[Dissident]

Center Court
(12:15 pm)
Nicolas Massu vs Gaston Gaudio
(Not before 2 pm)
Albert Costa vs Alex Corretja
Mariano Zabaleta vs Andrei Pavel
Juan Ignacio Chela vs Juan Carlos Ferrero

 

[Dissident]

Some comments I have...
Massu vs Gaudio - Nicolas can be a great player when he plays up to his potential. As that happens rarely, he can never get as far as he could. He already had three great matches in a row, so maybe he will turn off this time. Gaudio, otoh, is having an incredible year on clay courts, so I guess he gets the edge if the match goes to a third. I´d pick Gaudio in three sets.
Costa vs Corretja - damn, I want to watch this!!! Well, its a classic on clay. Its supposed to be a great match. I will pick Albert to win because he is a monster in this Kitzbuhel tournament. He won like 2 or 3 times already, reached plenty of semis and is on a better year.
Zabaleta vs Pavel - In theory, Mariano is a better player on clay. I say in theory because Andrei is a master of beating faves. I wont pick anyone, dont wanna burn my tongue.
Chela vs Ferrero - Well, Juan Carlos would be the obvious pick. He achieved a degree of maturation in his game that Chela didnt yet. BUT Juanqui´s year is not at all good. That will even things a lot. If Chela can manage to keep on focused and play what he knows, Ferrero´s slump can pay a big role. But I got this feeling that this wont happen. Ferrero in straight sets.

Anyone else?

 

[lin]

Good luck

Gaston Gaudio
Alex Corretja
Juan Carlos Ferrero

:bounce:

And I would pick Gaudio,Corretja,Pavel and Ferrero in SF .

 

[Layla]

Gaudio in 2 sets.
Corretja in 3 sets (this is more wishful thinking than prediction).
Pavel in 2 sets (he's doing really well lately).
Ferrero in 3 sets. Is it true they've never played each other before?

 

[TheBoiledEgg]

latest

Gaudio 2-2 Massu

 

[lin]

Gaudio 6-4

 

[lin]

Gaudio 6-4 3-0

 

[Wojtek]

Gaudio 6:4 6:3

 

[Layla]

Wooow, you're fast!

Well, Gaudio's victory was not a big surprise. But now for the REALLY interesting match! GO ALEX!!!!!!! :bounce:

 

[lin]

well done Gaston

 

[Pea]

Vamos Alex!!! Get revenge!!!:fiery:

 

[lin]

Alex 2-1

 

[lin]

Alex 4-1

 

[lin]

Alex 6-1

 

[TheBoiledEgg]

well done Gaston

go Alex

 

[lin]

Alex 6-1 2-0

 

[Pea]

There ya gooo! This is how it should've been at Roland Garros!

 

[lin]

that's right KC

Alex 6-1 4-1 :bounce:

 

[lin]

Alex won 6-1 6-2 :bounce: :bounce: nice revenge

bad performance for Albert though...

 

[Layla]

Wow, that's what i call revenge, hehehe! :bounce: :bounce:

Alex demolished Costa, it felt like he was slapping him around. Costa was definitely off and made many mistakes, but nevertheless.... Alex was on fire!!!!