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SirBloody Idiot · 28-02-2011, 08:03 PM

Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open II
PTA Masters 1000 - Wednesday (2nd Round) - Madrid, Spain - Clay (Red)

Heath Davis has won the all-West CWLand battle in Madrid with a straight sets win over lucky loser Rob Bowenburg. The World No. 29 was in fine touch as he produced some clinical serving in tight moments in an overpowering performance. The two Rome quarter finalists were evenly matched for most of the match, but it was Davis' class and coolness under pressure which allowed him key breaks of serve as he secured a third round place with a 6-3, 7-5 victory. There he'll meet the World No. 1 Jason Hall - a man he's never beaten.

Davis' doubles partner Jojo Mustard will be at his side in the round of sixteen after a 6-4, 6-3 win over Spain's Ion Andueza. It was regulation for Mustard who played far better than he did yesterday with some confident ground strokes and attacking flair. Mustard's backhand carried too much punch for Andueza who for the most part relied on errors from the World No. 18. Unfortunately for him they didn't come as Mustard cruised into the next round in straight sets.

He will meet American fifth seed Dwayne Murdoch who came from a break down in the second set to beat Spas Delev. The American was in cruise control in the first set as he answered Delev's power with interest to claim the set six games to two, but in the second he found himself down a break at 2-4. Avoiding a decider, Murdoch broke back and then broke Delev's will with a dominant tiebreak performance to secure a 6-2, 7-6(0) win. Murdoch and Mustard recently met in the semis of Monte Carlo with the American winning 6-1, 6-3.

It seemed finals over the past weekend have been bad news for many players, but Estoril champ Sven Oxenstierna broke that hoodoo with a 6-2, 6-2 thrashing of Christian Mary. Mary was clearly out of his depth against the World No. 4 who has been the second best clay courter this season, and he didn't need to get out of first gear as he smashed Mary in straight sets. He faces another Frenchman next, though sixteenth seed Patrick Pascaul is a far superior player. After beating Antonio Bachunelli 6-7(8), 7-6(0), 6-4 in the first round, he made light work of Hungary's János Varga winning one and four.

Finally, fourth seed Jefferson Drake wasn't at his best in his second round match but eventually had too much for Sanchez Emelio. In what was mostly a tight match, Drake put his foot on the gas at the right time after several disappointing moments throughout the match to burst ahead a break late in the deciding set. Emelio had two break back points to take it to 5-5, but Drake finally turned on some of his best tennis including an awesome inside-out forehand winner to bring up match point. When he's on he's a joy to watch, and stringing four points together he won 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-4. He now meets Brit Henry Charles who enjoyed a 6-2, 6-2 win over Toby Brookes.

Seeded players out: Rick Henson; Oneil Stewart.

Miami champions Carlos Machado and Dênis Rodrígues were on the receiving end of a disappointing loss as Rob Bowenburg and Jarkko Maxum picked up a surprise straight sets win. The eighth seeds opened up a 5-1 lead, before completely imploding as Bowenburg and Maxum took twelve of the last thirteen games in an unbelievable display. In fairness, the Brazilians were poor and made ridiculous amounts of errors after going ahead the double break as the CWLanders merely had to keep the ball in play at times. Their amazing 7-5, 6-1 win sees them meet continental allocations Donovan Burbach and Ben Turner next in what is a very winnable second round match.

Seeded players out: Carlos Machado & Dênis Rodrígues.

28-02-2011, 08:03 PM	#33 (permalink)
SirBloody Idiot Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moving the hole in the o-zone layer Posts: 8,442	Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open II PTA Masters 1000 - Wednesday (2nd Round) - Madrid, Spain - Clay (Red) Heath Davis has won the all-West CWLand battle in Madrid with a straight sets win over lucky loser Rob Bowenburg. The World No. 29 was in fine touch as he produced some clinical serving in tight moments in an overpowering performance. The two Rome quarter finalists were evenly matched for most of the match, but it was Davis' class and coolness under pressure which allowed him key breaks of serve as he secured a third round place with a 6-3, 7-5 victory. There he'll meet the World No. 1 Jason Hall - a man he's never beaten. Davis' doubles partner Jojo Mustard will be at his side in the round of sixteen after a 6-4, 6-3 win over Spain's Ion Andueza. It was regulation for Mustard who played far better than he did yesterday with some confident ground strokes and attacking flair. Mustard's backhand carried too much punch for Andueza who for the most part relied on errors from the World No. 18. Unfortunately for him they didn't come as Mustard cruised into the next round in straight sets. He will meet American fifth seed Dwayne Murdoch who came from a break down in the second set to beat Spas Delev. The American was in cruise control in the first set as he answered Delev's power with interest to claim the set six games to two, but in the second he found himself down a break at 2-4. Avoiding a decider, Murdoch broke back and then broke Delev's will with a dominant tiebreak performance to secure a 6-2, 7-6(0) win. Murdoch and Mustard recently met in the semis of Monte Carlo with the American winning 6-1, 6-3. It seemed finals over the past weekend have been bad news for many players, but Estoril champ Sven Oxenstierna broke that hoodoo with a 6-2, 6-2 thrashing of Christian Mary. Mary was clearly out of his depth against the World No. 4 who has been the second best clay courter this season, and he didn't need to get out of first gear as he smashed Mary in straight sets. He faces another Frenchman next, though sixteenth seed Patrick Pascaul is a far superior player. After beating Antonio Bachunelli 6-7(8), 7-6(0), 6-4 in the first round, he made light work of Hungary's János Varga winning one and four. Finally, fourth seed Jefferson Drake wasn't at his best in his second round match but eventually had too much for Sanchez Emelio. In what was mostly a tight match, Drake put his foot on the gas at the right time after several disappointing moments throughout the match to burst ahead a break late in the deciding set. Emelio had two break back points to take it to 5-5, but Drake finally turned on some of his best tennis including an awesome inside-out forehand winner to bring up match point. When he's on he's a joy to watch, and stringing four points together he won 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-4. He now meets Brit Henry Charles who enjoyed a 6-2, 6-2 win over Toby Brookes. Seeded players out: Rick Henson; Oneil Stewart. Miami champions Carlos Machado and Dênis Rodrígues were on the receiving end of a disappointing loss as Rob Bowenburg and Jarkko Maxum picked up a surprise straight sets win. The eighth seeds opened up a 5-1 lead, before completely imploding as Bowenburg and Maxum took twelve of the last thirteen games in an unbelievable display. In fairness, the Brazilians were poor and made ridiculous amounts of errors after going ahead the double break as the CWLanders merely had to keep the ball in play at times. Their amazing 7-5, 6-1 win sees them meet continental allocations Donovan Burbach and Ben Turner next in what is a very winnable second round match. Seeded players out: Carlos Machado & Dênis Rodrígues.