[safinafan]

Andreas Beck, Marcos Daniel advance to Swiss Open semifinals


GSTAAD, Switzerland — Andreas Beck of Germany reached his first ATP semifinal Friday, defeating Victor Crivoi of Romania 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the Swiss Open.

Beck will meet Marcos Daniel of Brazil in the last four, ensuring one will play in his first career final.

The 73rd-ranked Daniel defeated Florent Serra of France 6-4, 7-6 (1) in the quarter-finals.

Beck, ranked a career-high 51st, proved tougher than Crivoi on the big points as both struggled to land barely half of their first serves.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j84O3VkiiQrn618KndJ0dS0YaLRg

 

[Ivanatis]

good luck for the semis Marco

 

[Guille.]

Thank for the pics Safina fan

 

[safinafan]

de nada wilm

 

[Filo V.]

Marcos is now ranked no. 90 in the world, after having won the Blumenau challenger and making the semis in Curitiba, both in Brazil. He hasn't done to well on ATP tour events, but hopefully that is something that changes for Marcos.

Marcos is in preparations to play Davis Cup this week with Bellucci. Then he will play the Zagreb challenger, and attempt to once again qualify for RG. Lets hope for the best for Marcos during this important period of his season.

 

[Filo V.]

Here is Brazil's Davis Cup schedule vs. Uruguay this weekend:

Friday
R1 - Marcos DANIEL (BRA) v. Marcel FELDER (URU)
R2 - Thomaz BELLUCCI (BRA) v. Martin CUEVAS (URU)

Saturday
R3 - MarceloMELO / BrunoSOARES (BRA) v. Ariel BEHAR / Marcel FELDER (URU)

Sunday
R4 - Thomaz BELLUCCI (BRA) v. Marcel FELDER (URU)
R5 - Marcos DANIEL (BRA) v. Martin CUEVAS (URU)

Good luck to Marcos and Brazil this week in the Davis Cup!

 

[Filo V.]

Marcos won his match easily over Felder 6-4 6-1 6-1 and Thomaz won 6-4 6-3 6-2 and Brazil has a 2-0 lead with a clear advantage in the doubles tomorrow. Good performances by Marcos and Thomaz and good luck to the doubles pair tomorrow!

 

[Filo V.]

Soares/Melo won their doubles match in straight sets to win the tie for Brazil 3-0 at home this weekend! Congrats to Marcos and the entire Brazilian team, and they will be playing for a place in the world group in September!

 

[Filo V.]

Marcos' personal career is back on next week at Zagreb, here is the draw:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2010/588/mds.pdf

Marcos is playing wildcard entrant Nikola Mektic in the first round, a 21 year old who is ranked 299 in the world. His second round match would be vs. a qualifier or Polansky so he has a great draw to do some damage.

Good luck in Croatia, Marcos!