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the "please don't get drawn against fed or andy" indian wells thread

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#1 ·
so how do we think the fishy is going to do??? i wanna see him get somewhere half decent in this one.
but no more draws like the last 2 can't take another tournament of all my boys squished in the same section.
 
#30 ·
Mardy wins 6-2 6-2 in just over an hour! Sounds like JanMike played AWFUL, though, and Mardy just did what he had to. Obviously tomorrow will be a very very very different story.

Have fun :lol:
 
#33 ·
We'll see this scoreline against Federer too, right Mardy? ;) Oh well, he still saved 3 breakpoints on the last game... that's kind of un-Mardy like. Maybe he'll pull off something like that against Federer, huh? :)
 
#35 ·
Mardy :unsure: this is NOT a cute look. NOT AT ALL.
 

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#41 ·
aceit said:
Don't you know? He's dressed that way because he's playing some street ball directly after with his hommies.
Must be meeting with cousin vinny later :rolleyes:


Yea Tangy I wish he would get past a 2nd round but not so sure he can do it this time against Roger but I will still continue to dream!
 
#42 ·
He's playing Roger? Forget it then. Another second round crash out, coming right up. :eek:

Ugh. All right, I'll try not to get too negative over this. Maybe with Roger's confidence being a bit shaky Mardy will win some games and not get bageled. Hell, he may even take a set. Good luck, Mardy :bounce:
 
#43 ·
I really don't see how Mardy can take Roger out tomorrow, but lets hope that the can challenge him. If only he had played someone else in the second round rather than Roger out of all people. I think that playing Andy would have been better for him.
 
#44 ·
omfg mardy!! what a way to kick ass!!
 
#45 ·
Well, the match will be on ESPN live in the US Tomorrow afternoon. Just try your hardest and don't embarrass yourself Mardy!
 
#47 ·
:sad:why does mardy always get a tough draw? ahhhh, well i hope he can keep his head held high, and play like a star :)
 
#50 ·
Yea, go flake!!!!!

Here's an article from the local paper in IW
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Fish to face Federer after quick victory

Thomas St. Myer
The Desert Sun
March 13, 2005

INDIAN WELLS - Mardy Fish disposed of fellow American Jan-Michael Gambill before the crowd settled into their seats Saturday morning at Stadium Court at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

In about an hour, Fish knocked off Gambill 6-2, 6-2 in the opening match to advance to the second round of the Pacific Life Open.

Fish won 85 percent of his first serves, 76 percent of his total serves and saved all three of his break points.

"I put the pressure on him and kept it on him in the second set," Fish said.

In reward for his outstanding play Saturday, Fish moves on to play world No. 1 Roger Federer. In their four previous matches, Fish won only one of 10 sets.

In their first encounter, he won the third set in their round of 32 match at the 2003 Wimbledon. Last year, he played Federer in the fourth round here at Indian Wells and lost 6-4, 6-1.

"I don't think too many guys out there think they can beat him," Fish said. "I'd like to think that I can or at least fake that I can." :)

Ranked No. 11 in the world juniors before he turned pro in 2000, the 23-year-old Fish once expected to hear his name mentioned in the company of Federer and his former roommate Andy Roddick. Today, he still sits on the outside looking in at the top ATP Tour players.

Fish owns a mediocre 91-72 record and only one title - the 2003 Stockholm Open.

"I'm still a ways away from contending with the best," Fish said. "I've made a lot of changes technically and mentally and I'm banking on them coming together soon." :yeah: :bounce:

Coached by former ATP pro Todd Martin and Scott Humphries, Fish said on the court he recently altered his forehand volley and serve toss. Off the court, he now adheres to the advice of Martin, whereas in the past he sometimes tuned out his coaches. (WELL, GOOD!!!!!!!)

Though superstardom remains out of reach for now, if Fish straightens out a few of those kinks, watch out.

In his junior days, tennis experts pegged him a future superstar for a reason.

"There's a couple of guys out there that I think have the ability to break through and he's one of them," Roddick said.
 
#51 ·
Thanks Deb. :)

I'd love to see him do very well this year. Unfortunetly the clay season is pretty soon. :ras: But hopefully Martin can help him out a bit there.

"I don't think too many guys out there think they can beat him," Fish said. "I'd like to think that I can or at least fake that I can."
:lol:
 
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