Sydney focus for Argentine star
Monday 24 November 2008
Passionate Argentine Davis Cup star and world No. 11 David Nalbandian believes the Medibank International Sydney is the key to a successful Australian Open and 2009 season.
Nalbandian, who has just come off the Davis Cup final in which Argentina went down 3-1 to Spain, will compete in the Medibank International Sydney in January for the first time.
“The Medibank International has always been a strong tournament and I know it is going to be strong again in January but I hope to do my best. It will be great to start the season of with a win,” said Nalbandian.
Nalbandian has played in Sydney before but January will be his debut in the Medibank International.
“I am looking forward to playing in Sydney again. I have been there for Davis Cup (in 2005) but I have not played the tournament. I know the stadium so it should be great going back there,” continued Nalbandian.
“Sydney is a great city. I am looking forward to starting the New Year at the Medibank International. Other players have told me they have a good time at the tournament.”
Medibank International Tournament Director Craig Watson believes Nalbandian’s fiery spirit will add to the excitement of the event.
“Nalbandian certainly plays the game with a fair amount of passion, which is guaranteed to enliven the crowds.”
“He has an interesting history at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre and with Australia’s number one Lleyton Hewitt, so we are looking forward to both players taking to our courts come January.”
The 26-year-old has won nine career singles titles, including the 2005 season-ending Masters Cup when he upset world No. 1 Roger Federer. He was also runner up at Wimbledon in 2002, when he went down to Hewitt. In 2008, Nalbandian has won titles in Buenos Aires and Stockholm.
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November 27th, 2008 at 3:58 am
vamos david!!!!!!!
el mejor argentino lejos
fuerza nalbi que volvemos al top 5
December 1st, 2008 at 8:34 am
VAMOS DAVEED!
Best of luck in 09 and let’s start with a win in Sydney. Vamos El Rey!
December 7th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
David im sure you can do it! and you will do it ! Armenia fans for you!
December 29th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
go david nalbandian
start the year with a win in sydney then ur first grand slam in melbourne
January 4th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
vamos david….
You are the greatest player ever and a win in sydney to start the year off would really be great… I’m also pretty sure that you will win your first grand slam in melbourne… keep going el rey !!