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It will be Safin’s first time of appearance to AIG Japan Open. His dynamic service and stroke lead him to win the first Grand Slam Title at US Open in 2000, and the second Grand Slam Title at Australian Open this year. Safin’s wild manner, such as slamming about ten of his rackets in one tournament, has been settled down and keeps his calmness as well as his ranking in top ten.
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January 27, 1980 |
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Moscow, Russia |
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193cm |
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88kg |
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5th (as of 29 August) |
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| 2004 |
Australian Open: winner, Roland Garros: R16, Gerry Weber Open: finalist |
| 2003 |
Australian Open: finalist, Roland Garros: R16, Wimbledon: 1st RD
US Open: 1st RD , Estoril Open finalist, China Open winner, Masters Madrid winner, , Masters Paris winner Masters Cup semifinalist. |
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| Singles: 1st (November, 2000), Doubles: 45th (April, 2002) |
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![MARAT SAFIN [Photo]](../../2005/images/players/safin.jpg) |
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| Gaston beat G. Correa in five set of needle match and became Grand Slam Title Holder. His backhand stroke of single hand is eye-opening technique. Although Gaston is a specialist of clay court, his foot-work and strokes draws attention in Ariake. |
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November 9, 1978 |
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Buenos Aires, Argentine |
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175cm |
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70kg |
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right handed |
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9th (as of 29.Aug.ust) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open: 3rd RD, Roland Garros: R16, BellSouth Open: winner, ATP Buenos Aires winner, Estoril Open winer |
| 2004 |
Australian Open: 2nd RD, Roland Garros: winner, US Open: 2nd RD, Open Seat Godo finalist, Synsam Swedish Open finalist, Generali Open finalist, Mercedes Cup finalist. |
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| 5th (April 2005) |
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![GASTON GAUDIO [Photo]](../../2005/images/players/gaudio.jpg) |
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| Nalbandian build up outstanding sense of stability that makes his game to the all round player. Finalist of Wimbledon 2002, and Nalbandian played tough battle with L. Hewitt in quarter final of 8-10 at Australian Cup 2005. Two losses in a row with R. Federer, the world’s number one player, however, Nalbandian has five wins and two loses in total. |
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January 1, 1982 |
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Cordoba, Argentine |
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180cm |
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79kg |
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right handed |
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11th (as of 28 August) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open: quarter finalist, Roland Garros: R16, BMW Open: winner |
| 2004 |
Australian Open: quarter finalist, Roland Garros: semi finalist, US Open: 2nd RD, Telecom Italia Masters finalist, Masters Madrid finalist, AIG Open R16, Davidoff Swiss Indoors finalist. |
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| 4th (June 2002) |
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![DAVID NALBANDIAN [Photo]](../../2005/images/players/nalbandian.jpg) |
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2004 AIG OPEN finalist, Taylor Dent will be back. Though lost to J. Novak last year, Taylor attracted the spectators of Ariake with dynamic performances. His thrilling play will attract us again this year. Dent is powerful and aggressive on the court but he is polite and gentleman off the court. His father is Phil Dent, one of the tennis stars.
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April 24, 1981 |
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California, USA |
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187cm |
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88kg |
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right handed |
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27th (as of 29 August) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open 3 rd RD, Next Generation Hard Court finalist, Open 13 Quarter finalist, NASDAQ 100 Open Quarter finalist, The 10tele.com Open Semi finalist, |
| 2004 |
Wimbledon 3 rd RD, US Open 2 nd RD, The Nottingham Open Semi finalist, AIG Open finalist, Tennis Masters Madrid Quarter finalist. |
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| 22 nd (August 2004) |
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| Topliner of Asia. In Thailand, his home country, he is a national hero and has appointed for a special cultural ambassador. All of Srichaphan’s play such as service, stroke and net play are powerful and aggressive. He beated L. Hewitt and became semi finalist in AIG Open 2002, and became 9 th in World ranking in May 2003. |
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14 Jun.1979 |
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Bangkok, Thailand |
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185cm |
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81kg |
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right handed |
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51th (as of 29 August) |
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| 2004 |
Australian Open: 2nd RD, Roland Garros: 1st RD, Tata Open: finalist. |
| 2003 |
Australian Open: R16, Roland Garros: 2nd RD, Wimbledon: 1st RD, US Open: 3rd RD, Tata Open finalist, The 10tel.com Open winner, TD Waterhouse Cup semi finalist, China Open semi finalist, Thai Open semi finalist, AIG Open quarter finalist. |
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| 9th (May, 2003) |
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| Men’s Doubles of AIG OPEN, Bryan Brothers, the twins participation is the must-see. With the right-handed Mike and left-handed Bob, their performance is like a magic. Already acquired 3 titles, and finalists at 3 Grand Slams this year. Their mother was also a tennis player, who participated in the Wimbledon. |
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April 29, 1978 |
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California, USA |
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193cm (Bob)
190cm (Mike) |
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91kg (Bob)
87kg (MIke) |
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left handed (Bob)
right handed (Mike) |
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Doubles 3 rd (As of July 25)
Doubles Race 1 st (As of July 25) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open Finalist, Roland Garros finalist, Regions Morgan Keegan Championships finalist, Arizona Men’s Tennis Championships winner, Masters Monte Carlo finalist, Masters Rome finalist, The Stella Artois Championships winner.and the Cellular South Cup Masters Rome |
| 2004 |
Australian Open finalist, French Open semi finalist, Wimbledon R16, US Open R16, Next Generation Hard Court finalist, Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup winner, Mexico Open winner, Masters Hamburg finalist, The Stella Artois Championships winner, Mercedes-Benz Cup winner, Masters Madrid finalist, Davidoff Swiss Indoor winner, Masters Cup winner. |
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| Offensive stroke player with fighting spirit. Zvonareva won at Memphis this year and Quarter finalist of Roland Garros last year. Outstanding performance at Fed Cup and entry of Tour Championships shows Zvonareva’s strength has gained. She became 9 th in World Ranking of August 2004. |
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September 7, 1984 |
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Moscow, Russia |
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172cm |
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59.1kg |
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right handed (both handed backhand) |
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18th (as of August 29) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open: 2nd RD, Roland Garros: 3rd RD, Volvo Women’s Open quarter finalist, Regions Morgan Keegan C’ships and the Cellular South Cup winner, Baush & Lomb Championships quarter finalist, Telecom Italia Masters semi finalist. |
| 2004 |
Australian Open: R16, Roland Garros: 3rd RD, Wimbledon: R16, US Open: R16, Kroger St. Jde and Cellular Sough Cup winner, J&S Cup semi finalist, Telecom Italia Masters semi finalist, The Hastings Direct International semi finalist, Acura Classic semi finalist, W&S Financial finalist, China Open semi finalist, Advanta Championships finalist. |
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| 9th (August 2004) |
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With buoyant ranking, ASAGOE is scrambling to grab the Japanese top post against AI SUGIYAMA. Finalist at the ASB Classic (Aukland, Tier IV) this year. In April, she reached to No.21, defeating the tennis great, such as number 6 Myskina and number 7 Dementieva. Mental status has been strengthened to win the close games.
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June 28, 1976 |
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Osaka, Japan |
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170cm |
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67kg |
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Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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25th (as of August 29) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open 2nd RD
Roland Garros 2nd RD
Wimbledon 1st RD
Toray Pan Pacific Tennis Semi finalist, ASB Classic finalist, Bausch & Lomb Championships Quarter finalist, |
| 2004 |
Australian Open 1st RD
Roland Garros, 4th RD
Wimbledon 1st RD
US Open Quarter finalist
Athens Olympics 1st RD, Moorilla International finalist. |
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| 21st (April 2005) |
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| Gorovin was born in Russia, and she trained with M. Sharapova in USA during her junior. Not only powerful stroke, but she has brilliant playing tactics. Mixed doubles champion at 2004 French Open, finalist at 2004 Birmingham tournament against Sharapova. |
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25 Jan. 1988 |
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Paris, France |
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175cm |
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60kg |
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Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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27th (as of August 29) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open: 2nd RD
Roland Garros: 3rd RD
Semi Finalist: Uncle Toby’s Hard court Open Gaz de France、Family Circle Cup |
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Australian Open: R16
Roland Garros: 1st RD
Wimbledon: R16、US Open: 3rd RD
Finalist: DFS Classic
Semi Finalist: Open Gaz de France
Best 16: AIG Open |
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| 18th (April 2005) |
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| Her physical gift (height 181cm) and exciting flair gave her 2 titles in 2004. Finalist at Istanbul against V. Williams this year, and participated at Fed Cup in Japan. Overcome Aiko Nakamura, but lost a close game against Akiko Morigami. Proficient in the languages of Czech, German, and English. |
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April 23, 1989 |
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Nurnberg, Germany |
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181cm |
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63kg |
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Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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28th (as of August 29) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open: 3rd RD
Roland Garros: 2nd RD
Finalist: Istanbul Cup
Semi Finalist: Regions Morgan Keegan C’ships and the Cellular South Cup
Quarter Finalist: Family Circle Cup、Moorilla International |
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US Open: 1st RD
Winner: Vancouver Women’s Open Tashkent Open
Quarter Finalist: AIG Open、Abierto Mexicano Telecel |
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| 27th (July 2005) |
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| Message from Nicole Vaidisova |
| "I am excited to come back to Japan. I love Asia and feel that I have had some great results here. The spectators are great and I am looking forward to playing in Asia for a long time". |
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The left ankle injury at the season ending last year forced her to be insufficient condition status till the early this year. Though the results of the early this year were not satisfactory, she has regained her form this summer. Being the finalist at the San Diego tournament (Tier I) for the first time this year, which put her smile back again. She will return to AIG Open after 2 years absence. We can expect her victory again since 1998.
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July 5, 1975 |
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Kanagawa, Japan |
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161cm |
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52kg |
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Right hand (both hands back handed) |
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33th (As of August 29) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open 1st RD
Roland Garros 1st RD
Wimbledon 1st RD
Acura Classic finalist |
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Australian Open 2nd RD
Roland Garros 2nd RD
Wimbledon Quarter finalist, US Open 4th RD, Athens Olympic Quarter finalist, Uncle Tobys Hardcourts winner, Toray Pan Pacific Tennis Quarter finalist, Dubai Duty Free Women’s Open Semi finalist, Internationaux de Strasbourg Quarter finalist, The Hastings Direct International Championships Quarter finalist, Acura Classic Quarter finalist, Swiss Com Challenge Quarter finalist, Generali Ladies Quarter finalist |
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| 8th (February 2004) |
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Nakamura lost at the Qualifying 1st RD at Grand Slams in 2004, however, she participated Main Draw for Wimbledon this season. Nakamura’s breakthrough starts from August 2004, her first time of winning of $50000 as a professional at Louisville, USA. Also, in September, she beats SUGIYAMA at Tier III in Bali. Nakamura’s weapon is her both hand for fore and back, and angle with cross and down the line. Always smiling, but she has guts during the match.
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January 12, 1980 |
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Osaka, Japan |
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166cm |
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62kg |
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right-handed (both hand back handed) |
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47th (as of August 29) |
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| 2005 |
Australian Open 1st RD
Roland Garros 3rd RD
Morgan Keegan Championships best 8 |
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Australian Open 2nd RD
Roland Garros 1st RD
US Open 2nd RD
Athens Olympics 2nd RD |
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| 41st (August 2005) |
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| Morita became Quarter Finalist of All Japan Tennis 2004 when she was 14 years old, and became professional tennis player at 15 year old, the youngest in Japan, in April 2005. Finalist of Fukuoka International Women’s Tennis, Semi finalist of Roland Garros Junior, which draws attention of tennis industry participants of the world. She receives wild-card for AIG Japan Open Championship. Don’t miss child genius Morita’s aggressive play! |
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March 11, 1990 |
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Gunma, Japan |
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162cm |
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56kg |
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Both hands (both hands back handed) |
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364th (as of August 29) |
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Australian Open Junior 3rd RD, Japan Open Junior finalist, Kangaroo Cup Quarter finalist, Fukuoka International Women’s Tennis finalist, Roland Garros Junior Semi finalist, Kurume International Women’s Tennis Semi finalist |
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Japan Open Junior finalist, All Japan Junior Under 18 winner, All Japan Tennis Quarter finalist |
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| 352st (August 2005) |
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