Marat Saffin was too good for Ferrero!

It isn't easy to stay alone with phone not working and Internet going down now and then. Phone, TV and Internet have always been good pals. I was happy to know that NBC is telecasting French Open. Here is what happened, in Roland Gaross today.


Saturday Stars 

I got up late in the morning and tuned to NBC to find Sharapova playing against Anna Chakvetadze. Anna teamed up with the Indian sensation, Sania Mirza in doubles but thrashed out in the second or third round. Anna is not like Sania for sure. She looks promising and has great serve to bank on. She looks hot too, which is essential for a Tennis Star. Coming back to the match, Sharapova did not show any mercy what so ever against the fellow russian teenager and won the match easily in straight sets - 6-1, 6-4.
The self hated man, Marat Saffin playing against the clay court hero, Ferrero is the big match of the day. What a match? How hard it is to play on clay court for close to four hours? I just can't imagine the effort and mental strngth one needs to take up such a challenge. Match was a mix of good serves, long ralleys, excellent drop shots, well timed baxkhand hits and what not. Saffin is known for loosing his nerves and break a racket or two but for a change, he kept his cool throughout the match to post a 7-6 (5), 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (2) victory over Carlos Ferrero. Well Done, Saffin!