The Argentinean kicked an advertising hoarding into a line judge during the final of the Wimbledon warm-up tournament last week and some had called for him to be banned from the grass court major.
Police are currently investigating the incident, which cost Nalbandian his £36,500 prize money and a £6,400 fine, but the world number 39 is determined to play at the All England Club.
The 30-year-old who made the final at SW19 in 2002 has apologised for his actions at Queen's, admitting he was 'very sorry' for injuring Andrew McDougall when he kicked the hoarding.
His statement read: 'I am sorry and I regret the kick that unintentionally hurt the line judge.
'I never intended to hit him, it was an unfortunate reaction in which I wanted to relieve the loss of a point.'
A number of players have condemned Nalbandian's actions at Queen's, with former women's number one Caroline Wozniacki and 2007 Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli backing the ATP's punishment.
Wimbledon kicks off on June 25th with Novak Djokovic looking to retain the men's singles title he won against Rafael Nadal in 2011.
Source: www.metro.co.uk
Join the queue! Shoppers have to wait nearly FOUR minutes to be served at Morrisons (but you can save a whole minute if you go to Waitrose) - Daily Mail
- Customers queue for an average of three minutes and 52 seconds at Morrisons
By Emily Allen
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It has long been seen as a destination for the more discerning shopper.
But it seems it isn't just the quality of the groceries that draws customers to Waitrose – it's how quickly they can buy them.
The supermarket has come top in a league table of how long shoppers spend queuing at the checkout.
Queue: Customers are irritated having to wait to pay for their groceries
On average it took a minute less to get to the till at Waitrose than at Morrisons, which came bottom of the list.
The supermarket, which is part of the John Lewis partnership, had an average queuing time of two minutes and 51 seconds, just ahead of Asda, where shoppers can expect to wait six seconds longer, at two minutes and 57 seconds.
Tesco came third, with its queues lasting for three minutes and five seconds on average. Customers at Sainsbury's have to wait significantly longer, with a waiting time of three minutes and 47 seconds.
In last place was Morrisons, which had an average queuing time of three minutes and 52 seconds, according to figures compiled over the past year by trade publication The Grocer.
The magazine carries out a weekly mystery shopping survey to track prices, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers.
Waitrose has been attempting to widen its appeal away from its upmarket image, with boss Mark Price saying he didn't want people to call the chain 'posh'.
Last month it pledged to match the cost of 7,000 products at Tesco, and it has also launched a cheaper Essentials range.
Speedy: Waitrose has the fastest queuing time of two minutes and 51 seconds
In May it emerged that Asda is trialing a new type of 'hybrid' checkout which could be the answer for time-strapped shoppers.
AVERAGE QUEUING TIME
1. Waitrose 2 mins 51 seconds
2. Asda 2 mins 57 seconds
3. Tesco 3 mins 5 seconds
4. Sainsbury’s 3 mins 47 seconds
5. Morrisons 3 mins 52 seconds
The special till can switch from a check-out operated by a member of staff to a self-scan till in just a moment.
The chain thinks it could put an end to clock-watching customers reaching a till to find the 'This till is closed' sign displayed.
Four hybrid checkouts have been trialled in Asda’s superstore in Keighley in West Yorkshire.
A spokeswoman for Asda said the trial had gone 'very well' and that it would be rolling out the tills at another four superstores later this summer.
The biggest advantage of the hyrbids, which can be used by customers with trolleys as well as those with baskets, is that it will enable the store to have checkouts that are always open.
Self-scan tills first appeared in the UK in 2002 and were trialled by Asda and other supermarkets in 2003.
But they quickly became notorious for frustrated shoppers by announcing the presence of 'unexpected items in the bagging area'.
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Wimbledon 2012: More ways to see the action on the BBC - BBC News
BBC Sport will this year provide viewers with more ways to watch Wimbledon than ever before.
Sue Barker presents the BBC's daily television coverage on BBC One, BBC One HD, BBC Two and the BBC HD Channel.
The BBC Sport website will provide up to six live match streams as well as news, interviews and video highlights.
And for the first time tennis fans can also view the action on the go via their mobile phones and tablets using the website.
The BBC Sport website is also providing live text commentaries and a column from Andy Murray after each of the British number one's matches.
The new BBC Sport app for connected TVs will also give audiences access to the BBC's interactive coverage.
The 126th Wimbledon Championships run from Monday 25 June to Sunday 8 July with coverage starting at 11:30 BST for the first seven days to accommodate the earlier start of play on outside courts.
The television team includes John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Tim Henman, Lindsay Davenport and Pat Cash with John Inverdale presenting Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two and HD from 20:00 BST each weekday.
Two full matches every day of the tournament will be offered on the BBC iPlayer plus Today at Wimbledon.
And the BBC Red Button will offer an alternative match on Freeview, up to four streams on Satellite, Cable and Freesat, plus a highlights service and replays of Today at Wimbledon.
The two-year trial experimention with 3D production means full re-runs of the men's singles semi-finals will be available in 3D, free to air, on the BBC HD Channel along with the selective live coverage of the ladies' and men's finals.
The 1996 men's singles champion Richard Krajicek joins the 5 live team for 2012 and other pundits include Pat Cash, Jana Novotna and Nick Bollettieri.
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Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mac: Misery for Murray - The Sun
The US hero says the gap is widening between Murray and tennis’ elite.
Ahead of Monday’s Wimbledon opener, McEnroe reckons Murray is not helped by having only a part-time coach in Ivan Lendl.
Brit No 1 Murray is still carrying a back problem.
McEnroe said: “I had back issues and always wondered how mental or physical it was.
“A lot of stress goes to that part of the body — and he’s under a lot of stress. I remember watching Roger Federer play Wimbledon the first year he won it.
“He was struggling with his back problem. But somehow he dug a little deeper and won it.
“I’m sure everyone here is hoping that with Andy but this gap seems to be widening right now.”
Murray, 25, has lost in the semi-finals at Wimbledon for the last three years and is up against three of the greatest players ever — defending champ Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Federer.
McEnroe, 52, said: “Is Murray as good as these guys? He’s bordering on great. But is he as great as Djokovic, Nadal and Federer? That is a different issue.”
World No 4 Murray has been inconsistent since hiring Lendl this year.
McEnroe will by commentating on the BBC’s live TV coverage at Wimbledon and hosts the tennis phone-in ‘6 love 6’ on Radio 5.
He added: “Ivan is still learning as a coach. He’s not full-time, that’s tricky. But Ivan could help him with injuries.”
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Wimbledon: Kyle Edmund and Chris Eaton out of qualifiers - BBC News
British teenager Kyle Edmund lost to Uruguay's Marcel Felder in the second round of Wimbledon qualifying.
The 17-year-old, ranked 1,300 in the world, romped through the opening set but was finally beaten 0-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in Roehampton.
Fellow Briton Chris Eaton, 24, narrowly lost his qualifier to Estonian top seed Jurgen Zopp 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (8-6).
Meanwhile, Lisa Whybourn won her first round match against Germany's Sarah Gronert 6-1 4-6 6-4.
But her victory was a rare bright spot as Anna Fitzpatrick, Tara Moore, Jade Windley and Katy Dunne all crashed out in the first round.
Fitzpatrick lost 6-3 4-6 6-2 to France's Kristina Mladenovic, Moore was beaten 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 by Japan's Erika Sema, Windley lost 6-4 6-2 to Marta Sirotkina, of Russia, while Italy's Maria Elena Camerin beat Dunne 6-1 6-1.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Wimbledon Odds 2012: Betting Against Tournament Favorites Isn't Worth the Risk - Bleacherreport.com
If you are hoping a long shot could take home a title at Wimbledon this year, you'll probably end up disappointed. Even the oddsmakers have acknowledged the gulf between the elite players in tennis and the rest of the field.
On the men's side, that's hardly shocking. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have won the last nine Grand Slam titles and are heads and shoulders above the rest of the field at this point. Bet against them at your own peril.
Of course, Roger Federer can't be ignored. He has six Wimbledon titles to his name, though he has failed to advance past the quarterfinals at the tournament the past two years. Still, he's the most likely to win the tournament if Djokovic or Nadal fail to do so.
And then there is Andy Murray, who has made the Wimbledon semifinals three straight times and is still gunning for his first Grand Slam title.
After that, the oddsmakers have decided the rest of the field is too risky, and frankly I agree with them. I wouldn't expect anyone but one of the top four players to win at Wimbledon.
Here are the odds for the top contenders at Wimbledon according to Bovada. We'll break down the ladies after the table.
Not surprisingly, the women's side has more parity at the top. Six different women have won the past six Grand Slam titles, so there is hardly the stranglehold at the top of the rankings like the men have seen in recent memory.
The nine Wimbledon titles between the Williams' sisters makes them an intriguing play, while the recent success and past triumphs at Wimbledon for Kvitova and Sharapova make them intriguing as well.
However, as is the case on the men's side, things get hairier after you get past the top four. 2012 Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka looks like a very intriguing choice at 6:1.
Personally, I would favor Sharapova and Serena Williams going into Wimbeldon. Sharapova is the hottest player on the WTA Tour, while Serena will be looking to recover from her shocking first-round defeat at the French Open.
You're more likely to get lucky on longer odds with the ladies, but I wouldn't recommend it. There is still plenty of talent at the top, and I wouldn't expect a long shot to win Wimbledon this year.
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Source: bleacherreport.com
BusinessTalk: Sir Ken Morrison at war with his old firm - who’s right? - yorkshirepost
RETIRED supermarket tycoon Sir Ken Morrison has launched a surprising attack on his old company, accusing the current management of Morrisons of neglecting its core business. Listen to informed debate in your weekly business programme from the Yorkshire Post.
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Sir Ken used this week’s AGM to deliver a damning assessment of the supermarket’s performance over the last three years. Their record, he said, is one of price inflation, lower volumes and diminished availability.
Sir Ken, who is 80, went so far as to say Morrisons was creating a new Safeway – the ill-fated supermarket chain Morrisons eventually bought out.
In this week’s programme, we examine both sides of the argument.
Also in the programme:
• The Dalai Lama in Leeds tells us how he would end the global financial crisis.
• The chief executive of Leeds Council on why he wants to build a huge new health campus.
• The design firm selling from Guiseley to Hong Kong.
Digital Editor David Behrens is joined in the studio by the Yorkshire Post’s Deputy Business Editor Greg Wright and business reporter Suzan Uzel.
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Wham bam thank you Ma'am: Jubilee boosts supermarket sales by 11.3% - Daily Mirror
The Queen’s four-day Diamond Jubilee celebrations boosted supermarket tills by an extra £213million as royal fever swept the nation.
Sales soared by 11.3% in the run-up to the party for Her Majesty, with stores expected to do even better when the Olympics start next month.
Figures from analysts Kantar Worldpanel show overall sales were up 3.2% in the 12 weeks to June 10.
Despite the much-needed tonic, Tesco and Morrisons lost out to their rivals Asda and Sainsbury’s as the two chains continued to poach shoppers thanks to their price-matching schemes.
And budget chains Aldi and Lidl also cashed in, with record market shares of 2.8% each, while Waitrose hit an all-time high of 4.6%.
Frozen food chain Iceland also proved a winner, with sales up by 6.3% – double the market average.
Source: www.mirror.co.uk
At my local Morrisons you can be in queue in a good 10 minutes before even getting close to putting your items on the checkout, only to get grunted at by the check out person, Oh and lets not forget being asked for ID to buy beer at 35 I'm starting to think its a joke.
- Juliet, A wigwam in a cold climate., 20/6/2012 05:12
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