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in Quasselecke 16.01.2019 15:40von riluowanying123 • 1.959 Beiträge
The first ball has yet to be hit in Rio, but the women are already poised to run Olympic-worthy rings around the men in the race for attention in the Olympic Games.Thats because eight of the top 10 women are in the WTA draw, while half of the top 10 men did not show up for roll call.No. 3 Roger Federer and Swiss countryman No. 4 Stan Wawrinka are among those who bailed because of injury.However, No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Andy Murray are in the draw and could meet in a blockbuster final, as could top two seeds Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber, who are 1-1 in Grand Slam finals this year, on the womens side.But its a long way to those potential finals, so lets take a look at the singles draws:Best first-round matchesATP: Undoubtedly, its the pairing of two former bronze medalists, Djokovic of Serbia and Argentinas Juan Martin del Potro. Djokovic won the Toronto Masters last week, demonstrating that he has overcome that upset at Wimbledon. Delpos career has been shattered by wrist injuries and surgeries, but the 6-foot-6 former US Open champ is a wrecking ball on hard courts and on the comeback trail again.WTA: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada and Sloane Stephens are two of the most enigmatic players in the game. Both are richly talented, both have gone deep at Grand Slams and both appeared to get sidetracked and lose motivation and/or confidence after early success. Its a good opportunity for both of them.Luck of the drawATP: Unlike good pals and fellow U.S. countrymen John Isner and Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson signed up for Rio. He was rewarded by drawing Darian King of Barbados, whos ranked No. 164 and playing thanks to one of the nine special wild card-type invitations in each singles draw. Those invites are issued on a discretionary basis in order to encourage diversity and regional development, and to acknowledge talented individuals developing under adverse conditions.WTA: Its all happening so fast for 19-year-old No. 27 Daria Kasatkina. She must lead a charmed life because, while competing in her first Olympics, she also drew the recipient of an ITF invite, Tunisias Ons Jabeur, whos ranked No. 181.Toughest quarterATP: Djokovic truly has his work cut out. Also in his quarter besides del Potro is No. 14 seed Jack Sock, hard-serving Jerzy Janowicz and No. 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.WTA: Put yourself in Serenas shoes. Great as she is, the names shes looking at are Alize Cornet, Andrea Petkovic, No. 11 Petra Kvitova, Caroline Wozniacki, Ekaterina Makarova and No. 6 Roberta Vinci. Thats a whole lot of familiar names and a significant degree of danger.Easiest quarterATP: Murray was handed a pretty tough first-round opponent in No. 35 Viktor Troicki, but he likely wont complain about having aging David Ferrer (No. 7) as the next highest seed in the quarter.WTA: All in all, its pretty nicely teed up for No. 7 seed Madison Keys. She could meet No. 4 seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarters, but the Polish firecracker can always be overpowered. Keys should be able to hit her way through the likes of Kristina Mladenovic, Ana Ivanovic, No. 9 Carla Suarez Navarro and Kiki Bertens.Favorite most ripe for the pluckingATP: Rafael Nadal is seeded No. 3, but he hasnt hit a ball under competitive circumstances since he left midway through the French Open with a wrist injury. He put his comeback on the fast track because he didnt want to miss these Games. There will be a lot of pressure -- and a lot of rust.WTA: Radwanska hasnt won a tournament since January and seems to be running -- and faltering -- on autopilot. Her first opponent is No. 64 Saisai Zheng, who will be motivated to play these Games.Favorite best positioned to sailATP: No. 4 Kei Nishikori gets Albert Ramos-Vinolas to start, then sees nobody who can really hurt him until a potential quarterfinal with either No. 6 Gael Monfils or No. 9 Marin Cilic.WTA: No. 3 seed Garbine Muguruza has crafty but fading veteran Jelena Jankovic in the first round. If she gets by, its probably No. 31 Irina-Camelia Begu, then Monica Puig or Polona Hercog. It could be worse. A lot worse.Cinderella candidateATP: Belgiums David Goffin is in the same quarter as Nadal, who is one gigantic question mark. Goffin has had a terrific year, and hes just the kind of unusual suspect who can win a gold medal in the unpredictable Olympics competition. Winning a gold medal would be an enormous lift for the tiny country of Belgium.WTA: Johanna Kontas star has risen steadily in the past year. The British player is drafting behind Murray but is up to No. 13 in the rankings. Her big serve and aggressive game ought to work well on the hard courts in Rio.Match wed most like to watchATP: Djokovic versus Delpo, of course. But we cheat and toss in the throw down between Germanys spectacularly entertaining Dustin Brown and Brazils own and uber-talented southpaw Thomaz Bellucci.WTA: Venus Williams opens against the versatile Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium. It ought to be an absorbing battle between muscular, athletic tennis and clever shot-making. Besides, Venus is going for a historic fifth gold. How can you not watch? Wholesale Air Max 90 China . Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery. White Air Max 90 China . 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Jamie Maclaren should stay in the A-League for at least two more seasons before testing himself in Europe, Brisbane coach John Aloisi reckons.Maclaren earned his first Socceroos cap earlier this year after emerging as the A-Leagues best Australian striker with 20 goals last season, only behind golden boot winner Bruno Fornaroli.But instead of rushing off overseas, Aloisi believes the 23-year-old - who is off contract with the Roar at the end of the season - should hang around the domestic scene for a little while longer.Ive said it to Jamie and Ive said it publicly: Jamie needs to stay in the A-League a little bit longer, Aloisi told reporters on Tuesday.Do I think hell go overseas one day? Yes. Do I think hes going to be a regular Socceroo? Yes.But at the moment, Jamie needs to focus on playing well for Brisbane Roar.Hopefully, he stays another two seasons (so) he goes to the (2018) World Cup having had three good years under his belt.The Roar are soon expectedd to begin discussions with Maclaren over a new contract.ddddddddddddIf they cant tie him down, Maclaren will be free to sign a pre-contract with any new club in January before leaving on a free transfer at the end of the 2016-17 season.A club from a major European league reportedly made an approach last month for Maclaren, but he claims to be in no rush to leave Brisbane.Im happy here; thats a big part in football - if youre happy off the field, as well, and I definitely am, he said.With 20 goals (last season), its a lot to live up to but I believe I can do it.But its also about improving and I think Ive got a long way to go.With John, the coaching staff and some new faces around at the club as well, it should be a good environment to be in.Maclaren will spearhead the Roars attack in Wednesdays FFA Cup clash with Perth at Ballymore. 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