Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk
Wimbledon 2012: Andy Murray seeded fourth as he continues hunt for maiden gland slam trophy - Daily Telegraph
The only changes to the seedings reflect the absence from the tournament of world number 16 Kaia Kanepi and number 18 Andrea Petkovic through injury.
In the men's draw, Djokovic is followed by the man he beat in last year's final, Nadal, who is fresh from winning a record seventh French Open title.
Six-time champion Federer is seeded third, one place ahead of Murray, while last season's semi-finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is fifth.
Former finalist Tomas Berdych swaps places with David Ferrer, the Czech seeded sixth ahead of the Spaniard, while Mardy Fish is promoted to 10th ahead of John Isner and Nicolas Almagro.
Other climbers include three-time quarter-finalist Feliciano Lopez, who is elevated from 17th to 14th, and Marin Cilic, the winner at Queen's Club last weekend, who is seeded 16th.
The biggest leap is made by Australian teenager Bernard Tomic, who reached the quarter-finals last year and climbs from 27th to 20th, while three-time finalist Andy Roddick is seeded 30th.
Gentlemen's Singles:
(1) Novak Djokovic (Ser), (2) Rafael Nadal (Spa), (3) Roger Federer (Swi), (4) Andy Murray (Gbr), (5) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (Fra), (6) Tomas Berdych (Cze), (7) David Ferrer (Spa), (8) Janko Tipsarevic (Ser), (9) Juan Martin Del Potro (Arg), (10) Mardy Fish (USA), (11) John Isner (USA), (12) Nicolas Almagro (Spa), (13) Gilles Simon (Fra), (14) Feliciano Lopez (Spa), (15) Juan Monaco (Arg), (16) Marin Cilic (Cro), (17) Fernando Verdasco (Spa), (18) Richard Gasquet (Fra), (19) Kei Nishikori (Jpn), (20) Bernard Tomic (Aus), (21) Milos Raonic (Can), (22) Alexandr Dolgopolov (Ukr), (23) Andreas Seppi (Ita), (24) Marcel Granollers (Spa), (25) Stanislas Wawrinka (Swi), (26) Mikhail Youzhny (Rus), (27) Philipp Kohlschreiber (Ger), (28) Radek Stepanek (Cze), (29) Julien Benneteau (Fra), (30) Andy Roddick (USA), (31) Florian Mayer (Ger), (32) Kevin Anderson (Rsa)
Add Ladies Singles:
(1) Maria Sharapova (Rus), (2) Victoria Azarenka (Blr), (3) Agnieszka Radwanska (Pol), (4) Petra Kvitova (Cze), (5) Samantha Stosur (Aus), (6) Serena Williams (USA), (7) Caroline Wozniacki (Den), (8) Angelique Kerber (Ger), (9) Marion Bartoli (Fra), (10) Sara Errani (Ita), (11) Na Li (Chn), (12) Vera Zvonareva (Rus), (13) Dominika Cibulkova (Svk), (14) Ana Ivanovic (Ser), (15) Sabine Lisicki (Ger), (16) Flavia Pennetta (Ita), (17) Maria Kirilenko (Rus), (18) Jelena Jankovic (Ser), (19) Lucie Safarova (Cze), (20) Nadia Petrova (Rus), (21) Roberta Vinci (Ita), (22) Julia Goerges (Ger), (23) Petra Cetkovska (Cze), (24) Francesca Schiavone (Ita), (25) Jie Zheng (Chn), (26) Anabel Medina Garrigues (Spa), (27) Daniela Hantuchova (Svk), (28) Christina Mchale (USA), (29) Monica Niculescu (Rom), (30) Shuai Peng (Chn), (31) Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Rus), (32) Svetlana Kuznetsova (Rus)
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Wimbledon 2012: Andy Murray seeded No4 - The Guardian
Andy Murray has been seeded fourth for the Wimbledon men's singles championship. The world No1 and defending champion, Novak Djokovic, is first seed while Maria Sharapova heads the women's draw.
The women's seedings follow the WTA world rankings, which means the defending champion, Petra Kvitova, is seeded fourth. The only changes to the seedings reflect the absence of world No16 Kaia Kanepi and No18 Andrea Petkovic through injury.
The men's seeding system, meanwhile, takes into account performances on grass. This means the top five seeds follow the world rankings but David Ferrer and Tomas Berdych, ranked No6 and No7 respectively by the ATP, swap places for Wimbledon. Mardy Fish, the world No12, is seeded 10th. Bernard Tomic, who reached the quarter-finals last year, climbs from 27th to 20th.
Britain's Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins are No13 seeds in the men's doubles, while Andy Murray's brother Jamie is seeded No14, alongside his American partner Eric Butorac.
Seedings for Wimbledon men's singles (top 16)
1) Novak Djokovic
2) Rafael Nadal
3) Roger Federer
4) Andy Murray
5) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
6) Tomas Berdych
7) David Ferrer
8) Janko Tipsarevic
9) Juan Martin Del Potro
10) Mardy Fish
11) John Isner
12) Nicolás Almagro
13) Gilles Simon
14 Feliciano López
15) Juan Mónaco
16) Marin Cilic
Seedings for Wimbledon women's singles (top 16)
1) Maria Sharapova
2) Victoria Azarenka
3) Agnieszka Radwanska
4) Petra Kvitova
5) Samantha Stosur
6) Serena Williams
7) Caroline Wozniacki
8) Angelique Kerber
9) Marion Bartoli
10) Sara Errani
11) Li Na
12) Vera Zvonareva
13) Dominika Cibulkova
14) Ana Ivanovic
15) Sabine Lisicki
16) Flavia Pennetta
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Wimbledon Tennis Aces Supply Chain Challenges - Forbes
As the oldest organized tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon has become famous for its traditions. Every player must wear white, it always rains, a “Brit” usually has a spectacular failure in the semi-final and of course, the much loved (and often overpriced) strawberries and cream are gorged upon. But this year, more than ever, Wimbledon organizers are facing an astounding “supply and demand” challenge.
During the Wimbledon fortnight, it is estimated that spectators will consume 61,730 pound (28,000 kilos ) of English strawberries and 7,000 liters of cream. And these aren’t just any old wild or imported strawberries. The official Wimbledon strawberry is the Elsanta variety, which are Grade 1 English strawberries from specially registered farms in Kent. They are grown to be at peak freshness for Wimbledon, picked fresh the day before being served, transported to Wimbledon by 5:30 a.m. every morning, and are individually inspected before being hulled (removing the green stem from the top of the berry). Strawberries are then served by the punnet (a baskets used for selling fruits and berries) of no less than 10 strawberries topped with (of course) double cream.
This is a supply chain over 130 years in the making that runs to perfection.
Unfortunately, Britain had the wettest April on record this year. And with more rain forecast, the lack of sun is extremely bad news for fruit and vegetable farmers, and particularly the Wimbledon strawberry growers. At the pre-Wimbledon tournament at Queen’s Club, the rain soaked attendees were forced to eat (dare I say it) Dutch pineberries (a white strawberry).
And strawberries are not the only product that can’t afford a double fault in its supply chain and reach Wimbledon at the top if its game. In 2011 a staggering 52,200 tennis balls were served up. And talking of serving, the following were consumed by the 500,000 attendees:
300,000 cups of tea and coffee
250,000 bottles of water
190,000 sandwiches
150,000 bath buns, scones, pasties and doughnuts
150,000 glasses of Pimm’s
Source: www.forbes.com
Wimbledon 2012: 10 Must-See London Destinations - YAHOO!
Tennis fans who are lucky enough to see matches at Wimbledon in person do not have to restrict themselves to simply watching tennis. London is one of the oldest modern cities and is filled with dazzling architecture and a rich history. There are simply many sights you cannot afford to miss.
Take some time in between watching tennis matches to check out these 10 tourist destinations:
Buckingham Palace: The actual residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace is one of the most iconic buildings in London and is located in the heart of the city. Time your visit so that you can witness the ceremonial changing of the guard.
Tower of London: Constructed more than 900 years ago, the Tower of London is home to her majesty's crown jewels, which are on display for tourists and visitors alike to view. The edifice once served as a royal palace, a prison, an armory and an animal zoo. It is now open for public tours and viewing. Located in central London, the Tower of London remains one of the city's biggest tourist attractions.
Westminster Abbey: One of the most significant religious structures in British and world history. The abbey, which is almost 1,000 years old, is the headquarters of the Anglican Church and the final resting place for 17 British monarchs. Westminster Abey is also a burial place for prominent figures in British history, including Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, Dr. Samuel Johnson and Charles Darwin.
St. Paul's Cathedral: One of the most recognizable buildings in London, St. Paul's Cathedral is the highlight of the London skyline. Built between 1675 and 1710, the cathedral's features include The Aspe, a memorial chapel, which is dedicated to fallen soldiers from World War II; the Quire, the sitting place of the choir and priest during cathedral; the Grand Organ; and the High Altar.
Windsor Castle: Built more than 900 years ago, Windsor Castle remains the oldest occupied castle anywhere in the world. It is also the largest with 480,000 square feet of floor space. On the grounds, you can check out St George's Chapel and see the tomb of King Henry VIII. It is considered the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II.
London Zoo: If you want to see the world's oldest zoo, this is the place. The London Zoo first opened in 1847 and is home to 767 different animal species. It contains London's only living rainforest and you can check out all sorts of rainforest species. There are also exhibits devoted to African mammals and nocturnal animals that accurately recreate their natural habitats.
Thames River: Taking a cruise on Thames River will take you through central London. With a length of 215 miles or 346 kilometers, it is the longest river that flows entirely within the borders of England. A cruise on the Thames is a great way to see multiple landmarks -- including some of the city's most famous architecture -- all at once.
Stamford Bridge Stadium: Soccer fans won't want to miss a chance to head over to Fulham and see the home stadium of Chelsea FC -- one of the world's most famous English football clubs. Visitors can check out the Chelsea Museum, which offers an interactive tour through the history of the club.
The Monument: There is no better way of enjoying a bird's eye view of London than climbing the Monument. It is one of the oldest stone columns in the world, built to commemorate the Great Fire of London that occurred in 1666. It stands 202 feet high and is located 202 feet from the spot where the fire was believed to have started. Visitors who climb all 311 steps on the Monument are awarded a certificate recognizing their achievement.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Get a glimpse into the past with a visit to a modern reconstruction of the open-air theatre where William Shakespeare's plays were originally performed. It is a detailed recreation of the original Globe Theatre first built in 1599 and eventually destroyed by fire in 1613. It stands about 750 feet from the site of the original theatre and first opened in 1997.
John Coon has covered tennis at all levels as a sports reporter based in Salt Lake City. Coon grew up in a tennis loving family. All three of his sisters played competitively and he enjoys playing at a recreational level.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
Murray admits feeling Wimbledon pressure after defeat to Tipsarevic at Stoke Park - Daily Mail
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Andy Murray insists the weight of expectation shrouding his Wimbledon performance remains despite Britain's busy sporting calendar this summer.
Murray's unconvincing preparations for SW19 continued on Wednesday when he was beaten 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-10 by Janko Tipsarevic at The Boodles tournament.
It was only his second match on grass following his first-round exit from the AEGON Championships last week and he will return to the grand setting of Stoke Park on Thursday.
SW19 preparations: Andy Murray in action against Janko Tipsarevic at the Boodles Tournament at Stoke Park
Wimbledon begins on Monday and the 25-year-old insists he will feel the pressure as acutely as ever, even if the likes of Euro 2012, London 2012 and The Open are competing for the public's attention.
'Every year it makes no difference to me whether a big football competition or the Olympics is on,' Murray said. 'It's the same because I always put pressure on myself to do well.
'Every time you play at the big events you want to prove you're at the top and I'll try to do that at Wimbledon.
No home comforts: Murray was unable to post his first grass court win of the year in Buckinghamshire
'I reached the semi-finals last year and you want to do better every year you play at Wimbledon.
'It's going to be tough, there are a lot of tough players around, big servers with big games that are very tough early on, especially on grass.'
Murray hopes Britain will be celebrating a summer of sporting excellence.
'The whole summer will be exciting because there are so many big events on like Euro 2012 and the Olympics,' he said. 'Hopefully a lot of the teams and individuals can perform well over the next few months because it will be great for British sport.'
Murray, who is installed as Wimbledon fourth seed, was subjected to a challenging afternoon by Tipsarevic. The Scot welcomed the work-out against the Serbian world No 8.
Power game: Murray serves to his Serbian opponent during his three-set defeat on Wednesday
'It's always good to get matches in before a big event, especially against a top 10 player so it was a good test,' he said. 'I was moving much better than I was a week ago at Queen's, I wasn't slipping around as much which will be important for Wimbledon.
'I'm hitting the ball very well and practice has been very good over the last few days.
'I've got another match here tomorrow and then I'll spend two or three days at Wimbledon before the tournament starts.'
Heading for the beach, Janko? A relaxed-looking Tipsarevic was too strong for Murray
Reigning and deposed champions, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal respectively, have been installed as first and second seeds, but Murray is unable to choose between the two.
'I don't think there's a clear favourite. They've both done unbelievably well and have been so consistent at the Slams,' he said. 'Rafa's won the last few matches against Novak, but Rafa's always found it very against about him, especially over the last couple of years. I can't pick one.'
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
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