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Post by SAFINNO1 on Feb 16, 2007 14:37:35 GMT 3
DAVAI MARAT!
Hopefully it will be a little easier against B Becker than at the AO.
And we'll see in the Doubles.
CENTER COURT - 12:30 PM
Mardy FISH (USA) vs Ivo KARLOVIC (CRO)
followed by
Benjamin BECKER (GER) vs Marat SAFIN (RUS)
followed by (After Suitable Rest)
Teimuraz GABASHVILI (RUS)/Marat SAFIN (RUS) vs Chris HAGGARD (RSA)/Rainer SCHUETTLER (GER)
Not Before 7:00 PM
Andy RODDICK (USA) vs Vincent SPADEA (USA)
followed by
Andy MURRAY (GBR) vs Hyung-Taik LEE (KOR)
followed by
Amer DELIC (USA)/Robert KENDRICK (USA) vs Sam QUERREY (USA)/Vincent SPADEA (USA)
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Post by Alya10 on Feb 16, 2007 14:38:18 GMT 3
I loved the coments too Bia, thanks  And the pic Annette posted LOL, they looked like twins  kisses |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Feb 16, 2007 14:40:22 GMT 3
Friday's Morning Line
February 16, 2007
By Joel Drucker
Mardy Fish vs. Ivo Karlovic
Did we say the man was tall? Ivo serves it from a crane, a rocket-like delivery that caused nightmares for Blake and earned him a nifty, slashing win. Fish’s forehand is the key to his improvement, aided by legendary craftsman Todd Martin. Fish can also pinpoint his serve, and usually bring more heat from that stroke than his buddy James. I’d like to see Karlovic come forward more and abandon the pretense of rallying. But he won’t. Click the fast-forward button to the late-set shootout. Fish’s got a few more bullets in his pistol. Fish in two tight ones.
Benjamin Becker vs. Marat Safin
Step and say hello with rapid-fire first-strike tennis. Figure on 25 total aces, and quite a few ripped down-the-line backhands. In this case, experience favors Safin. Safin.
Vince Spadea vs. Andy Roddick
The name’s Spadea/he ain’t afraidaya. He’s a tennis Rocky Balboa, the Italian stallion with the glittering backhand, up against the flame-throwing fastballer on a slick indoor court. Vince knows how to play Roddick, has beaten him before, and if he can sink his teeth into rallies, can pose his share of questions. But Roddick’s got a new set of answers. He’s not the passive man he once was, has learned to jump on opponents and, per Jimmy Connors, is attempting to smother them with footwork and opportunism. Some engaging rallies, but Roddick in two.
Andy Murray vs. Hyung-Taik Lee
More engaging than you might think, particularly given Lee’s slick backhand. Will Murray pounce or probe? Certainly Lee can make a go at it, but about 30 minutes in Murray should start feeling comfortable. Many fine rallies, but give the edge to Murray in two.
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Post by Annie on Feb 16, 2007 14:48:28 GMT 3
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Joyce
Junior Member
loving you,marat
Posts: 126
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Post by Joyce on Feb 16, 2007 15:13:37 GMT 3
 :-*Wonderful pic .Thanks,Annie.  [/quote]
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Post by safinbgfan on Feb 16, 2007 15:55:41 GMT 3
Thank you! Congrats,Marat!
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Post by sonya on Feb 16, 2007 16:07:38 GMT 3
Why the hell I've been convinced all day that Marat won easily against Becker?  I remember reading it was a 3setter(so where the hell "easily" came from ),I also remember reading he's to face Becker next... Must have been dreaming or something  |
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Post by lau on Feb 16, 2007 18:20:20 GMT 3
 Well done Marat!  In 2 sets would be better  Any news about the doubles match? EDIT: Forget I asked for the doubles match  BTW, thanks bia for the report |
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Post by annie on Feb 16, 2007 20:34:08 GMT 3
:-*Wonderful pic .Thanks,Annie. [/quote] you know what i think about this picture? i think...that's how Marat would look like after towelling his head after taking a bath.... ;D ;D |
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Post by Mrs. Fabregas on Feb 16, 2007 20:55:45 GMT 3
Frensije sweetie.. eurm....he is not playing doubles with Igor...with Tima Gabashvili  Yeah, Annie, I know, my mistake , just was caught up by their winning ;D...... So, here's the GOOD one :  and  to Marat and TIMA for your 2nd round!!!! And, ofcourse NOT to forget:  Marat, babe, : KICK THE BECKER'S BUTT!!!!!! BTW: thanx to you all for the wonderful pics and ofcourse to Bia: loved the report ;D |
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Post by sonya on Feb 17, 2007 0:10:39 GMT 3
you know what i think about this picture? i think...that's how Marat would look like after towelling his head after taking a bath.... ;D ;D Omg! you shouldn't have written this  |
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Post by sonya on Feb 17, 2007 1:52:10 GMT 3
No Marat's match on Eurosport  |
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Post by Mrs. Fabregas on Feb 17, 2007 1:53:19 GMT 3
Now look what you've done to Sonya, annie...... Btw.... Marat lost the 1st set to Becker  6-4 Davai , Maratik  !!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by doopdeela on Feb 17, 2007 2:11:32 GMT 3
second set, 4-1 becker.
hopefully, he'll break...
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Post by doopdeela on Feb 17, 2007 2:21:31 GMT 3
he loses, 4-6, 3-6  |
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6-4 
