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Post by arvind13 on Jun 25, 2008 17:36:11 GMT 3
I hope he isn't too excited over djokovic win and loses to Seppi. BUT, ha I knew it. I knew he has the talent to beat anybody, to make a comeback, despite what all the negative people said  |
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Post by justsafin on Jun 25, 2008 17:40:06 GMT 3
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Post by Patxy on Jun 25, 2008 17:40:48 GMT 3
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Post by arvind13 on Jun 25, 2008 17:45:31 GMT 3
Safin vs Federer: Semifinal: wimbledon 2008
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Joyce
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loving you,marat
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Post by Joyce on Jun 25, 2008 17:59:27 GMT 3
SO HAPPY!
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Post by maryb on Jun 25, 2008 18:06:33 GMT 3
I am now happily ensconced at the back of court 11 with a chilled beer. Hell, I might even have 2! I didn't see any of the match apart from matchpoint - but I filmed that on the big screen for you. I had the 'delight' of watching Ana. Never been so bloody bored in my life. The score went up at 2-0 in the third set, and the crowd gasped. No idea why, knew he'd do it in straight sets as I warned him that was what his fg was expecting. LMAO. For once, he listened.
Still think you can't play on grass Big Yin? You muppet! Well done. I'll have another beer in your honour ...
Triple strength fairy dust does work! Hope they don't stick him on centre again on Friday ...
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Post by arvind13 on Jun 25, 2008 18:07:56 GMT 3
I'm sure Marat will get past Seppi and wawrinka. i'm worried about the baghdatis match. baghdatis in some ways is mentally tougher than Nole, he doesn't give up when he's down two sets, he plays every point the same, but i'm not too worried. Marat can beat him.
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Post by Dina on Jun 25, 2008 18:08:53 GMT 3
Safin vs Federer: Semifinal: wimbledon 2008 Seppi first, he had a five setter against Serra, the boy is favourite, but let's make this baby steps!!!!!!!  |
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Post by Anne on Jun 25, 2008 18:11:51 GMT 3
I'm sure Marat will get past Seppi and wawrinka. i'm worried about the baghdatis match. baghdatis in some ways is mentally tougher than Nole, he doesn't give up when he's down two sets, he plays every point the same, but i'm not too worried. Marat can beat him. That could be in the quarterfinal, but there are still two more matches ahead of us. Match by match, that's what Marat said too in his interview on tv! xxx |
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Post by Dina on Jun 25, 2008 18:13:33 GMT 3
Mary, go easy with those ones! ;D Stay sober, the Big Yin might hit in his fav Fairy godmother, he'd like WISE advises from you!!!!!!  And on another note, if you're in a fully celebrating mood, take even a third!(it's a Dr. prescription!!!!!!!!!!! ) Silly Drs humour! lol!!  |
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Post by Anne on Jun 25, 2008 18:19:25 GMT 3
Super Safin destroys Djokovic
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Written by Kate Battersby
The shock of the tournament came on Centre Court this afternoon when Novak Djokovic, hailed by many as a serious contender for this year’s Wimbledon title, was blown away in straight sets by Marat Safin, the former world number one.
Djokovic, the Australian Open champion, seeded three here, never looked comfortable and Safin despatched him 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2.
This match was keenly anticipated because it was one of those super-charismatic second round encounters that a Grand Slam draw can occasionally yield. These two had met only once before at Djokovic's maiden Grand Slam appearance, in Australia 2005, when Safin granted his opponent a miserly three games in total.
Hence it was widely anticipated that Djokovic would be hungry for revenge, to boost his momentum on the road to a possible semi-final against Roger Federer. But 28-year-old Safin is a man who likes a challenge – he spent last September climbing the sixth highest mountain in the world, Cho Oyu in the Himalayas, and it seemed today he was in the same mood to conquer new peaks.
Djokovic played like someone the crowd had never seen before. He had a simply horrible day, and from the outset appeared unable to engage with the task in hand. The opening game alone saw last year's semi-finalist deliver two double faults to bring up 0-40. He saved his blushes, but it was a sign of things to come.
At 2-2, a Safin drop-shot forced an error from the Serb, who double faulted again to give Safin 3-2. Djokovic broke back next game and emitted a loud bellow as he did so, but it did not sound like a shout of celebration. His touch was still awry and Safin was returning beautifully. Galloping about the court, the Russian punched away a volley to break Djokovic to love again. The Serb looked like thunder.
Early in the second set, their mutual body language seemed a throwback to that first encounter from 2005 – Safin was strolling about the court with the easy confidence of the old hand, while 21-year-old Djokovic was scrambling like an ungainly new boy. The Serb's woes were many – his serve was poor, his error count was high, and his play was tentative.
At 1-1, Djokovic leaked another two break points. He got them back, and began to serve just a little better. But his errors were still cancelling out his winners. Meanwhile, Safin's touch was periodically a delight, and he was returning fearsomely well. Come the tie-break, Djokovic became frustrated by a crucial Hawk-Eye over-rule, and Safin ambled away with it 7-3.
At the start of the third set, Safin's momentum was established and it seemed that Djokovic knew it. He surrendered his serve immediately with a double fault for the second time in the match. The crowd murmured in embarrassment. Whatever they had expected from this encounter, it was not this. But Djokovic was powerless. Safin, whose ranking has been in decline for the past three years, turned back the clock and played like the champion of old.
Djokovic rescued three match points but brought up a fourth, wouldn't you know it, with his ninth double fault. Horrendously, he delivered his 10th to surrender the match.
At the net, Djokovic embraced his conqueror, showing great grace at what must have been a moment of bitter defeat. Both men were cheered from the court, but this is a day Djokovic will long to forget.
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Post by coolgirl on Jun 25, 2008 18:24:44 GMT 3
Oh guys pls help, i desperately need to see this match..pretty pls...  |
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Post by Alya10 on Jun 25, 2008 18:24:45 GMT 3
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Post by justsafin on Jun 25, 2008 18:44:52 GMT 3
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Post by maryb on Jun 25, 2008 18:49:04 GMT 3
Decided that I'll stop at one beer. Don't want to pass out in the grounds. Think I'll go watch some tennis now. Bambi was to go on court 14. I'll see if he's still there and take some pics for you.
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