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McEnroe won a total of 148 ATP titles (a record for a male professional) during his career — 77 in singles, 71 in men’s doubles, and 1 in mixed doubles (not counted as ATP title).He won seven Grand Slam singles titles. He also won a record eight year end championship titles overall, the Masters championships three times, and the WCT Finals,a record five times.His career singles match record was 875–198 (81.55%_. He posted the best single season match record (for a male player) in the Open Era with win-loss record: 82–3 (96.5%) set in 1984 and has the best Carpet Court career match winning percentage: 84.18% (411–346) of any player.

According to the ATP website, McEnroe had the edge in career matches on Jimmy Connors (20–14), Stefan Edberg (7–6), Mats Wilander (7–6), Michael Chang (4–1), Ilie Năstase (4–2), and Pat Cash (3–1). McEnroe was even with Björn Borg (7–7), Andre Agassi (2–2), and Michael Stich (1–1). He trailed against Pete Sampras (0–3), Goran Ivanišević (2–4), Boris Becker (2–8), Guillermo Vilas (5–6), Jim Courier (1–2), and Ivan Lendl (15–21). McEnroe won 12 of the last 14 matches with Connors, beginning with the 1983 Cincinnati tournament. Edberg won the last 5 matches with McEnroe, beginning with the 1989 tournament in Tokyo. McEnroe won 4 of the last 5 matches with Vilas, beginning with the 1981 tournament in Boca Raton, Florida. And Lendl won 11 of the last 12 matches with McEnroe, beginning with the 1985 US Open.

McEnroe, however, played in numerous events, including invitational tournaments, that are not covered by the ATP website. McEnroe won eight of those events and had wins and losses against the players listed in the preceding paragraph that are not reflected on the ATP website.

Grand Slam finals (11)

[edit] Singles: (7–4)

Wins (7)

Year	Championship	Surface	Opponent in final	Score in final
1979	US Open	Hard	Vitas Gerulaitis	7–5, 6–3, 6–3
1980	US Open (2)	Hard	Björn Borg	7–6(7–4), 6–1, 6–7(5–7), 5–7, 6–4
1981	Wimbledon	Grass	Björn Borg	4–6, 7–6(7–1), 7–6(7–4), 6–4
1981	US Open (3)	Hard	Björn Borg	4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
1983	Wimbledon (2)	Grass	Chris Lewis	6–2, 6–2, 6–2
1984	Wimbledon (3)	Grass	Jimmy Connors	6–1, 6–1, 6–2
1984	US Open (4)	Hard	Ivan Lendl	6–3, 6–4, 6–1

Runner-up (4)

Year	Championship	Surface	Opponent in final	Score in final
1980	Wimbledon	Grass	Björn Borg	6–1, 5–7, 3–6, 7–6(18–16), 6–8
1982	Wimbledon (2)	Grass	Jimmy Connors	6–3, 3–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–7(5–7), 4–6
1984	French Open	Clay	Ivan Lendl	6–3, 6–2, 4–6, 5–7, 5–7
1985	US Open	Hard	Ivan Lendl	6–7(1–7), 3–6, 4–6

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After their 1973 flick Sleeper, Allen re-teamed with Keaton for this comedy, set during the Napoleonic Wars, which he directed and also starred in. 

 

I love many of the Woody Allen movies and “Midnight in Paris” is one of my favorite.

Why ‘Midnight in Paris’ Is a Contender Despite Woody Allen’s Aversion to Oscar

The director has attended the Academy Awards ceremony only once during his lengthy career.

Illustration: Alex Fine

This article appeared in the Dec. 23 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.

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Can Woody Allen pull off a victory at the Oscars? The director’s Midnight in Paris appeared to be an early favorite, only to be ignored by the National Board of Review as well as the New York and Los Angeles film critics, and Woody himself has always kept a distance from the awards race. But the answer is — yes.

There’s a big minus side, for sure. Allen hasn’t had a best picture nominee since 1986’s Hannah and Her Sisters. And even though he’s considered one of America’s greatest auteurs, the directors branch of the Academy last nominated him for 1994’s Bullets Over Broadway. Only the Academy’s bolder writers wing has embraced Allen repeatedly — most recently six years ago for 2005’s Match Point.

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To some degree, this is because many believe Allen entered a minor phase between Hannah and Match Point with such unmemorable work as 1998’s Celebrity, 1999’s Sweet and Lowdown and 2001’s The Curse of the Jade Scorpion. But it’s also because he was tarnished by the 1992 scandal when he left companion Mia Farrow for her adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn. That whole business put Allen in Hollywood’s ever-rotating (though luckily forgiving) Hall of Infamy along with another of this year’s contenders, Roman Polanski (Carnage).

Other possible negatives? Midnight debuted during May’s Cannes International Film Festival, which historically doesn’t launch a lot of Oscar winners; and the film also is a comedy, while the Academy generally prefers drama — enough to make any rational person think his chances are zilch. Right?

Wrong.

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Midnight is not only a commercial hit (nearly $140 million worldwide); the Sony Pictures Classics release is also a near lock to be nominated for best picture. Indeed, most Oscar pundits consider it one of four movies certain to get a picture nom, along with The Artist, The Descendants and The Help. Here’s why it could go even further:

First, forget the other awards as a litmus test. Last year, the New York critics and the NBR opted for The Social Network, but The King’s Speech snatched the big bauble. This year, as veteran awards campaigner Tony Angellotti notes, “No pattern has developed.”

Second, Allen to some degree has been rehabilitated in the public eye because of the longevity of his relationship with Soon-Yi, whom he married in 1997 and with whom he has two children.

Third, he might not be campaigning overtly — he has granted only a few brief interviews with major publications (and he’ll be playing the clarinet at UCLA on Dec. 29) — but he has been helped by a perfectly timed two-part American Masters biodoc that aired late November on PBS, along with positive PR done by his sister and producer Letty Aronson, whose sheer normalcy sends a reassuring message about her brother.

Woody’s absence from the Oscars — he’s only recently attended the show once, after 9/11 — should be counterbalanced by the fact he keeps his three Oscars at home, contrary to myth (with 21 noms, he’s won as writer and director of Annie Hall and for writing Hannah), which should mollify slighted voters.

Certainly, the Academy has been willing to forgive worse: Polanski was named best director for 2002’s The Pianist, and voters who can turn a blind eye to his illegal transgressions will overlook Woody’s eccentricities.

More than anything else in Allen’s favor is the film itself. Glowing with romance, glitteringly evocative of the City of Light and nostalgic for a past that takes us away from our current malaise, it’s perfect Academy fodder.

If Sony Classics co-president Michael Barker is right that the Academy these days “doesn’t concern itself with the private lives of artists,” things bode well — because, as any insider will tell you, lots of Academy members simply love Midnight in Paris.

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Josh Morgan Position: Director of Swimming and Diving Operations Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. Alma Mater: University of Florida Graduating Year: 2000
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Josh Morgan enters his third year with the Razorbacks as the director of swimming and diving operations. Morgan’s primary team responsibilities include video editing and handling the day-to-day office duties for head coach Jeff Poppell.Prior to Arkansas, Morgan was an assistant dean of students at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla., where he assisted with the Bolles swim camps for three years under Poppell. He was also a member of the boarding staff and a defensive backs coach for the Bulldogs’ football team. The Jacksonville, Fla., native earned his bachelor’s degree in history in 2000 from the University of Florida. After graduating, Morgan was an assistant football coach at Hampden-Sydney College for one year before a short stint as a teacher at Dupont Middle School in Jacksonville, Fla. Morgan is the oldest son of John and Vicky Morgan and has two sisters, Alissa and Taylor. He is pursuing his master’s degree in history at Arkansas.   Jessica Dorrell is engaged to be married on June 9th to Josh who is her  fiancée. Bobby Petrino: Who Is Jessica Dorrell, Passenger In Arkansas Coach’s Motorcycle Accident? – International Business Times – Howard Koplowitz – Dorrell was also engaged to Josh Morgan and her wedding is scheduled for June, according to weddingchannel.com. The 25-year-old woman played volleyball at Arkansas and earned All-SEC honors, according to her bio. Related posts: Who is Jessica Dorrell’s future husband Josh Morgan? April 10, 2012 – 6:39 am   Petrino 911 Call – Jessica Dorrell And Bobby Petrino Refuse Help April 9, 2012 – 7:03 am   Earlier concerns about Petrino’s character are coming back up again April 9, 2012 – 6:24 am   Bobby Petrino has achieved the American Dream, but still is looking for something more April 8, 2012 – 1:46 pm Rex Nelson speculates that Petrino may be fired because “…trust has been so broken…” April 8, 2012 – 12:06 pm Lying about Jessica Dorrell may get Bobby Petrino in a lot of trouble April 7, 2012 – 1:38 pm Can Bobby Petrino, Tom Brady and Coldplay all find the satisfaction they are seeking? April 6, 2012 – 2:15 pm  Bobby Petrino to survive this wreck? April 6, 2012 – 11:08 am Pictures of Bobby Petrino April 6, 2012 – 9:11 am Who is Jessica Dorrell? (with pictures) April 6, 2012 – 9:06 am Major coverage of Bobby Petrino mistake April 6, 2012 – 6:51 am What will be Jeff Long’s decision on Bobby Petrino? April 6, 2012 – 5:36 am Bobby Petrino admits to an affair April 6, 2012 – 4:41 am What impact will breaking trust with Bobby Petrino’s family have? April 6, 2012 – 4:24 am Two choices now for Bobby Petrino: Follow the path of purity or impurity April 6, 2012 – 4:22 am If Bobby thinks he is bruised now, then he needs to read about the guy in Proverbs 7:10-27 and what happened to him. I really am hoping that Bobby Petrino can put his marriage back together. He has a clear choice between two paths. In the sermon at Fellowship Bible Church at July 24, 2011, […] By Everette Hatcher III | Posted in Current Events | Edit | Comments (0) Jessica Dorrell was taking a long ride with Bobby Petrino April 5, 2012 – 4:52 pm Bobby Petrino Press Conference after accident April 4, 2012 – 7:22 am Bobby Petrino hurt in wreck (picture included) April 2, 2012 – 9:31 am Adrian Rogers’ sermon on Clinton in 98 applies to Newt in 2012 January 20, 2012 – 7:31 am It pays to remember history. Today I am going to go through some of it and give an outline and quotes from the great Southern Baptist leader Adrian Rogers (1931-2005). Max Brantley of the Arkansas Times started this morning off with some comedy: From pro golfer John Daly’s Twitter account following last night’s Republican debate, […] By Everette Hatcher III | Posted in 2012 Presidential candidates, Adrian Rogers, Arkansas Times, Current Events | Edit | Comments (0) Dr. Adrian Rogers – Steadfast Loyalty To Your Wife Uploaded by jhiggedit on Jan 18, 2009 A Powerful comparison to Christ loving the church and the husband never walking out on the wife.

2011 US Open Press Conferences: Jack Sock (Second Round)

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Jack Sock

Country	United States
Residence	Overland Park, Kansas
Born	September 24, 1992 (1992-09-24) (age 19) Lincoln, Nebraska
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	82 kg (180 lb)
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Career prize money	$93,905
Singles
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 303 (January 30, 2012)
Current ranking	No. 303 (January 30, 2012)
Grand Slam results
US Open	2R (2011)
Doubles
Highest ranking	No. 300 (January 30, 2012)
Current ranking	No. 300 (January 30, 2012)
Last updated on: January 30, 2012.

Jack Sock (born September 24, 1992) is an American tennis player. The men’s junior US Open champion in 2010, he is best known for winning the 2011 US Open mixed doubles title with fellow American Melanie Oudin.

Contents [hide] 1 Junior Career 2 Professional Career 3 Major finals 3.1 Grand Slam finals 3.1.1 Mixed Doubles: 1 (1–0) 3.2 Junior Grand Slam singles finals: 1 (1–0) 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Junior Career

Sock played his first ITF junior tournament in October 2008, aged 16, at the Pan American Championships. ^[1] In the 2009 US Open, his third junior tournament, he reached the semifinals of the junior doubles with Matthew Kandath, and the third round of the junior singles.

Sock played relatively infrequently on the junior circuit, however, entering just two further tournaments: the Dunlop Orange Bowl in 2009 and the junior singles at the 2010 U.S. Open.^[2] At this tournament, he received a wildcard entry, but proceeded to the final. There, he defeated fellow American Denis Kudla, 3–6, 6–2, 6–2, to become the first American winner of the junior championships since Andy Roddick in 2000.^[3] He won the Boy’s Junior National Tennis Championship in 2010 ^[3] and 2011, earning a wildcard in both years for the main draw of the US Open.

Sock graduated from Blue Valley North High School in Overland Park, Kansas on May 22, 2011. He was 80–0 in his Kansas 6A High School tennis career, winning four consecutive state championships.^[4]

[edit] Professional Career

Sock began playing in Futures tournaments in 2009, winning his first senior tournament on that circuit in November 2011.^[5] He entered his first qualifying draw for an ATP tournament at the 2010 Miami Masters.^[6] His first match as a professional came at the 2010 US Open, where he lost to Marco Chiudinelli.^[3] Sock finished the 2010 season ranked 878th in the world. ^[7]

In 2011, he achieved his best result to date in a Futures tournament, reaching the final of the USA F3 tournament.^[8] He began to play in a few tournaments at Challenger level, with his biggest success being a quarterfinal at the Dallas Challenger. He also competed in the main draw of the 2011 Miami Masters. As 2010 US Junior champion, he received a wildcard into the 2011 US Open, winning his first ATP match against Marc Gicquel, 6–4, 6–3, 1–6, 6–4. He advanced to play his idol Andy Roddick, a fellow Nebraskan in the second round. He lost to Roddick, 3-6, 3-6, 4-6.^[9] Sock’s real breakthrough came in the mixed doubles, however, where he advanced to the final alongside Melanie Oudin, defeating the defending champions Bob Bryan and Liezel Huber in the second round.^[10] In the final, Sock and Oudin defeated Gisela Dulko and Eduardo Schwank, 7–6, 4–6, [10–8].

After winning his first Grand Slam title, Sock returned to competing on the Challenger Tour.^[11] His most successful tournament was the Sacramento Challenger, in which he reached in the quarterfinals of the singles tournament and, partnering Nicholas Monroe, the final of the doubles tournament.^[12] Sock finished 2011 ranked no. 381 in the singles, and no. 370 in the doubles.

In 2012, Sock won the Futures tournament at Plantation, as well as losing in the doubles final.^[13] Stepping back up to the Challenger level, he competed at the Honolulu Challenger, making the quarterfinals of the singles tournament and, alongside Nick Monroe, once again made the final of the doubles tournament.^[14]

He qualified for the SAP Open, but lost in the first round to Denis Kudla.

[edit] Major finals

[edit] Grand Slam finals

[edit] Mixed Doubles: 1 (1–0)

Outcome	Year	Championship	Surface	Partner	Opponents in the final	Score in the final
Winner	2011	US Open	Hard	Melanie Oudin	Gisela Dulko Eduardo Schwank	7–6(7–4), 4–6, [10–8]

[edit] Junior Grand Slam singles finals: 1 (1–0)

Outcome	Year	Championship	Surface	Opponent in the final	Score in the final
Winner	2010	US Open	Hard	Denis Kudla	3–6, 6–2, 6–2

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Bubba Watson Wins 2012 Masters

Dramatic Playoff Shot Gives Christian Golfer Green Jacket

April 8, 2012 – With his ball in the Augusta National woods on the 2nd playoff hole, Christian golfer Bubba Watson came up with the shot of his life, a 155-yard pitching wedge that clinched the 2012 Masters championship and his first major championship.

“For me, it’s just showing the Light. There’s people who want to put down Christians. I try to tell them Jesus loves you.”
— Bubba Watson, 2012 Masters champion

By Trevor Freeze

There’s something different about Bubba Watson.

And he doesn’t care if you know it.

The winner of the 2012 Masters golf championship realizes he’s not like most famous athletes.

In fact, he welcomes it.

“People always ask ‘Why is Bubba different?'” said Watson during a phone interview from Scottsdale, Ariz. “They’re just trying to figure it out.”

Watson’s identity is not wrapped up in his freakishly long drives from his lanky 6-foot-3, 180-pound left-handed swing — he leads the Tour with a 315-yard average.

Rather, take one look at his Twitter profile and you may figure out what’s different about Watson.

@bubbawatson: Christian. Husband. Daddy. Pro Golfer. Owner of General Lee 1.

And pay close attention to the order.

Watson is an outspoken Christian golfer and he uses his Twitter account — along with his platform as one of the PGA Tour’s magnetic personalities — to share about his faith in Christ.

“For me, it’s just showing the Light,” the 33-year-old said. “There’s people who want to put down Christians. I try to tell them Jesus loves you. It’s just a way to be strong in my faith.”

Twitter Outreach

Last April, just before teeing off on the final round of the Masters, Watson took advantage of his social media platform to Tweet out two Bible verses on Sunday morning.

He followed that up talking about his faith, his relationship with God, Tweeting out more verses and the impact of Christian artists on his iPod.

Some started complaining about his 140-character witnessing tactics, but Watson’s response was simple: Feel free to unfollow, but the talk about God wasn’t going away.

Some 100 people quit following him and in true Bubba style, he reached out and wished them well with goodbye notes.

This past month more Christian haters have tried to derail Watson’s testimony — or as he mildly puts it, “write bad stuff.”

But Watson doesn’t take offense, even when it’s the sole intent.

When someone tells him “Your God Tweets are lame,” Watson responds with, “I will pray for u and ur family.”

Among the 39,000-plus messages he’s sent into the Twittersphere, he’s sure to spread the Gospel message: God made everything & saved us from our sins & gives us hope and gives us eternal life! #Godisgood

Sometimes he’ll Tweet out some of his favorite verses: “Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?”

Or he’ll use his PGA platform — like the day after taking the lead with a headline-grabbing 10-under-par 62 at last month’s Cadillac Championship — to bring God into the mainstream conversation.

Watson’s Tweet before his third round: The most important thing in my life? Answer after I golf 18 holes with @JustinRose99. #Godisgood

Later that day: Most important things in my life- 1. God 2. Wife 3. Family 4. Helping others 5. Golf

“Lecrae said it the best,” Watson said of the Christian rapper he listens to on his iPod. “He doesn’t want to be a celebrity. He doesn’t want to be a superstar. He just wants to be the middle man for you to see God through him.”

‘Bubba Golf’

As golf’s official major season bloomed this week, and Watson winning a major for the first time — only his fourth PGA Tour career victory — Watson seemed like a long shot. His best finish at Augusta National has been a tie for 20th in 2008.

But winning is no longer everything for Watson. There was a time in his life where drives slicing into the thick, 5-inch stuff or birdie putts rimming out would get the best of him and his blood pressure.

Watson will tell you, Angry Bubba was not a good look. Unbecoming, for sure.

“I was so wrapped up in ‘Why am I not winning?'” Watson said. “It created frustrations in my head and in my life.”

Things got so heated on the golf course, Ted Scott, his caddie since 2006, finally gave him an ultimatum.

“My caddie finally stepped up and said, ‘You’re going to have to change, or I’m going to quit,'” Watson said.

Watson’s temper-laced decorum was replaced with what some call “Bubba Golf,” which stresses golf mechanics less and puts a heavy focus on just playing golf and having fun on the course.

And it’s working.

Watson won the Travelers Championship in June of 2010, the Farmer’s Insurance Open in January of 2011 and the Zurich Classic a few months later.

Last month, Watson led the Cadillac Championship after 54 holes before fading in the final round, missing a 9-foot putt by inches on the final hole that would have forced a playoff.

Old Bubba may have let that one fester for weeks. New Bubba brushed it off with a satisfied smile and slight head-tilt.

Watson credits three strong believers — Scott, along with his trainer Adam Fisher (“Fish”) and Watson’s wife Angie — as the difference in his attitude.

“I’ve really got a good team around me trying to help me succeed,” said Watson, who has long supported many charities, including the upcoming Bubba’s Bash and the infamous “Golf Boys” video project. “Not just in golf, but off the golf course, to be a light for Jesus.”

PGA Bible Study

Perhaps the most powerful Christian impact Watson has experienced has been the PGA Tour’s weekly Bible study, held every Wednesday night during tournament weeks.

Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar, Zach Johnson, Jonathan Byrd and Webb Simpson, along with Watson, are some of the regulars, with attendance ranging from 16 to 50 on a given week.

“For me it’s a way to get back connected with the Bible and with God and Jesus,” Watson said. “Now you know other people you can talk to, ask questions to, tell them what you’re thinking, tell them what’s going on in your life.”

The one-hour study is something Watson looks forward to regularly: “Getting more in the Word and realizing that golf is just an avenue for Jesus to use me to reach as many people as I can.”

Newly-Adopted Son

Watson’s journey to Christ isn’t uncommon.

He grew up in Bagdad, Fla., as one of the good guys: “Didn’t cuss, didn’t cheat, didn’t steal, didn’t lie, didn’t drink, didn’t do drugs,” he said. “I was doing the right things but I didn’t know what that meant.”

It wasn’t until his senior year in high school when two twin neighbor girls, from the house directly behind his, invited Watson to their youth group. He went and found a place where he belonged.

“The girls asked me to go to church,” he said. “And after a few times going I realized this is what I wanted to do. This is truth here. And I gave myself to the Lord.”

But with all the pressures of college golf, especially on the weekends, it wasn’t until 2004 that Watson became serious about his commitment to Christ at the University of Georgia. He began dating Angie Ball (former WNBA player) and the two began living for God as a couple.

“We wanted to be Christ followers,” Watson said. “We wanted to do the right thing. We started turning to the Lord for our decisions.”

The couple married in September 2004 and were both baptized later that year, the day after Christmas: “I would say 2004 was my true time of becoming a Christian,” Watson said, “and shaping me into the man I am today.”

And just this week, Bubba the Man has become Bubba the Father. The Watsons began another chapter of their life, adopting a 1-month-old boy (Caleb), a journey that began several years ago.

Fittingly, Watson broke the news on Twitter: Everyone @angieb1433 & I are proud new parents of a 1 month old baby boy name Caleb. Been a parent for 2 days. #amazing