Tennis!

[Kapaibro]

Wow!

Novak Djokovic just knocked Roger Federer out of the Australian Open, in 3 straight sets, to set up a final between Djokovic and unseeded Jo-Wilfred Tsonga.

This was a huge game!

[MOtorboat]

I wish I had seen it.

I'm a tennis fan, but I tend to lose interest when Roddick and Blake get knocked out...I love seeing Federer and Nadal go down for once. If Nadal had reached the final, and Federer had not, Nadal would be the World No. 1...and most likely would stay there heading into the French.

[Kapaibro]

I wish I had seen it.

I'm a tennis fan, but I tend to lose interest when Roddick and Blake get knocked out...I love seeing Federer and Nadal go down for once. If Nadal had reached the final, and Federer had not, Nadal would be the World No. 1...and most likely would stay there heading into the French.

Nadal's game against Tsonga was so weird to watch (yay for working for a company that does sports betting, and allows me to watch these things). Nadal was flatter than the average pancake, and had none of his usual flair, or fire.

Djokovic today was a m achine. His serves were impeccable, and apart from a dodgey drop-shot, his game was all around 100% better than Fed's.

It's nice to see that the level of play is finally reaching that of Fed and Nadal's. It's been a bit of a bleak few years in international mens tennis.

[MOtorboat]

I wouldn't doubt if Federer steps away soon. He's done about everything he can do, especially if he wins the Gold Medal he covets this year. I know he's only 26...but if he wins that Gold Medal, the only reason I see him sticking around is to try to win the French. He doesn't seem to be a guy who's all that worried about "legacy."

[MOtorboat]

Rafa went nuts on Sunday. I missed most of it. I saw the first few points and he dispatched of Federer so quick that by the time I got home from Lawrence, they were showing last year's Wimbledon Final. I mean, to dominate a player the caliber of Federer, is just unbelievable.

Roddick is gonna be back at Wimbledon :woot: and he downed Ginepri recently. That serve and volley game of his is gonna win at Wimbledon some day.

Of course, on grass, Federer has all the shots, and not just the big serve...well, we'll see...

[BroncoWave]

Just a couple of days until Wimbledon starts! Predictions people?

I think my boy Nadal is finally going to break through and take it. It helps him that Djoker drew Fed's half of the draw.

[aberdien]

I don't watch tennis. But if my school had a Tennis team i'd totally be on it. I love playing it (even though i've only played maybe twice).

[Retired_Member_001]

When Cyprus produces a good athlete, I've got to support them. When do we ever produce athlete?

Well done Marcos Baghdatis on winning today.

[Kapaibro]

I was happy to see some old school guys get wins.

Marat Safin beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets, and even Lleyton Hewitt won!

[Kapaibro]

Fed vs Hewitt is on at the moment. Pretty even. Come on Lleyton!!!!

I love that we have TV at work!

[MOtorboat]

Fed vs Hewitt is on at the moment. Pretty even. Come on Lleyton!!!!

I love that we have TV at work!

Stupid American producers. :tsk:

Had to play Venus Williams waxing the floor with some player I've never heard of, rather than show Federer-Hewitt, and so I caught about five minutes before I had to head to work...

[BroncoWave]

Fed vs Hewitt is on at the moment. Pretty even. Come on Lleyton!!!!

I love that we have TV at work!

I'm rooting for Hewitt, well more against Federer, but regardless after Fed won that close tiebreak in the first set it looks like he's going to cruise for the rest of the match. Nadal is the only guy I see beating him this year.

[BroncoWave]

Stupid American producers. :tsk:

Had to play Venus Williams waxing the floor with some player I've never heard of, rather than show Federer-Hewitt, and so I caught about five minutes before I had to head to work...

You missed a great first set but Fed is laying it to him in the second set. Fed's up 3-0 and serving.

[MOtorboat]

You missed a great first set but Fed is laying it to him in the second set. Fed's up 3-0 and serving.

Hewitt can't hang with Federer. I caught a few points of the tiebreaker.

[BroncoWave]

Hewitt can't hang with Federer. I caught a few points of the tiebreaker.

If Hewitt could have pulled out the first set that could have given him the momentum to have a chance to win but the second Fed won the tiebreak this match was over.

[BroncoWave]

ESPN/NBC's Wimbledon coverage has really let me down. NBC, instead of showing a LIVE match featuring Rafael Nadal thinks we'd rather see a RERUN of a Serena Williams match in which anyone who really cares about it already knows the score. Screw you NBC.

[MOtorboat]

ESPN/NBC's Wimbledon coverage has really let me down. NBC, instead of showing a LIVE match featuring Rafael Nadal thinks we'd rather see a RERUN of a Serena Williams match in which anyone who really cares about it already knows the score. Screw you NBC.

Apparently the American television ratings say anything with a Williams sister gets higher ratings. I, personally, don't understand it.

I'd much rather watch Nadal than them, and their stupid father. But, that's jmho.

It's just stupid, imo, as a tennis fan. I want to watch shit live. I don't want to turn over to SportsCenter during a commercial and see the winner of the match I'm watching...

[Kapaibro]

try www.myp2p.eu for streaming coverage.

[BroncoWave]

Apparently the American television ratings say anything with a Williams sister gets higher ratings. I, personally, don't understand it.

I'd much rather watch Nadal than them, and their stupid father. But, that's jmho.

It's just stupid, imo, as a tennis fan. I want to watch shit live. I don't want to turn over to SportsCenter during a commercial and see the winner of the match I'm watching...

Yeah, I'm having to follow the Nadal match on SlamTracker on Wimbledon's website. You have to pay them 25 bucks to watch the matches live online, so I'm forced to follow the live stats. I don't know why ESPN isn't doing that Wimbledon live thing they did last week where they showed 6 different live matches on the 701-707 channels. It'd also be nice if they did like at the French Open and let the Tennis channel show some of the matches. I guess that's just too much to ask.

[BroncoWave]

try www.myp2p.eu for streaming coverage.

Hmm, I'll have to try that. Thanks for the link!

[Kapaibro]

Hmm, I'll have to try that. Thanks for the link!

also good for NFL, and MLB.

[BroncoWave]

also good for NFL, and MLB.

That's awesome, because I'm starting college this fall and won't have Sunday Ticket anymore so that's a good way to be able to watch the Broncos.

[Kapaibro]

Nadal is up 3-1 in the second set

Youzhny is making him run around

[BroncoWave]

Nadal is up 3-1 in the second set

Youzhny is making him run around

Yeah, I finally found the live feed to that match. Not great quality but better than a replay of the Williams match.

Nadal leads 6-3 6-3

[Kapaibro]

Yeah, I finally found the live feed to that match. Not great quality but better than a replay of the Williams match.

Nadal leads 6-3 6-3

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Ugh, BBC coverage at work has switched over to Kuznetsova v Radwanska. Big chunky euro girls.

[Kapaibro]

Well, Murray vs Gasquet is on now.

Nadal has almost wrapped his match up.

[BroncoWave]

Nadal wins 6-3 6-3 6-1. If he keeps this up he'll be well rested for Federer in the finals. Nadal did tweak his knee in the first round which could be a concern but it didn't seem to affect him in this match.

[Retired_Member_001]

Baghdatis went out. He had 3 Match Points as well.

:mad:

Credit to Lopez though, he showed fighting spirit.

[Kapaibro]

Andy Murray as seen through the eyes of the British press.

British when he wins

Scottish when he loses

[Retired_Member_001]

Andy Murray as seen through the eyes of the British press.

British when he wins

Scottish when he loses

The British press does that with everyone.

I mean, he's CLEARLY Scottish.

[BroncoWave]

Nadal flat out MAULED Andy Murray today. If he plays like that against Fed in the final he'll beat him. That was just impressive!

[Kapaibro]

Marat Safin did a great job after losing the first set to Lopez.

So we're looking at Safin v Federer, and Nadal vs Schuettler/Clement.

[BroncoWave]

Nadal is already in the final for all intensive purposes. I think Fed will beat Safin but if Safin's on his A game, it could be an interesting match.

[Kapaibro]

Nadal is already in the final for all intensive purposes. I think Fed will beat Safin but if Safin's on his A game, it could be an interesting match.

True enough, but anything can happen, and who knows with Rafa's knees?

[BroncoWave]

True enough, but anything can happen, and who knows with Rafa's knees?

His knees seemed fine against Murray. Anything is possible but that would be the upset of the tennis season if either of those guys beat Nadal.

[Kapaibro]

Given that Marat had booked his ticket home for the day after his match against Djokovic, and he has terrible history at Wimbledon, I'm so happy to see him playing so well!

[Kapaibro]

Well Venus is through. Smacked Dementieva around something shocking in the first set 6-1. Elena woke up to at least keep it close for the 2nd, but no go.


Schuettler and Clement are giving the crowd a big show!

[BroncoWave]

Schuettler and Clement can play all day as far as I'm concerned! :D

Only helps Nadal!

[MOtorboat]

Stupid American television :tsk:

[MOtorboat]

Stupid American television! :tsk:

And on espn.com it says I can watch Safin-Federer online, and I load it and it's the freakin' Williams sisters too!

Ugh, make them go away!

[MOtorboat]

HELLLOOOOO ESPN!

There is a men's semifinal going on LIVE!

[MOtorboat]

Not a live minute of Federer-Safin.

Instead...replay of Venus Williams from yesterday. Unbelievable. :tsk:

[Kapaibro]

Well done to Fed for beating Safin. Still that's one of Marat's best ever Wimbledons.

[BroncoWave]

Well, Nadal was less than impressive against Sheuttler. Hopefully he was just saving his energy for Federer because if he plays like that again, Fed will spank him. I do think Nadal will play better on Sunday just because he has to. Should be an epic match.

And I think the reason ESPN didn't show the Fed-Safin match live was because NBC had the exclusive US broadcast rights to show that match. I could be wrong but that's what I think. Or it could just be that they have a love-fest with the Williams sisters. Who knows?

[Retired_Member_001]

I think that Nadal can beat Federer on grass. I think Nadal will take it.

[BroncoWave]

I think that Nadal can beat Federer on grass. I think Nadal will take it.

I really hope so. He is going to have to be on his absolute A game to win it but I think he can do it.

[BroncoWave]

It seems really popular to bash women's tennis (for whatever reason I don't know) but with a Williams sisters final, it's talented superstar sister vs. talented superstar sister. It's good TV!

[Kapaibro]

Given that Venus hasn't beaten Serena at Wimbledon, I think this is great.

They both say they have a hard time playing against each other, but it sounds like one of their best matches ever.

[turftoad]

Given that Venus hasn't beaten Serena at Wimbledon, I think this is great.

They both say they have a hard time playing against each other, but it sounds like one of their best matches ever.

it wasn't that great.

Serena didn't seem to have her head in the game.

[MOtorboat]

It seems really popular to bash women's tennis (for whatever reason I don't know) but with a Williams sisters final, it's talented superstar sister vs. talented superstar sister. It's good TV!

I've just never liked the pair. Being a tennis fan, and a men's tennis fan, it especially ticks me off when ESPN is replaying Venus' semifinal when a live semifinal for the men's is going on at the same time. And that doesn't even have anything to do with them, really, it just pisses me off and I don't want to watch any more of them.

[BroncoWave]

I've just never liked the pair. Being a tennis fan, and a men's tennis fan, it especially ticks me off when ESPN is replaying Venus' semifinal when a live semifinal for the men's is going on at the same time. And that doesn't even have anything to do with them, really, it just pisses me off and I don't want to watch any more of them.

I agree on that point. It is utterly ridiculous that they would show a replay of a Williams match over a LIVE men's match but luckily there are enough sites on the internet now where you can watch matches live. I still enjoy the occasional women's match though.

[BroncoWave]

Ok, prediction time folks. Who do you have in the final? Federer or Nadal. I'm obviously biased but this is the best tennis Nadal has ever played on grass and I really think he is in Federer's head now.

I have Nadal in 5.

[MOtorboat]

Nadal had a good first set, there, getting an early break, but Federer did what he needed to do after giving away a game there. Putting that little seed of doubt in Nadal, by fighting off two set points.

This could be a classic.

I say Federer wins set two 6-4, now...

[BroncoWave]

Wow, what a second set by Nadal. This is far from over but Fed is in some serious trouble.

[Retired_Member_001]

The weather has been really nice all week (and last week) but it's decided to be crap for the Silverstone Grand Prix and the Mens Wimbledon final.

[Kapaibro]

Just watching the fifth set now

[Devilspawn]

Stupid rain.

[BroncoWave]

Nadal has been shitting all over himself since he won the second set. He had freaking championship point on serve and blew it. If he loses this match it will absolutely kill his spirits for the rest of the season.

[MOtorboat]

Nadal has been shitting all over himself since he won the second set. He had freaking championship point on serve and blew it. If he loses this match it will absolutely kill his spirits for the rest of the season.

I doubt that. He's too good for that, and a lot more mentally tough than that too.

[BroncoWave]

I doubt that. He's too good for that, and a lot more mentally tough than that too.

You're probably right. I'm just frustrated seeing Nadal blow a 2-0 lead and choke on so many break points.

[Kapaibro]

Break point Rafa!

[Kapaibro]

Break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kapaibro]

Advantage!!!!!!!!!


Match point!

[Kapaibro]

Rafa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[BroncoWave]

Vamooooooos Nadal!

[MOtorboat]

Damn, and to think I started watching this at 8:30 this morning...it's now 3:20 my time.

[Kapaibro]

And Prince Felipe and Princess Leitizia are there!

[BroncoWave]

Damn, and to think I started watching this at 8:30 this morning...it's now 3:20 my time.

Same for me!

[Kapaibro]

Oh man, that was awesome.

[Broncospsycho77]

Both players are all class. Nice interviews for both.

[Devilspawn]

I don't watch tennis much, but I'm glad I saw that.

[MOtorboat]

I don't watch tennis much, but I'm glad I saw that.

Will you go back?

Seriously, I love men's tennis, and in the U.S. its apparently looked on like a red-headed step child compared to women's tennis. I don't get it.

That seriously might be the greatest match ever, considering the stakes (the Al-Anesi (sp?)-Roddick match a few years ago at the U.S. Open was my personal favorite).

[BroncoWave]

Best match I've seen since the Agassi-Blake match at the US Open a few years back.

[MOtorboat]

Best match I've seen since the Agassi-Blake match at the US Open a few years back.

Yes, yes. I forgot about that one.

[Devilspawn]

Will you go back?

Seriously, I love men's tennis, and in the U.S. its apparently looked on like a red-headed step child compared to women's tennis. I don't get it.

That seriously might be the greatest match ever, considering the stakes (the Al-Anesi (sp?)-Roddick match a few years ago at the U.S. Open was my personal favorite).
I don't know. I only seem to tune in for the finals, men and women. I'll have to play it by ear. One of my friends is a fanatic, we actually play a few sets when we have time. But I don't know if a whole tournament can capture my interest. We'll see.

[Simple Jaded]

There's no Maria Sharapova in Men's Tennis, that's why it's the red-headed step-child......

[BroncoWave]

There's no Maria Sharapova in Men's Tennis, that's why it's the red-headed step-child......

There's hundreds of channels you can tune into to see fine women. When I want to see good tennis I watch the men's game. Now don't get me wrong, I love me some Sharapova (and Ana Ivanovic for that matter, she's a hottie) but men's tennis is the best.

[BroncoWave]

Roger Federer lost to Gilles Simon in the second round at Toronto tonight! :lol:

He got broken 3 times in the final set!

Fed is DEAD! Rafa will be #1 shortly.

[BroncoWave]

Rafa Nadal wins his 5th straight tournament and 29th straight match, dumping Nicholas Kiefer in the final at Toronto. The man can't be stopped!

[MOtorboat]

Out in the second round, now I have no reason to watch the women's side...*sigh*

http://jeteblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/ana-ivanovic.jpg

[BroncoWave]

Ivanovic has to be the worst #1 ranked player ever. The women's game is terrible right now.

[honz]

Anyone watching this match between Rafa and De Heart. The American kid has no chance, but he is soaking in the moment and having fun out there. It's a lot of fun to watch.

[Broncospsycho77]

http://jeteblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/ana-ivanovic.jpg


Anyone watching this match between Rafa and De Heart. The American kid has no chance, but he is soaking in the moment and having fun out there. It's a lot of fun to watch.

:eek:

... I tried to read the new post...

[MOtorboat]

Ivanovic has to be the worst #1 ranked player ever. The women's game is terrible right now.

It's been terrible since the Williams sisters came aboard 10 years ago.

[honz]

Go Roger! Take down that chump Djoker and put his cocky ass in his place. I used to be a fan of the Djoker until he got to the top and started acting like a jerk and an idiot. He needs to take some humility lessons from Nadal and Fed. Take him to school Roger!

[Jaws]

About to start watching Murray versus Nadal.

Gonna have to shout Go Murray (though he is a bit of a miserable git!) seeing as he's a fellow Celt.

Gonna be one heck of a task beating Rafa though, seeing as he's never done it before.

Hope it's a good match.

[honz]

About to start watching Murray versus Nadal.

Gonna have to shout Go Murray (though he is a bit of a miserable git!) seeing as he's a fellow Celt.

Gonna be one heck of a task beating Rafa though, seeing as he's never done it before.

Hope it's a good match.
Murray rubs me the wrong way as well. I usually like to see the underdog win, but I think I'll be rooting for Rafa in this one and for a Rafa/Fed meeting in the Finals. It is pretty stupid that they are playing the other semi right now and all those people that paid money to buy tickets won't be able to see both of the semis...but I guess they felt like they had to do it.

Also, GO JANKOVIC! Call me a terrible American, but I can't stand the Williams sisters and find it very enjoyable to watch them lose!

[BroncoWave]

About to start watching Murray versus Nadal.

Gonna have to shout Go Murray (though he is a bit of a miserable git!) seeing as he's a fellow Celt.

Gonna be one heck of a task beating Rafa though, seeing as he's never done it before.

Hope it's a good match.

Where are you watching it?

[honz]

Where are you watching it?
It looks like he/she is in Wales so Murray probably gets the nod over the other match, but CBS is going to show the match in its entirety after the Fed/Djoker match is over...and they aren't telling us the score on CBS so it will almost be like watching it live when they do show it!

[BroncoWave]

It looks like he/she is in Wales so Murray probably gets the nod over the other match, but CBS is going to show the match in its entirety after the Fed/Djoker match is over...and they aren't telling us the score on CBS so it will almost be like watching it live when they do show it!

Well I found a live stream on the internet so I'm watching that.

[Jaws]

Where are you watching it?

At home on satellite tv. I like my skysport :D

Don't like this rain though, I hope it's not too lengthy a break.

Surprised to see Murray 2 sets up, he's played well, though Nadal hasn't been at this best.

Should be some real good tennis still left in this match.

[Jaws]

It looks like he/she is in Wales so Murray probably gets the nod over the other match, but CBS is going to show the match in its entirety after the Fed/Djoker match is over...and they aren't telling us the score on CBS so it will almost be like watching it live when they do show it!

You got it. :2thumbs:They switched from the Federer match to this one just as soon as it started. Suits sharkie girl :beer:

[Jaws]

This semi is one heck of a match.

That marathon second game in the 4th set was just amazing.

Starting to sense that the noose is tightening round Murray's neck.

Nadal is playing much better than yesterday.

[honz]

Murray takes down Nadal! I think Nadal is just a little worn down...and combine that with playing on a fast court and Murray playing VERY well, it was just too much for Nadal to overcome. Congrats to Murray and hopefully the final is as fun to watch as this match was.

[slim]

Tennis is awesome. I can't get enough.

[BroncoWave]

Shit. I hate Murray.

[Jaws]

Oh she of little faith <-- *points to self*

I really thought the momentum had swung in Nadal's favour in that fourth set, but Murray proved himself to be tougher than I thought and I think like Honz said, Nadal's schedule and all the successes he's had over the past year finally caught up with him.

Will be interesting to see if Murray suffers a come down after finally managing to beat Nadal. If he can maintain today's form he will be a very tough opponent for Federer.

Who do you think the crowd will root for?

This is going to be a great aperitif to get the juices flowing before the game versus the Raiders. Should help me stay awake till 3a.m kick off!

[MOtorboat]

Sigh...Roddick won't be able to beat Djokovic with pure power. He has to round his game!

And Blake failing to make the Round of 8...again!

:tsk:

[BroncoWave]

Nadal is plowing through everyone so far. And Blake losing isn't a surprise. Tsonga is a beast in the AO. Blake is pretty damn overrated.

[honz]

GO ANDY!!! I just got done with the match on the DVR. Andy played well all match, but Djokovic was just too good in the 1st set tiebreaker. Novak was just done after that though and Andy just stayed solid until Djoker ran out of gas in the 4th. I guess all the hard work that Andy did in the offseason really is paying dividends as he was still racing around in the 4th. I've seen 3 of his matches so far and he is definitely playing as well as I've ever seen him play. I'm still not sure he has enough firepower and variety to beat the big guns consistently, but he definitely has a chance IMO.

As for Blake, he will never rach the final of a major. He is too inconsistent and too one dimensional. He blew his chance at the US Open a few years ago when he lost to Agassi int he semis in 5. I love Blake and he is one of my favorite players, but he is simply a second tier player and can't hang with the big boys.

[Bozo Jr.]

The Spanish brat won. :rolleyes:

I'm a Fed guy, so I'm not too thrilled. :tsk:

[honz]

The Spanish brat? I was rooting for Fed too, but Nadal is far from a brat. Nadal's last 2 matches were both epic...simply incredible tennis. Props to Fed and Verdasco for pushing Rafa to his limits, but he was just too good. If Rafa can stay healthy he may be able to surpass both Roger and Sampras (sp?...how the hell do you spell his name?) in majors won. I've never really rooted for Nadal, but there is no denying his greatness.

[Kapaibro]

The Spanish brat? I was rooting for Fed too, but Nadal is far from a brat. Nadal's last 2 matches were both epic...simply incredible tennis. Props to Fed and Verdasco for pushing Rafa to his limits, but he was just too good. If Rafa can stay healthy he may be able to surpass both Roger and Sampras (sp?...how the hell do you spell his name?) in majors won. I've never really rooted for Nadal, but there is no denying his greatness.

You got Sampras right!


After living in Spain, and getting to see the way he behaves in public when he makes it home, you get a greater respect for him.
I used to not like him so much, but I like the way he has worked his ass off to become the best, changed his game to be able to beat Federer, and worked to have a great game on every surface. That kind of hard work, and the humility he shows in interviews these days really has made me a fan.

I am also a fan of a passionate player, which is probably why Fed and Sampras were never favs of mine.

[BroncoWave]

Nadal looking strong to win his 5th straight French Open! It helps him alot that Djokovic drew Federer's side because that would have been tough for Rafa to have beaten them back to back.

[honz]

Nadal's shirt is the ugliest shade of pink I have ever seen. he should be ashamed. I want Monfils to win the French. He has the game to do it IMO.

[BroncoWave]

Monfilis is a good clay courter but no way he wins the French. Rafa, Fed, and Djokovic are just too good on clay.

[honz]

Monfilis is a good clay courter but no way he wins the French. Rafa, Fed, and Djokovic are just too good on clay.

Fail.

[BroncoWave]

Fail.

Heh yeah I look pretty dumb now. Still don't think Monfilis wins it but he for sure has a better shot now. I'm really pulling for Roddick now but Monfilis will be a tough match for him.

[honz]

Heh yeah I look pretty dumb now. Still don't think Monfilis wins it but he for sure has a better shot now. I'm really pulling for Roddick now but Monfilis will be a tough match for him.

Roddick has no chance, but I always root for him. Also, nothing against Nadal, I just want someone else to win. I sorta want Roger to win now...the pressure is all on him. If he is ever gonna win the French, this is his year.

[BroncoWave]

Roddick has no chance, but I always root for him. Also, nothing against Nadal, I just want someone else to win. I sorta want Roger to win now...the pressure is all on him. If he is ever gonna win the French, this is his year.

1989: American Michael Chang comes out of nowhere to win his first and only French Open
1999: American Andre Agassi comes out of nowhere to win his first and only French Open
2009: Andy Roddick to continue the trend?

I agree that Roddick is a huge longshot but who would have thought that Djokovic and Nadal would both be out before the quarters? Nothing that happens in this tournament will surprise me at this point.

[honz]

I have a new favorite tennis nussie...Sorana Cirstea. She's only 19 so take it easy perverts, but she is smoking hot and has a great game. I had never really heard of her until this French Open, but I've seen a couple of her matches now and I'm a fan.

http://www.tennisrulz.com/players/cirstea/001.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/ammccray/Picture8.png

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/ammccray/Picture7.png

[frenchfan]

Heh yeah I look pretty dumb now. Still don't think Monfilis wins it but he for sure has a better shot now. I'm really pulling for Roddick now but Monfilis will be a tough match for him.Very tough game for Roddick indeed... Monfils was too good for him...

IMO, Roddick doesn't have the weapons on clay. Sure, on a good day he can beat anyone... But you don't win Roland Garros on one game... You have to beat some damn good specialist of this surface... And even if you beat one, you often lose some in the battle (if you see what I mean).

The most unbelievable finalist I've seen there is Stefan Edberg... Typically not the kind of player I could have believed to have a chance to win the French... He didn't fit the clay's style...

Anyway, anything could happen... But I don't think Roddick is as gifted as Edberg was... NO offense there... Andy is a very good player... BTW I like the guy and the player... But he misses the little extra thing IMO.

Next step for Monfils is Federer... very interesting game... Federer wasn't at his best yesterday... Monfils is still recovering a knee problem.
Del Potro was amazing against Tsonga... Very good player on clay BTW... May be the best clay's player left with Monfils...
But Federer is still alive...
Will Soderling keep on playing like that?
Very interesting tournament...

Personnally, I was shocked by Nadal's elimination so early... He didn't played well and Soderling made his best game ever.
I like both Federer and Nadal... About style, I prefer Roger... But I like Rafa's warrior mind and his behaviour... He can accept defeat... His press conference after his loss was pretty nice... Sure, he was mad, but he shows humility and said he has to admit he has to play well to win, even on clay... The guy will rebound with this state of mind...

I'm all for Monfils (of course) or Federer to win the French ... But I wouldn't be mad if another one win it... My fav is for now Del Potro... The guy really made a great impression last day...

:beer:

[BroncoWave]

Monfilis should be the favorite against Federer tomorrow. Monfilis is a great clay-courter and is playing his best tennis right now while Federer is struggling. It all depends on if he has the confidence to beat Federer, because he definitely has the game. Soderling toyed with Davydenko today and if he keeps up that level should easily make the final over Gonzalez or Murray.

As for Nadal, that was one of the top 3 biggest upsets in sport that I have seen in my life. Soderling is just playing absolutely out of his mind right now. The one upside for Nadal, though, is that he can now have some much needed rest for Wimbledon and should be twice as motivated now to make up for his short stay in Paris.

[honz]

Should be a great match between Roger and Monfils...looking forward to it. I'm not sure who I'll be rooting for as I like both guys. Gonzo and Soderling in the semis in the top half of the draw??? Strange...I'll take the winner of the Federer/Monfils match to go all the way...or maybe Del Potro. I don't think either Soderling or Gonzo can maintain their level of play.

[BroncoWave]

Should be a great match between Roger and Monfils...looking forward to it. I'm not sure who I'll be rooting for as I like both guys. Gonzo and Soderling in the semis in the top half of the draw??? Strange...I'll take the winner of the Federer/Monfils match to go all the way...or maybe Del Potro. I don't think either Soderling or Gonzo can maintain their level of play.

I dunno, Soderling embarrassed an in-form Davydenko. Wouldn't shock me to see him win it. I do agree though, that the Federer-Monfilis winner will be the favorite to win it. As for Del Potro, seeing as he is Federer's bitch he better be praying for Monfilis to take him out.

[frenchfan]

I'm rooting for Monfils now... But I wouldn't mind if Roger win.
In one hand I'd like to see a french win at Roland Garros (we've been waiting for too long about that - for men) and I like the way Gael is playing with the public... In the other hand, I'd like to see Roger winning his 14th here and win then only Grand Slam he hasn't won yet... Federer is one of the greatest and he would deserve that...
Tough choice then... :D

I didn't think Soderling could beat Davydenko like that... But the guy is unplayable right now... How can you play against a guy who hit so strong always in the court? No way...
I think he'll make the final now...

The 2nd part is more difficult : Federer, Monfils, Del Potro & Robredo are all great players on clay... Very interesting tournament...

I'm mad Sharapova is out... I like watching her ;) :laugh:
What piss me off with tennis girlies is their shout... It's really disturbing... Hummm... I'd say though that I'd be glad to make Sharapova shouting like that (but not about playing tennis ;) :laugh: )

:beer:

[honz]

Domination by Roger. I have a gut feeling that Del Potro will take Roger to 5 sets despite how he has been dominated by Fed in the past. Del Potro is playing great...I still expect Fed to pull it out tho. And I think Soderling will take out Gonzo on the other side. Both guys just hit the felt off the ball, but Soderling is stronger on the backhand side IMO.

I was glad to see Serena go down today...can't stand her. I was happy for Kuznetsova that she held it together and pulled it out...she's choked a lot in the past. I expect to see a Kuznetsova/Safina final, and I'll take Safina to win it all...no matter who she plays in the finals.

[BroncoWave]

I fear this tournament is over. Fed is going to kill Del Potro. The only chance anyone has is if Soderling keeps up his ridiculous play, which I don't know if that's possible. At this point, the trophy is Federer's if he wants it IMO. But almost every prediction I've made in this tournament has been wrong so who knows...

[frenchfan]

Domination by Roger. I have a gut feeling that Del Potro will take Roger to 5 sets despite how he has been dominated by Fed in the past. Del Potro is playing great...I still expect Fed to pull it out tho. And I think Soderling will take out Gonzo on the other side. Both guys just hit the felt off the ball, but Soderling is stronger on the backhand side IMO.

I was glad to see Serena go down today...can't stand her. I was happy for Kuznetsova that she held it together and pulled it out...she's choked a lot in the past. I expect to see a Kuznetsova/Safina final, and I'll take Safina to win it all...no matter who she plays in the finals.Fedex is back :D
Honestly, when Roger is playing like that, there are not so many players who can beat him... The 1st set was the key... Roger won and Monfils didn't recover then... I really liked the congratulations between the 2 guys... A lot of respect and friendship. I also liked Gael disponibility despite the defeat... He had a quick interview while quiting the court... And the after game interview of Roger was great too... It's amazing to see such a player talking like that... A lot of humility and respect... Classy.

Del Potro let me a great impression too... I think Roger would better to play like he did against Gael... To start well the game and not make the same game he played against Haas.

I agree, Soderling seems more complete too... Better service... Equal forehand... Better backhand... Better near the net...

It's amazing to know that Roger has only lost ONE game against all 3 others guys left
12-0 against Soderling
5-0 against Del Potro
8-1 (I think) againts Gonzales
:shocked:

I'm for Cibulkova to win the tournament... She's the sexiest of the 4 semi-finalists ;) :D (BTW, she is the ex of Monfils).


I fear this tournament is over. Fed is going to kill Del Potro. The only chance anyone has is if Soderling keeps up his ridiculous play, which I don't know if that's possible. At this point, the trophy is Federer's if he wants it IMO. But almost every prediction I've made in this tournament has been wrong so who knows...Well... I hope you're right with the prediction... Now that Monfils is out, I'd like to see Roger win it... Equaling Sampras at Paris and winning the only Grand Slam missing on his record would be priceless... :elefant:

Many tought Roger was struggling... I thought that too... But not after Haas' game... When you're so close to be out and you make it anyway, something happens... May be Roger needed that to become back FEDERER... I was afraid the real Federer would play MOnflis and I was right...
But the tournament is not over... You have 3 guys who have all the weapons to win Roland Garros... IMO the 2 best challengers are Soderling (almost unbeatable when he plays like that - you don't beat Nadal and Davydenko like that on clay only by luck) and Del Potro... But they have never won against Roger and may be it will be a huge psychological advantage... Don't mention all the experience Roger have (22th semi final of a grand Slam :shocked: )... None of the others have ever made a grand slam semi if I'm correct... Roger knows he is the fav, but he does know too that he'll have to be Federer to win the French... he is warned...

Go Roger... I cross my fingers for you... It would be so amazing to see you winning here ! :beer:

[honz]

I like Cibulkova too. She doesn't really dress herself up at all on the court, but she is smoking hot off the court. I'm watching the Safina/Cibulkova match as I type here and unfortunately it looks like Safina simply has too much game and too much power for Cibulkova...serving up 4-2 in the the 1st set. Like I said, I expect her to win it all...she's simply better than everyone else left when she is playing well. Also, LOL at Monfils and Cibulkova together...he's over a foot taller than she is! :lol:

[honz]

http://coedmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/dominika-cibulkova.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GWJatwb-WlI/SER-zSfcMgI/AAAAAAAADJU/htWWxKEFmzo/s400/cibulkova-and-monfils.jpg
:lol:

[Dr Velcro]

http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/pg2/2002/0625/photo/panova.jpg

[frenchfan]

I like Cibulkova too. She doesn't really dress herself up at all on the court, but she is smoking hot off the court. I'm watching the Safina/Cibulkova match as I type here and unfortunately it looks like Safina simply has too much game and too much power for Cibulkova...serving up 4-2 in the the 1st set. Like I said, I expect her to win it all...she's simply better than everyone else left when she is playing well. Also, LOL at Monfils and Cibulkova together...he's over a foot taller than she is! :lol:Yep... It's over for Cibulkova... Safina was too good today...

Yeah, I agree Cibulkova is pretty hot...

About Monfils being taller than she is... Well I could post something but we're not in the Lounge ;) :D

[frenchfan]

http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/pg2/2002/0625/photo/panova.jpgV... On the right... Sharapova or Kournikova??? To me, she looks like Mariah, but not really sure...
:confused:

(ps : you're lucky we're not in the Lounge ;) :D)

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I'm not much of a fan of women's tennis but I like this Stousr. I'd be happy with her or Safina winning it.

[frenchfan]

I'm not much of a fan of women's tennis but I like this Stousr. I'd be happy with her or Safina winning it.Stosur gave a hard time to KUznetsova... I didn't expect that from her... She really is the surprise of this tournament (for women)... As Soderling is for men...

Now, I think Safina will win... She was really impressive against Cibulkova... And I think I will root for the less ugly ;) :laugh:

[honz]

Domination by Roger. I have a gut feeling that Del Potro will take Roger to 5 sets despite how he has been dominated by Fed in the past. Del Potro is playing great...I still expect Fed to pull it out tho. And I think Soderling will take out Gonzo on the other side. Both guys just hit the felt off the ball, but Soderling is stronger on the backhand side IMO.

I was glad to see Serena go down today...can't stand her. I was happy for Kuznetsova that she held it together and pulled it out...she's choked a lot in the past. I expect to see a Kuznetsova/Safina final, and I'll take Safina to win it all...no matter who she plays in the finals.
I'm a gosh dang prophet! Safina and Roger will be holding the championship trophies shortly. Both win fairly easily. Safina in 2 sets and Roger in 4.

[BroncoWave]

I absolutely hate the state of pro tennis right now. Other than Nadal, every player on the tour is scared to death of Federer and every single time someone manages to get a lead on him, they choke it away. Every single time. Federer is nowhere near as good as he was in his prime but everyone still drops their pants and lets him give it to them when they play him in a major. Hopefully Soderling will man up in the final.

[frenchfan]

I absolutely hate the state of pro tennis right now. Other than Nadal, every player on the tour is scared to death of Federer and every single time someone manages to get a lead on him, they choke it away. Every single time. Federer is nowhere near as good as he was in his prime but everyone still drops their pants and lets him give it to them when they play him in a major. Hopefully Soderling will man up in the final.I see your point BTB... Sure ROger has a psychological advantaga over almost every player... But, it's also because his game is not easy to be matched up... Monfils told it very well : he has a lot of troubles playing Roger's way of playing...

When Roger is agressive like that and find back his backhand's slice, not many players have the key against that...

In the other hand, Roger has the same problem with Nadal... Because Nadal's balls are fast, heavy and so lifted he has to play farer in the court than usual... And when he tries to be more agressive he takes more risks and is less accurate because of Nadal's way of hitting balls.

I think you don't win 14 grand slam and have 20 finals only because players are scared by you... He played against some legends and won anyway (Agassi and so on)... Some very young players are coming now and can't yet dominate him now... But I don't think someone like Del Potro is really "scared" by Roger... Roger is one the best ever and certainly one of the most complete player ever.

The final was disappointing though... Soderling really doesn't know how to play Roger... BTW, Roger explained that Soderling won against guy who usually plays farer in the court (Nadal, Davydenko & Gonzales) than he does and that was certainly the key to beat Soderling...

I was really surprised by wowen's final... Safina really blew it up...

:beer:

[BroncoWave]

I see your point BTB... Sure ROger has a psychological advantaga over almost every player... But, it's also because his game is not easy to be matched up... Monfils told it very well : he has a lot of troubles playing Roger's way of playing...

When Roger is agressive like that and find back his backhand's slice, not many players have the key against that...

In the other hand, Roger has the same problem with Nadal... Because Nadal's balls are fast, heavy and so lifted he has to play farer in the court than usual... And when he tries to be more agressive he takes more risks and is less accurate because of Nadal's way of hitting balls.

I think you don't win 14 grand slam and have 20 finals only because players are scared by you... He played against some legends and won anyway (Agassi and so on)... Some very young players are coming now and can't yet dominate him now... But I don't think someone like Del Potro is really "scared" by Roger... Roger is one the best ever and certainly one of the most complete player ever.

The final was disappointing though... Soderling really doesn't know how to play Roger... BTW, Roger explained that Soderling won against guy who usually plays farer in the court (Nadal, Davydenko & Gonzales) than he does and that was certainly the key to beat Soderling...

I was really surprised by wowen's final... Safina really blew it up...

:beer:

I didn't say he won 14 GS finals because people were scared of him. I just think he is winning more now because people are scared of him. He was outplayed at the beginning of his matches against PHM, Haas, and Del Potro in this tournament but once all 3 of them got the lead they just collapsed and let Federer take it. Same with Berdych back at the Australian Open. And as for today, Soderling was defeated before he stepped onto the court. It's just disappointing to say the least. It would be nice for a change for someone other than Nadal to step up and challenge Federer in a major. It's being said that Nadal's knee is bothering him again and his status at Wimbledon is questionable. If he can't play or if he isn't at full strength, they might as well just hand Federer the trophy now.

[frenchfan]

I didn't say he won 14 GS finals because people were scared of him. I just think he is winning more now because people are scared of him. He was outplayed at the beginning of his matches against PHM, Haas, and Del Potro in this tournament but once all 3 of them got the lead they just collapsed and let Federer take it. Same with Berdych back at the Australian Open. And as for today, Soderling was defeated before he stepped onto the court. It's just disappointing to say the least. It would be nice for a change for someone other than Nadal to step up and challenge Federer in a major. It's being said that Nadal's knee is bothering him again and his status at Wimbledon is questionable. If he can't play or if he isn't at full strength, they might as well just hand Federer the trophy now.Fair enough...

I won't deny Roger has a huge psychologial advantage over almost every players now...

PHM? Well... He's French, so being the underdog, he should have won ;) :laugh:
Haas? IMO he was ahead because Roger played awfully... When he found back his real play, he was too good for Tommy.
Del Potro? yeah, I will agree with you... But was it only mental? I think Roger played a bit better, Juan Martin had some physical pb (he began to be tired), and mentally, he saw Roger came back in the game and certainly the "fear" came then.

Well... against Soderling, yeah you're right... And Roger played very well very soon in the game to use this mental advantages...

You know, it's always the same... His skills allow him to have a mental advantage over his opponents and his mental advantage helps him to use better his skills...

Talking about the English... yeah, Roger is the best player there since many years.... Nadal's win was also explained by the fact the surface was slowed down that year : they compared Roger's service through the years and showed that at the same speed, last year, the ball was losing more than 1 metre... And Rafa also really improved there...
IMO, after winning RG & his 14th Grand Slam, I wouldn't be surprised if he breaks the record at Wimbledon... :beer:

[BroncoWave]

Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon, per ESPN.

[Jaws]

:(
No defending champion to start proceedings on the Monday.

[Jaws]

Male tennis fans better get their hankies on standby:

Maria Sharapova a set down and trailing 3-0 versus Gisela Dulko of Argentina.

[BroncoWave]

The two people I'm rooting for to win it now are Roddick and Karlovic. If Karlovic can keep serving like he did against Tsonga, he will be tough for anyone in this field to beat.

[Jaws]

The two people I'm rooting for to win it now are Roddick and Karlovic. If Karlovic can keep serving like he did against Tsonga, he will be tough for anyone in this field to beat.

How do you think Federer would handle a Karlovic in that sort of form?

Personally I'd like to see a Federer versus Murray final.

[BroncoWave]

How do you think Federer would handle a Karlovic in that sort of form?

Personally I'd like to see a Federer versus Murray final.

Well Karlovic beat Federer at Cincy last year but that was just best of 3. Fed can beat him in this current form but the key is not to slip up in tiebreaks. This is the best Karlovic has ever played though so whoever beats him will have to be playing very well. He went the entire 4th set against Tsonga without losing a single point on serve which is amazing. Ivo usually tires at the end of 5-setters but he appeared to get even better as the match went on which is very unusual for him and very scary for anyone else. I don't think Verdasco stands a chance against him which means we are set up for a Federer-Karlovic quarterfinal. That will be very interesting to say the least.

[frenchfan]

How do you think Federer would handle a Karlovic in that sort of form?

Personally I'd like to see a Federer versus Murray final.I agree Sharkie... With a Roger win ;) :D

I have nothing against Karlovic (though he "killed" Tsonga :tsk: :D), but it's a bit boring to watch : serve = point...
He is an incredible server, may be the best I've ever seen... Plus, he can play some tennis (not like Ivasinovic).

BTB... You're right : to beat Ivo, you have to be really great during tie-break... I don't see how he can lost his service (means he lost at least 4 points when he serves... Tough to believe when you see what he did to Jo-Wilfried)...

Hey, what's your opinion about the grass? I don't remember seeing the grass dying so quickly... :confused:

[BroncoWave]

All 4 of the QF matchups are very intriguing. Hewitt-Roddick, Ferrero-Murray, Djokovic-Hass, and Karlovic-Federer. Should all be very entertaining matches.

[frenchfan]

All 4 of the QF matchups are very intriguing. Hewitt-Roddick, Ferrero-Murray, Djokovic-Hass, and Karlovic-Federer. Should all be very entertaining matches.I do agree BTB...

Very great 1/4 finals IMO...
I was a bit upset by Simon... This guy had his chance against Ferrero but really blew it up... :tsk:

Mauresmo did a good game against Safina and IMO she has her chance too but let it go... Too bad...

It seems Murray had a hard time against the other Swiss guy...

[Jaws]

Thank heavens the Women's tournament finally woke up yesterday with that fantastic semi between Serena and Dementieva.

Go Murray!

[Jaws]

I agree Sharkie... With a Roger win ;) :D

You know what, I'd be happy with that. If Murray reaches the final, then he will have fulfilled his potential at this stage. Whatever the result, it would be a historic occassion, but first he needs to be on his guard and get past Roddick.




Hey, what's your opinion about the grass? I don't remember seeing the grass dying so quickly... :confused:

Must be this global warming dear. Pretty soon the sea levels will be so high, you won't be watching tennis there anymore, but shark wrestling and shark racing! ;)

[honz]

Oh my...I'm so happy for Andy...Roddick, that is. He has worked so hard to get back to this point and have a shot at another GS title...I got a little emotional seeing him get choked up after the match....you could see how much it means to him. I think he will likely get stomped by Fed in the final, but you never know. Hopefully he at least puts up a good fight and makes it a worthwhile match. I don't know what it is about Murray, but I simply can't stand him...I've never liked him. Also, the crowd was annoying as hell today and acting like a bunch of teeny boppers at a Jonas Brothers concert or something. Maybe it was just because they were rooting against Roddick, but they just seemed to be acting quite rude and immature today.

As for the women's final, I won't be watching. I can't stand the Williams sisters and wish there was some way that they could both lose. Women's tennis has really gone downhill lately. All of the top players besides the Williams sisters and Sharapova maybe are extremely frail mentally. Safina getting rolled 0 and 1 in the semis??? Please.

[Jaws]

Obviously I wanted Murray to win, but I'm happy for Roddick too. He's a great guy. I thought he served awesome. His groundstrokes were some of the best I've seen from him. He seems pretty strong mentally at the moment, playing a much more intelligent game and not just relying on brute force like he used to. I hope he plays to the same standard Sunday so that we have a competitive final. Considering he was playing a home grown player I thought the crowd were pretty fair myself on the whole, they gave him a huge round of applause at the end and Roddick seemed pretty appreciative of their response.

[MOtorboat]

Congrats to Roger.

I was rooting hard, as I will be in the future and have done in the past for Andy, and yes...the tears I shed were for Andy NOT getting his Wimbledon trophy. He's my boy. Go ahead and make fun of me here____________________________

[BroncoWave]

It's a shame that the only player who can beat Fed in a grand slam is injured. As hard as I was pulling for Andy I had no doubt that he would find a way to lose it in the end. He played a lot better than I expected but it was just a matter of time before Fed pulled it out. I cannot wait until Nadal gets back.

[honz]

Congrats to Roger.

I was rooting hard, as I will be in the future and have done in the past for Andy, and yes...the tears I shed were for Andy NOT getting his Wimbledon trophy. He's my boy. Go ahead and make fun of me here____________________________

No shame in shedding a tear. I've always liked Andy got a little teary eyed myself seeing the disappointment on his face after the match. Golf and tennis always hit me the hardest emotionally...I think it is because you feel more emotionally attached to an individual than you do a team of players.

I can't believe Andy let the 2nd set slip away when he had 4 set points in the tiebreak, but hopefully Andy can take some sort of positive and keep playing the way he did in London. He is playing the best tennis I've seen him play and should be a factor at the US Open.

[BroncoWave]

I was livid when Roddick blew that second set. I thought he had a shot up until that point but after that it was just a matter of time. He got my hopes back up in the 5th set but it was clear that Roddick was the first one to start to tire and Fed just continue to hit ace after ace.

BTW, I've heard people saying that this final was better than last year's...not even close. This year's final was pretty much a serving contest that had a ridiculous scoreline because of no 5th set tiebreak. Last year's final was a great tennis match in every way.

[frenchfan]

I was livid when Roddick blew that second set. I thought he had a shot up until that point but after that it was just a matter of time. He got my hopes back up in the 5th set but it was clear that Roddick was the first one to start to tire and Fed just continue to hit ace after ace.

BTW, I've heard people saying that this final was better than last year's...not even close. This year's final was pretty much a serving contest that had a ridiculous scoreline because of no 5th set tiebreak. Last year's final was a great tennis match in every way.Andy had a great game nut he simply blew up the 2nd set... The game would have been really different then.
Also, in the 5th set with 15-40 on Roger's service he has a chance...

I have mixed feelings... I'm glad that Roger won, but I'm sad for Andy who was really, really, really close to win the Big One.
Federer wasn't that good, mainly because Andy played well too... But to be fair, I think that if Roger would have played like that against Rafa, it would have been a 3 sets win for Nadal...

I have to say Andy is a great and classy guy... His speech at the end of the game was awesome... He is not as gifted as Roger, but I like his warrior mentality... Bravo Andy... See you back soon in a Grand Slam final and hope you'll win it... You deserve it... You deserved it yesterday but a very few points made the difference...

Congrats to Roger anyway... He made history yesteday...

:beer:

[Jaws]

I still think Federer would have won even if Andy won that 2nd set.
I really hope Roddick wins Wimbledon one day though. He deserves it.
How many more Slams for Federer I wonder.
I would think at least a couple more.
Maybe as much as five even.
20 slams would be one heck of a record for anyone ever to beat.
I suppose it all depends on how soon Nadal recovers.
I predict Andy to win U.S Open. Which Andy, I'm not saying ;)

[frenchfan]

I still think Federer would have won even if Andy won that 2nd set.
I really hope Roddick wins Wimbledon one day though. He deserves it.
How many more Slams for Federer I wonder.
I would think at least a couple more.
Maybe as much as five even.
20 slams would be one heck of a record for anyone ever to beat.
I suppose it all depends on how soon Nadal recovers.
I predict Andy to win U.S Open. Which Andy, I'm not saying ;)Hey sweet shark ! :kiss:

Yeah, may be Rodger would have won anyway, but I'm not so sure... Roddick was really good on his serve. He was better in the 1st, 2nd and 4th... They were close in the 3rd and Roger was better in the 2nd part of the 5th (after having to save some break points). IMo Andy had a great chance to win it but a very few points made the difference... This is where Roger is so great...
Was amazed me was the calm of the 2 players... Unbelievable

Yeah, I think Roger can make a huge record... It will be tough to beat... Even for Nadal... Nadal's style is more physical and his body suffers a lot because of that... I don't know if he will have a very long carreer, but who knows? Rafa in good shape is a beast... Roger has a lot of troubles against him but I don't see Rafa winning 20 grand slams (because of injuries)...

:laugh: ... yeah... Which Andy will win??? I was laughing during the semi opposing Andy to Andy --> "Come on Andy"... but Andy Who??? :D

I think A-Rod will have a good US Open... The guy deserves to win another grand slam...
A-Mur has a lot of talent... But I'd like to see him more agressive and not relying too much on his opponent's faults... He can take the game, he has the skills for that... Why doesn't he come more near the net? (Note that I think too many players are staying away from the net... Too bad because they could have many easy points after a good attack)...

I really liked the way A-Rod played at Wimbledon... Always attacking when he had a chance and coming to the net to finish points...

:beer:

[Jaws]

I don't think Nadal will ever beat his record either Frenchie, what I meant was, the number of Slams Federer wins depends on how soon and to what extent Nadal recovers from his present injuries. If Nadal's career is hindered, then I think the path is open for Rodger to go on to win as much as twenty slams.

[frenchfan]

I don't think Nadal will ever beat his record either Frenchie, what I meant was, the number of Slams Federer wins depends on how soon and to what extent Nadal recovers from his present injuries. If Nadal's career is hindered, then I think the path is open for Rodger to go on to win as much as twenty slams.yes my bad... I misunderstood (still my bad english... I need a teacher ;) :D) :kiss:

You're so right... There are only 2 players who can deal with Roger :
Nadal and A-Mur (take a look at the records).

I don't think Roger would have win the French if Nadal was in final... We'll never know though...

If Nadal is out for a long time, I think Roger could go over 20 Slams... I've heard that he plans to retire after the London Olympics... Rumours?

[MOtorboat]

U.S. Open...

Come on Maria..get this shit over with, I want to see Andy Murray...

I couldn't even stay up long enough to see Andy Roddick even take the court last night. :tsk:

[MOtorboat]

Nadal just pounded Gasquet in the first 6-2...anyone able to watch it? Does Nadal look healthy?

[BroncoWave]

Nadal just pounded Gasquet in the first 6-2...anyone able to watch it? Does Nadal look healthy?

I am watching. Nadal's movement looks alot better as compared to recent weeks. His shot making is also very crisp. I think he could make a run in this tournament.

[MOtorboat]

I am watching. Nadal's movement looks alot better as compared to recent weeks. His shot making is also very crisp. I think he could make a run in this tournament.

Gasquet's game must have really fallen off. Murray didn't look great last night, just average, although the dude he was playing showed flashes of absolute brilliance but the McEnroe brothers said he has all-world, No. 1 talent, but doesn't care enough. And I could tell. I didn't get a chance to see Roddick, and of course Federer can't be ruled out of anything. I heard them talking about Djokovic playing really well in his first match, but I haven't even seen highlights of it.

Federer, Nadal, Murray, Roddick and Djokovic are probably the true contenders.

[BroncoWave]

Gasquet's game must have really fallen off. Murray didn't look great last night, just average, although the dude he was playing showed flashes of absolute brilliance but the McEnroe brothers said he has all-world, No. 1 talent, but doesn't care enough. And I could tell. I didn't get a chance to see Roddick, and of course Federer can't be ruled out of anything. I heard them talking about Djokovic playing really well in his first match, but I haven't even seen highlights of it.

Federer, Nadal, Murray, Roddick and Djokovic are probably the true contenders.

Yeah Gasquet is spraying alot of shots. He hasn't really found a great rhythm. His effort has also been lacking at times. But yes, I agree that the top 5 are the only players with any shot of winning this tournament. And I think Fed, Murray, and Roddick are the favorites but Rafa or Djoko still have a decent chance I think.

[honz]

Rafa looks good, but Gasquet isn't presenting much of a challenge. Looks disinterested out there. Sounds like this is Gasquet's first main draw event since his suspension...he does not look like himself at all.

[MOtorboat]

I'm rejoicing. The early match tonight is the men's. I hope it goes five sets just to spite the woman's tennis fans...I've been having to stay up late for every match at the Open for years. (P.S. Not a big woman's tennis fan, really, the Williams sisters ruin it for me. They should be tested for steroids.)

[BroncoWave]

I'm rejoicing. The early match tonight is the men's. I hope it goes five sets just to spite the woman's tennis fans...I've been having to stay up late for every match at the Open for years. (P.S. Not a big woman's tennis fan, really, the Williams sisters ruin it for me. They should be tested for steroids.)

Tennis does test for steroids.

[MOtorboat]

Tennis does test for steroids.

Then test for HGH. :D

Del Potro looked awesome when they were showing him, although he was making a few unforced errors, and the dude he was playing had no pace on his shots.

[honz]

Del Potro is beast. He just stands there and rips flat ground strokes all day. He's so tall it looks like he doesn't even have to move sometimes.

[MOtorboat]

As a non-fan of the Williams sisters...how great is this to have an American to root for.

Go Melanie.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=4600027

Andre Agassi used crystal meth while he was playing professional tennis, according to a new autobiography to be released next month.

The information was confirmed by the director of media relations at Knopf, a division of Random House which is publishing the book, according to a report in the New York Daily News. It was first publicized widely by Sports Illustrated writer Richard Deitsch in a Twitter post.

The Daily News said that the year was 1997.

"FYI: There's an off-the-charts book excerpt from Andre Agassi in the forthcoming SI: He admits to taking crystal meth during his career," Deitsch wrote Tuesday morning. The post was later deleted. The excerpt of the book is due out later this week in Sports Illustrated and People magazines.

"Those excerpts contain revelations about Andre's use of crystal meth when he was a tennis player," said Paul Bogaards of Knopf, according to the Daily News.

Agassi had won the Olympic gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Games, but didn't win a major in 1997. His next major came at the 1999 French Open. He won the U.S. Open later that year and went on to win three more Australian Open titles before retiring in 2006. He won more than $30 million in his career, and eight major singles titles.

He is currently married to former Grand Slam champion Steffi Graf. They have two children.

The book, titled "Open: An Autobiography," is due out on Nov. 9.

[Jaws]

Wakey wakey, it's Wimbledon!

[BroncoWave]

And what a crazy Wimbledon it has been. Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic all pushed to 5 setters within the first 2 rounds, and obviously Isner's epic 70-68 5th set win. And to think there's still over a week left!

[honz]

I watched the end of that match today, but yesterday I was getting score updates on the radio while I was working and I just kept laughing when I heard the score. The first score update I heard was at 17 all, and it just kept going and going and going! One of the most ridiculous things I've ever witnessed in sports. They basically played 17 sets or so...just crazy.

[MOtorboat]

Andy pwning this Australian kid.

Swan song. I hate to see him go, he's been my favorite player for 10+ years.

[NightTerror218]

Mario Sharpova is single.......good tennis information?

[MOtorboat]

A 6-5, 210 pound kid should not be hitting weak-ass slice shots. This Tomic kid's head isn't in the right place.

Oh well, good for my guy.

[Jaws]

Wow. A Brit female in last 16 for first time since 1998. Good performances by Laura Robson to put away Kim Clijsters and Li Na.

[Chef Zambini]

my picks for the 2012 us open
serena and joker. mo youre a tennis fan?
awesome something else we can argue about !

[MOtorboat]

my picks for the 2012 us open
serena and joker. mo youre a tennis fan?
awesome something else we can argue about !

It's actually the only sport I played competitively.

[Chef Zambini]

great us open, hope you enjoyed it MO!
ever try to play in wind like that?

[MOtorboat]

great us open, hope you enjoyed it MO!
ever try to play in wind like that?

Yes. Not fun.

[Jaws]

Finally!
#76yrwaitOver

[Chef Zambini]

congrats MURRAY, the drought has ended !

[BroncoWave]

Hey Mo, what's this about Rafa being done? He just improved to 17-1 on the year, winning the Indian Wells hardcourt masters series tourney with wins over Federer and Del Potro, two of the best hard-courters on the planet.

[MOtorboat]

Hey Mo, what's this about Rafa being done? He just improved to 17-1 on the year, winning the Indian Wells hardcourt masters series tourney with wins over Federer and Del Potro, two of the best hard-courters on the planet.

When did I say he was done?

[Dapper Dan]

I heart Maria Sharapova.

[MOtorboat]

Dear NBC,

Why am I watching the first set of a likely blowout with Djokovic when Isner and Haas are in an epic fifth set?

[aberdien]

What is it with Isner and marathons?

[MOtorboat]

What is it with Isner and marathons?

I thought they said this was only his third or fourth five-setter. Maybe I'm misremembering.

[BroncoWave]

Dear NBC,

Why am I watching the first set of a likely blowout with Djokovic when Isner and Haas are in an epic fifth set?

NBC's tennis coverage is as big of a joke as there is in sports coverage. They show semifinal matches in grand slams on tape delay sometimes. I pray that one day another network gets the rights to the French Open and Wimbledon.

[MOtorboat]

NBC's tennis coverage is as big of a joke as there is in sports coverage. They show semifinal matches in grand slams on tape delay sometimes. I pray that one day another network gets the rights to the French Open and Wimbledon.

Just like their Olympics coverage.

Stuck in 1985.

[Poet]

I rescind my minor trolling. What do you guys enjoy about tennis?

[aberdien]

I thought they said this was only his third or fourth five-setter. Maybe I'm misremembering.

I just mean like he had that one with Mahut that lasted like 9 hours or something absurd like that, and he had another one in a slam that doesn't use tiebreaks that lasted longer than usual too.

And yeah, NBC's coverage is lame. I much prefer the Aussie Open just because it's broadcast exclusively on ESPN.

The French Open bores me a little though because it's at such awkward times, so I never really watch it.

Also, King can suck dicks.

[Poet]

i just mean like he had that one with mahut that lasted like 9 hours or something absurd like that, and he had another one in a slam that doesn't use tiebreaks that lasted longer than usual too.

And yeah, nbc's coverage is lame. I much prefer the aussie open just because it's broadcast exclusively on espn.

The french open bores me a little though because it's at such awkward times, so i never really watch it.

also, king can suck dicks.

die! Die, i say!!

[MOtorboat]

die! Die, i say!!

Remember when you got emo when I made a joke about the Blackhawks thread?

[Poet]

Remember when you got emo when I made a joke about the Blackhawks thread?

That was part of you trolling me for several days in a row. I rescinded my troll and asked a legitimate question. I love, small man. Let this not be war.

[Dapper Dan]

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/2814/sharapovawaitingfortenn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/sharapovawaitingfortenn.jpg/)

[Chef Zambini]

sharipova has a nice mustache.
I admire her determination.

[Dapper Dan]

Wife: (shouting) Stop watching porn, I can hear it in the kitchen


Husband: I'm not, it's Sharapova vs Serena. I'm watching tennis.

[BroncoWave]

Wow, Tsonga stuck it to Federer today. Looks like the championship match will actually take place in the semis when Nadal faces Djokovic.

[BroncoWave]

Nadal gets by Djokovic in what seemed to be a pretty epic match, winning 9-7 in the fifth. Too bad no one without the tennis channel could see any of it since NBC decided they would rather show Tsonga-Ferrer today. What a f****** joke.

[Dzone]

Cant wait to see tomorrows womens final. Serena vs Maria- 7 am MT

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

When is the men's final? I'm looking forward to watching Nadal go for #8.

[BroncoWave]

When is the men's final? I'm looking forward to watching Nadal go for #8.

Sunday morning. I can't find the time yet. It will be pretty early though.

[Dzone]

Heres the story and heres a pic of Marion Bartoli...This broadcaster is a damn fool for even bringing up her looks. I think she looks good.
wtf???
Wimbledon Winner's Incredibly Dignified Response to Sexist Comments (http://news.yahoo.com/wimbledon-winners-incredibly-dignified-response-sexist-comments-221748951.html)30343035

[SR]

She looks ok in the one but any other time she looks disgusting.

[Dzone]

^
Disgusting? lol...no freakin way..she at least looks like a girl and not a man, not some half man martina navritolova shemale butch dike...
Hell, now that I think about it, I think I have a mad crush on Marion Bartoli...dayummm I so want to:cool:

[SR]

^
Disgusting? lol...no freakin way..she at least looks like a girl and not a man, not some half man martina navritolova shemale butch dike...
Hell, now that I think about it, I think I have a mad crush on Marion Bartoli...dayummm I so want to:cool:

Ew.

[BroncoWave]

Gotta agree with SR here. She is not attractive at all.

[Poet]

I think she's about average looking. Tennis players have really tight....nevermind. Not the lounge.

[aberdien]

She is pretty average but his comments were pretty retarded and unnecessary regardless of what she looks like. There are much more unattractive babes. Like Francesca Schiavone.

[Dzone]

Hey, Ive seen chicks who go to the gym with no makeup and they look dreadful..then see them out with makeup and their hair done and they look like a totally different person...
Lots of chicks can look like hell first thing in the morning LOL...then after an hour in the bathroom voila! Instant beauty queen...lol

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

3036

[SR]

<img src="http://www.broncosforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3036"/>

Perfect. Dumpster fire.

[BroncoWave]

Nadal wins the US Open to cap off an undefeated hardcourt season and come one grand slam away from tying Sampras. And who says he is only a "clay court specialist"? The next tournament he plays will vault him ahead of Djokovic for #1 as well.

[Jaws]

Kiss of life to the Tennis thread - U.S Open time!

With Nadal out and Murray's head messed up, Djokovic to win the men's I guess, although it would be nice to see Federer get one more.

No idea who will win the Women's. Lots of up-coming young talent.

[aberdien]

I'm pro-Fed all day every day. I'd also like to see del Potro make a comeback but it's very unlikely. I am essentially rooting for anybody but Djokovic.

I'm also on board with Eugenie Bouchard on the women's side because she is goooooood looking.

US Open is my second favorite open behind Aussie, so i'm excited. I have trouble caring a whole lot about the French Open.

[Jaws]

I'm pro-Fed all day every day. I'd also like to see del Potro make a comeback but it's very unlikely. I am essentially rooting for anybody but Djokovic.

I'm also on board with Eugenie Bouchard on the women's side because she is goooooood looking.

US Open is my second favorite open behind Aussie, so i'm excited. I have trouble caring a whole lot about the French Open.

I've slightly taken against Bouchard, not through her own fault, but media building her up as the next Sharapova which is annoying!

I quite like Simona Halep's style of play. She was good in the French, but a bit disappointing in the latter stages of Wimbledon.

What's the name of that tall young American who won Eastbourne but had to pull out of Wimbledon half way through due to injury? If she's playing she might do well....?

Can I ask why the Aussie is your fave Abe?

[MOtorboat]

I'm pro-Fed all day every day. I'd also like to see del Potro make a comeback but it's very unlikely. I am essentially rooting for anybody but Djokovic.

I'm also on board with Eugenie Bouchard on the women's side because she is goooooood looking.

US Open is my second favorite open behind Aussie, so i'm excited. I have trouble caring a whole lot about the French Open.

I've always enjoyed watching tennis on the clay. Plus, Michael Chang was my tennis idol when I was a kid, and my favorite match ever was when he beat Lendl at Roland Garros (which until I just looked it up, my memory has it as the final. But the final was actually against Edberg). It was his only major. I liked the counter-punching of Agassi later, so the U.S. Open later became a favorite. He had some epic matches in Flushing.

I am a Murray fan now that Roddick is retired, but I'd like to see someone break through besides Federer/Djokovic/Murray too. Del Potro would be interesting, and he does have a Open title (five years ago now...). I like Monfils, but I don't think his game is good enough on hard court, love to watch him play though.

Maybe I can get back into women's tennis if I don't have to hear about the Williams sisters every two minutes. Can't stand either of them.

[Jaws]

I saw Agassi play at Wimbledon on Centre Court in 1991 Mo. He was always great to watch in more ways than one ;)

And as for Michael Chang, what a warrior he was. He gave it his all and was an exciting player.

[MOtorboat]

Dammit ESPN, stay with the Murray match. I do not care about Venus Williams as a 19 seed.

Edit: Venus...still don't care.

[MOtorboat]

Monfils has an interesting matchup in round one. 17-year-old Jared Donaldson, American who earned a wild card spot.

[aberdien]

I've slightly taken against Bouchard, not through her own fault, but media building her up as the next Sharapova which is annoying!

I quite like Simona Halep's style of play. She was good in the French, but a bit disappointing in the latter stages of Wimbledon.

What's the name of that tall young American who won Eastbourne but had to pull out of Wimbledon half way through due to injury? If she's playing she might do well....?

Can I ask why the Aussie is your fave Abe?
The womens is so open. I'd like to see Li Na win another, she's so fun.

The Aussie seems the most relaxed to me I guess. I'm not really sure, but the atmosphere seems really cool. It comes on about midnight here, and i'm a night owl so I find it a good time to watch. Not 100% sure why but I love everything about it. If I got the chance to go to any one major, it'd be the Aussie.

[Jaws]

I've slightly taken against Bouchard, not through her own fault, but media building her up as the next Sharapova which is annoying!

I quite like Simona Halep's style of play. She was good in the French, but a bit disappointing in the latter stages of Wimbledon.

What's the name of that tall young American who won Eastbourne but had to pull out of Wimbledon half way through due to injury? If she's playing she might do well....?

Can I ask why the Aussie is your fave Abe?
The womens is so open. I'd like to see Li Na win another, she's so fun.

The Aussie seems the most relaxed to me I guess. I'm not really sure, but the atmosphere seems really cool. It comes on about midnight here, and i'm a night owl so I find it a good time to watch. Not 100% sure why but I love everything about it. If I got the chance to go to any one major, it'd be the Aussie.

Li Na could do stand up comedy. A very good sport :D

[BroncoNut]

man I can't believe the shit that Mo gets into .

[Jaws]

Glad Murray got through in 4

[MOtorboat]

CBS Sports Network is a glorious thing. I don't care at all who wins Sharapova-Wosniaki. I'd much rather watch Simon and Ferrer...

[Valar Morghulis]

CBS Sports Network is a glorious thing. I don't care at all who wins Sharapova-Wosniaki. I'd much rather watch Simon and Ferrer...

I watched 5 minutes of the sharapova/wosniaki game - after that i was spent and seen no need to watch anymore

[aberdien]

I prefer ESPN's coverage to CBS or NBC. That might also be a factor as to why I prefer the Aussie Open to any other, because they cover the game the whole tournament.

[MOtorboat]

I have watched two games and I love Kei Nishikori's game. Counter-puncher with a backhand return reminiscent of Agassi at his best. I've never seen Nishikori before. Could be a new favorite.

[MOtorboat]

Best backhand I've seen in a long time.

[aberdien]

mzP8-4D0o9w

[MOtorboat]

I want that interview to go on forever.

[aberdien]

I love both of them. Roger is just heavenly to watch. No one plays more beautiful.

[MOtorboat]

I love both of them. Roger is just heavenly to watch. No one plays more beautiful.

I recognize Roger's greatness, but I was all in with Andy and Roger stood in the way. Every damn time.

[MOtorboat]

Nishikori has a HUGE new fan.

Dimitrov and Monfils tomorrow. Go Monfils!

[aberdien]

Murray/Djoker is looking at being the best match so far.

[MOtorboat]

Murray/Djoker is looking at being the best match so far.

That Nishikori match Monday was something else. I didn't watch his comeback five-setter today. But, yeah, two brilliant sets that had just about everything. Set up for late night epicness at the Open.

[MOtorboat]

Andy has hit some monster winners thus far. That was a crazy forehand to get to 1-1 in the third.

[Jaws]

Sad he's out, but no shame in his perfomance.
In fact it's been a slam of taking steps in the right direction, beating a top tenner for the first time since winning Wimbledon and playing pretty awesome tennis v the Joker at times from what I heard. I was asleep for most of the match and only caught the latter part of the fourth set.

Federer v Monfils is a tasty prospect.

[aberdien]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwvWGJOIMAAW0Eb.jpg

I love Monfils to death, but he does not seem to have the killer instinct, dedication, passion that Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic have. He is fun and original and refreshing, but he's so damn talented that he should really be competing in quarters and semis MUCH more often. Del Potro's achilles heel is injuries, but Monfils' is himself. Fun, original, and refreshing do not make a champion.

[MOtorboat]

Nishikori looks terrible early.

[aberdien]

Between this and the womens final, this might be the most boring US Open ever.

[MOtorboat]

At least I don't have to switch channels back and forth from MNF to the U.S. Open.

My guy laid an egg.

[BroncoWave]

Was hoping Nishikori would win it. Chilc? Meh...

[MOtorboat]

Nishikori FTW.

[MOtorboat]

Never thought about my job change affecting my ability to see the Aussie Open. Loving it. Already watched more of it than I have for ages.

[MOtorboat]

A 3 1/4 hour, five-setter for Nishikori in the opening round with a possible calf injury to boot. That's a problem.

[BroncoWave]

Example A of why I abhor ESPN. There is a live Nadal match going on right now, and they are going back and forth between their talking heads and showing live clips of Serena practicing. I mean, come on...

[Valar Morghulis]

Example A of why I abhor ESPN. There is a live Nadal match going on right now, and they are going back and forth between their talking heads and showing live clips of Serena practicing. I mean, come on...

Don't be a commie pinko, Serena is American, why would you want to see Nadal, the foreign socialist that he is

[MOtorboat]

Don't be a commie pinko, Serena is American, why would you want to see Nadal, the foreign socialist that he is

Men's tennis doesn't move the needle in the U.S. It sucks for those of us who'd rather watch Murray and Nadal than the Williams sisters, but it's a fact of life at this point.

This is why ESPN3 comes in handy. Every major match in its entirety.

[BroncoWave]

Men's tennis doesn't move the needle in the U.S. It sucks for those of us who'd rather watch Murray and Nadal than the Williams sisters, but it's a fact of life at this point.

This is why ESPN3 comes in handy. Every major match in its entirety.

I get them showing live coverage of the Williams sisters playing over a top men's match, but showing a practice session is just a bit much IMO. And just having their talking heads on the air for 30 minutes while there is live play going on makes even less sense.

[MOtorboat]

I get them showing live coverage of the Williams sisters playing over a top men's match, but showing a practice session is just a bit much IMO. And just having their talking heads on the air for 30 minutes while there is live play going on makes even less sense.

Nadal was playing a qualifier from Argentina and ended up sweeping him. I'm sure they have numbers showing talking about the Williams sisters gets more ratings than seeing that. They showed all of his first round match because he drew an up and coming Croat on centre court.

[BroncoWave]

Nadal was playing a qualifier from Argentina and ended up sweeping him. I'm sure they have numbers showing talking about the Williams sisters gets more ratings than seeing that. They showed all of his first round match because he drew an up and coming Croat on centre court.

Your probably right. And that makes me sad for the American public that that's the kind of crap they would rather see.

[MOtorboat]

Federer and Berdych have already traded breaks in the first set. Could be an entertaining one.