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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 29, 2005 21:50:32 GMT 3
Okay trying to get back on topics, what do u guys think of Roddick's chances at RG as he said after winning here that the Europeans should keep a close eye on me???
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Post by Karen on Apr 29, 2005 22:43:26 GMT 3
I don't know how to post an article but on his website they think he competed well enough against the top Spanish players in DC last year plus the weight loss, better fitness, blah, blah. His fans should be very optimistic in the coming weeks. So they say.
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Post by lau on Apr 29, 2005 23:21:59 GMT 3
Okay trying to get back on topics, what do u guys think of Roddick's chances at RG as he said after winning here that the Europeans should keep a close eye on me??? If I`m not wrong, he already won this tournament in 2003, so, this doesn`t mean he`ll do really well in RG..... But, you know  , a top ten player is a top ten player, so..... If the weather is dry (quicker balls) and he, and Federer I would say, (specially Federer), are in the second week all clay players should keep a close eye on them. But I would be more worried by Federer, that is a more talented and complete player than Roddick . But I really hope that clay players kick their a$$es!! ;D ;D Specially Marat (I consider him a hard court player and a clay court player, too)......  |
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Post by tall_one on Apr 30, 2005 4:11:05 GMT 3
Okay trying to get back on topics, what do u guys think of Roddick's chances at RG as he said after winning here that the Europeans should keep a close eye on me??? Roddick always does well at Houston and then crashes out early at RG. The furthest Andy has ever made it is the 3rd round and that was clear back in 2001. Until he wins some quality matches on European red clay I don't think anyone will be keeping much of an eye on him lol |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 30, 2005 15:41:23 GMT 3
Roddick always does well at Houston and then crashes out early at RG. The furthest Andy has ever made it is the 3rd round and that was clear back in 2001. Until he wins some quality matches on European red clay I don't think anyone will be keeping much of an eye on him lol Yep cant agree with you more as i dont think these tournaments in Houston mean alot compared to the European and South American circuit. But he did show guts in DC final so there may be a chance of the 2nd week, only if he gets a lucky draw. |
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Post by tall_one on Apr 30, 2005 16:21:57 GMT 3
so there may be a chance of the 2nd week, only if he gets a lucky draw. lol who can't that be said about though? I'm sure if fill-in-the-blank gets a lucky draw they will make it too lol btw did you guys hear that the ATP fined Hewitt for not playing one of the tms events? |
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Post by Karen on Apr 30, 2005 17:11:06 GMT 3
Just read about Hewitt getting fined for pulling out of Miami after the deadline, it was $24,000 fine plus an additional $24,000 for being a seeded player, so total of $48,000 fine for Hewitt, he's appealing it. Federer has withdrawn from Rome with inflammation of arches in both feet. And poor JCF can't get a wildcard for Rome or Hamburg, he has to go thru qualifying so he says he's not sure what he's going to do.  As for Roddick winning RG I agree he probably gets into the second week. I don't see him winning unless there are many, many major upsets. |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Apr 30, 2005 18:29:42 GMT 3
Wow i never heard that about Hewitt but didnt he have a genuine reason in being injured, surely they cant fine him for that,Can they |
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Post by Karen on Apr 30, 2005 18:48:33 GMT 3
Yep, Hewitt was on his way home to get surgery on that foot and the ATP ppl knew it, but they threw a fine on him anyway. And something on a funnier note. During the Houston tournament Former First Lady Barbara Bush was talking with Andy and asked him about his love life  Andy's answer: It's slumping. |
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Post by tall_one on Apr 30, 2005 19:38:00 GMT 3
Wow i never heard that about Hewitt but didnt he have a genuine reason in being injured, surely they cant fine him for that,Can they when it gets appealed it will be thrown out. Supposedly he withdrew after the mandatory withdrawl date which results in an automatic fine |
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Post by annie on May 3, 2005 9:02:45 GMT 3
WOW poor Lleyton..let alone he needs to have surgery, he also has a fine to pay..talk about tough luck...Anyway I hope he pulls through everything...
As for Roddick and the RG...I personally don't have any high expectations unless something really drastic happens with all the clay experts
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, a top ten player is a top ten player, so..... If the weather is dry (quicker balls) and he, and Federer I would say, (specially Federer), are in the second week all clay players should keep a close eye on them. But I would be more worried by Federer, that is a more talented and complete player than Roddick 
