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This is the place to praise the newest on the brazilian greats.

 

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SARETTA WINS SAO PAULO CHALENGER AGAIN

Saretta happy for winning the tournament that catapulted his carreer.
Jan 5, 2003

São Paulo (BRA) - Two times winner of the São paulo Open, after beating the argentine Andres Dellatorre 7-6(5), 6-3 in one hour and 50 minutes, the tennis player got 50 points in the Entry System and a prize of US$3,600.

"It was a tough week, just finishing the pre-season, I had to get through the gastritis, the heat and the tireness. Dellatorre is a different player, with a hard forehand and a fast serve. And due to the rivalry Brazil-Argentina, the game even looked like a Davis Cup one," said Saretta. The crowd chanted a "Ola", with the participation of the State Governor, Geraldo Alckmin.

"I started the tournament thinking about going as far as possible. I didn´t look further in the draw to see who I might play, took it match by match. I´m happy to be a two time winner here in São Paulo, where I won my first title as a pro. It was the tournament that catapulted my carreer," remembered the player, who travels to Melbourne on Tuesday for the Australian Open.

Despite the defeat, Dellatorre left satisfied. "This was the best result of my carreer so far. Saretta played better and deserved to win. I hope to come back next year, reach the final and win the tournament," said Dellatorre, currently ranked number 291 in the Entry System.

 

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Saretta and the trophy

The party on the podium.

 

[Dissident]

Well done Flávio! Now take the confidence to a good run in Australia.

Btw, he has a god chance of playing the Davis Cup, as Fernando Meligeni said he won´t go to Sweden.
So Guga plays the singles and the doubles. André Sá is on the doubles as well, so maybe they chose a freshman to go for the singles.
Good luck Saretta!

 

[Gonzo Hates Me!]

Of course I like him too!!! Go Guga, Sa, Flavio, Meligeni, Maria Fernanda, Tiene-- and anyone who spews Brazilian Portuguese!!!

 

[Lee]

Saretta has been playing fine since last post here although not yet able to win any title.

Go Saretta and heal soon to play in USO!

 

[Lee]

:worship: Saretta winning 6-4 7-6 6-7 6-4

 

[prifriends]

Saretta good luck today on your match against Gaudio!!!!!

 

[jmgsdoubsprtnr]

flavio saretta group: a place to look at pics and talk about Flavio!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flaviosaretta/
join if you're interested!

 

[Fergie]

Thanks for the link :yeah:

 

[jmgsdoubsprtnr]

no problem! it's been hard getting the group off the ground. i don't think many people in the US know much about him (they're all focused on Roddick) so i thought i'd post it in here to hope to find some new Flavio supporters to join!

 

[Ponytail]

I just saw Flavio live for the first time against Safin and I must say I was impressed with Flavio. Although Marat crushed him 6-2 6-1, I still think Flavio had lots of talent. And his look somehow reminded me of Guga ( who is one of my faves ). They're both attractive in their own way...maybe it's a brazillian thing.

 

[Lee]

Saretta is playing a Challenger in Buenos Aires. He will play vs Vicente in QF.

Good Luck Saretta!

 

[Lee]

Saretta starts 2005 without much flare so far. Let's give him some cheers!

Vamos Saretta!!!!

 

[Ponytail]

Too bad he hasn't had good result lately. But Flavio needs some love around here,too :smooch:

Go! Flavio

 

[jmgsdoubsprtnr]

Flavio's playing in Buenos Aires this week and he's made it past round 1 defeating Albert Montanes of Spain 6-3 0-6 6-2. i wonder what happened in that second set?!?!

GO FLAVIO!!! Buena Suerte for round 2!!!!

 

[deflori]

Have fun with

 

[jmgsdoubsprtnr]

omg, thanks for the pic, it's wonderful! i didn't know he had a tattoo on his arm!! it looks really cool!

 

[Lee]

The tattoo was not there when he played challengers late last year.

 

[jmgsdoubsprtnr]

The tattoo was not there when he played challengers late last year.

i wonder how recent it is... :scratch: that's an interesting place for a tattoo... usually they're up on the bicep.