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Post by Ljubica on May 28, 2010 10:44:39 GMT -5
Sorry Getta - you're commentary is great. But we have this match on TV here, so when I really get into watching a match I tend not to type online much. Keep it up though! And pame Marcos
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Post by getta on May 28, 2010 10:53:55 GMT -5
thanks, Rose. well, fourth set: Andy 5 - 2* Marcos things accurately predicted, dare i say it. great tennis by both players.
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Post by getta on May 28, 2010 12:48:09 GMT -5
www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/05/Roland-Garros/Roland-Garros-Friday-Murray-Passes-Baghdatis-Test.aspxMurray Sets Berdych ClashParis, France by ATP Staff | 28.05.2010ATP World Tour No. 4 Andy Murray survived a third-set blip to defeat Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis 6-2, 6-3, 0-6, 6-2 Friday and reach the fourth round at Roland Garros. After Murray had gone two-sets-to-love up, there was a sharp shift in momentum as former Australian Open finalist Baghdatis raised his level to win seven straight games, securing a bagel third set and earning him a break of serve in the fourth set. However, Murray recovered his composure to break back immediately and went on to win five of the next six games to defeat Baghdatis for the first time in three meetings after two hours and 33 minutes.
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Post by Ljubica on May 28, 2010 13:58:23 GMT -5
Can't say I enjoyed the match - apart from the 3rd set! Marcos' serve just wasn't working - I am disappointed with that - and (sorry Getta) - I truly don't like Murray However, - trying to take positives - all in all, I think this was a syccessful clay court swing for Marcos - probably better than many fans expected, so that is all good. Hope he can enjoy a few days' rest now, and start having some success on a surface that he feels more comfortable on.
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Post by getta on May 28, 2010 14:43:29 GMT -5
and (sorry Getta) - I truly don't like Murray it's OK, Rose. different strokes for different folks. Marcos' defeat today is perhaps a kind gift in disguise. now he has enough time to organise and recollect his thoughts. and he knows what he has to do in Halle in order to be the 16th seeded player at Wimbledon. if i'm not mistaken, he's already has bonus 225 grass points from the previous season and according to Wimbledon seeding formula, double points from the upcoming tournament in Halle (Rosmalen doesn't count for 2010 Wimbledon).
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Post by choupi on May 29, 2010 3:08:29 GMT -5
However, - trying to take positives - all in all, I think this was a syccessful clay court swing for Marcos - probably better than many fans expected, so that is all good. Hope he can enjoy a few days' rest now, and start having some success on a surface that he feels more comfortable on. Can't but agree with that Rose. Marcos had a good week in RG and we couldn't expect more. Hope he can rest too and enjoy grass coming up.
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Post by Ljubica on May 30, 2010 7:58:54 GMT -5
However, - trying to take positives - all in all, I think this was a syccessful clay court swing for Marcos - probably better than many fans expected, so that is all good. Hope he can enjoy a few days' rest now, and start having some success on a surface that he feels more comfortable on. Can't but agree with that Rose. Marcos had a good week in RG and we couldn't expect more. Hope he can rest too and enjoy grass coming up. Hope so too. Good to hear he's doing lots of work on his serve since the Murray match too! I am planning a short trip to Rosmalen (just have to sort out some work issues first), - so if I get to go there I will be sure to keep you informed of his progress live
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Post by getta on May 31, 2010 23:25:25 GMT -5
Marcos had a solid clay-court season. his match against Ferrer in Madrid, in particular, made him realise his potential to mix with and match the best clay court players. as for the grass-court season, well Marcos also entered the doubles draw (with Ollie) in Halle to shake some rust from his one-week layoff. i think you can tell by the way Marcos goes out there that he's pretty determined. some quite clever opponents there. Tomas, Robin, Misha, just to name a few. I am planning a short trip to Rosmalen (just have to sort out some work issues first), - so if I get to go there I will be sure to keep you informed of his progress live Rose, hope you enjoy a brill Marcos in Rosmalen. i guess that special events will take place to celebrate the start of the tournament's cooperation with UNICEF. surely it will be so much fun to watch.
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Post by getta on Jun 1, 2010 9:19:52 GMT -5
Marcos' defeat today is perhaps a kind gift in disguise. now he has enough time to organise and recollect his thoughts. and he knows what he has to do in Halle in order to be the 16th seeded player at Wimbledon. if i'm not mistaken, he's already has bonus 225 grass points from the previous season and according to Wimbledon seeding formula, double points from the upcoming tournament in Halle (Rosmalen doesn't count for 2010 Wimbledon). apparently i was wrong, Marcos has 245 extra grass points gained in the previous seasons. and he will add 100% points earned at the upcoming tournament in Halle. see Judio's post for a detailed analysis: www.menstennisforums.com/showpost.php?p=9923499&postcount=731anyway, Marcos' team knows how to have fun and win. i don't think we, common mortals like ourselves, need to worry about the perceived elitism of high-ranking.
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Post by Ljubica on Jun 1, 2010 11:04:52 GMT -5
Rose, hope you enjoy a brill Marcos in Rosmalen. i guess that special events will take place to celebrate the start of the tournament's cooperation with UNICEF. surely it will be so much fun to watch. Indeed. :)Unfortunately my Boss does not share my enthusiasm for a trip to Rosmalen, but I am extremely stubborn when I want to be, and I will find a way for sure - even if only for a weekend.
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