Archive for category: Los Angeles
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Querrey defeats Ram in LA semis, plays Berankis in final
Second seed Sam Querrey beat his unseeded American compatriot Rajeev Ram for the third time in a row and proceeded into 2012 Farmers Classic final, where he will be battling to complete a treble of Los Angeles ATP trophies. World No. 117 Ram was in a good form this week. [...] -
Ricardas Berankis Marches on in the Farmers Classic in LA as Marinko Matsevic also Makes the Semis
Ricardas Berankis’ season looks to be on the mend as he recorded yet another victory in LA. The 22 year old Lithuanian is still yet to drop a set in the tournament and comfortably saw off Nicolas Mahut, defeating the fourth seed 6-4 6-4. Looking to have shaken off the [...] -
Top Seed Shocked by Michael Russell in LA
The Farmers Classic lost its top seed through the night as France’s Benoit Paire succumbed to American Michael Russell in straight sets, Detroit-born Russell defeating the world no. 47, 7-5 6-4. Another seed awaits Russell in tonight’s quarter final, this time in the form of Australian Marinko Matosevic. Matosevic – [...] -
Querrey and Malisse enter Los Angeles quarterfinals
Second seed Sam Querrey and fifth-seeded Xavier Malisse delivered expected victories in the second round of 2012 Farmers Classic. They were better than Igor Sijsling and Matthew Ebden respectively. Local hero Querrey, number 57 on ATP rankings, brushed aside his Dutch adversary Sijsling in less than an hour of play. [...] -
Malisse and Ebden win first round matches in LA
Fifth-seeded Xavier Malisse, Matthew Ebden, and Igor Sijsling all managed to survive the opening round of 2012 Farmers Classic tournament. Sam Querrey got a bye in the first round. 32-year old Belgian Malisse, a Wimbledon semifinalist from ten years ago, was a clear favorite against the young American Nicolas Meister. [...] -
Bjorn Phau Stunned by Qualifier in LA Farmers Classic
Seeded seventh, Bjorn Phau’s first round match-up against qualifier Ricardas Berankis should have been a foregone conclusion. Evidently the Vilnius-born player had other ideas, taking the first set to a tie-break and subsequently winning it. Berankis looks to have put the chronic groin injury that has dogged his season behind [...] -
Top Seed Benoit Paire to Meet Micheal Russell in LA Second Round
France’s Benoit Paire’s top seeding allowed him safe passage into round 2 of the Farmers Classic in LA, avoiding any potential first round stumbling blocks. His second round opponent will be Michael Russell who defeated fellow American Jesse Levine in straight sets on LA’s hard court. Russell looked comfortable throughout [...] -
Ram beats Baker in first round of Los Angeles
The first round of LA Farmers Classic ATP hard court tournament started with matches in the bottom half of the draw. While Paul Capdeville and Flavio Cipolla advanced to the second round, the eight seed Brian Baker was eliminated by his US compatriot Rajeev Ram. Baker, number 79 on current [...]
