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Post by maratsmaiden on Jan 21, 2009 8:21:05 GMT 3
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Post by jenhatter06 on Jan 21, 2009 8:37:39 GMT 3
ESPN Interview Highlights: *neck problem, whatever was bothering him, is better *probably playing Federer ... showed highlights from '05 *what did he remember from that match ... best time for him ... than he had his injury troubles while Fed was taking over the world *watched some of Fed-Korolev ... gave compliments to Korolev and his potential *how do you beat Fed? - You have to be Rafa, or you have no shot (LOL) *will play his best, but it's Federer - he makes it look so easy, simple .... but better to play him here than on grass *what are you going to do after tennis? - got a "couple of projects, I'm not going to lie"  ... but will take some time to rest first - fine, that's a couple of months, what about after that? - has things in the works - What? - It's a secret (LOL) ... He's keeping it to himself, but he did say it's in sports somehow - We'll see (all this said while keeping his eyes on Fed's match) *fishing, mountain climbing? -- sure why not, after tennis 24/7/365 for many years, be nice to do such things with friends *Is Dinara going to win AO? - If you can arrange that, I won't say no  *best wishes ... Friday should be fun ;D |
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Post by jenhatter06 on Jan 21, 2009 15:54:10 GMT 3
Thursday OOP:
Marat & Canas play their first round doubles match 4th on MCA(Canas first has to battle it out with Gonzo 1st on MCA) *few other pretty good looking match-ups for Day 4  Wednesday's not quite over yet, with Tomic-Muller still in progress .. but some highlights: *Nalbandian out *Andy, Mardy and Amer stay alive  *Santoro over Kohlschreiber in 5 (!)
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Post by sabz on Jan 21, 2009 17:51:33 GMT 3
thanks for all the articles, interview and hot hot pics well i decided to stay up and watch the match, which i am really happy i did (especially since this could be his last AO) and i have to say, he looks soo much better on court, a lot more solid. and his serve was fab! in the first set, GGL impressed me, was not expecting him to play like that, but I am glad Marat coped and managed to win. And he hasnt lost a set so far!! yay!!! Fedex up next, lets try and derail him and cause an upset!! |
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Post by memtennis on Jan 21, 2009 20:07:57 GMT 3
I watched too. He played pretty well but the other guy really helped him. Anyway, after the match I continued to watch the court a little to see if they might show him signing or something and from time to time the whole audience would erupt into "Safin Safin Safin" and bang on the bleachers etc.. I guess he was still trying to get off the court. It was really cute. Anyone else think he looked like he had gained weight? Not moving around that fast either.. Anyway, here's hoping for some serious magic aaginst Fed! |
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Post by Dina on Jan 22, 2009 0:45:10 GMT 3
I think he was moving faster than the previous year and he actually look fitter to me!
I liked when the crowd said somthg like "we say Safin her for the win!" or smthg like that! it was cute cheering!
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Post by jenhatter06 on Jan 22, 2009 0:56:29 GMT 3
portion of Fed's interview:
Q. Is playing Marat still a very exciting prospect?
ROGER FEDERER: Absolutely. It's going to be a nice match for sure. We have a history. We have played a few times. We've played in Majors before and played some good matches before. Played in Davis Cup before.
So yeah, we go way back. Him, of course, being a former No. 1, same for me, former Grand Slam champion, it's an intriguing matchup. Back when he was really at his very best -- we had different personalities growing up. I sort of chilled out and he kept on going.
It was just always, I thought, a good matchup. So I was actually happy.
I think it was last year at Wimbledon I played him. We had a good match there. Yeah, I expect it to be tougher here on the hard courts, which should suit his game more.
Q. Do you have a preference whether it's a day or night match?
ROGER FEDERER: Not really. You know, I don't think the guys are going to have a problem with the heat. I think he has a great five-set record. He's tough and never has any really physical problems. I have no preferences.
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Post by memtennis on Jan 22, 2009 0:58:40 GMT 3
Yes, the cheering was so cute for Marat. And there was the occasional girl screaming "Marat, we love you"! I wonder how much of that he can actually hear. Also, I really loved how he was trying not to smile too big at the end but you could see his cute dimples! Such an adorable man!!!!
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Post by maryb on Jan 22, 2009 1:14:30 GMT 3
 Jings, sharp intake of breath ... my Big Pixie has my wings!  Not only that, he's stolen my hair! Were we perhaps separated at birth? I need to lie down. I think the lack of sleep has made me start to hallucinate! FG |
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Post by memtennis on Jan 22, 2009 1:21:23 GMT 3
Jenhatter - Is there somewhere we can watch the full ESPN interviews? I looked at their site but only got a small portion. Thanks!
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Post by Dina on Jan 22, 2009 1:23:13 GMT 3
Yes, the cheering was so cute for Marat. And there was the occasional girl screaming "Marat, we love you"! I wonder how much of that he can actually hear. Also, I really loved how he was trying not to smile too big at the end but you could see his cute dimples! Such an adorable man!!!! I thought he was thinking then "That might be ur last victory here...." as he was smiling! while that's what I couldn't help but think and savoure! hopefully it won't be tje last one...it's tough to think it could be....  |
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Post by memtennis on Jan 22, 2009 1:25:09 GMT 3
I know... I am very sad that he is playing Roger tomorrow.. But maybe he will surprised us!! (fingers crossed). He did stay on the court a long time after the match was over signing and all..
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Post by maratsmaiden on Jan 22, 2009 9:53:35 GMT 3
Well, RL Arena will open with a Safin(a), and close with a Safin tomorrow Rod Laver Arena 11:00 Start Women's Singles - 3rd Round Dinara Safina(RUS)[3] vs. Kaia Kanepi(EST)[25] Men's Singles - 3rd Round Amer Delic(USA) vs. Novak Djokovic(SRB)[3] Women's Singles - 3rd Round Jelena Jankovic(SRB)[1] vs. Ai Sugiyama(JPN)[26] Rod Laver Arena 19:30 Start Women's Singles - 3rd Round Caroline Wozniacki(DEN)[11] vs. Jelena Dokic(AUS) Men's Singles - 3rd Round Marat Safin(RUS)[26] vs. Roger Federer(SUI)[2] ;D DAVAI MARAT!!! Thow it all at the Fed... give it everything you've got!! |
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Post by Annie on Jan 22, 2009 10:59:01 GMT 3
Wow I am impressed. For someone who is trying to stay away at the office you make a whole load of sense LOL ;D I am incredibly upset I won't be able to watch tomorrow But I have to be at work real bummer. Will watch a replay in the evening I suppose after I go see myself some Xavier No, not Malisse, Bardem ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by jenhatter06 on Jan 22, 2009 12:18:11 GMT 3
Got a nap in, so I can catch some of the night session (LOL) -- James playing, as well as Ljubicic-Tsonga (Marathon Alert: Tsonga up 2 sets to 1 after 3 TB sets!) and Gulbis-Andreev, with Andy Murray to come Jenhatter - Is there somewhere we can watch the full ESPN interviews? I looked at their site but only got a small portion. Thanks! Unless more of it shows up on ESPN.com or Youtube, I've got no idea -- weird that ESPN just put up a 30-sec clip. *shrug* Maybe it’s just me, but I CAN’T GET USED to Rafa wearing „real“ T-shirts, with sleeves (!!!) and regular shorts. Nope, not just you, it's weird ;D ... It makes him look like a normal 22-year-old guy, not some superhuman tennis machine (until he starts playing ). Same way with Fed's hair cut and Andy R's lost weight, still weird when I see them, but Rafa's outfit beat it all I think. AO time makes my sleeping all out of whack, snoozing sporatically here and there ... not quite sure how I've been making it through the day time ... probably gonna hit a wall soon, just hope it's after tomorrow night/morning ...  And, oh boy, is tomorrow filled with potential - should be some mega fun ;D |
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Not only that, he's stolen my hair! Were we perhaps separated at birth?
