Tag Archives: Arnaud Clement

“Miracle Matteo” and other thoughts from the Australian Open qualifiers

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Miracle Matteo When Matteo Viola trailed Dusan Lajovic 5-0 and 40-0* in the third set of his first round qualifying match in Melbourne, a place in the main draw must have seemed light years away. With seemingly no way back, … Continue reading →

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Australian Open 2012: Thoughts on the qualifying draw

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

The slumming slam finalists Eleven years ago, Frenchman Arnaud Clement came back from the dead to beat compatriot Sebastien Grosjean in five sets and reach his lone slam final. He was destroyed by Andre Agassi in straight sets but it … Continue reading →

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