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to question whether he has lost a step and is no longer the elite player he has been for much of his career.Just like quarterba
to question whether he has lost a step and is no longer the elite player he has been for much of his career.Just like quarterba
in Fragen 02.12.2018 08:59von jj009 • 544 Beiträge
HALLE, Germany -- Gael Monfils beat fifth-seeded Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Gerry Weber Open on Tuesday, the latest step in the Frenchmans comeback from a knee injury. In the upset of the day, Mirza Basic of Bosnia, a lucky loser from qualifying playing his first main-draw match on the ATP Tour, downed seventh-seeded Jerzy Janowicz of Poland 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (5). The 21-year-old Basic earned a match point with a drop volley and won the match when Janowicz reached another drop shot but sent it back long. Basic was playing only because Philipp Petzschner withdrew with a shoulder injury. "They only told me at noon that I would be playing. I was a little scared, I was a little nervous, I was playing a big server on grass, on centre court," Basic said. Monfils broke Raonic for 2-1 in the first set and never looked back. The Frenchman also went up a break at the start of the second set. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., put some pressure on Monfils in the final game, but Monfils hit a drop shot followed by a lob, and served out the match with an ace. Once ranked as high as No. 7 in the world, Monfils missed several months in 2012 because of a right-knee injury that also cut his season short. He was ranked No. 119 a month ago, but has jumped to No. 67 this week. Monfils wasted four match points in losing to Tommy Robredo in the third round of the French Open. "I am just happy to be on court, enjoying every second," said Monfils, who joked with line officials during the match and threw his racket while trying to reach a smash from Raonic. Monfils said adjusting to grass from clay in Paris was not easy. "Its very hard for my movement," Monfils said, adding that hed rather lose a point than risk re-injuring his knee. "I am more mature after what I went through last year. Ive grown up. I try to do simple things." In other first-round matches, sixth-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany cruised past Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 6-3, 6-1, Ernests Gulbis of Latvia beat Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, Leonardo Mayer of Argentina defeated German wild card Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6 (4), 6-4 and Jurgen Melzer of Austria outlasted qualifier Riccardo Ghedin of Italy 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-4. Basic played four matches on grass as a junior at Wimbledon six years ago, and none again until three rounds in qualifying in Halle. He was No. 5 in junior ranks but the transition to the pro tour has been slow -- he is ranked No. 240. Basic began playing tennis in his native Sarajevo "because there was nothing else to do, it was after the war and everything was destroyed." Splitting time between Sarajevo and a tennis academy in Brussels, Basic plays league tennis in various countries while he tries to stay afloat financially. Basic took a 3-1 lead in the final set, but was broken back immediately by the 22nd-ranked Janowicz, who finished with 16 aces. "I didnt think I would lose my serve so easily so I lost some confidence. I was trying to hold my serve and wait for the tiebreaker, I knew that was my chance," said Basic, who served 10 aces. Cheap NBA Jerseys Authentic . William Carrier opened the scoring for Cape Breton (6-4-2), but Andrew Ryan tied the game and Brent Andrews put the Mooseheads (8-6-0) in front for good with a short-handed goal at 13:49 of the second period. Cheap NBA Jerseys Free Shipping .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. http://www.cheapnbajerseysnike.com/ . However, he did make them miss him a little less. Cundiff, who had the unenviable job of replacing Dawson last season, agreed Thursday to a one-year, $1. Wholesale NBA Jerseys Outlet .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Cheap NBA Jerseys China . 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Green had a huge game against Revis in the season opener, a report on Sept. 12 by Bleacher Report cited anonymous sources saying that the cornerback arrived to camp not in prime condition because he was coming off offseason wrist surgery and unable to work out adequately.On Wednesday, Revis said he believes that story came from his agents, although Bleacher Reports Jason Cole -- who reported the story -- tweeted last week that it was people who worked out with Revis.Hes just taking shots, Revis said. But, its fine. Like I said, you take the good with the bad. That was a shot. But its all good.Revis was then asked if he believed the story was a shot on behalf of his former agents.Yeah, no doubt, he said. No doubt. Definitely.During the offseason, Revis fired agents Neil Schwartz and Jon Feinsod, who helped negotiate several big-money deals for him and making him more than $124 million.I knew where it came from, Revis said. I definitely knew where it came from. Like I said, its a shot. Yeah, its a shot.Revis has not spoken publicly about his reasons for parting ways with his agents, but he currently doesnt have another representative, according to NFLPA records.If thats how they want to approach it, thats how they approach it on their end, Revis said. This is just how they approached it. That has nothing to do with me.Still, Cole previously discounted any assumptions, including a tweet by ESPNs Andrew Brandt , that the sources were something a fired agent would say. Cole responded by saying, Not in this case, and added that it was people who had been training with Revis in the offseason.In a statement to The Associateed Press, Schwartz said: As we previously stated, Jonathan and I only wish Darrelle the best of luck.ddddddddddddevis did acknowledge that he added a few pounds in the offseason as a result of not being able to fully work out while he recovered from his wrist surgery.When you have surgery, you do gain weight, he said. At the same time, Im not using that as an excuse.During training camp, Revis routinely practiced in multiple layers and sweatpants to help him get into shape.Revis also recently got into it on Twitter with NBA player J.R. Smith, whom the cornerback got to know while he was a member of the New York Knicks.Damn (hash)Revisisland turning into a tourist resort. (hash)JustSaying, Smith tweeted during the Jets game at Buffalo, after Marquise Goodwin sped past the New York star for an 84-yard touchdown.The next day, Revis responded with a Hall of Fame-style tweet of his own: Still heading to Canton though. What about you???The tweet was later deleted and replaced by another in which he said both players won championships -- Smith with the Cleveland Cavaliers -- and we both will go down in the history books. Revis was bothered that Smith would take a shot especially after weve crossed paths.Like I said, there are a lot of eyes on me, Revis said Wednesday. So, I guess some of the guys from the NBA are paying attention as well. It is what it is, at the same time, I said what I said on Twitter and thats that. I hope he understands.Next up for Revis is the Chiefs, and coach Andy Reid isnt necessarily buying the notion that the cornerback is washed up.Listen, I know theyre saying he got beat, Reid said on a conference call. Maybe he gets beat one time, but the ones that people are saying, he didnt have help on. There werent people in the middle of the field. Thats not his responsibility.I think that gets blown out of perspective. He looks pretty good to me to answer your question. He looks pretty stinking good.Reid added that, sure, Revis is getting older, but hes also getting wiser on the field.He transitions so easy, Reid said. His hips and his ability to look back and run fast are unbelievable. I want him to get old. Im going to try to talk to you long enough that he gets old. 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