Tennis Service Speed 251 Km Per Hour

Tennis giant Croatian Ivo Karlovic, the fastest service record when facing Germany in the race for the Davis Cup in Zagreb.

Karlovic recorded the speed of 251 kilometers per hour and broke the record previously held by U.S. tennis player, Andy Roddick, who recorded the 249.4 kilometers per hour.

Karlovic who has a 2.08-meter height record when paired with Ivan Dodig in the face of dual German Christopher Kas and Philipp Petzchner. He did so in the fourth set, although they then lost to the German partner.

In a statement on Sunday (03/06/2011), the International Tennis Federation (ITF) confirmed this record-breaking.

List of service loudest:
1. Ivo Karlovic (Croatia) - 251 km per hour - 2011 Davis Cup
2. Andy Roddick (USA) - 249.4 km per hour - 2004 Davis Cup
3. Roscoe Tanner (USA) - 246 km per hour, 1978 Palm Springs
4. Andy Roddick (USA) - 246 km per hour - 2004 Queen's Club
5. Ivo Karlovic (Croatia) - 246 km per hour - 2007 Nottingha

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U.S. to face Spain in the Quarterfinals

The U.S. team defeated host Chile 4-1 and will face the Spanish team in the Davis Cup quarterfinals.

In the match at the Estadio Nacional, Santiago, the United States to ensure the advantage after Andy Roddick beat Paul Capdeville 3-6 7-6 (2) 6-3, 6-3. Then John Isner beat Guillermo Rivera-Aranguiz 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-5.

U.S. will host a core team of Spain Rafael Nadal, the world's major players in the 8 to 10 July. Spain beat Belgium itself also by a score of 4-1

In other matches, defending champions India to get rid of Serbia 4-1, similar to Argentina a 4-1 win over Romania.

While the team made a surprise by getting rid of the Czech Republic Kazakhstan. Victory is determined when Andrey Golubev of Kazakhstan was able to defeat the mainstay for the Czech Republic Tomas Berdych 7-5, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.

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Christo Donates 2 pts for Indonesia

National tennis player's son, Christopher Rungkat, contributing two points from a single number for the Indonesian team victory, 3-2, over Iran in Group II first round match Asia / Oceania Davis Cup in Tehran which ended Sunday (6/3/11).

On the first day of the match held at an indoor stadium Shiroodi Sports Complex, Tehran, on Friday (4/3/11), the Indonesian team led by captain Bonit Wirawan behind 0-1 early during the host player, Anoosha Shahgholi, beat Sunu Wahyu Trijati in five-set battle, 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 4-6, 7-5.

However, Christopher is familiarly called Christo immediately equalized by winning three straight sets, 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3, over Shahin Khaledan.

The Indonesian team, which received support Ambassador and Mrs. Malinar Wiranataatmadja and Embassy staff and the people of Indonesia, on the second day, Saturday (5 / 3), lead 2-1 over Iran after the couple Christopher / Sunu victory from the host partner, Anoosha Shahgholi / Omid Souri.

On the next single party, Sunday (6 / 3), Christopher beat Mohsen Hossein Zade with ease, 6-3, 6-3, 6-0, and the Indonesian team to ensure victory 3-1 over Iran.

Saso by Aditya Day of Defeat players Saheeh Khaledan Iran, 1-6, 7-6 (5), 3-6, at the last party capable of improving the figure for Iran, but does not change the winning team of Indonesia.

The victory brought Indonesia advanced to the second round to meet Thailand who defeated Pacific Oceania, 5-0. Indonesia will host the match which will take place at 8 to 10 July 2011.

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Wimbledon Will Go Movies

British grand slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, starting this year will be broadcast live in cinemas across the world.

The match will be broadcast live in movie theaters are the men's singles semi-final matches and final match of single men and women.

This Wimbledon tournament organizers announced in collaboration with the Japanese electronics company, Sony.

All England Club chief executive Ian Ritchie said Wimbledon is known as an expensive wariwan in world tennis. "However, at the same time, we must find innovative for this tradition can continue to survive."

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Australia ready opponent Ukraine

Australia will host the match against Ukraine in Fed Cup world group that in April, according to Australian tennis association announced on Tuesday.

Australia, which lost 1-4 over Italian champions in the first round in Hobart, February, beat Ukraine 5-0 last year and advanced to the next round for the first time since 2004.

Ukraine tried to come into the world group in two years, after a 2-3 defeat of Sweden in the preliminary round.

Ukraine versus Australia match took place on 16 to 17 April 2011 in Melbourne.

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