Hamburg Masters Series 2006

[kuniochi]

Masters Series Hamburg 2005 presented by E.ON Hanse

May 7 - 15, 2006

Surface: Claycourt

Draw size: 64

Prize money: 1,870,000 Euro

www.dtb-tennis.de/AmRothenbaum_en/


Here is the draw:
(1)FEDERER, Roger SUI vs (WC)SCHUETTLER, Rainer GER
ROCHUS, Olivier BEL vs FERRERO, Juan Carlos ESP
SAFIN, Marat RUS vs Qualifier ;D ;D ;D
LOPEZ, Feliciano ESP vs (16)FERRER, David ESP

(11)JOHANSSON, Thomas SWE vs MATHIEU, Paul-Henri FRA
GASQUET, Richard FRA vs VLIEGEN, Kristof BEL
BERDYCH, Tomas CZE vs SERRA, Florent FRA
NOVAK, Jiri CZE vs (8)ROBREDO, Tommy ESP

(4)DAVYDENKO, Nikolay RUS vs MASSU, Nicolas CHI
WAWRINKA, Stanislas SUI vs SEPPI, Andreas ITA
SRICHAPHAN, Paradorn THA vs ROCHUS, Christophe BEL
SANGUINETTI, Davide ITA vs (13)NIEMINEN, Jarkko FIN

(11)ANCIC, Mario CRO vs Qualifier
Qualifier vs YOUZHNY, Mikhail RUS
MONFILS, Gael FRA vs MURRAY, Andy GBR
MOYA, Carlos ESP vs (5)BLAKE, James USA

(7)GONZALEZ, Fernando CHI vs TURSUNOV, Dmitry RUS
HRBATY, Dominik SVK vs (WC)MAYER, Florian
CHELA, Juan Ignacio ARG vs VERDASCO, Fernando ESP
Qualifier vs (10)CORIA, Guillermo ARG

(14)GINEPRI, Robby USA vs GROSJEAN, Sebastien FRA
VOLANDRI, Filippo ITA vs PASHANSKI, Boris SCG
ACASUSO, Jose ARG vs (WC)GREUL, Simon GER
Qualifier vs (3)LJUBICIC, Ivan CRO

(6)GAUDIO, Gaston ARG vs MARTIN, Alberto ESP
RUSEDSKI, Greg GBR vs Qualifier
HORNA, Luis PER vs MIRNYI, Max BLR
Qualifier vs (9)KIEFER, Nicolas GER

(15)STEPANEK, Radek CZE vs BAGHDATIS, Marcos CYP
SANTORO, Fabrice FRA vs (WC)PHAU, Bjorn GER
MALISSE, Xavier BEL vs Qualifier
HAAS, Tommy GER vs (2)NADAL, Rafael ESP

[kuniochi]

I think we need a fresh start! ;D

Tomorrow Marat is going in Hamburg. Come on, German fans. We are looking forward for your reports!

[Annie]

I can already see our Lena loading her camera, checking everything is in place..I am soooooooo looking forward to these reports ;D ;D ;D

Davis...you have fun there too!!!!!!!!!!

[fancy]

good luck , marat

and for the german fans , have fun and please reassure us marat is ok

hey Annie ( waving hands)

[Annie]

RANDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

[lau]

Hey, kuniochi, I modified your first post to put the year in the title. Nothing really important, but it makes it easier when you´re looking for an old thread if they have the year... ;D
At least for me, LMAO... I use to look for old threads because years, matches and facts use to get mixed in my head LOL

[kuniochi]

Ok, lau

Our cable operator will broadcast the whole tournament. I hope this time I'll have the chance to rip Marat's match!

[SAFINNO1]

DAVAI MARAT IN HAMBURG

Surely Marat is due a good run in Hamburg and hopefully can reach the finals like he done in 2000 & 2002

[blue]

Well I might give you a little report and maybe some photos, too. I´ll be there on Monday and Tuesday. See you then

[lavia]

I look forward,Blue! good luck Marat in HAMBURG!hope he'll have at least a better draw...

[bia2209]

Good luck to out Mulan Man in Hamburg...i hope he does well and if they close the roof then maybe the indoor conditions will favor him and he can get that all important cofidence going...

[lena]

admin said:

I can already see our Lena loading her camera, checking everything is in place..I am soooooooo looking forward to these reports ;D ;D ;D

Davis...you have fun there too!!!!!!!!!!

I will be there from Mon- Wed. Maybe on the other days. depends on the schedule, but on Thursday and Friday i have to work, and I will go on Saturday to Dusseldorf for some days with some friends. When I can manage I will give you some small report.

So, keep fingers cross for a good weather. Today it looks good, very sunny and warm. I hope the icemens will go away until Monday and let the sun make her work. ;D

[davis]

I don’t know whether I’ll find time for daily reports on the Hamburg tournament but since my „Road to Marat“ started yesterday, I will do my best to share my experiences with you guys.

As you all know Marat arrived in Hamburg yesterday and as a fan, the idea of being in the same town with him was a little unsettling . My husband, equally annoyed and amused about his restless wife, took me for a night out and we ended up having cocktails in the official players’ hotel.

A little excursion in tourism: One of Hamburg’s main attractions is the huge Alster lake right in the middle of town. It is divided by bridges into an inner and an outer lake and the outer lake is a majestic affair, lined with beautiful townhouses, hotels, embassies and an 8 km jogging path that is extremely popular all year round. The 5 star Royal Meridien hotel that accommodates the masters players (and also a major league soccer team as of yesterday) is situated right at this lake and has a beautiful restaurant and bar on the 10th floor with glass walls so you get stunning views over Hamburg.

Well, back to my evening. The hotel was bustling with people and we had to fight our way to the elevators, stepping over tennis bags and other luggage (there must have been a late flight in since it was 9:30 p.m.). Entering the elevator, a guy loaded with bags joined us. My husband, never shy, asked him “So, are you a tennis player as well?” (how embarrassing is that? ). The guy just mumbled a yes and was happy to leave on the 5th floor. BTW, he was very good looking, but I had no clue who it was – and I consider myself a bit of an expert when it comes to tennis … Well, I’ll look out for him.

The cocktail bar was full but not crowded so I had my Mango daiquiri sitting next to Xavier Malisse, Paradorn Srichaphan, and yet again some players I didn’t know, which was kind of surreal (they all held on to their Diet Cokes, how boring ). Paradorn is a lot taller than I imagined, not typical Asian size (sorry to all Asian members but whenever I travel in the East I feel like I’m towering over the majority of the people and I’m only 5’6’’).

To finally cut things short: I did NOT meet Marat - which was probably just as well since you don’t want to meet a guy who find extremely hot while your hubby is right there as well. Still, taking in the atmosphere was fun. My time “with” Marat will come. I’ll keep you posted.

Weather report for Hamburg: A mix of clouds and sun, probably some rain, but nice temperature. Let’s keep fingers our crossed.

[lavia]

Thank u Davis for your nice report!

[kuniochi]

Davis, you are so lucky, girl!!!!!!! I can't wait for your reports! Have fun! ;D