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The Filippo Volandri cheering thread

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#1 ·
I think Filippo deserves a cheering thread. He was amazing in Umag, where he reached his first ATP final and gave Moya a run for his money. He created quite a stir in Umag, and I hope he returns next year. :)

He is described as a serious, modest and sincere player, who is a gentleman both on and off the court, and I have to concur with that from what I've seen. He often applauds his oppenent's great shots. :) I find that admirable. I want all my faves to believe in sportsmanship.

I find his groundstrokes incredibly beautiful and elegant, especially his backhand. He's also amazingly fast and will return just about anything back into court. He says of himself that he is an aggressive player who likes to hit winners from the baseline, only he prefers his forehand. ;)

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#205 ·
Today he plays Nalbandian too, another lost on the way I predict. I dont even care for the win, just keep it tight, but I wouldnt blame him today, he wouldnt want to risk too much energy before the French in a meaningless match.
 
#206 ·
Great news.... great win for Filo 64 75 over Nalbandian. I am surprised really, I saw about 5 games from the match and Filo was looking good. I think this win can give him some confidence again for RG. Nalbandian didnt look so bothered though and I wont go OTT about this win, but I am still pleased and now hope for a pleasant draw in RG.
 
#207 ·
A win is a win even if David didn't seem into it. Filo def needs anything he can get right now.
 
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#208 ·
Agreed the win is so important. I hope it gives him confidence. I will say one fault, Filo his hitting the ball a bit further back in the court at times and maybe can step up a little like he used to, but some of that was due to Nalbandian's power, Filo held up well though deep in court and powered back.

Next is the draw tomorrow, I will update you guys, we wish for the best draw possible :)
 
#212 ·
Difficult draw. Qualie in the forst round which is the only good news. I hope he doesnt get one of the tougher qualies either. After that its Berdych or Lopez in the 2nd round. Berdych really knows how to play FIlo so this is not good then shoul Filo get through its likely to be Kiefer... so that sucks big time :( If he managed to get through all of that its only Federer in the 4th round
 
#216 ·
I don't like his draw at all! After the 1st rnd things are going to be sooooo tough. :sad:
 
#218 ·
Volandri's oppoent is Kristian Pless. number 143 in the world, not a bad player and in the juniors was one of the best back in the day. He got to top 100 but never really improved his level. in 2000 when both guys were 18/19 Pless beat Volandri 60 61, but now 6 years on its a diff. story. That time is the only meeting between the 2, so I hope Filo doesnt have memories of it. Filo should win comfortably in the end with a good match.
 
#220 ·
Yea Filo won in 3 tough sets!!! I think it was good to have a tough 3 setter. Might give in some confidence in the 2nd rnd. :)
 
#221 ·
I am impressed that Pless's ranking is still so high. In fact, "gobsmacked" might be a more appropriate word for it. It would have been a painful loss for Filippo to lose to Kristian, though I am a Pless fan, and wish he would get some form again. Keep up the good work Filippo!
 
#222 ·
I think the tough 3 sstter is not good. he should really bet Pless with more ease, but a win is a win. So now thats 2 in a row. He has Berdych now though and I have no faith at all in the win.
 
#223 ·
Filo went down hard in str8 sets. :sad: He's had such a poor clay court season I can't imagen what the rest of the year is going to be like.
 
#225 ·
He lost badly aswell. Back to challengers Filo... then maybe you can gain some form back, but most of all its grass now or Wimbledon anyway and you can just be laid back for a few weeks without pressure.
 
#226 ·
Challengers might be a good idea cause he's having a rough time on the main tour as of late.
 
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