Flushing Meadows - US Open 08

[safin4eva]

Lol.. he seems really pissed off here... Looks like he dosnt even want to be there..

[safinbgfan]

Marat doesn't seem very happy here

[Natasha]

Marat doesnt seem to be interacting with anyone...does he not like the Williams sisters?

[safinbgfan]

I don't think so ;D Maybe he prefers Dementieva

[safin4eva]

Aug 26, 2008 12:14:53 GMT 3 Natasha said:

Marat doesnt seem to be interacting with anyone...does he not like the Williams sisters?

hahaha he dosnt seem that keen on Lindsey either...

[Chachou]

[ignacita]

hot hot hot

[yarina]

one more pic from last night - stollen from MTF GM

[maratsmaiden]

Aug 26, 2008 15:07:21 GMT 3 yarina said:

one more pic from last night - stollen from MTF GM

Thanks for the pic! funny, he even looks bored in this one - just about everyone has a smile but him... hopefully this is pure concentration for today's match ;D

[SAFINNO1]

U.S. Open first round: Vince Spadea vs. Marat Safin
8/26/08 5:09 AM | Jonathan Morgan
For the second day of US Open action, fans will be treated to a match featuring a pair of characters in Marat Safin and "Vinnay Ice" Spadea. The tennis should be pretty good too.

These two have played once before, back in Miami 2004 in the second round. Spadea won a hard-fought and very entertaining match, and this one should be similar.

Neither man is in his prime as both are experienced veterans. Safin this year has begun to try to put himself back together. He had a great run at Wimbledon, reaching the semis, but hasn't done much since. Safin had to retire in Washington against Fabio Fognini after losing the first set, and while he appears to be over that injury, word on the practice court is that Marat's temper is flaring wild. He has allegedly broken many rackets and is disgusted with his play.

However, that doesn't mean the tortured Russian genius can't pull it all together. Spadea has had a very mediocre year, hovering around the 100 ranking, winning matches here and there and even playing some Challengers. He is not in the best of form, playing a bit erratic this summer, and not doing as well as he would like.

This should be very entertaining and Marat should take it, but you really never know with Safin.

Mikhail Youzhny has withdrawan from the tournament as he has been suffering from a fever the last couple of days and will be replaced by Cipolla. Bad luck Teddy

[sabz]

thanks for all the pics!! if anyone does find a vid, share the link please!! i will keep an eye out

Aug 26, 2008 16:41:33 GMT 3 SAFINNO1 said:

word on the practice court is that Marat's temper is flaring wild. He has allegedly broken many rackets and is disgusted with his play.

hmm well lets just hope that stays on the practice court - still think he should be able to win, fingers crossed!

Aug 26, 2008 8:12:25 GMT 3 coolgirl said:

HOT!!! pic from tennisforum

he definitely looks bored lol but looking yummy as ever - i do prefer the smart casual look on him maybe the AO05 hair will bring him luck

[SAFINNO1]

Marat so wanted to stand next to Fed and ARod

[sabz]

awww bless he felt left out!! surrounded by all the women lol cute! ;D

[oliviasmith]

Aug 26, 2008 16:56:42 GMT 3 SAFINNO1 said:

Marat so wanted to stand next to Fed and ARod

wow this is neat! is it possible to download the whole ceremony?

[Dina]

yeah that's right he got stuck with women but afterwards I believe he got his way with the guys when they left!
the grumpy style always fits him; as usual!
Davai hbibi!!!!!!!!!!!