Nadal says he does not cheat

The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal said on Monday that it is "impossible to cheat" and that doping has little meaning in sports like tennis, soccer, or accuracy.

Speaking to television channel Antena 3 the Spanish player said, in relation to the puppets of the French Canal Plus which implied that Spanish athletes achieve their excellent results thanks to doping in Spain have been given more propaganda what should be.

"The French treat me great, but when I go into court encourage me less, I understand Spanish because we have spent many years in the Tour and win Roland Garros," said the player, adding: "I've been three or four drug tests in so far this year, it is impossible to cheat. "

Nadal was publicly via Twitter, which coincidentally had to undergo a drugs test on Saturday at 8:30 am.

"I have not seen anywhere doping. All I know is I can not take. I played the final (Roland Garros), 2005 against (Argentine) Mariano Puerta, who later tested positive, but I've never seen doping, "said the player.

Nadal justified the successes of Spanish sport and based on these principles: "The effort, the desire to excel and work are vital"

The Spanish tennis player, number two in the ATP, who said he would love to be the champion of Spain in the 2012 London Olympics, admitted he is happy with the general treatment will occur in France.

Nadal's clock reaches 500,000 euros at auction

The clock that the Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal looks on his wrist, the RM027 Tourbillon, reached the figure of 510,000 euros at auction in Monte Carlo.

The fourth edition of the auction, "Just watch," which was organized at the Hotel Hermitage in Monte Carlo last week, and was attended by Prince Albert, presented this model
Richard Mille created for Nadal and the player wore during the final pass of Monte Carlo Masters 1000, which also won the Spanish David Ferrer.

The final bid for this watch, rated the world's lightest and with a limited edition of 50 pieces, was € 510,000.

The auction was intended to raise funds for research of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (or progressive muscular dystrophy). A total of 40 watches were auctioned getting
a collection of 4,563,000 euros for this cause.

Djokovic #1 in Tennis worldwide

Novak Djokovic, who beat Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon final, is now officially the new world No. 1 in the ATP rankings, with a difference of 2,015 points on the Spanish.

Djokovic put an end to the bicefalia that dominated the top of the ATP rankings for over seven years, during which only Nadal and Roger Federer had alternated as leader of the table. The Spaniard now to be second, while Federer, quarterfinalist in London, still third.

The Serb was limited to 65 units of Spanish before the appointment of London and now, by getting its 3rd Grand Slam title, he took 2015 points. Meanwhile, Nadal, who lost much score by failing to successfully defend the crown, Federer takes you to 2040.

The rearrangement of the top-ten also affected France's Gael Monfils and American Mardy Fish, who won a seat and are now seventh and eighth, respectively. Czech Tomas Berdych, a finalist the year gave up two positions and dropped to ninth place.

Nadal y Djokovic to Fourth Round

Novak Djokovic closed so overwhelming his match against Juan Martin del Potro and moved on Saturday to the fourth round of the French Open with his 42nd straight win.

The Serb overcame a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Argentine opponent in a match that was suspended on Friday after two sets because of darkness.

Djokovic is unbeaten in 40 games in 2011, the second best start to the season in the Open era. The second-ranked also won their last two games of 2010, so his streak of 42 wins is the third longest in history behind the 46 won by Argentine Guillermo Vilas in 1977.

Novak Djokovic Continue Winning

Serbian Novak Djokovic, unbeaten in 2011 and looking at Roland Garros since reaching the No. 1 world ranking, won easily on his debut in the second Grand Slam of the year.

Also won the Swiss Roger Federer, former champion on clay in Paris, and moved with effort Argentine Juan Martin del Potro. The big surprise was the elimination of Czech Tomas Berdych (6 ° favorite).

Djokovic, a semifinalist twice at this event, began the conquest of Roland Garros in the best possible way to win in emphatic fashion Dutchman Thiemo De Bakker 6-2, 6-1, 6-3.

Nadal Won Barcelona Open

Rafael Nadal overcame yesterday 6-2, 6-4 to David Ferrer in the second clash between Spanish referred to in the end, this time for the Barcelona Open title.

Nadal rose for the sixth time the championship trophy of the Conde de Godo.

The world number one streak stretched to 29 wins in the tournament on the clay surface.

It was also the title number 45 in Nadal's career and second consecutive after beating Ferrer last week, also in straight sets in Monte Carlo.

Nadal was champion in Barcelona from 2005-2009, with wins over Ferrer in the finals of 2008 and 2009. Nadal missed last year's edition.

As if that were not enough, the Spanish star 24 year old became the first player to win two tournaments in six or more times in the open era. He has won the Monte Carlo Masters on seven occasions. .

Nadal y Ferrer to Finals

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer will play their second consecutive final after bypass both the Barcelona Open semifinals. Nadal dispatched on Saturday 6-3, 6-2 Ivan Dodig, while defeated Ferrer 6-3, 6-4 win over Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro.

Nadal beat Ferrer last week at the Monte Carlo Masters final.

The world number one won eight points and gave no response Dodig opportunity to take 2-0 lead in the first set.

Argentina and Japan Will Play in July

the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced today the postponement to the July round of the women's Fed Cup Japan-Argentina, scheduled in Tokyo for 16 to April 17 due to the earthquake and tsunami that have hit to China.

The confrontation of the first round of World Group II will take place between 16 and 17 July, two weeks after Wimbledon, at a venue yet to be confirmed.

This decision was taken following talks with the federations of Japan and Argentina, as well as the global circuit (WTA).

Italian Francesco Ricci Bitti, ITF President said that "given the dire and exceptional circumstances" are considered "important to give the JTA (Japan Federation) the opportunity to host the tie" and thanked the cooperation of both countries.

Djokovic Won Australian Open

Novak Djokovic won Friday's second Open Australian title with victory 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 against british Andy Murray.

The Serb also won the title of Australia Open in 2008. By yesterday, Murray has made three defeats in Grand Slam finals after losing to Roger Federer in 2008 U.S. Open and 2010 in the Australia Open.

The Scottish has not won a set in a Grand Slam final. Last year, Murray cried after his loss to Federer.

Murray lost seven consecutive games since late in the first set to the second, and apparently never entered into rhythm in the match.

Murray and Djokovic have 23 years and only have an age difference of one week. Both are good friends and often practice together.

During the coin toss before the match Djokovic showed a broad smile as reflected Murray seemed restless and nervous. After the meeting, both players were given a hug.

Nadal Defeated Federer

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

The Tennis world number one, the Spanish Rafael Nadal, was satisfied with his game in the exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, which he won for the second consecutive year after winning Switzerland's Roger Federer 7-6 (4) and 7-6 (3) but he was cautious about the future of the season. Nadal officially launched during 2011 in Doha. Re-match with Federer.

Then he will go to the Australia Open, the first major of the season,
where he can win his fourth Grand Slam followed and make history. You know
that winning his fourth Grand Slam is better than winning in video slots.

"I consider now the fact of achieving the fourth Grand Slam followed. It will be difficult to win in Australia. There are many applicants. Then we'll see, " Nadal said after being crowned champion in Abu Dhabi.

After his first game of the year, the Spaniard admitted he had "been a good game we have lived. I've played with speed. Being the first tournament of the year I have been in good shape. it was a good way to start the year. "

"The schedule is already tight from the first month. A month ago was also tight. We were still playing.'s going to be a tough season with the likes of Federer, who wish him well in this year. It will be hard for all and I hope it's good for me, "he said.

Federer, who aims to recapture this year's world number one beat the record of American Pete Sampras as the player with most weeks has been atop the rankings lamented the loss despite not having given the kick at all the tournament.

"I have not lost service in the whole game and I fell in the final. Like Rafa I've been at a high level but he's claimed the victory and the championship, " he said.