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Post by hellanvodka on Oct 8, 2008 14:47:27 GMT 3
[  If you watched AO 05 epic semis against Roger and the final vs Lleyton, did you notice he never looked too excited after a super big win.  ;D hehe, you are right justsafin, I was there live.... there was no sign that Marat jump around or scream, even at the post-winning parade in Melbourne, He didn;t really talk about the excitment at all and I can not really sense any element that he is over joyed or so. In fact, he was joking around at his final speech when he beat Llyeton Hewitt, the crowd was laughing and he was so entertaining. He gave credit to Hewitt and his team and thanks his team, that's all. I remember a dude sitting next to me asking me " has marat won too many trophies that he has no feeling of it? Its a GS"... and I said to him "look, its Marat. nobody else, he is unique that's why we love him, he's so cool"....  That moment tattooed into my memory. [ Being Marat's fan is not easy. Exactly...oh yeah...that's why i get my heart checked regularly LOL  ;D my friends said I am very calm now, oh yeah after over 10 years watching Marat plays tennis, nothing is shocking anymore... I love the unperdictable part of Marat, it makes him more interesting! Congrets for the victory, Marat! A win is a win, i don't care how u win it lol.... Good luck for your doubles and the next round! I am sure the ladies (from TGFR) will bring u heaps of good luck! Davai! |
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Post by Dina on Oct 8, 2008 15:57:52 GMT 3
this is driving me crazy: what do you guys mean when you always say he used to tank matches? Dina, I didn't say he "used to " tank matches. He was fined for tanking a match before US Open 2000, even though he said he did not. He mentioned that in David Latterman's interview after he won. He was also "accused of" tanking the match against Tursunov in Cincy 2008 by some people. About that match, I already wrote what I thought in the fan report. Hope it clarifies any confusion I have caused you. sorry used the wrong word, I actually meant to ask about the word 'tanking' lol! I'm not sure I got its real meaning.... |
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Post by sabz on Oct 8, 2008 16:24:00 GMT 3
a win is a win, so well done marat! and a big congrats for the 400th win! ;D hopefully his next match will be more convincing! |
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Post by justsafin on Oct 8, 2008 19:43:39 GMT 3
[ If you watched AO 05 epic semis against Roger and the final vs Lleyton, did you notice he never looked too excited after a super big win. ;D hehe, you are right justsafin, I was there live.... there was no sign that Marat jump around or scream, even at the post-winning parade in Melbourne, He didn;t really talk about the excitment at all and I can not really sense any element that he is over joyed or so. In fact, he was joking around at his final speech when he beat Llyeton Hewitt, the crowd was laughing and he was so entertaining. He gave credit to Hewitt and his team and thanks his team, that's all. I remember a dude sitting next to me asking me " has marat won too many trophies that he has no feeling of it? Its a GS"... and I said to him "look, its Marat. nobody else, he is unique that's why we love him, he's so cool".... That moment tattooed into my memory. Pixie!!!!!!! How I wish I had been there to watch the most memorable matches and cool MARAT addressing his unique funny speech. I envy you so much!!  ;D DAVAI MARAT! I am picturing that "moment" all the time. Hope in this tourney, it will become true. WELL, we never know nor does he. |
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Post by Dina on Oct 8, 2008 19:48:43 GMT 3
sorry used the wrong word, I actually meant to ask about the word 'tanking' lol! I'm not sure I got its real meaning.... "Tanking a match" can mean different things: 1. Losing a match on purpose because the player doesn't feel like playing, or is in a shit mood, or feels treated unjustly by the umpire, or thinks he'll lose anyways so it's not worth the effort anymore. If that kind of behavior is/seems obvious to the umpire the player can be fined, but fines don't happen very often. Marat has tanked matches in the past (I don't know about subsequent fines, though), but he definitely didn't "tank" the match yesterday. Well, a lot of players have reacted that way during their careers I guess. It's human to be frustrated, and the whole issue should be handled with care. Hence fines are extremely rare. There are also examples for a wrong interpretation of the tanking rule. Davydenko was fined in St. Petersburg last year after he served double faults continuously and the umpire decided he did it on purpose (which was untrue and led Kolya to cry on court in frustration). 2. Losing a match after looking like the sure winner. E.g. if a player serves for the match at 6:0 5:1 and still ends up losing, people often say he "tanked" the match. Hope it became clear. THNAK YOU for that precised explanation! I thought I understood it but I like to be sure of things! Certainty is my motto!  |
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Post by Natasha on Oct 8, 2008 19:56:14 GMT 3
um is marat playing today? doubles or singles? wanted to know the time, hopefully a link will be available like yesterday.
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Post by Dina on Oct 8, 2008 20:00:37 GMT 3
yeah sweetie they lost 6/4 6/2 I think! it's not that bad; it's good that he played today again before facing Julien; he needs to relax, really! and alone! very alone so he can focus!
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Post by Natasha on Oct 8, 2008 21:44:33 GMT 3
oh so singles tomorrow?
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Post by justsafin on Oct 8, 2008 22:21:36 GMT 3
A few surprises just came out Iggy lost to Chardy (heard of him, but don't know nothing). Gabashivili def Micha ....... Dima's match was canceled.  What happened? |
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Post by Dina on Oct 8, 2008 22:35:51 GMT 3
A few surprises just came out Iggy lost to Chardy (heard of him, but don't know nothing). Gabashivili def Micha ....... Dima's match was canceled. What happened? Dima actually pulled out due to a shoulder injury he's been replaced by a qualifier who actually lost to Iggy K! Marat is playing tomorrow 4th on CC not before 4:30pm local time 12:30GMT!!!!!! Let's see who's Marat is gonna show up! Davai hbibi!!!! |
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Post by justsafin on Oct 8, 2008 23:54:49 GMT 3
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Post by Natasha on Oct 9, 2008 15:02:26 GMT 3
ooh shocks indeed.
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Post by Daydreamer on Oct 9, 2008 16:55:48 GMT 3
o, wow... I just came home and ....surprise... Safin lost second set to love...well let's hope for the best anyway
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Post by Dina on Oct 9, 2008 17:23:46 GMT 3
I saw the match; apart from the black out of the second he played two great sets! for me the victory is on a 6/4 6/2 score and it's just fully deserved!!!!!!!!
well done hbibi that was a good match!
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Post by justsafin on Oct 9, 2008 19:02:56 GMT 3
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If you watched AO 05 epic semis against Roger and the final vs Lleyton, did you notice he never looked too excited after a super big win. 
;D my friends said I am very calm now, oh yeah after over 10 years watching Marat plays tennis, nothing is shocking anymore... I love the unperdictable part of Marat, it makes him more interesting! 
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