[轉錄][RG]Day 3 Match of the Day- Andy-Mutis
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標題: [RG]Day 3 Match of the Day- Andy-Mutis
時間: Wed May 26 10:50:58 2004
Match of the day: Roddick (No2) v Mutis
By Guillaume Baraise
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Olivier Mutis’ abundance of talent belies the fact that he has never gone
far at a Grand Slam. Now though, the 26-year-old from Metz, in the east of
France, has the perfect opportunity to make a real name for himself against
Andy Roddick. The second seed looks an overwhelming favorite on paper of
course, but would do well to bring his A-Rod A-game against a player so
naturally gifted – and with nothing to lose.
RODDICK - MUTIS LIVE ON RADIO ROLAND GARROS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THE STAGE>
Andy Roddick reached the third round at Roland Garros back in 2001 in a match
that endeared him to the French fans. Despite being severely hampered by
cramp, Roddick overcame compatriot Michael Chang in five sets that day. Capable
of showing such courage in the face of adversity, ‘A-Rod’ was tipped to
prosper at Roland Garros in the coming years. Yet despite rising to world
number one in the intervening period, Roddick has failed to impress in Paris.
First round defeats in 2002 and 2003 have left him out of love with the
‘terre battue’. This year, in consultation with coach Brad Gilbert (who never
enjoyed playing on clay either) he decided to curtail his French Open
preparations to one appearance in Rome. He arrived in Paris lacking practice on
clay, and only went some of theway to reassuring his fans in his three set
victory over Todd Martin in the first round.
Olivier Mutis stands at a crossroads. The French tennis establishment has long
been well aware of his outstanding potential. A brilliant junior champion, he
was tipped for great things, but a lack of ambition and dedication has meant
that he has never fulfilled that early promise. His phobia of flying has not
helped either, but last season he finally began showing the hunger every top
player needs to succeed. Drawing inspiration from his great buddy Sebastien
Grosjean, he picked up a number of victories in Challenger tournaments and has
continued in the same vein this season. His first round demolition of American
Robby Ginepri (6-4 6-4 6-0) is considerable cause for optimism.
THE KEYS TO THE MATCH>
Roddick’s serve, or more precisely Mutis’s ability to return that serve, will
no doubt be central to the outcome. The French outsider has a great eye and an
exceptional range of shots at his disposal, but lacks experience of returning
Roddick’s calibre of serve. A slow court would suit Olivier but the sun has
got his hat on in Paris this week, so he will need to scramble to get back
Roddick’s booming groundshots. He will need to be patient, defend, and run,
run, run. Variety will be essential if he is to destabilise Roddick, and he
must avoid falling into his old habit of switching off at crucial times. But
with a passionate crowd right behind him, he can pull this off.
HEAD TO HEAD: 1-0 RODDICK>
The two have only met once, on clay, in the semi final at Houston. That was
Mutis’only appearance in the final four of a major tournament. Exhausted,
he went down 4-6 6-1 6-2 to the local hero. Now is the time for revenge…
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