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**Unonounaple** · 01-07-2008, 06:18 PM

For my money, the higlight match of tomorrow's schedule (some might argue Nadal/Murray, but I don't see anything that stops Rafa tomorrow).

What to say about Marat Safin, and Wimbledon 2008, that hasn't been said allready. The tournament has been his professional resurrection. He seems to have left the demons at home, and is playing with a commitment that is incredible to see. This is his 2nd Wimbledon quarter (he lost to Goran in 2001). Has the big serve, and the huge groundies that should be rewarded at Wimbledon.

Feliciano - 40 spots ahead of Marat in the rankings (just sounds odd, doesn't it?). Only managed to get a seed in this tournament due to a couple of timely withdraws. And has made the most of slipping in with the 31 seed. F-Lo has that huge lefty serve that always serves him well at this tournament, and as long as he can avoid having to hit a backhand, he can rally with nearly anyone. This is also Feli's 2nd trip to the Quarters at Wimbledon (2005, lost to Hewitt).

Career H2H - 4-1 Lopez (!) One prior meeting on grass, at WImbledon in 2005, which Feliciano won in straights.

01-07-2008, 06:18 PM	#1
Unonounaple Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 533 Senior Member	Marat/Feliciano - WHO YA GOT For my money, the higlight match of tomorrow's schedule (some might argue Nadal/Murray, but I don't see anything that stops Rafa tomorrow). What to say about Marat Safin, and Wimbledon 2008, that hasn't been said allready. The tournament has been his professional resurrection. He seems to have left the demons at home, and is playing with a commitment that is incredible to see. This is his 2nd Wimbledon quarter (he lost to Goran in 2001). Has the big serve, and the huge groundies that should be rewarded at Wimbledon. Feliciano - 40 spots ahead of Marat in the rankings (just sounds odd, doesn't it?). Only managed to get a seed in this tournament due to a couple of timely withdraws. And has made the most of slipping in with the 31 seed. F-Lo has that huge lefty serve that always serves him well at this tournament, and as long as he can avoid having to hit a backhand, he can rally with nearly anyone. This is also Feli's 2nd trip to the Quarters at Wimbledon (2005, lost to Hewitt). Career H2H - 4-1 Lopez (!) One prior meeting on grass, at WImbledon in 2005, which Feliciano won in straights.
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