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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 30, 2005 15:10:26 GMT 3
Just though lighten the mood
Father Hewitt could miss Shanghai
Two-time Masters Cup winner Lleyton Hewitt could miss this year's event in Shanghai in November as that is when his first child is due to be born.
The tournament runs from 13-20 November and Hewitt has made it clear which he regards as being more important.
"He will make a decision closer to the time, but if there was a chance he would miss the birth, he wouldn't play," said his manager Rob Aivatoglou.
"People will understand if he does, he's committed to being at the birth."
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal have also all qualified for the eight-man event but Marat Safin doubtful.
Hewitt has recently had toe surgery and a groin strain, and pulled out of the Paris Masters on Friday, so his fitness is also a doubt.
"A couple of hurdles need to be overcome if he's going to Shanghai," said Aivatoglou.
"The baby and the timing of the birth is the main factor, but there are injuries as well."
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Post by sabz on Oct 30, 2005 18:14:45 GMT 3
Shanghai is definately not gonna be the same as previous Master cups!! Going by rumours Marat and Hewitt look very unlikely (on the brink of withdrawing) and Federer, Nadal and Agassi r battlin with injuries (although Federer said he is gettin better) Seems sad really with the new stadium and all - i have been lookin 4ward to this tournie 4 ages, but now its just not gonna b the same!  |
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Post by marats on Oct 30, 2005 19:23:21 GMT 3
Let's waite all what Safin.com says the next hours ..days !
Still hope he can go to the Masters !!!!
Always support you Marat !!!!
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Post by Annie on Oct 30, 2005 21:53:36 GMT 3
Agassi Qualifies for Record 14th Time
Hewitt won in Shanghai in 2002. For the 14th time in his career, Andre Agassi has qualified for the circuit finale, clinching a spot in the $4.45 million Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai. Agassi, who is fifth in the INDESIT ATP 2005 Race, qualified when David Nalbandian lost Saturday in the Davidoff Swiss Indoors semifinals in Basel. Agassi can now fall no lower than sixth in the Race.
Guillermo Coria and Nikolay Davydenko are in the front running to claim the final two spots this week at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris – the final tournament of the regular ATP season (where the Argentine and Russian were drawn in the same half). Coria, who qualified in Houston in 2003-04, needs only to win one match – against the winner of Tomas Berdych and Jiri Novak – to clinch his spot. Coria is currently sixth in the INDESIT ATP 2005 Race, 91 points clear of No .9 Ivan Ljubicic.
For Davydenko, who is seeking to qualify for the first time and become the second Russian qualifier in 2005 (Marat Safin), the task to clinch without relying on other results is much harder. Davydenko, at No. 7 in the Race, must reach the final to clinch his berth. If the Russian loses early he could be overtaken by one of seven players, including No. 15 David Ferrer, of Spain.
At 35, Agassi is the oldest player to qualify for the circuit-ending championships since Jimmy Connors did so at the same age in 1987. Agassi last played Tennis Masters Cup in 2003 at Houston, where he finished runner-up to Roger Federer, one of three finalist finishes he’s had in the circuit-ending championships. He won the title in 1990, defeating Stefan Edberg in the final of the inaugural ATP World Championship in Frankfurt. When Agassi takes the court in Shanghai, it will be his 13th appearance in the championships (he qualified in 1995, but withdrew due to injury), surpassing Ivan Lendl’s record of 12 appearances. All-time, Agassi is 22-19 in the event.
This summer in Los Angeles, Agassi won his 60th career title, giving him a title in 18 of the past 19 years and placing him seventh among Open Era title leaders. In 2005, he owns a record of 38-11, and has reached at least the quarterfinals in 10 of the 12 events he has played, including runs to the finals of the US Open and the Rogers Masters in Montreal. With a career record of 860-265, Agassi is seven wins behind John McEnroe for fourth place all-time. He is on pace to finish in the Top 10 of the INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking for the 16th time in his career, tying the record that is held by Jimmy Connors.
Six of the eight spots for singles at Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai now have been confirmed. Agassi joins Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt and Safin in the field. The final two spots as well as the alternate will be determined during the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris next week.
In doubles, five teams will battle for three spots that remain up for grabs next week. And, by chance, the Paris draw will pit four of those teams in head-to-head combat in the first round. Australians Wayne Arthurs and Paul Hanley (No. 7) will play Simon Aspelin and Todd Perry (No. 9); Israeli duo Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram (No. 8) meet Leander Paes and Nenad Zimonjic (No. 5). Additionally, Frenchmen Michael Llodra and Fabrice Santoro (No. 6) will play Wayne Black and Kevin Ullyett (who have already qualified).
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 30, 2005 23:16:05 GMT 3
Koyla to guarantee his place in shaghai should reach the final ,but he is like 50 points ahead of his next ranked player and 100 points for the winner, surely he can't lose it in the last week.
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Post by Annie on Oct 30, 2005 23:22:37 GMT 3
I was a bit wondering about that too Ily..last time I counted it wasn't that harsh..unless Ljuibicic or Nalbandian win Bercy I think we're quite safe here...oh hell I am lost in these points now...we'll see what happens
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 30, 2005 23:27:46 GMT 3
well at least he made it too the 2nd round so that helps.LoL
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Post by Annie on Oct 30, 2005 23:33:21 GMT 3
ROTFL yeah.....I pray Greg isn't gonna be too much trouble...but I admit he can be
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Oct 31, 2005 21:10:07 GMT 3
ROTFL yeah.....I pray Greg isn't gonna be too much trouble...but I admit he can be i think greg has just made it harder for Koyla, looked impressive and is going to make it especially tough. |
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Post by Annie on Oct 31, 2005 22:11:30 GMT 3
ermmm Ily sweetie I have posted what you have posted about AGASSI yesterday (see the top of this page) ;D sorry sweets but I am gonna delete your last post  |
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Post by marats on Nov 1, 2005 1:00:36 GMT 3
Still no news about Marat at Safin.com if he's going to Shanghai !!!  Hope to see you in Shanghai Marat !!! |
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Post by Joy on Nov 1, 2005 1:32:01 GMT 3
oh just saw the stadium....AWESOME....
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Post by Joy on Nov 1, 2005 1:35:50 GMT 3
He's out of Shanghai, buddy...He's not playing.Here's an article from BBC News: Injured Safin out of Masters Cup Safin has been injured since Wimbledon Australian Open champion Marat Safin is out of next month's Masters Cup in Shanghai because of a knee injury. The world number five, who has been troubled by a ligament tear in his left knee since Wimbledon, will rest for the remainder of the season. He has not played since losing to Robby Ginepri in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters Series in August. The Russian is also doubtful for the Hopman Cup, to be played in Australia from 30 December to 6 January. Source: news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/4388200.stm |
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Post by Annie on Nov 1, 2005 10:22:46 GMT 3
Nothing official yet....I will not say he's out until I see it of the Shanghai website, atp website or ms.com
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Post by marats on Nov 1, 2005 15:29:09 GMT 3
Dear Marat fans , let's have hope !!! Nothing is officialy yet !!! We are waiting for hopefuly good news !!! Safin.com , we are waiting !!! Marat for Shanghai !!!! |
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