The Magic City - Miami AMS 08

[maryb]

Tinuviel - couldn't agree more. He ain't going to retire until he wins Wimbles for me. LMAO.

I don't ask for much.

[maryb]

Almagro is being flattened by Youzhny just now. 4-1 first set. Good. He cheated the Big Yin out of a match last year. Have no time for unsportsmanlike behaviour. Flatten him Youz.

[tinuviel]

Good old Misha did it. And the two other Russian boys I like (Dima and Igor) are in action today. At least the rest of the DC team are doing not too badly even if Marat hasn't quite got there yet!

[Alya10]

Line up for today:

Men's Singles: 4th Round

Top Half:
Roger Federer (SUI) [1]
vs.
Jose Acasuso (ARG)

Julien Benneteau (FRA)
vs.
Andy Roddick (USA) [6]

Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) [4]
vs.
Mario Ancic (CRO) WC

Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) [11]
vs.
Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)

Bottom half:
Dmitry Tursunov (RUS)
vs.
Tomas Berdych (CZE) [10]

Guillermo Canas (ARG) [15]
vs.
Igor Andreev (RUS) [31]

Radek Stepanek (CZE) [27]
vs.
James Blake (USA) [9]

Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA) [16]
vs.
Rafael Nadal (ESP) [2]

some interesting matches out there... I'm curious about Misha vs Tips (potential to be a long one), Cañas vs Andreev and Kolya vs Mario

[tinuviel]

Has anyone noticed from the day's schedule that if you are a fan of Russian tennis, all of the Russian men left in draw are one after another on Grandstand - how often in a tournament does that happen?

[SAFINNO1]

Apr 1, 2008 13:41:08 GMT 3 tinuviel said:

Has anyone noticed from the day's schedule that if you are a fan of Russian tennis, all of the Russian men left in draw are one after another on Grandstand - how often in a tournament does that happen?

Grandstand: 12:00 PM Start
1. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Guillermo Canas (ARG) [15] vs. Igor Andreev (RUS) [31]

2. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) vs. Tomas Berdych (CZE) [10]

3. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) [11] vs. Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)

4. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) [4] vs. Mario Ancic (CRO) WC

Its Grandstand Tuesday - COME ON BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!

[davis]

Apr 1, 2008 13:58:40 GMT 3 SAFINNO1 said:

[Grandstand: 12:00 PM Start
1. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Guillermo Canas (ARG) [15] vs. Igor Andreev (RUS) [31]

2. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) vs. Tomas Berdych (CZE) [10]

3. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) [11] vs. Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)

4. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) [4] vs. Mario Ancic (CRO) WC

Its Grandstand Tuesday - COME ON BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!

Lots of Russians - and I expect all of them except Youzhny to lose ;D

IW had the "Super Wednesday", in Miami it's the "Super-Tuesday": those 4th Round days are simply the best!!!!! No sleep tonight, but glorious tennis I'm sure! ;D

[Mrs. Fabregas]

Apr 1, 2008 1:08:49 GMT 3 maryb said:

Almagro is being flattened by Youzhny just now. 4-1 first set. Good. He cheated the Big Yin out of a match last year. Have no time for unsportsmanlike behaviour. Flatten him Youz.

i125.photobucket.com/albums/p59/frensje/smilies/bananajumping.gif[/IMG]

Am so proud of Teddy ;D!!! Good boy!!!!! Now upset the Serb today too , see it as revenge for the missed opportunity in February

Apr 1, 2008 13:27:07 GMT 3 Alya10 said:

some interesting matches out there... I'm curious about Misha vs Tips (potential to be a long one), Cañas vs Andreev and Kolya vs Mario

All the matches are interesting .... It's going to be so hard to decide which one to watch

Apr 1, 2008 16:25:34 GMT 3 davis said:

Apr 1, 2008 13:58:40 GMT 3 SAFINNO1 said:

[Grandstand: 12:00 PM Start
1. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Guillermo Canas (ARG) [15] vs. Igor Andreev (RUS) [31]

2. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) vs. Tomas Berdych (CZE) [10]

3. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) [11] vs. Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)

4. Men's Singles: 4th Round
Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) [4] vs. Mario Ancic (CRO) WC

Its Grandstand Tuesday - COME ON BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!

Lots of Russians - and I expect all of them except Youzhny to lose ;D

IW had the "Super Wednesday", in Miami it's the "Super-Tuesday": those 4th Round days are simply the best!!!!! No sleep tonight, but glorious tennis I'm sure! ;D

SUPAH TUESDAY

And you're soooo right about the sleeples night, Annette , but it's gonna be worth it

[Mrs. Fabregas]

The first quarter finalist is there: James Blake def. Radek Stepanek : 63 64 ;D

[helloticky]

Andreev beat Cannas 6-4 76 (6) wowowowow well done

[jenhatter06]

Quarterfinals are set:

Federer-Roddick
Davydenko-Tipsarevic
Berdych-Andreev
Blake-Nadal

On tap tomorrow:

NB 3pm on Stadium: Blake-Nadal
NB 9pm on Stadium: Berdych-Andreev (Dinara plays Zvonareva first at 7pm)

[jenhatter06]

Miami twas mucho fun times! ;D

Highlights:

*no rain! (while I was there anyway) -- plenty of sun though (proud to say I only got a little burnt)
*court-hopping (I sat maybe an hour total in my stadium seat -- so much more fun sitting way closer on the outer courts)
*Bob-Mike / Rafa-Tommy doubles match ... oh wait, I DIDN'T get to see that because they put in on COURT 1, which was packed with people who sat there all day through the other matches, and the non-moving lines all around the court (why they didn't have this one of the grandstand or the stadium ...) – totally jealous of those 2000 people
*Ancic-Murray match
*can say I've gotten to see Guga in person before he retires by watching some of his practice on Sunday
*met up with Giselle for a bit
*said 'hi' to Bob & Mike ;D
*Mom got Bob's autograph, as well as Misha's (she's braver than I)
*got a smile in my direction from Erlich as he & Ram walked on court for the doubles
*sitting in the front row for Erlich-Ram/Melo-Sa, Benneteau-Karlovic, Robredo-Sela, Igor-Malisse doubles
*star struck and dumbfounded by all the players just walking around the grounds, to/from practice, lunch ... takes a few seconds to realize it's them, right there, in person, then I just watch them go on the merry way (definitely not fast enough with the camera) -- Dinara was the first one I saw walk on by, plus Bob, Mike, Tommy, Rafa, Kiefer, Misha, JCF, Malisse, Mark Knowles & son, plus umpires Carlos, Norm, Steve

Player Pictures: Robredo, Karlovic, Davydenko, Gulbis, Ancic, Murray, Youzhny, Almagro, Clement, Ferrer, Gasquet, Dima, Querrey, Berdych, Andreev, Malisse, Moya, Erlich & Ram, Melo & Sa, Guga, Lopez, Bob, Rafa, Llodra, Benneteau, Mahut

I put a few piccies in player threads, but the rest can be found here: sports.webshots.com/album/562960752HYWOFT

[davis]

Thanks for the effort, Jen, the "short" version was entertaining as well! ;D

The dust has settled after yesterday’s 4th round battles and the Men’s Quarterfinals are complete:

Federer – Roddick
Davydenko – Tipsarevic
Berdych – Andreev
Blake – Nadal

The dark horse in this line-up surely is Tomas Berdych who has dominated his opponents in frightening fashion so far. Of course, he hasn’t played a real “big” name yet but I expect at least a semi-final clash against the other player who seems flawless in this tournament, Rafael Nadal.
The top half is slightly more boring. Both Roddick and Davydenko are like deer staring in approaching car-headlights when it comes to Roger, so unless Tipsarevic can cause some huge upset, Fed will be waiting in the final.

Most notable matches yesterday:
Youzhny choking against Tipsarevic after winning the first set 63 06 36
Bambi losing against new serve&volley-expert Davydenko 64 36 57 (big for yet another great tournament run, Mario!)
Andreev beating Canas in a very tight quality match 64 76
And an honorable mention to Acasuso who gave Federer a run for his money in the first set (and sadly fell flat in the second).

[Annie]

Thanks Jen for little report and all the photos, excellent job Glad you had tons of fun ;D And I cannot believe two Ruskis are still standing in the quarters LOL, Miami has never really been our tournament Good luck boys

[Happiness]

Loved your report Jen!!! Heading for the photos now!!!