Rogers-Dalhausser proved themselves another time for being the favourites of this year's Grand-Slam in Gstaad!

The Americans won over the remarkably far come Polish team Fijalek-Prudel in two sets (14-21, 14-21). Todd and Phil had been leading since the beginning of the encounter and seeing them play gives the viewers the impression that winning looks like a breeze! Brilliant smashes, impressive blocks by the 203cm tall Dalhausser who's - by the way - of Swiss origin.

Rogers-Dalhausser's attitude to the upcoming Gold Game towards the Germans Klemperer-Koreng looks like a breeze, too. more

A few minutes after the start of the Gold Game of Women a heavy thunderstorm accompanied with hail of enormous size appeared!

The ongoing game between Goller-Ludwig and Larissa-Juliana had to be interrupted in the first set at 4:4.

Anyway, does anyone know that the word 'volley' itself can be translated as 'hail', respectively 'Hagel'? What a coincidence :)

We're waiting to continue the game. 

Got it! CHINA goes home with Bronze. The two Chinese Xue-Zhang Xi won 2:1 (21:17, 17:21, 15:13) against the Brasilians Antonelli-Talita. After the Medical TimeOut of Antonelli in the beginning of the third set the Brasilian Team was not the same anymore. Antonelli had some problems by taking the turnovers.

Well, Congratulations to Xue Zhang Xi and don't worry Antonelli-Talita, there will be another Grand Slam in Gstaad in 2011! 

While the German Klemperer-Koreng won against the Austrians Gosch-Horst 2:0 (21:11, 21:14), the Russians Koshkarev-Kolodinsky got a 2:0 victory against the Americans Keenan-Jennings.
The other three American Teams Gibb-Rosenthal (2:0 against Harley- Pedro from Brasil), Fuerbringer-Lucena (2:0 against Herrera-Gavira from Spain) and Rogers-Dalhausser (2:0 against Lochhead-Pitman from New Zealand) both move on to the quarter finals.
As well as the two Brasilian Teams Marcio Araujo-Ricardo (2:0 against Schnider-Gabathuler from Switzerland) and Cunha-Thiago (2:0 against Samoilovs-Sorokins from Latvia).
The last team for the quarter finals is Fijalik-Prudel from Poland who won 2:1 (18:21, 21:16, 16:14) against Bogotov-Prokopiev from Russia.

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It was clear that we're gonna have great semifinal matches but these two matches were just incredible. The Chinese Xue-Zhang Xi won the first set against the Germans Goller-Ludwig but finally they lost the game 1:2 (31:29, 15:21, 12:15). As amazing as the first match it continued with the second semifinal match between the two Brasilian Teams Larissa-Juliana and Antonelli-Talita. The first set was balanced while the second set although clear was. Larissa-Juliana won 2:0 (23:21, 21:16).

In the Bronze Game we will see a Match between the Chinese Xue-Zhang Xi and the Brasilians Antonelli-Talita. The Gold Game will be between the Germans Goller-Ludwig and the Brasilians Larissa-Juliana.

Enjoy! 

For everyone who can't be here in Gstaad: follow the games with our Live Ticker! more

In the Single Elimination Round 1, there is going to take place a duel between two Swiss men-teams. On the one hand, Schnider-Gabathuler have to compete against their countrymen Heyer-Heuscher! What a tough challenge! Might the better win.

On the other hand, the third Swiss duo Laciga-Bellaguarda have to face the German team Klemperer-Koreng at the center court tonight. 

How would a victory over last year's winners Antonelli-Talita from Brasil have been hilarious! Unfortunately, Kuhn-Zumkehr lost in three sets 1:2. In the third set, the three sucessfully fought off matchballs could not prevent the Swiss team from a defeat. Nevertheless, reflecting the game, Simone Kuhn said that "this was our best game in Gstaad. I'm not disappointed at all." 

Not just one but three Brasilian-Teams had their matches today on 2 p.m.. Marcio Araujo-Ricardo won 2:0 (21:17, 23:21) against their compatriots Cunha-Thiago.

In addition the Brasilians Alison-Emanuel won 2:1 (23:21, 17:21, 15:12) against the Italian-Team Casadei-Nicolai. "I want to create a new history with my new rear gunner" commented Emanuel after the match. 

On Thursday afternoon, court 2 belonged to Harley-Pedro (BRA) and Cès-Ces (FRA). After a few minutes in the first set, the Brazilians reached a cristal-clear advance of five points. In the second set Cès-Ces visibly proved their playing skills - nevertheless, today's conclusion is the following: Brazil ended as the stronger team with a 2:0 (21-16, 21-16) victory. 

The United States against the United States. Rogers-Dalhausser suffer defeat against Gibb-Rosenthal. "It was not our first meeting on the sand. So there was no excitement. We gave our best and won!" comment Gibb-Rosenthal after the match.

Besides this match, there was no other defeat of the Americans for today. Ivy-Fendrick won 2:0 (21:13, 21:19) against the British-Team Johns-Boulton, May Treanor-Branagh won 2:0 (21:11, 21:14) against the Austrians Schwaiger-Schwaiger and by the men Fuerbringer-Lucena won 2:1 (21:19, 18:21, 15:13) against their adversaries Bogatov-Prokolev from Russia. 

The Brasilians Larissa-Juliana against the Czech-Team Klaparova-Hajeckora (21:13, 22:20) as well as the Brasilians Lili-Luana against the Czech-Player Novakova-Tobiasova (21:14, 21:16) captured a victory of 2:0. 

Here we go: Herrera-Gavira versus Mesa-Lario - that's how the line-up on the Side Court at 1 p.m. was called. The two guys in green shirts - Herrera-Gavira- slightly won in two sets (21:18, 21:19). 

What a nerve-racking presentation! In the game between the two German competitors Klemperer-Koreng and Dollinger-Windscheif, the former ones tended to misbehave a few times during the game. As a result, Klemperer received a red card in the second set after a warning in the first and a yellow card in the second set. The reason for the red card is inappropriate behaviour on court. Klemperer-Koreng lost 2:0 (17-21, 18-21). 

In the late Thursday afternoon, the favourites Rogers-Dalhausser (USA) played their second match of the day; this time against a surprisingly awake and strong team of Polish Kadziola-Szalankiewicz. Even though Rogers and Dalhausser lost the first game of the day against the countrymen Gibb-Rosenthal in three sets (21-11, 20-22, 7-15), their second play turned out to be more successful - they won 2:0 against Poland (21-17, 21-17). Nevertheless, both American players seemed to be tired and slightly slaggish. The more stood out the Polish players who totally surprised with a neat and perfect way of playing! 

Right from the beginning, Simone Kuhn and Nadine Zumkehr dominated the game and won the first set predominantly with 21:12. Even though the Georgian ladies, Cristine 'Saka' Santanna and Andrezza 'Rtvelo' Martins, could almost catch up, the Swiss prevailled in the end with 21:19. 

The Swiss were a little nervous during the first set, as Isabelle Forrer herself said after the game. Accordingly, the lost it with 14:21. As the second set started, the Swiss Duo found its way back into the game. Benefiting from a few serving faults from the Italians, Forrer-Meyer Suarez extended their lead and won the second set with an ace. In the final set, Gioria-Momoli caught a good start and were able to maintain their head start of two points until the end.

Naturally, Isabelle Forrer was disappointed after the game, but she also said:"We have to look ahead and try to forget this game." The Swiss Duo is going to play their second match against Liliana-Baquerizo (ESP) this afternoon. 

The Venezuelan players Jackson and Mussa had everything: a victory, the loudest fans of the day, a good spirit - and a bad time-management. more

After an equally played match against their countrymen Lin Young - Li, P.Gao - Ch.Chen won the game in two sets with 21:19 and 21:17.

Cès-Cès succeded in two sets (21:14, 21:17) against Huber-Seidl from Austria. The two French brothers proved their skills with solid blocks and breathtaking commitment whilst playing. 

To watch all matches from the Center Court live and to have an idea of all results go to the following links

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Results men (qualification)

Results women (principal tournament) 

At the beginning the Brasilians Marcio Araujo-Ricardo, who are playing since two months together, got some misunderstandings. But after a while they showed what they got and won against the Swiss Weingart-Sutter. Ricardo demonstrated his abilities at the net by achieving many points with his blocs. The second set started well for the Brasilians but they had some bad passes and turnovers. However, after a certain point it was clearly visible that Marcio Araujo-Ricardo was the superior team. The ultimate result was 2:0 (21:10, 21:16) for the Brasilians. 

While women prove their talent another time on the Center Court, men will show their abilities at the qualifying games. Mind that tomorrow's the last day with free entry. From Thursday it's liable to pay costs.

Here are the playing schedules 

Although the British-Player finished the first set really good, they got a defeat of 1:2 (21:18, 15:21, 13:15) against the Chinese Y.Huang-Yue Y.

The second match, in the next hour, showed clearly the Spanish-Team Liliana-Baquerizo as the stronger team than Latvia with Minusa-Jursone. Liliane-Baquerizo was the last team for today who went with a 2:0 (21:10, 21:14) to the qualifications. 

On the afternoon, the Russian Vasina-Khomyakova did two spectacular sets against the Chinese Jin J. Q.-A.Hu (21:18, 21:18).

After an hour the German ladies Köhler-Sude had to accept a 0:2 (22:20, 21:19) defeat against the Americans Ivy-Fendrick. 

Both of the Swiss-Team, Brunner-Heidrich and Furrer-Schmid had their debut at a Grand Slam in Gstaad. Though having had a hard fight against the favorites the two teams failed. Brunner-Heidrich lost 2:0 against the Georgian-Player Saka-Rtvelo (14:21, 16:21). Keeping up well up to the middle of the second set the difference started to enlarge immediately. Heidrich stood out with brilliant blocs.

Furrer-Schmid lost clearly 0:2 against the Russian-Team Bratkova-Ukolova (11:21, 7:21).