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2012 Tashkent Challenger
The 2012 Tashkent Challenger was a professional tennis tournament played on hardcourt, hard courts. It was the fifth edition of the tournament which was part of the 2012 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between 8 and 14 October 2012. Singles main-draw entrants Seeds * 1 Rankings are as of October 1, 2012. Other entrants The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: * Farrukh Dustov * Sarvar Ikramov * Sergey Shipilov * Nigmat Shofayziev The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: * Denys Molchanov * Oleksandr Nedovyesov * Sanam Singh * Vishnu Vardhan Champions Singles * Uladzimir Ignatik def. Lukáš Lacko, 6–3, 7–6(7–3) Doubles * Andre Begemann / Martin Emmrich def. Rameez Junaid / Frank Moser (tennis), Frank Moser, 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–2), [10–8] External linksOfficial Website {{2012 ATP Challenger Tour 2012 ATP Challenger Tour, Tashkent Challenger Tashkent Challenger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardcourt
A hardcourt (or hard court) is a surface or floor on which a sport is played, most usually in reference to tennis courts. It is typically made of rigid materials such as asphalt or concrete, and covered with acrylic resins to seal the surface and mark the playing lines, while providing some cushioning. Historically, hardwood surfaces were also in use in indoor settings, similar to an indoor basketball court, but these surfaces are rare now. Tennis Tennis hard courts are made of synthetic/acrylic layers on top of a concrete or asphalt foundation and can vary in color. These courts tend to play medium-fast to fast because there is little energy absorption by the court, as with grass courts but unlike clay courts. The ball tends to bounce high and players are able to apply many types of spin during play. Flat balls are favored on hard courts because of the extremely quick play style. Speed of rebound after tennis balls bounce on hard courts is determined by how much sand is in the syn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |