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~EMiLiTA~ · 01-26-2005, 10:50 AM

Hi...not sure if he already has a thread here but I couldn't see it. Just wondering if anyone has any info on Olivier? I saw him last year at Roland Garros but didn't pay all that much attention to him, however I saw quite a bit of him at the Aus Open this year and have decided I want to support him more

Vous pouvez me répondre en français aussi si vous voulez...or english...whatever.

thanks!!

lizabeth..* · 01-26-2005, 01:00 PM

I'll have some Passion Man please!

He actually beat Shittler in Chennai this year!! Too bad he got his revenge in Melbourne!

Marine · 01-26-2005, 03:15 PM

I'm sorry I don't have info about him.
On atp official site there are some info:

Birthdate: 3/25/1980
Birthplace: Evreux, France
Residence: Boulogne, France
Height: 5'11'' (180 cm)
Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Turned Pro: 1998

PERSONAL
Full name Olivier Alexandre PatienceàNickname "La Pace" began playing at age four. Father is a manager at Schneider Group and mother works for national employment agency in France. Has an older sister, Anne-Caroline, who works in cultural sector. Father used to play tennis recreationally. Favorite surface is clay and rebound ace. Favorite shots are backhand volley and backhand chip. Idolized Marcelo Rios and Cedric Pioline growing up. Aspires to reach Top 50. If he didn't play tennis, he'd try golf, or outside of sports, would have worked for Red Cross. Enjoys golf and once had a handicap of 12. Coached by countryman and former ATP pro Stephane Huet since June 2002.

Via · 01-26-2005, 10:20 PM

great job marine

he doesn't look younger than arnaud.....

and 'idolised marcelo rios' ??????????? great taste

michelleg · 01-26-2005, 11:09 PM

Someone tell him that he simply cannot go to Vina del Mar and that he is needed in Delray Beach, player hospitality will cater to his every need...

~EMiLiTA~ · 01-27-2005, 07:21 AM

thanks...if and when anyone has anymore info on him, pls post it here!

Liz!!! I know he beat Rainer in Chennai...such a shame he couldn't do it in Melbourne *sigh* we need to go to Viña del Mar now damnit!!!

lizabeth..* · 01-27-2005, 12:44 PM

Ohhh ok, so here is a photo I took. Will post some others later!

(He is glaring at the guy that was sitting behind me. He took off his shoes and stuck his feet on the chair between us. Olivier was pullng all these funny faces at him. So funny)

michelleg · 01-27-2005, 02:56 PM

WOW! Thanks bunches, Liz!!!!

Now I'm going to be very very sad if he doesn't come to Delray...I'll just have to sit at home and pout.

Mel · 01-27-2005, 04:24 PM

Thanks, Liz!
Could it be that you were taking pictures unobtrusively, I mean without him noticing??

I need a digital camera...

lizabeth..* · 01-27-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel

Thanks, Liz!
Could it be that you were taking pictures unobtrusively, I mean without him noticing??

I need a digital camera...

Of course not......he didn't even realise so it was ok. I had taken a photo of Paulo just before that and conviniently put it on my lap. Yeah, rock on.