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Monday, June 10, 2013

A close friend of Mandela: "It's time to let him go"

Andrew Mlangeni long time friend of former President Nelson Mandela, has expressed concern about the new South African leader hospitalization and asked the family to understand the delicate state of health that goes through and that the worst expectations fulfilled, will "leave march""Madiba, you've come to the hospital too many times. Clearly not feeling well and it is possible that I will never be pregnant again, "said Mlangeni, one of the co-Mandela during the process called Rivonia, 1963, initiated by Apartheid to eliminate all South African revolutionary leaders. Mlangeni, who spoke to Mandela by his clan name, as a sign of affection, wished the former leader a "rapid recovery" , but asked the family "spiritual release him and put their faith in God's hands." "Once you release, the people of South Africa will do the same. Shall say: 'Thank you, God. Thou hast given this man, and we will give it back,'" comments made ​​known in the newspaper Times. Meanwhile, ANC spokesperson, the ruling party, which has dominated the country's politics since the end of Apartheid-Mthembum Jackson, has acknowledged that the country "preparing for the worst", but has asked citizens to pray for Mandela's health. This has been done hundreds of people gathered in the last few hours to pray for Mandela at Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto, Johannesburg. "I do not think that ever an appropriate time to leave us Mandela. Madiba If not, who will?" Asked the reporter Chriselda Lewis.

The king Nadal won his eighth Roland Garros

It was ensured that the anthem and the flag of Spain, shut this edition of Roland GarrosIn Paris, faced  Rafael Nadal and his compatriot David Ferrerknew well the first French glory and the latter tended his first opportunity . The Spaniard, in 27 years , beat Alicante, of 31 , by 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 . In a party thatdominated Nadal to take him in September corridos, Ferrer proved to be one of the best in the areaWhat happens is that "Rafa" is invincible in Paris. In the center court  "Rafa" that lifted the trophy for the eighth time in that place , managed to be record breaker: it is  the only player to win eight times the same Grand Slam . Federer and Sampras have seven Wimbledon each, and were now behind. Not only get that recognition, it is the man with the most wins in the Parisian clay .Beat, for example, the Argentine Guillermo Vilas and the Swiss Roger Federer left in 58 wins.Today, with 31 years and 68 days , Ferrer had the opportunity of a lifetime . It was hisfirst Grand Slam final . Stepping on the Philippe Chatrier faced the biggest game of his career , against an opponent on a superlative level. It was the fourth Spanish final in tournament history, after the 1994, 1998 and 2002Rafael Nadal made ​​history . He became the  owner eternal French soil. 

First set

Two very aggressive players, great exponents of clay . The first break came quickly, when Nadal took his first opportunity and left 1-2 rival. But the next game, breaking Ferrer regained lost and then held serve to turn the actions and establish the 3-2There was accentuated tennis offense of "Rafa", Ferrer forcing manydisplacements with returns little dangerous . We added two breaks over his initial partial to take him by 6-3.

Second set

The Spaniard started the service and went with 3-0 hierarchy . Physically unbeatable, as usual, returned all what the attack of fellow offered. Nadal neutralized several occasions that Ferrer had to break the service, until David  managed the 1-3 . The fifth game of this manga was with domain growth and Ferrer but with great strength of "Rafa" . Key to be 4-1. Despite the break to recover Ferrer , Nadal finally capitalize on shares and was up two sets to close the sleeve by 6-2.

Third set

In the final quarter , Ferrer was seen seated looser and betterThe "almost definition" in favor of his rival may have been a relaxing to fork over his tennis. Nadal, always a step above your opponent , took the first break point opportunity he had. Escaped Ferrer infringes their service again and was moved consecration. He won three straight , with breaks included in the last , and lifted the trophy in the Philippe Chartier . Once more. The eighth to the king of clay at Roland Garros.