[魯賽] Rusedski bid dashed by Davydenko
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Last Updated: Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 13:12 GMT
Rusedski bid dashed by Davydenko
Greg Rusedski's dream of ending 2005 as British number one suffered a
majorblow as he lost in straight sets to Nikolay Davydenko in the Paris
Masters.Victory would have seen Rusedski leapfrog Tim Henman in the world
rankingsbut he was always second best against the impressive third seed.
Davydenko broke twice in each set to win 6-2 6-2 and reach the third
round.
Rusedski will now look for the points he needs at a Challenger event in
Ukraine in two weeks' time.
But the 32-year-old will have some work to do when he gets to
Dnepropetrovsk as he still has points to defend.
"I've got one more Challenger in the Ukraine and it would be great to get the
top ranking but if not then I'll do it in 2006," said Rusedski.
"That's a big deal for me to finish the year as the top player.
Some days it just does not happen for you
Greg Rusedski
"It's been a good 2005. I'll be back in the top 40 and I picked up my 15th
career title this year in Newport."
Rusedski never looked like upsetting Davydenko, who needs to reach the final
to guarantee a place at the Masters Cup.
The Russian, who reached the semi-finals of the French Open, dominated with
some fierce returning and won in just under one hour.
"Some days it just does not happen for you," said Rusedski. "And Davydenko
was very motivated obviously.
"The way tennis is nowadays with the courts and the balls slowing down makes
him a very dangerous rival.
"It was a losing battle for me staying back because he is obviously so good
from the back.
"But then when I came forward I was getting passed. So then I tried to figure
out something to mix up.
"But from the three options I did not know which one to take. Whichever one I
chose today was the wrong one."
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