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Post by safinbgfan on Jan 5, 2007 16:53:29 GMT 3
I think Roger has got a new raquet and he`s showing it to Marat!  ;D |
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Post by Marie on Jan 6, 2007 7:04:22 GMT 3
Ten things to love about tennis this summer 1. MARAT SAFIN WHAT'S not to love about Safin? Well, apart from the hot temper, the moodiness, the dubious entourages, the political incorrectness, the sometime career as a serial racquet-smasher? All of it part of the package, and most of it forgiven because Safin is not just guaranteed entertainment, and a reliable quote machine, but also a fabulous and truly gifted player some even rate as Roger Federer's equal — at least on a good day. Indeed, two years ago, Safin was the last player to beat Federer at a non-French major, in a magnificent Australian Open semi-final that preceded the killing of Lleyton Hewitt's home slam dream a few nights later. A knee injury kept him away last year, and his ranking dipped outside the top 100 before recovering to 25th, but Safin has a Davis Cup to show for his most recent efforts, hailing his win in the deciding rubber as his motivation to continue in the game. He has been called "the world's only Shakespearean tennis star", while fellow Russian Dmitry Tursunov says he has "gigantic charisma as a personality" and claims that "if he had (Rafael) Nadal's focus and tunnel vision about tennis, yeah, he'd be No. 1". Safin is not that, but he once was, and he remains many other things besides. Welcome back. www.theage.com.au/news/sport/ten-things-to-love-about-tennis-this-summer/2007/01/05/1167777280484.html |
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Post by sonya on Jan 6, 2007 9:39:32 GMT 3
A serial racquet-smasher?  I love him for having a hot temper and being moody  Maybe I'd change my mind if I'd be spending some time with him though  .. |
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Post by mackiemad on Jan 6, 2007 10:34:36 GMT 3
i love it how, even though it was years ago now, everyone is the australian media can't help but talk about the 'safinettes' - the blondes in the box. i think even the guys in australia were jealous!
...actually if i was a guy i guess i still would be!
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Post by safinbgfan on Jan 6, 2007 12:43:07 GMT 3
Hehe thanks,Marie  |
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Post by emma on Jan 6, 2007 12:44:50 GMT 3
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Post by yse on Jan 6, 2007 12:45:39 GMT 3
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Post by Chachou on Jan 6, 2007 13:19:15 GMT 3
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Post by Annie on Jan 6, 2007 15:05:32 GMT 3
Thanks girls ;D ;D ;D Makes my heart melt to see him training with the best ;D ;D ;D These two have such a great relationship and so much respect for each other ;D ;D ;D Keep up the good work gentlemen  |
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Post by tina on Jan 6, 2007 15:20:15 GMT 3
girls THANK YOU for a great pics!!!!he looks good(as he always do) |
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Post by Patxy on Jan 6, 2007 15:31:19 GMT 3
Even though I miss the facial hair, he looks looooovely  About the bad temper, I think that's what makes him more atractive IMO. Thanks 4 the pics and the last article ;D |
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Post by sabz on Jan 6, 2007 17:47:36 GMT 3
Thanks all for the articles and the oh so droolworthy pictures (minus the smurf!). and like many of you have already said - god bless the hot weather down under!! ;D About the bad temper, I think that's what makes him more atractive IMO. couldn't agree with you more! |
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Post by taboo on Jan 6, 2007 18:02:36 GMT 3
Great pictures! He looks incredibly young and different from last season...lihe fresher!  New skin for AO and new look for Marat - great! Thanks for the pics, everyone! |
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Post by annie on Jan 7, 2007 14:06:24 GMT 3
errr....exactly what is meant by "shakespearean"? i am thinking a lot of reasons....i need it narrowed down....LOL... but yeah,you guys are right....his being temperamental is part of his charm....after all, "good" girls love "bad" boys..... |
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Post by iman on Jan 8, 2007 2:06:17 GMT 3
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;D ;D thanks for the pictures i cant believe it - the season is nearly here!!!