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Post by Teresa on May 24, 2005 15:27:20 GMT 3
Safin makes winning start to French Open quest 2005-05-24 11:56:40 GMT (Reuters) Nobody has done it since American Jim Courier in 1992. The other two to have achieved the feat are Australian Rod Laver, en route to the grand slam in 1969, and Swede Mats Wilander in 1988. I hope this is a good omen for Marat, Courier been a fan and Mats a friend................ |
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Post by lau on May 24, 2005 15:27:38 GMT 3
BTW lau what happened to the dancing alien? This little robot alien looks like he is disorientated and does not know what's happening, or is he trying to get himself some hugs? ;D Well, you know...., this is not an ordinary tourny, not a MS, it`s a GS!!!!  I need Mr. Chill Pill around... ;D  |
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Post by Teresa on May 24, 2005 15:28:46 GMT 3
ROTFL Teresa to me he looks more like Travolta and Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao..........but I think he has been taking too many of lau's chill pills...........lua you gotta get them pills outta his reach man!! |
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Post by Teresa on May 24, 2005 15:30:06 GMT 3
Well, you know...., this is not an ordinary tourny, not a MS, it`s a GS!!!! I need Mr. Chill Pill around... ;D Sure............I understand  |
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Post by Teresa on May 24, 2005 15:31:41 GMT 3
I have to go good people Annie see you tomorrow (time difference and all) Have a good evening lau and others see you around later............. Looking forward to reading that post match interview and even hoping for video too ;D Have a great day/evening everyone  |
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Post by Andrada on May 24, 2005 15:33:56 GMT 3
Girls, i forgot to tell U that when Marat went to give some autographs, a lady with a camera called him "amour" ;D ;D ;D Well,not that i don't understand her,but......it sounded soooo funny  |
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Post by lau on May 24, 2005 15:38:19 GMT 3
Girls, i forgot to tell U that when Marat went to give some autographs, a lady with a camera called him "amour" ;D ;D ;D Well,not that i don't understand her,but......it sounded soooo funny ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D That`s funny ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I guess you can`t help it if he`s next to you....... |
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Post by annie on May 24, 2005 15:40:21 GMT 3
Girls, i forgot to tell U that when Marat went to give some autographs, a lady with a camera called him "amour" ;D ;D ;D Well,not that i don't understand her,but......it sounded soooo funny ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't we all understand her!!!! ;D Teresa sweetie!!!! Great seeing you, have a good evening!!!!! Till tomorrow!!!!!! |
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Post by Andrada on May 24, 2005 15:42:18 GMT 3
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D That`s funny ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I guess you can`t help it if he`s next to you....... LOL,i think U are right!  ;D I would like to have the opportunity to be that close to him in order to see how i would react. ;D....well,not only for that reason...;D ;D ;D |
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Post by annie on May 24, 2005 16:01:16 GMT 3
What a day for a Russian!!!!
Marat is through, Davydenko is through, Youzhny is through and Andreev is through ;D ;D
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Post by annie on May 24, 2005 16:03:29 GMT 3
Henin-Hardenne, Safin battle through
By Araz Gulekjian
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Belgian Justine Henin-Hardenne and Russian Marat Safin's assault on the Roland Garros crown began with a few bumps on Tuesday.
The 22-year-old Belgian standout and the 25-year-old Russian withstood stiff challenges on the Parisian clay before scraping into round two of the second Grand Slam of the year.
No10 seed Henin-Hardenne fended off a late surge from Spanish veteran Conchita Martinez before prevailing 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 after a gruelling two hour and 15 minute battle to extend her winning streak to 18 matches.
Minutes later, Safin, the No3 seed, followed on her footsteps, breaking down the resistance of unheralded Dutchman Raemon Sluiter en route to a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory.
Right from the helm, Henin-Hardenne, who captured the Parisian title in 2003, displayed brilliant court stewardship, controlling the rallies with a near flawless game of superior shotmaking.
Martinez, a runner-up here in 2000, was making her 18th and final appearance at Roland Garros, and she initially had no answer to the exceptional clay court savvy of her opponent.
Henin-Hardenne broke her three times and galloped away with the first set in just 22 minutes.
The second set appeared to be a formality for the Belgian as she broke Martinez in an unending first game. But the veteran at least found her range and broke back to lead 3-1.
Her revival was short-lived as she handed the break right back. Henin-Hardenne reeled off two straight games to even it out but her nerves did her in as she conceded her serve, and the second set, in the 10th game after four straight unforced errors.
In the decider, the 12th-ranked Belgian never regained her stellar form of the opening set, but she still found the resources to restore order and cut down on her dismal number of unforced errors to go 5-1 up. Martinez, 45th in the world, crawled back into the match and staved off two match points before conceding defeat in the 10th game.
As for Safin, he was also tested on Court Suzanne Lenglen. The erratic Russian blew hot and cold, at times blasting winners at will, at others spraying balls all over the court.
Safin, who has been struggling on tour since his remarkable Australian Open exploits, took command of the match and raced ahead 6-1 and 2-0.
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Post by Jasmine on May 24, 2005 16:15:02 GMT 3
I've got a chance to see the last 3 game. But that enough to make me smile till Thu. Hoo ray!! Good job Marat. Thank you everyone for match details, pictures and comments. I always love to share Marat moment with you. ;D |
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Post by lau on May 24, 2005 16:18:08 GMT 3
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Post by annie on May 24, 2005 16:19:02 GMT 3
I've got a chance to see the last 3 game. But that enough to make me smile till Thu. Hoo ray!! Good job Marat. Thank you everyone for match details, pictures and comments. I always love to share Marat moment with you. ;D Hey Jasmine Good to see you!!!!!!!!!! Let's hope the winning spree continues!!!!!!!!! I wonder where Nicki and her dancing bananas are LOL |
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Post by annie on May 24, 2005 16:20:03 GMT 3
oh these are excellent lau!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks |
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;D I would like to have the opportunity to be that close to him in order to see how i would react. ;D....well,not only for that reason...;D ;D ;D 
