Wednesday OP & Scores

COME ON MARAT
0-1*

Awesome return DTL from Kiwi to get the minibreak.

marat 0-2*

Marat Safin v Nicolas Kiefer 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-6 (Tie-Break)
David Sanchez v Frederic Niemeyer 1-6 1-2 (Niemeyer Serving)
Gaston Gaudio v Todd Reid 7-6 (6-2) 7-5 1-0 (Reid Serving)
Gonzalez/Massu BEAT Dancevic/Novak 6-4 6-2
Malisse/Sargsian v Etlis/Rodriguez 4-6 4-2 (Malisse/Sargsian Serving)

Kiwi 3-0. Doesn't look good for Marat :(

Bad Marat!

nice ace

Marat u idiot
1-4
missed another volley :o

wtf was that volley?

Bloody awful shot selection from Marat! 4-1 Kiefer

marat 1-4*

Marat :sad:

He was better without Lundgren :(

Kiwi 5-1
come on Todd :D

It's over for safin.

Marat, just retire
sooner the better

marat *1-6
bye bye marat

Marat :sad: :sad: :sad:

Kiefer beat safin 6-7 6-4 7-6

Congrats nico

Marat is absolutely USELESS

Gaudio has things under control: 2-0 in the third.

Marat :mad: :sad:

:banana: :banana: KIWI OUTGUNSSSS MARAT 6-7(3) 6-4 7-6(2)!!!!!!! :banana: :banana:

:) :D GREAT COMEBACK KIWI!!!!! :D :D :D

sooooooooo proud of you Kiwi :hug: :hug: :inlove:
:yeah:
GREAT MATCH!

:smoke:

not THIS time, Marat, you're coming away with winning a decisive tiebreak :devil: ;) :p


KIWI KIWI :worship: :worship:

MARAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!-----------> :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Gaudio has things under control: 2-0 in the third.

Not anymore he doesn't. 2-1 to Gaudio on serve final set.

Nicolas Kiefer BT Marat Safin 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-2)
David Sanchez v Frederic Niemeyer 1-6 2-4 (Sanchez Serving)
Gaston Gaudio v Todd Reid 7-6 (6-2) 7-5 2-1 (Reid Serving)
Gonzalez/Massu BEAT Dancevic/Novak 6-4 6-2
Malisse/Sargsian v Etlis/Rodriguez 4-6 4-3 (Etlis/Rodriguez Serving)

Go Nic! 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2)

marat :crying2:

no! must see Hewitt and Nadal! damn safin and his 3rd set! :p

Gosh I'm soooo dissapointed in marat :sad:
What a comeback after a month of vacation :rolleyes:

Nicolas Kiefer BT Marat Safin 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-2)
David Sanchez v Frederic Niemeyer 1-6 3-4 (Niemeyer Serving)
Gaston Gaudio v Todd Reid 7-6 (6-2) 7-5 2-2 (Gaudio Serving)
Gonzalez/Massu BEAT Dancevic/Novak 6-4 6-2
Malisse/Sargsian v Etlis/Rodriguez 4-6 4-4 (Malisse/Sargsian Serving)

Came on Reid back back , fight!

Björki :wavey:

Now, let's go Rafael!!!! :)

hmm hewitt or nadal??

Lleyton Hewitt v Rafael Nadal
David Sanchez v Frederic Niemeyer 1-6 3-5 (Sanchez Serving to stay in the Match)
Gaston Gaudio v Todd Reid 7-6 (6-2) 7-5 2-2 (Gaudio Serving)
Gonzalez/Massu BEAT Dancevic/Novak 6-4 6-2
Malisse/Sargsian v Etlis/Rodriguez 4-6 5-4 (Etlis/Rodriguez Serving to stay in the Set)

Hewitt and Nadal are up next, who's gonna win that one? I fancy Hewitt, since he's really determined for this upcoming US hardcourt season.

Lleyton Hewitt v Rafael Nadal
David Sanchez v Frederic Niemeyer 1-6 4-5 (Niemeyer Serving for the Match)
Gaston Gaudio v Todd Reid 7-6 (6-2) 7-5 3-2 (Reid Serving)
Gonzalez/Massu BEAT Dancevic/Novak 6-4 6-2
Malisse/Sargsian v Etlis/Rodriguez 4-6 5-5 (Malisse/Sargsian Serving)

They just stopped the coverage after the Kiefer match ended. This stinks! I was hoping to see if Raf could take out Lleyton and Niemayer is about to upset Sanchez for the only Canadian win here!!!!

i'm gonna cheer for nadal, he needs a win :D goooo Rafael

Lleyton Hewitt v Rafael Nadal
Frederic Niemeyer BEAT David Sanchez 6-1 6-4
Gaston Gaudio v Todd Reid 7-6 (6-2) 7-5 3-4 (Reid Serving)
Gonzalez/Massu BEAT Dancevic/Novak 6-4 6-2
Malisse/Sargsian v Etlis/Rodriguez 4-6 5-6 (Etlis/Rodriguez Serving for the Match)

Reid broke again! :D :)
now hold on!

5-3* Reid :)
one more game, Toddles!

They just stopped the coverage after the Kiefer match ended. This stinks! I was hoping to see if Raf could take out Lleyton and Niemayer is about to upset Sanchez for the only Canadian win here!!!!
really :eek: you'd have thought you would have got loads of coverage being held in canada n all!!!

ooo come on rafael *0-30

2 bps hewwie :(

Came on Nadal, hewitt is a great player but your talent is hight

Reid ended the match right on serve Gaudio, that's how I like it! ;) :)

Reid def. Gaudio 7-6(2) 4-6 6-3 :yeah:

Reid in da house!!! 7-6 5-7 6-3

Crazy Match... now the bps for nadal

cmon rafael break back point

crazy match, is better rest than service?

COME ON DAVID NALBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kiwi :woohoo: (much to the disappointment of ESPN :rolleyes: )

Gaston :eek: :banghead: (OK, so he's probably tired :sad: )

Gonzo/Nico :D

bp rafael!!!!

Nadal 3-1 ! too strong for Hewitt

YES nadal *3-1

I think all the people all seeing the match.. i have not coverage! ;(

and he breaks again :D:D:D

6-1 :O what happend?

and he takes the set 6-1 :woohoo:

Nadal won 6 games in a row!! Go Rafael, win it!

anybody got coverage of the Nadal-Hewitt match? What's happening? Nadal really good or Hewitt really bad (as usual)?

anybody got coverage of the Nadal-Hewitt match? What's happening? Nadal really good or Hewitt really bad (as usual)?

good question, I wanna know that too

Wow, Hewitt is winning some points on his own serve, it's a miracle!

Eye! hewitt can win 16 75 62 without problems.. he has the best head on the tour yet (with roger and nadal)

He's actually won his service game for the first time in the match.

Eye! hewitt can win 16 75 62 without problems.. he has the best head on the tour yet (with roger and nadal)

I know, but it's just fun to see Hewitt struggle, even though it's only on the realtime scoreboard.

Eye! hewitt can win 16 75 62 without problems.. he has the best head on the tour yet (with roger and nadal)

I agree, when playing against Hewitt you cannot say you're the winner until you win the very last point

I know, but it's just fun to see Hewitt struggle, even though it's only on the realtime scoreboard.

Yes, its fun :devil:

COME ON, Lleyton!!!!! :o :clap2:

I agree, when playing against Hewitt you cannot say you're the winner until you win the very last point

Unless you're Roger Federer, then you know before the match you're gonna beat the crap out of him and win at least one set 6-0.

Zabaleta and Henman have just played THE point of the week...

Lleyton has not played for a while, might have some adaptation problems.
GO LLEYTON!!!

Pick it up Hewitt :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :( :(

wtf, start kicking ass

You could also say that Lleyton has had a good preperation for the hardcourt season whereas Nadal just flew in and played alot on clay. I'd say Nadal should have adaption problems not Hewitt.

Zabaleta and Henman have just played THE point of the week...

How was it??

Unless you're Roger Federer, then you know before the match you're gonna beat the crap out of him and win at least one set 6-0.


yep, but that only works for 2004 though

we're still in 2004, so it still works :)

vby the way everyone just to answer how are the players playing... nadals on fire forcing the error from hewitt!! but hewitt is serving a lot of aces

I've seen quite a lot of matches this year in which Hewitt just hangs on because of his serve. Wouldn't have thought that a couple of years ago.

Unless you're Roger Federer, then you know before the match you're gonna beat the crap out of him and win at least one set 6-0.

Davis Cup 2003 Semifinal for example?

Nalbandian finally breaks through the Youzhny serve: *4-2 Nalbandian

I've seen quite a lot of matches this year in which Hewitt just hangs on because of his serve. Wouldn't have thought that a couple of years ago.


right, I think it's the shot he's improves the most

Davis Cup 2003 Semifinal for example?


yes, why not, it's probably the best example ;)

Davis Cup 2003 Semifinal for example?

Ah well, we all make mistakes. At 2-0 in sets Federer probably was feeling sorry for Hewitt in front of his own fans. But he rectified that at the Australian Open this year.

Nadal in little trouble, 0-30

:yeah: Nalby!!!

but it's 40/30 now :)

bp Hewitt - back to deuce :)

Breakpoint for the Aussie

Ah well, we all make mistakes. At 2-0 in sets Federer probably was feeling sorry for Hewitt in front of his own fans. But he rectified that at the Australian Open this year.

Im not fan of Hewitt but i like so much this guy. But now this year Federer is too strong for all, including Hewitt of course but Nadal is not Federer (yet)

2nd bp for Hewitt - save it Nadal!!

phew

saved again, DEUCE

this could be a crucial game in the match, i think it's now 4 or 5 times deuce

BP hewitt again.... came on, Nadal also has a great head to play tennis and managed the bps quite easy

game point Nadal - DEUCE - BP Hewitt again

NOOO

Hewitt breaks, 4*2

too bad

David takes first 6-3

Vamos David! Took thr first set 6-3

4-2 shit!

Cervantes we are the more richiest eh, in vcash :)

0-30 wow, came on

I've seen quite a lot of matches this year in which Hewitt just hangs on because of his serve. Wouldn't have thought that a couple of years ago.
wow, probably we have seen many different matches of Lleyton recently... because I remember enough matches where his serve totally let him down, and was serving around or even under 40% 1st serves

and let's be honest, Lleyton's serve isn't that great so far in this match either :rolleyes:
the number of aces is okay though

0-30 Rafael, break back!!

Can anyone see that match?

lol, hewitt is already 0-30 in his next service game

3 BP NADAL!!!

0-40 :O

Can anyone see that match?

unfortunately I cannot

And he breaks back!!! 4-3 now

Why this fuck java scoreboard not include the number of winners ?

I'm gonna bet for whoever wins this match certain amount of money in their next match versus Novak. I'm sure either Rafa (hopefully) or Lleyton will reach at least 3rd Round

Why this fuck java scoreboard not include the number of winners ?

yeah, and I have the feeling Nadal has hit A LOT of them...

This TMS type of scoreboards are the worst of all: if you go to stats, there is no refresh, also no winners, it's really poor...

and it's 4-4!!! come on Rafael, break again and finish it 6-1, 6-4 in straight sets!

and it's 4-4!!! come on Rafael, break again and finish it 6-1, 6-4 in straight sets!


actually, I don't care about the score as long as Rafael wins...

Rafa! That will be embarrassing for Hewitt to go out 1st round in straights to an 18 yo.

I've never seen Rafa play, although I did see him at the Moya match last year, USO.

wow, probably we have seen many different matches of Lleyton recently... because I remember enough matches where his serve totally let him down, and was serving around or even under 40% 1st serves

and let's be honest, Lleyton's serve isn't that great so far in this match either :rolleyes:
the number of aces is okay though

You are right, a lot of times his service percentage is under 50%. I'm just saying I've seen quite a few matches in which he's not as good from the baseline as his opponent, but then surprisingly his serve can give him some free points to hang on. In the long run his service breaks down, the percentage drops and he still loses, cause he's not good enough at the moment to compete with the best in the business.

I'm gonna bet for whoever wins this match certain amount of money in their next match versus Novak. I'm sure either Rafa (hopefully) or Lleyton will reach at least 3rd Round

I always put money on Nadal...

5-4*, now HOLD!

You just know Hewitt is gonna bring this one to a third set...

I'd just hate if Hewitt take this to the tie-breaker, wins it again (as in the AO) and then wins the whole match. I hope this does not happen...

You just know Hewitt is gonna bring this one to a third set...


I think that's what will happen, but that does not mean Nadal cannot finish it in straight sets... don't underestimate him

I wasn't talking about a tie-breaker, I've got a feeling he might break, this game.

hewitt two points away from taking the set...

SET POINT HEWITT

AAARRGGHH!!

phew

DEUCE

Set point saved for nadal puff, hold men

I wasn't talking about a tie-breaker, I've got a feeling he might break, this game.


I know, what I understood from your post was that, no matter which way, Hewitt is gonna win the 2nd set

I don't underestimate Nadal, it's just I've seen Hewitt do it time and time again.

another

2nd SET POINT HEWITT... SAVED AGAIN!

I don't underestimate Nadal, it's just I've seen Hewitt do it time and time again.

me too, I've seen him do this many times, but, of course, not always...

What a bull, saved again.

3RD SET POINT LLEYTON --> SAVED!!

3 set points saved. Moya or Ferrero never make this jeje

4th SP Hewitt

Anyone else having problems with the SB? I've restarted my comp 3 times and cleared out my cache and the damn thing still won't load :fiery:

This is real shitty timing :banghead:

Damn it, saved again. GO LLEYTON!

jeje if nadal win this game, maybe he will win 7-5 the second set. im sure

ADVANTAGE NADAL, COME ON WIN THIS GAME

COME ON RAFAEL get this game!!

deuce

DEUCE again.... aargh

jeje if nadal win this game, maybe he will win 7-5 the second set. im sure

That is what would happen with 90% of players many times, but Hewitt's head always works propperly

5th SET POINT LLEYTON - HE BREAKS

6/1, 4/6

Too bad...

anothet SP for hewitt

hewwie finally took the 2nd set

YES, second set for Lleyton.

this third set better go fast :fiery:

Well done Lleyton :bounce:

Come on David :)

OK Rafa, now just focus and forget that 2nd set. You can win the match, of course you can!

6-4 for Hewitt, no problem this is not moya or ferrero, he can take the third easy

This TMS type of scoreboards are the worst of all: if you go to stats, there is no refresh, also no winners, it's really poor...
OMG, please relax... this TMS scoreboards are pretty much the best because they update quickly :rolleyes: ... and at least they show point by points updates unlike at many other tournaments where the livescore is crap :tape:

sure, they could also include the number of winners or unforced errors, but most scoreboard don't do that either, so I don't understand why they are "the worst" :o

You just know Hewitt is gonna bring this one to a third set...

I told you so. It's like regular clockwork, the other guy plays the better tennis and still Hewitt is in the match. You just have to overpower him like Roddick or Federer can do, otherwise he'll keep coming back at you.

OMG, please relax... this TMS scoreboards are pretty much the best because they update quickly :rolleyes: ... and at least they show point by points updates unlike at many other tournaments where the livescore is crap :tape:

sure, they could also include the number of winners or unforced errors, but most scoreboard don't do that either, so I don't understand why they are "the worst" :o


Usually, the better the tournament is, the better the scoreboard is. So the Grand Slams' are the best, then the TMS (most of them) and some other tournaments...

I told you so. It's like regular clockwork, the other guy plays the better tennis and still Hewitt is in the match. You just have to overpower him like Roddick or Federer can do, otherwise he'll keep coming back at you.


You're quite right. But why can't players who win the 1st set win also the secons det (which is what happens very rearely)?? They just can't keep at that level or what?

Nalbandian down a break in the second, Henman serving for the match at 5-1.

NOOOO NALBY whatya playing at!!

6-4 for Hewitt, no problem this is not moya or ferrero, he can take the third easy


what do you mean this is not moya or ferrero?

3 bps LLEYTON\

shit

0-40.. buff problems. typical hewitt win? i hope no

Lleyton 2-0 :)

hewitt breaks at love, 2-0

Rafael, what DA hell are you doing??

break Hewitt!
*2-0

although I like Rafa, I like Lleyton more and he is just unbelievable when he is fighting and I like his tempter and emotions very much
too bad I can't watch this match now :sad:

but I hope Lleyton wins this match now, don't lose serve again! :rolleyes:

Look at that:

HEWITT HAS WON THE LAST 12 POINTS

Against Hewitt, you have to continually put the balls away, make the winners. He won't make the errors, especially when it really matters. That's the problem for Nadal, to keep up a really high standard for two sets.

Nadal is still to win a point in this set

break Hewitt!
*2-0

although I like Rafa, I like Lleyton more and he is just unbelievable when he is fighting and I like his tempter and emotions very much
too bad I can't watch this match now :sad:

but I hope Lleyton wins this match now, don't lose serve again! :rolleyes:

Actually Neely he is really quiet today, but playing well now.

I am so glad Nicolas won for you Neely! You must have enjoyed that one :)

What's going on with Nalbandian, anyone got coverage of his match?

OK, Nadal won a point, so Hewitt won 14 points in a row.

That's not normal against a guy like Nadal... it remembers me what happened in lleyton - JCF match in Davis Cup at the end of the 4th set and beggining of the 5th

3-0 Lleyton... bye Nadal

RAFAEL :fiery:

GO NADAL!!!!!!!!!1

And Nalbandian just lost the second set to Youzhny 6-3

Its only a break, nadal was 2 break down with ferrer en stutgart and finally take the set.. came on , you can

3-0 Lleyton... bye Nadal

Not yet i think

David :sad:

Come on David, fight! :bounce:

come on nalby!!!!!

VAMOS RAFEL!

is the websites live scores for you down as well?

phew david just saved bp!

Actually Neely he is really quiet today, but playing well now.
wow, thanks for the info, I can't watch this match anymore, just following it on the scoreboard!

I am so glad Nicolas won for you Neely! You must have enjoyed that one :)
yeah, that was really a big win for me :D
it's not that I dislike Marat, he's IMO a good guy also and can play awesome tennis, but Nicolas is my #1 favorite over every player and I'm so glad that he could win this! :clap2: :D
I had to wait so long until he plays so great

OMG, please relax... this TMS scoreboards are pretty much the best because they update quickly :rolleyes: ... and at least they show point by points updates unlike at many other tournaments where the livescore is crap :tape:

sure, they could also include the number of winners or unforced errors, but most scoreboard don't do that either, so I don't understand why they are "the worst" :o

You can't compare them to some little tourneys boards, we are talking about TMS Series, very rich tourneys and besides they can split the cost between nine, so I think there is a deficit there ... too much of a gap between let's say Wimby and them...

is the websites live scores for you down as well?

no!

david holds, come on break him!!!

vamoooooooooooos rafel!

Nalbandian holds serve and leads 1-0 in the third. Still, why is he having this much trouble with Youzhny? I mean Nalbandian was almost unbeatable last year on hardcourt, especially at the US Open.

3 bps NALBY!!!!

David breaks
*2-0 Nalbandian

Nalbandian holds serve and leads 1-0 in the third. Still, why is he having this much trouble with Youzhny? I mean Nalbandian was almost unbeatable last year on hardcourt, especially at the US Open.

It's David's first event back since Roland Garros after injury. Obviously he will not be quite at his best here today. I just hope he wins this. Vamos David!

Lleyton :)

:yeah: *2-0

Yes, he's listening to me and he has started to put the pressure on Youzhny. 2-0 for Nalbandian.

:yeah: 3-0*

ah dear 2mps hewwie

It's David's first event back since Roland Garros after injury. Obviously he will not be quite at his best here today. I just hope he wins this. Vamos David!

That's true, but in my opinion David is one of the top hardcourt players at the moment, only just behind the likes of Roddick and Federer (and he's capable of beating both)

come on rafael!!!!!

aaw hewitt won 1-6 6-4 6-2 :crying2: rafael

Damn Hewitt beat Nadal. I knew it was too good to be true when I saw the score of first set. Ah well, guess we'll get another Federer-Hewitt line-up in the quarters.

Nice fightback, Lleyton! Good luck in the next round.

come on nalby *3-1 :D

:yeah: 4-1*

Lleyton :)

David!! :banana: :banana:

*4-2 :D

hold serve, Nalbandian!

david :crying2: come on!!!

ohoh, David in trouble now :(
Youzhny broke back and levelled at 4-4

Dale David!!!!

oh nooooo, David :sad:

come on, fight for you last chance to break back now!

dude that whole quarter of the draw is sooooooooooo open... for coria

okay, Youzhny closed it out and Nalbandian lost 3-6 6-3 6-4

always the same shit with Youzhny, he plays the best when I want him to lose and he retires or puts on a PATHETIC PERFORMANCE if I want him to win :rolleyes: :fiery:

**** **** **** :fiery: :banghead:

For some reason, my SB decided to quit loading after Kiwi's match (not sure if it's a javascript problem or what :mad: :fiery: ) and now I find out that both Rafi ( :mad: ) & David ( :mad: :sad: :mad: :sad: ) lost in 3 sets!!

Anyone know when Roddick starts?

:sad: :sad: David

coria playing like crap
down 0-2 to friggin horna
wake up coria

Vamos Guille!!!

coria playing like crap
down 0-2 to friggin horna
wake up coria
both favorites have heavy troubles right now
Benneteau also looks sharp early

remember when Benneteau had Coria at the brink of defeat in IW or Miami? he could do the same to Roddick today? :shrug:

fucking coria down 0-3
what is he doing
anyone watching the match on tv?

:sad:

David :crying2:

anyone know if coria is hurt?
must be otherwise how can be losing so badly
now 1-4 to horna who sucks

Roddick score?

4-3 roddick

Thanks Dylan

coria match score frozen at 1-4 15/15.
wonder if someone is hurt
if coria is hurt, retire so my bet is voided

coria retired
god, he is so weak
always getting hurt

Guille had a shoulder injury before, it caused him not to serve well, but then he said he doesn't feel the pain anymore...
don't be hurt!! please!!

OMG.... can't believe this...

ooo coria... didn't see that coming

at the french, he gets injured
the guy is too injury prone.
wonder if he will ever win the french open.
he breaks down too easily

well thank you coria for quiting before the end of the first set as my bet on coria
is now voided

6-4 to roddick

his right shoulder is hurting... i can't believe it's still hurting after a month off...
what happend to the argentines... how come they all lost

well done Lucho Horna :bounce: :banana:

break Benneteau
*2-1 Benneteau

i hear that andys playing like poo :rolleyes: pick it up andy

Roddick worked for the rebreak and gets what he want

2-2

This tournament has already gone down in flames. Marat, Nadal, Coria, Ferrero :(

Let's just ff to the finals, Roddick v Fed, and Fed wins in straights.

things went quickly for Roddick now
I didn't see this match so I can't say what happened


Roddick def. Benneteau 6-4 6-2

that was boring.

Atleast roddick moves on.

things went quickly for Roddick now
I didn't see this match so I can't say what happened


Roddick def. Benneteau 6-4 6-2
At 2-2 2nd set, Benneteau got injured (neck). He felt trying to avoid a shot from Andy... He called for the trainer but for the rest of the set he wasn't the same player and wasn't able to hit the ball and keep it inside the court...

At 2-2 2nd set, Benneteau got injured (neck). He felt trying to avoid a shot from Andy... He called for the trainer but for the rest of the set he wasn't the same player and wasn't able to hit the ball and keep it inside the court...
thanks for the info, Ginger! :)

Rafael :sad:

Lleyton :)

Wow, that matched sucked. Benneteau was playing great until he strained his neck dodging Andy's forehand winner and fell backwards. After that, he couldn't move his neck and couldn't play anything. I don't know why he didn't just retire after that; he just went through the motions. Hope he gets better soon.
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It was a very tight and nice match until that shot.:mad:

This tournament has already gone down in flames. Marat, Nadal, Coria, Ferrero :(


Nalbandian, Bjorkman, Grosjean, Schuttler as well :(

Coria and all those injuries- he's got to get himself more buffed up, otherwise it seems that a stiff wind is all it takes to knock him down.