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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  TIME Magazine: Asian Heroes - Paradorn Srichaphan
Indeed, Paradorn is from the Land of Smiles.
Paradorn even scored a private royal audience with King Bhumibol Adulyadej, an experience Paradorn, being a good Thai, rates as his highest honor.
In some respects Paradorn's ascent was as unlikely as it was sudden.
www.time.com /time/asia/2003/heroes/paradorn_srichaphan.html   (604 words)

  
 The official site of Asian Tennis Federation
Paradorn on his part erred badly in surrendering the initiative in the tenth game to be broken as his potent forehand returns deceived him.
Paradorn, four rungs down his opponent at 11 in the ATP ranking, gained control and transformed the match in his favour to a great extent.
Paradorn was down 15-30 in the 11th game but neutralised the game score with an ace and superb cross-court return only to see that Moya take the game to deuce.
www.asiantennis.com /sri_tata.htm   (987 words)

  
 ESPN.com - US Open 2002 - Rusedski wins five-set classic
Srichaphan has been en fuego lately, reaching the final at Washington, losing to James Blake, and winning all six of his matches at Long Island, including Haas in the semis and Juan Ignacio Chela in the final.
Srichaphan was quicker and more agile than Rusedski, but as the match wore on, he seemed to shrink in the big moments.
Srichaphan almost went out when he was serving to level the fourth set at 5-all.
espn.go.com /tennis/usopen02/s/2002/0830/1425384.html   (952 words)

  
 Paradorn Srichaphan
THAI tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan hopes to perform well in front of his home crowd at the first ever ATP tournament to be held in Thailand this September, his father and coach said.
Chanachai Srichaphan said several top-10 players were intending to take part in the Thailand Open, which will be held at the Impact Arena Stadium in suburban Bangkok from September 22 to 28.
Paradorn, the first Asian player to break into the top 10, is hugely popular in Thailand and has won fame the world over with his lucky red shirt and traditional "wai" greeting after matches.
www.tssonnet.com /tss2630/stories/20030726004405900.htm   (211 words)

  
 ABC Sport - Tennis- Paradorn prevails in Nottingham
Paradorn, the top seed, came from a set and 5-3 down to defeat Johansson, the 2002 Australian Open champion who won in Nottingham in 2001, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 in what was the Thai's first final on grass.
But afterwards Paradorn talked down his prospects at Wimbledon, the only one of the sport's four majors still played on grass, which starts on Monday, saying he was not ready to claim a grand slam.
Paradorn sunk to his knees in delight after Johansson's netted forehand gave him the title before rushing to hug his father and coach Chanachai.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200406/s1135922.htm   (675 words)

  
 The Raw Story | Paradorn to rest wrist for two months
Melbourne- Tenacious Thai Paradorn Srichaphan admitted on Monday that he needs to rest his right wrist for up to two months to allow a case of tendinitis to heal after crashing out of the Australian Open.
Paradorn said that he had finally learned his lesson and would consult with a specialist - likely in Munich - to try and bring a definitive end to the problem which has hampered his game since the week before the US Open, five agonising months ago.
Paradorn said that he had relied on a cortisone shot before the late August start of the US Open to see him through.
rawstory.com /news/2006/Paradorn_to_rest_wrist_for_two_mont_01152007.html   (351 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta
Srichaphan, named “Thai of the Year” ahead of several pop stars and politicians by a survey in his country last month, took his maiden ATP title in Long Island last August and then won in Stockholm in October.
Srichaphan survived two break points in the fourth game of the first set as Kucera took the early initiative with some well-measured pushes from the baseline.
Srichaphan plays next week in Sydney, where he is the seventh seed, and then goes to Melbourne for the Australian Open starting on January 13.
www.telegraphindia.com /1030106/asp/sports/story_1547266.asp   (601 words)

  
 tata.com : Canas tames Srichaphan, wins TATA Open
Paradorn, who enjoyed a dream run till he ran into Canas, gained 24 points and 30,300 dollars from his first ATP final since turning professional in 1997.
Paradorn, who was broken again in the fifth game, hit back with a break in the eighth, but it came too late to prevent Canas from wrapping up the first set in 48 minutes.
Paradorn said he had no regrets at failing to clear the last hurdle.
www.tata.com /0_our_commitment/community_initiatives/sports/media/20020107.htm   (401 words)

  
 Thailand Super Paradorn Wins Nottingham Open - Asia Finest Discussion Forum
Paradorn Srichaphan, who celebrated his 25th birthday on the first day of this year’s tournament, staged a spirited and sensational fight back over his Swedish opponent to win his first ever grass court tournament 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 and first ATP title since Long Island in 2003.
A smiling Srichaphan said at the post match press conference: “It’s like a dream to come back and win the match (after losing the first 1-6) because he was playing really well at the beginning and his returning was very good.
Paradorn steadied himself after the Swede had raced away with the opening set in just 20 minutes and hauled his way back from 4-1 down in the second set to win his first grass-court title.
www.asiafinest.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=10014   (2734 words)

  
 Man Of The Week: Paradorn Srichaphan, Jan 19, 2003 The Week   (Site not responding. Last check: )
On court, Paradorn, with his strong flowing shots from the baseline, has a tendency to go for a winner; that is why his game is so exciting to watch.
Teachers are exempt from the draft and Paradorn must be thanking his stars he picked up a racket when he was a kid.
Paradorn earned $640,000 in 2002 and in Chennai, for a few day's work, he pocketed a cool $52,000, but he says that he spends 1 million baht on travel every year.
www.the-week.com /23jan19/sports1.htm   (1261 words)

  
 The Hindu : Sport : Srichaphan overwhelms Nicolas Devilder
Paradorn Srichaphan seemed more a Thai boxer than a tennis player today, landing a few uppercuts and the occasional jab before turning the lights off, with customary good humour, for a rather overwhelmed Nicolas Devilder.
Srichaphan has a powerful forehand, but his net play is a definite weakness.
Srichaphan was briefly ranked in the top ten sometime around May 2003, when he rose to the number nine position.
www.hindu.com /2005/01/07/stories/2005010712291800.htm   (788 words)

  
 Paradorn to marry Canadian beauty queen   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bangkok - Thai tennis ace Paradorn Srichaphan plans a winter wedding to his former Miss Universe girlfriend after the pair announced their engagement in a nationally televised news conference on Tuesday.
Paradorn, 28, who has played only sporadically this season due to a wrist injury, said he and 25-year-old Russian-born Canadian Natalie Glebova would marry in November or December.
Paradorn presented his fiancee with 16 carats of diamonds, including a three carat engagement ring, plus a necklace and earrings.
www.earthtimes.org /articles/show/55095.html   (222 words)

  
 Thai tennis player Paradorn and former Miss Universe to tie the knot
Thai tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan (R) and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova of Canada pose for photos after announcing their engagement at a news conference in Bangkok April 24, 2007.
BANGKOK, -Thai tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan hasn't had much luck on the courts lately but he found his perfect match in former Miss Universe Natalie Glebova _ and the two plan to marry later this year.
Paradorn proposed on April 13, the traditional Thai New Year, while the couple was vacationing in Bali.
www.chinadaily.com.cn /sports/2007-04/24/content_858710.htm   (549 words)

  
 Paradorn Srichaphan
Srichaphan, as the first Thai ever to reach the top ten, has become a national icon.
Novak, who defeated Paradorn Srichaphan and top seed Lleyton Hewitt en route to the final, clinched his first title of the season and the sixth of his career.
The same is true for Paradorn Srichaphan, whose father Chanachai picked up Oscar's techniques through ESPN International and ordered Oscar's videos to develop his son's great talent.
www.lycos.com /info/paradorn-srichaphan.html   (453 words)

  
 Paradorn relaxed and comfortable - Sport - theage.com.au
PARADORN Srichaphan had two match points yesterday, but lost to Nicolas Kiefer, long points and long games leaving the pair sweltering out on court three until after 7pm.
Paradorn has felt calmer and more relaxed since he ditched his robes and got his tennis racquet back, though he is still desperate to get his spot in the top 20 back.
Paradorn was perhaps too relaxed in the last two sets against Kiefer, a player he was already linked with, and with whom he warmed up for this tournament in Thailand last month.
www.theage.com.au /news/sport/paradorn-relaxed-and-comfortable/2006/01/17/1137466993279.html?page=2   (1311 words)

  
 Paradorn beats Henman at Thai Open - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
Local hero Paradorn Srichaphan staged an impressive fightback to earn a place in the Thailand Open semi-finals for the third year running after beating Briton Tim Henman 6-7 6-4 7-6.
Paradorn came back to take the second set after breaking Henman in the fourth game, using his powerful serves and forehand drives to rack up the points.
But in the final set, as his game appeared to be falling apart, Paradorn turned the match around to win the marathon two hour 25-minute contest in front of a packed Bangkok arena.
www.smh.com.au /news/Sport/Paradorn-beats-Henman-at-Thai-Open/2006/09/30/1159337367219.html   (506 words)

  
 MARCH OF PARADORN
Paradorn Srichaphan makes a return to Mikhail Ledovskikh during their second-round match yesterday.
Paradorn found a mid-match resistance from hard-hitting Mikhail Ledovskikh of Russia, ranked 276 in the world, but relied on his vast experience to come through in a three setter 6-4 5-7 6-2 in front of enthusiastic fans at the Impact Arena.
Paradorn's victory was a good compensation for the crowd, which had to witness the departure of Danai Udomchoke following his straight set defeat at the hands of American seventh-seeded Robby Ginepri 6-3 6-3.
www.nationmultimedia.com /2006/09/29/sport/sport_30014934.php   (798 words)

  
 Untitled Document
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: Well, I always taping my foot because you never know how long you gonna go out there and how long you gonna be out there.
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: As I see the draw, I, you know, I get to face Davydenko in the second round if I win first round, which I play today.
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: I didn't expect to win like in three sets, but I was expect to be a tough match.
www.jirobkk.com /inter-US2005ball3.htm   (595 words)

  
 Pacific Life Open
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: Yeah, this is the farthest, you know, I've been to quarterfinal in this Master.
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: Yeah, I try his name TJ Middleton for six months last year on January to June, until Wimbledon.
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: Actually before I spent the time in temple, the monk, I know one monk, he teach me, "Paradorn, you should do the meditation.
www.pacificlifeopen.com /4/players/interviews/2006/srichaphan315.asp   (1301 words)

  
 Untitled Document
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: Well, yeah, I think -- at Wimbledon, I try to keep the ball like slice, so to the middle of the court, which is I do today.
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: Well, I mean, that time it was 3-2 up the break already.
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: Yeah, I think I didn't take my time at all at Love-40 'cause we been playing a long point from -- till I get to Love-40, I get three set point.
www.jirobkk.com /inter-AO2004ball2.htm   (845 words)

  
 A Personal Journey to Mental Toughness - ProCompareTennis.Net
Paradorn Srichaphan, the red hot Asian number 1, top 10 ATP material, who had beaten almost every player on the circuit including his straight set demolition of Andre Agassi on the lawns of Wimbledon a few years ago, was waiting for him to turn the tide in his country’s favor.
Paradorn is an aggressive baseliner whose style of play is more suitable to medium fast surfaces such as deco-turf and rebound ace.
Paradorn did serve and volley occasionally but it became clear that he was not sure which style to follow – to stay back or to go forward.
www.procomparetennis.net /articles/qureshiarticle.htm   (1113 words)

  
 Paradorn shrugs off Asian Games fitness concerns
Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan says he will be fit to defend his Asian Games singles title in Doha next month.
Paradorn's main rival will be South Korea's Lee Hyung-taik, who he beat to win gold at the Busan Games four years ago.
Paradorn has told local media he wanted to avoid injury in Doha and that he might consider pulling out of the team event, even though the Thai men are one of the favourites for the gold.
www.rediff.com /sports/2006/nov/15paradorn.htm   (280 words)

  
 'I am trying to be the first Asian in the top 10'
Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan, 23, is considered the most improved player on the ATP circuit today.
Srichaphan began last season by reaching the final of the Tata Open in Chennai, where he lost to Guillermo Canas of Argentina.
Paradorn began playing tennis at the age of six with his father Chanachai Srichaphan who quit his bank job to coach his third and youngest son.
www.indiaabroad.com /sports/2003/jan/07inter.htm   (837 words)

  
 Tennis Masters Madrid 2003
Paradorn Srichaphan has a chance to climb to ninth in the race for the eight-man season wrapup...
Juan Carlos Ferrero stayed safe as world number 1 Friday night as he finished a must-win effort over Paradorn Srichaphan...
Thailand's seventh seed Paradorn Srichaphan took full advantage of a hampered opponent...
www.marca.com /tennis-masters-madrid/en/news.html   (1301 words)

  
 Pacific Life Open
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: For me every tournaments is really important for me. But this one I would say is the Masters Series, so it's always important to do well.
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: I would say yes, because I become a monk on December last year.
PARADORN SRICHAPHAN: I went into the temple, and all the monk there know I'm going to come in the temple and spend time with them and stay in the temple with them.
www.pacificlifeopen.com /4/players/interviews/2006/srichaphan318.asp   (864 words)

  
 Thai Tennis Star to Announce Engagement to Miss Universe | Asian American News | GoldSea
hai tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova of Russia plan to announce their engagement next week at a Bangkok hotel, says Thai media reports on April 21.
Srichaphan met Glebova while playing in a Bangkok tennis tournament sponsored by a local brewery for which Glebova was working.
Thai tennis ace Paradorn Srichaphan and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova of Canada will announce their engagement to the public next week in a ceremony to be held at a Bangkok hotel.
goldsea.com /Asiagate/704/21paradorn.html   (230 words)

  
 The Hindu : Srichaphan too good for Kucera
In the event, Paradorn Srichaphan is something of an outsider, his values something of an anachronism in this day and age.
Where Srichaphan is different, the reason why he is a winner in the ultimate sense is because he has the heart and soul of a rare brand of winner in life.
For Srichaphan won at will in the second set, breaking Kucera in the fourth and sixth games and serving out the match after a shaky start that saw him lose the first two points.
www.hinduonnet.com /2003/01/06/stories/2003010604891900.htm   (897 words)

  
 Anastasia Myskina and Paradorn Srichaphan withdraw from Wimbledon | CP
Anastasia Myskina and Paradorn Srichaphan withdraw from Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) - Anastasia Myskina and Paradorn Srichaphan withdrew from Wimbledon on Tuesday because of injuries.
Paradorn withdrew because of a right wrist injury that may require surgery.
www.mytelus.com /sports/article.do?pageID=tennis/home&articleID=2698963&   (148 words)

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