coach? Check Out MyTennisLessons.

Even if you’re the most seasoned tennis player you may need a tune up every once in a while. Maybe you played in college and you’ve been reluctant to get back on the competitive scene or maybe you’re training to get on tour. Either way, finding a coach who will get the most out of your game used to be a hassle. Enter MyTennisLessons.com.

Whether you are a 5.0 player with 10 years of experience or a beginner who is itching to get on the court, a tennis lesson is always worth consideration. You’ve probably become accustomed to tennis centers or clubs not answering their phone or ignoring emails. Trust me, you’re most likely not going to get in touch with them. If you’re looking for a tennis lesson in sunny Los Angeles or a coach with an indoor court in Boston, MTL is sure to have you covered. When you visit MyTennisLessons you simply input your zip code, review the available instructors, and book your lessons online. Seriously, I’ll show you how easy it is.

On the MyTennisLessons homepage it becomes apparent quite quickly that all you need is your zip code. Easy enough. Simply input and hit enter. Let’s check out what’s going on in the DC area.

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After inputting “20002” they display a list of instructors available in my area. Here you can scroll down the page to view all the tennis coaches. Here’s where MTL differs from many other sites. By reviewing the instructors it becomes apparent quite quickly that there are varying prices, years of experience, and reviews. It really is a genuine marketplace. I think I’ll go with Gregg, who may be a bit more expensive than some of the other pros (sorry Gabe), but has taught over 100+ hours and has 102 reviews with a 5 star rating. Right away I can also see he can teach “to master the fundamentals” or can help “prepare for a tournament with a great hitting sessions”. Perfect.

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Here I can read more about their teaching experience as well as their teaching style. I might even find that Gregg isn’t actual the right fit, in which case I can go back to review other coaches. I don’t think that’ll be necessary however, as I like the fact that Gregg played in college and has a straightforward approach to his lessons.

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On Gregg’s profile I can also view his locations (there are a ton to choose from), his travel radius and his availability. I’m looking for lessons right downtown and on the weekend so Gregg checks out.

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Now that I know Gregg is my guy I’m off to book my lesson package directly on MyTennisLessons. First I have to let Gregg know all the lesson details such as experience, lesson frequency and preferred start date. Then just my contact information and click “Check Price and Availability” to complete the booking.

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On this page I’m going to go with the 20 lesson package. Even though I’m paying more up front I’ll be saving more on the hourly price in the long run. Gregg is only teaching indoors now so at $87/hr that’s a great price compared to what clubs and tennis centers are offering.

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Pretty cool that I can just PayPal if I don’t feel like getting out my credit card (especially since I’m doing this at work. Whoops.) which makes life easier. By booking all the lesson up front I won’t have to worry about additional fees, or set schedules. I have the flexibility my busy life requires.

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And just like that I’ve booked myself a tennis coach. Gregg will be getting in contact within 48 hours to confirm the date and location of my initial lesson and now I’m getting pumped about getting on the court. It’s always good to remember there is a service out there that can help me finally beat that 5.0 ringer in my neighborhood or help me get on par with the 3.5 players at the local park. If you’re unsure of what you need from your tennis lesson MyTennisLessons is the best place to start.

What you Should KNow about the Masters of Tennis

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The 2011 champion and master Roger Federer won against the talented 176th ranked Lucas Pouille in straight sets with 6-4, 6-4 scores and will forward to quarter finals of the Paris Masters together with master Novak Djokovic . Pouille did his best on some rounds but still Federer sealed his triumph with a deep serve. Roger Federer strikes with great shots but he definitely needs to improve his speed compared to Pouille’s. Nevertheless this does not stop Federer for taking home the bacon. Unquestionably Federer’s supporters are glad with the results and enjoyed this breath-taking match.

On the other hand, Novak Djokovic won also a straight set in opposition to Gael Monfils with 6-3, 7-6 scores in one hour and thirty two minutes. During their 11th meeting, Monfils did everything to win the game but still master Djokovic reigns. While David Ferrer is still on the right track and swept the Spanish Fernando Verdasco with 6-1, 6-2 scores. Fans are looking forward to see him in the semi-finals for the sure spot and will face the amazing Kei Nishikori. Nishikori once said in an interview; “I have speed and good footwork, and I think that’s tennis. Everybody plays different way, and I think that’s the fun thing, also for the crowd.”

Let’s wish them all luck and hoping for the best and most thrilling game in the tennis world.

Nadal Returns from Wrist Injury

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I am much better! Murray said in one of his press conference on Saturday in Beijing. The evolution of the injury took a little bit of time, but that’s it. “I just feel the wrist a little bit when I am starting to play. The pain is still there but when I get the rhythm of the play it disappears he added.

If you remember, Rafael Nadal got his injured when he’s practicing at his home town in Mallorca. After three months of long wait he will now triumph over the tennis field and is set to return to action at the China Open.

“Beijing is always an important city in my career. Nadal won in 2005 and became the number one in the Emirates ATP Rankings. I feel comfortable here, I like the tournament and I like the city.” Rafael Nadal revealed. Nadal’s injury cannot stop him from competing especially now that he will be playing at his favorite city.

In addition to that, the best players are here so for sure he will not fail his fans and will rule the tennis world. Rafael Nadal will continue to practice often so that he will be able to get back on track and play perfectly.

Maria Sharapova knocked out by qualifier

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Bacsinszky finally get her hands on her grandest victory by winning against the world number four  twenty seven year old, Russian Maria Sharapova with 7-6 (3) 7-5 scores.  Maria Sharapova doube faulted six times during first set. She was knocked out in the third round of the $24 million Wuhan Open and became the latest to exit the WTA Wuhan Open that made her fans cheerless.

Sharapova mentiond in one of her interviews that Timea Bacsinszky had a really good serving. I could  not shake her off. Incontrovertibly her biggest win of her career. Maria Sharapova’s defeat follows the exit of other seeds namely; Halep, Errani, Petkovic, Jankovic ending in a back injury and in addition to the alarming list is the world number one Serena Williams leaving the 1.5m because of a viral illness.

On the other hand, thrid seed Petra Kvitova won against Karolina Pliskova with 6-3 2-6 6-4 scores. Other victorious players are Cornet who won over the Belgium wildcard Flipkens with 7-6 (7-4) 1-6 6-3 scores.

Fans are asking what is happening to the Tennis world to the top tennis players?! The amazing players must do something in order  to get back on track and get their victory back.

Serena Williams to face Taylor Townsend in U.S. Open

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Serena Williams was defeated against Ana Ivanovic at Australian Open then was lost all over again against Garbine Muruguza in Paris and another lost with Alize Cornet at Wimbledon. Will her next game be the last chance for the two-time defending champion Serena Williams? “These next two weeks I’m going to have to put that together for hopefully seven matches” Serena stated and she also added that if she does well then Serena will have the opportunity to be in the game for a long time. I always expect the best from myself.” “There’s always next year and the year after, so you don’t give up,” she said. “You just keep going and you keep fighting to continue to win more.” Such an inspiration to the young ones to not give up and always do their best in whatever they do! Her fans are all looking forward to her triumph as it is so hard to see her lose again.

The next match is going to be against the eighteen year old American Taylor Townsend which is an interesting opponent for Serena Williams. “She is such a great player, a lefty and young which makes her aggressive. This is going to be a refreshing game for Townsend whereas it is going to be an exciting game for me and to all tennis fans.

Serena Williams wins first W&S Open singles title

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Serena Williams has an additional to her list of victory as she won the Western & Southern Open. The top ranked won against Ana Ivanovic with 6-4, 6-1 scores which took sixty two minutes only on Sunday at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. “It is amazing, finally being able to win today,” Williams said prior to receiving the championship cup in the post-match awards ceremony. Serena also adds that it was her best performance and hoping not to be the last. She had back problem but it did not stop her from winning and she was so excited for the final and to be in the final.

“This is definitely a level that can take me to the (U.S. Open) title. I still have a lot of work to do. It is definitely a better level than I have played all year, to be honest.”

On the other hand, Ivanovic believed that Serena Williams was dominating. “Definitely at some point of the match, I actually felt quite embarrassed walking from one side to the other for returns,” Ivanovic said with a self-deprecating giggle. “Yeah, we are lucky to have someone like her in our game and it feels good to be part of this game and I know I have more things to work on and that’s definitely the most exciting part.”

Serena Williams fit for US Open

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The world no.1 is ready to fight and said to be fit for her US Open title on 25 August. If you remember Serena Williams was forced to pull out of her match due to viral illness. “They just said I was really ill and really under the weather and I just wasn’t doing very well and the instance left me terrified” Serena mentioned in her interview. She didn’t leave her house and bed for a few days approximately three days, heard and read a lot of feedback from other people and did not know and had no idea that people especially her fans will be worried.

However the good news is the rejuvenated 32 years old Serena Williams is so back! ‘Oh I already moved on.’ I actually made the most of her vacation – I was working out and starting to try to play again.” I feel very good the number one tennis player told reporters. “I feel very happy to be here, so it’s good.”

Serena Williams hopped a match in Sweden. On the other hand the world number one is now concentrating on the preparation for her next must-watch game. The US Open will begin on August 25 in New York City.