Nalbandian v Gasquet in Boodles Challenge 2nd roundJune 16, 2011 - 11:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Boodles Challenge got off to a flying start with wins for Richard Gasquet, Tommy Haas and David Nalbandian at Stoke Park. Under sunny summer skies, Gasquet got the better of his compatriot Gael Monfils with an entertaining 7-6, 4-6, 10-6 win in the first match of the tournament. Haas, who had not played on a grass court for two years, showed few signs of rustiness against Tommy Robredo in the second match of the day, winning 7-6, 6-3. Boodles' crowd favorite Nalbandian made a welcome return for what is his eighth visit to Stoke Park and enjoyed a highly competitive joust with Viktor Troicki, beating the popular Serbian 3-6, 7-6, 10-4. "It is a nice place to play and there are not many chances to play on grass before Wimbledon - that is why I always play here," maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk quoted the Argentinian as saying. In the next round, Nalbandian will face Gasquet. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |