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Post by Patxy on Jan 13, 2007 1:58:57 GMT 3
Thank you so much, Bia  |
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Post by Annie on Jan 13, 2007 2:17:20 GMT 3
OK, First of all thank you all very much for the hard work. Bia for your translation and others for finding and posting wonderful Marat articles.
However there is one thing that I would like to draw your kind attention to. TGFR is an English language forum and posts in other languages should not be here. This is not only a TGFR rule, it is also our hosts - proboards - rule, so please please please do not post articles or posts in other languages.
If you found an article in a foreign language, please address admins or webmonkeys for their help in translation. We also have volunteer members who are willing to do translations.
Thank you all for your understanding ;D
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Post by sonya on Jan 13, 2007 14:09:41 GMT 3
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Post by lau on Jan 13, 2007 18:30:13 GMT 3
If you found an article in a foreign language, please address admins or webmonkeys for their help in translation. We also have volunteer members who are willing to do translations. Or post the link to the article ONLY. Someone will translate it as fast as possible..., if it worth it.  |
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Post by cathy3 on Jan 15, 2007 0:48:10 GMT 3
  Thank you for the interview!  Maybe its a stupid question, but on what did he spend all his money?  |
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Post by sonya on Jan 15, 2007 0:53:04 GMT 3
Maybe its a stupid question, but on what did he spend all his money? On the joys of life he had discovered  |
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Post by Patxy on Jan 17, 2007 2:44:31 GMT 3
Marca (Spanish sports newspaper) 16jan07 THE RUSSIAN IS CONFIDENT IN COMING BACK TO THE 'TOP TEN' Marat Safin: "Federer has more talent than Nadal" Joan Solsona. Melbourne (Australia)How do you feel after the off-season time you spent in Valencia?I have been working well with my physical trainer, Miguel Maeso. I had a week off after Davis Cup and went quickly to Valencia to spend the rest two weeks in December. I suppose you feel optimistic about your future, if we consider that a year ago you weren't able to defend the title in Australia?The 2006 season was hard because I started it late and in a bad way. But I finished it well and that gave me more confidence. In the last five years, has it crossed through your mind to retire of tennis, after all these injuries and physical problems?Yes, it has. After what happened to my wrist and knee. I simply wasn't sure if I would be the same again and to keep playing injured, was nonsense. What are the differences between the 20 years old Russian who won the US Open 2000 with the noawadays' Marat Safin?In that time I was only an up-and-coming talent, even though that final changed my life. Now I'm in the middle of my career and I see everything in another way. There are other things that motivates me, apart from tennis. You were one of the few players that have beat the best Federer. You made it in the AO 05 Semifinals. Is the Swiss the best of the history?I would say yes because he is in another level. To be honest, I don't know if I will ever defeat him in the future. But don't you have the feeling that most of the players, except Rafa Nadal, step onto the court with a defeated mind?It's true that they have much respect for him, because he is the number one. They step onto the court already thinking that there is none chance to win. Has Nadal weakened Federer's confidence?Roger has problems with Spaniard's game style. However, with all my respect to Rafa, Federer is more talented. Is the Swiss ever going to defeat Nadal in Roland Garros?The most important thing is to count with the basis and he counts with it for sure. 'Romantic' fans remember the McEnroe's, Lendl's or Becker's game style. Is physical strength imposing over talent in current tennis?Right now there is a good combination of both, what is happening is that everybody's playing faster than in the past. Do you agree with prizes amounts being equal either for men and women?I am not a male chavinist. The decisions are made from above (Tournament's staff). The girls doesn't bother me. As long as I receive my payment, everything is fine. Have you managed to have a better control on your reactions?I am more calmed, but I can blow up at anytime and smash rackets again. www.marca.com/edicion/marca/tenis/es/desarrollo/728571.html |
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Post by Annie on Jan 17, 2007 14:37:28 GMT 3
Thanks Pat and ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last answer... NO S**T MAN!!!!!!!!!! LMAO ;D
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MaratRocks
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Yesssss !! 2007 will be just as good.. Yipeeee
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Post by MaratRocks on Jan 17, 2007 17:26:03 GMT 3
 Marat: As long as I receive my payment, everything is fine. Hehehehehe ;D
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Post by kuniochi on Jan 21, 2007 19:37:30 GMT 3
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Post by emma on Jan 21, 2007 19:49:21 GMT 3
From his official site ;D
We had an interview with Marat before he left Melbourne
Q. Hi how do u feel today after your match yesterday?
M. I am still tired I didnt get much sleep because I was thinking about the match and about the fact that I could have done more to win it.
Q. How will u summarize this tournament? Are u disappointed?
M. Not really, u all know that I hate losing, but I have a goal to get back in the top ten this year, and first of all to be healthy the whole year. This was the first step in this direction. But I still think I could have played better and maybe get in less trouble in the first two rounds.
Q. U are traveling home today its a long flight how do u spend your time in these long flights?
M. It is a very very long flight, I am flying from here to Singapore, staying on the plane for two hours on the ground then flying to Vienna arriving tomorrow morning and after 4 hours I will continue to Moscow and I will arrive in the afternoon so its about thirty hours which is a lot. I am so tired that I will sleep a lot. And try to finish the book I am reading.
Q. may we ask which book it is?
M. Its a Russian history book which is my favorite subject as u may well know.
Q. When are u flying to Chile for Davis cup?
M. I am leaving on Saturday.
Q. On your birthday?
M. yes I will celebrate on the plane with my coach and doctor with a glass of wine, as long as I play I have to do what is right for my career I do not have too many years and I will have enough time for celebrations when I am done.
Q. U only won Davis cup one and a half months ago and all ready a difficult challenge to defend the title.
M. I know Its crazy they dont let u enjoy the victory too long. Its a very hard match against a strong team and we are playing away from home which makes it even harder.
Massu and Gonzales are very strong players and I hope that all our players will play in the tie and that we will have a strong team as well.
Q. It will be a long trip for u.
M. True after Chile I travel to the US, I will play San Jose, Las Vegas, a week off for practice in Los Angeles, Indian Wells, and Miami. So I will be away from home again for more then 2 month, well this is my life I cant complain, its my work, I love this game, it gave me so much and also the life of other players are not easy so we have to do what we have to do to be competitive in this sport.
J. we wish u a great trip home and to Chile, and your fans are looking forward to greeting u for your birthday.
M. I want to thank all my fans for all the support, I love u all and I hope to give u many moments of joy this year. Take care.
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Post by hipponette on Jan 21, 2007 20:29:53 GMT 3
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Post by Natasha on Feb 2, 2007 23:11:48 GMT 3
Can someone translate it, please? Looks like a tabloid website/newspaper. anyone know russian? |
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marti
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Post by marti on Feb 3, 2007 12:01:41 GMT 3
This is not a tabloid. Just an article about Marat's match in the sport newspaper.
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Post by Annie on Feb 5, 2007 17:20:04 GMT 3
Yes, it's a Safin-Roddick AO 06 match overview from Sovetskiy Sport newspaper. Nothing new really so won't translate |
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Marat: As long as I receive my payment, everything is fine. 
