RAJSHAHI Bangladesh, February 01, 2007
Top seeded Nicha Lertpitaksinchai (ITF-197) stormed into the girl's singles third round after defeating Demie Schuurs of the Netherlands in straight sets 6-3, 7-5 in Grameenphone International Junior Championships, an ITF junior grade 3, at Zafar Iman Tennis Complex in Rajshahi, Bangladesh yesterday.
The Thai 15-year-old, who enjoyed the first round bye, will take on Menanteau Moolman of South Africa for a place to the quarter-finals.
In the boy's side, two Thai boys could not get past the second round. Tenth-seeded Pattrayu Chumpet (ITF-274) was knocked out by India's Christopher Marquis 6-4, 6-3 while Phaninthon Pakpoomkamol (ITF-451) went down to South Africa's second seed Damian Hume in straight sets 7-5, 7-5............. More
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PATTAYA Thailand, February 05, 2007
Thailand 15-year-old Noppawan Lertcheewakarn(WTA-895) made her main draw debut on WTA pro-circuit when she shocked top seed Melinda Czink (WTA-97) of Hungary in the qualifying final round, to secure her place to the main draw of the $US170,000 Pattaya Women's Open at the Dusit Resort Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand earlier today.
In all her winning way, Noppawan eliminated three good players along the way - defeated world No. 228 Shikha Uberoi of India 1-6, 7-6(3), 6-2 in the first round; upset fifth-seeded Chin-Wei Chan(WTA-159) of Chinese Taipei 6-1, 6-4 in the second round; knocked out top seed Melinda Czink (WTA-97) of Hungary 6-4, 6-2 in the final qualifying round.
" I played nothing to lose and did not feel any pressure playing her (Czink). I knew she serves well and hit the balls hard. My game plan was to attack her first and forced her into errors. I attacked her backhand side and did not try to change the ball direction. I went for my shot when I have opportunities. I hit the balls deep to avoid giving her any short balls. I'm happy I played well today " said Noppawan who was playing in her second WTA tournament after the 2006 Bangkok Open.
" She(Nakamura) is my idol. We have a similar style of hitting with two-handed on both sides. I watched her play in Australian Open. I'm looking forward to playing her. " added the Thai world junior No. 48 after she knew a first-round match-up against the Japanese world No. 56 Aiko Nakamura.
Nudnida Luangnam(WTA-323) could not get past the final round. She wasted three set points in the first set before falling 7-6(0), 6-1 to third-seeded Tzipora Obziler (WTA-139) of Israel.
In the main draw first round, wildcard entrant Montinee Tangphong(WTA-332) went down to Anastassia Rodionova(WTA-89) in straight sets 7-5, 7-6(4).............. More
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PATTAYA Thailand, February 07, 2007
Tamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-85) was the lone Thai hope left in the tournament after the first round competitions were finished on day two. But Noppawan Lertcheewakarn(WTA-895) crashed out yesterday in the $US170,000 Pattaya Women's Open at the Dusit Resort Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand.
Tamarine beat Taiwan's Yung-Jan Chan 6-2 6-7(4), 6-4 in an hour and a half rain interrupted schedule.
" I think she(Chan) could not find the rhythm in the first set. She played better and better, and I missed some easy shots in the second. I picked up my game and played more aggressive in the final set. " said Tammy who will next play India's fifth-seeded Sania Mirza.
Fifteen-year-old, Noppawan, who had exceeded expectations by qualifying, was ended her fine run with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 defeat at the hand of eighth-seeded Aiko Nakamura of Japan. Ranked 46th in ITF world junior and 895th in WTA rankings, Noppawan, nicknamed "Nok", was impressive as she took the first set against the Japanese world No. 56. But the experienced Japanese came back strong and raised her game after a rain delay at the start of the second set.
" I played well in the first set. In the second my serve were not good enough and she took advantage of that. " said Noppawan who admitted that she has a lot of homework to do on her serves and footwork.
" To play against WTA professional players was my great experience. My goal is to get into the top 400 in WTA ranking by the end of this year. " added a talented girl from Chinagmai in the postmatch interview.............. More
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PATTAYA Thailand, February 08, 2007
Tamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-85) could not get past the second round when she was defeated by India's fifth-seeded Sania Mirza 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 in the $US170,000 Pattaya Women's Open at the Dusit Resort Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand on Wednesday.
The Indian fifth-seeded took the first set but Tammy put up a valiant fight and took the contest into the decider. The Thai appeared to run out of gas and made too many unforced errors in the final set.
" I was still exhausted from yesterday match. I went to bed at 3am. And I have to play two matches today. But I tried my best today. The outcome would have been better if I have one day rest. It was bad luck with a tight programme. " said Tammy who finished playing nearly 1am against Yung-Jan Chan on her first round match yesterday.
In doubles first round, Tammy and Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko beat Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei and Alla kudryavtseva 6-4, 3-6, (12-10) and will next play 2007 Australian Open finalists and third seed Yung-Jan Chan and Chia-Jung Chuang of Taiwan.............. More
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HSINCHUANG Chinese Taipei, February 10, 2007
Thailand double specialist Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana (ATP-103 and ATP-113) was defeated by the good teamwork Ti Chen and Chu-Huan Yi (ATP-475 and ATP-761) of Taiwan, losing the double rubber 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in front of delighted fans at Hsinchuang Tennis Stadium in their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 earlier today. The lost gave Taiwan was leading Thailand 2 : 1 on day two.
Thailand No. 1 and world No. 79 Danai Udomchoke must beat Taiwan's No.1 Ti Chen in tomorrow's fourth rubber to force the decisive rubber between Sonchat Ratiwatana and Taiwan's No. 2 Hsin-Han Lee(ATP-771).
" Both team wanted to win today's double match. And today our team did not play at their level. All credit to Taiwan team, especially Chu-Huan Yi played really well. We hope Danai will win tomorrow to level the tie at 2:2. " said Team Manager Pithsanu Attakornsiripho.
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HSINCHUANG Chinese Taipei, February 11, 2007
Danai Udomchoke(ATP-79) and Sonchat Ratiwatana showed their good form in two reverse singles as Thailand beat Hosts Taiwan 3 : 2 in their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 at Hsinchuang Tennis Stadium in Chinese Taipei earlier today.
Thailand had their backs to the wall after they lost the doubles to fall 1 : 2 behind Taiwan yesterday.
Danai, has levelled the tie at 2 : 2 after defeating Taiwan's Tai-Wei Liu 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 in the first reverse single. The Asian Games double silver medallists, Sonchat Ratiwatana, who has no ATP ranking in singles, sealed the victory with a 7-6(7), 6-4, 6-3 win over Taiwan's No. 2 Hsin-Han Lee(ATP-771) in the final single rubber. Thailand has to visit Japan, who defeated China 4 : 1, in their Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 second round in April. The winning nations will advance to the World Group Play-Offs.
" I feel very relieved that our team won the tie. I played OK today. He(Liu) does not have any weapons to hurt me. I just played my game and did not make any mistakes. " said Danai who has a remarkable 28-15 win-loss records in Davis Cup.
" I was confident going to the match. I knew that he has very weak backhand. So I tried to attack his forehand first to open the court on his backhand side. Then I finished the points at the net. Today I tried my best and happy to win the tie for Thailand. " said Sonchat who reached his double career-best at 109th in November 2006.
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SAN JOSE USA, February 13, 2007
Thailand's Danai Udomchoke (ATP-79) made an early first round exit when he was beaten by USA's eighth-seeded Vincent Spadea in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 in the $US355,000 SAP Open yesterday.
" All credit to Spadea, he played really well. I had chance to break him but could not do it. Today I did not play aggressive enough and he attacked good. I was still tired from my long trip from Asia. I mean I just feel tired a little bit during the game. That's the reason why I did not play well on important points. " said Danai who helped Thailand to reach the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania second round after defeating Taiwan last weekend ............ More
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MEMPHIS USA, February 18, 2007
Thailand's top seed Danai Udomchoke (ATP-79) crashed out from the $US757,000 Regions Morgan keegan Championships & the Cellular South Cup after losing in the qualifying final round at The Racquet Club of Memphis on Sunday.
The Thai 25-year-old was defeated by American's Jesse Witten(ATP-177) in straight sets 6-2, 6-0.
" Today he (Witten) was too good. I can do nothing. Last time I beat him in two tie-break sets but today he played really well. And I was not in good shape as I suffered from diarrhea this morning. " said Danai after the match............ More
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COLOMBO Sri Lanka, February 23, 2007
Thailand's 15-year-old Satjaporn Mahajaroenkul (ITF-538) moved a step closer to her first-career ITF junior title when she defeated Malaysia's fifth-seeded Neesha Thirumalaichelvam(ITF-744) in straight sets 6-3, 6-1, to reach the girl's singles final of the 24th International Junior (Grade 5) Championships of Sri Lankain at the Singalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sri Lanka yesteray.
Satjaporn, nicknamed "Yok", talented girl from Samutsakorn, sets up a final showdown with top seed Jawariah Noordin(ITF-225) of Malaysia who recorded a 6-2, 6-0 win over Sri Lanka's fourth-seeded Jithmie Jayawickrema in the other semi-finals ............ More
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LAS VEGAS USA, February 25, 2007
Thailand's top seed Danai Udomchoke (ATP-81) progressed to the main draw after he defeated seventh-seeded Ramon Delgado in the final qualifying round of the $US380,000 Tennis Channel Open at Darling Tennis Memorial Center in Las Vegas earlier today.
The Thai 25-year-old was on fire, dropping only two games, to eliminate the Paraguay world No. 149 in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 in a match lasting only 40 minutes............ More
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LAS VEGAS USA, February 26, 2007
Qualifier Danai Udomchoke (ATP-83) extended his unbeaten run with a 6-4, 7-6(7) win over USA's Robert Kendrick (ATP-87), to advance to the main draw round robin stage of the $US380,000 Tennis Channel Open at Darling Tennis Memorial Center in Las Vegas on Monday.
It was their first meeting on ATP pro circuit. The two had previously played twice at Challengers events and the score was 1 : 1. It was very tightly contested with the results not decided till the second set tie-break. The American 27-year-old put up a valiant fight as he saved six match points ( in the tenth and the twelfth game ) and took the contest into the tie-break. The Thai saved two set points before clinching the tie-breaker nine points to seven that spanned one hour and 27 minutes.
" I had so many chances to finish the match as I had six match points. But I can do nothing because he (Kendrick) served really well to save all the break points. For my game plan, I mixed it up my shots with slice backhand and kept the balls in play. I tried to move him around because he is a big guy and did not move that well. " said Danai who will next challenge with France's Paul-Henri Mathieu(ATP-64) in the group 5. The top eight winners in each group advance to quarter-finals round.
In doubles first round, twin brothers Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana went down to Sweden's pair of Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt in striaght sets 6-3, 6-3 ............ More
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LAS VEGAS USA, February 28, 2007
Thai Qualifier Danai Udomchoke (ATP-83) failed to make the quarter-finals after he lost his second round-robin match at the $US380,000 Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
The Thai 25-year-old lost his first round-robin match to France's Paul-Henri Mathieu(ATP-64) 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday. His hope of moving past the round-robin stage was dashed when he was defeated by the Spaniard world number 33rd and fifth-seeded Fernando Verdasco in three sets 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 in the second round-robin play earlier today............ More
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