Thursday, November 29, 2012

2012 - TENNIS




USA 2012 TENNIS OLYMPIC MEDALS

Men

Doubles
Bob Bryan
Mike Bryan



Women

Singles
Serena Williams


Doubles
Serena Williams
Venus Williams



Mixed

Doubles


Lisa Raymond
Mike Bryan

The United States confirmed their favoritism in Tennis competitions with a total of 4 medals, 3 gold. Tennis and Shooting were the fourth most medalled USA sport in London's olympics. The Americans won 3 of 5 events and reached the podium in 4 events, missing the podium in the men's singles event. MEN. The United States dominated the doubles competition through brothers Bob and Mike Bryan whom secured the gold medal. However, the United States didn't win medal in the singles competition. WOMEN. The United States again took advantage of the Williams sisters to dominate the women competitions. Serena Williams secured the gold medal in the singles event easily defeating Russia's Maria Sharapova. Additionally, She joined forces with her sister Venus to secure the gold medal again in doubles event, as in 2000 and 2008. MIXED. The mixed doubles competition returned to the Olympic program after it has been played for the last time in 1924. The United States were favorites to win the gold medal, but the best USA pair, Lisa Raymond and Mike Bryan, won only the bronze medal. Overall, the United States conducted a great showing, winning 4 medals, 3 Gold, in 5 events of the Tennis' program.





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