May 13th, 2007
While Michael Stich, Sergi Bruguera and Wayne Ferreira made serene progress through the group stages of the BlackRock Tour of Champions event in Rome, John McEnroe’s struggles continued.
The American had set point opportunities against Renzo Furlan in a tumultuous first set Tie-Break, but eventually went down 7-6(9), 6-2.
Stich continued his fine form, defeating Paolo Cane 7-6(4), 7-5. He will now meet Sergi Bruguera for a place in the final after the Spaniard saw off fellow French Open champion Thomas Muster 6-3, 6-2.
Wayne Ferreira also maintained his unbeaten record, defeating Henri Leconte 6-3, 6-4.
RESULTS FOR SUNDAY MAY 13, 2007
Sergi Bruguera d. Thomas Muster 6-3, 6-2
Michael Stich d. Paolo Cane 7-6(4), 7-5
Wayne Ferreira d. Henri Leconte 6-3, 6-4
Renzo Furlan d. John McEnroe 7-6(9), 6-2
GROUP STANDINGS
GROUP A
Matches Won/Lost (sets)
Wayne Ferreira 2-0 (4-0)
Henri Leconte 1-1 (2-2)
Renzo Furlan 1-1 (2-2)
John McEnroe 0-2 (0-4)
GROUP B
Matches Won/Lost (sets)
Sergi Bruguera 2-0 (4-0)
Michael Stich 2-0 (4-1)
Thomas Muster 0-2 (1-4)
Paolo Cane 0-2 (0-4)
SCHEDULE
Monday 14th May, 2007
At 1pm
Stich vs Bruguera (Court 2)
Followed by
McEnroe vs Ferreira (Court 2)
Followed by
Muster vs Cane’ (Court 2)
Approx. 10pm
Leconte vs Furlan (Centre Court)
Tuesday 15th May, 2007
At 1pm
3rd / 4th Play Off (Court 2)
At Approx 10pm
The Final (Centre Court)
