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Post by lau on Aug 18, 2005 6:17:25 GMT 3
from maratsafin.com :
Next Tournament
Pilot Pen Tennis New Haven
19-28 August 2005
Marat has accepted a Wild Card Entry to this tournament to continue his practice before the US Open.
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Post by lau on Aug 20, 2005 2:40:16 GMT 3
from maratsafin.com :
19.08.05 Unfortunately Marat has had to decline the Wild Card to New Haven. He is feeling very tired and realises that maybe he needs to slow down his return to tennis and not run before he can walk! He is going straight to New York and will work on his knee and getting himself fit for the US Open. Whatever happens he will try to do his best - he is hungry to play tennis and be at his best again.
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Post by lau on Aug 21, 2005 17:16:26 GMT 3
From maratsafin.com :
21.08.05 Marat News
Marat had an MRI on his knee yesterday and all is okay. He has flown to New York and has a physiotherapist recommended by Wesley Moodie, who Marat will be working with in New York. He will start practising in New York this week in preparation for the US Open.
21.08.05 China Open Beijing. There have been lots of conflicting reports in the press. Owing to a misunderstanding during the change of ownership of the tournament, Marat's application was not registered. Negotiations are still in progess to see if an agreement can be reached between the two parties for Marat to be in Beijing to defend his title.
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Post by Annie on Aug 22, 2005 11:42:18 GMT 3
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22.08.05 Marat News
Marat will start practising today in New York. He has a doctor arriving from Russia to be with him as well as he has a fitness trainer and others around him. He is being very sensible about this and will make sure that he does everything correctly with regards to his knee. Marat was pleased that he did managed to complete 3 rounds in Cincinnati considering he had played no tennis since June.As you know Marat loves New York so he feels good about being there.
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Post by Annie on Aug 22, 2005 15:04:50 GMT 3
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Post by Annie on Aug 23, 2005 16:16:18 GMT 3
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Post by Annie on Aug 23, 2005 16:23:26 GMT 3
from maratsafin.com ;D ;D ;D
[glow=green,2,300]23.08.05 Marat News
Marat has been joined in New York by Dr. Feder of LA who treated him in 2003 for his wrist injury. Working together with him and the physio, Marat is starting to feel a lot better. He will practice again today.
From 26 October 2005 Thai Airways will be operating a direct flight from Bangkok to Moscow. Negotiations are well advanced for Marat to be featured in both written and video adverts for Thai Airways which it is hoped will be aired prior to the Thai Open. Something new for all the fans in Thailand.
Schedule change: For those Russian fans who were disappointed that Marat would not be playing in the St. Petersburg Open this year. Agreement has been reached and Marat WILL appear at the StP Open this year.
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Post by Annie on Aug 24, 2005 15:07:18 GMT 3
From the official website
24.08.05 Marat News
The mystery has been solved! Marat has always worn inner soles in his trainers but back before Roland Garros when he was practising in Valencia for the clay season, the inner soles bust and it was two weeks before he got new ones and during this time he played without them. From that moment on he had problems with his knee. So now he has new inner soles which are higher on the heel therefore putting less pressure on the knee. As with basketball players, he is wearing a protective strip under his knee. He now has all the support needed to help during actual work on the tennis court particularly on his serve which is the area he was finding particularly difficult.
Thursday 25.08.05 Marat will do a photoshoot for Adidas in New York.
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Post by Annie on Aug 25, 2005 10:07:01 GMT 3
[glow=red,2,300]25.08.05 Marat News
Marat had a good practice yesterday with a lot less pain so it would seem the new inner soles are solving the problem. Marat has seen the draw but as he has frequently said - he doesn't look ahead - just takes each game as it comes.
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That's the spirit boy!!!!!!!!!! ;D
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Post by Annie on Aug 26, 2005 15:23:33 GMT 3
26.08.05 Marat News
Dr Feder has advised Marat with regards to practice to do one day on and one day off. So Marat did not practice Thursday, will practice Friday, no practice Saturday, practice Sunday and then he will play his first match Monday.He is feeling fine and pleased with the way the knee is responding.
From the official website ;D
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Post by lau on Aug 27, 2005 21:24:03 GMT 3
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Post by lau on Aug 28, 2005 16:42:14 GMT 3
from maratsafin.com
28.08.05 Marat News
Marat is ok. He has suffered some pain but it is not serious. Marat is not practising today Sunday but wll practice Monday. He is continuing physio and gym work and working with the doctor. Marat has requested a Wednesday start and he should hear the answer tonight. Although the schedule is not yet announced for Monday, it would appear from adverts for Agassi playing the 1st night session on Monday that US Open will be starting with the bottom half of the draw. This means that Marat should then play Tuesday at least and may have a chance of getting that Wednesday start. Despite all the speculation, Marat is determined he will play. Do not write him off.
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Post by lau on Aug 29, 2005 1:37:20 GMT 3
from maratsafin.com :
28.08.05
Regrettably we have to announce that Marat is withdrawing from the US Open. Although Marat wanted more than anything to play and has tried whatever he could to be ready, as a professional tennis player he has had to admit that his body is saying it is too soon. So he has made the decision after discussions with all those around him. He is not depressed because he realises this is the right thing to do. He will return to Italy to continue treatment at the Isokinetic and ensure that his knee is fully recovered. His one regret is that he is disappointing his fans who wanted to see him play. It is not known how long he will be out but we will keep you informed. This time he will make sure he does not rush into returning. Marat still wants to play his tennis and he will be back. As his fans he needs your support more than ever.
Peace
For all those who might feel that we were giving the wrong impression, please note this was because Marat himself was saying he was fine. Marat has to make his own decisions and we have to abide by them. As with if anyone is ill, the medical people always tell you "He'll be fine!" We were always hopeful but in the end one's body is the one that makes the final decision.
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Post by lau on Sept 4, 2005 17:08:08 GMT 3
from maratsafin.com : 04.09.05 Marat Update
To quote a certain PC Advert " Change of Plan".
Marat did not go back to Bologna - instead he consulted with Dr. Feder in New York whose opinion he respects and on his recommendation Marat is now in Frankfurt Germany where tomorrow Monday he has an appointment with Dr. Heinz Lohrer at the Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Lohrer has presented papers on Radial Shockwave Therapy for the treatment of "Jumpers Knee" and achilles tendonitis. After his consultation we will know more about what has to be done for Marat's knee but it is anticipated Marat will spend at least 2 weeks in Frankfurt. Marat is determined to do everything possible to get his knee back in good working order.
To read more about Dr Heinz Lohrer and the Institute click here
And for more details on Radial Shockwave Therapy click here from the official forum: RE: Question for Webby
Author: Webmaster (webby)
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04-09-2005 06:00
Sasha
Marat was confirmed for the Japan Open back in June I think it was.
At this stage nothing is confirmed until we see how the knee treatment goes. See the Home page for the news.
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Post by lau on Sept 9, 2005 23:11:12 GMT 3
from maratsafin.com :
09.09.05 Marat Update
Marat had his consultation with Dr Lohrer on Monday in Frankfurt and his first session of treatment. He then went to Moscow to attend the funeral on Wednesday 07/09 of his friend Leonid Nureshenko who died tragically on Saturday in a motorbike accident. Understandably Marat was very upset by the death of his friend and as he has been away from home so much lately, felt he wanted to stay near to family and friends. It has been established that the same treatment is available in Moscow so Marat is happy that he can stay at home and continue his treatment. The course covers 5 hours a day of Physio, shockwave treatment, gym and massage and will last 5 weeks.
Therefore it is anticipated that all being well, Marat will be fit for the Japan Open in Tokyo on 3rd October.
We will keep you informed of developments. This is a very hard time for Marat dealing with the death of a close friend and his injury and knowing he has so many points to defend. So keep him in your thoughts - he needs all the love and support of his fans to help him through this difficult time.
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