After 4 months after the halt, NBA employers finally agree see hope. US media reported yesterday, halt may be declared terminated today.
As representatives of employers, NBA Chief Stern and players' Union Executive Chairman Bili·hengte is entered the Conference with a smile. A reporter asked Hunter when I can make significant progress in the negotiations. Hunt also did not speak, standing in the stern shouting behind the scenes : " tomorrow! " People have laughed. Hunter also said with a smile : " I hope tomorrow will be able to reach agreement. Stern smile is a good signal, means that we are not far from reaching a new agreement. " Stern subsequently said that if the parties cannot reach an agreement in the next few days, that would be a very " fail " thing.
Employers had said that after both sides settled on the system construction will begin on the BRI percentage of income distribution problems. After the end of yesterday's negotiations, both parties implying that you can talk about BRI, this means that the two sides have agreed on system construction problems.
From team executives to player agents now, everyone is very optimistic to reach an agreement, believe that the new, if not all 82 regular match of the season, at least, not lose too much. Many US media said the NBA likely today officially announced the halt closed.
2011年10月28日星期五
materials and ski shape to suit the skier's
Skis for mountain/backcountry/cross-country free range skiing are designed for skiing on unbroken snow where an established track is lacking. These skis are characteristically 10 cm or more in width and often fitted with cable bindings to provide general sturdiness, and to make it easier to extract one's feet from deep snow banks, in case it should be impossible to reach the bindings by hand. This is also the model used by military forces trained to fight in winter conditions, and the most closely related to the original ski. The widest backcountry skis are often called Big Mountain skis.
These skis are specifically designed for moguls. They typically have a different flex pattern, are narrower and have a smaller sidecut than a common carving ski. The differences in the flex pattern of the ski are made to let the ski absorb the impact of the moguls with the tip, and to have a tail stiff enough to push on the last mogul, while not being as stiff as it won't bend on it.
Most skis are mass-produced in large factories, with runs of 50,000 pairs of a specific model and size to achieve economies of scale. Since 2004 a few small companies have emerged in the United States dedicated to crafting custom-made skis, one pair at a time, each pair custom-designed for a specific customer. Best know of these shops are Wagner Custom (Telluride, Colorado),
Igneous (Jackson, Wyoming)and Folsom (Boulder, Colorado). The custom-design process typically begins with a detailed questionnaire and interview, which the designer uses to determine the skier's needs. The designer can change flex, materials and ski shape to suit the skier's skills, weight and target snow and terrain. Core materials, structural components, base and edge materials can be of superior quality and durability. Customers often design their own topskins.
These skis are specifically designed for moguls. They typically have a different flex pattern, are narrower and have a smaller sidecut than a common carving ski. The differences in the flex pattern of the ski are made to let the ski absorb the impact of the moguls with the tip, and to have a tail stiff enough to push on the last mogul, while not being as stiff as it won't bend on it.
Most skis are mass-produced in large factories, with runs of 50,000 pairs of a specific model and size to achieve economies of scale. Since 2004 a few small companies have emerged in the United States dedicated to crafting custom-made skis, one pair at a time, each pair custom-designed for a specific customer. Best know of these shops are Wagner Custom (Telluride, Colorado),
Igneous (Jackson, Wyoming)and Folsom (Boulder, Colorado). The custom-design process typically begins with a detailed questionnaire and interview, which the designer uses to determine the skier's needs. The designer can change flex, materials and ski shape to suit the skier's skills, weight and target snow and terrain. Core materials, structural components, base and edge materials can be of superior quality and durability. Customers often design their own topskins.
The fact that the foot is only attached
The Telemark ski is a downhill or touring ski, where the binding attaches only at the toe. The Telemark ski was the first ski with a significant side cut, and evolved in the Telemark region of southern Norway early in the 19th century. It was popularized by Sondre Norheim of Morgedal in Telemark, when he demonstrated the ski and the Telemark style of skiing to the public at Christiana, Norway beginning in 1868. The fact that the foot is only attached to the ski at the toes means that flexible ski boots are worn. The primary turning technique involves pushing one foot forward and lifting the heel of the other foot.
Cross-country skis are very light and narrow, and usually have slight sidecut, though some newer skis are a sidecut more like an alpine ski. The boots attach to the bindings at the toes only. Three binding systems are popular: Rottefella's NNN, Salomon's SNS profil, and SNS pilot.
The ski bases are waxed to reduce friction during forward motion, and kick wax can also be applied for adhesion when walking uphill. Some waxless models may have patterns on the bottom to increase the friction when the ski slides backward.
The two major techniques are classical (traditional striding) and freestyle or skating, which was developed in the 1980s. Skating skis are shorter than classical skis and do not need grip wax. The skating technique is used in biathlons. V1 skating is done when going up a hill and one arm is the lead arm which poles ahead of the second with its side. V2 skating is done while going down a hill or on a flat area. It involves poling with every stride of the ski.
Cross-country skis are very light and narrow, and usually have slight sidecut, though some newer skis are a sidecut more like an alpine ski. The boots attach to the bindings at the toes only. Three binding systems are popular: Rottefella's NNN, Salomon's SNS profil, and SNS pilot.
The ski bases are waxed to reduce friction during forward motion, and kick wax can also be applied for adhesion when walking uphill. Some waxless models may have patterns on the bottom to increase the friction when the ski slides backward.
The two major techniques are classical (traditional striding) and freestyle or skating, which was developed in the 1980s. Skating skis are shorter than classical skis and do not need grip wax. The skating technique is used in biathlons. V1 skating is done when going up a hill and one arm is the lead arm which poles ahead of the second with its side. V2 skating is done while going down a hill or on a flat area. It involves poling with every stride of the ski.
2011年10月26日星期三
2008 first victory
Following a drop outside the top 75 in the World Golf Rankings and another season of questions about if he'd ever win a major, the 31-year-old Spaniard was rumored to be so frustrated with his game that he was contemplating walking away from golf.
Fast-forward 12 months and it's obvious Garcia has no intention of hanging up his clubs anytime soon. After an impressive 11-shot victory on Sunday at the Castelló Masters -- the third largest margin of victory in European Tour history -- maybe all Garcia needed was a little home cooking to get his first win since 2008.
It was clear from the way Garcia was playing prior to the tournament, in his hometown of Castellon, Spain, that the 31-year-old was on the verge of getting back to his previous form that saw him rise to No. 2 in the World Rankings at one point in his career.
Garcia had only missed one cut all season, and posted a number of impressive finishes that made you believe he may very well get rid of the BPTNWAM -- best player to never win a major -- tag in the near future.
Once considered one of the brashest players in the sport, Garcia still has an edge to him, but since the death of mentor and friend Seve Ballesteros, his on-course demeanor has improved. To the point that you now have to wonder if his passing caused Garcia to take a step back, reassess his game, and dedicate himself to getting his career back on track.
Fast-forward 12 months and it's obvious Garcia has no intention of hanging up his clubs anytime soon. After an impressive 11-shot victory on Sunday at the Castelló Masters -- the third largest margin of victory in European Tour history -- maybe all Garcia needed was a little home cooking to get his first win since 2008.
It was clear from the way Garcia was playing prior to the tournament, in his hometown of Castellon, Spain, that the 31-year-old was on the verge of getting back to his previous form that saw him rise to No. 2 in the World Rankings at one point in his career.
Garcia had only missed one cut all season, and posted a number of impressive finishes that made you believe he may very well get rid of the BPTNWAM -- best player to never win a major -- tag in the near future.
Once considered one of the brashest players in the sport, Garcia still has an edge to him, but since the death of mentor and friend Seve Ballesteros, his on-course demeanor has improved. To the point that you now have to wonder if his passing caused Garcia to take a step back, reassess his game, and dedicate himself to getting his career back on track.
Boxer
The sport of boxing has two internationally recognized boxing halls of fame; the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) and the World Boxing Hall of Fame (WBHF), with the IBHOF being the more widely recognized boxing hall of fame.
The WBHF was founded by Everett L. Sanders in 1980. Since its inception the WBHOF has never had a permanent location or museum, which has allowed the more recent IBHOF to garner more publicity and prestige. Among the notable names in the WBHF are Ricardo "Finito" Lopez, Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, Michael Carbajal, Khaosai Galaxy, Henry Armstrong, Jack Johnson, Roberto Durán, George Foreman, Ceferino Garcia,and Salvador Sanchez. Boxing's International Hall of Fame was inspired by a tribute an American town held for two local heroes in 1982. The town, Canastota, New York, (which is about 15 miles (24 km) east of Syracuse, via the New York State Thruway), honored former world welterweight/middleweight champion Carmen Basilio and his nephew, former world welterweight champion Billy Backus. The people of Canastota raised money for the tribute which inspired the idea of creating an official, annual hall of fame for notable boxers.
The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened in Canastota in 1989. The first inductees in 1990 included Jack Johnson, Benny Leonard, Jack Dempsey, Henry Armstrong, Sugar Ray Robinson, Archie Moore, and Muhammad Ali. Other world-class figures include Salvador Sanchez, Roberto "Manos de Piedra" Durán, Ricardo Lopez, Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, Vicente Saldivar, Ismael Laguna, Eusebio Pedroza, Carlos Monzón, Azumah Nelson, Rocky Marciano, Pipino Cuevas and Ken Buchanan. The Hall of Fame's induction ceremony is held every June as part of a four-day event.
The fans who come to Canastota for the Induction Weekend are treated to a number of events, including scheduled autograph sessions, boxing exhibitions, a parade featuring past and present inductees, and the induction ceremony itself
The WBHF was founded by Everett L. Sanders in 1980. Since its inception the WBHOF has never had a permanent location or museum, which has allowed the more recent IBHOF to garner more publicity and prestige. Among the notable names in the WBHF are Ricardo "Finito" Lopez, Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, Michael Carbajal, Khaosai Galaxy, Henry Armstrong, Jack Johnson, Roberto Durán, George Foreman, Ceferino Garcia,and Salvador Sanchez. Boxing's International Hall of Fame was inspired by a tribute an American town held for two local heroes in 1982. The town, Canastota, New York, (which is about 15 miles (24 km) east of Syracuse, via the New York State Thruway), honored former world welterweight/middleweight champion Carmen Basilio and his nephew, former world welterweight champion Billy Backus. The people of Canastota raised money for the tribute which inspired the idea of creating an official, annual hall of fame for notable boxers.
The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened in Canastota in 1989. The first inductees in 1990 included Jack Johnson, Benny Leonard, Jack Dempsey, Henry Armstrong, Sugar Ray Robinson, Archie Moore, and Muhammad Ali. Other world-class figures include Salvador Sanchez, Roberto "Manos de Piedra" Durán, Ricardo Lopez, Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, Vicente Saldivar, Ismael Laguna, Eusebio Pedroza, Carlos Monzón, Azumah Nelson, Rocky Marciano, Pipino Cuevas and Ken Buchanan. The Hall of Fame's induction ceremony is held every June as part of a four-day event.
The fans who come to Canastota for the Induction Weekend are treated to a number of events, including scheduled autograph sessions, boxing exhibitions, a parade featuring past and present inductees, and the induction ceremony itself
2011年10月24日星期一
GUCCI China headquarters address does not exist
Following are several stores in Shenzhen exit staff complaints "abuse staff", the international famous luxury brand GUCCI recently was part of the user exposes a service a number of vulnerabilities, since not even the creation of a unified domestic customer service call. Once experienced quality disputes, consumers often nowhere.
Buy luxury products difficult to enjoy after-sales service
"Buy GUCCI (GUCCI) bags, made with less than two months has the quality problem, and the how to complain about? Only to find GUCCI website that there was no quality of after-sales service telephone and telephone complaints. "Has recently published the above questions on Twitter.
Journalists found after a search, like this, after buying luxury goods, experienced service or maintenance "lack" of people and there are many, many people on the Internet about their purchase international brand-name was encountered an awkward experience.
Netizen "Desperate mushroom King" said that in the United States bought a pair of ancient Chi sunglasses and accidentally remove a rather special screws. He went to a shop in Beijing when repaired, coordinating more than half an hour later only to be told, screw needed order, we must wait for half a year; the most critical is not only the needs of consumers to pay all costs, and must be presented when purchasing glasses the original credentials. The ancient Chi of friends in a London shop maintenance, not just what credentials would be all right to, and spent 35 minutes, and then repaired.
Missing GUCCI China headquarters address
After-sales service for part of the renowned luxury brands exist problems, journalists conducted field surveys.
Shanghai Golden Centre Mall GUCCI store staff indicated that, if it is in our store to purchase merchandise, customers shopping receipt, you can direct store in Shanghai any GUCCI after-sale; but if the purchase receipt was lost, must be to the original place of purchase enquiries regarding consumer records and other supporting materials. Stores after accepting first for product photographing, and asked the company prices respond within 7 business days of consumers, "generally speaking, there is no warranty, but the company will look at whether man-made damage, such as metrics to determine maintenance costs. ”
For those who suffer for customer service or product quality problems, even more annoying is that in addition to the stores and sales staff, consumers found little to brand the company itself. GUCCI's China headquarters in Shanghai, but reporters found, whether it is called 114 directory inquiries, or via Internet search, cannot find GUCCI China headquarters the exact address, or phone.
Reporters found that many well-known international luxury brands in China mainland market, so far remain in relies on stores to troubleshoot any service problems. In addition to GUCCI, Hermès, fragrance at Cornell (CHANEL), Ferragamo (FERRAGAMO) and many other brands have been in the country to establish a single customer service call.
International brand after-sales services should be consolidated
"For many international brands, and their importance for Chinese consumers ' interests, far can't keep up with their importance for Chinese consumers ' wallets. "Shanghai Tang Jiancheng Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice of the consumer protection Committee, told reporters that in recent years, with the rapid growth of commodity sales, consumer complaints for luxury goods are rising year by year trend. However, a number of international famous brand of after-sales service is less than the local enterprises and products, lack of Chinese language instructions for use of goods, there is even a translation error.
Shanghai law firm partner Wu Dong said: "as a leading and high end of multinational enterprises, in addition to the brand image and product quality, service quality should also be better than other brand; wherever consumers purchase goods, you can enjoy the same high standard of service.
Buy luxury products difficult to enjoy after-sales service
"Buy GUCCI (GUCCI) bags, made with less than two months has the quality problem, and the how to complain about? Only to find GUCCI website that there was no quality of after-sales service telephone and telephone complaints. "Has recently published the above questions on Twitter.
Journalists found after a search, like this, after buying luxury goods, experienced service or maintenance "lack" of people and there are many, many people on the Internet about their purchase international brand-name was encountered an awkward experience.
Netizen "Desperate mushroom King" said that in the United States bought a pair of ancient Chi sunglasses and accidentally remove a rather special screws. He went to a shop in Beijing when repaired, coordinating more than half an hour later only to be told, screw needed order, we must wait for half a year; the most critical is not only the needs of consumers to pay all costs, and must be presented when purchasing glasses the original credentials. The ancient Chi of friends in a London shop maintenance, not just what credentials would be all right to, and spent 35 minutes, and then repaired.
Missing GUCCI China headquarters address
After-sales service for part of the renowned luxury brands exist problems, journalists conducted field surveys.
Shanghai Golden Centre Mall GUCCI store staff indicated that, if it is in our store to purchase merchandise, customers shopping receipt, you can direct store in Shanghai any GUCCI after-sale; but if the purchase receipt was lost, must be to the original place of purchase enquiries regarding consumer records and other supporting materials. Stores after accepting first for product photographing, and asked the company prices respond within 7 business days of consumers, "generally speaking, there is no warranty, but the company will look at whether man-made damage, such as metrics to determine maintenance costs. ”
For those who suffer for customer service or product quality problems, even more annoying is that in addition to the stores and sales staff, consumers found little to brand the company itself. GUCCI's China headquarters in Shanghai, but reporters found, whether it is called 114 directory inquiries, or via Internet search, cannot find GUCCI China headquarters the exact address, or phone.
Reporters found that many well-known international luxury brands in China mainland market, so far remain in relies on stores to troubleshoot any service problems. In addition to GUCCI, Hermès, fragrance at Cornell (CHANEL), Ferragamo (FERRAGAMO) and many other brands have been in the country to establish a single customer service call.
International brand after-sales services should be consolidated
"For many international brands, and their importance for Chinese consumers ' interests, far can't keep up with their importance for Chinese consumers ' wallets. "Shanghai Tang Jiancheng Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice of the consumer protection Committee, told reporters that in recent years, with the rapid growth of commodity sales, consumer complaints for luxury goods are rising year by year trend. However, a number of international famous brand of after-sales service is less than the local enterprises and products, lack of Chinese language instructions for use of goods, there is even a translation error.
Shanghai law firm partner Wu Dong said: "as a leading and high end of multinational enterprises, in addition to the brand image and product quality, service quality should also be better than other brand; wherever consumers purchase goods, you can enjoy the same high standard of service.
Fashion Week schedule of War
Four fashion week is usually held one after another: New York City for eight days, then five days in London, Milan for seven days, and finally Paris nine days. Twice a year.
Fashion week for fall 2012 the order completely confused, which open to the media, especially department stores or stores to buy hand very headache: at the current published schedules, New York fashion week and Milan fashion week overlapped one day, completely overlap with London fashion week is from the beginning to the end.
For fashion companies, the consequences of this conflict even more serious: imagine if no one is to watch their show is going to be? It cost them a lot of money, but also brand product showcase of the biannual.
Origin of the entire event this summer: New York announced postponed September 2012 without the prior consultation with fashion week schedule, want to avoid the labor day weekend. London itself with the agenda pushing back. But Milan are dissatisfied about this. Italy fashion Association cannot rashly changed schedules.
Association President Mario Boselli on Friday once again made it clear that: Milan will not change in New York and London "suddenly" announced before the morning a prearranged schedule. Fashion magazine editors and buyers can only, at its option, decide what to enter fashion week
Milan fashion week schedule announced in March 2010 have been from September 19, 2012, he said, "because previously and did not reach any agreements, which at that time no one objected".
He thinks New York and London with attitude "arrogant and aggressive", "put forward by totally unreasonable, intended to impose unilateral". But he offered negotiations on arrangements for after 2013.
Has made four major fashion weeks in New York in 2008 there was an agreement that required New York fashion week by September and the second begins on Thursday. And this year this day than in previous years to late.
But the Milan and Paris, New York is considered it not defensible: the Protocol only provides for a three-year period, and there is no default can continue extension.
New York fashion designers Association you want to be able to solve this dilemma: "the discussions we have been working with cities, hoping to find a solution to the ongoing conflict scenarios, as well as the long-term agreement".
Argues that "If Milan, were held in New York and London fashion week, that we all be so", therefore the urgent need "to find a programme to satisfy interests in four cities".
From an economic point of view, Milan and Paris fashion week fashion Zhou Yuan more important than New York and London fashion week. Many observers said that London was the big loser of the conflict, fashion show of the industries most likely abandon it switched to Milan fashion week.
Only the Paris fashion week exposed to the conflict. She maintained previously announced schedule, that is, after the Milan fashion week, and three other party does not have any conflicts at all.
Fashion week for fall 2012 the order completely confused, which open to the media, especially department stores or stores to buy hand very headache: at the current published schedules, New York fashion week and Milan fashion week overlapped one day, completely overlap with London fashion week is from the beginning to the end.
For fashion companies, the consequences of this conflict even more serious: imagine if no one is to watch their show is going to be? It cost them a lot of money, but also brand product showcase of the biannual.
Origin of the entire event this summer: New York announced postponed September 2012 without the prior consultation with fashion week schedule, want to avoid the labor day weekend. London itself with the agenda pushing back. But Milan are dissatisfied about this. Italy fashion Association cannot rashly changed schedules.
Association President Mario Boselli on Friday once again made it clear that: Milan will not change in New York and London "suddenly" announced before the morning a prearranged schedule. Fashion magazine editors and buyers can only, at its option, decide what to enter fashion week
Milan fashion week schedule announced in March 2010 have been from September 19, 2012, he said, "because previously and did not reach any agreements, which at that time no one objected".
He thinks New York and London with attitude "arrogant and aggressive", "put forward by totally unreasonable, intended to impose unilateral". But he offered negotiations on arrangements for after 2013.
Has made four major fashion weeks in New York in 2008 there was an agreement that required New York fashion week by September and the second begins on Thursday. And this year this day than in previous years to late.
But the Milan and Paris, New York is considered it not defensible: the Protocol only provides for a three-year period, and there is no default can continue extension.
New York fashion designers Association you want to be able to solve this dilemma: "the discussions we have been working with cities, hoping to find a solution to the ongoing conflict scenarios, as well as the long-term agreement".
Argues that "If Milan, were held in New York and London fashion week, that we all be so", therefore the urgent need "to find a programme to satisfy interests in four cities".
From an economic point of view, Milan and Paris fashion week fashion Zhou Yuan more important than New York and London fashion week. Many observers said that London was the big loser of the conflict, fashion show of the industries most likely abandon it switched to Milan fashion week.
Only the Paris fashion week exposed to the conflict. She maintained previously announced schedule, that is, after the Milan fashion week, and three other party does not have any conflicts at all.
2011年10月21日星期五
Tiger should go back to his best
THOUSAND OAKS, California - For the first time this year, Tiger Woods has strung together three good rounds with the quality of his ball-striking and the coolness of his course management suggesting he is back to his best.
Having delayed the start of his 2010 campaign after being engulfed by a torrid sex scandal, the 14-times major champion is now ideally placed to end it with a long-awaited victory at the Chevron World Challenge that he hosts.
Woods opened with a sparkling seven-under-par 65 on the undulating Sherwood Country Club layout and followed up with a 66 and 68 to lead the elite field of 18 by four strokes going into Sunday's final round.
While the former world number one has taken great pains this week to say he is still a work in progress after enduring his worst season as a professional, his peers have been much more forthright.
"His short game and putting is superb, as always," Britain's Graeme McDowell told reporters after carding a 68 in Saturday's third round to lie alone in second at 13-under 203.
"He barely missed a fairway, and that's more like him of course. When the long clubs start misbehaving, that's when he gets into trouble but today he controlled the ball well.
"It was great to play alongside the best player that's ever played," added the Northern Irishman, who was paired with Woods in the final grouping. "It's good to see him playing well."
Britain's Rory McIlroy played with Woods in Friday's second round and was also impressed by the former world number one's form.
"He just played really solid golf," said the 21-year-old. "I haven't watched a lot of him this year but, what I have seen, it looked like mentally he wasn't quite there. Now he's in a better place."
Former United States Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger has watched the resurgent Woods on television this week and in his view his fellow American was clearly back to his best.
"Tiger is standing the club straight up on (his) practice backswing instead of over-rotating arms and laying (the) club off and around him," Azinger said in a posting on the social network Twitter. "Awesome change.
"His practice follow through is better with hands low and club in front of him. His actual swing is very close to practice routine. He's back!"
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Having delayed the start of his 2010 campaign after being engulfed by a torrid sex scandal, the 14-times major champion is now ideally placed to end it with a long-awaited victory at the Chevron World Challenge that he hosts.
Woods opened with a sparkling seven-under-par 65 on the undulating Sherwood Country Club layout and followed up with a 66 and 68 to lead the elite field of 18 by four strokes going into Sunday's final round.
While the former world number one has taken great pains this week to say he is still a work in progress after enduring his worst season as a professional, his peers have been much more forthright.
"His short game and putting is superb, as always," Britain's Graeme McDowell told reporters after carding a 68 in Saturday's third round to lie alone in second at 13-under 203.
"He barely missed a fairway, and that's more like him of course. When the long clubs start misbehaving, that's when he gets into trouble but today he controlled the ball well.
"It was great to play alongside the best player that's ever played," added the Northern Irishman, who was paired with Woods in the final grouping. "It's good to see him playing well."
Britain's Rory McIlroy played with Woods in Friday's second round and was also impressed by the former world number one's form.
"He just played really solid golf," said the 21-year-old. "I haven't watched a lot of him this year but, what I have seen, it looked like mentally he wasn't quite there. Now he's in a better place."
Former United States Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger has watched the resurgent Woods on television this week and in his view his fellow American was clearly back to his best.
"Tiger is standing the club straight up on (his) practice backswing instead of over-rotating arms and laying (the) club off and around him," Azinger said in a posting on the social network Twitter. "Awesome change.
"His practice follow through is better with hands low and club in front of him. His actual swing is very close to practice routine. He's back!"
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Davis Cup final for the fourth time in history
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro on Sunday celebrated his country's qualification to the Davis Cup final for the fourth time in history.
"I am happy, though it is a shame to finish this way because it was probable that I could have won. We didn't deserve to win due to this. I am Djokovic's friend and I feel bad because he made this great effort and finish like that. He is a great player," said Del Potro about world number one Novak Djokovic, who retired his game due to injury.
Del Potro was leading by 7-6, 3-0 on Sunday when Djokovic retired the game played in Belgrade Arena, sending Argentina to the Davis Cup final against Spain on December 2 to 4.
The Argentine player told a sports television channel that "we always believed we could win" the series against the defending champion. Argentina has never won the Davis Cup.
Argentina has played three finals before: in 1981 against the United States in Cincinnati (1-3), in 2006 against Russia in Moscow (2-3) and in 2008 against Spain in Mar del Plata (1-3).
"I am happy, though it is a shame to finish this way because it was probable that I could have won. We didn't deserve to win due to this. I am Djokovic's friend and I feel bad because he made this great effort and finish like that. He is a great player," said Del Potro about world number one Novak Djokovic, who retired his game due to injury.
Del Potro was leading by 7-6, 3-0 on Sunday when Djokovic retired the game played in Belgrade Arena, sending Argentina to the Davis Cup final against Spain on December 2 to 4.
The Argentine player told a sports television channel that "we always believed we could win" the series against the defending champion. Argentina has never won the Davis Cup.
Argentina has played three finals before: in 1981 against the United States in Cincinnati (1-3), in 2006 against Russia in Moscow (2-3) and in 2008 against Spain in Mar del Plata (1-3).
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