Lagardère Unlimited Representation - Events AcademiesFri,Feb 2012 19:44:33 GMThttp://www.lagardere-unlimited.com Gaël Monfils defeated Jarkko Nieminen 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Open Sud semi-finals, where he will face his compatriot and friend Gilles Simon. Fri,3 Feb 2012 19:03:07 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/montpellier-duel-fratricide-pour-monfils-1574 Richard Gasquet didn’t spend much time on the court in his Montpellier debut. The man from Béziers reached the third round after easily edging former World’s No.3 Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 6-4. Thu,2 Feb 2012 14:53:03 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/montpellier-gasquet-autoritaire-1572 Title-holder at the Open Sud, Gaël Monfils will play alongside his 18-year-old brother Daryl in the doubles event. Wed,1 Feb 2012 19:29:08 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/montpellier-monfils-la-famille-dabord-1570 Anderson Varejao had a huge performance against the Celtics, despite the Cavaliers's 90-93 defeat. The Brazilian center finished with a double-double, scoring 20 points a grabbing a career-high 20 rebounds. Wed,1 Feb 2012 16:00:04 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/varejao-le-facteur-x-1568 Troy Murphy, who joined the City of Angels this season, played his best game so far for the Lakers in the 98-70’s victory against the Bobcats. The former Pacer finished with 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 12 points on 4-for-4 3 points shooting. Wed,1 Feb 2012 14:28:03 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/la-copie-parfaite-de-troy-murphy-1566 Finalists in the last World Cup, Lionel Nallet, Thierry Dusautoir and Aurelien Rougerie will start Saturday against Italy at the Stade de France for the first game of the French team in the Six Nations 2012. Tue,31 Jan 2012 12:31:12 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/nallet-et-les-bleus-face-a-l-italie-1564 West and the Mavericks in great shape After a difficult victory against Spurs, Dallas has easily won against Phoenix (122-99). Delonte West was the leading scorer of the match with 25 points, 3 rebounds and six assists, helped by Shawn Marion (20 pts, 5 rebounds, 2 assists). Tue,31 Jan 2012 11:44:11 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/west-et-les-mavericks-en-grande-forme-1562 The Dallas Mavericks struggled against the San Antonio Spurs before claiming a 101-100 win in overtime, thanks to Jason Terry. “Jet” had 34 points, 4 assists and the game-winner, while Shawn Marion added 9 points and 9 rebounds. Mon,30 Jan 2012 17:04:05 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/jason-terry-frappe-un-grand-coup-1558 If he struggled in the first two sets – which ended in tie-breaks – Lukas Lacko managed to defeat Potito Starace in the opening round of the Zagreb indoor tournament. The Slovak claimed a 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 victory. Mon,30 Jan 2012 16:12:05 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/zagreb-lacko-au-deuxieme-tour-1560 22-year-old Victoria Azarenka has won her first Grand Slam after easily defeating Maria Sharapova in the final of the Australian Open (6-3, 6-0), also climbing to the world No. 1 ranking in women's tennis.

A breath of fresh air has been brought in Melbourne. The promising Victoria Azarenka only needed 82 minutes to claim her first Grand Slam crown and climb into the WTA top spot for the first time in her career, after a 6-3, 6-0 dismissal of Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open championship.

"Well, it's a dream come true, you know. I have been dreaming and working so hard to win the Grand Slam, and being No. 1 is pretty good bonus, you know, for that", she said afterwards.

Represented by Lagardère Unlimited, the 22-year-old with a bright future now hopes that her triumph could help her young compatriots: "I mean, definitely a lot of inspiration, I hope, for the kids. That's what's most important for me, that they can believe in themself and try to work hard, you know, to achieve their dreams in the sport."

A fine example of determination and perseverance. Mon,30 Jan 2012 14:01:02 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/newslu/deja-au-sommet--1556 Elena Vesnina has reached the final in the mixed doubles at the Australian Open. The Russian and her Indian partner Leander Paes defeated the Italian pair Bracciali-Vinci after a super tie-break(5-7, 6-2, 10-7). Fri,27 Jan 2012 16:52:06 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/open-daustralie-vesnina-en-finale-1554 22-year old Victoria Azarenka has reached a Grand Slam final for the very first time of her career. The Bielorussian represented by Lagardère Unlimited defeated Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in Melbourne.

"I felt like my hand is about 200 kilograms and my body is about 1,000 kilograms." Victoria Azarenka was still emotional when she had to describe her feelings when she served for the match against title-holder Kim Clijsters in the Australian Open semi-finals. And she will probably remember this 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 victory for a long time. "I'm really glad the way I fought. That's the thing I'm most proud of, I fought for every ball", the World’s No. 3 added, after reaching a Grand Slam final for the very first time of her career. Her previous Grand Slam best was a semi-final at last year’s Wimbledon. The 22-year-old from Bielorussia, who is represented by Lagardère Unlimited, will face 2008 winner Maria Sharapova in the final, and she already knows what to do: "I really have to be focused on myself". Thu,26 Jan 2012 13:39:01 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/newslu/azarenka-passe-la-premiere-1552 After another remarkable performance from Ricky Rubio (17 points and 12 rebounds), the Wolves defeated the Mavericks 105-90. Jason Terry had 17 points and 5 assists for the title-holders, while Shawn Marion added 15 points and 6 rebounds. Thu,26 Jan 2012 12:10:12 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/rubio-et-les-wolves-font-tomber-le-champion-1550 18-year-old Kristina Mladenovic has earned her first call-up to the Fed Cup French Cup for the World Group II 1st round clash against Slovakia in Bratislava on February 4 and 5. Wed,25 Jan 2012 14:57:03 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/fed-cup-mladenovic-premiere--1548 An international poker superstar, Bertrand Grospellier, also known as “Elky”, will be on Canal +'s "Grand Journal" with host Michel Denisot on January 24. Represented by Lagardère Unlimited, the WPT-EPT-WSOP winner continues his media tour in France. Tue,24 Jan 2012 16:08:04 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/elky-au-grand-journal-1546 Victoria Azarenka has reached the semi-finals at the Australian Open. Facing Agnieszka Radwanska, another champion represented by Lagardère Unlimited, the Bielorussian claimed a 6-7 6-0 6-2 victory. Tue,24 Jan 2012 11:20:11 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/open-daustralie-azarenka-dans-le-dernier-carre-1544 Three years after their last visit, Kevin Boothe and the New York Giants have booked another trip to the Super Bowl to face the Patriots, again ! A great reward for the offensive line pillar and his teammates.

An unsung hero. Just like for many offensive guards in the NFL, Kevin Booth's performances would deserve more media attention. But the Queens native has already made a name for himself in the best football league in the World. In charge of protecting his quarterback, he accomplished his mission and Eli Manning managed to lift the Giants to a 20-17 victory against the 49ers. A sixth-year veteran, Boothe played in all 19 games this season, starting in nine during the regular season and all three in the postseason, against the Falcons (24-2), the Packers (37-20), and the San Francisco franchise. An offensive line pillar eager to win another title on February 5. Giants and Patriots will meet again for the Super Bowl XLVI, a remake of a 2008 edition won 17-14 by the New Yorkers. Mon,23 Jan 2012 18:06:06 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/newslu/la-regularite-recompensee--1542 After outplaying Lisa Raymond et Liezel Huber at the French Open, Elena Vesnina and Sania Mirza have set up another meeting with the Americans in Melbourne, this time in the quarter-finals. The Russian and her teammate defeated Jarmila Gajdosova and Bethanie Mattek-Sands 7-5, 6-3 in one hour and 20 minutes. Mon,23 Jan 2012 12:03:01 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/open-daustralie-un-quart-pour-vesnina-1540 Agnieszka Radwanska continues her unbeaten record against Galina Voskoboeva. The No. 1 Pole easily defeated the player from Kazakhstan in Melbourne (6-2, 6-2), to reach the third round of the Australian Open. Fri,20 Jan 2012 10:33:12 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/open-daustralie-a-radwanska-se-balade-1538 Facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, which had the NBA’s best record and were on a 7-game winning streak, the Washington Wizards won 105-102. John Wall was all over the floor, finishing with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Thu,19 Jan 2012 16:40:04 GMT http://www.lagardere-unlimited.com/news/john-wall-frappe-un-grand-coup-1536