quarterfinal result >>> semifinal matchup - h2h
Jurgen Melzer d. 6 Marin Cilic - 76(8) 75
Now that's taking advantage of Federer's pull-out.
>>> Melzer vs Youzhny - h2h 2-3
7 Mikhail Youzhny d. Janko Tipsarevic - 63 64
*****
Marcos Baghdatis d. Michael Berrer - 76(5) 61
>>> Baghdatis vs Djokovic - h2h 0-3
2 Novak Djokovic (above) d. Ivan Ljubicic -26 64 60
Back from da brink baby.
Photo: Reuters
Yea, you read that right - Rotterdam.
What on earth is he doing in Rotterdam? James was the sole American in the Rotterdam draw - all the rest of his countrymen (11 of them) are in San Jose in, uh - AMERICA.
The only thing I can think is that Rotterdam is worth twice the ranking points as San Jose. James had 90 semifinal points to defend from last year in San Jose which he could have equaled with a quarterfinal showing in Rotterdam.
Maybe he was playing a rankings game and was thinking that if he went further in Rotterdam he could improve upon last year. Meaning, it's easier to get to the Rotterdam semi's than the San Jose final.
Blake is currently ranked #52 but with 90 points coming off next Monday he is going to sink to about #65. While while the gamble was brave, in hindsight he might have actually lost fewer points if he had stayed in the States.
Marcos Baghdatis d. James Blake - 64 62, today in Rotterdam.
Marcos took a little time for an autograph session in Rotterdam today.
Photo: Getty Images
Novak Djokovic d. Marco Chiudinelli - 36 61 61 63
Slow start bud. Next up: Istomin. Who? Exactly.
Serena Williams d. Petra Kvitova - 62 61
Clearly in a hurry to meet Prince William.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga d. Taylor Dent - 64 63 63
Next up: Tommy Haas. Not to be missed.
Fernando Verdasco d. Ivan Sergeyev - 61 62 62
FACE
Venus Williams d. Sabylle Bammer - 62 75
Some blogs are saying V wasn't wearing panties... not going there.
Nikolay Davydenko d. Illya Marchenko - 63 63 60
I'm still saying he ends Fed's 22 Slam semi streak in the quarters.
Marcos Baghdatis d. David Ferrer - 46 36 76(4) 63 61
Survives the cramps and then brings out them moobs. Total eww.
Photos: Reuters
Now this guy I envy!
Justine Henin practicing on Rod Laver Arena
Baghdatis celebrating his 5 set comeback win
Things are getting close with me & Leif in the booth during Federer match!
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Photos & captions: Justin Gimelstob
Medibank International in Sydney
Marcos Baghdatis d. Richard Gasquet - 64 76(2)
Elena Dementieva d. Serena WIlliams - 63 62
Kooyong Classic Exhibition in Melbourne
Fernando Verdasco d. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga - 75 63
Heineken Open in Auckland, New Zealand
John Isner d. Arnaud Clement - 63 57 76(2)
Hobart, Australia
Alona Bondarenko d. Shahar Peer - 62 64
