STRASBOURG, France -- Monica Puig became the first Puerto Rican player to win a WTA title on Saturday by beating Silvia Soler-Espinosa of Spain 6-4, 6-3 in the Strasbourg International final. Custom San Diego Padres Jerseys . "Its amazing to do this coming from such a small island, where tennis isnt necessarily recognized as one of the main sports," Puig said. "Im just happy Im able to be here playing tennis not only for myself, but for my country too." In a match between two players appearing in their first final, the 20-year-old Puig was on top from the start as she broke the Spaniard in her first service game. She also broke twice in the second set, including in the final game. Puig dropped just nine points on serve all match, two of which were double-faults. "I woke up this morning and I felt it. I felt I was going to do something amazing," Puig said. "It was one of those feelings where you just know its going to happen, and I played some of the greatest tennis Ive ever played." 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Leicester captain Morgan has been ever-present at the heart of Leicesters defence this term and notched his first goal of the campaign when he headed home the winner in the Super Sunday victory over Southampton.No player has blocked more shots than Morgan over the last two seasons in the Premier League and Taggart says the former Nottingham Forest man has been an integral part of Leicesters astonishing run of form this year. We signed Wes a few years ago and hes just improved year-on-year, Taggart told Sky Sports Now on Sky Sports News HQ.He leads by example as the captain and the added responsibility of being captain has helped him, there is no doubt about that.He is now at the centre of everything. He makes sure the dressing-room is run properly and all the players are doing what they should be doing. They have all gone from strength to strength and he has been at the centre of that. Morgan celebrates his winner against Southampton Morgan and centre-back partner Robert Huth have kept 19 Premier League clean sheets between them since Leicesters promotion back to the top flight two years ago.And Taggart credits former Chelsea man Huth with helping elevate the Jamaica internationals game to another level.The one thing you need in a back four is a leader. You need a talker, a communicator if you will, and Wes has been unbelievable at that, the former Northern Ireland international said. Leicester captain Wes Morgan gives his thoughts after the Southampton game But I think hes also had a lot of help from Robert Huth, who has helped him simplify his game. He was prone to making the odd silly mistake - especially in the season when they went up from the Championship - but hes cut them out his season and concentrated on being a good defender.I think that is partly down to Robert Huth.Former Premier League winner Tony Gale feels the duo are a perfect foil for one another.The two centre-backs hhave been so important because they have played most of the games for Leicester, Gale said. Johnny Manziel Jersey. .Its not about individuals when you are playing centre-back its about how you complement one another and they complement each other really well. Morgan and Huth are a no-nonsense defensive pairing says Tony Gale They are unfussy about their play. They want to head it, they want to kick it, they want to clear their lines and they dont want to over-complicate things by passing it through their midfield.Both of them are good out-and-out defenders.Leicesters win over Southampton was their fourth 1-0 victory in succession as they went seven points clear of closest rivals Tottenham.Sir Alex Ferguson told Sky Sports last week how important winning by a single goal can be for a team with title aspirations and ex-Foxes striker Tony Cottee insists grinding out victories is how you win the league.Youve got to do what Leicester are doing and thats get your 1-0 results. Its so much about results now rather than performances, he said. Sir Alex Ferguson says he cant see anything going wrong for Leicester and that they would deserve to win the title If you look at Chelsea last season, they played some really great stuff in the early part of the season but then they had to grind out the 1-0 wins.Every team that has ever won the league has done that - the great Liverpool teams and Manchester United teams of the 80s and 90s. Thats what Leicester are doing now. Get Sky Sports Join us and watch the race for the Premier League live on Sky Sports. Fast and easy online upgrade Also See: Fergie: Leicester deserve title Morgan header boosts title bid Ranieri: We answered doubters Schmeicel: Title-winning stuff Cheap Hoodies From China Discount NFL Shirts Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale China Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys From China Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Fast Shipping China Jerseys Stitched Jerseys ' ' '
STRASBOURG, France -- Monica Puig became the first Puerto Rican player to win a WTA title on Saturday by beating Silvia Soler-Espinosa of Spain 6-4, 6-3 in the Strasbourg International final. Custom San Diego Padres Jerseys . "Its amazing to do this coming from such a small island, where tennis isnt necessarily recognized as one of the main sports," Puig said. "Im just happy Im able to be here playing tennis not only for myself, but for my country too." In a match between two players appearing in their first final, the 20-year-old Puig was on top from the start as she broke the Spaniard in her first service game. She also broke twice in the second set, including in the final game. Puig dropped just nine points on serve all match, two of which were double-faults. "I woke up this morning and I felt it. I felt I was going to do something amazing," Puig said. "It was one of those feelings where you just know its going to happen, and I played some of the greatest tennis Ive ever played." Puig next heads to the French Open where she has been drawn against 2010 finalist Sam Stosur. Soler-Espinosa faces Chanelle Scheepers at Roland Garros. Erick Aybar Jersey . -- The Chiefs have signed seven players to reserve/future contracts, including running back Joe McKnight, a former fourth-round pick of the New York Jets. Rickey Henderson Jersey . - Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors will coach the Western Conference in the All-Star Game on Feb.Wes Morgan has been at the centre of Leicester’s Premier League title challenge this season, according to former Foxes defender Gerry Taggart. Leicester captain Morgan has been ever-present at the heart of Leicesters defence this term and notched his first goal of the campaign when he headed home the winner in the Super Sunday victory over Southampton.No player has blocked more shots than Morgan over the last two seasons in the Premier League and Taggart says the former Nottingham Forest man has been an integral part of Leicesters astonishing run of form this year. We signed Wes a few years ago and hes just improved year-on-year, Taggart told Sky Sports Now on Sky Sports News HQ.He leads by example as the captain and the added responsibility of being captain has helped him, there is no doubt about that.He is now at the centre of everything. He makes sure the dressing-room is run properly and all the players are doing what they should be doing. They have all gone from strength to strength and he has been at the centre of that. Morgan celebrates his winner against Southampton Morgan and centre-back partner Robert Huth have kept 19 Premier League clean sheets between them since Leicesters promotion back to the top flight two years ago.And Taggart credits former Chelsea man Huth with helping elevate the Jamaica internationals game to another level.The one thing you need in a back four is a leader. You need a talker, a communicator if you will, and Wes has been unbelievable at that, the former Northern Ireland international said. Leicester captain Wes Morgan gives his thoughts after the Southampton game But I think hes also had a lot of help from Robert Huth, who has helped him simplify his game. He was prone to making the odd silly mistake - especially in the season when they went up from the Championship - but hes cut them out his season and concentrated on being a good defender.I think that is partly down to Robert Huth.Former Premier League winner Tony Gale feels the duo are a perfect foil for one another.The two centre-backs hhave been so important because they have played most of the games for Leicester, Gale said. Johnny Manziel Jersey. .Its not about individuals when you are playing centre-back its about how you complement one another and they complement each other really well. Morgan and Huth are a no-nonsense defensive pairing says Tony Gale They are unfussy about their play. They want to head it, they want to kick it, they want to clear their lines and they dont want to over-complicate things by passing it through their midfield.Both of them are good out-and-out defenders.Leicesters win over Southampton was their fourth 1-0 victory in succession as they went seven points clear of closest rivals Tottenham.Sir Alex Ferguson told Sky Sports last week how important winning by a single goal can be for a team with title aspirations and ex-Foxes striker Tony Cottee insists grinding out victories is how you win the league.Youve got to do what Leicester are doing and thats get your 1-0 results. Its so much about results now rather than performances, he said. Sir Alex Ferguson says he cant see anything going wrong for Leicester and that they would deserve to win the title If you look at Chelsea last season, they played some really great stuff in the early part of the season but then they had to grind out the 1-0 wins.Every team that has ever won the league has done that - the great Liverpool teams and Manchester United teams of the 80s and 90s. Thats what Leicester are doing now. Get Sky Sports Join us and watch the race for the Premier League live on Sky Sports. Fast and easy online upgrade Also See: Fergie: Leicester deserve title Morgan header boosts title bid Ranieri: We answered doubters Schmeicel: Title-winning stuff Cheap Hoodies From China Discount NFL Shirts Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale China Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys From China Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Fast Shipping China Jerseys Stitched Jerseys ' ' '
