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Post by Corina2605 on Jul 17, 2008 10:31:38 GMT
Ok, thought I would start a news thread (we don't have one). There is an article about a radio interview with Gaston Gaudio in clarin today, which I thought needs to be posted here  www.clarin.com/diario/2008/07/16/um/m-01716586.htmGaudio, con ganas de volver al circuito ATP
23:45El tenista de Temperley, inactivo desde hace seis meses, pidió ranking protegido y espera por una wildcard para ingresar a algún torneo oficial. "Ahora la tengo que luchar. Sin garra no se llega a ningún lado", contó. Zabaleta también regresaría.Habría Gato otra vez. Gastón Gaudio volvería a jugar en el circuito ATP. Después de seis meses de inactividad (su último partido fue la derrota ante el español Santiago Ventura en Viña del Mar el 28 de enero), el tenista de Temperley pidió ranking protegido para volver al circuito. Mariano Zabaleta también utilizó el mismo método. En declaraciones al programa "Un buen momento" por La Red, Gaudio afirmó: "Estoy ahí, a ver si puedo volver a jugar. Con Mariano (Zabaleta) nunca sentimos que estábamos más afuera que adentro. Es verdad que estábamos un poco cansados después de estar jugando desde tan chicos". Hoy Gaudio ocupa el puesto 587 del ranking mundial, pero al pedir ranking protegido se ubicaría alrededor del puesto 200. "Pedimos el ranking protegido, después de ahí espero que nos den algún wildcard para empezar a lucharla. Hay que poner garra, sin garra no se llega a nada. Hoy por hoy, faltan dos meses para que vuelva a jugar. Pero tampoco pasa por la desesperación de querer volver ya. Cuando pasen los seis meses que se requieren veremos", dijo. En reiteradas entrevistas, el tenista contó que necesitaba desenchufarse, pero a seis meses del parate, la situación es otra. "Creo que la motivación es la necesidad de competir que no se pierde por nada del mundo. Hace cuatro meses que estoy buscando adrenalina en otras cosas pero no la encuentro, no hay como el tenis. Eso es lo que más extraña cualquier deportista. Quizás no vuelva nunca al nivel que tenía. Yo iba a Roland Garros cuando tenía 24 y me quería comer a todos. Hoy esa fuerza la tienen genios como Nadal que ganó Wimbledon después de ganar Rolanga. Si vuelvo, vuelvo cien por ciento, a full. Para volver a medias me quedo en mi casa". Por su parte, le dedicó elogios a Del Potro y a Franco Davin, su ex coach. "Me pone muy contento lo de Delpo –ganó su primer título de ATP en Stuttgart el domingo último- , primero por Franco que es mi amigo y después por Juan Martín que es un pendejo y ya esta ahí metido. Cuando me preguntaban siempre decía que de los nuevos el único que me gustaba era Juan Martín." |
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Post by Corina2605 on Jul 17, 2008 10:43:28 GMT
Ok, I will try to summarize and translae the main parts of the article. Main point of the article: Gaston confirms that he and Mariano will return to the ATP tour again  They will try to get protected ranking to return to the circuit. G's quotes: "Mariano and I never felt that we were more out of tennis than returning to play again. It is true that we were a bit tired after having played tennis since we were kids." " We will ask for a protected ranking, afterwards we hope to receive wildcards in order to start fighting back. We need to fight, without fight we will get nowhere. Right now I need two months until I will start to play again. " Then G says that he misses tennis that he couldn't find the adrenaline that tennis gave him. He also says that he is happy Del Potro won in Stuttgart his first title. ________________________________________________ Good news, isn't it ? |
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Post by reiko on Jul 17, 2008 13:47:40 GMT
Thanks Corina for the good news and translation.
I read similar article in La Nacion, which has an extra bit of information:
Zabaleta acompañará a Juan Mónaco al torneo de Cincinatti -empezará el 28 del actual- para ayudarlo con los entrenamientos, ya que Francisco Mastelli, su coach, no podrá viajar.
I'm only too happpy right now.
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Post by louiselpp on Jul 17, 2008 16:29:01 GMT
thanks for the news girls...  |
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Post by Corina2605 on Jul 17, 2008 20:34:32 GMT
Reiko - poor you in rainy Kitz  It is hard to believe that some years ago we were so happy to find a mountain of real ice on the venue! In Ole there is another article www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2008/07/17/tenis/01716937.html with some more details on Mariano's and Gaston's plans to start playing again "Ahora nos dieron ganas..."
El Gato deslizó que podría volver con su amigo Zabaleta. Por lo pronto, ya pidió ranking protegido.
JORGE VIALE | jviale@ole.com.arRecién llegado de Bariloche, donde pasó unos días con su amigo Mariano Zabaleta viendo cómo caía muy poca nieve, Gastón Gaudio da pistas de que un probable regreso al circuito no debería sorprender. "Estoy ahí, esperando a ver si puedo volver a jugar. Tengo el ranking protegido, así que debo esperar un mes más". Para que el congelamiento del ranking funcione, el jugador debe estar seis meses fuera del circuito. El último partido oficial del ex campeón de Roland Garros fue el 28 de enero ante el español Santiago Ventura en el ATP de Viña del Mar, Chile. En la misma situación está Mariano Zabaleta. Nunca nos sentimos más afuera que adentro. Queríamos parar un poco, había sido mucho viaje, desde los 15 años, y estábamos cansados. La cabeza no nos daba más. Ahora nos diero ganas, si se puede y tenemos la fuerza para hacerlo a full , dijo el Gato en Un buen momento, por Radio La Red. La motivacion es la competencia, que no se compara con ningún trabajo en el mundo. Es una necesidad, no hay nada que compare esos nervios previos a entrar a la cancha. Esta sensación de competencia te la puede dar la ruleta cuando está girando la bola... Eso es lo que más se extraña. Se puede sentir jugando en Rolanga o un ATP. Por ahí nunca volvamos al nivel de antes, los momentos, las sintonías son distintas dependiendo de la edad , comentó el Gato, de 30 años. La idea de comenzar una pretemporada con Zabaleta a fin de año para regresar en 2009, así como el proyecto más firme de arrancar con un programa de TV al estilo Tenis Pro pero con otro nombre, aparecía entre los objetivos de Gaudio hace varias semanas. Con el ranking, habrá que pedir alguna invitación y lucharla. Ponerle garra sin garra no se llega a nada. El tema es estar en buena forma, entrenarse. Si tomo la decisión, vuelvo 100%, a full. Para pasarla mal, ya lo hice el año pasado. _______________________________________________________________ Things we don't know already from the other articles: Gaston and Mariano just returned from their (probably skiing or snowboarding) holiday in Bariloche Gaston says that they were both tired of travelling but that now they are motivated again and strong enough to start to play again "a full". Gaston's plan is to start a pre-season with Mariano at the end of the year in order to return to the tour in 2009, and also to start a new TV show (like tenispro, but with another name) |
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Post by Greg on Jul 18, 2008 3:04:53 GMT
So basically they will start intense practice in 2 months and competition match level play in 2009 am i right
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Post by louiselppp on Jul 18, 2008 8:05:10 GMT
Those are Gastons plans... Thank you Mr Gaudio for telling the world your plans... this is really appreciated ! |
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Post by Greg on Aug 6, 2008 21:53:07 GMT
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Post by Greg on Aug 6, 2008 21:58:13 GMT
Also, Mariano had played three matches this year and Gaston has only played two. Mariano's ranking is at 961 while Gaston's is at 585. How is this possible?
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Post by Corina2605 on Aug 7, 2008 17:43:08 GMT
Thanks Greg for the video It's hard to dislike him. Gaston's ranking is better than Mariano's because Gaston played some matches at challenger touranments in autumn last year while Mariano didn't play anymore after US Open. The points in the ranking represent the points gained in the last 12 months. |
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Post by Corina2605 on Aug 13, 2008 21:04:39 GMT
Hola a todos!! While we are following the Olympics and hope that the right guys win the medals, Mariano is busy playing with kids. Vale posted some link in the GG email group with pics from a clinic in Bariloche. www.bariloche2000.com/article.php?story=2008081301170183Here are some of the pics, enjoy   The article says that it was planed that M did the clinic, but he brought along Gaston, surpise They are both on vacation in Bariloche. Mariano offered his racket with which he won Bastad, and Gaston offered his RG 04 racket. Lucky kids |
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Post by Corina2605 on Aug 13, 2008 21:06:06 GMT
Oh well, that was not really the way I wanted the pics to be posted, but it's kind of nice Check the link for more pics Isn't M adorable? |
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Post by Louiselllp on Aug 13, 2008 22:51:49 GMT
Corina Thank you for posting these!! (you are getting very good at posting pics!!!) |
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Post by louiselpp on Aug 13, 2008 23:20:57 GMT
Definitely Lucky Kids...
And those Kids will definitely treasure both for ever... guaranteed...
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Post by Greg on Aug 25, 2008 11:31:00 GMT
Anything???
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Post by reiko on Sept 17, 2008 22:05:02 GMT
Hearsay: Mariano will take care of Pico Monaco for the time being - I guess until Pico finds a new coach. Hope Monaco will play Bercy (qualies) so that I will have a chance to see both of them... |
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Post by Corina2605 on Sept 19, 2008 18:45:36 GMT
Is this official Reiko? Would be good news Mariano is currently watching DC in Bs As and cheering for his friends with Gaudio and Pico Monaco Anyone has coverage? Vamos Argentina! |
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Post by DAUSSYK on Sept 21, 2008 17:22:44 GMT
I WANT JUST TO KNOW IF mariano will play tennis next year ;D |
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Post by Greg on Sept 22, 2008 20:20:28 GMT
No one knows yet, the ball is in his court |
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Post by Corina2605 on Sept 23, 2008 7:35:09 GMT
The question can't be answered yet, but we do know that Gaston and Mariano practiced yesterday the whole day in Vilas Raquet Club in Bs As. In the morning they did physical work, in the afternoon the played tennis, coached by Chela's coach (and Lucas's friend  Mariano Monachesi. Definitely a good sign Source: www.infobae.com/contenidos/405019-101094-0-La-vuelta-del-GatoCongrats to Argentina on making the Davis Cup final I am very excited about the final against Spain |
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Post by Greg on Oct 3, 2008 2:44:33 GMT
<a href="http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/Glab113/?action=view¤t=n627340609_1187768_7957.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/Glab113/n627340609_1187768_7957.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Mariano and Gaston in a conference somewhere. Looks recent! Let's hope for some tennis action soon...
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Post by Greg on Oct 3, 2008 2:45:14 GMT
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Post by Greg on Oct 5, 2008 5:51:22 GMT
I am writing this message with such great joy...
A poster in the Challenger thread for the Week 43: Copa Petrobras Buenos Aires [Buenos Aires] said
Creo que vuelve el GATO GAUDIO CON ZABALA ! ojalá
Which another poster translated to...
hat he thinks Gastón "El Gato" Gaudio and Mariano Zabaleta are coming back to play this tourney.
Now I do know that this is not a reliable source but still it in in Mariano's home city.
His ranking is to low to be on the entry list for md or an alternate but if he asked for a wild card I am sure that they would give him one in 2 seconds.
HOPE!!!
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Post by Greg on Oct 5, 2008 6:01:39 GMT
Also, according to numerous posters on M.T.F. Mariano is bringing back tennis pro with Chela and a few other Argie. The new episode airs on Monday.
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Post by louiselep on Oct 5, 2008 9:48:35 GMT
Thanks for the positive vibes Greg! I heard the Gaston wildcard rumour too - but not the added Mariano element.... - I have heard other rumours too.... all positive rumours!!! No negativity required Corina - can you do your "thing" regarding the new series of Tenis Pro? - thank you |
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Post by daussyk on Oct 5, 2008 13:39:05 GMT
very very good news with out mariano and gaston it was less interesting ;D so i will begin to look the tennis  |
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Post by Corina2605 on Oct 5, 2008 15:41:39 GMT
Thanks for the positive vibes Greg! I heard the Gaston wildcard rumour too - but not the added Mariano element.... - I have heard other rumours too.... all positive rumours!!! No negativity required Corina - can you do your "thing" regarding the new series of Tenis Pro? - thank you Yes, of course chief |
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Post by Greg on Oct 6, 2008 2:00:00 GMT
Hmm, a somewhat reliable poster in MTF said that Gaston won't play the Buenos Aires challenger, but it's just paper news so nothing confirmed. But Mariano still might play it. And yes Corina if you could recap the TennisPro episode for us it would be awesome.
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Post by Greg on Oct 6, 2008 2:03:59 GMT
Gaudio: “I´ve only just started training and I´ll return when I think I´m ready, I don´t want to feel embarrassed on court.”
This was this weekend and this means he won't be playing at the Buenos Aires Challenger.
Still a chance for M.
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Post by louiselllp on Oct 6, 2008 8:35:43 GMT
Greg - dont get your hopes up -
I really dont think this will happen....
Nice idea - but in reality - maybe next year...
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www.clarin.com/diario/2008/07/16/um/m-01716586.htm
It is hard to believe that some years ago we were so happy to find a mountain of real ice on the venue!
Mariano Monachesi. Definitely a good sign 