shenyuqing113
Mitglied
Angemeldet: 17.03.2018
Beiträge: 473
|
 Verfasst am: 25.04.2018, 08:10 Titel:
British Champion, a Grand Prix star |
 |
|
|
|
| MONTREAL -- Theyve composed chants just for Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard, roared for her until they went hoarse, and toasted her wins by fudging their way through "O Canada." Meet the "Genie Army" -- a dozen boisterous Aussies who, despite boasting zero connection to Canada, have become Bouchards unofficial cheerleaders at the Australian Open. Members of the weeks-old squad have jumped, danced and serenaded their way into an unmistakable grandstand presence during the Montreal teens impressive run at the event, where she has earned a semifinal spot Thursday. The devotees, mostly men in their 20s, have also fashioned red-and-white T-shirts that spell out Bouchards name, flapped banners for her during matches, and lobbed plush animals -- each of them native to Australia -- to her on the court following each of her victories. Though they have had little face-to-face interaction with Bouchard, they have certainly commanded her attention in Melbourne. "The crowd here has been amazing, especially the Genie Army," Bouchard, 19, said Tuesday during an on-court interview after beating Ana Ivanovic. She then pointed up to her noisy, personal cheering section. "Ive had so much fun. Thank you guys." The inspiration behind a brigade dedicated to Bouchard came after a bunch of Australian buddies watched her upset Ivanovic last year at Wimbledon, said one of the Army members. In December, as the Australian Open approached, Jacob Wright said the crew decided to become her own booster club, so they started making shirts and penning Bouchard chants. The Genie Army was born. "Shes just a great tennis player," Wright, 20, told The Canadian Press in a Skype interview from Melbourne. "Obviously, shes a good-looking girl as well, and were young guys, but she is a really good tennis player. Its really, really good fun to watch." Their movement has had nothing to do with patriotism, either. When asked whether any of them had a connection to Canada, he replied: "None of us." Wright said they caught Bouchards attention during her first-round match, which was held on a more-intimate court that brings fans closer to the players. Six of them showed up for the event and were lucky enough to have their photos taken with Bouchard, get her autograph, and exchange a few words with their favourite player after the victory. The Genie Army nation was thrilled, Wright added, when Bouchard later told an interviewer she hoped they would show up for her next match. They havent missed one since -- and their ranks have doubled to about 12. Wright said it has been a bit of a give-and-take relationship, with Bouchard thanking her believers in interviews and by making gestures, such as posting a couple of photos of them on her Twitter feed. The connection likely hit its only bumpy patch on Tuesday when she was asked in a post-match interview about who she would like to date, if she could choose anyone in the world. An embarrassed Bouchard, who appeared to be taken off guard by the question, blurted out the name of Canadian pop star Justin Bieber. In TV footage, members of the Genie Army were shown waving off her choice. They remain committed, however, to backing Bouchard for the long haul, even if they initially didnt expect it to last. Wright admitted they never predicted Bouchard, the tournaments 30th seed, would advance to the semifinal, but theyve enjoyed the longer-than-expected ride. Bouchard, in fact, became the first Canadian to reach a Grand Slam semifinal in 30 years. "My voice doesnt usually sound like this, Im pretty husky from a week of just full-on yelling as loud as I can," said Wright, who was wearing a white T-shirt with a red Maple Leaf and a Bouchard autograph. "But yeah, weve just been yelling, chanting -- and overall the response from the crowds been really good." He said group members have also been surprised by the notoriety theyve amassed throughout the tournament, growing so big that they have been interviewed by media outlets and have frequently been asked to pose for photos with other fans. "Well be standing there for 20 minutes or something (after matches)," said Wright, whose group has an online presence on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, where .GenieArmy was trending after Tuesdays win. "Its getting really full of fun." But their primary mission has not changed since Day 1: support Bouchard. During her matches, the crew can be heard belting out custom chants from the bleachers, including a fight song usually reserved for when she first steps onto the hardcourt. "We are the Army, the Genie Army, and we are mental, and we are mad," a clapping Wright chanted as he began a demonstration of the mantra. The gang has even sung the Canadian national anthem, though Wright admits only a couple of them know the words. The first time they attempted "O Canada," he said they received some welcome help from Canadian fans in the crowd. "We started it off, but then we had a lot of Canadians around us, so they sort of finished it off for us," Wright said. "It wasnt a very good rendition." JaVale McGee Jersey . New York secured second place in the Metropolitan Division when the Philadelphia Flyers lost at Tampa Bay later Thursday. The Rangers will face either the Flyers or Columbus in the opening round of the post-season. The Rangers struggled throughout against the lowly Sabres and goalie Matt Hackett, who played in just his seventh NHL game of the season. Tim Hardaway Jersey .C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats said head coach Steve Clifford underwent a successful procedure Friday to have two stents placed in his heart. http://www.nbawarriorsauthority.com/draymond-green-warriors-jersey-c-17/. Nainggolan scored his first Italian league goal at Bologna, in October 2010, and he also opened his Roma account there following his January move from Cagliari. The Belgium midfielder volleyed home Miralem Pjanics cross from close range eight minutes from time. Stephen Curry Jersey . When the next inning rolled around Wednesday, though, Nationals manager Matt Williams sent Strasburg to the mound to face the top of the Dodgers order in what would become a 3-2 victory for Washington, the first time this season the No. Nick Young Jersey . Appearing on TSN 690 Monday afternoon, Mike Babcock said he had conversations with both P.K. Subban and Carey Price about those on-ice traits during Hockey Canadas summer orientation camp. Mike Babcock: McGill experience, P.The Wolverhampton Wolves will take an 18-point lead over the Belle Vue Aces into the second leg of the Elite Leagues Grand Final on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports. Wolves edged closer to their first Elite League title since 2009 after completing a commanding 54-36 win over the Aces on Tuesday night at Monmore Green.But the Aces will have home advantage as they attempt to stage a stunning comeback in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Chris Louis, our Speedway expert, gives his verdict on the second leg. Heat 15 proved to the Heat of the Night as Belle Vue Aces took on Wolverhampton Wolves in the Elite League Grand Final 1st Leg. Scene SetterTo say that Belle Vue underperformed on Monday night would be a huge injustice to the Wolves, who kept their composure to race into an 18-point lead after the first leg.They dominated throughout the meeting and outscored their opponents in every department. Kyle Howarth (my rider of the night) and Max Clegg amassed 16 points - compared to their counterparts Ritchie Worrall and Joe Jacobs, who managed just six. Wolves middle order also outscored their opposite numbers by 10 points. They?will not turn around and walk away quietly! Chris Louis on Belle Vue Aces Belle Vue, however, return to their home track, and while the Wolverhampton boys will relish the chance to race on the wide open spaces at the National Speedway Stadium, you cannot underestimate the strength the Aces have.dddddddddddd The hosts have a seven-time British Champion, a Grand Prix star, a World Under 21 Champion alongside the best of young British riders and a manager that has taken his team to the Grand Final twice in his first two years. They will not turn around and walk away quietly.Riders to WatchMatej Zager has endured an inconsistent season and must find the sort of form that he has shown in the last two Grands Prix if the Aces have any chance of pushing the Wolves. Freddie Lindgren could be a key rider for the Wolves A solid outfit with effectively four heat leaders, the Wolves younger members will take great inspiration from a good first ride by Freddie Lindgren. Riding at No 1 brings a certain amount of pressure, but if Freddie leads by example then this team will take some catching.Tactical BattleAt this stage of the competition, tactics have gone out of the window. Belle Vue have a target of victory by 19 points or more and to achieve that they will have to come out fighting and hit Wolverhampton hard in the early heats. Putting doubt in to their opponents minds early on is Belle Vues only way back into this final.Track ConditionsI expect the track to be smooth and fast with a dirt line that can be used up to a certain point. After that, its make your mind up. Inside or out, whichever way you decide, you will have to work hard to make it stick.Watch the second leg of the Elite League Grand final this Wednesday night, from 7.30pm on Sky Sports 3. Also See: Bet on Speedway with Sky Bet Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Cheap Jerseys 2018 Cheap Jerseys 2019 NFL Jerseys Wholesale ' ' ' |
|
FAQ
Suchen
Mitgliederliste
Benutzergruppen
Registrieren
Profil
Einloggen, um private Nachrichten zu lesen
Login
