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February 12, 2009 — chadanielleSafin say farewell to tennis in BNP Masters
November 12, 2009 — chadanielle
Marat Safin of Russia, ended his career at the BNP Masters indoor tennis tournament in Paris. He loss to Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina in the second round of the Paris Masters 6-4, 5-7, 6-4.
Marat Safin during a second round at the Paris Masters.
BNP Masters indoor tennis tournament in Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
“Sportsmen are great when they are sportsmen,” Safin said. “Afterwards, it’s a little bit tough for them. The transition from being a tennis player to do something else is difficult. And if time passes too much, you’re just an ex-tennis player.”
Marat Safin, of Russia, holds the key of the Bercy stadium, a farewell trophy to mark the end of his career, during BNP Masters indoor tennis tournament in Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
“It’s where I started and where I finished,” Safin said about the French capital. “I couldn’t have found a better place to (retire). French people have been great to me. Great fans, great spectators. They perfectly understand tennis.”
“Today I will put all my memories, all my wins and losses in a small box,” Safin said during a small ceremony where he received a special trophy. “Today a door is closed, hopefully another one will open.”
Marat Safin farewell with the guys at the BNP Paribas Master, Paris
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Italy wins Fed Cup Fed Cup, against USA
November 9, 2009 — chadanielle
Italy's Flavia Pennetta reacts after winning the tennis Fed Cup final match against USA's Melanie Oudin 7-5, 6-2.
Italy wins Fed Cup Fed Cup, against USA
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Rezai wins @ Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions, Bartoli retires
November 9, 2009 — chadanielle
Aravane Rezai became the first winner of the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions when Marion Bartoli retired after losing the opening set 7-5.
"It’s a big surprise to finish like that and I’m very sorry for her," said Rezai, "She looks like she hurt a lot and I hope it is not a big injury.
"It was a good match and I’m very sad to finish like this. The last thing you want to do is injury yourself in the last match of the season. But what can you do? I was trying my best and perhaps it was just too much."
op-seeded Marion Bartoli retired from the final with a thigh injury after losing the first set 7-5.
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Djokovic ends Federer’s run @ Davidoff Swiss Indoors Basel
November 9, 2009 — chadanielle
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland @ the Davidoff Swiss Indoors Tennis
Top-ranked Roger Federer lost his hometown tournament on Sunday, falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final.
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Murray beats Youzhny @ Valencia Open
November 9, 2009 — chadanielle
Andy Murray won his sixth title of the season, beating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-3, 6-2 in the Valencia Open final.
Andy Murray from Great Britain, left, celebrates after his victory @ the ATP 500 World Tour Valencia Open tennis tournament
Andy Murray of Great Britain and Mikhail Youzhny of Russia @ the Valencia Open Tennis
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All-french final set for Bartoli, Rezai
November 8, 2009 — chadanielleSunday, November 8, 2009
Centre Court (from 14.30hrs)
1. Final: Marion Bartoli vs. Aravane Rezai
Results – Saturday, November 7, 2009
Semifinals
(1) Marion Bartoli (FRA) d. (WC) Kimiko Date Krumm (JPN) 61 63
Aravane Rezai (FRA) d. María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) 62 63
Marion Bartoli beat Kimiko Date-Krumm, 6-1, 6-3 in an 85-minute match.
Kimiko Date Krumm (JPN)
10th-seeded Rezai defeated sixth-seeded Martinez Sanchez 6-2, 6-3 in only 64 minutes to advance to Sunday’s final.
María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP)
Martinez @ the semi final match.
Rezai @ the semi final match.
Bali Order of Play – Saturday, November 7, 2009 / Results Day 3
November 7, 2009 — chadanielleSaturday, November 7, 2009
Centre Court (from 14.30hrs)
1. Marion Bartoli vs. Kimiko Date Krumm
2. Aravane Rezai vs. María José Martínez Sánchez
Results – Friday, November 6, 2009
Round Robin – Day 3
Group A: (1) Marion Bartoli (FRA) d. Shahar Peer (ISR) 63 62
Group B: María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) d. (2) Samantha Stosur (AUS) 76(4) 75
Group C: Vera Dushevina (RUS)* d. Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) 26 61 75
Group D: (4/WC) Sabine Lisicki (GER) d. Melinda Czink (HUN) 62 67(1) 64
* Alternate; replaced Yanina Wickmayer
Marion Bartoli confirmed her spot with a 63 62 win over Shahar Peer of Israel.
Shahar Peer (ISR)
Marion Bartoli (FRA) d. Shahar Peer (ISR) @ Day 3
María José Martínez Sánchez, who beat Agnes Szavay on Thursday, kept her record perfect with today's defeat of No.2 seed Sam Stosur, 76(4) 75.
Samantha Stosur (AUS)
María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) d. (2) Samantha Stosur (AUS)
First alternate Vera Dushevina took her place, but despite registering a 26 61 75 win over Medina Garrigues the Russian could not reach the semis with only one match under her belt.
Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP)
Fourth seeded wildcard Sabine Lisicki restored pride with a 62 67(1) 64 win over Melinda Czink on Friday.
Yanina Wickmayer withdraw from the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions
November 6, 2009 — chadanielle
Following the withdrawal of Yanina Wickmayer from the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions, WTA Tour Chairman and CEO Stacey Allaster stated:
“As reported this morning, the Flemish Doping Tribunal has informed Yanina Wickmayer that effective immediately they are suspending her from competition due to three filing failures under the Belgian anti-doping whereabouts programme. With this information Yanina herself has voluntarily withdrawn from the tournament and as a matter of policy the tour will not make comment on an ongoing tennis anti-doping matter.”
Wickmayer’s place will be taken by tournament alternate Vera Dushevina, who will play Anabel Medina Garrigues.
Kimiko Date Krumm will advance to the semi-finals from Group C having a head-to-head win/loss record over Garrigues, as a result of the withdrawal.
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Bali Order of Play – Friday, November 6, 2009 / Results Day 2
November 6, 2009 — chadanielle
Shahar Peer survived a second set surge by defeating Magdalena Rybarikova 61 76(4).
Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) @ day 2 of the round robin Bali Tournament
María José Martínez Sánchez win her first match, againts Agnes Szavay 46 64 60.
Agnes Szavay (HUN)
Wildcard Kimiko Date Krumm beat Anabel Medina Garrigues, 64 63.
Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP)
Aravane Rezai of France wins her second match, defeating Melinda Czink of Hungary, 63 75 at the WTA Bali Open tennis tournament.
Melinda Czink of Hungary @ the Bali Tournament of Champions
Bali Order of Play – Thursday, November 5, 2009 / Results Day 1
November 5, 2009 — chadanielle
Marion Bartoli of France
Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK)
Marion Bartoli of France defeated Magdalena Rybarikova 6-4, 6-4 Wednesday in the round-robin.
Samantha Stosur defeated Agnes Szavay, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1
Agnes Szavay of Hungary - WTA Bali Open tennis tournament round robin
Yanina Wickmayer (BEL)
Kimiko Date Krumm (JPN)
Yanina Wickmayer defeated Kimiko Date-Krumm 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Aravane Rezai (FRA)
Sabine Lisicki of Germany @ the Bali Tournament round robin.
Aravane Rezai rallied to stop Sabine Lisicki 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.
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- Ceramic Painting in BaliPlayers at the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions showed off their artistic talents.
- Vera Conquers CricketVera Dushevina tries her hand at cricket for the first time on the beach in beautiful Bali.
- Kimiko's Age-Defying TipsAgeless Japanese icon Kimiko Date Krumm shares her health and beauty tips in Bali.
- Rybarikova Plays GennisSlovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova is new to golf and even newer to "Gennis", a game developed by New Zealand reporter James McOnie.
- Anabel, Video Tennis ChampAnabel Medina Garrigues played an interesting array of opponents in video tennis while in Bali.
- Ceramic Painting in Bali
