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Post by daussyk on Jan 20, 2009 14:43:32 GMT
yes it's so good to see you again on the court
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Post by Louise Lewis-Price on Jan 20, 2009 19:51:47 GMT
ar.sports.yahoo.com/19012009/40/d-sport-zabaleta-regresa-triunfo-challenger-chileno.htmlZabaleta regresa con un triunfo en challenger chileno (lunes 19 de enero, 9:19 PM) (Publicidad) Iquique, Chile, 19 de enero (Télam).- El tenista argentino Mariano Zabaleta, a casi un año de su anterior partido oficial, regresó hoy con un triunfo sobre el brasileño Rogerio Dutra Da Silva por 7-6 y 6-3 por la primera ronda del challenger chileno de Iquique, región ubicada unos 1.800 kilómetros al norte de Santiago. El tandilense, de 30 años, ubicado en el puesto 1.140 del ranking mundial, superó al brasileño (24 años y 235 en el escalafón) en el primer enfrentamiento entre ambos por el circuito ATP. Su próximo rival en los octavos de final del torneo, jugado sobre polvo de ladrillo con premios por 35 mil dólares, será el ganador del cruce entre el serbio Boris Pashanski (172) y el italiano Enrico Burzi (318). El último partido de Zabaleta, ex 21ro. del mundo y ganador de tres títulos ATP, fue la derrota con el misionero Diego Hartfield por la primera rueda del torneo de Viña del Mar, a fines de enero del año pasado. "Estoy contento porque, tras un año sin jugar profesionalmente, volver con una victoria es algo muy bueno. De a poco, quiero tomar ritmo de competencia", le comentó el tandilense a Télam, después de su victoria. A continuación, el cordobés Mariano Puerta, finalista de Roland Garros 2005, se enfrentaba con el español Carlos Poch-Gradín, en otro de los partidos destacados. Por su parte, Gastón Gaudio, campeón del Grand Slam parisino en 2004 e invitado especialmente por la organización, jugará mañana con el italiano Alessio Di Mauro (240). (Télam).- fgb-acm-da 19/01/2009 20:19
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Post by lousielp on Jan 21, 2009 22:41:52 GMT
Programacion Jueves 22-01 Cancha central : Joao Souza (Bra) vs Pablo Cuevas (Uru) (11:00 hrs) Guillermo Hormazabal (Chi) vs Juan Pablo Amado (Arg) Boris Pashanski (Srb) vs Mariano Zabaleta (Arg) Gastón Gaudio (Arg) vs Diego Hartfield (Arg) Cancha 1 Conor Nilans (Irl) vs Juan Pablo Brzezicki (Arg) (11:00 hrs) Diego Alvarez (Arg) vs Ricardo Hocevar (Bra) ***** The Faces In the Crowd    ;D   ;D will be with you again !!! Best of Luck from Us All!!!! |
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Post by Louise Lewis-Price on Jan 22, 2009 18:04:29 GMT
Can someone cover the start of this match? I have to get Lucas to bed and dont think I will manage this in time (don't tell him Mariano's playing.... I'll never get him to sleep!!!!!! - and unfortunately I need him to get to sleep today ) Here is the scoreboard www.tenislimite.cl/en_vivo_1.htm - hit refresh every few minutes or so... best of luck Mariano!! |
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Post by Louise Lewis-Price on Jan 22, 2009 19:55:57 GMT
Boris took set one 3-6 Mariano is leading 4-1 in the second!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VIDEO FEED!! www.cormudesi.cl/TarapacaTV.htmlMariano takes the set 6-1 (thank you to William on the Scoreboard Site for providing the TV feed link!!) Down a break in the third and being "very animated!" but its great to really see him on court!!! 1-5 down - Mariano breaks back to 2-5 There's so much positivity in this match - despite the scoreline Mariano also nearly broke back again! - very nearly! - as I said this match showed lots of fighting back Sorry Mariano We did not see the last point - as Lucas decided to (accidently!!!) turn the computer off at that moment... - amazing timing that child!!! - he did do lots of cheering for you though!!! congrats on a great return this week - looking forward to more! |
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Post by reiko on Jan 22, 2009 20:09:44 GMT
I'm with you, Louise. Vamos, Mariano!
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Post by Corina2605 on Jan 22, 2009 20:47:29 GMT
I am impressed, even live stream for this tournament Unfortunately I missed the whole match, but it's a positive result and M showed lots of fighting spirit. I think this was a good tournament for Mariano, he got match practice and he is fit. Next week can come |
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Post by Greg on Jan 23, 2009 3:51:11 GMT
Great for Mariano to get back on the court, nice won in the first round, and taking 5 seed to 3 sets!
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Post by Jelena on Jan 23, 2009 12:50:51 GMT
It's nice to see you back on tour Mariano |
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Post by kitzfan on Jan 23, 2009 19:28:01 GMT
It is really great having Mariano back on tour! It would be only better to be able to watch the matches in person! Come to Europe por favor!!!!!!!!
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Post by Jelena on Jan 23, 2009 21:34:34 GMT
Btw, Mariano has climbed the mount atp until # 1389 roundabout.
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Post by lousielp on Jan 24, 2009 11:24:53 GMT
Thanks Jelena - but I have a better position... 1140 - Zabaleta, Mariano (ARG) 10 -1 2 Maybe I should have mentioned in the first post - I wasnt going to post ranking positions here (until they actually mean something) as they may add to the pressure cooker (I know what I mean.... ) We all know what he's real ranking should be - but if the "computer" wants him to be there - then fine - Wild Cards and Protections (+/- 174) and friendly Tournament Directors will be the keys this year - and lots of support from us if we can get there in person too |
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Post by lousiellp on Jan 24, 2009 11:30:33 GMT
The actual result of this weeks "Mountain Climbing" is really big He got back on Court again, Played 2 Official Matches And Won one !!! (in straight sets too!) And made lots of people in Internet-Land (not just here) very happy indeed Message for Mariano... Its great you were coaching Monaco last year Its great you were considered for Joint-DC Captain - but for 2009 at least - I think you are best playing Official matches again - its where you belong - (coaching and DC Captains will have to wait a bit longer for you!!!) best wishes Louise |
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Post by Louise Lewis-Price on Jan 25, 2009 8:15:23 GMT
(side note - please dont copy posts from here to MTF - the people on MTF know this board exists - and are very very very welcome here.... MTF = big "city" type of board this board = specialist community "village" .... - thanks ) Just a reminder!! |
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Post by Louise Lewis-Price on Jan 31, 2009 1:19:15 GMT
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Post by Corina on Jan 31, 2009 10:40:59 GMT
Glad to see Mariano plays qualies, he needs matches Good luck! |
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Post by Corina2605 on Jan 31, 2009 10:45:19 GMT
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Post by daussyk on Jan 31, 2009 18:50:16 GMT
AND MARIANO WON HIS FIRST ROUND AGAIN ADRIAN GARCIA HIS BLACK BEAST
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Post by Corina2605 on Jan 31, 2009 21:43:28 GMT
Result: 7:5, 3:6, 6:2 Well fought I really like that he wins those close sets Next opponent is Diego Hartfield, No. 3 seeded. Good luck! |
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Post by Corina2605 on Jan 31, 2009 21:45:30 GMT
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Post by Corina2605 on Feb 1, 2009 18:02:32 GMT
Did anyone find the end result?
I could not follow the match, but what I know is that according to MTF M lost the first set 0-6, won the second 6-4 and reached the tiebreak in the third when the scoreboard was frozen... I so hope Mariano won that match. My heart was already broken once today (after the Australian Open final), so I hope it wont happen a second time.
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Post by Jelena on Feb 1, 2009 18:18:37 GMT
The sb was frozen at *5-4 Mariano in tb. But I also didn't find the result yet.
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Post by Louiselpp on Feb 1, 2009 18:38:57 GMT
Look on the Qualies Singles Draw Sheet!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They have him listed as the winner!!!!!!!!!!!
he won.... 0-6 6-4 7-6(4)!
Happy Day!
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Post by Corina2605 on Feb 1, 2009 18:48:35 GMT
Ahhhhh, thanks Louise for the news And thank you Mariano. I had one of my sadest and most heartbroken tennis moments after watching a tennis match on tv today, so you saved my day with your win So, does Mariano have to win another match or is he qualified? |
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Post by louiselpp on Feb 1, 2009 18:54:35 GMT
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Post by Corina2605 on Feb 1, 2009 19:10:50 GMT
Thanks for the news Go Mariano, I am very proud of him that he could fight back and win this match, amazing fight |
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Post by Jelena on Feb 1, 2009 19:37:05 GMT
Vamos Mariano!
I am ill, so I will stay at home this week, which means I can follow the match on the sb again. Hopefully it works better than today.
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Post by Greg on Feb 1, 2009 23:51:08 GMT
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Post by Greg on Feb 2, 2009 16:54:59 GMT
AHH! I hate the score board, you come back from somewhere and the match goes away and is not under the results! Did Mariano win or lose?
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Post by Jelena on Feb 2, 2009 17:34:31 GMT
Greg, I think everybody here knows as much as you. I fear there is no other chance than wait and see.
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