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Post by choupi on Jan 9, 2010 4:17:25 GMT -5
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Post by getta on Jan 10, 2010 14:07:44 GMT -5
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Post by getta on Jan 10, 2010 19:11:59 GMT -5
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Post by getta on Jan 10, 2010 21:59:01 GMT -5
I really hope Marcos doesn't underestimate Lindahl. www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26550854-5018898,00.html Just 30 minutes left now, so do not go anywhere. Vamos Marcos!
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Post by getta on Jan 11, 2010 13:39:53 GMT -5
www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/01/2nd-Week/Sydney-Monday-Gasquet-An-Early-Winner.aspxGasquet,Baghdatis Among Early Winners In Sydney Sydney, Australia by ATP Staff | 11.01.2010... Marcos Baghdatis, who admitted to having never heard of his first-round opponent, Australian wild card Nick Lindahl, posted a 6-2, 7-5 win, but was far from happy with his performance. "I didn't play that good; I mean, I didn't serve very well," Baghdatis said. "had a low percentage on first serve; wasn't feeling too good on the serve, but felt good at the baseline. Played some good points, moving well."...
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Post by getta on Jan 11, 2010 13:43:02 GMT -5
www.medibankinternational.com.au/2010/01/baghdatis-on-course-for-hewitt-match-upBaghdatis on course for Hewitt match-upMonday 11 January 2010Marcos Baghdatis edged closer to a potential third round showdown with Lleyton Hewitt after brushing aside Australian Nick Lindahl 6-2 7-5 at the Medibank International Sydney on Monday. Baghdatis and Hewitt have not met since their epic Australian Open clash in 2008 where Hewitt prevailed in five sets in a match that lasted until 4.30 in the morning – the latest finish in Open history. Baghdatis admitted his serve will need some work if he is to progress any further in this competition, with Lindahl giving the world No.42 a scare when he broke him to level the second set, before the Cypriot won the last three games. “I didn’t play that good, I didn’t serve very well and had a very low percentage on first serve,” Baghdatis said. “But I got a match of one hour, 15 minutes in the heat, that’s good. There are a lot of positive things out of this match and some negative, I’ll work on the negatives and keep the positives.” Lindahl, who beat Bernard Tomic last month to secure a wildcard for the main draw of the Australian Open, admitted he had been overawed by playing on Ken Rosewall Arena. “It was pretty gusty out there and there were a lot of people, I haven’t really played in that atmosphere much and it took a while to get used to,” he said. “I didn’t play my proper game today, I just tried to go for a bit too much, I was a bit nervous.”
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Post by choupi on Jan 12, 2010 2:42:41 GMT -5
Wednesday OOP:
Ken Rosewall Arena, matches start at 11am
Gasquet vs Becker followed by Troicki vs Baghdatis followed by Seppi vs Hewitt
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Post by getta on Jan 12, 2010 20:12:54 GMT -5
counting the minutes; bet365 offers live streaming. Vik, though talented, is nowhere near Marcos’ level... really hope Marcos doesn’t lose his cool, nor allow himself to loosen up… Vamos Marcos!
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Post by getta on Jan 13, 2010 0:23:41 GMT -5
www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/01/2nd-Week/Sydney-Wednesday-Quarterfinalists-Determined.aspxQFLine-up Taking Shape In Sydney Sydney, Australia by ATP Staff | 13.01.2010
... Marcos Baghdatis, Australian Open runner-up in 2006, reached the quarter-finals with a 7-5, 6-3 win over No. 6-seeded Serb Viktor Troicki. Baghdatis was particularly effective on his first serve, winning 91 per cent of those points. "I served better than last time and was more solid, so it was a great victory today and I'm really happy," Baghdatis said. "[I'm] more focused on the court, more positive, and [I'm] starting to feel a little bit the tactical game, my game and movement on the court, my routine. It's a bit of everything that's getting into place."...
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Post by getta on Jan 13, 2010 2:04:14 GMT -5
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Post by getta on Jan 13, 2010 7:31:47 GMT -5
www.medibankinternational.com.au/2010/01/hewitt-sets-up-baghdatis-meetingHewitt sets up Baghdatis meetingWednesday 13 January 2010Lleyton Hewitt will play Marcos Baghdatis on Thursday for a place in the Sydney International semi-finals after the Australian powered past Andreas Seppi. And if their last match is any indication, it may pay to set your alarm clock. The former world No.1 looked in ominous touch during his 6-0 6-2 trouncing of the Italian on Wednesday, the brevity of the match potentially helpful given the last epic played out between the Cypriot and the South Australian. The five set classic at the 2008 Australian Open – won by Hewitt – isn’t just remembered for the quality of play and the length of the clash. It was also completed at 4:34 am to ensure its place as the latest finishing match in grand slam history. Hewitt chuckled at the unlikely prospect of another match ever going that late, but said the fixture was firmly stuck in his head. “It was different. Hopefully it never happens again to anyone,” he said of the finishing time. “I would have wanted to wipe it out of my memory box if I’d lost the match in five sets but obviously winning an epic match in your home grand slam, stuff like that always stays in the back of your mind.” Baghdatis had a slightly tougher time in his match against Serb Viktor Troicki, but ultimately showed in the 7-5 6-3 result he is getting back to the kind of form that saw him reach the Australian Open final in 2006. The world No.42, who struggled with injuries early in 2009 and dropped out of the top 100 before a strong second half of the year, saw similarities between he and Hewitt’s push to get back into the top echelons of the sport. “He’s on fire, so I think he can play great tennis,” said Baghdatis, who admitted sneaking a look at Hewitt’s impressive first set on Wednesday. “It’s just he has to keep healthy. It’s not very easy, because a lot of guys now are more fit. “It’s a tougher, more physical game than before, so it’s not that easy.”
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Post by getta on Jan 13, 2010 21:00:45 GMT -5
www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2010/338/op.pdfThursday OoPKEN ROSEWALL ARENA Starting At 11:00 AM D. NESTOR (CAN) / N. ZIMONJIC (SRB) vs. C. CAS (GER) / D. NORMAN (BEL) Not Before 12:30 PM WTA followed by WTA Not Before 3:00 PM Marcos BAGHDATIS (CYP) vs. Lleyton HEWITT (AUS)Not Before 7:30 PM Mardy FISH (USA) vs. Peter LUCZAK (AUS) followed by WTA
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Post by getta on Jan 14, 2010 0:16:17 GMT -5
counting the minutes; bet365 offers live streaming. Lleyton seems to handle the windy conditions very well, hopefully Marcos won’t get upset if the wind is picking up, control his movements and bring intensity to his game... Vamos Marcos!
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Post by getta on Jan 14, 2010 2:40:04 GMT -5
yesss
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Post by choupi on Jan 14, 2010 3:18:24 GMT -5
And it's a great victory from Marcos over Hewitt 4-6 6-2 6-3 Woohoohoo. Baghdatis eliminates Hewitt in Sydney AAP Thursday 14 January 2010
Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis stole the show in Sydney as he knocked Australian No.1 Lleyton Hewitt out of the MediBank International with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 quarter-final victory.
The quarter-final match-up promised much after the pair had a five set classic the last time they met in the 2008 Australian Open, and they delivered again in three keenly contested sets.
Hewitt started in promising fashion, breaking Baghdatis early in the first set and hanging tough as the Cypriot pushed to level the scores.
The former world No.1 held firm, took the set and then stole a break and a 2-1 lead in the second set.
But Baghdatis lifted his play to reel off six straight games, taking the set and a 1-0 lead in the third.
A solitary service break was then enough to secure the decider for the 2006 Australian Open finalist who finished off the four-time Sydney champion with an ace.
Baghdatis will now take on the winner of the Peter Luczak-Mardy Fish quarter-final being played Thursday night.www.medibankinternational.com.au/2010/01/baghdatis-eliminates-hewitt-in-sydney#more-2596
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