[The Hooded Claw]

Just noticed that no-one has started a thread for this part of the season

Here are the results from Paulo's section of the Rogers Cup qualifying.

[4] Nieminen – Zemlja 6-3 6-3
[13] Mathieu - (WC)White 6-2 6-2

[5] Chiudinelli – Salamanca 6-4 1-6 4-6
[8] Marchenko – Pospisil 6-3 6-4

[6] Serra – Bester 3-6 6-7(3-7)
[9] Russell - (WC)Diez 2-6 6-3 6-1

[7] Clement – Yani 6-7(5-7) 2-6
[12] Fognini - (WC)Chvojka 6-2 6-4

Expected result from Paulo over the wildcard, but Nieminen next is a tough ask. Tough draws are to be expected in Masters qualifying, though!

Good luck in the next match PHM

And thanks to Quiterie for posting here in the other thread.

[ImmzB]

P.H.Mathieu 3-6 6-4 *5-4 J.Nieminen

Mathieu to serve for the match again after he served for it at *5-2 but got broken.
Come on Mathieu, Hold!

[tufani]

Paulo lost 5-7 in the 3rd... And I guess he won't play Cincinnati qualies?

[Puschkin]

Originally Posted by tufani

Paulo lost 5-7 in the 3rd... And I guess he won't play Cincinnati qualies?

He was 5-2 up in the last set, tennis can be so cruel. And you can't buy confidence.

[lalaland]

He's 8th on the Cincy alternate list, the way things' been going (ie. 10 MD w/d in Toronto), he may still get in without having to go thru quali. We'll see. Not to wish withdrawals or anything, but hope he gets in anyway.

[Puschkin]

Originally Posted by lalaland

He's 8th on the Cincy alternate list, the way things' been going (ie. 10 MD w/d in Toronto), he may still get in without having to go thru quali. We'll see.

This is rather likely, there might be even more withdrawals after Toronto. But this was a cruel loss today and I wondr if he even wants to play Cincy.

[lalaland]

Originally Posted by Puschkin

This is rather likely, there might be even more withdrawals after Toronto. But this was a cruel loss today and I wondr if he even wants to play Cincy.

Well, I hope he does go if he gets in MD. Sports is cruel, that's always the case, I understand the frustration. Just hope he will shake off the disappointment and keep going, if he decides to not go, then I hope he rests well and get himself ready for USO.

[ImmzB]

I hope he get's in for Cincy without Qualifying.

You got to feel for Mathieu after today's lost.

[grosjeanlol]

It's hard for him and for us too.... Loosing after leading the match.. I don't understand really but it's the game.
We have to be strong to help him.. He has to make some decisions and we have to be there to support him.
I'm really sad for him, he deserves this victory, if he decides to stop his season, he will be harder to come back in January, I'm sure he can come back earlier. I know he will ba affected by this loss but he needs to get more confident to play better and better.... Why not the way of the challengers? I don't know now.. Paulo has to decide..

[SERVivor]

he was one point from winning at 5-2 (40-30). His main problem is mental, not physical. He was clearly playing well enough to win today, until, ahem choking at the end. Why would he want to end his season when it is obvious he has the physical ability to play at a high level?

[Ome]

I honestly don't know what to say anymore...

I just know that I've been a fan for almost 8 years and will always be. That's it. That's all I know.

[grosjeanlol]

For me it's 6 years supporting him ! I won't stop supporting him, he deserves it !

[I♥PsY@Mus!c]

I thought it was acceptable until saw the process.It's hard to suffer the loss like this for him...again.Maybe he needs a break.
Good luck and hope you will trust yourself,you can win,you can play great matches,Paulo.

[The Hooded Claw]

Horrible loss, but he can do no more than try again next week. Hope he plays Cincy.

[soulage]

Gonzalez is out of Toronto apparently so he must be the LL and play Gael soon Let's see if it's confirmed