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11-15-2012, 07:44 AM
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Legend
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Baghdatis (2005 Australian Open)
So we all remember Baghdatis' fantastic 2006 AO run where he lost to Fed in a 4 set final, after beating some stiff competition along the way.
However I totally forgot about his run the year before. Opposed to being unseeded, like in 2006, Marcos had to qualify. In the first round he beat fellow qualifier Federico Luzzi in 5 sets. In the second round he beat #22 seed Ivan Ljubicic in 4. In the third round he beat #13 seed Tommy Robredo in straight sets. Then in the 4th round he was beaten in straights by Roger, though the third set reached a TB. Marcos is the epitome of a flash in the pan. His 2006 season was excellent, but since 2006 Wimbledon he has played 21 slams and advanced to the 4th round only three times and a single quarter final (07 Wimbledon). His 2012 highlights are limited to smashing 4 rackets in a row. What is Marcos' ceiling for 2013? Top 20? He is ranked 33 now and 27 years old. |
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11-15-2012, 07:47 AM
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Professional
Join Date: Sep 2010
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His former coach Miles mcglaghan stated the games moved on too much for Marcos.
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11-15-2012, 10:17 AM
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G.O.A.T.
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Bristol, England
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The late Federico Luzzi. He was only 28 when he passed away, poor chap.
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11-15-2012, 10:26 AM
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Semi-Pro
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Perhaps he can cling onto those ephemeral moments when he still looks like a world beater, especially in his grasscourt matches with Murray this year.
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11-15-2012, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Ometepe, Krec'h Morvan, Queyras, Kerguelen Islands, Sierra del Diablo, etc.
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i still have hope in marcos... and i'm hoping for a good 2013 !  his 2005 AO run was good, indeed (and a confirmation of his good showing against roger at the previous USO)... too bad he injured his wrist (i think ?) soon after. |
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11-15-2012, 11:10 AM
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The guy has unbelievable potential but almost zero focus and/or motivation. He will always be dangerous, particularly on faster surfaces, but a consistent run through a stacked draw? Not so much. The one match I will hold on to with positive thoughts for Marcos was the epic USO contest with 'Dre. Even in defeat, I think it was more of a positive than any subsequent victory. He's had a big win or two since but never with a good follow-up run.
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11-15-2012, 12:03 PM
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Professional
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Faster courts and faster balls benefited him greatly. Such compact strokes, he would have been much more dangerous in the 90s.
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11-15-2012, 01:09 PM
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Legend
Join Date: Jan 2005
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If they banned poly to tip the scales back to all around skill over fitness and endurance, Bags would be back in business.
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