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Michael Ryderstedt Cheering Thread

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This is a thread for the up and coming swede Michael Ryderstedt. What a week this promising young swede had in stockholm...hes shown the world what he can do and i'm sure he'll have an even better year in 2005 :yeah:

In stockhom:
Swedish wild card Michael Ryderstedt upset fifth seed Feliciano Lopez 6-4 6-7(4) 6-3. The 19-year-old Ryderstedt, who is playing his first career ATP event, fought off two break points early in the first set, then got a break to go up 5-4 and then won the set on his serve. Each player had two breaks in the second set, forcing the tie-break that Lopez prevailed in. Ryderstedt got an early break in the third, then held off several break points in a marathon game while serving at 3-1, before coming away with the win.

WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID:
Ryderstedt:
“I have not understood that I have done so well, it's hard to say how this is going to end. I am shocked, surprised and happy. To be able to follow up one of the wins of my career yesterday and play the match of my life today is fantastic.”

“I didn't think that much, I just went out there and played. I am usually more nervous but today I just thought about the next point.

Then he went into the semis where he faced joachim johansson....

Swedish wild card Michael Ryderstedt, playing in his first career ATP tournament, advanced to the semifinals when No. 2 Joachim Johansson retired with a virus. The 19-year-old Ryderstedt lost the first set 6-3 and was serving at 5-3 when Johansson stopped playing.

Ryderstedt: “I'm not used to it but try to enjoy the attention, especially when I'm out there on the court playing. I have dreamt about being on the court instead of being a spectator as I've been the last couple of years. I've had three surprising wins here. The feeling after the match is completely different when someone retires. There weren't any long rallies so I couldn't tell that he wasn't feeling well.”

Then in the semis he faced fellow swede Thomas Johansson....
The older Swede ousted countryman Michael Ryderstedt 6-3, 6-2 to move a step closer to his second title in the Swedish capital.

Here is some information about him:

Birthdate: 11/12/1984

2004 HIGHLIGHTS
Singles Winner: Iran F1, Iran F2, Denmark F3 Finalist: Finland F2 Semifinalist: Stockholm, Bukhara Quarterfinalist: Tehran, Samarkand, Japan F3, Korea F1 Doubles Finalist: Japan F3(w/Nielsen), Valladolid(w/Qureshi)

Singles Record: 3 - 1

Current ATP Ranking: 168
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#177 ·
Nathaliia said:
well i can tell the all interested girls he doesnt dye his hair any longer
I hope Jonas follows his lead :lol:
Michael is one swede I can appreciate, with the blonde streaks. It suits him... sort of brings out his eyes. Blonde hair and blue eyes. Something different, for a change :tape:
 
#179 ·
jmgsdoubsprtnr said:
:awww: aw, it's cute how he was at the tompa match! (shirtless) :lol:
At the time we were being distracted sooo badly by Michael. Thomas was playing reasonably well, against Tabara, so we left after a while. Thomas ended up losing. Perhaps Michael was too much of a distraction for him as well. Driving away the Swedish fans.

Ahh good times. Only a couple of months to go til they're back again :)
 
#180 ·
Great pics :yeah: Thanks Kristen :hug:
 
#184 ·
aww is it the 12th of Nov or the 11th of Dec?

If its the 12th of Nov then happy 21st Michael!!! :hearts: :hug:
 
#185 ·
Happy birthday young man!
Now he is of a reasonable age for me to find him attractive (and I dont sound too dodgy). How many months left til my own guy is 21 :scratch::tape: ;)
 
#187 ·
aww cool...hes getting old now :lol:
 
#188 ·
Assuming Michael is going to sydney (which I'd assume) he would be there now. He went to the airport yesterday. So, Margaret, keep your eye out, on friday!
 
#189 ·
Here's Michael, walking down the street, in the rain.
Kat and I were amused by his hawaiian shorts over two days (at least). Hope to see them again in Sydney or Melbourne :D lol....
 

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#191 ·
Bjorkman Girl said:
Here's Michael, walking down the street, in the rain.
Kat and I were amused by his hawaiian shorts over two days (at least). Hope to see them again in Sydney or Melbourne :D lol....
look kinda like swim trunks. maybe he's getting ready for a swim... in a rain-puddle? :lol:
 
#192 ·
:lol: :lol:
 
#194 ·
Bjorkman Girl said:
Here's Michael, walking down the street, in the rain.
Kat and I were amused by his hawaiian shorts over two days (at least). Hope to see them again in Sydney or Melbourne :D lol....
hilarious!!! :haha:
 
#195 ·
Michaels Qually draw...

DUPUIS, Antony FRA [16] v PRPIC, Filip SWE
LEVY, Harel ISR v FOGUES, Francisco ESP
RYDERSTEDT, Michael SWE v ECHAGARAY, Bruno MEX
SCHUKIN, Yuri RUS v SELA, Dudi ISR [26]
 
#196 ·
Lycka till Micke :yeah:
 
#198 ·
he lost terribly 6-1 6-2 or something like that :help:
 
#200 ·
Micke, so sad he lost :sad:
 
#201 ·
30 :eek: omg whats wrong with him???
 
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