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martine2 · 02-16-2008, 05:58 PM

I'm so glad he's doing well again

Now against Charly, who's one of my favs too so whatever the result, I'll always be half happy & half sad...

Good luck!!!

VolandriFan · 02-16-2008, 10:14 PM

3rd set, *4-5

This one is a nailbiter

VolandriFan · 02-16-2008, 11:01 PM

He lost 5-7 in the tiebreaker. But there's really no need to be disappointed, he played a brilliant match and tournament, I'm excited to see what else he can do this year.

martine2 · 02-17-2008, 08:55 AM

All my favs are getting older

(this does say something about me too eh

) so it always feels good to see them doing still well.
Vamos Nico and

for your result here!

VolandriFan · 02-17-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by martine2

All my favs are getting older

(this does say something about me too eh

) so it always feels good to see them doing still well.
Vamos Nico and

for your result here!

Tell me about it! I can accept that Nico and Carlos are in their early 30's, but JC is already 28 and I can still remember him as a youngster. Same with Tommy, you just feel like they'll never grow old and retire, so when it happens it's sad.

guille&tati4life · 02-17-2008, 03:54 PM

Great tournament Nico

martine2 · 02-17-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VolandriFan

Tell me about it! I can accept that Nico and Carlos are in their early 30's, but JC is already 28 and I can still remember him as a youngster. Same with Tommy, you just feel like they'll never grow old and retire, so when it happens it's sad.

Most of my favs a in their or close to their 30's...

I hope they'll be around for some time or I'll have to consider retiring too

VolandriFan · 02-18-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by martine2

Most of my favs a in their or close to their 30's...

I hope they'll be around for some time or I'll have to consider retiring too

You have to retire when Willy does

Even though these guys are irreplaceable, I'm sure we'll find plenty of others to support when they're gone.

star · 03-11-2008, 02:23 AM

I saw Nico practicing today in the afternoon's golden light. He looked gorgeous! He must be practicing hard because someone said they saw him practicing this morning too.

star · 03-12-2008, 03:16 AM

I started out at Nishikori's match because it started before Nico's match and i figured I might get over there for the second set. Instead the stupid match went three tense sets and I didn't get over to Nico's match until in the tiebreak.

Well, first he was wearing a very nice green shirt and looked great in it, but lost the tiebreak. On match point down, he bravely went to the net and made two volleys but after the second his opponent hit a perfect lob. Nico raced for it but as he saw it land and knowing he couldn't get to it, he smiled -- his beautiful smile -- as if he saw the humor in the situation. I thought very few players would have the grace or the depth of character to smile in that circumstance.

I think these qualifying rounds are so tense. This is where the guys are really struggling.

takuma · 03-12-2008, 03:36 PM

Thank you for your posts, Star!And Nico indeed is a unique, muy classy guy.
Too bad he ddn't make it in the Qs, but as you said-it ain't easy to storm through them, so many good players giving their best...ehh. Anyways, have a good time over there and if you hear/see sthg bout Nicolas feel free to share it wih us!

Jule81 · 04-28-2008, 04:19 PM

nico has beaten verdasco today in the first round of barcelona, i think it´s the first time he beat him, good job nico

!

takuma · 04-28-2008, 06:46 PM

jeje..Love such news!Plus: Gimeno-Traver in the 2nd round is rather beatable, but shhh...don't wanna jinx it

Anyways, show your best Mr.Ecuador!Vamos!

takuma · 04-29-2008, 08:36 PM

Nico has just defeated GT!In almost 3H, 6-3 6(5)-7 7-5!Well done!

martine2 · 04-30-2008, 06:52 AM

Well done Nico

Big congrats for his great form the last few weeks! And good luck for the next round!!