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Post by avalon on Dec 21, 2007 9:54:54 GMT 3
Just thought I would start this to say I AM GOING!!!  Up close and personal again this year with Marat [and the rest  ]. Can't wait  Have AO tickets but not as much fun as Kooyong [as in you don't/can't get so up close and personal like you can at Kooyong]. |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on Jan 5, 2008 17:49:58 GMT 3
I may aswell start this thread as things slowly pick up for the start of the 2008 season for Marat Safin. Marat has arrived in Melbourne and has been practising at Rod Laver Arena.  AAMI Classic - January 9-12 2008 - Kooyong, Melbourne, Australia. Exhibition Tournament Outdoor Hard 8 Players Round Robin in 2 Groups The draw will be announced on Tuesday 8 January 2008 Schedule of Play: Wednesday January 9 - 4 matches from 11am Thursday January 10 - 3 matches from 11am Friday January 11 - 3 matches from 11am Saturday January 12 - 2 matches from 1pm Players this year are: Fedex A-Rod Gonzo Haas Ljubo Nalby Murray & Marat   ;D   ;D |
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Post by maratski on Jan 5, 2008 20:06:49 GMT 3
Good luck Marat next week !!!
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Post by Mrs. Fabregas on Jan 6, 2008 22:45:16 GMT 3
Anyone knows if there's gonna be a livestream (somewhere) ?? Just to get in the mood for the sleepless nights already ;D Thanks in advance |
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Post by Patxy on Jan 7, 2008 9:44:08 GMT 3
Anyone knows if there's gonna be a livestream (somewhere) ?? Just to get in the mood for the sleepless nights already ;D Thanks in advance The exhibition is in the schedule of livevideo.betfair.com/, I didn't have problems watching it last year, I'm not sure if it'll be available for any country this time, hope it will be.. |
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Post by avalon on Jan 7, 2008 15:14:35 GMT 3
Feberer is out of Kooyong!  He has an upset tummy . |
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Post by annie on Jan 7, 2008 17:26:38 GMT 3
Upset tummy? Won't he get better until the 9th? |
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Post by maryb on Jan 8, 2008 0:09:30 GMT 3
Get in there guys if you're going! From the OS homepage.
07 January 2008
As we have reported Marat has been working very hard with his coach to be fit and ready for the new season. 2008 is a new beginning of a new season.
It is therefore very important for Marat to have all the support from his fans at this new start at the Australian Open.
We have organised 10 very large banners with Marat's photo and wording - Marat our champion and we need 10 Marat fans who will be at Marat's 1st round match to contact me urgently.
Please note this is NOT for tickets - we cannot arrange those - you must already have tickets and be going to the Open.
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Post by Mrs. Fabregas on Jan 8, 2008 1:20:42 GMT 3
The exhibition is in the schedule of livevideo.betfair.com/, I didn't have problems watching it last year, I'm not sure if it'll be available for any country this time, hope it will be.. Thanks for the link, Patxy , lets keep the fingers crossed it'll work! |
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Post by Mrs. Fabregas on Jan 8, 2008 1:22:51 GMT 3
Get in there guys if you're going! From the OS homepage. 07 January 2008 As we have reported Marat has been working very hard with his coach to be fit and ready for the new season. 2008 is a new beginning of a new season. It is therefore very important for Marat to have all the support from his fans at this new start at the Australian Open. We have organised 10 very large banners with Marat's photo and wording - Marat our champion and we need 10 Marat fans who will be at Marat's 1st round match to contact me urgently. Please note this is NOT for tickets - we cannot arrange those - you must already have tickets and be going to the Open. Big opportunity for D -> Go for it, girl And thanks for the OS update, Fairy Mary |
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Post by jenhatter06 on Jan 8, 2008 4:24:09 GMT 3
atp report on Fed's illness: Federer Suffers Stomach Virus in Melbourne Roger Federer has picked up a stomach virus upon his arrival in Australia on Saturday. As a result the ATP World No. 1 has decided to withdraw from the Kooyong Classic, a traditional exhibition event, ahead of next week's Australian Open. The two-time defending Australian Open champion issued a statement on Monday, saying: "After arriving in Australia last Friday, I came down with a terrible stomach virus on Saturday and it continued to get worse over the weekend." "After trying to practise on Saturday afternoon, I went to see the doctors and they immediately performed a series of tests. The doctors have advised me that I should take a couple of days off and recuperate so that I am able to be 100 per cent for the start of the Australian Open. I hope to resume practice by the middle of the week." ALSO -- Haas has withdrawn (shoulder issues) www.sportsline.com/tennis/story/10563178Nikolay is named as one of the replacements, with another one to come |
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Post by mackiemad on Jan 8, 2008 5:19:23 GMT 3
Marcos Baghdatis (is that how you spell his last name?) is replacing tommy haas. so not too bad then.
this morning they had a media conference for the classic and as i was walking home from playing tennis and then spending some time in the gym (with lubicic!-so wierd to have a world class athlete using the equipment that you want to use...) an official car almost ran me over as i was walking out of the gates. who should be in it but marat! so there is a claim to fame, i was almost run over by a car with marat in it!!!
thank god the tennis is back in town!
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Post by Patxy on Jan 8, 2008 7:41:07 GMT 3
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Post by realitytvisntreal on Jan 8, 2008 8:49:48 GMT 3
I see Marat, the comedian showed up at the presser. Baggy, at least looks amused.
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Post by avalon on Jan 8, 2008 10:35:11 GMT 3
Draw for tomorrow Schedule of Play: Wednesday January 9 - 4 matches from 11am Davydenko v Baghdatis followed by Roddick v Ljubicic followed by Gonzalez v Nalbandian followed by Murray v Safin Looks like I will be hanging around for the last match! Temp for tomorrow is only 30, on Thursday and Friday they expect 40 & 41 [with a minimum, yes minimum of 27  ] |
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