Andre Agassi wins PowerShare series final eventDecember 3, 2012 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Andre Agassi has won the final event of the 2012 PowerShare Series circuit but it was not enough to prevent Jim Courier from topping the overall points table and clinching the 2012 series title, Tennis World reported. Agassi defeated Michael Chang, 8-4 in the finals of the Acura Champions Cup. Agassi commented after his win, “It’s a real blessing for all of us guys that grew up together to be playing out here on this platform, and to give back to the game that has given us so much. Regardless of how we finish, we all have a great time competing against one another, and I really enjoyed the PowerShares Series again this season. I look forward to coming back in 2013.” In the semi finals, Agassi defeated John McEnroe 6-2 while Chang got the better of Courier 6-4. Courier also won a prize money of $500,000 for clinching the 2012 series. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |