NEWS - GERRY WEBER OPEN
Roger Federer claims title for the fifth time
As much as the German crowd had been plugging for a home victory, Roger Federer left their Philipp Kohlschreiber no chance to win the final of the 16th GERRY WEBER OPEN. In his customary dominant style, the Swiss claimed the title with a 6-3, 6-4 win. “I have played some fantastic tennis this week,” admitted the champion. (picture: pmk)
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Zverev and Youzhny win doubles final
For the first time in six years, a German has won in the doubles final at the GERRY WEBER OPEN. Mikhail Youzhny (Russia) and Mischa Zverev (Germany) beat the favourites Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes 5-7, 6-4, 10-3. (picture: pmk)
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Roger Federer sends Nicolas Kiefer packing
He didn't lose any time: Roger Federer stormed into the final of the GERRY WEBER OPEN and put his winning streak on grass to 58 matches. Nicolas Kiefer couldn't really challenge him in the semis. (picture: pmk)
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Youzhny/Zverev to meet Dlouhy/Paes in final
For a long time it looked like German duo Christopher Kas and Philipp Petzschner were going to make it into the final, but then Mikhail Youzhny and Mischa Zverev came up trumps and won 5-7, 6-4, 10-7. (pictue:pmk)
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Kohlschreiber in final after demonstration of strength
For the first time in five years, there will be a German in the final of the GERRY WEBER OPEN. Philipp Kohlschreiber defeated James Blake and became the 59th player to attempt to break Roger Federer’s unbeaten streak on grass. (picture: pmk)
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Injured Llodra retires
A shoulder injury forced Michael Llodra to retire from his quarter-finals meeting with Nicolas Kiefer just ten minutes into the match. (picture: pmk)
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Good, better, Federer!
Roger Federer not only keeps winning – he also keeps improving. The Swiss master edged Marcos Baghdatis 6-4, 6-4 to move into the semi-finals of the GERRY WEBER OPEN. Next up is a showdown with Nicolas Kiefer. (picture: pmk)
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Beck almost comes back against Blake
Andreas Beck proved his fighting spirit against James Blake as the mighty second seed reached the semi-finals of the GERRY WEBER OPEN by the closest of all margins. After a dramatic duel, he triumphed 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5). (picture: pmk)
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Kohlschreiber returns to semi-finals
Philipp Kohlschreiber became the first German to book his ticket to the GERRY WEBER WEBER semi-finals following a 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over Sweden´s Robin Soderling. (picture: pmk)
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Dlouhy/Paes through to finals
Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes today reached the doubles final of the GERRY WEBER OPEN.
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Federer works his way into quarter-finals
There seems to be no stopping Roger Federer on grass. On Thursday, the 26-year-old secured passage to the quarter-finals following a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Czech qualifier Jan Vacek. (picture: pmk)
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Marcos Baghdatis to challenge Roger Federer on Friday
Last year´s GERRY WEBER OPEN finalist Marcos Baghdatis returned to the round of last eight following a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Fabrice Santoro. He will now try to end Roger Federer´s 56th game winning streak on grass when they lock horns in the quarter-finals. (picture: pmk)
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“Every win gives me confidence“
Nicolas Kiefer defeated Mikhail Youzhny 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to move into quarter-finals of the GERRY WEBER OPEN. (picture: pmk)
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Berdych bows out against Soderling
Defending GERRY WEBER OPEN champion Tomas Berdych crashed out of the tournament following a 6-2, 7-5 loss against Robin Soderling. (picture: pmk)
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James Blake rallies past in-form Benjamin Becker, Kohlschreiber wins all-German duel against Haas
Benjamin Becker almost eliminated James Blake from the GERRY WEBER OPEN before the second seed staged a dramatic comeback and clinched a close 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory. (picture: pmk)
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The return of the grass-court king
Roger Federer needed exactly one hour to defeat Germany´s Michael Berrer 6-4, 6-2 and move into the second round of the GERRY WEBER OPEN. His winning streak on grass is still alive. (Picture: pmk)
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James Blake storms into second round
Here is a guy with big ambitions on grass: James Blake needed just 49 minutes to put aside Bjoern Phau 6-4, 6-1 and cruise into the second round at the GERRY WEBER OPEN.
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Roger Federer has arrived at the GERRY WEBER OPEN
World's number one Roger Federer from Switzerland has arrived in HalleWestfalen. He was welcomed by Ralf and Gerhard Weber. Federer will meet Michael Berrer in his first round match on wednesday.
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Federer eager to continue grass winning streak
Roger Federer´s winning streak on grass certainly is an impressive one. He has not lost any of the last 54 matches. And the 26-year-old is hungry for more. (picture: pmk)
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Ljubicic crashes out against Llodra, Baghdatis advances
He once was the world number 3 but his first-round match at the GERRY WEBER OPEN did not go according to plan. Croatia´s Ivan Ljubicic bowed out against French serve-and-volley expert Michael Llodra. (picture: pmk)
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Kiefer bounces back
Nicolas Kiefer overcame a slow start to rally past Robin Haase 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and reached the second round of the GERRY WEBER OPEN. (picture: pmk)
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Federer to arrive in Halle on Tuesday
Roger Federer will travel to Halle on Tuesday around lunchtime. The Swiss star has already booked training courts for the afternoon.
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German youngsters march on
Andreas Beck and Mischa Zverev booked their tickets into the second round following victories over Marc Gicquel and Jarkko Nieminen. (foto: pmk)
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Defending champion Berdych beats Johansson
In the battle of two former GERRY WEBER OPEN champions, Tomas Berdych defeated Thomas Johansson 6-3, 7-5. (Photo: pmk)
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Phau through to main round and to face Blake
Björn Phau is the only German to have successfully come through the qualifiers to book his place in the main field of the GERRY WEBER OPEN. That means 11 Germans will take to the grass courts when the action commences tomorrow.
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"Every tournament is a bonus for me"
He has been fighting with it for years, perhaps more so than with his opponents. Tommy Haas’ shoulder injury keeps returning and does not seem to want to heal at all. Yet the 30-year-old has no desire at all to hang his racket on the wall and mope. “I love this sport and will keep giving it a go,” said the German, who currently lives in Florida, at a press conference at the GERRY WEBER OPEN.
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Phau marches on, Pless sent packing
Ten Germans are already part of the main field for the 16th GERRY WEBER OPEN and a further is guaranteed to join them. In an all-German qualifying final, Bjorn Phau and Daniel Brandes face each other. On the other hand, Denmark’s Kristian Pless has already packed his bags. (Picture: pmk)
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Tough task for comeback Tommy
Tommy Haas has played many a great game at the GERRY WEBER OPEN. In the first round of the 2008 competition, he will have to call upon his best tennis again since he has drawn a tough opponent in the first round in the shape of Radek Stepanek. Michael Berrer got an even tougher draw, though. (Picture: pmk)
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Vier von zehn Tennisrasenplätzen werden neu angelegt
Stakhovsky/Youzhny gewinnen Doppeltitel der GERRY WEBER OPEN 2010
Turnierdirektor Ralf Weber: "Eines der besten Turniere unserer Geschichte"
Sensation: Lleyton Hewitt schnappt sich den Titel bei den GERRY WEBER OPEN
Encore une fois: Bahrami zaubert auf dem Centre Court
Dauerbrenner Damm im Doppelfinale
Philipp Petzschner folgt Becker ins Halbfinale
ATP-Tennisturnier fördert pädagogisch wertvolles Tanzprojekt
