Archive for category: Gilles Muller
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Roddick comes from behind against Muller to take Atlanta Title
The BB&T Atlanta Open final featured a pair of 29-year-old ATP veterans battling against one another and the sweltering Georgia heat. Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller was in search of his first career ATP title, while Roddick was vying for his 32nd trophy. Coming off a string of impressive wins, Muller was [...] -
Roddick Prevails over Isner, will Play Muller for the Atlanta Title
Andy Roddick defeated his Olympic teammate and no. 1 seed John Isner in a three-set thriller during the Saturday nightcap. The first set saw Roddick absorb 7 aces from Isner and defend 2 break points. Despite this, the Nebraska-native managed to break the no. 1 seed to take the set [...] -
Muller Sails through Soeda for Spot in the Atlanta Finals
World no. 63 Gilles Muller earned his place in the BB&T Atlanta Open finals following a dominant performance against the world no. 54 and 8th seed Go Soeda. Both were coming off impressive straight-sets victories in the quarterfinals, with Muller dismissing the Australian Matthew Ebden and Soeda defeating his compatriot [...] -
Soeda Defeats no. 3 seed Nishikori, sets up Clash with Muller in the Atlanta Open Semis
In the first ever all-Japanese quarterfinal match at the BB&T Atlanta Open, world no. 54 Go Soeda defeated his countrymen Kei Nishikori convincingly in straight sets. Despite a 1st serve percentage of well under 50%, Soeda successfully saved 3 break point opportunities in the first set and managed to break [...] -
BB&T Atlanta Open: Fish Forced to Withdraw, Isner Keeps his Eye on the Prize
Up one set and on serve in the second, two-time defending champion Mardy Fish was forced to withdraw from his match against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller in the second round of the BB&T Atlanta Open. Attempting to return a drop shot, Fish stumbled at the net and injured his ankle which [...] -
Monfils to face Berdych in Montpellier final
Defending champion Gael Monfils had to save a matchpoint to secure his place in the Open Sud Final in Montpellier. He beat his fellow countryman Gilles Simon 4-6 7-6 (4) 6-4. Monfils saved eight breakpoints in the second set and at 5-6 he had to save one match point too. [...] -
Bogomolov, Muller and Tursunov into Kremlin Cup second round
American Alex Bogomolov Jr. eliminated Sebian qualifier Dusan Lajovic 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. Bogomolov was born in Moscow but then moved to Mexico with his family and subsequently to the United States. His father was a renowned tennis coach, having coached former [...]
