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Post by ste on Jan 25, 2004 13:34:34 GMT -5
Hi RF I've a silly question, can you tell me what GQ means? I hope I'll find this HELLO mag somewhere here in switzerland...... Unfortunately I have to work tomorrow so I won't be able to follow his match..... ... perhaps on SB Good Luck tomorrow Roger!!!
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Post by Doris on Jan 25, 2004 13:38:08 GMT -5
Ste guess you need to look at a big Kiosk - maybe at the Bahnhof in Bern. (Better would be the airoport in Zurich but guess that's a bit far away .... and the week's almost over ) couldn't find it here too and I'm in the same situation like you - doesn't look like I'll be able to follow the match live too bad... but gooo Roger goooo!!
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Post by ste on Jan 25, 2004 13:49:33 GMT -5
thanks Doris
Yeah it would be the best if I could go to zurich airport there I would find it but it's to far away......
Here in Interlaken I won't find it I think...
I hope that we won't have a lot to do tomorrow so that I can follow the match on the SB from time to time....hope it for you too!
Do you know that if our swiss boys win against Romania that they will play in Lausanne?
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Post by Doris on Jan 25, 2004 14:32:33 GMT -5
Hmmmm why not?? Couse I could imagine that the Kiosk near the Hotel Victoria Jungfrau (or is it Jungfrau Victoria oh well...) would have a pretty international selection... Too bad Burgdorf istn't that touristy....
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Post by ste on Jan 25, 2004 15:19:40 GMT -5
yeah, perhaps I should do a Kiosk-Journey around Interlaken.....
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Post by RogiFan on Jan 25, 2004 21:14:43 GMT -5
ste! Glad you've joined us Roger fans in supporting him! GQ is a men's magazine -- used to be called Gentlemen's Quarterly. It's originally a UK publication, but now published in many countries, including Germany, Spain, Italy, US... Apparently Rogi's supposed to be in the February edition but he must be in the German one. Check out if he has an interview on the Eurosport site -- in German. HOPP ROGI!!
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Post by Partridge In A Pear Tree on Jan 26, 2004 6:32:30 GMT -5
Congrats to Roger for beating Lleyton today in his home soil on Aussie day and giving him a bagel at that. Now win this whole thing. Go get Nalby!
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Post by Doris on Jan 26, 2004 7:23:02 GMT -5
Well done Roger (hopefully I get to see a replay one day..)
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Post by Partridge In A Pear Tree on Jan 26, 2004 7:26:16 GMT -5
from the AO official site:
R. FEDERER/L. Hewitt
3-6, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4
An interview with:
ROGER FEDERER
Q. You've played Lleyton a lot. What was the difference tonight? How did you get the win?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, you know, I took things out which were good for me in Davis Cup, you know, in Shanghai. We haven't played too often since I'm basically in the Top 10. Since, we always had great matches. This time I've played better than him, and he got the two other ones.
But the real difference, I don't really know. I can't tell you (smiling).
Q. When he won the first set, he's a very hard guy to beat in a long match. How discouraged were you? Did you decide just to keep hitting until you finally found your game?
ROGER FEDERER: Obviously, I was unhappy. I knew to come back from a set down against him would be very, very difficult. But I was not playing well. I wasn't serving well. So I knew if I can change all that, I can, you know, see what happens. That's exactly, you know, the reaction I wanted.
Maybe I got a little lucky with that foot fault call, now, looking back. But I still felt like I started to play better and better in that second and especially third set afterwards. I was playing much more aggressive. Still not serving great, but was enough. Looking back, I'm very pleased I've come back from a set down.
Q. How do you explain that, finding your game?
ROGER FEDERER: I was chasing the lines too much in the beginning. I was letting him take control of the points and I was doing all the running. You know, maybe, who knows, little nervous also in the beginning just to feel the way around. He got that break in the beginning. Could have been 2-love for me, too, you know.
So that was a bad start for me. He took advantage of it, because he served well in that first set.
Q. Did you hear that guy yell "Davis Cup" at 5-4 for you in the fourth and love-30 down, before you banged that ace?
ROGER FEDERER: No, I didn't. My friend told me that somebody yelled that. But there's been other comments, too, before that. I had worse comments than that in Davis Cup so I can live with that one.
Q. Is this in a way revenge for that Davis Cup?
ROGER FEDERER: Big revenge, yeah. Like I said on court, this is very big for me and my career. I'm chasing No. 1 in this tournament and, you know, this year, it's me the bad guy who, you know, puts Lleyton out of the draw, you know. Get a lot of press, obviously.
But my goal is to go further, not just to beat Lleyton. Tomorrow I've got to forget what happened tonight and start from zero again.
Q. You have 1-5 with Nalbandian. How about next round?
ROGER FEDERER: Last time I beat him, so I'm confident (smiling).
Q. How different is his play to Lleyton's play?
ROGER FEDERER: Oh, it's definitely different, you know. Already the serving is totally different. He's got more of a kick serve. Lleyton's got more of a slice serve. That already changes a lot of how the points are set up.
I feel like Nalbandian maybe looks more for the angles and the backhand down the line, where Lleyton just is happy with regular cross-court, you know, deep.
So, yeah, it's gonna be totally different match even though they're similar players. You know, against him, I've got a revenge, too, from last year because that was a tough match, too.
Q. You had a little joke at John McEnroe out on the court, that he was too old for you to remember. He said more than one time that he thinks you could be the most talented player he's ever seen play. How does that make you feel when you hear that from somebody like him?
ROGER FEDERER: He had some talent himself, you know (smiling).
That's nice to hear from him. He's gave me a lot of praise over the years, but he's also criticized my game, which he's allowed to, you know. Depends how serious you take all this, what he says, or other players or experts.
I think I've coped well with it so far. You know, it's nice to hear those things. So you also got to accept when sometimes people don't talk well about you.
Q. Do you agree with Andre Agassi that it's better to be without a coach than to be with a bad coach?
ROGER FEDERER: I guess so, you know. This is not my -- that wasn't my situation. He wasn't a bad coach, Peter. The opposite.
So, Agassi, he should know. He's got enough experience.
Q. That racquet you play with, is it the racquet supposedly made for Pete Sampras at the beginning of last year?
ROGER FEDERER: No. It's the one they're selling now in the store.
Q. The one that you can only buy a pair of them?
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, that's right.
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 26, 2004 10:47:00 GMT -5
Federer LOL, I like how his quote was condensed in the article on the AO website ;D: "I'm very, very happy to have taken my revenge on him, because it hurt me big time, losing that Davis Cup match," the No.2 seed said afterwards. "When I heard that Monday is Australia Day I wasn't too happy because I knew it was going to be even worse than anything I ever expected, but the crowd was good, it was a good atmosphere."
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Post by RogiFan on Jan 26, 2004 11:04:05 GMT -5
Monday, 26 January, 2004, 08:05 GMT Gamewatch: Federer v Hewitt All the action as it happens as second seed Roger Federer tackles former world number one Lleyton Hewitt in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 6-4 Hewitt Second set Federer 4-6 6-3 Hewitt Federer puts an easy forehand volley into the net and Hewitt earns two break points, but the Swiss responds superbly to save them and close out the game to level the match. Federer 4-6 5-3 Hewitt Hewitt falls 15-30 down but responds with two aces to stay alive in the set. Federer 4-6 5-2 Hewitt Federer starts with a delightful half-volley winner, only for Hewitt to battle back to earn a break point. But Federer holds his nerve to take a decisive lead. Federer 4-6 4-2 Hewitt Hewitt serves his second double fault of the match and is then called for a foot fault to give Federer a set point. The Australian gets back to deuce but is broken for the first time. Federer 4-6 3-2 Hewitt Federer is trying to exert pressure with his powerful forehand but has yet to find his usual rhythm despite staying ahead in the set. Federer 4-6 2-2 Hewitt Hewitt, who is winning 83% of points on his first serve, shows no sign of wilting as he levels the set with another strong game. Federer 4-6 2-1 Hewitt The number two seed is being forced to work hard to win every point by Hewitt but again manages to hold serve game. Federer 4-6 1-1 Hewitt Federer wins a marathon rally at 40-0 down and then battles back to deuce but Hewitt's stamina prevails with a running forehand to hold serve. Federer 4-6 1-0 Hewitt Federer makes a more confident start to the second set and holds his own serve with relative ease. First set Federer 4-6 Hewitt Federer sends a nervy backhand volley out then pushes a forehand long to bring up two set points for Hewitt. He duly takes his first opportunity to clinch the opening set. Federer 4-5 Hewitt Federer ensures Hewitt will have to serve out the set by holding his own serve. Federer 3-5 Hewitt Hewitt acknowledges Federer's tenacity to win a long rally but the Australian responds from 30-30 to move within a game of the first set. Federer 3-4 Hewitt Federer hits one spectacular winner to win his own service game and keep the set in the balance. Federer 2-4 Hewitt Hewitt, who has won eight of their 10 previous meetings, rattles off a service game to love to edge closer to taking the opening set. Federer 2-3 Hewitt Federer shows signs of finding his own form with a relatively comfortable service game. Federer 1-3 Hewitt Hewitt maintains the pressure on the number two seed with a solid service game to retain his hard-earned advantage. Federer 1-2 Hewitt Hewitt maintains his aggressive approach but this time Federer resists the barrage to hold his serve and get off the mark. Federer 0-2 Hewitt Federer unleashes a superb forehand to earn two break points, but the Australian hits back to hold serve after some punishing rallies. Federer 0-1 Hewitt Hewitt gets the benefit of two net cords to take Federer to deuce from 40-15 down, and the Wimbledon champion then nets twice to give Hewitt an immediate service break. news.bbc.co.uk/
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Post by RogiFan on Jan 26, 2004 11:05:17 GMT -5
cont'd Fourth set Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 6-4 Hewitt Federer, from 0-30 down, plays a delicate volley to earn his second match point, but two errors then hand Hewitt a break point. But the Swiss recovers his composure to seal victory with two more winners. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 5-4 Hewitt Hewitt saves a match point with a stunning backhand winner and serves out the game to give Federer a test of nerve. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 5-3 Hewitt Federer moves within a game of victory with a commanding service game, leaving Hewitt serving to save the match. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 4-3 Hewitt Hewitt appears to be cruising at 40-0 only for Federer to battle back to deuce, but the Australian holds serve to stay alive in the match. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 4-2 Hewitt Hewitt again gets to 0-30 on the Federer serve but the Swiss has found his 'A' game and holds to edge closer to victory. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 3-2 Hewitt A flowing backhand winner from Federer brings up three break points. Hewitt saves all three but Federer forces another which he converts for a potentially decisive break. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 2-2 Hewitt Hewitt sniffs an opportunity at 0-30 but Federer responds with a brave volley and serves out the game to stay on level terms in the set. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 1-2 Hewitt Hewitt appears to have emerged from his slump as he produces another strong service game to stay ahead. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 1-1 Hewitt Federer continues to maintain his own form and concludes his own service game with his 11th ace of the match. Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 0-1 Hewitt A section of the crowd try to rouse Hewitt with a rendition of 'Advance Australia Fair', and he responds with a love service game. Third set Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 Hewitt A dismal set from Hewitt's point of view reaches a swift conclusion as Federer serves out to take a decisive grip on the match. Federer 4-6 6-3 5-0 Hewitt Fireworks can be heard going off in Melbourne's Australia Day celebrations, but it is Federer who is on fire inside the stadium, breaking Hewitt for the third successive time. Federer 4-6 6-3 4-0 Hewitt Federer engages top gear with his forehand producing a flurry of winners to take a commanding lead in the third set. Federer 4-6 6-3 3-0 Hewitt The errors are now flowing from Hewitt's racket as the home favourite is broken for the second time in the set. Federer 4-6 6-3 2-0 Hewitt Federer, ahead for the first time in the match, presses home his advantage by holding serve with a solid game. Federer 4-6 6-3 1-0 Hewitt Hewitt serves his fourth double fault on game point and a trademark Federer forehand brings up a break point, which he converts as the Australian nets. news.bbc.co.uk/YEAH, GO GET NALBY!!!!
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Post by RogiFan on Jan 26, 2004 11:11:38 GMT -5
Roger rocks Hewitt Lleyton Hewitt for the third time failed to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, losing to second seed Roger Federer 4-6 6-3 6-0 6-4. The eighth seed was the last Australian left in the tournament after the earlier upset of 10th seed Mark Philippoussis by Morocco's Hicham Arazi. Hewitt had beaten Federer in eight of their 10 previous meetings, including their last meeting on the same Melbourne Park court when he came from two sets behind in an epic Davis Cup encounter last year. But this time there was no coming back for the Australian as 22-year-old Federer approached the same dizzy heights he touched in winning Wimbledon last year. "I am very, very happy to take my revenge on him because it hurt me very bad when he beat me here," Federer said. "Everyone time we've played we've had great matches and this was a real battle." He will play David Nalbandian in the quarter-finals after the Argentine, runner-up to Hewitt at Wimbledon two years ago, beat his countryman Guillermo Canas 6-4 6-2 6-1. Hewitt made a flying start, breaking Federer in the opening game of the match when the Swiss let him back into the game with a double-fault, but was unable to hold him at bay for long. Hewitt saved two break points in his first service game as Federer tried to respond straight away but the Australian, seeded 15, held his remaining service games with ease to grab the first set in 34 minutes. UNUSUALLY NERVOUS Federer had been unusually nervous, committing a string of unforced errors as Hewitt began applying the pressure, but he was quickly into the groove in the second set. He broke Hewitt for the first time in the sixth game after the Australian briefly lost his concentration after being called for a foot-fault, then saved a couple of break points to square the match at a set all. Hewitt led 40-15 in his opening service game of the third set before his game suddenly started to unravel with Federer reeling off six games on the trot to take a two sets to one lead. Federer got the decisive break in the fifth game of the fourth set with a series of spectacular running forehands including one when he retrieved a Hewitt smash from between the tramlines. Hewitt had some chances to break back but each time Federer answered the challenge before serving out for victory, sealing it with an emphatic smash. Reuters - 26/01/2004 www.eurosport.com/es.sports.yahoo.com/Don't stop now, Rogi! You know which dream SF I want!! ;D
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Post by Doris on Jan 26, 2004 12:48:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the match report RF and for digging out all the articles!!
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Post by Vera on Jan 26, 2004 19:03:18 GMT -5
Just wanna stop by to say how incredible Rogi was last nite against Lleyton. Don't think I've ever hear PMac in awe of any other non-american player like he was of Rogi (mind you though, PMac was in awe of Roduck when Roduck finally learnt how to hit a slice backhand ). It's too good. I'm hoping I can watch Rogi plays Safin some day when both of them are at their peak, maybe in this AO in the Final??? If Rogi plays like this (why wouldn't he?), I don't think any player stands any chance, not even Nalby in great form. Rogi! BTW. I stayed up to listen to the BBC radio of Rogi's match. And the commentators said Rogi talked to Darren Cahill for possible future coach. Bcos Cahill was one of the best mate of Peter Carter... I wonder, bcos Cahill is still coaching Baldy and he's not retiring any time soon . But it's just speculations. If Rogi can win AO without a coach, maybe he doesn't need one.
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Post by RogiFan on Jan 26, 2004 20:44:31 GMT -5
Vera, I was so relieved this morning when I found out that Rogi had beaten Lleyton in 4 sets! I couldn't wait to see the match! Finally ESPN listens... not soon enough Anyway, Rogi started off shakily -- he was nervous -- obviously wanted to 1. get revenge over Lleyt for his defeat in DC SF 2. get beyond the R16 3. perhaps shut up Pat Trash 4. just keep winning at AO. It did take him at least a set and a half to settle in but by the third set he was starting to cruise! Yes, I was amazed at his shots too! That's when I LOVE watching Rogi -- it's even more fun when you're there. Of course Rogi wants to win this slam -- who doesn't? Nalby is VERY motivated also -- altho making the TMC, he didn't win any titles in 2003 but his slam record was very good. I'm sure he feels it s not be a prob beating Rogi -- he is quite confident about it. As for Rogi, Nalby is probably the player who can push his buttons more than anyone out there -- not just because of his style of tennis [Rogi gets bored w these persistent guys who never give up I think] but also because of his annoying character [which also bugged Flip, if I remember correctly]. So Rogi must not only play his best and employ his tactics fr TMC but also must not let Nalbs get to him! He has to focus and concentrate and pull HIM off his game [not v versa]. Well, it s be a great match and I think whoever wins it has an excellent chance to win the whole thing! But you know I want a Juanqui/Rogi SF!!! btw, I was NOT amused w Pavel's antics in the middle of a point, as was Juanqui [the sooner HE retires, the better... he is 30 today I think... he has only won TMS Montreal vs. Rafter -- how I remember how disappointed Pat was in losing that tourney... ] he's just not one of my fave players [ask Sjengster!! - I prefer Novak to him -- mind you Pavel is more talented -- Novak a boring grinder very consistent and wins more -- another thing I dislike about Pavel is his moody emotional outbursts... totally unattractive... ] my 2 cents' worth for what it's worth...
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Post by Vera on Jan 26, 2004 22:27:02 GMT -5
They said since Nalby got a new racket (that he's using Yonex now), his serve got much better, like more powerful. Well, I hope it's true bcos seeing him serving sorta annoys me, that he drops serve so easily. But Rogi watch out. Nalby comes to play. I thought Pavel is cute when he asked if anyone wants ice cream, but I don't think it's funny trying to get into that cooler. I think Juanqui's a little annoyed bcos he wants to finish it quick and get off court to get treatment. Also, Juanqui's probably thinking that, hey why did I get a time-violation and Pavel didn't for not getting back into the court?
Okay, I would like a Juanqui-Rogi SF, but I'm not sure if Juanqui can manage. I think the fact that he has so many minor injuries, is that he's still worn down from last year and maybe not exactly physically ready for this season. I'm worried that he's like Safin, who after DC, rushed back to AO last year and ended up having that injury and had to pull out and almost took half a year to recover. And Arazi is going to run him up and down for sure, those crafty shotmaker. I'm expecting a match like last year when Juanqui played Santoro. Hopefully, Juanqui gets thru. If he gets to SF, I think he done a great enough job already.
Can't wait for Nalby and Rogi. And Safin, must win tonite and Pandy get off that #1 seat.
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Post by Doris on Jan 27, 2004 6:52:40 GMT -5
And again I won't be able to follow the match... oh well Roger I hope you know what you have to do!! Gooo for it Roger you can do it!!
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Post by RogiFan on Jan 27, 2004 12:01:08 GMT -5
HOPP, ROGI!!! Beat Nalby and become the new #1!!! VAMOS, JUANQUI!!! Congrats, Marat, on beating Pandy!! Woo hoo!!! Hope he has enough to rid the tourney of the last Amer!! Hey, Duck Hunter!!
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Post by ste on Jan 27, 2004 15:28:44 GMT -5
GQ is a men's magazine -- used to be called Gentlemen's Quarterly. It's originally a UK publication, but now published in many countries, including Germany, Spain, Italy, US... Apparently Rogi's supposed to be in the February edition but he must be in the German one. Check out if he has an interview on the Eurosport site -- in German. thanks RF for the explanation. I've to see if I could find it somewhere....perhaps I won't be able to see the match against Nalbandian but I'll check the result tomorrow when I get up. I am confident that he could beat David! Good Luck Roger and get Nalby!
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Post by Partridge In A Pear Tree on Jan 28, 2004 6:30:10 GMT -5
THE FEDERER EXPRESS HAD DELIVERED!!! gOOD WIN OVER TOUGH Nalby!!!
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Post by Sue on Jan 28, 2004 8:07:52 GMT -5
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Post by RogiFan on Jan 28, 2004 12:12:52 GMT -5
Woo hoo ROGI!!! Turning around that h-t-h!! Congrats!! Now for Juanqui... tough one there... I love them both!! I want both to be #1 too! Can't wait to watch Rogi's match this aft!!! Great win for Juanqui too!!!
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Post by Lee on Jan 28, 2004 12:15:18 GMT -5
Congrat Rogi! The Fedex derailed the Nalbandian bandwagon
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Post by RogiFan on Jan 28, 2004 12:33:28 GMT -5
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Post by Doris on Jan 28, 2004 13:17:48 GMT -5
Well done Roger!! Only saw the last few games hopping to see a relive. Now good luck against JCF an other though one ahead but hey you can do it!!
Gooo for it Roger!!
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Post by Lee on Jan 28, 2004 13:39:25 GMT -5
Open-Juniors help Federer beat the big boys 2004-01-28 13:13:26 GMT (Reuters)
By Julian Linden
MELBOURNE, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Switzerland's Roger Federer has come up with a novel way to prepare himself for the big matches at the Australian Open -- playing against juniors.
The world number two from Switzerland began practising with the junior players because he does not have a coach and the ploy appears to be working.
Wimbledon champion Federer is through to only the second grand slam semi-final of his career, losing just two sets en route.
"It's tough to say if they really enjoy playing with me because some are shy and the others don't speak too much," said Federer, who has beaten Lleyton Hewitt and David Nalbandian along the way.
Federer said he plans to prepare for his semi-final with world number three Juan Carlos Ferrero by practising with a Swiss junior as part of a strategy to improve his country's playing depth.
"I like to play with juniors to see how they play and also because I remember in 1998 I had the chance to play with some players and it was really exciting," the Swiss said following his 7-5 6-4 5-7 6-3 win over eighth seed Nalbandian.
"I'm just trying to get them used to the tour a little bit and show them a little (of) what I do.
"Maybe it will help them in their careers."
Despite thwarting Nalbandian in four sets, Federer was critical about his performance.
While he committed 55 unforced errors, he partly made amends with 20 aces, including four in a row in the opening set.
"I don't think I've ever hit four aces in a row," he said.
"That was very important at that stage because it looked as though he was going to run away with the set. It came at the right time.
"I made a lot of (errors) in the beginning and couldn't find my rhythm.
"But I took more chances than he did. My game is to try and attack so I'm always going to hit unforced errors."
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Post by Partridge In A Pear Tree on Jan 28, 2004 14:31:34 GMT -5
Hi, Lee! Credit to Nalby he did put pressure on Roger there esp. on the baseline duels feeding on his bh till he made errors. And he fired back massive fh's too. But Roger's playing like a champ these days, and plays the big points well. And he was cool as a cucumber to Nalby's sauna look. Nalby also showed good sportsmanship by giving Roger the point on a shot that was called out from the baseline and it was in. Actually David's growing on me, he's a very solid player and as long as it's not Roger he's playing against, i'll be cheering for him. My husband thinks he's top 5 caliber. That's so cool of Roger to give the juniors a chance. He's really a good role model for aspiring players. Wow, 2 Baslers on the AO semis. Hopp, Schwiiiz!!!!
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Post by Lee on Jan 28, 2004 14:37:57 GMT -5
Hi Mrs. B! Too bad I just missed you! It's really nice of him and I guess some of the boys there were really overwhelmed.
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Post by Vera on Jan 28, 2004 18:41:47 GMT -5
Rogi another superb performance. I wasn't sure who I want Juanqui to play at first, cos it doesn't matter whoever, I don't have high hope on his chance anyway bcos he's too worn out physically. But not to have to play Nalby is actually a good thing, cos I'm sure Nalby will turn him into his new pigeon by beating him 3 times in a role. So it's Rogi, which is great bcos it's one step closer to my dream final of Rogi and Marat. And Rogi will make it last painful for Juanqui as he will just hit beautiful winners instead of grinding every point down like all of Juanqui's past opponents did in the past round. It's getting really painful to watch him dragging his wounded body around . Eventhough I would never want Juanqui to lose, I fear that he might have to play too high a price. So Safin must win, I really really really want to see that dream final of Rogi and Marat, the 2 Gods of tennis.
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