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Saturday, 8 February 2014

Dubai’s Arabtec wins $6.1bn Aabar contract

Dubai’s Arabtec wins $6.1bn Aabar contract

 

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Dubai-based construction firm Arabtec said it would build 37 major buildings worth 22.44 billion dirhams ($6.1 billion) for Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in a fresh sign of the dramatic recovery of local estate markets.

 

Confirming a Reuters story on Saturday, Arabtec said the deal was one of the largest ever in the region’s real estate sector and Arabtec’s biggest by value.

 

In a bourse statement on Sunday, Arabtec also quoted Aabar Properties chairman Khadem Al Qubaisi as saying Aabar would in future assign all construction work in its $20 billion real estate portfolio around the world to Arabtec.

 

That portfolio includes projects in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Morocco, Jordan, Serbia and other countries.

 

Aabar, which also owns stakes in companies such as commodities trader Glencore (GLEN.L) and Italian bank UniCredit (CRDI.MI), holds about 22 percent of Arabtec.

 

Arabtec said it would start work this year on the new buildings, which would be mixed-use, residential and hotel towers, and that all the projects would be completed by 2020.

 

(Reuters, Dubai)

 

(Al Arabiya News, 2 Sunday February 2014 The Roman)

 

 

Thursday, 23 January 2014

Novak Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic

 

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Effort

 

Le Serbe Novak Djokovic renvoie une balle du Suisse Stanislas Wawrinka à l'Open d'Australie, à Melbourne.

 

Effort

 

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns a ball to Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka Australian Open in Melbourne.

 

(AFP - Mal Fairlough)

 

(Agence France-Presse, 22 Wednesday January 2014 The Roman)

(Text Translated: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 23 Thursday January 2013 The Roman)

 

 

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Wawrinka upsets champion Djokovic at Australian Open

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Wawrinka upsets champion Djokovic at Australian Open

 

Melbourne (AFP)

 

Stanislas Wawrinka dumped three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic out of the Australian Open after a thrilling five-set match on Tuesday.

 

The Swiss eighth seed beat Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7 in a four-hour quarter-final on Rod Laver Arena to set up a semi-final with Czech seventh seed Tomas Berdych.

 

(Agence France-Presse, 21 Tuesday January 2014 The Roman)

 

Friday, 29 November 2013

ATP rates 2 Nadal-Djokovic matches as tops of 2013

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ATP rates 2 Nadal-Djokovic matches as tops of 2013

 

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Madrid, Nov 28 (EFE).- Spanish world No. 1 Rafael Nadal's victory over Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the Montreal Masters and his five-set defeat of the Serbian in the French Open semis were chosen by the ATP World Tour as the two best matches of 2013.

 

Nadal's 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-2) win in Montreal was chosen as the best match at an ATP World Tour event, while his 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3-7), 9-7 triumph at Roland Garros was considered the best match at one of the four Grand Slam events, which are governed by the International Tennis Federation.

 

(Agencia EFE, 28 Thursday November 2013 The Roman)

 

Thursday, 28 November 2013

News: Joke

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News: Joke

 

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Novak Djokovic y Rafael Nadal

 

Los tenistas Novak Djokovic (i) y Rafael Nadal bromean durante un partido de exhibición en Buenos Aires el 24 de noviembre de 2013.

 

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

 

Tennis players Novak Djokovic (L) and Rafael Nadal joke during an exhibition match in Buenos Aires on 24 November 2013.

 

(AFP - Alejandro Pagni)

 

(Agence France-Presse, 26 Tuesday November 2013 The Roman)

(Edited and Translaed: R.S.F. tohiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 28 Thursday November 2013 The Roman)

 

Thursday, 14 November 2013

News: Novac Djokovic

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News: Novac Djokovic

 

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Urschrei

 

Urschrei: Tennis-Star Novak Djokovic aus Serbien macht seiner Freude nach seinem Sieg über den Spanier Rafael im ATP-Finale in London Luft.

 

Primal Scream

 

Primal Scream: Tennis star Novak Djokovic of Serbia makes his joy after his victory over the Spaniards Rafael in ATP finals in London air.

 

(AFP - Glyn Kirk)

 

(Agence France-Presse, 14 Thursday November 2013 The Roman)

(Edited and Translated: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 14 Thursday November 2013 The Roman)

 

 

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

News: Novak Djokovic

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News: Novak Djokovic

 

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Best one

 

Le Serbe Novak Djokovic porte le trophée du Masters de Londres après sa victoire en finale face à l'Espagnol Rafael Nadal, le 11 novembre 2013.

 

 

Holding the trophy

 

Serbia's Novak Djokovic poses with the Brad Drewett Trophy after beating Spain's Rafael Nadal in the singles final on the eighth day of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament in London.

 

(AFP - Glyn Kirk)

 

(Agence France-Presse, 12 Tuesday November 2013 The Roman)

(Edited: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 13 Wednesday November 2013 The Roman)

 

 

Monday, 11 November 2013

Nadal ready to go for broke in Djokovic showdown

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Nadal ready to go for broke in Djokovic showdown

 

London (AFP)

 

Rafael Nadal has warned defending champion Novak Djokovic to expect a ferocious battle as the Spaniard bids to win the ATP World Tour Finals for the first time on Monday.

 

World number one Nadal swept aside Roger Federer 7-5, 6-3 in the semi-finals on Sunday to book just his second appearance in the final of the prestigious season-ending event at London's O2 Arena.

 

The 13-time Grand Slam champion lost his only previous Tour Finals championship decider to Federer in 2010.

 

After spending seven months battling to recover from knee tendinitis, Nadal made a blistering return this year which has so far brought him 10 titles, including the French and US Opens, as well as top spot in the year-end world rankings.

 

With just one more match left before he can head home for a well-earned rest in Manacor, Nadal is determined to play at his most aggressive in his latest showdown with Djokovic, who will be looking for a third Tour Finals crown after beating Swiss seventh seed Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 6-3.

 

"For me every match means a lot and every tournament means a lot, but it's true that this tournament is special and I never had the chance to win here," Nadal said.

 

"So it will be great if I have the chance to finish the year with a victory. But I know a lot of work remains and probably the most difficult one is still to come.

 

"I think if I don't play my best tomorrow, I don't have a chance. I need to play more aggressive."

 

Nadal took just 79 minutes on Sunday to extend his dominance over Federer to 22 wins from their 32 meetings.

 

And with Djokovic not playing his semi-final until Sunday evening, Nadal was asked whether he may have an advantage with his extra recovery time.

 

"The final is tomorrow evening so it's not going to affect anything. If you had the final tomorrow afternoon, probably the player who is going to win tonight is going to be in a little bit worse position than me," Nadal said.

 

"But that's not the case. The winner will have a chance to sleep well in the morning."

 

Fittingly, after a season dominated by Nadal and Djokovic, the top two in the world rankings get the chance to face off the final tour prize this year.

 

Between them they have won three of the four Grand Slams in 2013, as well as 13 other titles.

 

Djokovic won their last clash, but Nadal holds a 22-16 edge over their 38 meetings, including a victory in the US Open final in September.

 

"The most important thing is on the toughest surface for me to play, I have been able to win four matches against top-eight players," Nadal said.

 

"Now there remains the last match. I hope to be ready for that. I know it's going to be a difficult one and I need to play my best match to have a chance."

 

Djokovic had little trouble setting up the dream finale as he brushed aside Wawrinka in one hour and 24 minutes to extend his winning run to 21 matches since the US Open.

 

"It's going to be a great final," he said.

 

"I hope all the crowd will enjoy it because we definitely do on the court.

 

"It's always a thrilling competition between me and Rafa. Let's say we know each other quite well. There'll be no secret between us on the court. The better will win."

 

(Agence France-Presse, 11 Monday November 2013 The Roman)

 

Thursday, 12 September 2013

News: US Open

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News: US Open

 

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Match!

 

People react during the match between Spain's Rafael Nadal to Serbian Novak Djokovic in the final of the US Open in New York

 

Match !

 

Des personnes réagissent lors du match opposant l'Espagnol Rafael Nadal au Serbe Novak Djokovic lors de la finale de l'US Open à New York

 

(AFP - Emmanuel Dunand)

 

(Agence France-Presse, 11 Wednesday September 2013 TheRoman)

(Edited: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 11 Wednesday September 2013 TheRoman)

 

 

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

News: US Open 2013 Final (Men’s Singles)

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News: US Open 2013 Final (Men’s Singles)

 

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The 2013 US Open the final winner: Rafael Nadal (The Kingdom of Spain)

 

N. Djokovic 2-6 6-3 4-6 1-6 R. Nadal

 

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(Text: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 11 Wednesday September 2013 The Roman)

 

Sunday, 8 September 2013

News: US Open: Spain and Serbia to Final

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News: US Open: Spain and Serbia to Final

 

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Rafa's hair

 

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal plays a point against France's Richard Gasquet during their 2013 US Open men's semi-final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 7, 2013.

 

(AFP - Emmanuel Dunand)

 

(Agence France-Presse, 8 Sunday September 2013 The Roman)

(Edited: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 9 Monday September 2013 The Roman)

 

News: US Open Semifinals (Men’s Singles)

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News: US Open Semifinals (Men’s Singles)

 

R. Gasquet 4-6 6-7 2-6 R. Nadal

 

N. Djokovic 2-6 7-6 3-6 6-3 6-4 S. Wawrink

 

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(Text: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 8 Sunday September 2013 The Roman)

 

 

Saturday, 7 September 2013

News: US Open Quarterfinals (Men’s Singles)

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News: US Open Quarterfinals (Men’s Singles)

 

N. Djokovic 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-0 M. Youzhny

 

A. Murray 4-6 3-6 2-6 S. Wawrinka

 

T. Robredo 0-6 2-6 2-6 R. Nadal

 

R. Gasquet 6-3 6-1 4-6 2-6 6-3 D. Ferrer

 

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(Text: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 7 Saturday September 2013 The Roman)

 

 

Sunday, 1 September 2013

US Open: Rafael Nadal en 8e de finale US Open: Rafael Nadal in the eighth-finals

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US Open: Rafael Nadal en 8e de finale

 

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Le N.2 mondial Rafael Nadal a préservé son bilan parfait sur dur cette saison grâce à une 18e victoire en passant facilement le 3e tour de l'US Open avec un succès 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 sur le Croate Ivan Dodig (38e à l'ATP).

 

L'Espagnol de 27 ans, qui affiche un bilan de 56 victoires et 3 défaites cette saison, rencontrera lundi l'Allemand Philipp Kohlscheiber (N.22) pour une place en quart de finale, où il pourrait bien se retrouver face à face au Suisse Roger Federer (N.7).

 

Kohlscheiber, tête de série N.22, a éliminé l'Américain John Isner (N.13) 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5).

 

C'est la deuxième fois d'affilée que l'Américain subit la loi de l'Allemand au même stade du même tournoi.

 

Après trois matches à New York, le Majorquin n'a de son côté pas perdu un set ni perdu son service et a passé moins de six heures au total sur le court.

 

Nadal a déjà remporté la bagatelle de neuf titres en 2013, dont trois Masters 1000 sur dur (Indian Wells en mars et l'enchaînement Montréal-Cincinnati en août).

 

Il effectue la meilleure saison de sa carrière alors même qu'il n'est revenu qu'en février d'une sérieuse blessure à un genou qui l'avait éloigné des courts pendant sept mois, manquant notamment les jeux Olympiques, l'US Open et l'Open d'Australie.

 

Nadal, vainqueur à Flushing Meadows en 2010, peut redevenir N.1 mondial à l'issue de l'US Open s'il remporte le titre et que le Novak Djokovic ne parvient pas en finale ou bien s'il parvient en finale et que le Serbe chute avant les quarts de finale.

 

(La Nouvelle, 1 septembre 2013 le Roman)

 

 

US Open: Rafael Nadal in the eighth-finals

 

The world No.2 Rafael Nadal has preserved its perfect record on hard this season with a 18th win easily from the third round of the US Open with a success, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 to Croatia's Ivan Dodig (38th in the ATP).

 

The Spanish 27-years, which shows a balance of 56 wins and 3 losses this season, will meet German Philipp Monday Kohlscheiber (N.22) for a place in the quarterfinals, where he could come face to face Switzerland's Roger Federer (N. 7).

 

Kohlscheiber, seeded N.22, eliminated American John Isner (N.13), 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5).

 

This is the second time in a row that the American subject to the law of the German at the same stage of the same tournament.

 

After three games in New York, Nadal has on his side not lost a set or lost his serve and spent less than six hours in total on the court.

 

Nadal has won a whopping nine titles in 2013, including three Masters 1000 on disk (Indian Wells in March and linking Montreal-Cincinnati in August).

 

It performs the best season of his career even though it returned in February from a serious knee injury which had far short seven months, including missing the Olympics, the US Open and the Australian Open.

 

Nadal, winner at Flushing Meadows in 2010, can become world No.1 after the US Open if he wins the title and the Novak Djokovic fails in the final or if it to the final and Serbian fall before the quarterfinals.

 

(La Nouvelle, 1 September 2013 The Roman)

(Text Translated: R.S.F. toshiki speed news press, Agence France-Presse, 1 September 2013 The Roman)