2013 ROTTERDAM General Discussion Thread

[Relinquis]

dimitrov is a non-issue for federer (or any top 10 player really)... nike want to turn him into something special brand-wise, but his tennis is several levels below top 20 players, not to mention federer.

 

[batz]

Well how come he always manages to get to the semi - finals /finals in the slams!

Roger has failed to makes semis of at least one slam in each of the last 3 seasons (since the amazing semi streak ended).

 

[jelle v]

It didn't look like he had his "keep his back warm" protective gear on, and especially since they were playing up north and in the evening, I was kind of wondering why.

It is pretty warm in Ahoy (the tennis hall). Maybe that could be the reason?

 

[Nostradamus]

what happened to Federere ? Is this a evidence that he is nearing retirement ?

 

[Relinquis]

what happened to Federere ? Is this a evidence that he is nearing retirement ?

nope... Benneteau usually gives him trouble as he is an aggressive all court player.

 

[Duncan Bell]

Assume when Delpo and Dimi kick off later we'll be allowed to stop talking about Rog and Ralph?

 

[Buffster]

Bought a ticket for tonights semi, hoping to see fed for the first time in my life. Instead i'll get to see benneteau vs Simon This is just a nightmare...

 

[6-1 6-3 6-0]

Bought a ticket for tonights semi, hoping to see fed for the first time in my life. Instead i'll get to see benneteau vs Simon This is just a nightmare...

Maybe now you'll learn that you can't depend on Federer for anything. I remember there being a poll on the ATP's website that asked the public who they'd have play for their life, and guess who won it? Rafael NADAL.

 

[beast of mallorca]

Bought a ticket for tonights semi, hoping to see fed for the first time in my life. Instead i'll get to see benneteau vs Simon This is just a nightmare...

I hear yah buddy. Never seen Fedal play myself. I'd feel cheated if that happens to me.

 

[TennisLovaLova]

Bought a ticket for tonights semi, hoping to see fed for the first time in my life. Instead i'll get to see benneteau vs Simon This is just a nightmare...

Ouch that hurts...
Sorry pal.

This delpo/dimitrov match is gonna be great i can feel it

What a fh by dimitrerer

 

[TennisLovaLova]

Missile fh's by dimitrov
I like (borat voice)

 

[Love Game]

delpo takes his first opportunity, breaks dimi's serve in the third game of the match, now serving 2-1

vamos delpo!

=====

consolidates with a bullet cross court 3-1

 

[Duncan Bell]

del Pots playing pretty flawlessly. Supreme lob over Dimitrov which the Bulgarian applauds. 3-1 delP

 

[DRII]

Dimi has fast feet, but also kinda sloppy. he's constantly taking extra steps/movements when unnecessary...

 

[Duncan Bell]

Stunning BH pass from Grig

 

[Duncan Bell]

Nole like defence from Dimi

 

[Love Game]

Nole like defence from Dimi

true dat! He's laying rubber along that baseline, getting a fair few back (more than Del expects probably) monfils-like also

 

[Duncan Bell]

delPo hitting way too many first servea

 

[Relinquis]

haha even the commentators keep bringing up federer. HELLO! he's not playing today...

Del Potro keeping it real, let's see if Grigor can handle a top 10 player.

 

[Love Game]

delpo holds serve, as he has all week, taking the first set 6-4

 

[Duncan Bell]

Very high quality first set. One moment of a lapse in concentration cost Dimi. Delpo's serve irresistible, as was his power. Dimi's defence and creativity have been a joy.

 

[Relinquis]

Grigor should slice his backhand more to stay in the point for longer; he's not hitting his drive/topspin backhand well today.

also, is del potro using federer's old stick?

 

[beast of mallorca]

Dmitrov has to defeat Delpo because there no way in heck that Benneteau can beat him if he gets to the finals. Sure want Benny to win that first ATP tournament. Feel sorry for the guy. Didn't know he lost 7 finals already and never won an ATP tournament. May the Lord have mercy on him.

 

[Relinquis]

break point for del potro...

 

[jwjh]

Grigor should slice his backhand more to stay in the point for longer; he's not hitting his drive/topspin backhand well today.

also, is del potro using federer's old stick?

delpo is using his own stick but still with a kfactor paintjob because he refuses to change to the blx paintjob. He only has 2 sticks left I think. Go the the Pro Gear forum to find out more.

EDIT:http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=450473

 

[Love Game]

haha even the commentators keep bringing up federer. HELLO! he's not playing today...

Del Potro keeping it real, let's see if Grigor can handle a top 10 player.

"you'll excuse us for talking over the points," says the comm after blabbing over all three games of the second set, including delpo's breaking the dimi serve again. bla-bla-bla half of it about federer. richard krijeck bla bla bla

del a break up 2-1

 

[Ico]

Saturday's marquee match is Simon-Benneteau? That's unfortunate for the ticket holders.

Delpo should cruise to the title now.

 

[Duncan Bell]

DelPo too good right now. Making just about everything going. Good for hkm

 

[Duncan Bell]

Tweener from Dimi. Really love watching this guy

 

[Relinquis]

Del Potro to serve for the match... can't see Grigor getting back into this.

 

[Love Game]

delpo's fortunes usually follow his serve, and his serve hasn't been broken all week

benneteau he's never played.
h2h w/simon is 3-2, and the most recent of those times was London 2012, which was won by delpo.

del to serve for the match

 

[Relinquis]

Game set and match... Del Potro wins 6-4, 6-4.

I really hope Benneteau makes it to play against him, should be a fabulous match.

 

[Love Game]

 

[Duncan Bell]

Flawless from JMdP, not especially spectacular, just ruthlessly efficient and consistent.

Dimitrov is lovely to watch, just made a couple of mistakes and lost concentration and delPots made him pay - positives for both players in that match

 

[Love Game]

Game set and match... Del Potro wins 6-4, 6-4.

I really hope Benneteau makes it to play against him, should be a fabulous match.

agreed .... benny could definitely be tricky for delpo b/c of his excellent net game .... sure, simon knows how to beat benny and might do so in four hours or so (that is, their match starts in 4 hrs), but like you I hope it's benny who prevails, even tho I like gilles a lot.

 

[Duncan Bell]

Delpo said he thinks Dimi will be no.1 in the world soon..

 

[jaggy]

Delpo shaping up for a great season

 

[Love Game]

Delpo said he thinks Dimi will be no.1 in the world soon..

 

[merwy]

Delpo said he thinks Dimi will be no.1 in the world soon..

How can he be #1 "soon" if Del Potro, the number 7, can beat him this handily? The current top 10 isn't going to go away as easy as that, especially not the top 5.

 

[Relinquis]

let the guy crack the top 30 first before no. 1 dreams...

troll better please...

 

[TheF1Bob]

Flawless from JMdP, not especially spectacular, just ruthlessly efficient and consistent.

Dimitrov is lovely to watch, just made a couple of mistakes and lost concentration and delPots made him pay - positives for both players in that match

Agree with the above.

Delpo said he thinks Dimi will be no.1 in the world soon..

:lol:

 

[mariecon]

Delpo said he thinks Dimi will be no.1 in the world soon..

soon? or one day? link please?

 

[beast of mallorca]

Delpo said he thinks Dimi will be no.1 in the world soon..

Let him win these ATP 500 first, or at least 250 events before that. Must be a mistranslation.Maybe someday, not soon...........:-?

 

[tudwell]

I'll be disappointed if Del Potro loses the final (although a bit less disappointed if he faces Benneteau than if he faces Simon). I'm excited for him to win his 14th tour-level title and hope he can carry some good form into the Masters swing coming up.

 

[Onehandedbackhand]

I can't see Simon winning today at all. He's playing his usual pusher's tennis all week, and Benneteau is killing the ball, and being very aggressive.

 

[Relinquis]

I can't see Simon winning today at all. He's playing his usual pusher's tennis all week, and Benneteau is killing the ball, and being very aggressive.

has teh match started already?!

anyway, i think simon's pushing might force too many errors from benenteau and might grind him down physically... i want Benneteau to win though. should be interesting to see if he'll try to come in and end points quickly, or try to hit through Simon. can't see him out-grinding him.

 

[romeo8880]

Hilarious to see these awful 50 year old over-acheivers win matches against far superior opponents.

 

[yellowmatter]

i rarely come to this forum and for some reason i see a lot of posts by this romeo guy, all ****. Anyway i dont even know why im writing this, its the usual on the often useless internet forums.

 

[romeo8880]

i rarely come to this forum and for some reason i see a lot of posts by this romeo guy, all ****. Anyway i dont even know why im writing this, its the usual on the often useless internet forums.

Stay off the forum then if you aren't here to discuss tennis.

 

[yellowmatter]

You're totally right. I just come here sometimes when im watching games to read some opinions, but there's way too much people and threads/posts, and more than 90% is crap.
For curiosity i went to you profile and read one page of posts, and every single one is talking **** about players.

I'm just felt like expressing my hate for internet forums in general, it's one consequence of the too much time people spend on the internet, bored out of their minds, me included.