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BARNES OUT
Good to see you're confident of the longevity of the game. Still, will be some time before he goes downhill unless he manages to lose it all between now and the next clay season.
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CricketWeb Tennis - Season I
- Thread starter SirBloody Idiot
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HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Good win over Korpinen. Feels a bit dumb for Bowenburg and myself to be at Lugano now really, but the confidence that some wins on clay give me should help to a decent extent.
ripper868
International Coach
Bullies is all you are, looking for a quick ego rub.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Ego rub? Are you offering?
ripper868
International Coach
How much cash you got? and throw in some ranking points as well
SirBloody Idiot
Cricketer Of The Year
ATP Masters Series Madrid; Tretorn Serie+ Lugano (QFs/SFs) - May 11-17 Season I
Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid
Quarterfinals - Madrid
Seeds
Draw - Finals
Draw - Section One
Draw - Section Two
Draw - Section Three
Draw - Section Four
Jamee Hancianu has moved one step closer to a dream finals appearance at an ATP Masters Series event, but has world number three Daniel Páez Blanco standing in his way after a 7-5, 1-6, 7-6(1) victory over German Becker Haas. The world number 38 is all but assured of edging inside the world's top thirty and earning a seeding at the French Open in a fortnight after pulling off a sensational win. Despite a poor performance in the second set, Hancianu was able to match it with the highly rated German; the two grinding out punishing rallies throughout their near three-hour showdown. But it was the 19-year old who got the better of Haas at the most opportune times as he ran away with the third set tiebreaker to seal the biggest victory of his career.
Unfortunately for CWLand, Hancianu will not be joined in the semifinals by Randy Smeltz, as the world number 29 fell to local talent Sanchez Emelio. Smeltz fought valiantly against his higher ranked opponent, but was unable to play his best tennis when pitted against a hostile crowd and a rampant Emelio. Despite trading breaks with the Spaniard in the first set, Smeltz was first to crack as he dropped serve late in the opener to hand the world number 25 the first on a silver platter. It was a similar story in the second as the always consistent Smeltz stuck close to Emelio, but was unable to impose himself on the match as he was again foiled on his own service. Emelio's 7-5, 6-4 victory sets up a surprise semifinal showdown with red-hot Argentine Juan Moreno, who upset second seed Radivoj Daneu in the fourth quarterfinal.
Seeds Out: 2-Radivoj Daneu (SRB); 5-Darcy Cowan (USA).
BSI Lugano Challenger
Semifinals - Lugano
Draw
It will not be an all-CWLand clash in the final of the BSI Lugano Challenger, after Rob Bowenburg was upset in his semifinal show down with Chinese fourth seed Li Ming-Wang. Bowenburg, who had dropped just one set this tournament, struggled early against the consistent Li - the world number 102 storming to take the first set 6-1. Keen not to be embarrassed, Bowenburg fought back in the second and looked in control as he claimed an early break to take a 3-1 lead. Despite being broken back, Bowenburg still claimed the second to send the match to a decider. But the clay court took its toll on the CWLander as Li began to control the points convincingly as he surged to a 3-0 lead. The lead was too much for Bowenburg to overcome; Li prevailing in three sets 6-1, 4-6, 6-3.
Top seed Heath Davis will compete in his first career final after he came from a set down to knock out eighth seed Tu Haifeng. Davis hadn't dropped a set all tournament, and was surprised early by the Chinese Taipei youngster who took the early break. Davis, who has been untroubled on service this tournament, regained his steel as he broke back right away - but was shocked by the consistent 23-year old who ensured that Davis wouldn't have his own way on service. Down a set, Davis rallied to take an early 4-0 lead in the second, but was again foiled by the ever-persistent Tu who forced the CWLander deep into the second. But it was there that the 21-year old from New Zealand found momentum to take the second, and then control the play in the decider. Whilst Tu persisted, he was unable to break the will of Davis who, despite all fitness worries, booked his place in the final of the Challenger thanks to a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 victory.
Seeds Out: 2-Rob Bowenburg (CWL); 8-Tu Haifeng (TPE).
Draw open wide for Blanco
As Radivoj Daneu fell in the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid, many pundits were saying that there is little that could stop world number three Daniel Páez Blanco claiming an unprecedented sixth title on clay. Their thoughts may be true as Blanco knocked out fifth seed Darcy Cowan in a clinical straight sets performance to coincide with the fall of second seed Daneu to Argentine Juan Moreno. Despite four remaining the tournament, many are licking their lips in anticipation of a finals showdown with Blanco and the red-hot Moreno; the powerful 24-year old has dropped just one set this tournament in a rampant display. "[Moreno] has no doubt been one of the best players this tournament," Blanco told Spanish television station Teledeporte, "He's a big man - very powerful - and has beaten some very good opposition." But Blanco wasn't keen to talk any more about a possible finals showdown with Moreno; "I am focussed on my match with Jamee Hancianu and am not thinking that far ahead. I am sure [Moreno] is thinking the same when he plays Sergio [Joaquin]".
Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid
Quarterfinals - Madrid
Seeds
Draw - Finals
Draw - Section One
Draw - Section Two
Draw - Section Three
Draw - Section Four
Jamee Hancianu has moved one step closer to a dream finals appearance at an ATP Masters Series event, but has world number three Daniel Páez Blanco standing in his way after a 7-5, 1-6, 7-6(1) victory over German Becker Haas. The world number 38 is all but assured of edging inside the world's top thirty and earning a seeding at the French Open in a fortnight after pulling off a sensational win. Despite a poor performance in the second set, Hancianu was able to match it with the highly rated German; the two grinding out punishing rallies throughout their near three-hour showdown. But it was the 19-year old who got the better of Haas at the most opportune times as he ran away with the third set tiebreaker to seal the biggest victory of his career.
Unfortunately for CWLand, Hancianu will not be joined in the semifinals by Randy Smeltz, as the world number 29 fell to local talent Sanchez Emelio. Smeltz fought valiantly against his higher ranked opponent, but was unable to play his best tennis when pitted against a hostile crowd and a rampant Emelio. Despite trading breaks with the Spaniard in the first set, Smeltz was first to crack as he dropped serve late in the opener to hand the world number 25 the first on a silver platter. It was a similar story in the second as the always consistent Smeltz stuck close to Emelio, but was unable to impose himself on the match as he was again foiled on his own service. Emelio's 7-5, 6-4 victory sets up a surprise semifinal showdown with red-hot Argentine Juan Moreno, who upset second seed Radivoj Daneu in the fourth quarterfinal.
Seeds Out: 2-Radivoj Daneu (SRB); 5-Darcy Cowan (USA).
BSI Lugano Challenger
Semifinals - Lugano
Draw
It will not be an all-CWLand clash in the final of the BSI Lugano Challenger, after Rob Bowenburg was upset in his semifinal show down with Chinese fourth seed Li Ming-Wang. Bowenburg, who had dropped just one set this tournament, struggled early against the consistent Li - the world number 102 storming to take the first set 6-1. Keen not to be embarrassed, Bowenburg fought back in the second and looked in control as he claimed an early break to take a 3-1 lead. Despite being broken back, Bowenburg still claimed the second to send the match to a decider. But the clay court took its toll on the CWLander as Li began to control the points convincingly as he surged to a 3-0 lead. The lead was too much for Bowenburg to overcome; Li prevailing in three sets 6-1, 4-6, 6-3.
Top seed Heath Davis will compete in his first career final after he came from a set down to knock out eighth seed Tu Haifeng. Davis hadn't dropped a set all tournament, and was surprised early by the Chinese Taipei youngster who took the early break. Davis, who has been untroubled on service this tournament, regained his steel as he broke back right away - but was shocked by the consistent 23-year old who ensured that Davis wouldn't have his own way on service. Down a set, Davis rallied to take an early 4-0 lead in the second, but was again foiled by the ever-persistent Tu who forced the CWLander deep into the second. But it was there that the 21-year old from New Zealand found momentum to take the second, and then control the play in the decider. Whilst Tu persisted, he was unable to break the will of Davis who, despite all fitness worries, booked his place in the final of the Challenger thanks to a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 victory.
Seeds Out: 2-Rob Bowenburg (CWL); 8-Tu Haifeng (TPE).
Draw open wide for Blanco
As Radivoj Daneu fell in the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid, many pundits were saying that there is little that could stop world number three Daniel Páez Blanco claiming an unprecedented sixth title on clay. Their thoughts may be true as Blanco knocked out fifth seed Darcy Cowan in a clinical straight sets performance to coincide with the fall of second seed Daneu to Argentine Juan Moreno. Despite four remaining the tournament, many are licking their lips in anticipation of a finals showdown with Blanco and the red-hot Moreno; the powerful 24-year old has dropped just one set this tournament in a rampant display. "[Moreno] has no doubt been one of the best players this tournament," Blanco told Spanish television station Teledeporte, "He's a big man - very powerful - and has beaten some very good opposition." But Blanco wasn't keen to talk any more about a possible finals showdown with Moreno; "I am focussed on my match with Jamee Hancianu and am not thinking that far ahead. I am sure [Moreno] is thinking the same when he plays Sergio [Joaquin]".
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Heath Davis announced that he was 'disappointed' not to be facing Rob Bowenburg in the final at Lugano. "Rob and I had entered Lugano for a bit of a laugh and give some of these no-names an opportunity to play some real tennis. Shame he fell one place short. Probably through boredom."
Davis announced he hadn't washed for the whole tournament. The relevance of this comment is unknown.
Davis' arrogance was an extreme contrast to the dejected figure seen pottering about at CWLand Tennis Headquarters after consecutive first round losses on clay.
Davis announced he hadn't washed for the whole tournament. The relevance of this comment is unknown.
Davis' arrogance was an extreme contrast to the dejected figure seen pottering about at CWLand Tennis Headquarters after consecutive first round losses on clay.
SirBloody Idiot
Cricketer Of The Year
Li lambastes "carefree" Davis
World number 102 Li Ming-Wang has identified his BSI Lugano Challenger opponent's fitness as his main avenue to exploit ahead of their finals showdown tomorrow in Lugano, Switzerland. The fourth seed has impressed many this week with hard-fought victories over seventh seed Fok Zhenyu and Rob Bowenburg. Speaking to state-controlled station Radio Guangdong, Li outlined his gameplan for his match against world number 48 Heath Davis. "[Davis] has been far and away the most dominant player so far, but he's barely been made to work hard," he said over the phone. "We in the People's Republic value hard-work above all, and I don't think we would accept him as a competitor for our great nation". Davis has been taken to three sets just once this week, and has been seen on the streets of Lugano at night in a drunken stupor on more than one occasion. "I don't think he cares about tennis as much as he does socialising", Li said about the notorious party boy. When asked on the secret to his success, Li noted that "I say my prayers, take my vitamins, and am in bed by eight o'clock sharp."
World number 102 Li Ming-Wang has identified his BSI Lugano Challenger opponent's fitness as his main avenue to exploit ahead of their finals showdown tomorrow in Lugano, Switzerland. The fourth seed has impressed many this week with hard-fought victories over seventh seed Fok Zhenyu and Rob Bowenburg. Speaking to state-controlled station Radio Guangdong, Li outlined his gameplan for his match against world number 48 Heath Davis. "[Davis] has been far and away the most dominant player so far, but he's barely been made to work hard," he said over the phone. "We in the People's Republic value hard-work above all, and I don't think we would accept him as a competitor for our great nation". Davis has been taken to three sets just once this week, and has been seen on the streets of Lugano at night in a drunken stupor on more than one occasion. "I don't think he cares about tennis as much as he does socialising", Li said about the notorious party boy. When asked on the secret to his success, Li noted that "I say my prayers, take my vitamins, and am in bed by eight o'clock sharp."
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Li = Wuss.
Not more I can say to that. Might deliberately serve one at his face.
Officially, Davis said "Wang... tee-hee-hee"
It is thought that he was somewhat drunk at the time.
Not more I can say to that. Might deliberately serve one at his face.
Officially, Davis said "Wang... tee-hee-hee"
It is thought that he was somewhat drunk at the time.
SirBloody Idiot
Cricketer Of The Year
A slightly less advanced "tale of the tape" (it's Switzerland, and a Challenger)
TALE OF THE TAPE
Heath DAVIS - Name - LI Ming-Wang
1 January, 1998 - Date of Birth - 26 April, 1981
48 - Ranking - 102
US $149,515 - Career Earnings - US $57,740
0 - Career Titles - 0
9W 9L - Career Record - 2W 5L
Zagreb (QF) - Best Performance - Indian Wells (R64)
ODDS:
DAVIS - $1.55
LI - $3.80
Heath DAVIS - Name - LI Ming-Wang
1 January, 1998 - Date of Birth - 26 April, 1981
48 - Ranking - 102
US $149,515 - Career Earnings - US $57,740
0 - Career Titles - 0
9W 9L - Career Record - 2W 5L
Zagreb (QF) - Best Performance - Indian Wells (R64)
ODDS:
DAVIS - $1.55
LI - $3.80
Magrat Garlick
Rather Mad Witch
Tbf, there's about three things to do in Lugano. Swim in the lake, speak Italian or walk around in a drunken stupor.
Indipper
State Regular
You never read any of his posts, do you?
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Oh dear. Quite amusing though, I know I don't aim for the mature audience, but 7!
Or 11 for that matter.
SirBloody Idiot
Cricketer Of The Year
ATP Masters Series Madrid; Tretorn Serie+ Lugano (SFs/Final) - May 11-17 Season I
Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid
Semifinals - Madrid
Seeds
Draw - Finals
Draw - Section One
Draw - Section Two
Draw - Section Three
Draw - Section Four
Despite a disappointing straight sets loss in the semifinals of the ATP Masters Series Madrid, Jamee Hancianu will be celebrating his ascent inside the world's top thirty, and an almost certain seeding for the French Open in two weeks time. The young CWLander was caught short against world number three Daniel Páez Blanco who enthralled the home crowd with his exceptional clay court play and ability to return the almost unreturnable. In no way did the 6-4, 6-1 scoreline reflect how well Hancianu it played, it instead reflected how good Blanco was as he produced his best performance of the tournament. With the scores level at 4-4 in the first, Blanco drew first blood by breaking Hancianu's service with a backhand winner against a 190 km/h serve from the Romanian-born youngster. From there, the Spaniard looked unstoppable as he forced his way into a third straight ATP Masters Series final - in front of his home crowd, no less.
It will not be the "dream" final for Madrid, though, as Juan Moreno came from a set down to defeat Spain's Sergio Joaquin in three sets. Moreno looked very good on service until he blew a 40-15 lead at 3-3 to fall behind 3-5. But the first set was just a blip on the radar as the tall Argentine produced his best tennis to come from a break down in the second to level the match at a set each. The decider was tight, uncompromising tennis, and it was there that the world number 21 shined by edging a late break of service to clinch a sensational 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 win.
Seeds Out: None.
BSI Lugano Challenger
Final - Lugano
Draw
Despite not being rated highly on the clay courts, Heath Davis has improved his spot in the world's top fifty with a hard-fought first career title in the final of the BSI Lugano Challenger in Switzerland. Davis now ends the week ranked 43rd in the world after he edged past a heartbroken Li Ming-Wang in straight sets. The match was perilously close throughout as the healthy Lugano crowd watched an entertaining contest by two of the games lesser lights. Davis' trademark service was on song right from the get go, but whilst he didn't look trouble on service he also didn't look like troubling the steady Li on his own service. It seemed inevitable that the first set would head to a tiebreaker, but at 5-5 the Chinese veteran went ahead a break in dramatic style. But serving for the set, he was unable to complete the job as a determined Davis wrestled his way into a tiebreaker with some powerful shots. It was in the tiebreaker that Davis prevailed in a marathon which lasted eighteen points. The second set was much the same as neither man looked like budging on service. But late in the set it was Davis who got the all-important break whilst staying confident on his own service to stitch up an impressive victory. Davis' 7-6(8), 7-5 victory is arguably the toughest of his career, and will give him some confidence ahead of the French Open after some disappointing form in the lead up to the Challenger tournament.
Seeds Out: 4-Li Ming-Wang (CHN).
Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid
Semifinals - Madrid
Seeds
Draw - Finals
Draw - Section One
Draw - Section Two
Draw - Section Three
Draw - Section Four
Despite a disappointing straight sets loss in the semifinals of the ATP Masters Series Madrid, Jamee Hancianu will be celebrating his ascent inside the world's top thirty, and an almost certain seeding for the French Open in two weeks time. The young CWLander was caught short against world number three Daniel Páez Blanco who enthralled the home crowd with his exceptional clay court play and ability to return the almost unreturnable. In no way did the 6-4, 6-1 scoreline reflect how well Hancianu it played, it instead reflected how good Blanco was as he produced his best performance of the tournament. With the scores level at 4-4 in the first, Blanco drew first blood by breaking Hancianu's service with a backhand winner against a 190 km/h serve from the Romanian-born youngster. From there, the Spaniard looked unstoppable as he forced his way into a third straight ATP Masters Series final - in front of his home crowd, no less.
It will not be the "dream" final for Madrid, though, as Juan Moreno came from a set down to defeat Spain's Sergio Joaquin in three sets. Moreno looked very good on service until he blew a 40-15 lead at 3-3 to fall behind 3-5. But the first set was just a blip on the radar as the tall Argentine produced his best tennis to come from a break down in the second to level the match at a set each. The decider was tight, uncompromising tennis, and it was there that the world number 21 shined by edging a late break of service to clinch a sensational 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 win.
Seeds Out: None.
BSI Lugano Challenger
Final - Lugano
Draw
Despite not being rated highly on the clay courts, Heath Davis has improved his spot in the world's top fifty with a hard-fought first career title in the final of the BSI Lugano Challenger in Switzerland. Davis now ends the week ranked 43rd in the world after he edged past a heartbroken Li Ming-Wang in straight sets. The match was perilously close throughout as the healthy Lugano crowd watched an entertaining contest by two of the games lesser lights. Davis' trademark service was on song right from the get go, but whilst he didn't look trouble on service he also didn't look like troubling the steady Li on his own service. It seemed inevitable that the first set would head to a tiebreaker, but at 5-5 the Chinese veteran went ahead a break in dramatic style. But serving for the set, he was unable to complete the job as a determined Davis wrestled his way into a tiebreaker with some powerful shots. It was in the tiebreaker that Davis prevailed in a marathon which lasted eighteen points. The second set was much the same as neither man looked like budging on service. But late in the set it was Davis who got the all-important break whilst staying confident on his own service to stitch up an impressive victory. Davis' 7-6(8), 7-5 victory is arguably the toughest of his career, and will give him some confidence ahead of the French Open after some disappointing form in the lead up to the Challenger tournament.
Seeds Out: 4-Li Ming-Wang (CHN).