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Baghdatis bounced out of Brisbane

Baghdatis bounced out of Brisbane

Brisbane International Monday 5 January 2009 Comments

Crowd favourite Marcos Baghdatis has been ousted from the Brisbane International in three sets by Jarkko Nieminen.

In a match lasting just over two hours, the smiling Cypriot toiled hard but ultimately came up short.

Baghdatis took the lead in a tight first set, which he claimed 7-5 but that was where the good news for Baggy ended.

Nieminen struck back ruthlessly in the second sweeping the Cypriot 6-1.

The final set was closer, but the result the same – Nieminen claiming it 6-4 and the match.

Nieminen will next play the winner out of No.2 seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Argentinian Agustin Calleri.

Earlier, Australia’s Sam Stosur defeated Japanese veteran Ai Sugiyama 6-2 6-3 at Pat Rafter Arena.

Lucky loser Julie Coin, who upset Ana Ivanovic in the second round of the 2008 US Open, outlasted Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer in a marathon three setter 7-5 6-7(5) 7-6(3) in three hours and 19 minutes.

In other matches, Australian Joe Sirianni won his way through to the final round of qualifying with a comprehensive 7-5 6-1 win over Germany’s Mischa Zverev.

Australian Sam Groth was unable to repeat his success of yesterday, falling to Russian Teimuraz Gabashvili in their qualifying singles match.

Jelena Dokic and Amelie Mauresmo have just started playing at Pat Rafter Arena, follow the live scores.

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  • Joulupukki
    Baghdatis didn't play bad but Nieminen played a very solid and good match and was better. And now Jarkko knows how to win in the centre court looking for the next tough match :) Ei ollu hirveesti katsomossa muita suomalaisia meidän lisäks, joten Brisbanen suomalaiset: Jarkko tarvitsee kannustusta!
  • Ilkka
    Well done, Jarkko! As a finalist in last years tournament he knows how to play in Adelaine. Hope he goes all the way to the final also this year!
  • millkku
    Why u people say something like "Marcos did quite well" and "Nieminen is not so difficult for Baghdatis and the result comes as a surprise"

    Jarkko Nieminen Is The Man Of This Year. Ok I understand Marcos did well, not 6-0 6-0 as it should be. Give Your thanks to whom earn it
  • Anastasia
    Well done Jarco and Marcos! For a first game after such a long time I would say tha Marcos did quite well:) I am happy to see him running around again! ITs going to be tough work for him this year but he is known to cope very well under pressure:) Well done boy,,Good Luck for the rest of the season
  • Baghdatis is coming from many injuries and this match will not affect his perfomance at Melbourne.
    It seems that he did not stand still at crucial break points and his serve did not work.
    Nieminen is not so difficult for Baghdatis and the result comes as a surprise but it is a good opportunity for Baghdatis to adjust his game for Melboure. Cyprus is very proud for this player.
    Australian climate and sports facilities are very
    convenient for Baghdatis and hopefully all will be fine at Melbourne.
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