Tag Archives: Marin Cilic

R3: And So We Reach the Halfway Mark

Posted on July 1, 2012 by mariposaxprs

R3 Combativity Award: I’d awarded R2 Combativity Award to Lukas Rosol, who impressively beat Rafa in 5 sets.  Rosol lost in R3 to Kohlschrieber, who played a very impressive match of his own (he hit 35 winners and only 5 … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Take on Nalbandian at Queens

Posted on June 19, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Just off the top of my head, these are my thoughts about what happened in the Nalby-Cilic final at Queens— The Basic Facts: After being up a set, Nalbandian was defaulted in his final at Queens, thus handing Marin Cilic … 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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Roland Garros: What Did DelPo (and Nalby) Ever Do To You?

Posted on May 27, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Observe this scenic photo of Reeshard lounging on his chair, flipping through a magazine. I’d wanted to use that photo as an opening to my very brief analysis of the RG draw.  It would have been nice, as Reeshard actually … Continue reading →

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Madrid: Wonky Bottom Half of Draw

Posted on May 11, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Del Potro d. Cilic, 6-2 6-4 Hard-hitting groundies.  Level 10 crankiness from both sides.  Remonstrating and arguing with chair ump Fergus Murphy.    This match was entertaining. DelPo-Cilic matches involve plays from the baseline.  One difference is that DelPo plays … Continue reading →

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Davis Cup: Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee

Posted on April 9, 2012 by mariposaxprs

del Potro d. Cilic, 6-1 6-2 6-1 Argentina are through to the SF, after taking the tie 4-1. **Update: DelPo also confirmed he will make himself available for the SF tie against the Czech Republic in September. A smiling El … Continue reading →

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Davis Cup: A Dramatic 5-Setter, Argentina Up 2-1

Posted on April 8, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Nalbandian-Schwank d. Cilic-Karlovic,  3-6, 7-6, 6-3, 6-7 8-6 Given the drama from the first day of the tie, I had been hoping for a slightly less topsy-turvy doubles rubber, in which Argentina emerged the victor. It wasn’t easy, but Schwalbandian won … Continue reading →

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Davis Cup: Dramatic Day for Team Argentina, 1-1

Posted on April 7, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Cilic d. Nalbandian, 5-7 6-4 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 Altogether, it was a mixed bag for Team Argentina on Friday.  El Rey played the opening rubber against Cilic, in a match that lasted over 5 hours.  It was not a pretty … Continue reading →

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Davis Cup: Draw Ceremony & a Storm Interrupts the Official Dinner

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mariposaxprs

The draw ceremony took place and the ARG-CRO tie will begin in less than 24 hours: A stand-off in this photo between the three giants in the middle I’m convinced Nalby and Edu’s facial expressions have opposing reactions to each … Continue reading →

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Davis Cup: Team Croatia Arrive in Argentina

Posted on April 1, 2012 by mariposaxprs

In preparation for the April 6-8 tie, Nalby and Schwank began their training for the Davis Cup QF. DelPo and Pico will soon begin their training as well.  Over the weekend, DelPo was spotted at La Bombonera, supporting his Boca … Continue reading →

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