Saturday, January 8, 2011

United States Wins Sixth Hopman Cup

Tall tennis player John Isner became inspiration for the United States won the Hopman Cup on Saturday (8/1/11), when they beat Belgium 2-1. This is the sixth U.S. title in the mixed team event such interstate.

Belgium had superior first victory thanks to its flagship women's singles, Justine Henin. Former world number one is to win straight sets 7-6, 6-4 win over Bethanie Mattek-Sand.

At the second party, Isner managed an equalizer for a 1-1. He did not find it difficult to win 6-3, 6-4 win over Ruben Bemelmans.

In a match determination in double sector, Isner and-Sand Mattek beat Belgian pair. They have won two straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, while ensuring the U.S. to be champions.

"This week was great, I am grateful to Bethanie, whose back was hurt," said Isner.

Similar disclosed Mattek-Sand, who acknowledge that they have passed a pleasant week.

Actually, the U.S. deal with Serbia on the party's top tournament. However, where they were replaced by Belgian women's singles due to Serbia's Ana Ivanovic, injured and unable to play in the final.