Federer is listed as the No.#1 again :dance:

YAY! :heart:

We need some interesting matches... The Indy Championships and the German Open are starting now...

 

 

Soderling Wins Fourth Title; First Swedish Champion Since 2000

 

 

Robin Soderling became the first Swedish winner of the Catella Swedish Open since his coach Magnus Norman won the title in 2000. The second seed defeated Juan Monaco of Argentina 6-3, 7-6(4) in Sunday's final. It was his fourth straight win over Monaco.

 

The ATP World Tour No. 12 picked up €75,500 and added 250 points towards his South African Airways 2009 ATP Ranking, while the unseeded Monaco – appearing in his eighth ATP World Tour clay-court final – earned €39,700 and 150 points.

 

“It is a dream come true to win this tournament," explained Soderling. "I think I played my best match of the tournament today.

 

"It’s very big to win a title in Sweden, I have always dreamt of winning this tournament ever since I came down to Bastad to watch as a junior. Now I have won it, it is a great feeling. My confidence is very high for the next few tournaments, as I have beaten very good players."

 

Soderling did not drop a set (8-0) on his eighth appearance in Bastad (15-7 lifetime). He won his fourth ATP World Tour title in one hour and 53 minutes – having won 62 per cent of service points, including six aces. He improved to 25-12 (17-5 on clay) on the 2009 ATP World Tour season.

 

The 24 year old had previously won ATP World Tour indoor carpet titles at 2004 Lyon (d. Malisse), 2005 Milan (d. Stepanek) and 2008 (d. Benneteau). He has a 4-7 record in ATP World Tour finals.

 

Soderling, runner-up to Roger Federer at Roland Garros last month, raced out to a 3-0 lead against Monaco – courtesy of a service break in the second game. He went on to win 71 per cent of service points in the 37-minute first set.

 

The top Swede won six out of six points on Monaco’s second serve in the first game of the second set, which Soderling won on his second break point opportunity.

 

The 25-year-old Monaco broke back for 4-4, and squandered one set point in the tenth game. But Soderling returned to top form in the tie-break, moving into a 4-1 and 6-3 lead.

 

“It was a very difficult match, as he was very confident, playing incredible and serving very well," said Monaco. "I had my chances in the second set with two set points, but he played very well. I gave my best, but he was the winner and I think we played a good final.

 

Monaco had been attempting to defeat the top three seeds in the tournament, having posted wins over No. 1 Fernando Verdasco (quarter-finals) and No. 3 Tommy Robredo (semi-finals).

 

The ATP World Tour No. 61, who dropped to 25-17 (23-11 on clay) on the 2009 ATP World Tour season, also finished runner-up at Buenos Aires (l. to Robredo) in February. He is 3-5 lifetime in ATP World Tour finals.

 

“It’s definitely a very good and positive week, following the disappointment of the Davis Cup [against the Czech Republic] played on an indoor hard-court," said Monaco. "This was my first clay-court tournament since Roland Garros, so I was surprised by my results to beat Fernando Verdasco and Tommy Robredo with good scores.

 

“I am excited about going to Hamburg [for the International German Open], it is one of my favourite tournaments. I am happy, healthy and go there with confidence to play another good tournament.”

 

Swedish players have clinched 18 singles titles in the 54-year history of the Catella Swedish Open.

 

Soderling, who finished runner-up with compatriot Robert Lindstedt in the doubles final, had been attempting to become the third 'double' winner of singles and doubles titles at the ATP World Tour 250 clay-court tournament. Mats Wilander (1983) and Magnus Gustafsson (1998) are the only players to have completed the feat.

 

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2009/07/Bastad-Sunday-Soderling-Wins-Fourth-Title.aspx

No one posting anymore :(

 

Well there aren't any important tournaments at the moment - only "Mickey Mouse" ones.:dozey:

When's the next big tournament? I wonder when Roddick and Nadal will be playing again, cause I heard they were both injured and recovering.

August 31st

US Open.

well the us open series should be starting up soon if it hasn't already. The actual US Open won't be for a while though.

well the us open series should be starting up soon if it hasn't already. The actual US Open won't be for a while though.

 

Because it "opens" on 31st August??:rolleyes:

Rafael Nadal expecting tough return to tennis

 

Spain's Rafael Nadal, who resumed training on Monday after being sidelines with tendinitis in both his knees for nearly two months, says the rest of the season would be "difficult" for him.

 

 

 

By Telegraph staff and agencies

Published: 8:56PM BST 20 Jul 2009

 

Fighting back: Rafael Nadal trains on Monday in Majorca Photo: AFP

 

 

"Even if I return at 100 per cent, you have to be realistic, the rest of the season is going to be difficult because after stopping for one month, almost two, you lose the rhythm of the competition," the 23-year-old told Spanish media in Majorca.

"I have still one advantage over (Roger) Federer in that I am only 23 years old," added Nadal, who lost his French Open and Wimbledon titles, as well as his world No 1 spot, in a summer of injury misery.

 

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Switzerland's Federer, 27, won both the French Open and Wimbledon and regained the No 1 ranking held by Nadal during the Spaniard's absence.

Nadal has not played since being upset by Robin Soderling in the fourth round at the French Open in May. It was his first defeat at Roland Garros where he had been the four-time champion.

The injury forced him to pull out of Wimbledon two days before it started.

Nadal intends to return to return to competitive play at the Montreal Masters, where he is the defending champion, which gets underway on Aug 8.

YES, YES, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

Jérémy CHardy won his first ATP tournament at Stuttgart!!!! He has beaten Hanescu!!! He also change his haircut :sneaky:

 

 

I'm so glad for him, he deserve it!! Such a great player!!!

YES, YES, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

Jérémy CHardy won his first ATP tournament at Stuttgart!!!! He has beaten Hanescu!!! He also change his haircut :sneaky:

 

 

I'm so glad for him, he deserve it!! Such a great player!!!

 

Were there any top players in it??:confused:

Were there any top players in it??:confused:

I think so... :thinking:

 

Here the previous winners:

 

2008 Juan Martin Del Potro

2007 Rafael Nadal

2006 David Ferrer

2005 Rafael Nadal

2004 Guillermo Canas

2003 Guillermo Coria

2002 Mikhail Youzhny

2001 Gustavo Kuerten

2000 Franco Squillari

 

etc....

YES, YES, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

Jérémy CHardy won his first ATP tournament at Stuttgart!!!! He has beaten Hanescu!!! He also change his haircut :sneaky:

 

 

I'm so glad for him, he deserve it!! Such a great player!!!

 

He needs to shave by the way.......... :thinking:

Were there any top players in it??:confused:

Gilles Simon was the top seed, Davydenko the 2nd :thinking:

He needs to shave by the way.......... :thinking:

I like scruff :P

Gilles Simon was the top seed, Davydenko the 2nd :thinking:

 

I like scruff :P

Because Jonny has it? :P :lol:

You know me too well :P

Gilles Simon was the top seed, Davydenko the 2nd :thinking:

 

 

So none of the BEST players, then.:rolleyes:

Oh come on Mark, let her celebrate her fellow's victory:P

Guess who's a daddy? Of twin girls! Congrats! :dance:

 

OFF COURT - ROGER PROUD FATHER OF TWIN GIRLS!

 

15 Time Grand Slam Champion and #1 Ranked Player In The World, Roger Federer Becomes Proud Father Of Twin Girls

 

Roger Federer and his wife Mirka, proudly announce the birth of twin daughters, Charlene Riva and Myla Rose, who were born Thursday night, July 23rd in Switzerland. "This is the greatest day of our lives. Mirka, Myla and Charlene are all healthy and doing very well."

 

http://www.rogerfederer.com/en/rogers/news/newsdetail.cfm?uNewsID=939

Finally Federror has the reason to retire and quit getting anooying by being beaten by anyone.

Guess who's a daddy? Of twin girls! Congrats! :dance:

 

OFF COURT - ROGER PROUD FATHER OF TWIN GIRLS!

 

15 Time Grand Slam Champion and #1 Ranked Player In The World, Roger Federer Becomes Proud Father Of Twin Girls

 

Roger Federer and his wife Mirka, proudly announce the birth of twin daughters, Charlene Riva and Myla Rose, who were born Thursday night, July 23rd in Switzerland. "This is the greatest day of our lives. Mirka, Myla and Charlene are all healthy and doing very well."

 

http://www.rogerfederer.com/en/rogers/news/newsdetail.cfm?uNewsID=939

 

Fuck :stunned:

Twin girls? OMG :D I thought it was a boy, but that's a nice surprise :nice:

Finally Federror has the reason to retire and quit getting anooying by being beaten by anyone.

 

As I've said before, if you're going to throw insults around, you should at least make sure your grammar is correct first.:dozey:

Finally Federror has the reason to retire and quit getting anooying by being beaten by anyone.

who doesn't get annoyed when they're beaten? Not that it happens very often with his stats. He's seriously the last possible athlete I would think to pick on.

who doesn't get annoyed when they're beaten? Not that it happens very often with his stats. He's seriously the last possible athlete I would think to pick on.

 

Just goes to show he doesn't have a clue what he's talking about.;)

Anybody following the Montreal Masters?