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in Diamondcraft - Registration Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:41 amby yyys123 • 1.785 Posts
Lille, France (SportsNetwork.com) - The great Roger Federer lifted Switzerland to its first-ever Davis Cup title on Sunday when he whipped Frances Richard Gasquet in straight sets. Federer defeated Gasquet in 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 fashion to give the visiting Swiss an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five tie on an indoor red clay surface at Lilles Pierre Mauroy Stadium. The 17-time Grand Slam king Federer has now captured every coveted title in mens tennis, with the exception of an Olympic gold medal in singles. He paired with his current Davis Cup teammate Stan Wawrinka to win a gold medal in doubles at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. The 33-year-old Federer pulled out of last weeks championship match at the prestigious ATP World Tour Finals in London because of a back injury, which appeared to slow him here on Friday, but not Sunday in Lille, where he would not be denied. Federer was ultra clean on Day 3, striking seven aces, without committing a double fault, and breaking Gasquet five times, while not getting broken in the rout. The iconic Swiss struck 28 more winners in the 1-hour, 52-minute match (62-34). Switzerland headed into Sundays reverse singles with a 2-1 lead against the host French after Federer and Wawrinka teamed up for a straight-set doubles victory over Gasquet and Julien Benneteau on Saturday. The capable Gasquet replaced Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the French draw on Sunday. The former Australian Open runner-up Tsonga lost to this years Aussie champion Wawrinka in four sets in Fridays opening singles rubber, while Day 1s other match saw Gael Monfils upset the former world No. 1 and currently second-ranked Federer in straights. The Davis Cup, which was first contested in 1900, has been captured by France on nine occasions, while the Swiss were seeking that elusive maiden championship. Switzerland finished as a runner-up back in 1992. The Swiss are captained by Severin Luthi, while the French are guided by former Aussie Open runner-up Arnaud Clement. Switzerland is now 3-10 all-time versus France in Davis Cup play. The two nations last met in a 2004 quarterfinal, which was won by the French. France was seeking its first title in 13 years. Mike Gartner Rangers Jersey . -- Sonny Grays fastball wasnt as sharp as it usually is, and the Oakland Athletics young pitcher even had a quirky replay go against him. Eddie Giacomin Jersey . - Chris Davis hit a two-run double, scoring Nelson Cruz in his Orioles debut in Baltimores 9-7 win over to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. http://www.rangershockeyonlineshop.com/mike-richter-hockey-jersey/ .Y. -- The Montreal Canadiens have had few reasons to celebrate this season as they have been mired near the basement of the Eastern Conference. Brian Leetch Rangers Jersey . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers. Mike Gartner Jersey . Jamies number grades given are out of five, with five being the best mark. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers (5) - Simply put, Lundqvist was brilliant.Leicesters wait for a first top-flight title came to an end on Monday night as Tottenham drew 2-2 with Chelsea. The news was greeted with jubilation by supporters of the club and admiration from footballers, sportsmen, politicians, celebrities and beyond with Twitter reporting an 86 per cent increase in normal activity in the UK.Here are some of the famous faces whove been reacting to one of the most unlikely triumphs in sporting history... FIFA president Gianni Infantino: Its a fairytale. Its one of these beautiful stories that only football can write and that no-one would have believed possible at the beginning of the season. Its a story that has made not just Leicester fans very happy but all football fans. This is the magic of football.Zinezine Zidane, Real Madrid boss: Miracles dont exist in football. They have had a phenomenal season, Ranieri has done a phenomenal job. Jose Mourinho: I want to congratulate everyone connected to @LCFC; players, staff, owners and fans. I lost my title to Claudio Ranieri and it is with incredible emotion that I live this magic moment in his career.David Beckham on Instagram: Wow, who would have known that a few years on from his dad winning Premiership after Premiership that Kasper would lift the same trophy....What an amazing moment for a team that many people have said what a surprise - but out of any team this season Leicester deserve this moment. Real Madrid and ex-Spurs star Gareth Bale on Twitter: Gutted for @SpursOfficial but congrats to @LCFC, amazing season!! Love Football.Boxer and Bolton fan Amir Khan: What Leicester City have achieved is absolutely amazing. You would have been called crazy if you thought that Leicester would win the title at the start of the season - its such an inspiring story.Former Leicester striker Gary Lineker: Ive followed them since I was a little kid. I was a season-ticket holder until I was seven years old. I saw them in a cup final - lose - that was the closest we ever got to big glory. Won the League Cup a couple of times but this is just something else. This is actually impossible. There were no odds that I would have taken at the start of the season. No odds. You could have given me 10 million to one and Id have said Nah, its a waste of a quid. How the world reacted Newspaper headlines from across the globe salute Leicesters achievement... Prime Minister David Cameron on Twitter: Many congratulations to Leicester. An extraordinary, thoroughly deserved, Premier League title.Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Twitter: Congratulations to #LCFC and all the #Leicester supporters. A truly remarkable achievement.Matteo Renzi, Italys Prime Minister, on Twitter: Its the greatest achievement in the history of English football, and it was led by an Italian#insane. Watch the Leicester players celebrate as they were confirmed as Premier League champions Kasabian guitarist and Leicester fan Serge Pizzorno: Winning the Premier League? After that, even if we get relegated and were in the Conference in 10 years, I wont care. Well always have that.One Direction singer Niall Horan on Twitter: Congratulations Leicester City. What a story. Fantastic players, fantastic manager. Enjoy. Jamie Vardys having a party .Pop superstar Adele said: Proud of you Spurs but Leicester....what an inspiration. The best story ever. Congratulations.New World Snooker champion and Leicester fan Mark Selby: I cant believe it - I dont know whats more of a shock, me winning the title twice or Leicester becoming the champions. Hopefully in another two years Ill come back and win it again and Leicester will be Premier League champions again. Chelsea captain John Terry heaped praise on Premier League champions Leicester and said credit must go to their manager Claudio Ranieri Chelsea captain John Terry: Congratulations to Leicester because they have been superb this year. The rivalry with Tottenham means a lot but that still hurts us tonight losing the league title after the way we won it last year. It hurts passing the Premier League title to Leicester but credit to them, theyve been superb. Weve not been good enough but well be back next year.Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on Twitter: Leicester city.. champion. Congratulations to the players and to ann amazing manager as RANIERI!Peter Schmeichel, father of goalkeeper Kasper, on Twitter: Congratulations to @kschmeichel1 and his @LCFC teammates for winning @premierleague.dddddddddddd. The Monday Night Football panel of Jamie Carragher and Scott Parker discuss Leicester winning the Premier League TV presenters Ant and Dec on Twitter: Congratulations Leicester City! What an achievement. Thrilled for you and envious of you in equal measure! Enjoy. Its well deserved.Cricket legend Shane Warne on Twitter: Well done, Leicester City. You showed all sportsman that dreams & fairytales can come true , if u truly believe, amazing story. Congrats.Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles on Twitter: Leicester: Big congratulations from the bottom of my heart. Incredible, outstanding... extraordinary...Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard on Instagram: Up the Chels! Top finish from @hazardeden-10. Huge congrats to everyone at Leicester and particularly Claudio Ranieri. A gentleman who changed my life. #Ranieri #chelsea Watch the moment the final whistle blew at Stamford Bridge and Leicester City were confirmed as Premier League champions Danish boxer Mikkel Kessler on Twitter: Congratulations @kschmeichel1! A historical achievement!! Well done!TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson: So rare as a Chelsea fan to have everyone (nearly) on our side. Joyous evening. Well done Leicester. Well done.Former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on Twitter: Congratulations to both Leicester and my friend Claudio Ranieri for their historic win of the Premier League.Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero on Twitter: Congratulations are due for Leicester City, deserving champions of the Premier League! Martin Tyler joins Patrick Davison to reflect on Chelseas draw with Tottenham and Leicester winning the Premier League Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany on Twitter: Congratulations to the new Champions of England, Leicester City. Respect.TV personality Piers Morgan on Twitter: No superstars. No money. No fancy stadium. No excuses. No fear. Just passion, hunger, desire & determination. #LeicesterSky Sports pundit Chris Kamara on Twitter: Heres a fairytale for ya. Once upon a time a team from Leicester won the Premier League against all odds. Now that is unbelievable JeffFormer Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler on Twitter: Its been on the cards for a while... just let that sink in for a sec. But ...WOW.. Leicester are champions... Absolutely superb. Well donePop star Robbie Williams: Go on Leicester xTottenham striker Harry Kane on Twitter: Congratulations to Leicester on what they achieved. Finally thanks to all the fans! Lets finish the season strong now!Former Man Utd and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie on Twitter: Congratulations to Leicester City on winning the Premier League! What an incredible achievement!Italian tennis star Roberta Vinci on Twitter: Congratulations @LCFC! All the footballing world at the feet of Claudio Ranieri! How wonderful! You are great!Leicester mayor and lifelong fan Sir Peter Soulsby: When we were burying a king they were seven points adrift at the bottom and here we are just over 12 months on and they are Premier League champions. Its hard to believe. Also See: How Leicester won the title How the players reacted WATCH: The moment it was won WATCH: Jamie Vardys party ' ' '
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