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Thứ Ba, 7 tháng 5, 2013

Justin Bieber fined for speeding in Dubai, reports say

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    Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs in a concert at the Atlantico pavilion in Lisbon March 11, 2013.Reuters

Justin Bieber is used to fans snapping his photo. Dubai police say he also triggered some speed cameras while driving a white Lamborghini during his stop in the Gulf city.

Dubai newspapers on Tuesday quoted a police official saying the megastar racked up a "number" of speeding fines before being pulled over.

The official was not named and no other details were given. The media office for the Dubai police referred to the newspaper reports when asked for comment.

Bieber's representatives didn't immediately return calls seeking comment.

It was not the only mishap for Bieber in Dubai.

He was jostled onstage Sunday as security guards tackled a fan who climbed out of the crowd during his second and final Dubai performance.

In a bit of showmanship of its own, the police in Dubai recently added a Lamborghini and other fast, flashy cars to its fleet.


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Thứ Ba, 5 tháng 3, 2013

Djokovic triumphant in Dubai

Novak Djokovic wins in Dubai

Djokovic ... enjoys the spoils of victory in Dubai. Source:AAP

Novak Djokovic forecast a more aggressive, attacking game in this month's Masters series events in the US after clinching a fourth Dubai Open title with a 7-5 6-3 win over Tomas Berdych on Saturday.

Playing his first tournament since retaining his Australian Open title, the world No.1 claimed his fifth title in six tournaments and extended his unbeaten run to 18 matches.

It was an athletically aggressive performance against world No.6 Berdych who had knocked out Roger Federer, the titleholder, in the semi-finals.

Djokovic believed his victory on Dubai's fast courts would stand him in good stead with the year's opening Masters event getting underway at Indian Wells, California in the next week.

"I haven't always been the player who loves to play on the fast, super-fast surfaces, but I'm happy because during the week I can also work on my aggression, coming into the net, using my serve better," he said.

"That's what I have done in this tournament and in particular over the years.

"I have been trying to work on a few things that can give me more variety in the game, and I can use that in the tournaments to come."

Berdych had chances to take control of the first set after making the first break of serve, but missed three chances to consolidate it, and also narrowly failed to convert three crucial break points in the following game.

These moments suggested that the biggest difference between the two men is a mental one, something indicated again near the end when Djokovic coped with a time violation warning from the umpire as he was serving for the match.

"To prevail like this and to be the last one standing is thrilling for me," said Djokovic of his 36th career title.

"It was a very close match and could have gone either way. It was never going to be an easy final because Tomas is a fantastic player. He's been on the tour a long time and is very experienced.

"He beat Federer in an incredible match," Djokovic added, referring to the three match points Berdych saved while halting the Grand Slam record-holder.


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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 2, 2013

Stosur reaches quarters in Dubai

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All smiles ... Aussie Sam Stosur advances to the quarter-finals at the Dubai Open. Source: News Limited

Defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska and Australia's Samantha Stosur led a parade of top seeds into thec quarter-finals on a Wednesday overshadowed by the abrupt withdrawal of Serena Williams with a back injury.

Williams, who became the oldest top-ranked woman on Monday, said she's had a sore back and ankle since the Australian Open, though she still reached the final in Doha last weekend.

Her departure, announced 45 minutes before she was due to face 11th-ranked Marion Bartoli, came a day after second-ranked Victoria Azarenka, who beat Williams in the Doha final, withdrew with a right foot bone bruise.

"I've just had some back problems the past couple weeks. It didn't get better," Williams said.

"I thought it would get better as the week went on, but it didn't. I don't want to keep pushing it and make it worse."

Former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki joined Radwanska in the quarters, brushing aside an error-prone Zheng Jie of China 6-1 6-0.

Former US Open champion Stosur got the better of Hseih Su-wei 6-4 6-0.

Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova also got past former No.1 Ana Ivanovic 7-5 7-6 (7-1).

The only upset on the day was fourth-seeded Angelique Kerber, who racked up 10 double faults in falling to

Roberta Vinci of Italy 5-7 6-1. It was the latest disappointment for the German, who crashed out of the Qatar Open in the round of 32.

Radwanska had a tougher-than-expected test in winning 7-5 6-3 against 18-year-old wild card Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan.


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Thứ Tư, 20 tháng 2, 2013

Stosur reaches quarters in Dubai

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All smiles ... Aussie Sam Stosur advances to the quarter-finals at the Dubai Open. Source: News Limited

Defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska and Australia's Samantha Stosur led a parade of top seeds into thec quarter-finals on a Wednesday overshadowed by the abrupt withdrawal of Serena Williams with a back injury.

Williams, who became the oldest top-ranked woman on Monday, said she's had a sore back and ankle since the Australian Open, though she still reached the final in Doha last weekend.

Her departure, announced 45 minutes before she was due to face 11th-ranked Marion Bartoli, came a day after second-ranked Victoria Azarenka, who beat Williams in the Doha final, withdrew with a right foot bone bruise.

"I've just had some back problems the past couple weeks. It didn't get better," Williams said.

"I thought it would get better as the week went on, but it didn't. I don't want to keep pushing it and make it worse."

Former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki joined Radwanska in the quarters, brushing aside an error-prone Zheng Jie of China 6-1 6-0.

Former US Open champion Stosur got the better of Hseih Su-wei 6-4 6-0.

Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova also got past former No.1 Ana Ivanovic 7-5 7-6 (7-1).

The only upset on the day was fourth-seeded Angelique Kerber, who racked up 10 double faults in falling to

Roberta Vinci of Italy 5-7 6-1. It was the latest disappointment for the German, who crashed out of the Qatar Open in the round of 32.

Radwanska had a tougher-than-expected test in winning 7-5 6-3 against 18-year-old wild card Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan.


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