NOTEBOOK: BREAK FOR GIMELSTOB GOLDSTEIN HURT, DEFAULTS TO EX-BRUIN IN QUARTERFINAL.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer Paul Goldstein pulled out of his quarterfinal match against Justin Gimelstob because of tendinitis in his left foot Friday in the Mercedes-Benz Cup at UCLA's L.A. Tennis Center. The match was called after just 11 minutes and Gimelstob ahead 3-1. Goldstein's injury was the latest in a series of bad breaks for the tournament, plagued by top-seeded Andre Agassi's withdrawal (back injury), third-seeded Marcelo Rios' default (profanity Irreverence towards sacred things; particularly, an irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God. Vulgar, irreverent, or coarse language. The use of certain profane or obscene language on the radio or television is a federal offense, but in other situations, profanity ) and Davis Cup member Vince Spadea's bewildering be·wil·der tr.v. be·wil·dered, be·wil·der·ing, be·wil·ders 1. To confuse or befuddle, especially with numerous conflicting situations, objects, or statements. See Synonyms at puzzle. 2. withdrawal because of ``overhydration Overhydration Definition Overhydration, also called water excess or water intoxication, is a condition in which the body contains too much water. .'' Several others bowed out before the tournament began because of injuries or scheduling conflicts. Gimelstob, a former UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX star, needed the extra rest after laboring through two hours, 15 minutes and two tiebreakers to knock off to cease, as from work; to desist. - De Quincey. To force off by a blow or by beating. To assign to a bidder at an auction, by a blow on the counter. To leave off (work, etc.). See also: Knock Knock Knock Knock tournament favorite Mark Philippoussis in a match that ended at 10:14 p.m. Thursday. Gimelstob also played a doubles match Friday afternoon. --Add Gimelstob: Thursday's victory over Philippoussis wasn't the first time he's pulled off an important upset in Los Angeles. He surprised Patrick Rafter in the 1998 quarterfinals and defeated Agassi in the first round the year before. Gimelstob faces Michael Chang in today's semifinal. It's the first time this year Gimelstob has reached a final four. --Now the name fits: ``Lucky loser'' Lionel Roux, Agassi's replacement, had a nice run, making it all the way to Thursday's quarterfinal against France's Arnaud Clement before falling 6-3, 6-2. Roux Roux , Pierre Paul Émile 1853-1933. French bacteriologist. His work with the diphtheria bacillus led to the development of antitoxins to neutralize pathogenic toxins. , ranked 190th in the world last year, enjoyed his best performance since reaching 1998 Australian Open, when he made the final 16. This week he beat Taylor Dent in the first round, followed by a victory over Jan Kroslak. --Point of no return: Philippoussis registered a 136 mph serve Thursday, the fastest of the tournament. Others include Dent, 135; Wayne Ferreira 131; Scott Humphries 128 and Kevin Ullyett, 128; Bob Bryan and Paradorn Srichaphan 127; and Lorenzo Manta, 126. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Wayne Ferreira hits a forehand forehand the head, neck, shoulders, withers and forelimbs of the horse. Friday in a loss to Michael Chang at the Mercedes-Benz Cup at UCLA. Evan Yee/Staff Photographer |
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