Wimbledon 2014: Djokovic wins to take revenge

LONDON: Novak Djokovic achieved Wimbledon title for the second time bu beating seven times champion Federer conquering 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 5-7 6-4 in a engrossing encounter, on Sunday.

The Serb, 27, won 6-7 (7-9) 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 5-7 6-4 after missing a thriller championship point and letting a 5-2 lead slip in the fourth set.

By triumphing the fifth set, Djokovic finished a run of three straight sensational defeats – and five out of six – in major finals.
“It’s the most special Grand Slam final I’ve played,” he said.

“At this time of my career for this Grand Slam trophy to arrive is crucial, especially after losing several Grand Slam finals in a row.

Djokovic seemed to take revenge in the tournament since he lost final to Murray in Wimbledon, as he hoped for a first British to become champion in 77 years but he could not, as he went on to lose to Rafael Nadal at last year’s United States Open and this spring’s French Open (read more.....)

Wimbledon 2014: Tournament comes to its end with suspense of Federer vs Djokovic

Roger Federer and Djokovic going to meet in clash for Wimbledon 2014 title 

That U.S. Open match back in 2007 turned out to be one to remember for Federer. The living legend took care of the up-and-coming Serbian in straight sets to earn his 12th career Grand Slam title and fourth straight U.S. Open.

Also after defeatin Raonic  he said he has "a lot of energy left in the tank" to set up a meeting with Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.

2011 champion, Djokovic , overcame a arthritic test to fire Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (9-7).

Djokovic has seen his career go nowhere but up since that 2007 confrontation with Federer. Since then, he's gone on to win six Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon in 2011. And now it's Djokovic who apparently has a ticket perforated to every final of every major tournament.

In 34 meetings with Djokovic, dating back to 2006, Federer leads the head-to-heads 18-16, including a win before two years over Djokovic winning his seventh title.
"It's really important for me to stay aggressive against him, and especially here at Wimbledon," said Federer.
"Novak can hurt you down the line or cross-court on both sides.
"His forehand, his serve, his movement clearly is what stands out the most at the moment. He's really been able to improve that and make it rock solid."

Djokovic, the six-time Grand Slam winner,  has lost five of his past six Grand Slam finals.
"There is plenty of motivation from my side to win this final - it would mean a lot mentally for me," he said.

"I've been going through some tough matches in this tournament, but I'm going to try to use that experience in a positive way."

Football World Cup 2014: Neymar's injury sent him out of the tournament

FORTALEZA: Brazil will miss his forward Neymar due to his broken vertebrae in rest of their matches.

Football World Cup 2014, Brazil forward and Barcelona's hero broke his back bone in the match vs Colombia ( won by 2-1)

"It´s not serious in the sense that it doesn´t need surgery, but he´ll need to immobilize it to recover," team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said after the player had been taken to hospital.
 "Unfortunately, he´s not going to be able to play," he said, adding he expected the recovery period to take at least a few weeks.

 Neymar, 22, was in tears when he was carried off on a stretcher before being taken to hospital in Fortaleza.

Coach Scolari said: "Neymar was going to be hunted. For three matches that has been happening."


 Neymar fell hard to the field  just a few minutes before match ended after a challenge by Colombia’s Juan Zuniga. He also said that he had to play his game and was like “defending my shirt"
 “It was a normal move” he said. “I never meant to hurt a player.”

 Brazil's Luiz Felipe"We lost Neymar on that play, and based on what I´ve seen, I think it´s going to be tough for him to play,"

Neymar was later transferred to a private clinic in Fortaleza and huge amount of audience were gathered there shouting "Forca Neymar" (be strong Neymar)

Football World Cup 2014: Brazil oust Colombia to face Germany in semi-final

Fortaleza: Brazil stunned Colombia to book Germany in Semi-final with 2-1 victory.

Victory over Colombia sustained Brazilian nation's dream and reached semi-final of Football World Cup 2014.

Colombia and its hero James Rodriguez, wading through sea, reached quarter-final with form but Thiago Silva and David Luiz deny their hopes.

James Rodriguez raised hopes for Colombia 11 minutes before finish by taking Penalty and set up a fabulous match, but Brazil held on for the win.

Colombia could not take an early chance to show their game, and they fell behind on seven minutes.
It was an atrocious goal for Colombia to give away, as a corner from Neymar went all the way through to the back post and Silva bundled home from two yards.

Match's first card was finally given to Thiago Silva for stopping Ospina from shooting and dropping him, in 64 minutes of match.

That moment was outrageous when Colombia went on searching for a leveler to take semi-final place but it was David Luiz whose header deny hopes, he hit the ball with his instep to the top corner by taking a free-kick.

Brazil will now take of Germany in semi final with home advantage with many people’s favourites, but Germany have a superb World Cup record and will be no cinch.

Wimbledon 2014: Kvitova claimed her semi-final victory

Wimbledon2014: sixth seeded Kvitova defeated 23 seeded Lucie Safarova, 7-6(6), 6-1 in all-czeh's women semi-final to book her final at all England club.

When Petra Kvitova won the title here three years ago, her fellow Czech Martina Navratilova went on record to say it was the first of many. The assuring years have seen much  highs and lows but her 7-6, 6-1 win over yet another Czech, Lucie Safarova, cruised her into the final and she goes on look every inch the likely champion once more.

The power of Kvitova was there for all to see on Centre Court as the left-hander shred into her returns to collect a break in the opening game. Safarova, seeded No23, broke back in the fourth game and held her own as the two punched a series of winners.

"It was a tough match mentally because Lucie is a great friend of mine," Kvitova said.

"I tried to be focused from the start of the second set. I managed to break her service in the first game and just kept it going and served well.

"I am just emotional from this match. I have two days before the final to focus but I know how it feels to lift that trophy so I will try my best to do it again."


Now she is likely to play against Eugenie Bouchard or Romania's Simona Halep in Final.

"We are not afraid of Argentina" said Jan Vertonghen

World Cup 2014: Jan Vertonghen, Belgium defender, said that his side is not afraid of Argentina.

Argentina has done nothing that can threat Belgium's side so they are not scared from Argentin, Jan Vertonghen.

Argentina's side owns their hero Messi, who has scored four goals in four matches.

"We are a team that is difficult for an opponent to play against. We are certainly not scared," said Vertonghen.

 "We have been confident all tournament. We believe in ourselves. We are feeling strong physically and mentally. Belgium don't have to fear anyone," the Tottenham defender said at the pre-match press conference.


But Belgium will have to admit Argentina's captain and Brcelona hero Messi.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard, 23, has taken part in his side four times win by scoring two winning goals but has shown only peek of his quality.
"We've got Eden," said  Kevin Mirallas, also a team mate. "You can't compare him with Messi or (Cristiano) Ronaldo, but he is still something special."

Red Devils had a sensational last 16 match, which took extra time to force USA out of the tournament.

"Against the Americans there was much more room and I expect Argentina to look to dictate the play.
Vertonghen proclaimed to his nation : "If we go out but put in a great performance and show what we're worth, we will still go home with a feeling of satisfaction."

Football World Cup 2014 Brasil : Germany took first place in the semis

World Cup 2014: Germany defeated France in the first quarter-final of Friday to become the first nation reaching semi-final four times consecutive, at Rio de Janiero

The victory with 12 minute header by Mats Hummels  assured that Germany will play either Brazil or Colombia in the semi-final of the huge event at Brasil.


Germany will play in semis for the 13th time in 20 appearances in World cup and four time consecutive progress since  1998.


It was also reported that seven of the German's squad was suffering to mild flu as Hummels returned to take Per Mertesacker´s place at centre-back.

Miroslav Klose, the joint top-scorer at World Cup finals with 15 goals, was chosen up front with Thomas Mueller switching to the right wing.

Instead not only Germany gripped the game, but the first real chance feel to Benzema, who hit wide after seven minutes.

On 33 minute France got real chance when Mathieu Valbuena´s shot was saved by Manuel Neuer and Benzema failed to control the follow-up, pressing the ball just wide the bar.

 Germany looked far more balanced than against Algeria in their last match and a period of constant force told when Hummels held off Varane to guide home a Toni Kroos free-kick.

Now, Brasil vs Colombia will tell that who is going to meet Germany in the semi-final .