Who is Paul-Henri Mathieu? - Page 2

elpolaco84 · 02-13-2012, 03:23 PM

From wiki: Mathieu is known for being able to hit heavy groundstrokes from both wings and his topspin forehand is probably his biggest weapon. A relatively popular, well-liked player despite his inconsistent career results

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul-Henri_Mathieu

norbac · 02-13-2012, 05:16 PM

A knee injury took him out of the game last year if I'm not mistaken. Shame, I really enjoy watching Mathieu play.

gavna · 02-13-2012, 05:18 PM

He had a major knee injury and had issues with lingering pain and stiffness after the surgery.....he has been going thru major rehab and pain management for over a year. He has stated in the French press recently that his knee has stopped hurting finally and he went on a new fitness regimen to get a bit lighter and take stress off the joint and move better.

Jugulator · 02-14-2012, 06:03 AM

Incredible come back. I remember DelPo struggling his first few matches after his long injury break, but Matthieu is back with a blast

CCNM · 02-14-2012, 12:15 PM

Uhhh, I know he was one of the models in the 2009 ATP calendar.

Mustard · 02-14-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tammo

He played a great match against Nadal at RG in 06' or 07'. I think he lost in 4 close sets, something like 7-5 5-7 4-6 6-7

2006 French Open, Round of 32. Nadal won 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, with the match lasting 4 hours and 53 minutes. It was Nadal's 56th win in a row on clay.

forthegame · 02-14-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jakemcclain32

I've truly never heard of this guy. He took two qualifying matches in the Open Sud De France before losing in the final, then took all qualifiers and beat Feliciano Lopez today. Currently he's #734 in the world.

Who is this guy?

How long have you been watching tennis? He's been around for a while..

jakemcclain32 · 02-14-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by forthegame

How long have you been watching tennis? He's been around for a while..

First match I ever saw was Becker-Curran in the 85 Wimbledon final.
That's how long. Could be that I really started paying attention to players outside the top 15 since 2010, so that might explain it. Even then, he was in those ranks.

I'm amazed he flew under my radar too. Happens I guess.

axel89 · 02-15-2012, 04:44 PM

ahh man he lost to davydenko in 3 sets

02-13-2012, 03:23 PM	#21
elpolaco84 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 291	From wiki: Mathieu is known for being able to hit heavy groundstrokes from both wings and his topspin forehand is probably his biggest weapon. A relatively popular, well-liked player despite his inconsistent career results http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul-Henri_Mathieu __________________ "The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for"

02-13-2012, 05:16 PM	#22
norbac Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,822	A knee injury took him out of the game last year if I'm not mistaken. Shame, I really enjoy watching Mathieu play. __________________ "It was like watching Dolgopolov, except that it all made sense"- Mikhail Youzhny on Evgeny Donskoy

02-14-2012, 12:15 PM	#25
CCNM Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM USA Posts: 2,779	Uhhh, I know he was one of the models in the 2009 ATP calendar. __________________ Favorites: S Kuznetsova, M Baghdadis. J Jankovic, Henin, Gonzo, Federer, Nadal, A Sanchez-Vicario, Boris Becker, G Sabatini, A Mauresmo

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