  Nalbandian to face Nishikori in 2011 Cincinnati Masters 1st round August 15, 2011 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Argentina’s David Nalbandian, who dropped to the 48th place in the ATP rankings, will face Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the first round of the 2011 Cincinnati Masters | Western & Southern Open. The tournament is a dual-gender ATP and WTA tournament that takes place from August 15 to August 21. The men’s event has a total financial commitment of $3.2 million with the winner getting $450,000 plus 1000 ranking points. The women’s event has a total cash prize pool of $2,050,000. The defending champions are Roger Federer of Switzerland and Kim Clijsters of Belgium.   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 |  Latest news PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back  A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
