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Post by ginapants on Jan 17, 2007 12:42:18 GMT 3
woooohooooooo
UDACHI
this is the best news for today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAVAI DAVAI DAVAI MARATIK
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Post by yse on Jan 17, 2007 12:49:42 GMT 3
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Post by davis on Jan 17, 2007 12:52:59 GMT 3
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Post by Patxy on Jan 17, 2007 12:53:20 GMT 3
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Post by bia2209 on Jan 17, 2007 12:54:50 GMT 3
The very first words from me should be : God (or whoever else) bless the rain!! I was under the impression that there was a drought going on in Oz but lo and behold right when he's two points from losing it, looking like he couldn't care less anymore....those drops of hydrogen and oxygen start fallin... The second thing i should say at this point,,,is ABOUT DAMN TIME ESPN!!! They finally bothered to show Marat just as he was serving to stay in the match. So back to the divine intervention...I mean it was clearly an omen and Marat took it as such. He used the time to clear his mind and the body language was totally different after wards. Two aces to take it to the tie break, lots of fist pumping and just generally showing how much he wanted this. Me, meanwhile I was dying...my hands were shaking and I was spinning around in 360 degree circles after every winner. The fifth set was storybook. He started to get cutesy with the shots. Gorgeous backhand volley on one of the bp's I think it was.  He has an amazing career record in five sets, which we knew but still 25-11. Not bad at all. So he's happy. I'm happy. I'm also wide awake now from all the adrenaline. Which is just as well seeing as I have to go to class in an hour and a half.  Against Andy, for sure he's going to have to play better tennis. But we all know he is capable of that. And mentally Marat is exactly where he needs to be. He's not giving in, despite numerous occasions to do so and there is a lot to be said for that. I am proud of him. But that doesn't mean I won't bring out the lawnmower Mr. Safin if you keep scaring the crap out of me like this. Have pity on a poor Lollipop's nerves. |
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Post by alsl on Jan 17, 2007 12:55:54 GMT 3
Did marat cream sela in the 5th or what....thank GAWD for that rain..
I remember Marat at a quote which went something like this "I was praying for the rain and then God gave it to me" from one of the USOs...*phew*
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Post by Patxy on Jan 17, 2007 13:01:56 GMT 3
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Post by Annie on Jan 17, 2007 13:02:28 GMT 3
Did marat cream sela in the 5th or what... No he didn't... that Sela kid is just not fit enough for 5 sets  With a game like that - expect Andy to wipe the court with you Marat. So please go and do some serious thinking before Friday. |
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Yesssss !! 2007 will be just as good.. Yipeeee
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Post by MaratRocks on Jan 17, 2007 13:02:31 GMT 3
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Post by alsl on Jan 17, 2007 13:09:17 GMT 3
With a game like that - expect Andy to wipe the court with you Marat. So please go and do some serious thinking before Friday. Marat seemed to be having some problems moving..he wasnt moving quick enough,really,especially for his forehands..let's hope thats just a blip. 2 five setters and its only the 2nd round!  |
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Post by Happiness on Jan 17, 2007 13:17:07 GMT 3
Hi everyone I still am in state of shock  ... After went to bed at 2:00 am just to see the Live Scores of Dinara (who seriously gave me troubles in the first set ) ... I woke up at 5:00 am to record Marat's game on Eurosport ... Still barely openning my eyes (I really am not used to these long nights, especially after such a long and hard day like yesterday LOL) ... Heading back to bed ... Having nightmares with Marat loosing his game ... Waking up feeling miserable ... Onlly to find that my dream was about to become true ... Desparing in front of the TV ... Getting anxious every minute that passed by ... But somehow a miracle happened ... Thank God answered my prayers ... And how did I prayed ... I barely manage to be awake ... But it's worth it ... MARAT WON!!! ;D Take Care  Happiness |
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Post by Happiness on Jan 17, 2007 13:26:37 GMT 3
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Post by justsafin on Jan 17, 2007 13:42:58 GMT 3
What a roller coaster ride , what a fighter!!!!!!!!!
Marat, to the final, be the champ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by nic on Jan 17, 2007 13:44:06 GMT 3
All I can say right now is thank God for sending the rain! The match turned around from that moment on. I believe Sela deserves our congratulations for the enthusiasm he had today. I had never heard of him before, but he made a good impression on me. However, I think Marat complicated his own life again!!!  Next is Andy and what a match that will be! Hope Maratik recovers physically from the 2 five setters he's played and is in his best form on Friday. Please Marat, please concentrate better and find your game! |
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Post by lena on Jan 17, 2007 13:52:20 GMT 3
Oh what a match.... missed so much with so many unforced error but you got it Marat, chapeau ;D, but please , I am not a cat with 9 lives, I only have that one live |
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): Marat looked heartbreakingly adorable during the rain delay, sitting on his chair with a lost look in his eyes. I'm looking forward to taking some screenshots of that tonight...
He has an amazing career record in five sets, which we knew but still 25-11. Not bad at all. 
... After went to bed at 2:00 am just to see the Live Scores of Dinara (who seriously gave me troubles in the first set 
