33 hours and one Big Mac later, Ferrer advances to first Grand Slam semi
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- September
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I just returned from a very entertaining press conference with Spaniard David Ferrer (above), who beat Juan Ignacio Chela in straight sets today at Arthur Ashe Stadium in another impressive U.S. Open performance. Ferrer, the clay-court specialist, is now in the first Grand Slam semifinal of his career, and will face the winner of tonight’s match between Novak Djokovic and countryman Carlos Moya.
Of course, the fact that Ferrer won was not the entertaining part. We found out a few more post-victory details from his early-morning finish against Rafa.
Ferrer said he didn’t get back to his hotel until 4 or 4:30 in the morning, and that he stopped to eat in McDonalds because it was the only place open. I asked him what he had to eat and he smiled. “A Big Mac, of course.”
Ferrer’s match with Rafa ended at 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday. He took the court today around 1:30 p.m., meaning it was less than 36 hours after the Rafa match ended.
I also asked Ferrer what time he woke up yesterday. A little sheepishly, he admitted it was around 1:30 p.m.
Trust me, David…I can relate. After all, I went to college once.
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on Thursday, September 6th, 2007 at 5:23 pm by Josh Thomson.
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