ATP/WTA(I) Sony Ericsson Open Miami 3/26-4/6/08

[Charlie02123]

0-40. Well we all knew it would end with a break, didn't we?

15-40.

[Foxykhat]

F I N A L L Y Way to go SERENA nice comeback! Sorry for jinxing you in the second.

Nice way to defend your title!

http://yelims5.free.fr/Sport/Champion.gif http://yelims5.free.fr/Sport/Danseuses.gif http://yelims5.free.fr/Sport/Bonhomme_sur_la_tete.gif

Foxy

[outofseason]

Nooooo :( There goes the fun.

This was the most unbelievable match I've ever not seen.

[verucasalt]

Finally. I'm still stunned to say the least.

[oohsalmon]

The thirteenth match point against Jelena Jankovic in this tournament proves unlucky.

Boo, no trophy ceremony on CBS.

[aedra1119]

ROFL. All I can do is laugh. Wow.

Congrats Serena. Great job from Jelena for trying to hang in there during that meltdown.

[Charlie02123]

What about Bill Macatee?

"That thread is made of steel."

That was great too.

And it ends with a break. How sad.

Pretty funny that Serena freakin' Williams couldn't serve out the match with three tries.

[aedra1119]

Dang. CBS couldn't get out of there fast enough.

[jjnow]

I thought last year was bizarre.

Congrats to Serena on her 5th Miami title, 30th career. But it was an ugly enough performance, I don't know how happy she should be.

[oohsalmon]

I'm bummed it had to end so soon :(

[dryrunguy]

That was actually a lot of fun, in a really twisted sort of way.

[Vlad]

Congrats to Serena. And Jelena too, for providing such drama (in a weird sense).

That was funny and sad match in so many ways.

[jlhct]

What about Bill Macatee?

"That thread is made of steel."


That was a good one too!

[craighickman]

It's about friggin time you put away the one full of silly.

Don't know what caused all your collapses (making Steffi Graf history, perchance?), but at least you recovered.

All's well that ends well.

[jjnow]

Dang. CBS couldn't get out of there fast enough.
They've wanted to go to basketball for 37 minutes.

I knew if the match cut into that window we'd miss the trophy presentation. Which from these two, should have been an equally riotous affair.

[mmmm8]

That was highly entertaining.

And the whole point of prolonging the mess was so they'd make an even 100 UEs. (Serena won there too 56-44)


They both should have been out to Arvidsson and Pennetta anyway.

[outofseason]

Was Jelena smiling?

[aedra1119]

They've wanted to go to basketball for 37 minutes.

I knew if the match cut into that window we'd miss the trophy presentation. Which from these two, should have been an equally riotous affair.

Ah, that's right. Coverage ended at 2pm. I've been sitting here laughing and stunned for so long I didn't realize the time.

I also really, really wanted to see that trophy ceremony. LOL.

[mmmm8]

Was Jelena smiling?

She's smiling now during the trophy ceremony

"I thought maybe she'd be nice to me again and let me come back to 5-All"

Then she went on to praise Serena and said "she's better than me" several times.

And then she pretended the trophy is too heavy.

[mmmm8]

She's smiling now during the trophy ceremony

"I thought maybe she'd be nice to me again and let me come back to 5-All"

Then she went on to praise Serena and said "she's better than me" several times.

And then she pretended the trophy is too heavy.


Serena barely mentioned JJ ("she's been giving everyone on tour trouble." umm...she's not some up and comer, she's ranked higher than you)

Serena did give Steffi some love, though.

[JTContinental]

I'm bummed it had to end so soon :(

I'm bummed that it started at 9 in the effing morning, and that for some reason TiVo didn't record it, so all I saw were the last two games. But congrats to Serena and her rack (although I was secretly hoping for a Jelena upset).

PS--I was totally into Venus' sunglasses.

[Charlie02123]

That was highly entertaining.
...
They both should have been out to Arvidsson and Pennetta anyway.

That wouldn't have been nearly as entertaining. :)

Okay, I officially am a fan of Jelena's. I don't know what kind of witchcraft she's using to save so many match points, but it's fun to watch.

[oohsalmon]

That wouldn't have been nearly as entertaining. :)

Okay, I officially am a fan of Jelena's. I don't know what kind of witchcraft she's using to save so many match points, but it's fun to watch.

:D

[mmmm8]

If you actually want to see a tennis match instead of a soap opera, the men's doubles final will be streamed for free here:

http://www.atpmastersseries.tv/page/Live/LiveFree/0,,11444~1274750,00.html

[outofseason]

If you actually want to see a tennis match instead of a soap opera, the men's doubles final will be streamed for free here:

http://www.atpmastersseries.tv/page/Live/LiveFree/0,,11444~1274750,00.html

Thank you!:cheesy:

Jelena is my soap opera hero. <3

[Foxykhat]

It's about friggin time you put away the one full of silly.

Don't know what caused all your collapses (making Steffi Graf history, perchance?), but at least you recovered.

All's well that ends well.

I know bout freaking time I was not happy she could not serve it out even up 40/0 but I'm sure she's still happy in some sense to win.

Watch the trophy presentation on SE WTA website nice overall. Jelena always gives her opponent credit, and I like that about her but I wish she would lose the drama (injury timeout etc).

Foxy

[rabbit]

Serena barely mentioned JJ ("she's been giving everyone on tour trouble." umm...she's not some up and comer, she's ranked higher than you)

Serena did give Steffi some love, though.

Yeah, I don't think many of Jelena's opponents laugh with her on court. I'm sure she is fun to hang around with off court, but her laughing on court must be kind of annoying to most opponents. I don't remember her enjoying herself too much during the Paszek match...

[Foxykhat]

Serena barely mentioned JJ ("she's been giving everyone on tour trouble." umm...she's not some up and comer, she's ranked higher than you)

ROFL now she did not suck up but she did give her some credit. Honestly though Jelena should have lost the match in two sets anyway so I guess Serena felt it was more her undoing than Jelena magical comeback which I agree to, to some extent.

Serena did give Steffi some love, though.

Loved the Steffi love, rightly deserving in my opinion.

Foxy

[jlhct]

[QUOTE=outofseason;254408]They're building it together. Just when everyone thought they hated each other they started a romance on Fed Cup.


Oh ok, thanks...I didn't realize that.

[ptmcmahon]

Debating what was worse...that Jelena was obviously overmatched and still in it, or how much Serena was choking. Did Jelena really save any of those 6-7 match points, or did Serena have an error/double fault on every one?

Whether or not it was good tennis....it was interesting at least.

[mmmm8]

Knowles/Nestor aren't really in this :(


I guess the drought will end for the Bryans. And I was so looking forward to the "Bryan brothers are washed up" thread

[patrick]

Knowles/Nestor aren't really in this :(


I guess the drought will end for the Bryans. And I was so looking forward to the "Bryan brothers are washed up" thread

Well, Bryans win easily 6-2,6-2. The doubles universe has righted itself today. Bhupathi/Knowles acknowledged that the Bryans were too good today.

[ptmcmahon]

Knowles/Nestor aren't really in this :(


I guess the drought will end for the Bryans. And I was so looking forward to the "Bryan brothers are washed up" thread


Nestor was REALLY not in it! ;)

[ptmcmahon]

Well, Bryans win easily 6-2,6-2. The doubles universe has righted itself today. Bhupathi/Knowles acknowledged that the Bryans were too good today.


So it was kind of like the singles final minus the Bryans giving their opponents the second set and about 20-30 points?

[Charlie02123]

I think it's interesting how Jelena's injury time out was questioned so much today but TATers.

I think there's a little bit of a double standard here. Why wasn't she given the benefit of doubt when other players have been?

[craighickman]

I think it's interesting how Jelena's injury time out was questioned so much today but TATers.

I think there's a little bit of a double standard here. Why wasn't she given the benefit of doubt when other players have been?

You've heard of crying wolf, haven't you?

She doesn't deserve the benefit of any doubt because one never doubts she's going to take an injury timeout when her back is against the wall.

She's a grifter.

[mmmm8]

I think it's interesting how Jelena's injury time out was questioned so much today but TATers.

I think there's a little bit of a double standard here. Why wasn't she given the benefit of doubt when other players have been?

I don't think it was that she took it - she was very clearly sick. It's the timing. Even the trainer questioned why she didn't take the 10 minute break between sets (heat rule allowance) if she were so sick as to call for the trainer a game later

[jjnow]

I only mocked it because the sudden coughing, along with the jokes, all said loud enough for the camera to pick up, was just poor acting.

Still a fan though. But she's out of hand with the injury timeouts.

[shtexas]

Wasn't able to post earlier because the match ended so close to when I needed to leave.

It was funny that Serena was never in danger in the match, yet it somehow felt like she was.

[craighickman]

It was funny that Serena was never in danger in the match, yet it somehow felt like she was.

The mind is a terrible thing in a tennis match.

[mmmm8]

RESULTS
Men's Doubles - Final
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2e/fullj.2332f6880de21c80f6013847992c4d76/2332f6880de21c80f6013847992c4d76-getty-77834064mh053_sony_ericsson.jpg

[1] B Bryan / M Bryan (USA) d [4] M Bhupathi (IND) / M Knowles (BAH) 62 62

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/61/fullj.f029868c40ca0f585b862d97de6c4035/f029868c40ca0f585b862d97de6c4035-getty-77834064mh054_sony_ericsson.jpg

Women's Singles - Final
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/47/fullj.aa7011ddb3e51b4710376094d9c110c2/aa7011ddb3e51b4710376094d9c110c2-getty-77834064mh106_sony_ericsson.jpg

(8) Serena Williams (USA) d. (4) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 61 57 63

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080405/capt.69badce5374948c393e990df3df28e55.key_biscayne _tennis_flwl106.jpg

[Jessie181]

Nice to see the Bryans end their drought and win the Doubles title ;)


Serena looks nice. Thanks, m8. :)

[jjnow]

Happy for the Bryans. Maybe they've snapped out of it just in time for DC.

I love Jelena. I don't doubt she really is happy there, even after losing.

Serena looks awesome in the official photo.

[Jessie181]

I see you corrected it, m8 ;)


anywho, I think I'm starting to actually.......







like Jelena:shocked:

[oohsalmon]

anywho, I think I'm starting to actually.......


like Jelena:shocked:

That's not the first time you've said that. You love her.

There's no reason not to love her. She's awesome. :)

[Jessie181]

That's not the first time you've said that. You love her.

There's no reason not to love her. She's awesome. :)

Nope, that was the first time I said I started to like her.
What I said before was that I started warming up to her, not quite liking her.

[oohsalmon]

"She was just too strong," Jankovic said. "You know how I felt, to be honest? It's like a heavyweight champion, and I'm a feather champion, you know? That's how I felt. I cannot match up against her. Just too much power for me to handle."

Jelena... you beat her already this year, and took a set today. Don't say you can't beat her.

[mrjiggyfly2]

"She was just too strong," Jankovic said. "You know how I felt, to be honest? It's like a heavyweight champion, and I'm a feather champion, you know? That's how I felt. I cannot match up against her. Just too much power for me to handle."

Jelena... you beat her already this year, and took a set today. Don't say you can't beat her.


I love Jelena's candor. When Serena plays her best, Jelena can't beat her (except on clay she might). The match is always on Serena's racket. It's okay to admit that.

[oohsalmon]

My view on Jelena's injury timeouts is that she has a low threshhold for pain, and enjoys taking advantage of having a job where she gets free, immediate, on-site health care.

[Ti-Amie]

Sunday Orders of Play


*******Coverage starts 1p EST on CBS*******


Stadium: 1:00 PM Start

1. Men's Singles: Final
Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) [4] vs. Rafael Nadal (ESP) [2]

2. Women's Doubles: Final
Cara Black (ZIM)/Liezel Huber (USA) [1] vs. Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)/Ai Sugiyama (JPN) [2]

[Charlie02123]

1. Men's Singles: Final
Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) [4] vs. Rafael Nadal (ESP) [2]

2. Women's Doubles: Final
Cara Black (ZIM)/Liezel Huber (USA) [1] vs. Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)/Ai Sugiyama (JPN) [2]

Nice to see the one and two seeds playing each other in the doubles final. I had no idea Srebotnik and Sugiyama were ranked that high.

What do you guys think about the men's final? I think Nadal might be able to win a few games, but definitely not a set.

:cheesy:

(The power of positive thinking. The power of positive thinking...)

[oploskoffie]

Have we decided yet whether we like or dislike Lisicki?

Just remembered this post. Miss Lisicky is this weeks "Getting to know..." interview on the WTA's website.

http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/1/newsroom/stories/?ContentID=2159

[GVGirl]

Scattered thunderstorms in the forecast beginning at 1PM lasting the rest of the day into Monday. Uh oh!

[patrick]

Scattered thunderstorms in the forecast beginning at 1PM lasting the rest of the day into Monday. Uh oh!

Saw where it will still be cloudy at noon but changes as posted by you. Hopefully, the system will stay north of KB as long as possible.

[Tscott415]

Anyone that wants to chat about or during the Miami final feel free to join me and hopefully many others!

[GVGirl]

Mo in the chair! M8 will be happy!

[mmmm8]

Thanks for being somewhat useful, Mary Carillo. I didn't know Davydenko just changed racquets after IW.

I was, however aware of the betting scandal, but thanks for another reminder. Also, intead of joking that you don't know what city he is from, why don't you freaking look it up?

[mmmm8]

Mo in the chair! M8 will be happy!

She is :)

I'm glad I get to see at least some of this, I have to leave at about two :(

[GVGirl]

I pick Rafa in 3.

[GVGirl]

Rafa has hit puberty! He has facial hair now.;)

[mmmm8]

It's too bad Ted Robinson isn't commentating. Finally, two players who speak worse English than he does and he can't even be there

[Tscott415]

Great drop shot!

[Vlad]

Davai Kolya!

[Tscott415]

Allez!! BPs!

[GVGirl]

Wow Davy breaks!

[Tscott415]

allez!!! Kolya breaks and gets an early lead!

[Foxykhat]

And Nadal took it right back at love.

Foxy

[aedra1119]

Vamos Rafa! :)

Rafa has the most hardcourt wins so far this year. I didn't realize that.

[mrjiggyfly2]

Relax Kolya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oploskoffie]

Damn you, Eurosport :mad: Leaving me to stare at a scoreboard again :cry:

[Charlie02123]

Thoughts:

Did y'all see Davydenko's pre match interview? AWWWWW..... He was adorable.

Davydenko is serving better than I've ever seen him, and he seems more aggressive than I remember. This is a good sign. Also, did you know he has a 10-3 record in finals? Wow.

The bad part is he's playing Nadal and is down break point to get down 2-4. :(

[GVGirl]

Damn you, Eurosport :mad: Leaving me to stare at a scoreboard again :cry:

Try TVU.

[Charlie02123]

Davydenko holds! 3-3.

This has been a very exciting match so far.

[GVGirl]

There are 4 channels on channelsurfing, try them oplo one should work for you.

http://www.channelsurfing.net/

[Charlie02123]

Davydenko breaks at LOVE!

I love tennis.

[oohsalmon]

Allez Nikolay!

[GVGirl]

Davy breaks!

[mrjiggyfly2]

That;s it Kolya. Show him what ya got. You have more weapons, and if you play your best, you will win this match!!!

[oploskoffie]

There are 4 channels on channelsurfing, try them oplo one should work for you.

http://www.channelsurfing.net/

Alas, two of them did not, one gave me an error screen from the channel in question and one gave... Chinese soccer :cheesy::p

I'm over at TVU looking for stuff now. Hang on...

[mmmm8]

That racquet is magical.

[Foxykhat]

Davai Davy!

Sorry as much as I'm warming up to Nadal I love Davy more.

Foxy

[GVGirl]

That racquet is magical.

A future TAT fairytale for Davy....

[Foxykhat]

Davy need this set otherwise it's all over.

C'mon Davy!

Foxy

[GVGirl]

OMG!:shocked: Davy takes the first set!:shocked:

[oploskoffie]

Davy! http://members.lycos.nl/mrcawfee/tat/smilies/cheerlie-groen.gif

Rafa... http://members.lycos.nl/mrcawfee/tat/smilies/nosmile_head.gif

[Vlad]

Kolya!

That was great first set from him.

[Foxykhat]

Way to go Kolya!!!

Foxy

[Charlie02123]

COME ON!

Davydenko takes the first set 6-4.

WOOT! I hope Nadal trips over his muscles and dies during the set break.

:cheesy:

Just kidding Rafa! I like you too. But seriously. Choke on a banana or something.

[aedra1119]

Koyla is taking names this week!

C'mon Rafa. Fight back!

[Foxykhat]

COME ON!

Davydenko takes the first set 6-4.

WOOT! I hope Nadal trips over his muscles and dies during the set break.

:cheesy:

Just kidding Rafa! I like you too. But seriously. Choke on a banana or something.


ROFL Charlie stop it. Rafa is such a fighter it's not over yet.

Foxy

[dryrunguy]

Rafa needs to watch his own You Tube videos from when he was 17 and playing on a hardcourt.

[jjnow]

Probably playing the tournament of his life, and all they can talk about is the betting scandal.

And now the Russian mafia comes up? :confused:

Give me a break.

[dryrunguy]

Probably playing the tournament of his life, and all they can talk about is the betting scandal.

And now the Russian mafia comes up? :confused:

Give me a break.

It is, in a word, disgusting.

[Charlie02123]

ROFL Charlie stop it. Rafa is such a fighter it's not over yet.

Foxy

Hence the vile remarks.

At the moment it's unnecessary, though. Davydenko is choking him with his amazing play! :p

[Rose Nylund]

It is, in a word, disgusting.

No kidding.

They keep talking about Rafa's winning spirit and how he hates to loose, which is of course very true, but it would be nice if they mentioned a couple of Nadal's surprise defeats this season.

Maybe I should e-mail CBS the scoreline of the Chennai final against Youzhny. :p

[oploskoffie]

Probably playing the tournament of his life, and all they can talk about is the betting scandal.

And now the Russian mafia comes up? :confused:

Give me a break.

Seriously? Sheesh, just for that I hope Davy dominates everyone to pieces for the rest of the year, but even then some people just can't help themselves. Sad. Very sad.

[Charlie02123]

Maybe I should e-mail CBS the scoreline of the Chennai final against Youzhny. :p

OMG! They just mentioned it.

[Rose Nylund]

OMG! They just mentioned it.

Oh good, maybe that mary.carillo@cbsmiamibroadcastbooth.com address really did work. :cheesy:

[oploskoffie]

Holy cow, Davy is rolling! :shocked:

[Vlad]

Kolya!! :shocked:

Keep it up. :)

[Charlie02123]

Serving at 4-1!!!!????

Please, Buddha, let them both play the exact same way they have the whole match.

[shtexas]

Wonderful stuff from Davydenko.

This is truly deserved!

[morct]

This is great!

[GVGirl]

Our crazy year in the ATP continues...

Does this mean that James Blake will win Monte Carlo:shocked::shocked:

[rabbit]

If only Sveta could find some inspiration from this and play well in finals...

[verucasalt]

Wow, I just didn't expect this.

[jjnow]

So much for James Blake's excuse that Rafa has learned the particulars of hardcourts. His loopy shots are still target practice for someone who will actually hit the ball.

[shtexas]

Too good!

Congratulations Kolya (and his fans)!

[oohsalmon]

Congrats Charlie and Tscott!

(Neither of whom picked Nikolay to win in 20 Qs... non-believers :p)

[Vlad]

Amazing job Kolya!

Congrats!! :) :)

[verucasalt]

Congrats Davy!!! :cheesy:

Better luck next time Rafa. :(

[Charlie02123]

The crowd gave a pretty healthy round of applause when Davydenko double faulted to start the game. Anyone have a firehose?

Davydenko 40-15!

Two match points!

Come on. Come onnnn. Come on. Come on.

*Holding breath*

*Holding breath*

Shit.

40-30.

Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on.

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[oploskoffie]

If only Sveta could find some inspiration from this and play well in finals...

Give her time. Svets is still only 22 and has plenty of learning room left to work with.

[craighickman]

Anybody know who that new guy from Russia who just beat Nadal is?

[jjnow]

Congrats to Davy and all his fains, mainly Tscott, Charlie, and the Russian mafia. ;)

Stunning performance across the board.

[oploskoffie]

Wow, straights! :cheesy: Well-earned congrats for you, Davy :)

[Vlad]

Our crazy year in the ATP continues...

Does this mean that James Blake will win Monte Carlo:shocked::shocked:


He could if he would show up... :)

[Foxykhat]

VPERED DAVY!!!! Awesome two weeks of Tennis, well done!

http://yelims5.free.fr/Sport/Champion.gif

http://yelims5.free.fr/Sport/Trampoline%201.gif

http://yelims5.free.fr/Sport/Bonhomme_fou.gif

Congrats to Nadal also, he played superb to get here to bad about today.

Foxy

[hurricanejeanne]

Well, THAT was comprehensive.

No worries Rafa...it's time for the red stuff. Ah, spring in tennis.

[GVGirl]

Congrats Davy!

:overhead_clap:

Congrats Vlad, T-Scott, Foxy and other Davy fans!

Right now Ti must be :cry:

[Foxykhat]

Probably playing the tournament of his life, and all they can talk about is the betting scandal.

And now the Russian mafia comes up? :confused:

Give me a break.

If I could have reached their necks through my TV I would have stangled them. RI-DIC-U-LOUS

Foxy

[shtexas]

Mary Jo just called Rafa "crowd favorite". How will she introduce Kolya?

[mrjiggyfly2]

What a masterpiece!

[Foxykhat]

Congrats to Davy and all his fains, mainly Tscott, Charlie, and the Russian mafia. ;)

Stunning performance across the board.

How come everybody is forgetting that Foxy is a HUGE Davy fan. I've always rooted for him. Well done Davy!!!

Foxy

[Charlie02123]

If only Sveta could find some inspiration from this and play well in finals...
She's won Miami before! She'll win it again someday.

Congrats Charlie and Tscott!
(Neither of whom picked Nikolay to win in 20 Qs... non-believers :p)
My strategy this time was to pick people I don't like. Roddick and Blake are my two least favorite players, and I picked them to play in the finals.

Anybody know who that new guy from Russia who just beat Nadal is?
:p

AWWWWWWW. He was so AWKWARD when Mary Jo was interviewing him.

[jjnow]

Much love for Rafa, but that trophy is awesome and the confetti is so over-the-top cool that I'm really glad Davydenko got to experience standing in the winner's circle for once.

Bravo.

[shtexas]

How come everybody is forgetting that Foxy is a HUGE Davy fan. I've always rooted for him. Well done Davy!!!

Foxy

That's why I never try to single any particular posters out. One poster forgot Vlad is a fan, another forgot Charlie, another you, etc.

[Vlad]

How come everybody is forgetting that Foxy is a HUGE Davy fan. I've always rooted for him. Well done Davy!!!

Foxy


Congrats Foxy!! Your boy played unbelievable tennis! :beer:

I would have never thought straight sets against a tough opponent like Nadal.

[rabbit]

To those who say that Davydenko cannot win against Federer because he respects his game too much, here is an excerpt from Kolya's press conference before the final:



Q. Obviously you're playing at the very top of your form. You're peaking just at the right moment. If you carry this good form into the final against Nadal, do you feel you have a very good chance there?

NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO: I don't know anymore. I really ‑‑ like, he's physically so fit. It's amazing, because I saw he play in 1:00, you know, like super hot. And for him I think he don't care, you know, playing night session or day session. He running so much. You know, he fighting. I don't know what I can do. I remember against him in Rome played three sets three hours, and I was completely dead. (laughter.) He was also tired, but in last points, you know, last game, I don't know how he find, you know, his power, hitting his balls. You know, I have no chance already. Then this time ‑‑ that's was I was thinking how Djokovic beat him in Indian Wells so easy. Maybe I need to ask Djokovic how he can beat Nadal.

[dryrunguy]

I'm so thrilled for Kolya.

I hope he submits a reimbursement request to the ATP for his hotel, meals and other expenses. It's the least they could do.

He should also send letters to tennis reporters worldwide demanding a formal apology for their broad-based coverage of the betting scandal and the pathetic paucity of coverage of his exoneration.

[Foxykhat]

Congrats Foxy!! Your boy played unbelievable tennis! :beer:

I would have never thought straight sets against a tough opponent like Nadal.

Thanks Vlad congrats indeed it was an unbelievable performance.

Never expected staight sets either.

I do feel bad for Rafa, and sorry Ti but Rafa will soon be giving you tons to smile about.

Foxy

[jjnow]

I said congratulations especially to Tscott and Charlie because he is their favorite player.

I also said to all of his fans.

I don't think it's an issue, but if anyone was offended, sorry.

[mrjiggyfly2]

Had to post this sentence from the yahoo recap.

On his second match point, Davydenko ended things by ripping a cross-court winner down the line and out of the reach of Nadal.

I guess how that's how they describe an inside out forehand :)

http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news;_ylt=AkzHKOriaYeUowTvOy1sRsw4v7YF?slug=txmiam imentennis&prov=st&type=lgns

[Foxykhat]

I said congratulations especially to Tscott and Charlie because he is their favorite player.

I also said to all of his fans.

I don't think it's an issue, but if anyone was offended, sorry.

NO jj not offended at all and it's not an issue with me, just responding to postd and ensuring that Davy get some props.

Sorry if I came off that way.

Foxy

[shtexas]

I'm so thrilled for Kolya.

I hope he submits a reimbursement request to the ATP for his hotel, meals and other expenses. It's the least they could do.

He should also send letters to tennis reporters worldwide demanding a formal apology for their broad-based coverage of the betting scandal and the pathetic paucity of coverage of his exoneration.

Was he officially exonerated, or was it just the BBC reporting his attorney said he expects him to be exonerated? In any event, though, they should concentrate on his tennis more.

[dryrunguy]

Was he officially exonerated, or was it just the BBC reporting his attorney said he expects him to be exonerated? In any event, though, they should concentrate on his tennis more.

I thought he was officially exonerated. Maybe I'm wrong. Regardless, he's been tried and convicted for circumstantial evidence, and that's just not right.

[Jessie181]

Congrats to Kolya!! and to all of the Davy fans, mainly his no.1 fans Tscott415 and Charlie, and all the rest of his fans, foxy, vlad, etc.
poor Rafa :(

Sorry, Ti.

[Charlie02123]

To those who say that Davydenko cannot win against Federer because he respects his game too much, here is an excerpt from Kolya's press conference before the final:

Ha! Now he just needs to ask Mardy Fish what he did, and he should kick Roger's ass the next time they play.

I think this shows that a player's reputation really does matter. Nikolay was ready to say Rafa was completely unbeatable, but having an example of how to beat him gave Nikolay some confidence.

[shtexas]

I thought he was officially exonerated. Maybe I'm wrong. Regardless, he's been tried and convicted for circumstantial evidence, and that's just not right.

All the article titles said he was cleared, but the body of the articles used terms like "set to be cleared."

[Vlad]

I said congratulations especially to Tscott and Charlie because he is their favorite player.

I also said to all of his fans.

I don't think it's an issue, but if anyone was offended, sorry.


That's all good JJ.

Since I didn't say it yet: Congrats to ALL of Kolya fans!! :cheesy:

[Vlad]

Can Kolya make it BIG 4 now? There is obviously Roger, Novak and Rafa as they separated themselves from the rest overall... but can this result help Kolya become part of that group? He has been getting to semis and 1/4 of US Open, RG and AO on consistent basis but couldn't quite make the push to reach final yet. I think he will be dangerous toward later stages of clay court season (he tends to find his form only after few events on clay... although DC practice and prep will help his cause for Monte Carlo)

[rabbit]

Ha! Now he just needs to ask Mardy Fish what he did, and he should kick Roger's ass the next time they play.

I think this shows that a player's reputation really does matter. Nikolay was ready to say Rafa was completely unbeatable, but having an example of how to beat him gave Nikolay some confidence.

What I was trying to say is that we have no right to think that a player doesn't try his best against somebody based on what he says in press conferences. You could genuinely admire somebody and still try to beat him down when he plays against you. Like Rafa, for example.

[GVGirl]

That BBC article has been the only thing that I have seen. BBC reported that his lawyer said he would be cleared. He has not been completely officially exonerated yet.

[mrjiggyfly2]

I really believe that he will be the second favorite at RG.

[GVGirl]

So what are Davy ranking points now?

[Vlad]

So what are Davy ranking points now?


3175. He is separating himself from David Ferrer by a decent margin now (around 500 points). Andy he will be around 900 points ahead of 6th ranked Roddick.

[Rose Nylund]

So what are Davy ranking points now?

3175. Still over 1600 behind Novak but he's now about 600 ahead of Ferrer.

[dryrunguy]

That BBC article has been the only thing that I have seen. BBC reported that his lawyer said he would be cleared. He has not been completely officially exonerated yet.

I was wrong then. Still, no one will cover it.

[Charlie02123]

So what are Davy ranking points now?

He consolidates his lead as "Best of the rest." He's still a grand canyon away from Djokovic, but it'll be hard for anyone to bump him out of the four spot for a while. Not sure about the exact numbers.

[JTContinental]

Congrats to Davydenko and Charlie! Is this his first Masters Series or whatever they're calling them now?

[rabbit]

Congrats to Davydenko and Charlie! Is this his first Masters Series or whatever they're calling them now?

He won Paris, didn't he?

[JTContinental]

Can Kolya make it BIG 4 now? There is obviously Roger, Novak and Rafa as they separated themselves from the rest overall... but can this result help Kolya become part of that group? He has been getting to semis and 1/4 of US Open, RG and AO on consistent basis but couldn't quite make the push to reach final yet. I think he will be dangerous toward later stages of clay court season (he tends to find his form only after few events on clay... although DC practice and prep will help his cause for Monte Carlo)



Honestly, I think Davy's win today was an anamoly, but I guess only time will tell.

[Vlad]

He won Paris, didn't he?


Yes he did in 2006. Although none of the big players (Roger, Rafa, few others were MIA) played that event that year, but still he played as well as he did this tournament. He was just dominant.

[patrick]

Had to post this sentence from the yahoo recap.

On his second match point, Davydenko ended things by ripping a cross-court winner down the line and out of the reach of Nadal.

I guess how that's how they describe an inside out forehand :)

http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news;_ylt=AkzHKOriaYeUowTvOy1sRsw4v7YF?slug=txmiam imentennis&prov=st&type=lgns

Did Nikolay wrap up the match with an inside out forehand going cross court instead of down the line?

[oploskoffie]

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44545000/jpg/_44545111_davy_getty_226.jpg

Nice :)

[mrjiggyfly2]

Did Nikolay wrap up the match with an inside out forehand going cross court instead of down the line?


Inside out cross court to Nadal's (lefty) forehand side.

[Charlie02123]

Davydenko won Paris in 2006. Federer and Nadal weren't there, but he pretty much dominated everyone. The final was best 3 of 5, and he embarassed Hrbaty something like 6-1 6-2 6-2.

Before this, I had no idea he had such a great record in finals. Now it's 12-3. It's the second best percentage, and best of active players.

[Tscott415]

Allez!!!!!! i come home and just watched the match on my DVR and all i can say is allez Kolya!

[nelslus]

If Davydenko could consistently play this level of tennis- I'd become a fan. Particularly with all the ridiculous crap that he's been put through. Davydenko was extremely impressive today. Big congrats to all of his fans. He sure looked like the real deal today.

Still, just to say this once again (and it won't be for the last time)- don't go crazy over an Ericsson Open win, folks. Sure, it's potentially a big step. But, it ain't THAT level of a big step, yet, until he plays like this in a Slam final. Five minutes ago, I thought that Nalbandian and Ferrer were sure Any-Minute-Now Slam winners.....I will also say, though, that, of these three (or any Flavor-Of-The-Moment player of your choice), I'd be most likely to think that Davydenko could take a Slam. Very consistent results, lots of options with his game....if he keeps that serve bulked up.....Now, if Rog and Nadal can get their acts together- IMO that closes the door to the rest. BUT- the way those two have been looking (and note to the Nadal boosters- the way that he has been losing his matches this year is just a REAL bad sign- so many hang-dog looks, not much fight at the end of too many of his losses).....Well, as much as of course I want Rog back playing the way that he can.....I will also say that, I'd be fascinated to see what kind of hot mess a Slam final would be if two newbies make the final.....

[patrick]

Inside out cross court to Nadal's (lefty) forehand side.

That is what I thought. No DTL shot as told by yahoo

[Foxykhat]

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44545000/jpg/_44545111_davy_getty_226.jpg

Nice :)\

Nice avatar pic of Davy.

Foxy

[aedra1119]

A belated congrats to Koyla! Awesome job this week!

[suliso]

Can Kolya make it BIG 4 now? There is obviously Roger, Novak and Rafa as they separated themselves from the rest overall... but can this result help Kolya become part of that group? He has been getting to semis and 1/4 of US Open, RG and AO on consistent basis but couldn't quite make the push to reach final yet. I think he will be dangerous toward later stages of clay court season (he tends to find his form only after few events on clay... although DC practice and prep will help his cause for Monte Carlo)

Only if he wins a slam (or at least gets to the final few times)


I am late to this today. Saw only the second set but Kolya's play in it was fantastic. Congratulations to him and all his fans :)

[Moose]

Tremendous job and props to Nikolay. Got to watch the match while at the gym today, and I have to admit I have never seen him play as well as he did today.

So he joins that nice list of players who reach what appears to be their greatest levels of success at 25+. Love to see that happening.

[Moose]

My biggest regret about the end of Miami is that it brings an end to the wonderful Spring Hardcourt Swing. It's been so awesome having everyone here in the States for the past month. I adore this 4 week stretch on the calendar. Always have, and lately it has been sweeter and sweeter.

And now everyone starts to leave. Oh yeah, we get green clay keeping some of the ladies around for a while, and we get a couple of events (like Houston) for the men. But, it won;t be the same.

Hope everyone gets or stays healthy, and makes it back post-Wimbledon. Thanks for visiting!

[mmmm8]

RESULTS
Men's Singles - Final
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/a4/fullj.a4d223e0601820871c6f1143735e0638/a4d223e0601820871c6f1143735e0638-getty-77834061mh072_sony_ericsson.jpg

[4] N Davydenko (RUS) d [2] R Nadal (ESP) 64 62

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080406/capt.6125e459c9f54f4ba7ad59893b158db3.key_biscayne _tennis_flad106.jpg


Women's Doubles - Final
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/da/fullj.7be72e7bc3142636a8519a7f33179e9d/7be72e7bc3142636a8519a7f33179e9d-getty-77834061mh091_sony_ericsson.jpg

[2] K Srebotnik (SLO) / A Sugiyama (JPN) d [1] C Black (ZIM) / L Huber (USA) 75 46 10-3

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/77/fullj.71e8cb9e85ada19160763c47d2eee40a/71e8cb9e85ada19160763c47d2eee40a-getty-77834061mh084_sony_ericsson.jpg





Men's Doubles - Final (played Saturday)
[1] B Bryan / M Bryan (USA) d [4] M Bhupathi (IND) / M Knowles (BAH) 62 62

Women's Singles - Final (played Saturday)
[8] S Williams (USA) d [4] J Jankovic (SRB) 61 57 63

[Danielle]

Well done Kolya!! Hang onto that racquet...and maybe get a few spare ones for safe measure. Nice to see him playing like this considering how he was struggling at the end of the year.

And what was with Mary Jo not being willing to let go of the mic when others were talking during the awards ceremony? Does she not share well with others?

[jjnow]

Not even joking -- is something wrong with Liezel's face? It looks like she has some type of massive breakout.

Her photos at the toll booth weren't like that.

[mmmm8]

Not even joking -- is something wrong with Liezel's face? It looks like she has some type of massive breakout.

Her photos at the toll booth weren't like that.

I tried to find a photo where she didn't look covered in facial hair. I think maybe it's just the way the light hit

[oohsalmon]

Not even joking -- is something wrong with Liezel's face? It looks like she has some type of massive breakout.

Her photos at the toll booth weren't like that.

Could just be sunburn...

...though that wouldn't mesh with her tan. :confused:

[JTContinental]

My biggest regret about the end of Miami is that it brings an end to the wonderful Spring Hardcourt Swing. It's been so awesome having everyone here in the States for the past month. I adore this 4 week stretch on the calendar. Always have, and lately it has been sweeter and sweeter.

And now everyone starts to leave. Oh yeah, we get green clay keeping some of the ladies around for a while, and we get a couple of events (like Houston) for the men. But, it won;t be the same.

Hope everyone gets or stays healthy, and makes it back post-Wimbledon. Thanks for visiting!

Not to mention that it brings about the loathsome (to me) clay court season, and a cavalcade of no name South Americans swooping in and stealing titles. I'm going to put a bunch into my slide team, and see how I do. ;)

[suliso]

Not to mention that it brings about the loathsome (to me) clay court season, and a cavalcade of no name South Americans swooping in and stealing titles.

I've heard about some no name guy from Majorca who might be good enough to win some.


You need to adapt to clay...

Not my favorite surface either, but having not seen it since last RG I am glad it's around again. That feeling might not last longer than 3-4 weeks, though :)

[Ti-Amie]

Finally real tennis!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

As you can see from my other post I'm not sure the players are happy about it.

[patrick]

Finally real tennis!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

As you can see from my other post I'm not sure the players are happy about it.


Spot on about clay tennis. We are about to find out who are going to be major players for the 2008 season.

[Jessie181]

I've heard about some no name guy from Majorca who might be good enough to win some.


You need to adapt to clay...

Not my favorite surface either, but having not seen it since last RG I am glad it's around again. That feeling might not last longer than 3-4 weeks, though :)

LOL Same here.
For the first few weeks it will be like a breath of fresh air. But then, after that, the long clay court rallies will get boring :p

[Madame]

Finally real tennis!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

As you can see from my other post I'm not sure the players are happy about it.


YES !!! Everybody back to Europe, Come on you good players ... Leave the big serving guys to their hard courts and come sliding in !!! :cheesy:

well there's just a little thing to take care of somewhere around nowhere in the middle of the states called Salem ??? and then back to the real, orange, sticky stuff :woohoo:

http://www.fft.fr/cms/GetObject.asp?Type=5&ID=7578

[dryrunguy]

Gotta be thrilled for Srebotnik, after that awful blunder late in the final in Madrid last fall. This should seriously help ease her pain! And congrats to Granny Sugi, too!

[patrick]

YES !!! Everybody back to Europe, Come on you good players ... Leave the big serving guys to their hard courts and come sliding in !!! :cheesy:

well there's just a little thing to take care of somewhere around nowhere in the middle of the states called Salem ??? and then back to the real, orange, sticky stuff :woohoo:

http://www.fft.fr/cms/GetObject.asp?Type=5&ID=7578


There is a tie in Winston-Salem,NC this week b/w France and USA.

[mmmm8]

I just watched a hilarious interview with Davydenko on his from the airport in Moscow, where he talks about how he stayed up till 1 AM in Miami watching TV shows (Irina downloads them "the mmmm8 way") and eating Snickers bars, and also how the organizers made him say how much he loves the tournament.

[Charlie02123]

:)

[mmmm8]

Youzhny clip made VH1's Best Week Ever :o

[jjnow]

Youzhny is a rock star now.