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Post by TennisHack on Feb 26, 2004 18:25:41 GMT -5
Just a place to resize pictures of the 'nobodies' I follow on my site Richard Gasquet of France returns a shot to Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil during the Brasil Open February 25, 2004 in Costa Do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Richard Gasquet of France adjusts his cap while playing Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil during the Brasil Open February 25, 2004 in Costa Do Sauipe, Bahia, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Post by The Chloe on Feb 28, 2004 2:34:54 GMT -5
Wow, that is one sweaty kid. He's almost as sopping as Nalbandian is. The difference being that Nalbandian takes 5 minutes to get that soaked, where I imagine that Gasquet had been going a little longer than that
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Post by TennisHack on Feb 28, 2004 14:42:41 GMT -5
LOL, yeah, a set or so. He had to have a visit with the trainer before/during the second set and changed his shirt then. It has also been steamy hot in Brazil from what I understand -- even though this match was played at night.
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Post by TennisHack on Mar 6, 2004 20:20:02 GMT -5
Italy'sFilippo Volandri reacts after losing apoint against spain's Carlos Moya during the Mexico Open tournament Thursday, March 5, 2004, in Acapulco, Mexico.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Italy's Filippo Volandri returns the ball to Spain's Carlos Moya during the Mexico Open tournament Thursday March 5, 2004, in Acapulco, Mexico.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Italy's Filippo Volandri returns the ball to Spain's Carlos Moya during the Mexico Open tournament Thursday March 5, 2004, in Acapulco, Mexico.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Post by TennisHack on Mar 9, 2004 21:09:23 GMT -5
And girls Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia in action during training in preparation for the Pacific Life Open on March 8, 2004 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 11, 2004 13:36:39 GMT -5
Patriotic outfits = yes Sunglasses = no :red: South African Wesley Moodie plays a volley during the Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Qualifier at the Wanderers Cricket stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday April 11, 2004. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 12, 2004 19:41:21 GMT -5
I thought this was a nice little article about Wes, so I thought I'd share For Ferreira and Moodie aces come too lateApril 12 2004 at 04:15AM By Karien Jonckheere www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=4&art_id=vn20040412041509445C665568&set_id=6 With the tie already lost, there was just pride to play for when South Africa's tennis players took to the court on Sunday for the reverse singles in their Davis Cup clash against Slovakia. It seems that both sides were not expecting to find themselves in such a position. But a heartbreaking injury to Jeff Coetzee in Saturday's doubles rubber saw Slovaks Dominik Hrbaty and Michal Mertinak claiming a surprise victory and with it the tie. The South Africans came back determined not to go down 5-0 and Wayne Ferreira claimed a rather comfortable 6-4, 6-2 victory over Hrbaty, who, had the tie still been alive, would most probably not have played on Sunday as he has never beaten the South African. 'We definitely wanted to come out and win' It was then the turn of Wesley Moodie, who produced some spectacular serving to defeat Mertinak in a close encounter 7-6 (10-8), 7-6 (7-3). Despite the insignificance of the outcome of these games, there was still an enthusiastic crowd who headed to the Wanderers for the Easter-day action. And while cries of "Zulu" at a cricket stadium would usually be associated with Lance Klusener, on Sunday they were directed at Moodie who hails from KwaZulu-Natal. "We definitely wanted to come out and win," Moodie said afterwards. "It was tough to come out here knowing that we had already lost the tie, but we didn't want to lose 5-0. "You never want to lose even if there's not much to play for. And winning today just gave me that extra bit of confidence." "I just took it as another practice match for the grass season," added the South African No 2, who headed to Mexico on Sunday night with the aim of upping his game and so confirm his inclusion in this year's French Open and Wimbledon. "Wayne played better than he did on the first day," acknowledged Slovakia captain Miroslav Mecir. "I'm very glad that we made the team choices we did on Friday because that was very important," he added of the decision not to play Hrbaty, who has struggled on grass, on the opening day. South Africa captain Kevin Curren reckoned: "Obviously the result is very disappointing and it leaves you with a hollow feeling losing at home, but there is nothing we could have done better in preparation for this event. "Yes we lost the tie, but this was a very positive note for tennis in this country. The tie was a success because we showed we can put on a first-class event like this. "It's made a statement for tennis in South Africa and this is just the onset of what's going to happen in the next five to 10 years." Curren and new CEO of the South Africa Tennis Association (Sata) Ian Smith confirmed on Sunday that a major sponsor for the game in this country should be announced in the coming weeks. And also in the pipeline is the revival of the South African Open within the next few years.
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Post by TennisHack on May 2, 2004 17:12:40 GMT -5
Filo Roger Federer of Switzerland (R) and Filippo Volandri of Italy play tennis in front of the Costantino's arc and the Colosseum during the tournament launch of the Telecom Italia Masters at Foro Italico on May 2, 2004 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)
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Post by Lee on May 5, 2004 11:21:41 GMT -5
from TMS Rome site
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Post by TennisHack on May 5, 2004 12:37:46 GMT -5
Filo
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Post by TennisHack on May 6, 2004 10:38:04 GMT -5
Italy's Filippo Volandri reacts after winning a point from Sjeng Schalken of The Netherlands during the men's clay court Italian Open tennis tournament at Rome's Foro Italico, Thursday, May 6, 2004. Volandri beat Schalken 6-2, 6-3. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
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Post by TennisHack on May 6, 2004 15:19:13 GMT -5
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Post by TennisHack on May 21, 2004 15:18:15 GMT -5
Filippo Volandri, from Italy, reacts after he defeats David Sanchez, from Spain, during their semi final match of the ATP tournament in St. Poelten, Austria, on Friday, May 21, 2004. (AP Photo/Andreas Schaad)
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Post by TennisHack on May 24, 2004 4:40:12 GMT -5
Italy's Filippo Volandri celebrates after defeating Belgium's Xavier Malisse with 6-1 and 6-4 to win his first ATP-tournament, Saturday May 22, 2004, during the final match of the Raiffeisen Grand Prix in St. Poelten, Austria. (AP Photo/Andreas Schaad)
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Post by Lee on May 27, 2004 22:26:04 GMT -5
This pic of Soderling is just............ from Gerry Webber Open site
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 4, 2004 15:56:02 GMT -5
French team Richard Gasquet, right, and Tatiana Golovin return the ball to Cara and Wayne Black of Zimbabwe during the final of the Mixed Doubles of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 4, 2004. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours) French team Richard Gasquet, right, and Tatiana Golovin kiss after defeating Cara and Wayne Black of Zimbabwe in the final of the Mixed Doubles of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 4, 2004. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours) France's Richard Gasquet, left, and Tatiana Golovin kiss the cup after defeating Cara and Wayne Black of Zimbabwe in the final of the Mixed Doubles of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 4, 2004. The French pair won 6-3, 6-4. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 10, 2004 19:08:21 GMT -5
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 19, 2004 12:56:26 GMT -5
Tennis player Mario Ancic of Croatia returns with a backhand to Martin Verkerk of The Netherlands, during his quarterfinal at the Ordina Open tennis tournament, in Den Bosch, The Netherlands, Saturday June 19, 2004. Ancic won in two sets, 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski)
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 21, 2004 13:31:04 GMT -5
Filippo Volandri of Italy in action during his first round match against Jamie Delgado of USA at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on June 21, 2004 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 24, 2004 13:19:40 GMT -5
Italy's Filippo Volandri plays a return to former champion Goran Ivanisevic during their Mens Singles, match at Wimbledon Thursday June 24, 2004. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 28, 2004 17:01:35 GMT -5
Croatia's Mario Ancic returns to Belgium's Xavier Malisse during his Mens Singles, fourth round match against Croatia's Mario Ancic at Wimbledon Monday June 28, 2004. Maslisse later retired from the match injured.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 30, 2004 8:53:57 GMT -5
Croatia's Mario Ancic chases down a shot from Britain's Tim Henman, during their Men's Singles, quarter-final match on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday June 30, 2004. Ancic won the match 7-6 (5) 6-4, 6-2, to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus) Mario Ancic of Croatia in action during his quarter final match against Tim Henman of Great Britain at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on June 30, 2004 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Croatia's Mario Ancic serves to Britain's Tim Henman, during their Men's Singles, quarter-final match on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday June 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Croatia's Mario Ancic serves to Britain's Tim Henman, during their Men's Singles, quarter-final match on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday June 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 30, 2004 8:56:37 GMT -5
Tim Henman greets Mario Ancic of Croatia after their quarter final match at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on June 30, 2004 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. Ancic won 7-6(5) 6-4 6-2. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Croatia's Mario Ancic reacts as he defeats Britain's Tim Henman, in their Men's Singles, quarter-final match on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday June 30, 2004. Ancic won the match 7-6 (5) 6-4, 6-2, to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 30, 2004 9:49:57 GMT -5
Croatia's Mario Ancic returns to Britain's Tim Henman, during their Men's Singles, quarter-final match on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday June 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus) Croatia's Mario Ancic returns to Britain's Tim Henman, during their Men's Singles, quarter-final match on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday June 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus) Croatia's Mario Ancic returns to Britain's Tim Henman, during their Men's Singles, quarter-final match on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Wednesday June 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
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Post by The Chloe on Jun 30, 2004 19:08:44 GMT -5
Ancic will be attractive once he grows into himself a bit more.
Am I correct in assuming that Volandri will be in Toronto, Hackie?
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 30, 2004 19:56:49 GMT -5
Am I correct in assuming that Volandri will be in Toronto, Hackie? He's ranked high enough to get direct entry this year, so yes unless he pulls out. Of course it's the year I can't go back to Cincy I wish he had played quallies there last year...
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Post by The Chloe on Jul 1, 2004 2:15:26 GMT -5
Well, if I go, I'll take lots of pictures. They might even be good this time around, seeing as it's my fourth year.
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Post by TennisHack on Jul 1, 2004 18:54:37 GMT -5
LOL, thanks Your pictures have always been pretty good -- the ones you've cared to share, at least
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Post by Lee on Jul 2, 2004 9:44:07 GMT -5
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Post by TennisHack on Jul 2, 2004 12:37:55 GMT -5
Mario Ancic of Croatia in action during his semi final match against Andy Roddick of USA at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on July 2, 2004 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London..(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Croatia's Mario Ancic returns to Andy Roddick of the US, during their Men's Singles, semi-final on the Number One Court at Wimbledon, Friday July 2, 2004. The match was moved from the Centre Court because of rain delays.(AP Photo/Dave Caulkin) Croatia's Mario Ancic chases a shot from Andy Roddick of the US, during their Men's Singles, semi-final on the Number One Court at Wimbledon, Friday July 2, 2004. The match was moved from the Centre Court because of rain delays.(AP Photo/Dave Caulkin)
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