Post Tagged with: "Gilles Muller"
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Dolgopolov and defending champion Granollers reach Valencia QFs
Defending champion Marcel Granollers came from a set down to move on to the quarter finals in Valencia, defeating Gilles Simon (4)6-7 6-3 6-2. John Isner’s exit meant Granollers was the only remaining seed in his half at the time of the match, giving him a great chance to be able [...] -
Goffin beats Isner in round two in Valencia, Raonic also out
It would be a bad day for the big serving men in Valencia with Milos Raonic and John Isner both exiting despite serving 37 aces between them (21-16 to Isner). Both had been expected to flourish on the surface but would be defeated by their less favoured opponents. David Goffin would be [...] -
Zemlja upsets Tipsarevic to face Del Potro in Vienna final
Slovenian qualifier Grega Zemlja pulled off the biggest victory of his career to date, defeating Janko Tipsarevic from a set down to make the Vienna final 3-6 7-6 (5) 6-2. After a wasteful first set that saw eight break points squandered from Zemlja, Tipsarevic would need just one to take the set. [...] -
Tipsarevic and Muller reach Vienna semifinals
Janko Tipsarevic is through to the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open 2012 in Vienna after his match with Aljaz Bedene was cut short. Tipsarevic had been leading 6-2 4-2 when Bedene was forced to retire with a left leg injury. The Slovenian fought admirably against a much better opponent but failed [...] -
Del Potro overcomes scare in 2nd round in Vienna, Muller beats Melzer
Juan Martin Del Potro needed three sets to defeat an inspired Daniel Brands, taking 3 hours and 5 minutes for a 6-7 (5) 7-6 (4) 7-6 (6) victory. Brands was a semi finalist here last year and clearly enjoys playing in Vienna so it was much tougher than many had anticipated. [...] -
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 [...] -
Ferrer and Malisse advance to Hertogenbosch semis
No.1 seed David Ferrer needed only 42 minutes to book his place in the Unicef Open semis in Hertogenbosch, defeating Dutch wild card holder Igor Sijsling 6-0 6-1. The Spaniard dropped a mere three points on his serve throughout the whole match, setting up a semifinal encounter against Frenchman Benoit [...] -
Nalbandian and Querrey through to second round at Queen’s
Former Wimbledon runner-up David Nalbandian moved into the second round of this year’s AEGON Championships at the Queen’s Club in London after overcoming Canadian Vasek Pospisil 4-6 6-2 6-2. He will now face Belgian qualifier Ruben Bemelmans, who defeated Tunisian Malek Jaziri 6-4 1-6 6-3. American Sam Querrey, winner of [...] -
Federer beats Harrison, plays Roddick in round three
No.3 seed Roger Federer won his opening match at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, beating the American wildcard holder Ryan Harrison 6-2 7-6 (3). The former world no.1 Federer, who had a bye in the first round, cruised through the first set and was dominating the second set as [...]
