New York - Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are both qualified for the third round of U.S. Open Grand Slam. The difference, Nadal was just playing two sets for his opponent backwards, while Murray had to fight five sets.
In the second round match on Saturday (09/03/2011) pm dawn, Nadal faces Nicolas Mahut (France). In the two earlier sets, Nadal won 6-2 and 6-2.
Mahut resistance turns out to two sets only. He could not play in the third set because of muscle injury.
David Nalbandian (Argentina) will be Nadal's next opponent. Nalbandian escapes after beating Ivan Ljubicic (Croatia) with a score of 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, and 6-2.
Murray almost lost when the face Robin Haase (Netherlands). This gave the fourth seed in the opening two sets with a score of 6-7 and 2-6.
But Murray got up on the next three sets. He beat Haase with a score of 6-2, 6-0, 6-4.
In the third round, Murray will be challenged to the 25th seed Feliciano Lopez (Spain). Lopez escaped after beating Vasek Pospisil (Canada) 5-7, 6-4, 7-6, and 7-6.
Other players who also qualified for the third round, among others, Juan Martin del Potro, Julien Benneteau, Juan Ignacio Chela, Gilles Muller, Igor Kunitsyn, Gilles Simon, Donald Young, John Isner, and David Ferrer.
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Misano - Casey Stoner continued good performance. After appearing as the fastest racer in the free practice III, now he successfully took pole position after being the fastest in the qualifying session.
At the session which took place at the Misano circuit on Saturday (03/09/2011) night, Stoner incised record time of 1:33.138 seconds. He successfully beat Jorge Lorenzo in second position with a gap of 0.120 seconds.
Being in third place was teammate Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, who left .180 seconds behind. Then the sequence is in position four and five was Ben Spies and Marco Simoncelli.
For Stoner, this is the eighth time he managed to occupy pole position this season.
These results confirm tub good performance throughout this weekend. Previously, he managed to become the fastest racer in the free practice session I and III, punctuated by Lorenzo on the second session.
San Marino MotoGP Qualifying Results
1. Casey Stoner (Honda) 1:33.138
2. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) 1:33.258 + 0120
3. Dani Pedrosa (Honda) 1:33.318 + 0180
4. Ben Spies (Yamaha) 1:33.947 + 0809
5. Marco Simoncelli (Gresini Honda) 1:33.990 + 0852
6. Andrea Dovizioso (Honda) 1:34.026 + 0888
7. Colin Edwards (Tech 3 Yamaha) 1:34.054 + 0916
8. Alvaro Bautista (Suzuki) 1:34.360 + 1222
9. Hector Barbera (Aspar Ducati) 1:34.592 + 1454
10. Hiroshi Aoyama (Gresini Honda) 1:34.637 + 1499
11. Valentino Rossi (Ducati) 1:34.676 + 1538
12. Karel Abraham (Cardion Ducati) 1:34.727 + 1589
13. Cal Crutchlow (Tech 3 Yamaha) 1:34.791 + 1653
14. Randy de Puniet (Pramac Ducati) 1:34.870 + 1732
15. Nicky Hayden (Ducati) 1:34.955 + 1817
16. Loris Capirossi (Pramac Ducati) 1:35.502 + 2364
17. Toni Elias (LCR Honda) 1:36.167 + 3029
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Rome - Robert Kubica who had surgery after the umpteenth time was experiencing terrible accident. The operation is called as the last operation was a success.
Kubica was involved in a terrible accident when driving on the rally scene in February last. As a result of the accident, he canceled defend Renault in Formula 1 competition this season.
To restore the condition, the Polish driver must undergo a number of operations. Finally, he entered the operating room to restore the mobility of his right elbow.
"Robert had one last operation that was scheduled in Italy, with the aim of restoring the mobility of his right elbow," the statement quoted by ESPN's Renault.
"The surgeons happy to report that they have been able to complete their job 100 percent and did not find any complications. They describe the results of operations as a 'total success'."
"He (Kubica-red) will now rest in the hospital for several days before proceeding with the rehabilitation program and exercise."
Kubica manager Daniele Morelli, Kubica believes can return to the track after completing the recovery process.
"I can say for sure that Robert will be racing again. Let nature take its course because Kubica needs to fully recover his strength," said Morelli.
"After several months of operation is natural and normal. Within a month, month and a half, we'll know when he can return to the track," he said.
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Valentino Rossi suffered a lot of problems that made him unable to perform optimally at Indianapolis MotoGP. Mainstay Ducati had to work hard to get better at the next race.
Started the race from 14th position, Rossi could only finish in tenth position in the race that was held on Monday (08/29/2011) pm dawn. This is the worst achievement of nine-times world champion this season.
"A number of things happened this weekend and contribute to making the race difficult: I experienced crashes during qualifying yesterday, which undermine confidence and so the reason why we should start at the rear position, and today there is a problem with the gearbox," says Rossi quoted by the official MotoGP website.
"Motor stuck in neutral until six or seven times, and the first two made me hard to turn and lose time. I was there in the last position, but I decided to do what I can, at least to gain points," he explained.
"In the warm-up session this morning, we made a few minor changes to improve speed, but the race was very difficult," continued the Doctor.
"We knew we had to work hard. Ducati do that. So did I and my team, because we should try not to give up and try to prepare the bike for us to wait for the technical renewal," he concluded.
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Atlanta - Former NBA player, Javaris Crittenton, the middle of the United States authorities hunted. Crittenton allegedly involved the murder of a woman in Atlanta.
CNN proclaimed, Crittenton facing charges in the murder of a woman named Julian Jones. Murder 22-year-old woman took place in Atlanta on Aug. 19.
Jones was killed by a gunshot wound in his body. He was pronounced dead in hospital.
The FBI says that Crittenton might be in the Los Angeles area with family and friends. Former players Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards were known to buy a plane ticket to Los Angeles five days after the murder.
Crittenton began his career in the NBA with the Lakers in 2007 to strengthen. He had joined the Memphis Grizzlies before finally moving to the Wizards in 2008.
Beginning in 2010, Crittenton suspended for as many as 38 games because of firearm possession case with teammate Gilbert Arenas.
Photo: Javaris Crittenton (blue) while still defending the Washington Wizards. (AFP)
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Sevilla - I get a place at Manchester City, Roque Santa Cruz to continue his career in the land of Spain. He joined the promotion club Real Betis on loan during the season.
Santa Cruz joined City from Blackburn Rovers in 2009. However, she found it hard to penetrate the core team of The Citizens. In the second half of last season, he was loaned to Rovers, but failed to shine.
"After intensive negotiations, the club could approach the recruitment of Roque Santa Cruz, who will play in Betis in next season on loan," the statement on his official website Betis.
"Paraguay international players are coming from Manchester City, one of the best teams in the UK in recent years."
With the departure of Santa Cruz, the City had taken off three assailants in the summer. Previously, they had sold Internacional and Jo to lend to Tottenham Hotspur Emmanuel Adebayor.
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London - Arsenal captain, Robin van Persie, did not want his team looking for reasons behind the humiliating defeat of Manchester United. He also asked the Gunners quickly rose.
When Manchester United at Old Trafford humiliation, Sunday (28/08/2011) night, Arsenal did appear with the players improvised. They lost Alex Song, Gervinho, Thomas Vermaelen, Emmanuel Frimpong, Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere with a variety of reasons.
But Van Persie did not want to make the absence of a number of core players as the reason behind the defeat of Manchester United. Because the 'Red Devils' are also not showing full team.
"I do not think we can hide behind the injury or suspension. That's no excuse," said Van Persie on the official club website.
"They were hit by injuries as well. This is football," added the Dutch national team striker.
"This is the strongest team we have. We've given the maximum, but it was not good enough," he said.
Rather than bemoan the defeat at Old Trafford, the former Feyenoord player is asking his team to quickly rise.
"We need to get up. We will face Swansea two weeks away, where they were a good opponent and I've been waiting for," said Van Persie.
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Manchester United appear superior to Arsenal in the third week of English Premier League. Playing at Old Trafford, the 'Red Devils' 8-2 win big in which Wayne Rooney scored three goals.
Game played on Sunday (8/28/2011) MU dominant since the beginning of the game and at halftime they already winning 3-1. Three goals scored by Danny Welbeck, Ashley yound and Rooney. Arsenal's Theo Walcott returned through
In the second half Rooney Manchester United added four passes (two), Nani, Park Ji Sung, and Young's second goal. Robin van Persie Arsenal finished second scorer.
The Gunners have to end the game with 10 men after Carl Jenkinson red card.
With this result the Red Devils while leading the standings with a perfect score from three matches, goal difference over Manchester City who have the same points.
While Arsenal to defeat them this season, slumped at number 17 with one point.
The game
MU threatened in the sixth minute when Danny Welbeck kick from inside the penalty box as he overshadowed the one Arsenal player, was off the mark.
Arsenal finally collapse in the 22nd minute when a lob pass toward the penalty box Anderson. Welbeck that while shadowed by three Arsenal defender capable of heading the ball past the obstacles Szczesny. This goal also contributed less rapihnya thanks to coordination between Johan Djorou back line and Laurent Koscielny.
Not long ago Arsenal actually had a chance to equalize through a penalty following a breach Johnny Evans to Theo Walcott. Unfortunately Robin van Persie who ran as the executor failed to conquer David De Gea.
In the 29th minute through Young's shot from 20 yards curled hacked Szczesny's goal to make the score finished 2-0.
Rooney! In the 41st minute free kick from near the penalty box striker managed to break into the England goalkeeper Szczesny. MU was 3-0 ahead.
Arsenal stole a goal before halftime after receiving feedback Rosicky Walcott on the right wing, fired horizontally over the foot of De Gea.
Two minutes after the restart immediately kicked through Young MU. But Szczesny with swiftly dismissed Young's kick at the near post.
De Gea again thwart the chances of Van Persie scored a goal on 54 minutes. A cross in the penalty box, Van Persie who terkawal immediately fired the first time can be pushed with one hand De Gea.
Arshavin in the 55th minute breakthrough that got the ball on the right wing almost broke Chelsea's goal, if the kick is not quick to be driven Chris Smalling from accompanying him.
On 58 minutes the bait one of two Tom Cleverley and Javier Hernandez managed to break the Arsenal defense. But the shot Cleverley just too weak and easily captured Szczesny.
For the second time Rooney managed to break Arsenal and back of the free-kick in the 63rd minute. This time he directed the ball into the right corner and Szczesny just stunned to see the ball into his net.
Less than three minutes, Nani makes Manchester United winning 5-1. Getting feedback from Rooney, Nani escaped the offside trap with cold bust nets via a chip Arsenal ball.
The game entered the 70th minute, Park added a goal treasury MU to six. This time by a flat and measured kick from outside the penalty box, Szczesny's goal was dibobolnya.
Van Persie could eventually De Gea breaking goal on 73 minutes when his left foot shot from in front of goal sank smooth entry.
Arsenal suffering increasing when in the 76th minute Carl Jenkinson received a second yellow card and sent off as a chance to break Hernandez scored.
Ten minutes of action left Rooney managed to get his hat-trick this season via the penalty spot, following a breach Walcott to Patrice Evra.
Young! MU eighth goal in this match once a second for Young created through a corner kick curled into the left Arsenal.
Also score the game ended 8-2 to Manchester United.
Lineup
MU: Gea, Smalling, Jones, Evans, Evra, Nani (68 'Park), Anderson (68' Giggs), Cleverley, Young, Rooney, Welbeck (35 'Hernandez).
Arsenal: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Djourou, Koscielny, Traore, Coquelin (61 'Chamberlain), Ramsey, Rosicky, Walcott (83' Carroll), Van Persie (83 'Lansbury), Arshavin
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Manchester City celebrate a goal in the newest game, perfect for early season record. The result was like a message containing a threat that would be sent City to its rivals.
Already served three games, City won three games anyway. As a result of The Citizens became the first team this season that is able to maintain a perfect result at the three matches - Manchester United likely to be another team that maintains a perfect result.
Of the total victory, The Citizens scored 12 goals and conceded just three goals. That is, the average City scored four goals per party.
City alone accounted for the biggest victory in the cage opposite, when devour the host Tottenham Hotspur with a score of 5-1, Sunday (28/08/2011) night.
In the victory, Edin Dzeko scored four goals by Sergio Aguero added another goal the rest. Three of the five goals is the fruit creations that Beru recruited Samir Nasri to Arsenal.
According to Nasri, the party's goals at home to Spurs as well as a message from the City to the club's competitors that they are really a serious rival in the event the title race.
"It's not easy to win here (cage Spurs). I played with a nice but the important thing is we won 5-1 and sent a warning to other clubs," said Nasri in Yahoosports.
"This is just the beginning of the season, it is important to maintain our confidence, but I'm sure we've got a good team and can win a lot of things," he asserted ambition owned City and himself.
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Belgian Grand Prix this year marks two decades of his career Michael Schumacher in Formula 1. Unfortunately, those moments just tinged with bad luck experienced by Schumacher in qualifying.
Schumacher's bad luck came so early, ie in the first qualifying session which took place in wet conditions at Spa Francorchamps circuit on Saturday (28/08/2011).
While on a flying lap, right-rear tire which lauched Schumacher Mercedes car suddenly loose and the aging driver had failed to continue qualifying.
"Obviously, I hope qualifying today has a different ending. It was difficult to race on three wheels, although I've never had such an experience here," commented Schumacher was quoted as saying by Autosport.
Speech Schumi on top refers to the incident he had experienced when he lost a tire after a hit by David Coulthard at the Belgian Grand Prix 1998.
Schumacher was forced to start from the back row because it does not record the time at all. You could say, Schumacher helped by the stewards decision to allow four riders whose time is above 107 percent of time pole Sebastian Vettel to keep racing.
"Seriously, this is not something that should happen, but this is F1. We work at the highest level, but things like this can still happen," said 42-year racer.
"I suddenly felt I could not control the rear of the car and I apologize to the team. But then I saw the tires came off and I then understood why I lost control," he closed.
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Manchester - Just in a span of three minutes, Manchester United managed to add two more goals. As a result they now lead 5-1 over Arsenal.
MU threatened in the sixth minute when Danny Welbeck kick from inside the penalty box as he overshadowed the one Arsenal player, was off the mark.
Arsenal finally collapse in the 22nd minute when a lob pass toward the penalty box Anderson. Welbeck that while shadowed by three Arsenal defender capable of heading the ball past the obstacles Szczesny.This goal also contributed less rapihnya thanks to coordination between Johan Djorou back line and Laurent Koscielny.
Not long ago Arsenal actually had a chance to equalize through a penalty following a breach Johnny Evans to Theo Walcott. Unfortunately Robin van Persie who ran as the executor failed to conquer David De Gea.
In the 29th minute through Young's shot from 20 yards curled hacked Szczesny's goal to make the score finished 2-0.
Rooney! In the 41st minute free kick from near the penalty box striker managed to break into the England goalkeeper Szczesny. MU was 3-0 ahead.
Arsenal stole a goal before halftime after receiving feedback Rosicky Walcott on the right wing, fired horizontally over the foot of De Gea.
Two minutes after the restart immediately kicked through Young MU. But Szczesny with swiftly dismissed Young's kick at the near post.
De Gea again thwart the chances of Van Persie scored a goal on 54 minutes. A cross in the penalty box, Van Persie who terkawal immediately fired the first time can be pushed with one hand De Gea.
Arshavin in the 55th minute breakthrough that got the ball on the right wing almost broke Chelsea's goal, if the kick is not quick to be driven Chris Smalling from accompanying him.
On 58 minutes the bait one of two Tom Cleverley and Javier Hernandez managed to break the Arsenal defense. But the shot Cleverley just too weak and easily captured Szczesny.
For the second time Rooney managed to break Arsenal and back of the free-kick in the 63rd minute. This time he directed the ball into the right corner and Szczesny just stunned to see the ball into his net.
Less than three minutes, Nani makes Manchester United winning 5-1. Getting feedback from Rooney, Nani escaped the offside trap with cold bust nets via a chip Arsenal ball.
Lineup
MU: Gea, Smalling, Jones, Evans, Evra, Nani, Anderson, Cleverley, Young, Rooney, Welbeck (35'Hernandez).
Arsenal: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Djourou, Koscielny, Traore, Coquelin (61 'Chamberlain), Ramsey, Rosicky, Walcott, Van Persie, Arshavin
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Caroline Wozniacki cover bad episode in the American continent by winning the New Haven tournament. This is the fourth consecutive title Wozniacki in the tournament.
In the final match held at the hardcourt Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, New Haven, Connecticut on Sunday (28/08/2011) pm dawn, Wozniacki defeated Petra Cetkovska 6-4, 6-1.
This is the fourth consecutive title Wozniacki in New Haven because since 2008 the Danish national players always appear as the champion.
Title in New Haven is also closing a bad episode Wozniacki in North America where the world number one fell in the second round in two major tournaments: Rogers Cup and Cincinnati Masters.
Victory in New Haven is the fifth title this year Wozniacki and become a good warm up before plunging in the U.S. Open Grand Slam next week.
Lisicki and Isner Berjaya
Meanwhile, the Texas Tennis Open tournament, German tennis player Sabine Lisicki come out as winners after beating France, Aravane Rezai, 6-2, 6-1.
From Winston Salem Open tournament, the son of American tennis player, John Isner, who beat France's crawl qualifier Julien Benneteau, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, to appear as champions.
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Indonesia took home two titles from the Vietnam Open Grand Prix 2011. Anga Primary / Ryan Agung Saputra and Anneke Feinya Agustin / Nitya Krishinda be champions respectively in the men's doubles and women's doubles.
In the final match on Sunday (08/28/2011), Anga / Ryan, who was placed as the fifth seed facing Singapore partner, Danny Bawa Chrisnanta / Chayut Triyachart. Anga / Ryan won 21-12 in the opening set.
In the second set, the couple Singapore rose. They captured the victory with a score of 21-16.
Deciding set goes tight. However, Anga / Ryan was the one who finally came out as winners with a score of 21-19.
In the women's doubles, Anneke / Nitya doubles champion after defeating Singapore, Shinta Mulia Sari / Yao Lei. The fifth seed won in straight sets by score of 23-21 and 26-24.
Meanwhile, in the three other numbers, Vietnam, Singapore, and Russia each won one title.
Mainstay hosts, Tien Minh Nguyen, so the men's singles champion at number after conquering Sho Sasaki (Japan) in the final. Tien is placed as the top seed won with a score of 21-13 and 21-17.
Singapore won the women's singles title at the numbers through Mingtian Fu. Mingtian Imabeppu beat Kaori (Japan) via a duel three sets 21-18, 16-21, 21-8.
In the mixed doubles, Vitalij Durkin / Nina Vislova present title for Russia. They beat South Korea's doubles, Eui Seok Chung / Yoo Hyun Young with a score of 21-16 and 21-13.
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Sebastian Vettel managed to prove maturity. The driver may exit-entry pits to change tires, or just a selection of team strategy. However, ultimately, still he came out as champions.
Race at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday (08/28/2011) night, has presented the story since the first corner. Crisis that occurred at the corner has been making the car a few riders were damaged, which eventually makes them one by one into the pit.
Vettel himself racing in peace. He entered the pit three times, far more than Alonso - to finish in fourth place - which entered the pit just twice. Performance was not as reckless Lewis Hamilton, who ultimately have to try to close off the track due to the movement of Kamui Kobayashi.
Racing itself is also colored by the turn of the leadership race several times. However, ultimately, Vettel, too, who came out as champions.
Road Racing
Sebastian Vettel did a good start, but Nico Rosberg, who started from fifth position, able to burst. In the midst of crisis that occurred in the first corner, Vettel managed to maintain its leading position. While Rosberg in second place. However, one lap later, Roseberg managed to take over the leadership race of the hands of Vettel.
After some collisions start happening too. One is Jamie Alguersuari a clash with Fernando Alonso. Afterwards, Alonso told Ferrari that his car was okay, while Alguersuari suffered front suspension damage on his car.
On the third lap, Vettel again managed to snatch the leadership status of the arms race Vettel. Meanwhile, Jenson Button entered the pit on lap four after a damaged front wing on his car. Likewise with Mark Webber. Due to this, the position of Button slipped to the order of 19.
Vettel into the pits on lap six to replace the tire. This makes Rosberg again occupied the first position. Behind him, stalking sequence Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
Alonso then managed to overtake Rosberg on lap seven and now lead the way to make the race. But, on the ninth lap, Alonso into the pits, Hamilton eventually occupy the first position.
Alonso himself had slipped to ninth after, shortly after the exit pit, he was overtaken by Mark Webber. However, only last up to one lap only, Alonso back successfully passed Webber, and now both are in positions six and seven.
On lap 11 Hamilton into the pits so that the position was taken over by Vettel. The McLaren driver had dropped to number three.
Disaster then hit Hamilton on lap 13. Kala tried to defend his position from being a Kamui Kobayashi, the car brushed the car racer from Japan. As a result, Hamilton's car off the track twisted and he could not continue the race.
The crash has made the safety car entered the track. Opportunity was used Vettel and Massa to get into the pit. When you sign Vettel pits in first position.
Safety car finally came back into the pits on lap 17. Alonso then led the race with Webber and Vettel behind him. But two laps later, Vettel managed to recapture the position of the arms race leader Alonso.
Until lap 32, Vettel still leading the race course. This time who was behind the Button, and then Alonso. Button then into the pit so that its position slipped to fourth. Position empar big on lap 32: Vettel, Alonso, Webber, Button.
Up to ten laps before the race finished, Vettel managed to maintain its leading position from the pursuit of Alonso. Meanwhile, Webber, who was in third position, incised fastest time on lap 35.
Webber then managed to overtake Alonso on lap 37 so as to make Red Bull are now in positions one and two. Position yourself in front of Vettel was still untouched.
Alonso is in third position finally overtaken Button on lap 42, it makes losing a podium position because Button managed to retain his position until the end of the race.
In front, Vettel finally finish with the advantages of 4.2 seconds ahead of Webber. It became his first victory after fasting for three series.
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Sebastian Vettel really enjoy the victory that he can at the Belgian GP. The German rider also praised the performance of the Red Bull car is incredible.
Vettel emerged as the champion in the race at Spa-Francorchamps circuit on Sunday (08/28/2011) night. He beat teammate Mark Webber, Jenson Button and McLaren's hero.
"It is nice to finish and not crash this year," Vettel told Autosport excited.
"(Winning here) means a lot. This is a great circuit. I enjoyed every lap today," he said.
Special praise posted Vettel to Red Bull car. Thanks to the car is okay, he can catch up though forced into the pits on lap-laps early because of tire problems.
"This car is fantastic to drive, the car do what you want to do," she says.
"Its speed is very good in the race. I feel comfortable and without too much effort I was able to compete with the riders in front. After the safety car, it is a crucial time for the approaching Fernando (Alonso) and through it, then make the distance," he explained.
"I am very pleased with the results and race as well - how we manage the race and tires. We must learn from it and try better the next race," Vettel closed.
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As a result of crashes at the beginning of the qualifying session, Valentino Rossi had to start the race in Indianapolis from positions 14. Rossi clearly disappointed, because she felt she could do well in the qualifying session.
Qualifying session is eventually put Casey Stoner on pole position. Honda rider was being followed by Yamaha rider, Ben Spies, who is in second position.
Rossi himself crashes when running 10-minute qualifying session, make it a must to use a backup motor in the rest of the qualifying session.
"We made a great step forward and we hope to do well in qualifying, but I actually fell," he complained at the Autosport.
The Doctor was not quite the same setting as the two motor bike that he used before he fell. "From there, the rest of the session is very difficult because of the second motor has a slightly different setting. I lost a pair of new tires and had to start with a new set."
As a result, Rossi and Ducati to work hard in the race. Purpose for being in the vanguard has now been lost.
"It is unfortunate because we want to start the race from the second row again, as in Brno, and now we even have to work hard."
"Regardless, we will still provide the best effort on race," he said.
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Beautiful German tennis player Sabine Lisicki, qualifying for the Texas Open semifinals by defeating Kateryna Bondarenko.
Lisicki which is the fifth seed in the tournament quarterfinals defeated Bondarenko 6-1, 6-2. 23 world ranked tennis player will face eighth-seeded Irina-Camelia Begu.
Begu, 48 world ranked tennis player, advanced to the semifinals by eliminating Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-4.
Other semi-final will bring together French tennis player, Aravane Rezai, and other German tennis player, Angelique Kerber. Rezai rid of the British Elena Baltacha 6-2, 6-2, while Kreber get rid of the Swede, Johanna Larsson, 6-0, 6-1.
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Steve Hooker (29), flagship for Australia pole vault numbers, can not qualify for the final round of the World Athletics Championships 2011, after failing in the qualifying round on Saturday (08/27/2011).
World Athletics Championships to 13, who held the IAAF took place in Daegu, South Korea, starting on Saturday (27/08/2011) until Sunday (09/04/2011) future.
Hooker, who was the champion at the World Athletics Championships 2009 in Berlin, did not get into trouble when it will start the jump as high as 5.20 meters. Likewise, when the bar raised to 5.35 meters.
But when the bar height increases up to 5.50 meters, of the three occasions Hooker unable to leap beyond it altogether.
That's why he can not fight in the pole vault finals which will take place Monday sons (29/08/2011) later.
"I'm not experiencing any difficulty. Physical I also do not have any problems. Just a little mistake when I have to run toward the bar," said Hooker, who is also the holder of the Beijing 2008 Olympic gold medal it.
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