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MONACO -- Stanislas Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday, rallying to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in a rare all-Swiss final. Benjamin Pavard Jersey . The Australian Open champion had lost his previous two Masters finals and looked like losing a third until Federers level dropped suddenly late in the second set, and Wawrinka began troubling the 17-time Grand Slam champion with his aggressive backhand. The fourth-seeded Federer, who accepted a wild card invitation to play in the tournament, was also looking to win it for the first time after losing his three previous finals here to eight-time champion Rafael Nadal from 2006-08. Wawrinka has beaten Federer only twice in 15 matches but both victories have come here. He also beat him in the third round in 2009. "Its exceptional to be able to win my first Masters title here," Wawrinka said. It was the first time that Federer and Wawrinka met in a championship decider. In the last all-Swiss final, Marc Rosset beat Federer in Marseille in 2000. "Stan was tougher at the end, I think he deserved it just a little bit more," Federer said. "Its a huge win for him after winning his first Grand Slam this year, also to win his first Masters. To take the opportunities when theyre there, thats key in a tennis players career." With the third-seeded Wawrinka serving for the match, Federer shouted in frustration as he missed an easy forehand on second serve at 15-15. On the next point, Federers backhand went wide and Wawrinka clinched the victory with a crisp forehand winner that landed on the line. The players, who are good friends, shared a warm hug at the net. "I had a great week here," Federer said. "Congratulations to Stan." It is the seventh title of the 29-year-old Wawrinkas career, and his third this year. He lost his previous Masters finals at Madrid last year and Rome in 2008. Federer broke for a 3-2 lead when Wawrinkas backhand long, and served out the first set when his countryman over-hit another backhand. Wawrinka secured a break to take a 2-0 lead in the second, but Federer broke straight back with a brilliant passing shot down the line and confidently held to love to send the second set into a tiebreaker. But then he seemed to lose his way. One sloppy backhand from Federer allowed Wawrinka to move 2-0 ahead, and the Australian Open champion moved 4-1 up with a volley at the net. Federer saved two set points at 6-3 but Wawrinka levelled the match with a clinical smash after Federer had returned his serve a bit too high. "I dont think I served quite so well early on in the third set. I think he really found his range and started to hit bigger, deeper. He didnt miss that many second-serve returns anymore," Federer said. "He gave me a couple cheap points in the first couple sets which he later on really didnt give me anymore." Federer was seeking the 79th title of his illustrious career, and his 22nd Masters trophy. The 32-year-old Swiss has lost three of his four finals this year, with the other defeats against Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells and to Lleyton Hewitt at Brisbane. "You must see the positive side. Try not to be disappointed or frustrated," Federer said. "What I see is that if Im in that position again, if I keep trying as I did, at a certain point its going to go my way. If you feel good mentally, then things are going to turn out good." The next two Masters events on clay are at Madrid and Rome leading up to the French Open, which starts on May 25. Antoine Griezmann France Jersey .Y. - The Philadelphia Eagles game at Green Bay against the Packers on Nov. Benjamin Mendy Jersey . The 23-year-old Poland international is back as first choice at Arsenal after losing his regular spot in the team on occasions over the last three seasons. http://www.soccerfrancenationalshop.us/Zinedine-Zidane-France-Jersey/ .Y. -- The New York Islanders were merely content with a lopsided victory.NEW YORK, N.Y. - An arbitrator Friday threw out Ray Rices indefinite suspension by the NFL for hitting his then-fiancee and now wife in a hotel elevator, freeing him to play again.The NFL said Rice, a free agent, is eligible to play upon signing a new contract. Whether any team will consider signing him is another matter.Former U.S. District Judge Barbara S. Jones said Commissioner Roger Goodells decision in September to change Rices original suspension from two games to indefinite was arbitrary and an abuse of discretion.Jones was deciding whether the NFL overstepped its authority in modifying Rices two-game suspension after video of the Baltimore Ravens running back punching Janay became public.Rice was released by the Ravens when the video went public. Rice and the union contended he was essentially sentenced twice, and Jones agreed, saying Rice did not lie to or mislead the NFL.She noted in her decision that after Goodell increased the punishment for a first offence under the personal conduct policy from two to six games, the commissioner called Rice to assure him that the new policy would not affect him — that it was forward-looking and his penalty would not be increased.The punishment changed, though, after the video was released.In her decision, Jones also wrote:Because Rice did not mislead the commissioner and because there were no new facts on which the commissioner could base his increased suspension, I find that the imposition of the indefinite suspension was arbitrary. I therefore vacate the second penalty imposed on Rice.The provisions of the first discipline — those regarding making continued use of counselling and other professional services, having no further involvement with law enforcement, and not committing any additional violations of league policies — still stand.The NFL said it accepted the decision.We respect Judge Joness decision to reinstate Ray Rice from his indefinite suspension for violating the leagues personal conduct policy in an incident of domestic violence, spokesman Greg Aiello said in an email to The Associated Press.Ray Rice is a free agent and has been eligible to be signed by an NFL team since he was released by the Ravens. Based on Judge Jones decision, he will be eligible to play upon signing a new contract.But Rice has not played all season, and was coming off a weak 2013 season. And there is the immeasurable public relations issues that could accompany any team signing him — this season or in the future.Rice said Friday in a statement released by the players union:I would like to thank Judge BBarbara Jones, the NFL Players Association, my attorneys, agents, advisers, family, friends and fans — but most importantly, my wife Janay. Thomas Lemar Jersey. I made an inexcusable mistake and accept full responsibility for my actions. I am thankful that there was a proper appeals process in place to address this issue. I will continue working hard to improve myself and be the best husband, father and friend, while giving back to my community and helping others to learn from my mistakes.Goodell and the Rices testified at the hearing, as did NFL security chief Jeffrey Miller and Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome. During his appearance, Goodell told Jones: I do accept that I have to be consistent with consistent circumstances, and ... I think thats about fairness, and fairness would be, you should be as consistent as possible in your discipline.The NFL Players Association claimed a victory for a disciplinary process that is fair and transparent in a statement. The union called again for collective bargaining to produce a new personal conduct policy.To which NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy added:Judge Jones ruling underscores the urgency of our work to develop and implement a clear, fair and comprehensive new personal conduct policy. We expect this policy to be completed and announced in the weeks ahead. Our focus is on consistently enforcing an improved policy going forward.The National Organization for Women again called for Goodells resignation and an independent investigation into the NFLs response to domestic violence incidents.Instead of listening to the multiple domestic violence experts that have approached Goodell throughout his tenure, NOW President Terry ONeill said in a statement, he continues to diminish, evade, and deny the realities of the problem. Instead of working to keep Janay Rice safe, he removed economic security from her and her abuser — a known cause of increasing the risk of domestic homicide.One fan in Baltimore supported Rice, but not Goodell.I dont condone what hes done, but the commissioner was way out of line, said Andrew Offord. Double jeopardy? You cant do that. Public opinion and backlash made the NFL change its mind on the punishment and that was wrong.I think for a team in a desperate situation — not this year, but maybe next year if someone gets injured — Rice might get another shot. But I dont know if the commissioner deserves another shot.___AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi and AP Writer Juliet Linderman contributed to this report.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Jerseys NFL China Wholesale Jerseys Cheap NFL Hoodies Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Gear Wholesale Jerseys 2019 Wholesale NFL White Jerseys ' ' '