McLaren claim they are confident an investigation into their team tactics in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix will clear them of breaking the rules. Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, launched an inquiry on Monday after Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton posted a processional 1-2 for McLaren without ever fighting each other for the lead.
Lewis Hamilton will continue to live his dream on Sunday when the British racing sensation competes in his first Monaco Formula One Grand Prix as world championship leader. Getting a maiden career win in the principality in front of the rich and famous would cap one of the most stunning debuts in the sport.
Spaniard Rafael Nadal won his third Monte Carlo Masters Series in succession when he extended his record winning streak on clay to 67 matches with a 6-4 6-4 defeat of world number one Roger Federer in Sunday’s final. The double French Open champion became the second player to win three straight titles in the principality.
Roger Federer won his 500th career match on Friday, beating David Ferrer 6-4, 6-0 in the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters. ”I am very happy to have done it here,” said Federer, who reached the final in Monte Carlo last year. ”That is a lot of games. I’m glad they are victories.”
Rafael Nadal forced Roger Federer out of his comfort zone to defeat the Swiss for the fourth time in five meetings with a 6-2, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) victory on Sunday to win the Monte Carlo Masters. Success in three hours and 49 minutes marked Federer’s second defeat this season — both at the hands of Nadal.
Top-ranked Roger Federer of Switzerland and defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain will meet in the Monte Carlo Masters final after winning their semifinals on Saturday. Federer beat 12th-seeded Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-2, 6-4, and second-ranked Nadal downed Gaston Gaudio of Argentina 5-7, 6-1, 6-1.
Top-ranked Roger Federer and defending champion Rafael Nadal won quarterfinal matches in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday. Federer defeated eighth-seeded David Ferrer of Spain 6-1, 6-3, and Nadal beat number six Guillermo Coria of Argentina 6-2, 6-1.
Roger Federer has relied on his serve to remain unbeaten in ATP Masters events for more than a year. Guillermo Coria has had to overcome his serve just to get to the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters. Federer won 87% of the points on his first serve as he defeated third-round opponent Benjamin Balleret of Monaco on Thursday.
Rafael Nadal won’t give up his Monte Carlo Masters title without a fight. The 19-year-old Spaniard beat Arnaud Clement of France 6-4, 6-4 in the first round on Tuesday and said he wasn’t aggressive enough. ”The worst thing is to play too defensively,” Nadal said. ”I need to play with more intensity and be aggressive.”
Roger Federer admits he would have preferred a more low-key way to start his clay court season, but remains content to take his chances as top seed at the high-profile Monte Carlo Masters Series tournament starting on Monday. ”Here I’m a favourite, but the draws are tough and you have to back it up every other day, ” said the seven-time Grand Slam winner.
A change to formula one’s qualifying system will be put to a vote this week, International Automobile Federation (FIA) spokesperson Richard Woods said on Friday. Woods, the FIA’s director of communications, said the teams unanimously agreed to change the current set-up.