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(2)Andy Murray d. (3)David Ferrer    2-6, 6-4, 7-6(1)    [2:45 h] What was at stake besides 719,160 dollars and prestige? For Murray the No. 2 in the world, for Ferrer No. 4; admittedly rankings they had reached before, but … Continue reading →

2nd semifinal: (2)Andy Murray d. (8)Richard Gasquet    6-7(3), 6-1, 6-2    [1:59 h] Murray’s first match this year in Miami in night session… He is a slow-starter, especially against players who don’t get too many cheap points thanks to … Continue reading →

As Joca mentioned yesterday, the 24th all-European quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 event, for the first time men from Europe rule in Miami completely from quarterfinals and onwards. 4th quarterfinal: (8)Richard Gasquet d. (4)Tomas Berdych    6-3, 6-3    [1:14 … Continue reading →

Fourth round During the last fourth round match, the temperature was low (9 Celsius), the wind strong, nevertheless Novak Djokovic got accustomed tennis fans to win in every conditions. Therefore his 2-6 4-6 shocker to Tommy Haas everyone should interpret … Continue reading →

In the late 80s and early 90s, Miami (then called Key Biscayne) was regarded as a 5th Slam. This label is still using sometimes but doesn’t make sense anymore. It’s not even that tournament has been deprived of “the best … Continue reading →

(1)Novak Djokovic d. (4)Andy Murray     6-1, 7-6(4)                             [2:17 h]  Miami is the only ‘1000’ tournament which separates semifinals from the final by one day … Continue reading →

 2nd semifinal: (1)Novak Djokovic d. (21)Juan Monaco             6-0, 7-6(5)                         [2:03 h] Monaco notched impressive wins over American boys in the last two … Continue reading →

Thursday. All four previous matches between Mardy Fish and Juan Monaco  had a dramatic conclusion. Monaco – celebrating his 28th birthday – has broken this pattern. He was playing a perfect match supported by loud Argentinian colony chanting “Ole, ole-ole-ole, … Continue reading →

Fourth round Mardy Fish [8] had to work very hard in his fourth round match to achieve the best result of the season. The American squandered a 4:2 lead in the 2nd set, and was forced to save break points … Continue reading →

Great draw this year in Miami –  28 best players of the world presented their skills (Wawrinka and Youzhny withdrew, Soderling still off the tour)… After 12 years of participating in the biggest tournaments, Fernando Gonzalez [221] played his last … Continue reading →