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Post by TennisHack on Sept 6, 2003 22:44:38 GMT -5
Arthur Ashe - 1:00 PM Start 1. Women's Doubles - Finals Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS)[4] Martina Navratilova (USA)[4] vs. Virginia Ruano Pascual (ESP)[2] Paola Suarez (ARG)[2] followed by: 2. Men's Singles - Finals Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP)[3] vs. Andy Roddick (USA)[4]
Armstrong - 12:30 PM Start 1. Men's Doubles - Finals Jonas Bjorkman (SWE)[4] Todd Woodbridge (AUS)[4] vs. Bob Bryan (USA)[2] Mike Bryan (USA)[2] followed by: 2. Men's 45 Senior Doubles Mansour Bahrami Gene Mayer or John Lloyd Dick Stockton vs. Peter McNamara Guillermo Vilas 3. Mixed Doubles - Finals Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)[8] Bob Bryan (USA)[8] vs. Lina Krasnoroutskaya (RUS)[5] Daniel Nestor (CAN)[5]
Grandstand - 12:00 PM Start 1. Women's Senior Doubles Pam Casale (USA) Kathy May Fritz vs. Olga Morozova Kathy Rinaldi
Court 11 - 12:00 PM Start 1. Men's Super Senior Doubles Colin Dibley (AUS) Stan Smith vs. Ilie Nastase Tom Okker followed by: 2. Boys' Singles - Finals Marcos Baghdatis (CYP)[1] vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)[5]
Court 7 - 12:00 PM Start 1. Men's 35 Senior Doubles Jim Grabb (USA) Richey Reneberg (USA) vs. Scott Davis (USA) David Pate (USA) followed by: 2. Girls' Singles - Finals Kirsten Flipkens (BEL)[4] vs. Michaela Krajicek (NED)[2]
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Post by Lee on Sept 6, 2003 23:09:40 GMT -5
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Post by Kiro on Sept 7, 2003 8:47:39 GMT -5
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Post by Doris on Sept 7, 2003 9:53:14 GMT -5
Good luck Juan Carlos!!
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Post by vaiva on Sept 7, 2003 10:28:14 GMT -5
Agree absolutely
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Post by Jasper on Sept 7, 2003 10:48:51 GMT -5
Good omens for Juan Carlos: 1) Obviously Justine Henin-Hardenne winning last night 2) PMac: His pre-tournament picks were Clijsters and Roddick 3) Orantes: The only other Spaniard male to reach the USO final, and guess what, he won that over a 23-year old young American named Jimmy Connors 4) Patricia: She was also there for Ferrero's RG run Vamos! Oh, and good luck to Nav/Kuz, Kraz/Nestor, and the Bryan Brtothers ... and Michaela Krajicek!
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Post by RogiFan on Sept 7, 2003 10:49:41 GMT -5
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Post by RogiFan on Sept 7, 2003 10:53:23 GMT -5
Good omens for Juan Carlos: 1) Obviously Justine Henin-Hardenne winning last night 2) PMac: His pre-tournament picks were Clijsters and Roddick 3) Orantes: The only other Spaniard male to reach the USO final, and guess what, he won that over a 23-year old young American named Jimmy Connors 4) Patricia: She was also there for Ferrero's RG run Vamos! Oh, and good luck to Nav/Kuz, Kraz/Nestor, and the Bryan Brtothers ... and Michaela Krajicek! and 5) the last time 2 non-Amer women in the final of the USO, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario beat the favourite, Graf in the same yr she also won the French Open!! [and later became #1 in the world] so... VAMOS JUANQUI!! I think more people want Juanqui to win than Pandy!!
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 11:10:55 GMT -5
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 11:28:55 GMT -5
You have to say this for Agassi: he knows when he's been beaten TENNIS: King Juan detrhones Agassi By PAUL MALONE in New York 08sep03 ANDRE Agassi yesterday savaged suggestions that new tennis king Juan Carlos Ferrero was a false world No. 1 after the Spaniard had extended his claycourt realm to the hardcourts of the US Open. Ferrero won what had been a four-man shootout for the No. 1 spot at the start of the US Open when he dethroned a leg-weary Agassi as the world's top-ranked player with a 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 US Open semi-final win. The third-seeded Ferrero, 23, kept calm after several failed attempts over the past three months to ascend to the No. 1 ranking and absorbed the noisy distractions of partisan New York spectators who later propelled American Andy Roddick from match point down to a place in the final played this morning (Australian time). Roddick's angry Argentine opponent, David Nalbandian, claimed the Americans had received patriotic bias in linecalls during the Open after his 6-7 (4-7), 3-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-1, 6-3 defeat. Ferrero, the French Open champion, who had hinted at bias when rest days were given to Agassi and Roddick and denied to six non-American quarter-finalists by organisers reacting to a rain-lashed second week of the event, said he felt fresh enough to create tennis history by winning the last four rounds of a Grand Slam on consecutive days to take the title. Agassi scolded an American reporter who asked if Ferrero was a deserving No. 1 and said he was one of the great baseliners he had played in his 18-year professional career. Ferrero has overpowered the past two world No. 1 players, Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt, in consecutive rounds on a lightning-fast hardcourt surface rather than the claycourt game on which he won the French Open and Davis Cup. "Apologise to him. He's worked hard for that. He's done it on clay and hardcourt," said Agassi, who indicated he would summon all the reserves in his 33-year-old body to seek a record fifth Australian Open title in January. "Anyone who sees it differently, that's their issue – not his." Ferrero knew before the match that a place in the final would see him go above Agassi on the world rankings which take into account results over a rolling 52-week period. The Spaniard improved so much on his third-round finish at the 2002 US Open that he has pushed Agassi to No. 2 and left Roger Federer and Roddick to pursue the top ranking later. Ferrero said he did not blame Americans for finding him as an anonymous No. 1 because he had won only seven matches in his four previous US Opens. "I could have been No. 1 after Wimbledon and also at tournaments like Kitzbuhel, Montreal, Cincinnati. Finally, my time was here," said Ferrero. "I am showing to everybody I am playing great tennis on hardcourts. I couldn't play this kind of tennis in 2002." Ferrero has reached the final of four hardcourt events in the past 12 months, including the Tennis Masters Cup, winning once in Hong Kong. "He moves incredibly well, he flattens his shots out, he has a lot of variety," Agassi said. "Not as good as on clay, but better than me." Roddick prevented an all-European final in both singles events when he cracked a 222km/h first serve to save match point at 5-6 in the third set tiebreak and wore down an injured Nalbandian to reach his first Grand Slam final. Nalbandian, castigated by Mark Philippoussis as "carrying on like a little girl" with his complaints over linecalls in their fourth-round match, disputed a number of linecalls, including a borderline decision which gave Roddick a vital break of serve at 3-4 in the fifth set. "Every linecall that's tough goes to them (Americans)," said Nalbandian.
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Post by RogiFan on Sept 7, 2003 11:31:06 GMT -5
Love this article from a UK betting place! FERRERO A MAN FOR ALL SURFACES By Derek Bilton Betting Box Tipping Guide BETTING BOX FIXED ODDS 4pts Juan Carlos Ferrero to beat Andy Roddick in the US Open final at 21/10 (UK Betting). The Mosquito has been buzzing in New York and has the poise and mental toughness to prevail here. 1pt on Juan Carlos Ferrero to beat Andy Roddick 3-1 at 15/2 (UK Betting/Totalbet). If Ferrero can return the awesome Roddick serve, he can dictate proceedings and win fairly comfortably. Major sporting finals in any discipline are often unforgiving teachers. By this I mean that they often tend to give the test first and any lessons later. On Sunday the US Open final pits two of the most exciting young players on the men's tour together in what should be a scintillating encounter. Andy Roddick against Juan Carlos Ferrero promises to be one for the purists and the amrchair fan alike. The demonic serve versus the outlandish return. The brash young America upstart against the cultured European.d Ability wise there is little if anything to choose between them. Yet as far as experience is concerned, Ferrero is holding the proverbial aces. For Ferrero has already experienced the pressure of a Grand Slam final. There will be those who feel that this will count for nothing when they pair square off. That Roddick has been in 'finals' before. Grand Slams are different. The occasion, the crowd, the media circus, the sense of destiny. It all adds up and only a 'special' type of character prevails in such circumstances. Now I am not suggesting that Roddick, a two-time Grand Slam semi-finalist, is anything other than 'special' on a tennis court. But can he get over that line? Can he put the emotion of the day (bearing in mind that this is his 'home' Slam and the one he wants to win most of all) behind him and play his best tennis? Can he block out the inevitable jitters and fatigue to produce when it matters? Time will tell. What we do know is that Ferrero can. He did so against the seemingly inspired Dutchman Martin Verkerk in the final of the 2003 French Open. He went to the well when it mattered and came up with the goods. Significantly in that match, he beat a player who was serving as well as anyone in the world at that point in time. In Roddick, he must do so again. The 'A-Rod' has served no less than 100 aces in New York this past fortnight, including 38 against David Nalbandian in his semi-final. Yet if you neutralise the Roddick serve (as Juan Carlos is capable of doing), what does the Nebraskan have left? He is a solid player with a vicious forehand, but does not possess the poise and grace of a Ferrero in full flight. Indeed the key to this entire match is whether Ferrero can solve the Roddick serve. If he can, he has every chance. Remember too that Roddick has spent nearly five hours on the court in the past three days. Playing with the intensity that he does, just how long before the 21-year-old finally yields? Ferrero has beaten seasoned hardcourt campaigners in Todd Martin, Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi to reach this point, and for me has the ability and temprament to become the first man since Agassi in 1999 to win at Roland Garros and Flushing Meadows in the same year. The layers don't seem to agree however. They make Roddick a 4/11 favourite in places for the match, with Ferrero a best price 21/10 for victory. Given Roddick's physical and mental state at present, and the fact that Ferrero looked so good in getting rid of modern great Agassi, I feel that price should be taken. There are several other betting markets available on the final. And while predicting a correct score in any tennis match is something of a lottery, I also feel that Ferrero to win 3-1 might be worth a small interest. Again much depends on how well the Spaniard returns, but if he does find his range then the 15/2 about a 3-1 victory looks a fair punt. It should be fun while it lasts, but in my view Ferrero is not number one in the ATP Entry Rankings for nothing, and can show that he is a 'man for all surfaces' against the American in New York on Sunday. Preview posted at 1230BST on 07/09/2003. www.bettingzone.co.uk/If there is any justice, Juanqui will win... he has gotten better every round and that shows me the true champion... Pandy has had an easy draw... I mean, Saretta, what kind of joke was that? And what was his prob yesterday anyway?? Surely 4 wks+ has got to take its toll on Pandy, come on! VAMOS JUANQUI!!
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 13:23:30 GMT -5
Well, this makes me feel better about today:
Nick's Picks Andy Roddick (4) vs. Juan Carlos Fererro (3) Andy came back from two sets down and match point to beat David Nalbandian in the semifinal. Brad Gilbert is going to purchase high octain fuel to rejuvenate his body for this final showdown. Juan Carlos continues to pound groundstrokes at his opponents. In his match against Agassi, he was just too powerful and defeated him in 4 sets. Both of these men are playing in their first-ever US Open final. Juan Carlos won this years French Open and Andy has been the hottest player on tour. Nick's Pick: Roddick must thunder serves at Fererro sending him a message that it is his day of destiny. Roddick in 4 sets.
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 13:30:34 GMT -5
Ruano Pascual and Suarez just won the US Open ladies' doubles, so the men's final is up next on that court. I can only imagine how pumped that crowd must be . . .
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 13:36:47 GMT -5
Wow, Kirsten Flipkens and Michaela Krajicek are really going at it!! Flipkens won the first set but Krajicek has a break in the second -- or she did, Flipkins just got it back. I have a feeling these two are going to be right in the mix of women's tennis in the future. Bjorkman/Woodbridge have tripe break point on the Bryans at 5-5 in the third set! GOOOO Jonas/Woodie!!!!!
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Post by ILR on Sept 7, 2003 13:42:51 GMT -5
Ruano Pascual and Suarez just won the US Open ladies' doubles, so the men's final is up next on that court. I can only imagine how pumped that crowd must be . . . so what time will it start? My mum is watching rugby Juanqui
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 13:48:27 GMT -5
I'm guessing in like 15 minutes, but that's just a guess. Maybe before then. Jonas/Todd just won the doubles title! 5-7, 6-0, 7-5 over the Bryans. Thanks boys!!!
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Post by Vera on Sept 7, 2003 13:50:48 GMT -5
OMG, I'm so nervous, it's RG all over again, but I'm just happy that I can experience that nerve-wracking hours all over again. C'mon Juanqui, you got to win this one. This is the time to stun the world. I think this is a perfect setting. If David didn't get cheated out yesterday, that Roddick isn't the one playing the final, then no one will watch and no one will know how good JC is. So this is the time to make a statement, the moment is now. BTW, I just love it that every single sport writer out there is saying Roddick will win. I can't wait to see them putting their feet in their month while dropping on the floor. I think JC is actually getting motivation from these morons. Just show them what you have, JC, just show them. VAMOS
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Post by Vera on Sept 7, 2003 13:53:55 GMT -5
so what time will it start? My mum is watching rugby Juanqui I think the Men's final starts at a set time, the site said 4:30 pm EST. TV will come on at 4pm EST, and they will have some kind of ceremony for someone (dont remember who).
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 13:55:43 GMT -5
It's not til 4:30? Damn, I could do some work, then! I thought it would be at 3. Thanks for clearing that up, Vera I'm incredibly nervous too, but I was prepared at RG. I'm not here. This was a complete and total (albeit pleasant) surprise for me.
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Post by ILR on Sept 7, 2003 13:57:05 GMT -5
Oh thanks for clearing that up Vera. I was hoping they wouldn't bring it forward
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Post by bagel on Sept 7, 2003 14:01:17 GMT -5
Normally it would start at 4PM, but the football is usually extended after 4PM on CBS, so they have to start the final later.
Nick B. is a clown, a businessman more than a tennis expert. The only thing he was able to come up with is that Ferrero was "too powerful" for Agassi, wow, what an analysis.
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Post by Vera on Sept 7, 2003 14:10:21 GMT -5
It's not til 4:30? Damn, I could do some work, then! I thought it would be at 3. Thanks for clearing that up, Vera I'm incredibly nervous too, but I was prepared at RG. I'm not here. This was a complete and total (albeit pleasant) surprise for me. In a way, this is better. Because in RG, it's a must win situation. We all EXPECT him to win and we all know how bad it would be if he lost in RG. But here, everything is gravy now so I won't be too disappointed if he lost, considering what's against him: 1) his 4th consecutive matches 2) all those USTA conspiracy (I'm even wondering if they'll poison his food today ) 3) his opponents were so much tougher (Agassi was #1 and Hewitt #6) 4) his just achieved one of the goals in this life yesterday, I won't be surprised if there's a let down 5) he's the big underdog, Roddick is SUPPOSED to win the Open, and Juanqui is SUPPOSED to be a claycourter. 6) the crowd will be 98% against him (except some diehard fans and maybe some hispanic fans) This is the list I have to make sure I get myself prepared in case anything happened negatively. But I have total confident in him. I thought he's determined to beat Hewitt and Agassi and I think he shown his determination. So I really think this is his time to shine. Now, I must go to down some food into my stomach while I still can. I can hardly eat anything yesterday because of the nerve. VAMOS JUANQUI, TRY YOUR BEST AND YOU"LL GET THE JOB DONE Later
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 14:42:59 GMT -5
Yes indeed, he does have all that against him, but to me it's still a must win situation. If he doesn't win today, it will all be considered a fluke and look, Roddick must be great if he beats the World's #1 Maybe that's just the pressure I feel. I believe in Juanqui, too, every bit. I'm just really really really nervous.
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Post by RogiFan on Sept 7, 2003 15:19:27 GMT -5
OK Juanqui!! VAMOS!! Yay, Lina and Daniel won their Mixed Doubles!! two TBs!! Happy for Vivi and Paola too!! And also for Jonas and Todd!! So far... no Americans... Just mentioned the football will be followed by USO final... I see the Connors Evert thing is happening now... Can't cook today... too nervous... just get a pizza I think... JUANQUI!!
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Post by Kiro on Sept 7, 2003 15:21:53 GMT -5
Good omens for Juan Carlos: 4) Patricia: She was also there for Ferrero's RG run She was also there for Ferrero's Monte Carlo TMS run, too Vamos Juan Carlos!
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Post by Layla on Sept 7, 2003 15:23:25 GMT -5
Hi everyone! Reporting for duty. ;D Strangely enough, I don't feel so nervous this time around, maybe because he's already won his first slam and he's really the favorite here. It takes some of the pressure off. I would still die of happiness if he wins his second slam and thwarts the plans of the USTA in the process, but I'll try not to be too upset if it doesn't happen. I'm determined to enjoy this final, I just hope Juanqui gives it his all. And of course I believe he can win. I think he stands a very good chance. Well, I AM nervous, but I'm trying not to be. I honestly didn't expect him here, in the final, I'm still trying to grasp that. Wooohooo, the final will begin soon. Too bad the commentary is in German, so I'll probably tape the Croatian coverage (can't stand the monotonous voice of the Slovene commentator). VAMOS JUANQUI!!![/font][/size]
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Post by ILR on Sept 7, 2003 15:34:01 GMT -5
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Post by Kiro on Sept 7, 2003 15:43:15 GMT -5
They are coming! on the court now! Vamos Juan Carlos!
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 7, 2003 15:43:35 GMT -5
Well, I've calmed my nerves thus far so I'm a combination of nerves and excitement. I so do NOT want him to lose to Roddick (matter of pride, I suppose) but I'm pumped anyway. This is like icing on the cake of an amazing year, to me. Hehe, Juanqui's always keeping his fans on their toes!! Vamos, Juanquito!!! Grab that first set again!!!
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Post by RogiFan on Sept 7, 2003 15:44:18 GMT -5
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