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Voo’s Paris Quarterfinals Round Up
It was a nightmarish day for the Parisian crowd because the two best players in the world, weren’t able to play their quarterfinal matches.
Robbie Koenig: The New Mr. October
Well, it has all been happening here in Paris! Andy Murray was finally defeated by an impressive David Nalbandian, but I had a chat with Murray’s coach, Miles Maclagen, after the match and he tells me Andy’s fatigued.
Voo’s Third Round Paris Wrap Up
No. 1 in the world Rafael Nadal has overcome second Frenchman in a row - after dropping 6 games to Serra, Nadal lost only five games to Gael Monfils (6-3 6-2) but the scoreline would have indicated much more one-sided match.
Robbie Koenig: Bercy Beckons!
It’s already the final Masters Series event of the regular season - can you believe it. I guess the talking point at this time of the year is “who is going to make the final spots in Shanghai?”
Mondays With Bob Greene: Naturally We Are Annoyed
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Davidoff Swiss Indoor and the Generali Ladies Linz.
Mondays With Bob Greene: Roger generates pressure just by being in front of you
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Madrid Masters Cup and the Zurich Open.
Venus wins in Zurich
The women were grossly overshadowed by the men last week; that’s simply what happens when there is a Masters Series event on the men’s side. And that’s especially what happens when a shocking semifinal Saturday features Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer tumble out in succession, both after blowing one-set leads.
Gilles Simon: An Inspiration
Before this, his breakout 2008 campaign, Simon was a virtual unknown outside of die-hard tennis fan circles. Even now he has to be the least-known player inside the top 20. It goes without saying that he is far from a fan favorite.
Madrid - Semifinals
Andy Murray has reached second consecutive Masters Series final after win over Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 after almost two-hour match. Federer had a little chance twice to break Murray’s serve in the deciding set: break point at 1:0 and (30-0) at 4:3.
Madrid Semis Set
British number 1 Andy Murray lost his serve in the opening game of the first Friday’s quarterfinal, but playing impressive tennis, especially in the second set, hadn’t problems to beat 6-2 6-2 Gael Monfils in 68 minutes on Pista Central.
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