viernes, 30 de marzo de 2012

How 'soldier prince' Harry tore up royal rule book.





London (CNN) Prince Harry tore up the royal tour rule book on his recent visit to the Caribbean, according to veteran royal photographer Arthur Edwards. Edwards should know, he has covered 200 royal tours, more than anyone.

And it was an extraordinary royal tour. The press coverage surpassed even the media's expectations. Harry was himself and it came across on camera. People around the world enjoyed getting to know Prince William's younger brother.

A royal tour is a series of engagements. Each event is planned months in advance and the press is briefed on what to expect. But with Harry you never quite know what will happen. You know he will arrive and leave, but there is no way to predict what might happen in between.

domingo, 18 de marzo de 2012

Isner shocks Djokovic and faces Federer in final

Isner shocks Djokovic and faces Federer in final

CNN) -- American John Isner has claimed the biggest victory of his career with a battling three-set win over world number one Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the Indian Wells tournament.

World number 11 Isner fired 20 aces, including one on match point, to progress 7-6 (9-7) 3-6 7-6 (7-5) after two hours and 45 minutes and seal a place in the final against Roger Federer.

Third seed Federer defeated rival and world number two Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-4, also sealing the match with an ace.

Isner, who is now guaranteed a place in the world's top 10, was understandably delighted after beating a world No.1 for the first time in his career.

He told the official ATP Tour website: "That's why I play this game, to be able to enjoy moments like that.

"The stadium was packed and there wasn't a spare seat in the house. It was very special when that last ball went by him and I knew I had won the match. "