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Post by Annie on Oct 27, 2005 20:56:12 GMT 3
So tomorrow quarterfinals: Rucedski - Johansson should be good!!! Verdasco - Carlsen Youzhny - Vick Davydenko - Kiefer UDACHI MY BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 27, 2005 21:04:08 GMT 3
Quality QF line up especially rusedski and Koyla, will be hard matches but can grind out a result. Hope it's a GB v Russia final
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Post by Annie on Oct 27, 2005 21:12:08 GMT 3
well me too in a way...a Russian final will be unbearable LOL
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 27, 2005 21:16:37 GMT 3
Well since a russian final is not possible, it's the next best thing.
But who would you support if Misha and Koyla play in SF
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Post by Annie on Oct 27, 2005 21:21:32 GMT 3
I have no idea...I want Misha to do a double win in St. P but Kolya desperately needs to get points for a Shanghai qualification and he deserves to go there even if he loses straight away because this season has been totally unbelievable for Kolya...he deserves this trip...he really does....but I have always had a soft spot for Mishka....God I have no idea whom I will support...BOTH!!! LOL
This semi would break my heart lol
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Post by Annie on Oct 28, 2005 8:40:43 GMT 3
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko of Russia beat Paul Goldstein of the United States 6-3, 6-4 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the St. Petersburg Open.
Second-seeded Thomas Johansson of Sweden downed Andrei Pavel of Romania 6-2, 6-2, and fourth-seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia took just 49 minutes to beat Cyril Saulnier of France 6-1, 6-1.
No. 7 Greg Rusedski of Britain took Kevin Kim of the United States 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and No. 8 Fernando Verdasco of Spain ousted Juan Monaco of Argentina 7-5, 6-3.
Rusedski and Johansson will face each other in the quarterfinals, and Davydenko will play fifth-seeded Nicolas Kiefer of Germany. Youzhny goes against Robin Vik of the Czech Republic, and Verdasco faces Kenneth Carlsen of Denmark.
Davydenko led 5-0 in the first set but closed it out only after Goldstein won three straight games. The American then won the first three games of the second set before Davydenko's five-game run took the match.
``In the beginning, I concentrated,'' Davydenko said. ``My play was steady and then some problems appeared -- fatigue in the shoulder and right hand. I had to change tactics and choose another rhythm.''
Although Johansson only hit four aces, he won 94 percent of his service points against Pavel.
Rusedski served 17 aces but also made eight double-faults.
Youzhny benefited from Saulnier serving seven double faults.
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Post by Annie on Oct 28, 2005 11:32:24 GMT 3
ST.PETERSBURG OPEN 2005: EVERYTHING IS YET TO START
At last we know the names of St.Petersburg Open-2005 quarterfinalists.
Today's match between tournament's #4 Mikhail Youzhny and Cyril Saulnier of France resembled a pre-match training. Youzhny crushed his opponent losing only two games 6:1, 6:1.
«I can't remember a match when Saulnier made so many errors. I don?t know what happened to him. Perhaps, at the very beginning I was tactically stronger and took him aback. He evidently flustered and I just took advantage of the situation,» said Mikhail Youzhny after the match.
St. Petersburg Open-1997 winner Thomas Johansson (second seeded) has also battled through the second round matches defeating Andrei Pavel of Romania 6:2, 6:2. He still stays one of the main tournament's favourites.
«I like playing here. And this year I want to be one of Top 10 players, I?ll do my best,» commented Johansson at the after-match press conference.
It took 1 hour 14 minutes for Nikolay Davydenko, tournament's #1, to outplay Paul Goldstein of the USA. In the first set the Russian player broke twice against Goldstein's one break. However, losing at 1:3 in the second set Davydenko converted two breakpoints and took over the match 6:3, 6:4.
The British Greg Rusedski upset Kevin Kim of the USA in a 3-set match winning the decider over the unyielding American player.
Thus, only two unseeded tennis players reached quarterfinals. One of them Kenneth Carlsen will play Fernando Verdasco (8). Thomas Johansson (2) will meet with Greg Rusedski (7). Mikhail Youzhny (4) will play Robin Vik, and Nikolay Davydenko (1) will meet with Nicolas Kiefer (5).
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Post by Annie on Oct 28, 2005 11:36:48 GMT 3
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 28, 2005 13:42:58 GMT 3
Thanks Annie for the info ,should be a fun day today
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Post by Annie on Oct 28, 2005 13:46:44 GMT 3
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 28, 2005 13:51:33 GMT 3
IN ST. PETERSBURG: Last year's winner MIKHAIL YOUZHNY and Finn JARKKO NIEMINEN attended the draw ceremony on Saturday afternoon at Grand Hotel Europe.
-- > Top seed NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO went on a sightseeing tour through the beautiful city of St. Petersburg together with Mercedes-Benz and stopped by world-famous sites such as the Hermitage Museum and the Church on Spilled Blood. This year's Roland Garros semifinalist always enjoys the beauty of the city when he's playing the St. Petersburg Open.
-- > Title defender MIKHAIL YOUZHNY went to the village to sign autographs.
-- > NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO and THOMAS JOHANSSON teamed up with St. Petersburg governor VALENTINA MATVIENKO and vice-governor MIKHAIL OSEEVSKY during the PRO-AM tournament on Wednesday.
-- > NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO and St. Petersburg born VADIM DAVLETSHIN were the stars of the Kids Clinic held on Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon.
-- > MAX MIRNYI had a busy day on Thursday, as he first attended an official tournament press conference, celebrating its successful partnership with the historical Grand Hotel Europe, where players are staying during the St. Petersburg Open. He then headed to the village where he was honored with the “Topstylish Award” by Rado and was presented with a watch. The Belarussian is very popular amongst Russian fans and he had a good time taking pictures with children and signing autographs after the award had been handed over to him.
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Post by Annie on Oct 28, 2005 16:06:34 GMT 3
Rucedski just lost to Thomas Johansson 2:6, 6:7 Misha is up next DAVAY MISHKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Annie on Oct 28, 2005 16:07:41 GMT 3
Verdasco beat Carlsen 6:2, 6:4
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 28, 2005 16:23:34 GMT 3
Watchin Rusedski in the 2nd set was so frustrating, he had so many chances to win.
Oh well hoping Misha and Koyla can keep the cup in russia
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 28, 2005 16:27:49 GMT 3
Misha has broken and is 3-0 up in 1st set
DAVAI MISHA
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