Marsel Lost To Dimitrov

Marsel lost to youngster Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the first round of Cincinnati Masters. Marsel couldn't return well and didn't had a single break point throughout the match. Grigor broke him at *2-3 in the first set and at *5-5 in the second set and won the match 6-3/7-5.

Marsel could be top 100 next week even with this loss... Now, we have the real goal: US Open Qualies. Marsel lost in the first round of qualifying last year there. He defends "zero" points, so he could gain a lot of points from this event since he made the second round at US Open coming from qualifying draw in 2009.

Qualifying draw will be held on next Monday and the first round matches will start a day later, on Tuesday. Good luck Marsel!

Marsel in the main draw!

After winning against Devvarman in the first round of Cincinnati qualifiacitions, Marsel beated Schoorel easily in straight sets. He was serving for the first set at *5-3 but he got broken. Though, he won that set in the tiebreak and was more relaxed in the second set. He broke two times Schoorel and finished the match with 7-6/6-3 scoreline.

Marsel will play his first match today on court #4. His opponent is youngster Grigor Dimitrov. Marsel never played against him but played doubles with him in Istanbul Challenger (2009 edition). Marsel and Grigor made the final but they lost in there.

Dimitrov certainly isn't in his best shape and Marsel has a great chance to get another win. If he wins, he will be top 100 player again. Good luck Marsel, you can do it!

Photo: Cincinnati 1st Round

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Marsel Goes on in Cincinnati!

Marsel didn't get the withdrawal in Montreal and he passed to Cincinnati. There he had a much harder draw then Montreal and in the first round he beat Somdev Devvarman with 64-76(3), whom he faced in İzmir Cup final last year.

In the next round he will face Schoorel. He got the attention with the match he made with Federer at the beginning of the season, and he beat Nieminen in the first round here. It will not be an easy match but we trust Marsel.

Come on Marsel!

Marsel Waiting For Lucky Loser Spot

Marsel lost to Russell 5-7/2-6 after beating unknown American guy in the first round.

But he still has a chance to make the main draw. If anyone withdraws from main draw, Marsel will be in since he's the first player in the lucky loser order. We will hope for one withdraw. So, Marsel will stay in Montreal for another three days, at least. Good luck to him, hopefully he can gain main draw spot.

Marsel Lost To Cipolla

Marsel lost to Flavio Cipolla in straight sets.

Marsel got broken and went down 0-2 in the beginning. Then he broke Cipolla two times in a row and got the *3-2 lead. Suddenly, he got broken again. Marsel faced set point on his serve at *5-6. He saved the first set point but got broken in the second.

After losing the tight first set, Marsel couldn't fight anymore in the second set. He got bagelled and lost early in Washington.

Can Uner who is Marsel's coach, just after the match said that Marsel was ill. Hopefully he can recover and can get ready for Canada Masters qualies. He will play there this weekend. Good luck Marsel!

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