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Post by Natasha on Sept 13, 2008 2:15:04 GMT 3
sorry to hear that marie  |
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Post by lau on Sept 13, 2008 2:55:11 GMT 3
I somehow saw this coming. This kind of things always happen before a Davis Cup tie against Russia. They like to play with the rivals´ mind!! Hahahahha  I suspect he´ll bring his (cute) ass to Argentina any of the next years for the Buenos Aires open.  |
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Post by mar!e on Sept 13, 2008 5:04:34 GMT 3
i saw this coming too but i was thinking positive and i was wrong  everytime a read your fan reports and you say how nice he is with fans, and you take pictures of him i feel a bit envy because you can see him play and that is the thing i want most!! when he came in 2003 i saw him sitting on the bench and i thougth this was my chance so i´m a little upset but don´t worry guys i´ll be on friday taking lots of pictures for you ;D marie |
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Post by justsafin on Sept 13, 2008 8:24:25 GMT 3
i saw this coming too but i was thinking positive and i was wrong everytime a read your fan reports and you say how nice he is with fans, and you take pictures of him i feel a bit envy because you can see him play and that is the thing i want most!! when he came in 2003 i saw him sitting on the bench and i thougth this was my chance so i´m a little upset but don´t worry guys i´ll be on friday taking lots of pictures for you ;D marie I feel so sorry for you marie! Hope you will still have a good time in DC! It's really a long flight and I think you understand why Marat is unable to commit himself to DC. kisses |
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Post by Dina on Oct 2, 2008 14:20:56 GMT 3
Federer plots Australian Open warm-up at Kooyong event
MELBOURNE, Oct 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Roger Federer will again warm up for the Australian Open at the invitational Kooyong Classic, organisers said on Thursday.
Federer missed the tournament earlier this year with a virus and appeared lethargic at the Australian Open before losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the semi-finals.
“The (20)09 field is shaping up well, headed by an in-form Roger Federer,” tournament director Colin Stubs said.
Federer won his fifth U.S. Open crown by beating Briton Andy Murray last month.
Federer’s Swiss compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka, who combined with the former world number one to win the men’s doubles gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in August, has also been confirmed for the Jan. 14-17 tournament.
Former world number one Marat Safin will also compete, along with 2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus and James Blake of the U.S., who is playing at the courts in suburban Melbourne for the first time.
Chile’s Fernando Gonzalez, who won the silver in the men’s singles at Beijing, is also returning, while Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis will make his debut at the event.
“The inclusion of Ernests Gulbis enables us to continue our philosophy of showcasing one of the ATP tour’s ‘rising stars’,” Stubs added.
The eighth and final spot for the tournament, which guarantees players three matches on the same surface as that used at Melbourne Park, has still to be decided. (Reporting by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by John O’Brien)
PS: it's to be held btw the 14-17 January while the Hopman Cup is to be held from 3-9 January!!!!!
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Post by Natasha on Oct 2, 2008 15:38:55 GMT 3
more marat for us
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Post by justsafin on Oct 28, 2008 11:59:11 GMT 3
Big Guns Set for Hopman Cup
The United States and Russia are set for a heavyweight showdown in January's Hopman Cup tennis tournament in Perth with former world No. 1 Serena Williams and crowd favourite James Blake confirming their participation.
The US, a five times winner of the Hopman Cup, have been handed the top seeding but will have their work cut out to knock off second-seeded Russia, who will be represented by sibling act Marat Safin and Dinara Safina.
The two countries will meet in the final should they top their respective groups.
But Safin's participation is far from guaranteed after the two-time Grand Slam winner indicated he may take a break from the game following his 6-0, 7-6 (7-4) loss to Juan Monaco in the first round of the Paris Masters on Monday.
Hopman Cup tournament director Paul McNamee said Safin's manager told him the star Russian would announce his intentions in the first week of November.
World No. 20 Igor Andreev is on standby if Safin, whose ranking has slipped to 31, pulls out.
"Of course any tournament would miss Marat if he can't make it," McNamee said.
"But I think having a top 20 player come in like Andreev -- I wouldn't say there's any downside to the Russian team but there's only one Marat Safin, so I hope he doesn't retire because he's such a great character of the game."
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Post by annie on Oct 28, 2008 13:51:42 GMT 3
-- I wouldn't say there's any downside to the Russian team but there's only one Marat Safin, so I hope he doesn't retire because he's such a great character of the game." Ditto! |
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Post by Barbarella on Oct 29, 2008 1:26:44 GMT 3
-- I wouldn't say there's any downside to the Russian team but there's only one Marat Safin, so I hope he doesn't retire because he's such a great character of the game." Ditto! and again. is he really gonna keep us waiting 2 months to know for sure? massive decision for him and a torturous wait for the rest of us...  |
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Post by Anne on Oct 30, 2008 0:31:06 GMT 3
29th October 2008 THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE After losing in the 1st round in the last tournament of the year, Marat mentioned that he was thinking about what was in his future regarding tennis and this was picked up by the media and has spread a lot of speculation around the world. In order to try and get a better idea of what Marat is thinking, we spoke to him before he left for his vacation. Q: How do you feel right now? A: I'm very tired. I guess after so many years on the tour, when you finish the season, you feel very tired and can't wait to get away and also I need it in order to take the right decision. Q: Where do you plan to go? A: I'm going this week to Miami and in a couple of weeks when I am back in Moscow, I will be wiser and more concrete about my plans. Q: Can you please clear a little bit the confusion that is around about what you were talking about in the press conference after losing your 1st round match? A: I actually said nothing in particular, I was just talking generally and I don't really know where all these rumours came from. All I said was that I am tired and I need some time off in order to make some good decisions. Q: You can understand how your many fans are feeling these days. Can you clarify more about the various options and your wishes? A: I have been playing professional tennis for over a decade. Its hard for me to find new goals for my career however the love for the game and the passion inside me are still very strong and that is why it makes it more difficult. There are still places where I would like to play, to be able to meet my fans and say goodbye properly to the many people who have followed me through out these last years. I'm considering to play for one more year. I am also considering maybe to stop completely and then another option is to particularly play mostly in the places and tournaments which I really like and that had a tremendous impact on my career. That's why I need some time off to think it through properly, to talk to my my long time partners and sponsors and then I'll be able to hopefully make a better decision. Q: We wish you a great vacation and there is no need to mention how much all of us would like to see you on the court playing your great tennis. A: Thank you so much. This is all part of my consideration. I ask you all not to listen to the rumours flying around and I promise to all my fans that they will hear from me directly once I make up my mind. I wish you all happy vacations. Marat. FROM www.maratsafin.com I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope he doesn't retire.. but I guess I'm not the only one who thinks that.. |
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Post by Natasha on Oct 30, 2008 1:30:48 GMT 3
hope miami does the trick
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Post by Barbarella on Oct 30, 2008 2:07:14 GMT 3
When he talks about his love for the game and still having that passion inside of him.... it makes me hopeful about his forthcoming decision... or is this just wishful thinking? I really hope his camp look at these forums and the overwhelming support and positivity that are contained in these places are communicated to him. I hope so... Also, he's spot on when he says please ignore all the rumours that are circulating. In the absence of fact, the media will always speculate... and that is almost always a destructive thing. It will be hard to ignore the rumours that are circulating as we all want to grab as much information as we can... but most of it is going to be specious nonsence and will likely make our wait for his decision even more painstaking... So Marat /Marat's friends - if you are reading this - consider our opinions as representing only the tip of the iceberg in terms of how strongly the world wants you to continue in tennis... Go on lad, give us another season! |
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Post by wendy on Oct 30, 2008 3:34:14 GMT 3
very well put barbarella , it is clearer today that marat hasn't made up his mind one way or the other and the longer he has to think about it he will recall all the great times he has had ,the places he has been to and all the wonderful fans he has brought together.tennis will be the loser if marat left the game.
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Post by justsafin on Nov 4, 2008 23:49:12 GMT 3
from OS 04 November 2008 Marat News - Marat went to Moscow for two days after leaving Paris and then flew to Miami. He is enjoying himself in Miami and relaxing. Marat was pleased to see that he ended the year with an ATP ranking of 29 which was his goal to break into the Top 30. ;D   |
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Post by maratsmaiden on Nov 5, 2008 1:02:35 GMT 3
from OS 04 November 2008 Marat News - Marat went to Moscow for two days after leaving Paris and then flew to Miami. He is enjoying himself in Miami and relaxing. Marat was pleased to see that he ended the year with an ATP ranking of 29 which was his goal to break into the Top 30. ;D That sounds very positive!! ;D Thanks for the update justsafin |
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