Indian Wells & Miami 2012

civ3 · Master Fan Inscrit le: Feb 08, 2011 Messages: 516

That was a very poor loss. I also ask what is happening with the Olympics? Will Richard play at all? I do not know the system

amurti · Posté le: 11.03.2012, 08:44:12 Sujet du message:

Thanks for posting the article Puschkin which I translated in Google. Richard stated he was very tired and had spent 5 days in bed with a terrible flu. He realized he should have finished the match in Set 2. I must admit I was horrified Richard lost this match, as I am sure he is. Hey, Murray is also out, so I do not feel too bad and he was not sick "as far as I know" - so it happens.

On to Miami we go and hope Richie is feeling better. Someone give Richie a lesson in not giving up too easily and also not coughing a lot whilst playing. When I see him coughing whilst playing I am beginning to think "oh, no, he is showing his opponent he is not feeling too well and if he loses the match, it's okay because he is sick.

This is a big blow to Richard and also his ranking points. I'm not good at the ranking points breakdown so Puschkin please let me know how this will affect him.

Richie get yourself back on track, lift your spirits, and come back roaring - PLEASE

Puschkin · Posté le: 11.03.2012, 09:33:35 Sujet du message:

blazer · Mega Fan Inscrit le: Jul 11, 2011 Messages: 257

Oh so he had the flu. So why is he playing this game from 10ft behind the baseline. Its funny how gasquet is covering twice as much ground as his opponents. The commentators mentioned this in rotterdam. If he felt bad he should have tried to finish the points quickly or just retire at some stange... because that third set was awful. And lets face it he choked. He needs to just step up to the baseline... not just against the likes of delpo, nadal, fed, djoko etc when he has nothing to lose.. but vs smaller opponents otherwise were going to see more early losses. Probably injuries too because he is so far back he's running like a madman back there. And why is Albert Ramos dictating play vs ritchie? Somthing needs to change otherwise his career will go down through injury and losing silly matches Sad

He's playing opponents into rhythm, into confidence and letting them dictate.... and besides his defence is not world class but his offence is yet he's defending!!!

amurti · Posté le: 11.03.2012, 19:44:57 Sujet du message:

blazer · Mega Fan Inscrit le: Jul 11, 2011 Messages: 257

yeh..that made me feel better but it was richards attitude i hated more than anything... piatti and grosjean have some serious work to do...

EdbergEdberggogogo · Super fan Inscrit le: Mar 10, 2007 Messages: 192

Yes, it was a disappointing loss. When Richard goes out early in a tournament, my interest level in the event drops significantly.

I did not see the match. I thought perhaps the loss was due to jet lag or something.

But there is much talk about the flu being a big problem at this event with a number of players dropping out.

He should have time to recover in time for Miami, and perhaps the slower conditions there will suit his game.

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civ3 · Master Fan Inscrit le: Feb 08, 2011 Messages: 516

I have a feeling that Richard will hope to avenge these poor losses. Lets hope he comes out aggresive in Miami

Puschkin · Posté le: 16.03.2012, 09:23:25 Sujet du message:

Richard apparently stayed on in IW.

The practice courts featured a few players who had been knocked out. David Ferrer, John Isner, Caroline Wozniacki, Jurgen Melzer, Iveta Benesova, Richard Gasquet, and Julien Benneteau were all getting some training in this morning. The afternoon saw the second half of Quisner–Sam Querry–practicing as well as Milos Raonic, Rafael Nadal, and Marc Lopez.

Source: http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/archives/12657

fabio · Super fan Inscrit le: Mar 02, 2010 Messages: 172

Good news!!! Here's a brief video of Richie's practice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3IfCz-yGLs
(perhaps before the 1st round, perhaps after...)

I think Richie wants return soon in perfect form for Miami and above all for the european season. A real pity this virus because I watched him in Marseille against Del Potro and he played good even if he lost...

blazer · Mega Fan Inscrit le: Jul 11, 2011 Messages: 257

Richard hitting with a giant rat ! : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlIhxk4pgxs

amurti · Posté le: 18.03.2012, 15:39:20 Sujet du message:

[quote="fabio"]Good news!!! Here's a brief video of Richie's practice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3IfCz-yGLs
(perhaps before the 1st round, perhaps after...)quote]

Thanks for the video -I see that Richie is miles behind the baseline - even in practice!!.

Let's hope Richie does well in Miami - Good Luck

blazer · Mega Fan Inscrit le: Jul 11, 2011 Messages: 257

Miami draw again seems ok up to djokovic.. in terms of the seeds who have been place. Ritchie seems to match up well with Lopez. But why alsways djoko? getting boring Shocked