Tag Archives: Gilles Simon

Marseille: DelPo Loses in the QF to Simon

Posted on February 23, 2013 by mariposaxprs

After a difficult R2 victory over Michael Llodra (which featured an entertaining moment, where DelPo took a selfie with a spectator’s camera after losing a point), DelPo lost in the QF to Gilles Simon, 6-4 6-3. During R2 match against … Continue reading →

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Olympics: DelPo is Victorious in Double Duty

Posted on August 2, 2012 by mariposaxprs

DelPo defeated Gillou and reaches the QF, where he will play Nishikori (who pulled off a big upset when he defeated Ferru).  Then, DelPo teamed up with Dulko in mixed dubs to defeat the Russian team of Mikhail Youzhny and … Continue reading →

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Roland Garros: Another Serving of DelPo-Berdy, Coming to You on Sunday

Posted on June 2, 2012 by mariposaxprs

del Potro d. Cilic, 6-3 7-6(7) 6-1  In the battle of big, hairy and leggy giants, DelPo pulled through yet again, defeating Cilic by the straight-sets scoreline of 6-3 7-6 and 6-1.  This pulls his H2H against the Croatian player … Continue reading →

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Dubai & Acapulco: Tale of Two Climates

Posted on February 29, 2012 by mariposaxprs

In Dubai, where conditions are cool and balmy… DelPo d. Dolgpolov, 6-4 7-6: I wasn’t able to watch this match, but I just now fast-forwarded through the recording of it.  I can’t say the match really lived up to expectations, … Continue reading →

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Australian Open: R2 Drama & Highlights

Posted on January 19, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Nicolas Mahut reaches R3 of a Grand Slam for the 2nd time in his career.  He defeated Tatsuma Ito 1-6 7-6 6-2 6-2 and had a mirthful celebration on court: Mahut’s doubles partner Julien Benneteau pulled off an upset over … Continue reading →

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Funnies: Lipstick Essentials

Posted on September 30, 2011 by mariposaxprs

Fall season is fast approaching and you’re probably looking forward to shopping the new lipsticks and glosses to complement the breezy weather.  Look no further.  The men on the ATP show us how it’s done. Pretty in pink: A bubble-gum … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the Fairytale Comeback

Posted on September 5, 2011 by mariposaxprs

Juan Martin del Potro loses to Gilles Simon in R3 (4-6 7-6 6-2 7-6) at the US Open. So what happened?  Simon is always a tough match-up for Del Potro and the tall Argentine has never fared well against defensive players. … Continue reading →

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