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Sallydaisy
16-03-2013, 16:10
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56 DRAW (Q28)
SURFACE: RED CLAY
BALL: DUNLOP FORT CLAY COURT
Dates: SUNDAY 12 –SUNDAY 19 MAY, 2013
Qualifying draw: Friday, May 10, 9:00 p.m.
Main draw: Saturday, May 11, 12noon local, 10am UK time.
Doubles draw: Saturday, May 11, 2:00 p.m.
SINGLES ENTRY LIST
Entry deadline and ranking on April 1, 2013
Seeding based on rankings on May 6, 2013
1 Djokovic, Novak SRB 1
2 Murray, Andy GBR 2
3 Federer, Roger SUI 3
4 Ferrer, David ESP 4
5 Nadal, Rafael ESP 5
6 Berdych, Tomas CZE 6
7 Del Potro, Juan Martin ARG 7
8 Tsonga, Jo-Wilfried FRA 8
9 Gasquet, Richard FRA 9
10 Tipsarevic, Janko SRB 10
11 Cilic, Marin CRO 11
12 Almagro, Nicolas ESP 12
13 Simon, Gilles FRA 13
14 Haas, Tommy GER 14
15 Nishikori, Kei JPN 15
16 Raonic, Milos CAN 16
17 Wawrinka, Stanislas SUI 17
18 Seppi, Andreas ITA 18
19 Monaco, Juan ARG 19
20 Querrey, Sam USA 20
21 Kohlschreiber, Philipp GER 21
22 Dolgopolov, Alexandr UKR 22
23 Isner, John USA 23
24 Janowicz, Jerzy POL 24
25 Chardy, Jeremy FRA 25
26 Youzhny, Mikhail RUS 26
27 Benneteau, Julien FRA 27
28 Mayer, Florian GER 28
29 Anderson, Kevin RSA 29
30 Verdasco, Fernando ESP 30
31 Fognini, Fabio ITA 31
32 Klizan, Martin SVK 32
33 Paire, Benoit FRA 33
34 Lopez, Feliciano ESP 34
35 Dimitrov, Grigor BUL 35
36 Granollers, Marcel ESP 36
37 Melzer, Jurgen AUT 37
38 Baghdatis, Marcos CYP 38
39 Zeballos, Horacio ARG 39
40 Bellucci, Thomaz BRA 40
41 Davydenko, Nikolay RUS 41
42 Fish, Mardy USA 42
43 Tomic, Bernard AUS 43
44 Troicki, Viktor SRB 44
45 (SE)
46 (Q)
47 (Q)
48 (Q)
49 (Q)
50 (Q)
51 (Q)
52 (Q)
53 (WC)
54 (WC)
55 (WC)
56 (WC)
Alternates
1 Stepanek, Radek CZE 45
2 Istomin, Denis UZB 46
3 Nieminen, Jarkko FIN 47
4 Gimeno-Traver, Daniel ESP 48
5 Malisse, Xavier BEL 49
6 Matosevic, Marinko AUS 50
7 Ramos, Albert ESP 51
8 Haase, Robin NED 52
9 Dodig, Ivan CRO 53
10 Zemlja, Grega SLO 54
11 Gulbis, Ernests LAT 55
12 Andujar, Pablo ESP 56
13 Lorenzi, Paolo ITA 57
14 Hanescu, Victor ROU 58
15 Bautista Agut, Roberto ESP 59
LC the fan
11-05-2013, 08:24
Do we have a draw yet ?
Madeline
11-05-2013, 08:45
The first post says 10am today UK time.
Actually, if it is noon Rome time, isn't that 11am here?
Don't think so - but there are a lot of withdrawals, particularly in the qualies & alternates: http://www.tennisteen.it/entry-list/16392-atp-entry-list-13-19-maggio-2013.html
The draw is apparently going to be shown live here starting at 11am.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dknKhV-Lis
What a boon it is having the draw streamed! :facepalm: ;) Utter confusion. I think Andy is in Federer's half and Ferrer has Nadal in his quarter and possibly Almagro is in Andys but don't quote me as I can read his handwriting. :doh:
That's what I thought too Bardot but it's quite difficult to see what is actually going on. I wish they would give a close up of the board rather than focussing on the people milling around the table.
I'm reading elsewhere that DelPo is in Andy's quarter. Much hilarity when JJ seemed to draw Seppi to play Fognini in the first round who are both there.
I think I picked up that Djokovic, Nadal, Ferrer and Berdych are on the opposite side of the draw to Andy but I wouldn't swear to that!
I would agree with that Alis. Just speculation but when Dimitrov's name was called, he seemed to write it in what would be Andy's section.
Apparently Andy has Nishikori in R3. That's about all I've managed to glean about his draw so far.
Laura has drawn Venus in R1 and Serena in R2 :shocked:
The complete draw:
[1] Novak Djokovic vs bye
Qualifier vs Martin Klizan
Matteo Viola vs Alexandr Dolgopolov
Stanislas Wawrinka vs Qualifier
Marin Cilic vs Qualifier
Kevin Anderson vs Jurgen Melzer
Denis Istomin vs John Isner
[6] Thomas Berdych vs Bye
[4] David Ferrer vs Bye
Horacio Zeballos vs Fernando Verdasco
Albert Ramos vs Qualifier
Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Milos Raonic
Janko Tipsarevic vs Viktor Troicki
Jarkko Nieminen vs Qualifier
Fabio Fognini vs Andreas Seppi
[5] Rafael Nadal vs Bye
[7] Juan Martin del Potro vs Bye
Xavier Malisse vs Qualifier
Juan Monaco vs Benoit Paire
Julien Benneteau vs Nicolas Almagro
Kei Nishikori vs Paolo Lorenzi
Jeremy Chardy vs Feliciano Lopez
Marcel Granollers vs Nikolay Davidenko
[3] Andy Murray vs Bye
[8] Jo Wilfried Tsonga vs Bye
Jerzy Janowicz vs Qualifier
Marcos Baghdatis vs Grigor Dimitrov
Sam Querrey va Richard Gasquet
Tommy Haas vs Mikhail Youznhy
Filippo Volandri va Gilles Simon
Radek Stepanek vs Potito Starace
[2] Roger Federer vs Bye
You beat me to it! Just came here to post that.
First couple of matches look OK *fingers crossed*
You beat me to it! Just came here to post that.
First couple of matches look OK *fingers crossed*
Quick off the draw ;) It is a nonsense that for a draw streamed live, it's taken almost 2 hours to get the actual details. Italian efficiency. :doh:
On the dreaded devils dirt it's always difficult to gauge a draw but this looks reasonable. Even with Nishikori's great win against Federer clay is not his best surface and he'll do well to make the third round. Djokovic has the nightmare draw with Federer next.
NIshikori in round 3 could be difficult but it could be a lot worse. Given Delpotro's lack of match practice, Amalgro could well make the quarters. Not an easy quarter for Djoko.
JAMES4578
11-05-2013, 15:03
Kei could be tricky and either Almagro or Del Potro would be tough in the quarters but suppose could've been worse. Just hope Andy can improve his level again to give him confidence going into the French. That's a bit of a shocking draw for Laura,though Venus can be vulnerable at times nowadays.
ProdigyEng
11-05-2013, 15:17
Decent draw :).
Draw could be a lot worse for Andy.
Really tough one for Laura. Hope Serena is feeling a bit weary after Madrid.
Could be worse by far - up to Andy to make the most of it. Let's hope he can up his game yet again for Rome and then further still for RG. Just a little concerned that the clay seems to have triggered the back problem again from what he was saying in his post Berdy interview.
All I can say is the best of luck Andy. I'd love you to win a Clay Court tournament soon, the other top ones have done it. Go Andy please win one this year. :roland:
oop is out for Sunday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=416
LC the fan
12-05-2013, 07:40
To be honest Andy couldn't hope for a better draw. Make the most of it Muzzah
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oop for Monday is out - http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=416
Laura plays second on Centre so may be on from around 12.30 - 13.00 UK time.
Work as usual all week so won't be able to see much of Rome live.
Living in a rented house atm while ours is renovated .... so have no broadband which is why I can't come on here much. Usually manage (as now) to get a look during lunch break at work. Finally got a dongle yesterday but only for the computer so I can't use my i-pad during matches. Phone is old and v slow. Can't wait to be back home .... and roll on November for an upgrade on my phone!
Work as usual all week so won't be able to see much of Rome live.
Living in a rented house atm while ours is renovated .... so have no broadband which is why I can't come on here much. Usually manage (as now) to get a look during lunch break at work. Finally got a dongle yesterday but only for the computer so I can't use my i-pad during matches. Phone is old and v slow. Can't wait to be back home .... and roll on November for an upgrade on my phone!
Awww Caro - but it'll be worth it in the end.
oop is out for Tuesday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=416&Year=2013&Seq=4
Andy is not on there so will be playing on Wednesday, but Laura is playing the night match against Serena Williams, not before 8.00 pm.
DaveArneRiise
13-05-2013, 18:31
Great win for Paire, really impressed with the Frenchman of late.
LC the fan
13-05-2013, 18:41
So we wait until Wednesday ! GRanollers is the other side of the net and he can be a bit sticky at times. However Andy should know too much for him COME ON MUZZ
So pleased for Laura! Great win! Good luck Laura against Serena and good luck Andy!!!
Anyone watching Djoko v Montanes? First two games were a real battle; has the makings of a great match.
. . . Montanes got the first break but couldn't keep up the level - Nole takes the first set 6-2
Perhaps I will switch back to Stan v Berloq
Ive been watching off & on Linda
Berlocq sounds like Schiavone :lol:
ooop for Wednesday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=416
Andy is second on Centre
Laura is 3rd on court 6 with Lisa Raymond in doubles.
JAMES4578
14-05-2013, 20:18
Federer was on when I arrived home, very straightforward v Starace and looked comfortable for Nole too. A bit surprised and disappointed Haas went out,thought Dimitov would struggle to have another great week and really expected Gasquet to go through.
Guess which player had a complete meltdown in the Gulbis-Troicki match? (You might be surprised) vid here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165r4mM9edc&feature=youtu.be)
Guess which player had a complete meltdown in the Gulbis-Troicki match? (You might be surprised) vid here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165r4mM9edc&feature=youtu.be)
:rolling:
oop for Thursday - http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=416
banskogirl
15-05-2013, 22:01
Guess which player had a complete meltdown in the Gulbis-Troicki match? (You might be surprised) vid here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165r4mM9edc&feature=youtu.be)
Great video, thanks Linda :)
RoastLamb
16-05-2013, 12:21
The camerman being dragged to film the alleged spot. Wow!!!
DaveArneRiise
16-05-2013, 14:08
The umpires always seem to be able to locate the mark so very quickly. Doesn't seem to add up. No need to for Troicki to react in the manner he did though. He is a professional athlete earning a lot of money, he's not playing on the juniors tour.
Meanwhile Paire has defeated in Del Potro in straight sets. Fantastic win for the Frenchmen who has really impressed me of late. This result doesn't surprise me.
Gulbis is up 3-0 against Nadal early on!
Edit 5-0 up! This is stunning stuff from the Latvian. Think Rosol Wimbledon.
banskogirl
16-05-2013, 14:21
Eh 5-0 Rafa!? Is there a party somewhere that him and Andy are only invited too?......
DaveArneRiise
16-05-2013, 14:22
Gulbis is playing lights out tennis. Why can't he play like this all the time?
Gulbis is playing lights out tennis. Why can't he play like this all the time?
Does he have to do it against Rafa?? It's so annoying when these palyers beat a top guy then wilt in the next round .... which Gulbis is likely to do and has done before
DaveArneRiise
16-05-2013, 14:30
Does he have to do it against Rafa?? It's so annoying when these palyers beat a top guy then wilt in the next round .... which Gulbis is likely to do and has done before
Indeed, whether or not that is the case one has to admire that performance in that first set. Long way to go I'd still fancy Rafa to turn this around. Though If Gulbis sustains this tennis he will take some beating!
Being selfish though, while Andy's injured we don't want the other 3 pulling too far ahead in ranking points. So if someone can eliminate Rafa, Nole and Fed before the later stages I'd be a happy bunny ;)
Being selfish though, while Andy's injured we don't want the other 3 pulling too far ahead in ranking points. So if someone can eliminate Rafa, Nole and Fed before the later stages I'd be a happy bunny ;)
True - hadn't thought of that!
DaveArneRiise
16-05-2013, 15:23
Rafa's endeavours finally got him a break, Gulbis bites back though as Rafa fails to serve out the set. 4-5
gulbis lost, penalty of serving second. lost 6-1, 5-7, 4-6, last 2 sets he was beaten by one point, ad point in third set too. i feel for him, gave rafa a real run for his money
RoastLamb
16-05-2013, 16:43
Wow that was some match. Good for Rafa but I can't help thinking he'll be out of gas for the 1/4 final.
david1610
16-05-2013, 17:17
The umpires always seem to be able to locate the mark so very quickly. Doesn't seem to add up.
Having watched some clay court tennis at Estoril a couple of days ago I would just alter your remark to "locate A mark". I saw at least a couple of cases where umpires got the WRONG mark! Now these were not the top umpires we tend to get in the more important tournaments, but IMHO there is still a place for Hawkeye on a clay court - even when marks are made as you have to be sure it is the right mark.
The umpire just got the wrong mark - guided by Janowicz - in the Gasquet/Janowicz match - saving Janovicz from a break of serve. Close to cheating on the Pole's part I would say - about time we had Hawkeye on the clay.
DaveArneRiise
16-05-2013, 19:33
Having watched some clay court tennis at Estoril a couple of days ago I would just alter your remark to "locate A mark". I saw at least a couple of cases where umpires got the WRONG mark! Now these were not the top umpires we tend to get in the more important tournaments, but IMHO there is still a place for Hawkeye on a clay court - even when marks are made as you have to be sure it is the right mark.
Yes, that's what I meant.
@Alis Janowicz knew exactly what he was doing there. Has cost Gasquet the match, Gasquet would have been a set and a break up. Now he is serving to stay in the match.
JAMES4578
16-05-2013, 19:43
Really frustrating for Gasquet,though I suppose you have to deal with setbacks in a match. Janowicz takes it 6-4 in the 3rd and can't say I've warmed to him.
jeannie13
16-05-2013, 19:47
I've completely gone off Janowicz. To me he intends to win by any means necessary. Won't be popular with the other players. I don't like bullies. :grrr:
banskogirl
16-05-2013, 19:55
Yes, that's what I meant.
@Alis Janowicz knew exactly what he was doing there. Has cost Gasquet the match, Gasquet would have been a set and a break up. Now he is serving to stay in the match.
just watched this point and clearly not good, having said that I think it evened itself out by Gasquet not owning to the bounce shot! These are the sort of things which people remember and make the difference in a trustworthy player or not :) glad Andy is known as honest!
RoastLamb
16-05-2013, 20:02
I've completely gone off Janowicz. To me he intends to win by any means necessary. Won't be popular with the other players. I don't like bullies. :grrr:
Yes, it does appear to be like that with him. Too bad.
Hope the Fed gives Janowicz a master class today. I felt sorry for Richou today and Jo yesterday. Janowicz's demeanour on court today was that of a junior who has just moved up to the senior ranks. He is 22 years old not 18.
granollers making the most of his reprieve, yesterday he defeated jeremy chardy today it's benoit paire's turn.
didn't watch fedX, sounds brutal, taking down simon 6-1,6-2 - same player who extended andy to 3 sets?
granollers making the most of his reprieve, yesterday he defeated jeremy chardy today it's benoit paire's turn.
didn't watch fedX, sounds brutal, taking down simon 6-1,6-2 - same player who extended andy to 3 sets?
Well, as we know, Fed has had his own back problems, so let's hope that when Andy gets his sorted, as Fed clearly has, he'll do the same dismantling job as Fed at the next opportunity.
The umpire just got the wrong mark - guided by Janowicz - in the Gasquet/Janowicz match - saving Janovicz from a break of serve. Close to cheating on the Pole's part I would say - about time we had Hawkeye on the clay.
If we had Hawkeye on clay, would that be instead of or as well as asking the umpire to look at the mark? Yesterday Gulbis had the umpire off his chair every other point. Sometimes I wondered whether it was just time wasting. Players are only allowed three Hawkeye challenges per set, so on clay should there be a limit to how many times they can call the umpire off his chair?
JAMES4578
17-05-2013, 11:21
Have flexi day and was watching Paire and Granollers ,hoping for a good contest but something of anticlimax as Paire had a breadstick and a bagel! Benoit certainly was on form but such a disappointing display from Marcel!
Didn't see it but am shocked at the score, although I thought Paire would win. Rafa says he is very difficult to play against as he doesn't give you any rhythm, so I can understand Marcel finding it difficult.
DaveArneRiise
17-05-2013, 14:34
Berdych has just beaten Djokovic in 3 sets. Stunning win all the more as Djokovic served for the match in the 2nd set.
supergran
17-05-2013, 14:37
Nole is out beaten by Berdych. See I'm just repeating Dave's post.:laugh:
JAMES4578
17-05-2013, 14:38
Yes that was some transformation, Berdych was inspired but Nole gave a bit away. Though when Djkovic saved 3 mps thought he might possibly find a way back. Was hoping to see another Rafa/Nole clash but may happen at the French of course.
Wow! Nole not having the clay court season so far that he would have wanted.
Hmmm, and no I haven't warmed to that Jerzy fella either. It's kind of ok for the workd no 1 to rip his shirt off (even then I can't say I'm keen), but certainly not some upstart who thinks he's better than he actually is!! Too big for his boots. I too hope Fed thrashes him!
If we had Hawkeye on clay, would that be instead of or as well as asking the umpire to look at the mark? Yesterday Gulbis had the umpire off his chair every other point. Sometimes I wondered whether it was just time wasting. Players are only allowed three Hawkeye challenges per set, so on clay should there be a limit to how many times they can call the umpire off his chair?
I agree, Linda, they should be limited to 3 umpire challenges per set IMO. Of course, if they just used Hawkeye as they do everywhere else there would be no problem.
Wow! Nole not having the clay court season so far that he would have wanted.
Having watched the match, I think that was a strategic loss on Novak's part. There was none of his usual fight in the third set. My guess is that he didn't want to face the possibility of losing to Nadal so close to the French and it will also give him more time to prepare. Let's face it, he doesn't need the points and his eyes are definitely on the main prize.
banskogirl
17-05-2013, 19:14
Having watched the match, I think that was a strategic loss on Novak's part. There was none of his usual fight in the third set. My guess is that he didn't want to face the possibility of losing to Nadal so close to the French and it will also give him more time to prepare. Let's face it, he doesn't need the points and his eyes are definitely on the main prize.
This was mentioned by the commies ;) better than a bad H2H against Rafa! Hmmm a lot this week about underhand dealings....
JAMES4578
17-05-2013, 19:28
Good match with Nadal and Ferrer but as expected Rafa had the upper hand when it mattered,winning the decider comfortably 6-2. David though only converted 3 out of 16 break points whereas Rafa took 5 out of 10.
Federer defeats Janowicz 6-4 , 7-6
Yuckkkk !!!!
JAMES4578
17-05-2013, 22:23
Much as expected,Janowicz had chance to serve 2nd out but once Fed broke back result never in doubt really. Looking like a Rafa/Roger final.
well, credit to fedX, toughed that one out and jerzy blinked - he had set point at 40-30 and chose to play a drop shot, which didn't drop over the net! how he must have regretted that! maze of dfs and wild swings after that, did well to hang on for a tb, but fedX too strong from the off in that. fedX put in really good serves when it mattered, no lack of composure or outward confidence, but I still don't warm to him
RoastLamb
18-05-2013, 13:37
Federer defeats Janowicz 6-4 , 7-6
Yuckkkk !!!!
I second that.
anyone watching Federer / Paire ?
Paire has started well , but I can only see this going one way
JAMES4578
18-05-2013, 18:50
Paire certainly had good start and broke for 4-3 but he couldn't consolidate, now 5 all.
1st set 7-6 fed
Paire had his chance there , too bad
JAMES4578
18-05-2013, 19:05
Indeed, the 2nd will likely be more straightforward for Fed.
Sallydaisy
18-05-2013, 19:10
Pseudofed on the ball as usual:
Not Roger Federer @PseudoFed (https://twitter.com/PseudoFed) 20m (https://twitter.com/PseudoFed/status/335829209966583808) Courtside tweetings. Fancy breaking Me!! As Captain Manning would say... Stupid Boy
:p
Fed takes it 7-6 , 6-4
oh well , every cloud has a silver lining , and that will come 2morrow :lol:
benoit paire loses 6-7, 4-6, fedX on into the final. had he cut out the drop shots, the dfs and the non lobs he might have seen a closer result
RoastLamb
18-05-2013, 21:55
:grrr: I hate Rafa-Fed finals.
supergran
18-05-2013, 23:15
vamos rafa
supergran
18-05-2013, 23:16
Vamos Rafa!!!!
Vamos Rafa!!!!
We heard you the first time :lol:
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 12:41
This women's final is a snoozefest so far. All Serena and nothing else. Disappointing.
Serena is just too powerful , look at those biceps shes got , no other woman is gonna be able to compete with that !!
Her power is just too much for them
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 12:56
Yes, but it's too bad she doesn't have any real competitors. Shazza and Aza look incompetent next to her and they are #2 and #3!!!
JAMES4578
19-05-2013, 13:23
At least Azarenka has beaten Serena this year but no chance this time as Serena takes it 6-1,6-3 though Vika has only ever won 1 clay title.Serena used to be more vulnerable on clay but not much sign the last few events,though last time she took the French was in 2002.
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 14:20
:sad: Am sensing the crowd is 70% pro-Fed.
JAMES4578
19-05-2013, 14:35
Not making much diference though,Rafa already a double break up at 4-1.
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 14:37
Not getting too excited coz this has happened before. Rafa wins first set easily then Fed comes roaring back to win.
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 14:48
Boy the crowd hardly cheer when Rafa wins a point or game but when he loses they cheer and cheer. Sickening.
I'm not getting too excited either. RF does this now gives away the first set only to come back at his opponent for the win. Just hope Rafa can find a way past for a win.
The crowd cheering every point won by RF can't help Rafa.
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 14:55
The crowd are even booing now but i think that's coz Fed is giving such a poor show (so far).
JAMES4578
19-05-2013, 15:05
A set and 3-1 to Rafa, can't see Fed coming back from this and it could have been another break. Whilst in the one sense it's good to see Fed humbled I'd rather see a more competitive final. Rafa certainly on song but Roger has given so much away.
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 15:06
I don't know if it's so much Fed giving it away rather than having it taken from him.
5-2 - hope this isn't the Fed on the comeback trail. :grrr:
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 15:19
I know. :hide:
Vamos Rafa!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Congrats to Rafa - brilliant. :dance: :swingin: :swingin: :swingin: :pirate: :trophy:
JAMES4578
19-05-2013, 15:30
Fed left it a bit late,Rafa supreme in taking it 6-1, 6-3 but not the most exciting final. Fed though not looking the same force on clay nowadays.
RoastLamb
19-05-2013, 15:42
:boogie::dance::yahoo::boogie::dance::yahoo:
:trophy:
Well done Rafa! :cheer: :cheer: :dance: :yahoo: :trophy:
supergran
19-05-2013, 15:52
Brilliant Rafa!! Well done!!:dance::bravo::cheer:
patmoren
19-05-2013, 16:40
That result and the way it was done has made my day.
Cant wait to watch this on replay !!!
Good 4 Rafa
Sallydaisy
19-05-2013, 17:10
6'1, 6'3 ...
:laugh::laugh::laugh:
banskogirl
19-05-2013, 17:14
Wayhey Rafa! :boogie: and made it look so easy :)
WOW!!!!!!! Why oh why did I change my FTM from a 2 set win for Rafa to 3 sets? I thought about how he'd lost sets to lesser players recently and decided maybe Fed would get one from him...........how wrong was I. Well done Rafa. But for trying to accumulate a few points to keep his ranking up as much as poss, I'd say Andy may as well decide to skip RG now.
Only got around to watching the final yesterday evening as always so busy at weekends these days with house stuff!
Very impressive from Rafa I must say - he definately looks back to his best. Fed definately wasn't at his best but he wasn't allowed to be. Looks like he has run out of ideas big time against Rafa on clay.
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