Serena Williams is crowned in Madrid

Serena Williams is back? Only time will tell. What is clear is that keeps winning. The U.S. proclaimed champion of the Mutua Madrid Open after defeating the final against Victoria Azarenka in two rounds. This is the second title of the season for the smallest of the Williams. Interestingly, the second on clay. After winning the green clay of Charleston, also shows his authority over the controversial Blue Magic Box.

Serena Williams raises his fist to the sunny skies of Madrid. You just won the final against Victoria Azarenka , current world No. 1, by an aggregate score of 6-1, 6-3 in one hour and four minutes in a clash played at the stadium Manolo Santana. The start of game was delayed because Serena asked the umpire to leave the locker room to change his undershirt. She was willing to put pressure from the start. What she described as "a skating rink" in the days before he became a veritable minefield for Azarenka who did not see coming missiles that came from the other side. The break of the U.S. warned in the opening game little battle. There was none. The Belarusian barely make 15 points in the first act, which gave up to three times its service, giving the sleeve with a double fault.

The second set started and ended the first, with a stunning Serena reminded that player who intimidated opponents on the track. Solid service, impressive with his right and decisive in the important moments of each game, soon to open gap on the scoreboard. Even the small crowd that filled the stands began to savor the intensity that requires a Premier Mandatory end like this. Serena authoritatively resolved the clash with a direct kick and added the title number 41 in his career, fifth on clay, the first in Madrid and the second of the season. Only time will tell if he can aspire to greater heights, but so far has shown that resources still to be there. Meanwhile, Azarenka fell for the second consecutive year and will have decisive duel to settle for keeping the reign of the WTA, which seems to have settled throne in front of the Maria Sharapova , Agnieszka Radwanska , Petra Kvitova or Samantha Stosur who were staying in the road.

From Madrid to Heaven Blue

Roger Federer became champion of the Mutua Madrid Open 2012 after defeating the final three sets to Tomas Berdych, a victory that allowed the Swiss match the record of 20 Masters 1000 Rafael Nadal of relieving at number 2 in the classification ATP. This is the title number 74 in his career and the fourth in a season and won in Rotterdam, Dubai and Indian Wells.

He was the player who best adapted to the circumstances. Neither good nor bad, there was. He went from room to encourage debate in press and devoted himself to play. Only way to explain the victory of Roger Federer on Tomas Berdych at the Madrid final by an aggregate score of 3-6, 7-5 and 7-5 after two hours and thirty-seven minutes in a clash played at the stadium Manolo Santana. Berdych knew his options in the final jump without passing through the track complex. The favorites it was his rival and he had to look at just how well he had done all week. That confidence was what led him to be the first to break the serve of his opponent in the second game of the stake, thanks to two direct-remains the last with a two-handed backhand cross-house brand. Thomas closed his fist in the open gap in the score (3-0), knowing how expensive it sells its service. However, the Czech is the second player gets the most points this season with his first serve just behind the gunboat Milos Raonic . Did not yield even one meter in track. He moved gingerly on the slippery mat and honed his peephole with a pounding right that prevented Federer's reaction. Federer saved two balls set (15-40) with their service, but could not prevent the button up the first set czech below.

Federer took off alarms when requested medical assistance in the exchange. It was a short talk and jumped to the mat to try a comeback. Graduate it soon, then took the first option to break in their favor in the party to sign the break at the start of the second act. Federer took confidence and improved his numbers; Berdych began to fail him before and give the Swiss got free points. Everyone pointed to the third set at 5-4 and 40-30 (set point) for Federer when the Swiss smashed his volley into the net. Berdych took the opportunity to get back into the game, turn to it and put the balance back on the scoreboard. Even Will Smith , one of the most famous faces in the VIP box, seemed surprised by the level of tennis was slowly increasing. And when everyone suspected that might happen in the tie-break, Swiss lace came to rest. The Czech double-faulted, his first in the party, but end up bringing the party to the third set.

Tennis is round. By way of example the opening game of the third set where Federer had to save a 15-40 that could have altered the development of the party. The Basel solved the momentol of trouble and led the party to the psychological side, as is known than his rival. Perhaps he remembered some of the defeats of the past, in the 2004 Olympics or Wimbledon 2010, defeats which he confessed at a press conference he did much damage. The balance was not broken until the end of the game rush. Two consecutive double faults gave Berdych a new break to Federer in the eighth game (5-3), which failed again when closing the game with their service. And everyone noticed the final tie-break when Roger enjoyed a 0-40 to close the match. He missed the first three. Not the fourth, with which he could savor the sweetness of glory. Arms in the air and look at the sky. Forged hard-earned victory, suffered from the silence and talent.

Tipsarevic Federer overwhelms and seek their third title in Madrid

Roger Federer has overwhelmed the Serbian Janko Tipsarevic (2-6, 3-6) to seal his move to the finals of the Mutua Madrid Open, fourth Masters 1000 of the season, which will face Czech Tomas Berdych made his third Madrid title (2006 and 2009) which is also the last step of the Swiss in his quest for world number two.

Federer had no problems before a Tipsarevic who tried but could not cope with Basel, although the day before was the best player in the waste currently Djkovic Novak. Federer seems to be uncomfortable in the blue track of the Magic Box and is one victory to oust Rafa Nadal's number two in the ATP, in addition to equal the record of 20 Masters 1000 of Manacor.

Serbian tennis player began facing down, demonstrating that holds quality and also is one of those players able to move fast on the track, taking out his racket in any strange position. However, the Serbian defense not worried the Swiss. Federer looked the reverse of his opponent and finally came forward making the break in the fourth game (1-3).

The set stood face to a Roger Federer ready to make another final, the fifth in Madrid, possibly on the fast track. With the deployment usual Swiss Tipsarevic had no choice and could only add one more game than his rival ended up clinching the first set (2-6). Federer's hunger was stronger than the faith of Serbia, which had left everything on the blue track yesterday to fellow 'Nole'.

Then followed Federer Janko complicating life. The Serb ran from one side to another and the Swiss just wore out. The precise impact of Federer again given a 'break' tempranero who put their way downhill appointment with Berdych on Sunday. Already 2-4, Tipsarevic was recovered near the break but the Swiss was redone to not give anything away.

Thus, very safe with his serve, Federer arrived at 5-3 with her serve and all in favor to take a pass at one of the surprises of the tournament, the executioner in the quarterfinals of the world number one. Tipsarevic's magic ran out and could not with a player who wants to fatten his legend. This time there were no surprises and the 6-3 in the second act, Federer signed his ticket to the final on Sunday.

Nadal: "Madrid is past, now I think of Rome and Roland Garros"

The Spanish Rafael Nadal, third racket in the world, said that "Madrid is past" and now think of "Rome and Roland Garros", which would settle the controversy over land Blue Magic Box.

"The Blue Earth is the past and I've said all I had to say," he said at a press conference prior to its debut at the Rome Masters 1000 tennis Manacor, who was reluctant to talk about what happened in Madrid tournament and concluded that it had simply played "wrong and not to the level needed to win."

Congratulated Nadal Roger Federer on his victory and praised him saying that "probably the best player ever," while noting that their ability to adapt to local conditions of Madrid was higher than others.

Nadal shrugged off his back to the third step of the ATP rankings for Federer ahead of Roland Garros, which takes place in two weeks.

"Coming to Roland Garros with the number two or number three is not going to change my goal which is winning," said Nadal, who noted that in any case will play against the best in the world.

He felt that was a good start to the season and his third place position in the ranking is the "right".

A classification attributed, in large part to recent results reported in the Australia Open, when he lost in the final against Novak Djokovic, his retreat in the semifinals of the Miami tournament with an injured left knee, and his mark on Madrid, a tournament that traditionally it was "favorable."

Nadal insisted he now wants to concentrate on Rome, one of the tournaments he likes and which has always had good "feelings" as well as in his first rival, Germany's Florian Mayer, who will face in the second round.

The manacorense reminded that this is a tough tournament and said he hopes to play like Monte Carlo or Barcelona, ​​was convinced that if he can play his best tennis can get "good results" and said he was "excited and motivated" before the appointment.

On its current state, said she sat while the two days' rest was taken after removal of Madrid, who went with his family doing things you enjoy like fishing and swimming, with a "fantastic time" in which could also see his sister, who now lives in Barcelona.

After her bad experience on earth Blue Magic Box, said he has had time to readjust to the traditional clay, as it has been able to make three training sessions, one in Mallorca and the last two in Rome although today was hampered by strong wind.

London 2012
When asked about upcoming events such as Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in London, Manacor, which under his belt already has an Olympic gold medal, said that there are two important goals and can not decide between the two.

He stressed, however, that the Olympics is held every four years and therefore is a special day for any athlete, since you can play two or at most three editions in his career.

Djokovic wins his third title with solvency in Miami

Novak Djokovic won his third win in the Miami Masters Series 1000 by defeating Andy Murray 6-1, with a solvent 7-6 (4), in two hours and 17 minutes.

Djokovic was very secure in his game and just gave Murray a unique opportunity to achieve a "break point" throughout the match, giving a picture of why it is number one in the world today.

Djokovic took little time to break the service of Murray, who saved a break point with two consecutive aces in the fourth game, but could do nothing to push the player from Belgrade, which was hopelessly with a 3-1.

Keep up the pace that puts Djokovic the game is very complicated, especially on a hot afternoon as vivid today in Key Biscayne, and Murray did his best to respond to Serbian.

Three unforced errors from Djokovic in the fifth game began to break Murray about the service of his rival, but the favorite of the tournament brought out the best of their right to impose a 4-1 final for the first set.

And is that Murray, the only player in the circuit that has been able to win on two occasions since the Serbian Djokovic took the ATP number one in July 2011, did not see today how to keep them down.

The tennis Dumblane, which beat Djokovic in the final of the Masters Series Miami 1000 in 2007, hoped to extend his streak especially with the Serb, who had won five of their last eight meetings.

However, Miami did not find how to beat Djokovic, who reached the final of the tournament without dropping a set and played a little tennis with no cracks.

The world number one was anxious to close the first set and got it by breaking the British service again in the sixth game and closing the set with an "ace" to a crushing 6-1.

Serbian tennis player, winner in Miami in 2007 and 2011, was released, winning 13 of their last 18 points of the first set.

The second was more even, but the improvement of the British was not enough to turn around the result.

The Scot got cooler the final after playing just three games in the tournament, thanks to the abandonment of Canadian Milos Raonic in the third round and Spanish Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.

Thanks to these contingencies, Murray had been on the track about three hours less than Djokovic, who did have to play the semifinals on Friday, where Argentine Juan Monaco ousted.

However, this difference was not reflected on the track. Murray suffered to make their service games, with several opportunities to break the serve by the Serbian, who solventaba his serve to go with much credit equaling the set (3-3).

The world number four, who this season had lost just three games and had won in Brisbane and a finalist in Dubai, increased the intensity of her tennis and improve their performance to complicate the life of the Serbian tennis player.

Equalizer spent four to five equal and serve to Murray. The Scots again suffered the unspeakable, but was able to save another point of "break" in their next game based on claw, which led the Miami put an audience definitely on your side.

But there arose again the figure of world number one, who drew six games and the "tie break" set the pace based on "aces" and power to take the match and win his second tournament of the year, after Australia Open in January.

Ferrer: "I have no obligation or pressure added"

David Ferrer, who faces the number one band of the Spanish team's tie against Austria in Davis Cup, which will compete this weekend in Oropesa del Mar (Castellón), refused to face a duel with a "pressure or obligation Added ".

"I have a greater obligation and I'm number one. Everyone has their role. When I was Rafa was the same. If I win my party are other good players in the team that can take the tie on. What is clear is that there must be union of the five, including the captain, to win, "said David Ferrer.

Ferrer refused any kind of confidence against Austria despite the condition of choice that gives Spain the Central team.

"It will be difficult. It is true that we are at home and that makes us favorites. But it must be demonstrated on the track. Going to be tough games. Jurgen Melzer is a great player, I have won on land and Nico Almagro also . In doubles, for example, are among the best in the world. It will not be an easy tie, "said David Ferrer.

The Alicante player, who missed the first round, played in Oviedo, against Kazakhstan, is reunited with Davis Cup, which comes with three titles already achieved this season (Acapulco, Buenos Aires and Auckland).

"I've been up a few games but I am confident because I started well, winning many games. Maybe the first day cost me a bit like everyone, but I have wanted to play and give a good level of tennis," said Ferrer, happy to play in Oropesa del Mar, near his home.

"It's nice to play in your community. Come more friends and family closer and more is a plus," he said.

Azarenka was shown to Sharapova in the final at Indian Wells

The Belarussian Victoria Azarenka, world number one, won today with the title at Indian Wells Masters 1000 first season, with a pleasant victory over Maria Sharapova, number two, 6-2 and 6-3 in one hour and 26 minutes.

Azarenka, who extended his record this year to 23 wins and no defeats, joins his fourth title in 2012 after those obtained in Sydney, Australia and Doha.

The cash prize is one million dollars.

It was the first time the two best players in the WTA women were measured in the final of the California desert since 2008.

Azarenka took the first set in 40 minutes thanks to the high percentage of points won on serve (13/16, 81 percent) and its domain from the bottom of the track to a great burden on Sharapova without legs after his opponent in the semifinals, Serbia's Ana Ivanovic withdraw at the first hurdle in the second set of the match played on Saturday.

The world number one, who was playing his sixth consecutive final, he went directly to the game in the second set with two consecutive breaks of serve (3-0), and when painted things worse for your opponent, Sharapova responded with claw (4-3) blowing more pace and a greater intensity to their game.

But Azarenka was a wall. He lost concentration and discharge the party with the peace of those who know untouchable. This was again.

Thus the statistics of direct confrontations between the two players left with five wins and three defeats for Azarenka, who still do not know the loss to Sharapova in the final (4-0 after Stanford 2010, Miami 2011, Australia 2012 and Indian Wells today).

The Russian, who won at Indian Wells in 2006, could not avenge the recent defeat in the Australia Open final. Today aspired to become the eighth player to achieve the double in Indian Wells (Martina Navratilova, Mary Joe Fernandez, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, Serena Williams, Daniela Hantuchova and Kim Clijsters).

Federer adds his fourth title at Indian Wells

Roger Federer overcame American John Isner 7-6 (7), 6-3 in 81 minutes in the final at Indian Wells, so that adds its fourth crown in the California desert and even with Rafael Nadal in the number of qualifications from 1000 Masters championships with 19.

Federer became the player with the most titles in Indian Wells, surpassing the mark of Jimmy Connors and Michael Chang, who won this tournament three times.

For Federer, who pocketed a million dollars, win number 39 in the last 41 games, with losses in the Australia Open semifinal against Nadal and Isner himself in the Davis Cup. This tournament has avenged painful defeats.

The Basel again be shining from the bottom of the track, putting together the right with precision and power against a defensive Isner in the final reception but to serve.

With Swiss 3-2 in favor of the party stopped for about 10 minutes due to the onset of rain, but that did not stop the giant lost his concentration and, when he stepped on the track again, I endorsed his opponent a white game.

Equality overwhelming. The domain of each with their service led to an inevitable clash tiebreaker, although Federer got in serious trouble at the last minute to the U.S. with a ball set and 6-5 to world number three.

Isner then saved two new balls set to leave tables (7-7) in the "tie-break" and then Federer pulled off a beautiful volley that beat the feet of his opponent for the ball to fall dead on line.

The Swiss made no mistake with his serve and took the first set.

It seemed that the trend would be repeated in the second, but the U.S. ran into 3-3 on the scoreboard and could not lift the two breaking balls that Federer won, giving up his serve with a glaring failure to come to the net.

It was the beginning of the end for him, as the Swiss, with ace seven points (four of his rival), was relentless in the closing stages, especially with the high percentage of points won on serve (33/35, 94 percent).

Isner wanted done with his first Masters title in 1000, although his performance in the tournament now enters the "top 10" ranking ATP.

Today was the fourth meeting between the two players. Dominates the Swiss with three wins.

Safin: "I'm busy 24 hours, as in tennis"

Former Russian tennis player Marat Safin, tennis has changed in politics has said that he begins to "new life" after being elected to the Russian parliament in elections last December.

"A new life has begun for me. It is very interesting, I'm happy that this is happening. I'm happy to have done. It was not just a whim or a rumor. The next five years I will be sitting in Parliament at which is a big step and a big change in my life and I think is very positive. I am very happy with my decision, "said Safin told the website of 'ATP Tour Champions'.

Former world number one said he finds parallels between his life as a tennis player and his routine as a politician. "In some ways it's similar to being a tennis player. Be professional, you have to devote to it and sacrifice some things. I'm busy 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as in tennis," said .

"Always be talking about it, thinking about it, preparing meetings, and be aware of the functioning of the office. Sense of routine is the same. Every morning I wake up and go to the office and Parliament as before all morning I woke up and went to the track. used to work in shorts, now in suit. It is quite similar, instead of a racket, I have an iPhone, "he said.

The Russian, 32, observed that the policy seems "very interesting and a great school." "I'm learning pretty fast. There are a lot of complicated things and it's a different way of talking and thinking, but I'm fine. I do not feel like a stranger," was sincere.

His political career is serious
Safin made ​​a full declaration intentions and made ​​clear that his political career is serious. "I am willing to go far with this. I have only 32 years and I will be in Parliament next five," he said.

Finally, wanted to make clear his main motivation in this new stage. "I'm not there just to sit and be a cute guy in a suit. I'm there to go further. I am very demanding of myself and do not want to be a loser. Not want to be a typical stupid guy, but handsome, no, I I want to be someone who does something, "he said.

"When you have 35 or 36, I'll see if I've really done something or not. If I fail, there will be a good thing," added the Russian, who recalls that, at least, "there are many ways to succeed."

Nadal: "I do not accept that label as doping"

Rafa Nadal did not hesitate to recognize that what has gone wrong with the allegations of fraud made against him in the Spanish press and the picture they have drawn on French television puppet, while acknowledging that he has "doubts and fear" as any other athlete.

"When the press started to get these stories of alleged fraud, have been anything but pleasant. And above all, is false. Everything has been done within the law, I paid all my taxes in Spain. I have done what done, and I said what I said. Especially for people in Spain who are experiencing a difficult economic period. And to me it makes me feel bad, "he said in an interview with French newspaper L'Equipe .

The world number two lamented the treatment was given in French puppets, with veiled accusations of doping, and did not hesitate to call them "unfair." "This 'sketch' can create a negative view on people who are not familiar with this but not who knows me. And I find it unfair," he said.The Spaniard, who claims to be "the first that likes to joke," believes that the parody was the subject of which was unfair. "Not many people know how professional sports. Not know how the anti-doping controls, which take place almost every day and we need to be reached 365 days a year," he said.

Although not usually read what the press writes about it, ended up watching the videos. "They talked a lot about and I finished watching. Not made me laugh, but each has its humor. Each country has a different mood. There were many reactions and multiplying by the day. Well, fortunately, stopped everything," he added.

In any case, "I do not accept that I labeled as 'doping' when working for seven years thousands of hours every fucking day. The end, tired," the tennis player of 25 years. Also defended Spanish sports success and renewed his confidence in his "friend" Alberto Contador, rider penalized for having tested positive for clenbuterol.

"He says he has taken drugs and I believe him, because he is my friend. When he left the positive control of Richard Gasquet, quickly said no thought had been doped because I know him since he was eleven or twelve years and I could not believe" he said.

Nadal: "I do not think Novak, think of me"

The Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal has reiterated that only thinks about himself and how to improve performance, without looking at what makes Novak Djokovic, against whom has lost their last seven past duels and will try to unseat the next week at the tournament in Indian Wells Masters 1000 first season.

The Spaniard began his losing streak against Djokovic last year precisely in Indian Wells, although the gap between number one and number two world ranking was closer than ever in the recent Australia Open, which conquered the Serb after a marathon end (5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5) that grazed six hours.

"I always say the same thing, I want better for me not to beat Novak, Roger (Federer) or anyone. Try to give everything to improve my level and be a better player every year. And if that's enough to beat Novak, great . If not, keep training. I think of the best things I have, I think of me, "Nadal said in his press conference prior to the tournament California.

Nadal still has a favorable balance over Djokovic (16-14), but in the last year and again stumbled against an unbeatable opponent. Still, said he did not feel "for revenge" towards the Balkans. "I have no obsession with any player. My spirit is improving every day, that's my satisfaction," he said.

In this sense, the Spaniard warned that "being behind someone is a little easier when you're at the top" and that "having a player above gives you a reference for improvement," but at the same time acknowledged that "it better to be up. " To return to number one, stressed that it is important not to lose patience.

"I agree thoroughly defeats, as well accept victories. I went back to Australia very happy with the way I played many times in the final. I did not do very well in the second and third set, but I'm happy with the rest of the game. Overall it was a very good tournament, "he analyzed.

Nadal said he has spent the last month in Manacor relaxing with their environment and training "a little" in the face of Indian Wells, to deal with energy, "the most important part of the season, from now until Wimbledon." "And this is Olympic year also, so it's time to be prepared for everything," he added.

Mixed fortunes for Nadal and Djokovic in the doubles at Indian Wells

The two best players in the world, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic began his career in the doubles at Indian Wells with mixed fortunes, and while the Spanish victory was released with the help of Marc Lopez defeated Serbian Victor Troicki dropped.

Nadal and Lopez were imposed on France's Michael Llodra and Nenad Zimonjic of a double 6-4 in one hour and 14 minutes. Their next opponents will the clash between the Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov and Belgian Xavier Malisse against the French Nicolas Mahut and Gilles Simon.

Single Table Nadal at last met his first opponent in the tournament, the Argentine Leonardo Mayer, now overcame the Colombian Alejandro Falla 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4 in two hours and 50 minutes.

Meanwhile the Spanish Marcel Granollers and Feliciano Lopez eliminated at the first change to Djokovic and Troicki for a double 7-5 in one hour and 31 minute match.

Djokovic, world number one debut in individual table in front of the Kazakh Andrey Golubev, a player before he has faced only once, just last year at Indian Wells, with victory for the Serbian 6-0, 6 -4.

Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci also won the Czech Lukas Rosol 6-2, 7-6 (4) in one hour and 19 minutes and will play in the next round to Austrian Jurgen Melzer.

For his part, Argentine David Nalbandian beat Italian Potito Starace 7-6 (4) and 6-0 (one hour and 25 minutes) and will now face Croatia's Marin Cilic, while his compatriot Carlos Berlocq got rid of Frenchman Benoit Faire 6-4, 6-2 (one hour and 38 minutes) and will play against the Canadian Milos Raonic.

In the women's Spanish Anabel Medina lay India's Sania Mirza 6-2, 7-5 in one hour and 25 minutes, while Carla Suarez lost to Italy's Flavia Penetta 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 24 minutes.

Medina will face in the next stage with Germany's Julia Goerges.

Results in week

- Individual male. First round:


Xavier Malisse (BEL) Bobby Reynolds (USA) 6-2 6-4.


Denis Kudla (USA) Tobias Kamke (GER) 2-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4.


Carlos Berlocq (ARG) Benoit Faire (FRA) 6-4 6-2.


Tommy Haas (GER) to Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) by 7-6 (9), 6-4.


Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) Jeremy Chardy (FRA) 6-3 6-4.


Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) to Sergei Bubka (UKR) 7-5 6-3.


Michael Llodra (FRA) Ernests Gulbis (LAT) 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (3).


Marinko Matosevic (AUS) Ruben Bemelmans (BEL) 6-2 6-3.


Denis Istomin (UZB) Yen-Hsun Lu (TPE) by 7-6 (6), 6-3.


Thomaz Bellucci (BRA) Lukas Rosol (CZE) 6-2 7-6 (4).


David Nalbandian (ARG) to Potito Starace (ITA) by 7-6 (4), 6-0.


Leonardo Mayer (ARG) to Alejandro Falla (COL) 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4.


Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) Ivan Dodig (CRO) 6-1 6-4.


Ryan Sweeting (USA) to Tomaž Štebe Cedrik-Marcel (GER) 6-2 6-2.


Giller Muller (LUX) Bernard Tomic (AUS) 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-0.


Steve Darcis (BEL) Donald Young (USA) 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (5)

Federer losses charged against Nadal time

Roger Federer has complained in the press conference in Indian Wells on time management of Rafa Nadal during games and, in turn, has expressed his displeasure at the lack of punishment of judges to that facet of the game.

"I do not complain much, but I do not understand how, over a four-hour match with Rafa ever get a warning for wasting time," said the Swiss.

The Swiss have expressed unease about the permissibility of the arbitrators at the time management Nadal in the meetings: "There are times when judges could be a little firmer. Because at the end of the day do not know if the fans feel frustrated to see five points that can last five minutes. "

Nadal Federer took up the gauntlet and defended: "The rules are there, but you can not expect a rest only 20 seconds of hard rallies. I am not prepared to do so. If the judge gives the warning, the players have to accept . The rule is, but each understands it differently. depends on how the game goes. "

Anabel Medina beats Sania Mirza

Novak Djokovic, ruthless ruler of the tennis world in recent times, has said he does not feel "invincible or untouchable" despite the expected stream of titles that extend to Indian Wellls, first Masters 1,000 of the season.

"I think at the top of the world, or untouchable or unbeatable. That's out of the equation. Always try to give a hundred percent in every workout, I always keep a positive mindset to prepare each tournament, each season," said Djokovic in his press conference prior to the tournament California.

The Serbian, who has won four of the last five tournaments of 'Grand Slam' and amassed an impressive 70-6 mark last year, confessed "very, very proud" of the "consistency" that has been granting its game. "But the greatest success was won Wimbledon tournament because he had always dreamed," he revealed.

Being located on the top of the world "is always added pressure and expectations," but it is something that "you must understand," explained Djokovic, who will try to validate title in Indian Wells after beating in last year's final to Rafael Nadal (4 - 6, 6-3, 6-2).

"It's always good to get back to a place where I have done so well in the past five years, playing finals and winning two titles. The conditions here are well suited to my style of play. The track is always a little slower and I prefer it, so I'm looking forward to playing this week, "he analyzed.

- RESULTS.
second round.
Women.
Petra Kvitova (RCH/N.3) to Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (RCH) 6-1, 6-3.
Li Na (CHI) to Galina Voskoboeva (KAZ) 3-6, 6 - 3, 6-3.
Agnieszka Radwanska (POL/N.5) Sorana Cirstea (RUM) 6-2, 6-4.
Angelique Kerber (ALE/N.18) Sloane Stephens (USA) 2-6, 7 - 5, 6-4.
Victoria Azarenka (BIE/N.1) Mona Barthel (GER) 6-4, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (6).
Vera Zvonareva (RUS / 9) Kimiko Date- Krumm (JAP) 6-3, 6-4.
Vania King (USA) Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS/N.13) 6-4, 6-4.
Flavia Pennetta (ITA/N.27) to Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP ) 6-3, 6-4.
Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS/N.25) to Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) 6-3, 2-0 and neglect.
Klara Zakopalova (RCH) Daniela Hantuchova (SVK/N.19) 6 -3, 6-7 (7), 6-3.
Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP/N.24) to Sania Mirza (IND) 6-2, 7-5.
Jarmila Gajdosova (AUS) to Yanina Wickmayer (BEL / N 22) 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Zheng Jie (CHI/N.31) to Michaella Krajicek (NED) 6-1, 6-3.
Christina McHale (USA/N.32) Elena Vesnina (RUS) 6-3, 7-5.
Jamie Hampton (USA) Jelena Jankovic (SER/N.12) 6-4, 6-3.
Julia Goerges (ALE/N.14) Elena Baltacha (GBR) 6 -3, 6-2.

Djokovic: "I'm not invincible and untouchable"

Novak Djokovic, ruthless ruler of the tennis world in recent times, has said he does not feel "invincible or untouchable" despite the expected stream of titles that extend to Indian Wellls, first Masters 1,000 of the season.

"I think at the top of the world, or untouchable or unbeatable. That's out of the equation. Always try to give a hundred percent in every workout, I always keep a positive mindset to prepare each tournament, each season," said Djokovic in his press conference prior to the tournament California.

The Serbian, who has won four of the last five tournaments of 'Grand Slam' and amassed an impressive 70-6 mark last year, confessed "very, very proud" of the "consistency" that has been granting its game. "But the greatest success was won Wimbledon tournament because he had always dreamed," he revealed.

Being located on the top of the world "is always added pressure and expectations," but it is something that "you must understand," explained Djokovic, who will try to validate title in Indian Wells after beating in last year's final to Rafael Nadal (4 - 6, 6-3, 6-2).

"It's always good to get back to a place where I have done so well in the past five years, playing finals and winning two titles. The conditions here are well suited to my style of play. The track is always a little slower and I prefer it, so I'm looking forward to playing this week, "he analyzed.

Murray ends with Djokovic unbeaten in 2012

The Serbian Novak Djokovic, world number one, which had ten games this year-seven victories in the Australia Open and three in Dubai, Dubai conceded their first defeat of course falling in the semifinals against Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5.

Murray, favorite number three and had lost to Djokovic in the semifinals of the Australian Open, was ahead 4-2 in the first set and saved two break balls to stand at 5-2. In the second, the British took a 3-0 lead, but the Serb leveled the sleeve (5-5) and Murray had to wait for the final two games to prevail by 7-5 after a long volley of his adversary.

With this defeat cut the run of ten consecutive wins this season accumulating Djokovic. Murray will play the final against Roger Federer, world number three, who beat Argentine Juan Martin del Potro 7-6 (5) and 7-6 (6).

Federer will play his second final of the year, after winning in Rotterdam also Argentine, who came to get his first tournament indoors in Marseille on Sunday.

Federer wins fifth time in Dubai

The Swiss tennis player and world number three, Roger Federer has managed to prevail in the final of Dubai to Andy Murray, 5-7 and 4-6, in a fairly matched game but finally opted in favor of Federer , which manages to win for the fifth time over his career in the UAE tournament.

The match started very even between two of the five best players in the world on track in Dubai. Both players did not yield on their serves until the Swiss took a break point to get ahead in the first set and a 5-7 power adjudicárselo well.

In the second set, the deadlock continued on the scoreboard. But the Scottish player collapsed physically and Federer took advantage to take the lead (1-3). The final of the Dubai put a pretty face Federer was more loose at times.

But nothing is further from reality, Andy Murray won his sleeve and even get ahead with a 4-3. However, the great form of Federer, who had won in Rotterdam, won in Dubai in order to add the second and final set of the final he proclaimed champion for the fifth time in this tournament and left the British winless for the first time at this track.

Thus, Federer remembers the result against the Scot Murray to beat him after the last time they met in the Masters tournament in London in 2010. However, on aggregate of direct confrontations between the tennis number three and four in the world is favorable to Andy Murray 8-7.

Ferrer conquest Acapulco after spending over Verdasco

David Ferrer won the Mexican Open in Acapulco for the third straight year by winning the final against Fernando Verdasco 6-1, 6-2. Ferrer completely dominated the match with Verdasco and got the win in 70 minutes for his third title in Acapulco, won without losing a set.

"I congratulate Verdasco, is a worthy rival of mine, is a great and am sure will give many joys of tennis, it really is very good," Ferrer said when receiving the trophy and prize of 300,000 dollars.

The Spanish equaled three Mexican Open title, he did in the beginning of this tournament the Austrian Thomas Muster, who holds the record of four consecutive championships in 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996.

"I was not worthy opponent for him after the game I did not disastrous know what to say," said Verdasco to claim their prize as a finalist in the competition in Mexico.

After the singles final, David Marrero and Fernando Verdasco claimed the doubles title after winning the final against Marc Lopez and Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-4. David Marrero and Fernando Verdasco confirmed his good time and in the doubles since last week also won the Open in Buenos Aires.

Verdasco in the semifinals after eliminating Almagro

The Spanish tennis player Fernando Verdasco has entered your ticket to the semi-finals of Acapulco (Mexico) after defeating fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a quarter-final where the Spaniard was higher but may well have been in a hypothetical third set after the end of a strange game.

Verdasco seems to have found an antidote in the Mexican league that has made him recover his best tennis after the rebuke suffered in past tournaments. Even so, ended up suffering, not knowing that a duel sentencing date for a spot in the final with the winner of the match between Stanislas Wawrinka and Jeremy Chardy. The first set was clear to Verdasco. The Madrid player was better on serve and did not grant any option to 'break' to Almagro, a finalist last year in Acapulco, which found no place in the entire manga. With an early break 'Fer' encarriló his lead in the match as 6-4.

Then the player Murcia was gradually improving his tennis and minimizing mistakes, but before, and had left his service in the first game of the second set. Verdasco enjoyed confidence and again with a comfortable early lead. However, both are unpredictable Spanish tennis player and left for the latest games a finale.

With the 5-4, Verdasco took to take the match. Despite solve three balls break, and also lose a game, the Spaniard ended up losing their service. Almagro party clung fiercely and forced the tiebreak. In sudden death, the Murcia came to enjoy a 5-2 advantage, but in a surprising twist Verdasco party went around the marker and took the set and the ticket to semis.

On the other hand, the Spanish tennis player Estrella Cabeza Candela were defeated in their quarterfinal match (6-4, 6-3) to the Italian Sara Errani. The match was very even but opted for the seeded number three in the tournament thanks to his success with the kick, which left the women's Spanish Acapulco without representation.

Again Federer

Roger Federer qualified for the quarterfinals of the Dubai tournament, an event that has won four times, after passing for the tenth time in ten clashes Feliciano Lopez. The tournament, in which the dominant note is the victory of the favorite loses Spanish representation.

Ten times they have faced in the circuit, ten victories for Roger Federer against Feliciano Lopez . The Toledo, wrapped in the stands by coach Alberto Berasategui , showed a good level at the start of match, the Swiss master tuteando both at the bottom of track and in the art of topspin and volley. However, when the set came to a head, it was Federer who stepped on the accelerator. Feli had to save two break balls with (15-40) in the tenth game, to end up giving your service, and thus the set-in on your next service. In the eighth game, both players were with the service firm. Federer was in the octvo game and his first chance to rest, who put the nail to a party that reflected a 7-5, 6-3 in favor of the Basel after an hour and a playroom. In the quarterfinals, Federer will face the Russian Mikhail Youzhny , who got rid of American Mardy Fish by a score of 6-2, 7-6 (0) after one hour and forty-seven minutes. Federer and Youzhny have met 11 times, always with the Swiss victory.

In the quarter-final derby will enjoy a Serb, who faces Novak Djkokovic , world No. 1 and current defending champion, and Janko Tipsarevic . The first beat Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky by a score of 7-6 (5), 6-3 after an hour and a half of play in a duel in which 'Nole' managed to raise a mini-break in the first set and a side 1-3 in the second act, while Janko bowed to Italian Flavio Cipolla by a score of 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-1 after two hours and fifteen minutes of play. Djokovic and Tipsarevic have faced to date four times, with a record of 3-1 in favor of the first.

Also on the top of the table will play the semifinals go to British Andy Murray and Czech Tomas Berdych , third and fifth seed in the tournament. While Murray won the Swiss Marco Chiudinelli by a score of 6-3 and 6-4 after one hour and twenty minutes, Berdych defeated Slovakian Lukas Lacko by a score of 6-1 and 6-2 after one hour and nine minutes.

Meanwhile, Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro defeated the Kazakh Andrey Golubev (6-4, 6-2).