Fernando received in Paris the big support of the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet. The president of Chile is officially in Paris, after have visited the Netherlands and before starting a visit in Salvador. They had a meeting in the lobby of an hotel and talked a few minutes.
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On the 22nd of April, Fernando González will be in the Campus of Las Condes of the university Andrés Bello, to be interviewed by the students.
For the first time, the top 10 player, will talk during 1h30 about his personal carrier, the actuality and differents themes the students would like to talk. It’s a unique opportunity, free and without any censure.
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Dates : March 26th-April 6th
01.04- Fernando and Augustin lost their double match in three sets 
Now, Fernando will come back to Chile to prepare the DC tie against Canada.
31.03- Fernando lost to Willy Cañas in straights sets 7/6 7/5 Fernando got 6 opportunities to break Cañas but didn’t succeed and finally Willy won the tie break in the first set 8/6.
Fernando, after the match : “These things happen. Sometimes, you have to take decision : sometimes they are good and others are bad. They are circumstances of the match. I feel that I am coming back well because before I didn’t feel well. I had some pains. I am hitting well to the ball. Perhaps I was a little passive against Cañas at some moments and it is rare because I can be quite aggressive “
Fernando and A.Calleri will play their second match in the doubles tournament and will face the french pair : Tsonga/Gasquet. VAMOS !!
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30.03- Fernando and Augustin defeated the pair Nestor/Zimonjic in straights sets 7/6 7/6, big CONGRATULATIONS – Fernando will face today Willy Cañas, at 7 pm Local Time on Center Court. The match will have a tv coverage – Vamos Fernando
29.03 - Fernando defeated Cuevas in straights sets 6/3 6/3. Congratulations Feña Now, second match against Willy Cañas, a very good player, it won’t be easy. Take your chance Feña, Djokovic is not anymore in the draw Fernando will also play in the doubles tournament with A. Calleri and they’ll face in the first match the pair : Zimonjic/Nestor, it will be very difficult, it’s one of the best team in the world. And, Nestor, who is Canadian, will be in the team which will face Chile in April. It will be interesting for Fernando to study Nestor’s game.
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27.03 - We know Fernando’s first opponent, it will be Cuevas. The only meeting was in Viña del Mar this year and Fernando won
The match will be on friday, on the stadium, the last match of the day during the night session, so many good chances to have the match on tv Vamos Feña !!
The main draw is now available and Fernando is the seed number 17. He has a bye for the first round, and will face in the second round, the winner of the match : Spadea/Qualif. Fernando is not in a good draw, he has Cañas, Andreev and Djokovic who is in a good shape at the moment. Well, a tough tournament for Fernando. We wish him good luck and the best !! Vamos !!
Here are some pics from my trip to Chile : Santiago, Patagonia, Atacama, Valpo & Viña
As I won’t be at home this week-end (I’ll be in Sweden), I won’t be able to wish Fernando’s birthday LIVE. For that reason, before leaving, I wish Fernando a happy birthday !!!
Feliz Cumpleaños Fernando, a lot of happiness for that special day
I’d like to thank Janine for her contribution, she authorized me to use one of her pic (on the left side)
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I’d like to wish to my friend, Aurélie, a happy birthday as well, she was born the same day as Fernando
The blog will be updated on sunday evening or monday with the news from WASHINGTON !!
This, has no link with Fernando or with tennis, but surfing is one of my favourite sport to watch and this week, the professional surfers stop in the northern part of Chile, Arica.
By clicking on this link, you can follow LIVE the competition and you can enjoy the beautiful waves of Chile.
You can also read an exclusive interview, found on El mercurio website, of the surfing legend, Kelly Slater !!
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- A video to present the surfing competition in Arica -
