DRAW JC is seeded #1 in Marseille after Federer withdrew from the tournament. Some players to watch out for in JC's half are Nieminen, Srichaphan, Escude and Enquist. A tough draw especially since all the qualifiers are in the other half but at least so are Safin and Miryni. =)
Hopefully JC won't have to play until Wednesday so that he can have a nice rest and start fresh.
>> tournament draw
AUDIO CLIPS Last two clips from Rotterdam
>> after defeating Miryni
>> after the final
QUOTES Ferrero: “One set too many”
The 31st ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament lasted a little too long for Juan Carlos Ferrero. The Spaniard, who will rank second in the world as of tomorrow morning, had the better opportunities during the second set. He had two breakpoints during the seventh game, but failed to use them.
“Lleyton fought like a lion, and appeared to be incredibly fit. He seemed to be wherever I played the ball. Admittedly, he has played fewer sets this tournament. I had two opportunities, but missed one by hitting a stray forehand and the other by hitting the ball in the net.”
Ferrero was disappointed, but not dejected: “I have played several great matches here, and was nearly knocked out of the tournament. Maybe it was simply one set too many.” “Lleyton Hewitt is playing well. He previously ranked first in the world, and he’s on his way back. I feel fully-recovered, and intend to play in Marseille next week, so that I can gain additional indoor experience.’’
Hopefully JC won't have to play until Wednesday so that he can have a nice rest and start fresh.
>> tournament draw
AUDIO CLIPS Last two clips from Rotterdam
>> after defeating Miryni
>> after the final
QUOTES Ferrero: “One set too many”
The 31st ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament lasted a little too long for Juan Carlos Ferrero. The Spaniard, who will rank second in the world as of tomorrow morning, had the better opportunities during the second set. He had two breakpoints during the seventh game, but failed to use them.
“Lleyton fought like a lion, and appeared to be incredibly fit. He seemed to be wherever I played the ball. Admittedly, he has played fewer sets this tournament. I had two opportunities, but missed one by hitting a stray forehand and the other by hitting the ball in the net.”
Ferrero was disappointed, but not dejected: “I have played several great matches here, and was nearly knocked out of the tournament. Maybe it was simply one set too many.” “Lleyton Hewitt is playing well. He previously ranked first in the world, and he’s on his way back. I feel fully-recovered, and intend to play in Marseille next week, so that I can gain additional indoor experience.’’
