Arghavn Advances to the third round at the French Open

aynak
by aynak
23-May-2010
 

 

Arghavn has gone as far as 4th round at the French in the past.   Given the momentom, she should do well except she is going to face Venus there at the 4th this year.    Here I like to track her progress at French open.   As a huge Tennis fan, I would like to invite other tennis fans, who happen not to become interested in tennis because of politics but just the tennis aspect to share their thoughts on Arghvan.

Hopefully we can witness and follow her progress beyond the forth round.  If she does make it past Venus, she has no major obstacle until the final against Serena/Sharapova or Henin, depending of which one of those ladies make it to the final.

But one step at a time

Go Arghavan.

 

 

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Abarmard

I have a hard time finding when she plays

by Abarmard on Thu May 27, 2010 07:07 AM PDT

Seems like I have a hard time understand when her next match is. Simply when and what time based on US Time zones (any of them)?

Thanks for all the info here.


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Bavafa

That was an excellent match

by Bavafa on Wed May 26, 2010 06:11 PM PDT

more power and success to her.

Mehrdad


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pas-e-pardeh

Aynak, start an arghavan post for the tournament

by pas-e-pardeh on Wed May 26, 2010 05:58 PM PDT

we'll post.  


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Ari Siletz

Aggressive powerhouse

by Ari Siletz on Wed May 26, 2010 05:31 PM PDT

Keeps her game right on the edge of control and kalleh shaghi, psyching out her opponent. Must intimidate to watch one of her balls come at you--or worse, ricochet off the clay far from where you stand.  

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yolanda

.....

by yolanda on Wed May 26, 2010 03:22 PM PDT


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Red Wine

Aravane Rezai won again tonight !

by Red Wine on Wed May 26, 2010 03:10 PM PDT

Aravane Rezai (FRA) 6 2 6

Angelique Kerber (GER) 2 6 3


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yolanda

......

by yolanda on Wed May 26, 2010 12:56 PM PDT

An interesting article about Aravane in New York Times:

//www.nytimes.com/2010/05/22/sports/tennis/22iht-srside.html

here is the highlights:

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She assiduously avoided discussing politics or religion on Thursday. “I respect both countries,” she said. “In my heart I keep both of them and that’s what makes me who I am.”

But Rezai has not always remained apolitical. She was featured in a promotional video in Iran for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad before the controversial presidential election last year. It was merely a quick television interview after meeting the president in Tehran and presenting him with tennis rackets. But her expression of support for Ahmadinejad, whose victory led to violent protests, has drawn virulent criticism in some Iranian circles and chat rooms.

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Bavafa

Thank you pas-e-pardeh, much appreciate the link

by Bavafa on Wed May 26, 2010 12:31 PM PDT

I am going to enjoy this.

Mehrdad


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pas-e-pardeh

anyone notice she was wearing the iranian map?

by pas-e-pardeh on Wed May 26, 2010 12:12 PM PDT

she was wearing a gold shape of iran's map around her neck


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yolanda

.....

by yolanda on Wed May 26, 2010 11:44 AM PDT

Thank you all for the update. I am glad she beat her opponent. I am sad that team Melli will not be part of World Cup from June 11 to July 11 in South Africa, but I am glad that Aravane ranks high in the tennis world.


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pas-e-pardeh

tough match

by pas-e-pardeh on Wed May 26, 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Mehrdad, watch it online at tennischannel.

//tennischannel.rayv.com/Video/Location.aspx?...

Arghavan's game got away from her during 2nd set completely.  When her accuracy is off, she gets tentative and throttles back on POWER, her best asset.    

But, the first set was awesome.  She hit the ball like a hammer!  

 


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hamsade ghadimi

score

by hamsade ghadimi on Wed May 26, 2010 10:31 AM PDT

rezai (fra)   6  2   6

kerber(ger) 2  6   3


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Bavafa

Oh, that is a great news many thanks and best wishes to her

by Bavafa on Wed May 26, 2010 10:14 AM PDT

Few times I wish I had a TV to watch her game.  Although we are considering to hook the TV again for the world cup.

 Best wishes to her again and thanks for posting

Mehrdad


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aynak

That was a tough one, Arghavan to 3rd round

by aynak on Wed May 26, 2010 09:47 AM PDT

The second set she got a really bad call in the 5th game.   Still I think the rain delay helped her put it together.   Go Arghvan 

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pas-e-pardeh

watch the match online here

by pas-e-pardeh on Wed May 26, 2010 07:05 AM PDT

//tennischannel.rayv.com/Video/Location.aspx?...

 

Better to download the software and watch in HD 


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Ari Siletz

Keep checking site

by Ari Siletz on Tue May 25, 2010 09:05 PM PDT

Match time has shifted from 11:00 CET to 15:00 CET.

Pas-e-Pardeh: My avatar pic is from four years ago when I had a better forehand. 


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pas-e-pardeh

You are right Aynak

by pas-e-pardeh on Tue May 25, 2010 07:35 PM PDT

Thank you Mr. Ari for the exact schedule.  Are you really as cool as your picture suggests?

Aynak,  I was also thinking about Venus' semi-final aginst Shahr Peer in Madrid. I would love to see a final anywhere between Arghavan and Shahr.  In fact, if Venus hadn't squeaked by her in the semi, we would've witnessed how Arghavan welcomed the match with her Israeli opponent- and spare ourselves the discussion about Arghavan's politics after Madrid. 


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Ari Siletz

Best I can figure

by Ari Siletz on Tue May 25, 2010 12:30 PM PDT

Next match with Angelique Kerber, Wednesday May 26 Central European Time, 11:00 AM = Wednesday May 26, 2:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time= Wednesday May 26, 5:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

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Anonymouse

Ali P jaan y did u make a negative comment in that other blog?!

by Anonymouse on Tue May 25, 2010 11:52 AM PDT

Everything is sacred.


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aynak

Her next opponent is

by aynak on Tue May 25, 2010 10:08 AM PDT

Kerber of Germany (ranked 64).   Kerber won her last match in 3 hard sets that lasted over 2 hours.  Her serve is not a weapon so Arghavan should beat her without much problem.

In the 3rd Arghavan will meeet either Szavay or Petrova who has been rahter hot as of late.  My guess would be Arghavane vs Petrova in the 3rd.

That would be very interesting to watch and by then the field has shrunk into 32 so hopefully better TV coverage.

One interesting fact about Madrid open which Arghavan, won:

In the Semi's Venus played against Shahr Peer of Israel.   Had Peer won that game, the finals would have been between Peer and Arghavan.    (Just thought I throw that bit of trivia in there).


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Abarmard

Thanks for the information

by Abarmard on Mon May 24, 2010 12:50 PM PDT

Thanks Niloufar and Pas e pardeh.

I checked the site and it seems that tomorrow sometime after 11:00 AM France time her game is on. I will check my listing and see if they will show it.

Thanks again.


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pas-e-pardeh

schedule for seeded women players

by pas-e-pardeh on Mon May 24, 2010 11:46 AM PDT


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Niloufar Parsi

she stormed through first round

by Niloufar Parsi on Mon May 24, 2010 08:56 AM PDT

such a delight to watch.

abamard khan: try here, but it's not easy! 

Peace


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Abarmard

Please let us know

by Abarmard on Mon May 24, 2010 07:59 AM PDT

When is her next match, if you have all the info. I tried to find it with no avail.

Thanks for the update and info.


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Anonymouse

I wish her the best of luck and hope she wins the French Open.

by Anonymouse on Mon May 24, 2010 05:35 AM PDT

Everything is sacred.


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obama

I wish her lots of luck! She needs it!

by obama on Sun May 23, 2010 08:48 PM PDT

Go girl and make those of us, who follow you not for political reasons, but purely for the los sport, proud!


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R2-D2

Good girl

by R2-D2 on Sun May 23, 2010 08:13 PM PDT

:)

 

 


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Bavafa

Damesh garm and wish her more wins and success in Paris

by Bavafa on Sun May 23, 2010 08:05 PM PDT

Mehrdad


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Darius Kadivar

Food for Thought ...and Contradiction

by Darius Kadivar on Sun May 23, 2010 01:12 PM PDT


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Sun May 23, 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Thank you for the update! Did she or her dad make any new comments yet?


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