ATP 250: Qatar Open (Doha) Jan. 5-10
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veroniquem
Bionic Poster
By the way Nadal is still in the tournament in doubles. He has just beaten the German team.
Roddick-Hanescu. I think Hanescu stands a good chance of beating Roddick. The top 3 seeds should win tomorrow, probably in straights.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
I don't understand why they're playing the 4 quarters tomorrow. Are they gonna play the final on Saturday?
seffina
G.O.A.T.
I believe they are. It says from the 5th to the 10th. Their weekend is Friday/Saturday, right? So Sunday would be the first day of the work week.
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veroniquem
Bionic Poster
You're right, I've just checked and the last day is Saturday.
DarthMaul
Professional
Tarsier
Professional
Yeah, I hope Hanescu won't stop here and beats Roddick
Haha, that would be great for him but still I'm all for Roddick - just think he and Rafa would be more fun than Rafa and Hanescu
DarthMaul
Professional
Haha, that would be great for him but still I'm all for Roddick - just think he and Rafa would be more fun than Rafa and Hanescu
Well, I'm Romanian so I want Hanescu to win!
Tarsier
Professional
Well, your man's quite impressive so far... Nice lob from him to finish off the game...
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Hanescu is in big trouble right now.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
First set for Roddick
Love Game
Talk Tennis Guru
Results - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Singles - Second Round
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [Q] K Beck (SVK) 61 62
[2] R Federer (SUI) d A Seppi (ITA) 63 63
[3] A Murray (GBR) d P Petzschner (GER) 62 64
[4] A Roddick (USA) d [WC] A Clement (FRA) 63 75
[5] [WC] G Monfils (FRA) d N Devilder (FRA) 75 76(4)
[8] P Kohlschreiber (GER) d K Vliegen (BEL) 64 67(4) 64
V Hanescu (ROU) d M Youzhny (RUS) 62 64
S Stakhovsky (UKR) d [Q] A Peya (AUT) 75 63
Doubles - Quarter-finals
[1] D Nestor (CAN) / N Zimonjic (SRB) d L Kubot (POL) / D Tursunov (RUS) 75 64
F Santoro (FRA) / M Youzhny (RUS) d [2] J Coetzee (RSA) / W Moodie (RSA) 75 76(2)
[WC] M Lopez (ESP) / R Nadal (ESP) d [4] C Kas (GER) / P Kohlschreiber (GER) 67(7) 64 10-3
J Cerretani (USA) / V Hanescu (ROU) d P Petzschner (GER) / A Peya (AUT) 64 76(8)
Singles - Second Round
[1] R Nadal (ESP) d [Q] K Beck (SVK) 61 62
[2] R Federer (SUI) d A Seppi (ITA) 63 63
[3] A Murray (GBR) d P Petzschner (GER) 62 64
[4] A Roddick (USA) d [WC] A Clement (FRA) 63 75
[5] [WC] G Monfils (FRA) d N Devilder (FRA) 75 76(4)
[8] P Kohlschreiber (GER) d K Vliegen (BEL) 64 67(4) 64
V Hanescu (ROU) d M Youzhny (RUS) 62 64
S Stakhovsky (UKR) d [Q] A Peya (AUT) 75 63
Doubles - Quarter-finals
[1] D Nestor (CAN) / N Zimonjic (SRB) d L Kubot (POL) / D Tursunov (RUS) 75 64
F Santoro (FRA) / M Youzhny (RUS) d [2] J Coetzee (RSA) / W Moodie (RSA) 75 76(2)
[WC] M Lopez (ESP) / R Nadal (ESP) d [4] C Kas (GER) / P Kohlschreiber (GER) 67(7) 64 10-3
J Cerretani (USA) / V Hanescu (ROU) d P Petzschner (GER) / A Peya (AUT) 64 76(8)
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dushan1610
Rookie
dushan1610
Rookie
dushan1610
Rookie
Roddick defeat Hanescu 6:3, 6:2
dushan1610
Rookie
Next Match: Rafael Nadal - Gael Monfils
dushan1610
Rookie
Nadal - Monfils
Tip: Nadal
Comment: It hurts me to pick against Monfils because I rate him so highly, but after thinking he had a chance against Nadal back in Paris then to see him ambushed made me realise he is still a little bit off before he beats this sort of creme. The Spaniard has showed no hangover effects from the festive season, losing just one game to the veteran magician Santoro and 3 to the capable Karol Beck. His knee problems seem a distant memory and things are looking up for the world number one ahead of yet another tilt at that elusive Australian Open crown, and he'll see a final showdown with Federer as the only decent result here this week. Monfils has dispatched of claycourt pair Hernych and Devilder easily enough, but the step up in class here is indescribable. The only area I can see him troubling Nadal is on the serve, and if that weapon is not firing well enough then I'll think he'll be outdone at his own game from the back of the court. He will need to load up on a few forehands and put some extra sting in his shots, as even his renewed patience and consistency won't suffice to disturb the Rafa kingdom.
NADAL and MONFILS statistics in this year
Tip: Nadal
Comment: It hurts me to pick against Monfils because I rate him so highly, but after thinking he had a chance against Nadal back in Paris then to see him ambushed made me realise he is still a little bit off before he beats this sort of creme. The Spaniard has showed no hangover effects from the festive season, losing just one game to the veteran magician Santoro and 3 to the capable Karol Beck. His knee problems seem a distant memory and things are looking up for the world number one ahead of yet another tilt at that elusive Australian Open crown, and he'll see a final showdown with Federer as the only decent result here this week. Monfils has dispatched of claycourt pair Hernych and Devilder easily enough, but the step up in class here is indescribable. The only area I can see him troubling Nadal is on the serve, and if that weapon is not firing well enough then I'll think he'll be outdone at his own game from the back of the court. He will need to load up on a few forehands and put some extra sting in his shots, as even his renewed patience and consistency won't suffice to disturb the Rafa kingdom.
NADAL and MONFILS statistics in this year
Nadal_Freak
Banned
Here is the link to the streaming for those not getting it. http://atdhe.net/live-tv-2024.html
6rump
Rookie
Hustle plus accuracy = Andy wins 63, 62
Love that point Andy is moving so well, i think Roddick will face Nadal in the semi's (if monfils unload his sick forehand that would be a diffrent story).... Some advice for Roddick's game if he face Nadal is, don't be affraid to hit Backhand DTL coz Nadal love to hit cross court and that shot will destruct Nadal's rythm little bit....
dushan1610
Rookie
Monfils defeat Nadal 64 64
dushan1610
Rookie
NEXT MATCH:::::::::::::
(8)Philipp Kohlschreiber(GER)
VS (2)Roger Federer(SUI)
(8)Philipp Kohlschreiber(GER)
VS (2)Roger Federer(SUI)
dushan1610
Rookie
Match: Federer - Kohlschreiber
Tip: Federer
Comment: Federer looking to get as much confidence as possible ahead of the A/open an Fed is playing some good Tennis right now an espically on is troubled forehand wing.Like we seen against Starace we seen the same against Seppi some stunning backhand shots from the former world number 1 an serving to is usal high standard.Kohly is also playing well an he`s started this season off very good just like last year showing how comfortable he is playing on the Australian hard courts.Fed an Kohly have met twice with Fed taking the honours in both matches both wins coming in Halle on the Grass.Kohly will defintely test Roger an could make the first set very tight but im backing Fed to come through an set up a Semi-final showdown with Murray.
Tip: Federer
Comment: Federer looking to get as much confidence as possible ahead of the A/open an Fed is playing some good Tennis right now an espically on is troubled forehand wing.Like we seen against Starace we seen the same against Seppi some stunning backhand shots from the former world number 1 an serving to is usal high standard.Kohly is also playing well an he`s started this season off very good just like last year showing how comfortable he is playing on the Australian hard courts.Fed an Kohly have met twice with Fed taking the honours in both matches both wins coming in Halle on the Grass.Kohly will defintely test Roger an could make the first set very tight but im backing Fed to come through an set up a Semi-final showdown with Murray.
norbac
Legend
Wow! I wish I could have seen Nadal vs. Monfils!!! Stupid work!!!
Uh, has anyone checked up on Nadal_Freak? Is he ok???
I would bet on Monfils beating Roddick to make it to the semi...if I was a betting gal that is!
Lol, I haven't seen Nadal_Freak in a while.
By the way, Monfils/Roddick is the semifinal, I'm thinking Murray/Monfils for the final.
Topaz
Legend
Ah yes, woops...I meant to the final...any idea if TTC is at least showing the final?
seffina
G.O.A.T.
They aren't as far as I know... they are showing the Brisbane final, though.
DarthFed
Hall of Fame
Wow! I wish I could have seen Nadal vs. Monfils!!! Stupid work!!!
Uh, has anyone checked up on Nadal_Freak? Is he ok???
I would bet on Monfils beating Roddick to make it to the semi...if I was a betting gal that is!
He hasn't posted since Nadal lost i think
