For once Simon Reed is right

tennis_pro · 02-02-2012, 12:46 AM

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/...163109355.html

He talks about the repetitive semi-final and final line-up we get in just about every major. While in some ways it's great that the top 4 survive and tough it out in the semis, it's just starting to become a bit too predictable thus....boring.

ace_pace · 02-02-2012, 12:52 AM

The gap between #4 and #5 is huge. Theres no way us mortals can ascend so high.
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Tbh though, it seems to be really tough. All you need to do is watch and you'll see that those top 4 guys are out of this world. But its not impossible. Delpo won the USO some time before.

JGads · 02-02-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tennis_pro

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/...163109355.html

He talks about the repetitive semi-final and final line-up we get in just about every major. While in some ways it's great that the top 4 survive and tough it out in the semis, it's just starting to become a bit too predictable thus....boring.

Nothing boring about it now. I say we enjoy until it gets boring.

What?

Djoker wins Aussie, Rafa takes RG, Fed takes Wimby, Murray finally breaks through at the Open.

Let's roll.

tennis_pro · 02-02-2012, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGads

Nothing boring about it now. I say we enjoy until it gets boring.

What?

Djoker wins Aussie, Rafa takes RG, Fed takes Wimby, Murray finally breaks through at the Open.

Let's roll.

You know it's not going to happen. I wouldn't be surprised to see the top 4 in the remaining 3 slams with Djokovic beating Nadal in all 3.

Sentinel · 02-02-2012, 02:23 AM

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It will doubtless be forgotten that the two weren't at their best in the first couple of hours, still shaking the fatigue off

So what fatigue was Rafa shaking off, 2 days of lying in bed watching cartoon channel ?

And yes, i do think watching more 4-6 hour matches between Joker and Nole will get boring soon.

Russeljones · 02-02-2012, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sentinel

between Joker and Nole

hmm?

Surfaces.. surfaces.. surfaces.

marcub · 02-02-2012, 04:36 AM

He's making Ralph the slight favorite to win RG. We know what that means for poor Ralph. The Simon Reed curse marches on.

sbengte · 02-02-2012, 04:40 AM

Djokodal finals are boring ? Oh well , no one said anything about the Fedal finals even if the outcome was never in doubt for the past 5 years.

I want to see more Djokodal which are the real thrillers.

DjokovicForTheWin · 02-02-2012, 06:34 AM

The gap between #4 and #5 is no bigger than the gap between #1 and #2.

stringertom · 02-02-2012, 10:04 AM

One or two of the French Legion needs to rise up at RG'12 and spring a big upset or two on the elites. Calling JWT or Clownfils...if no response, I'll dial up Messrs. Simon or Gasquet, or even Benneteau. Defend the dirt!

BobFL · 02-02-2012, 10:33 AM

Boring? He needs to go to youtube and watch Sampras. Now that is a very definition of boring beyond comprehensible.

Max G. · 02-02-2012, 12:03 PM

Actually, this AO was pretty nice - we got a Fedal semi for once, and the Djokovic-Murray match was quite good, and also different. The finals were more of the same that we've had, but Nadal managed to keep it closer than before.

NadalAgassi · 02-02-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tennis_pro

You know it's not going to happen. I wouldn't be surprised to see the top 4 in the remaining 3 slams with Djokovic beating Nadal in all 3.

Right now it is defintiely Djokovic > Nadal > Murray = Federer >>>>>>> Everyone else. Guys are making an effort though, Nadal and Murray both showed improvement from last year in Australia, Berdych played one of his best matches vs Nadal in years at the Australian, Tsonga shows sings of progress. By the middle of this year we will get a clearer idea.

Power Player · 09-11-2012, 05:53 AM

Gads wins this thread and owns this forum now.

Bow to him.

Totai · 09-11-2012, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGads

Nothing boring about it now. I say we enjoy until it gets boring.

What?

Djoker wins Aussie, Rafa takes RG, Fed takes Wimby, Murray finally breaks through at the Open.

Let's roll.

This guy is psychic

Maui19 · 09-11-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Totai

This guy is psychic

Yeah that's walking the walk for sure.

Sentinel · 09-11-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stringertom

One or two of the French Legion needs to rise up at RG'12 and spring a big upset or two on the elites. Calling JWT or Clownfils...if no response, I'll dial up Messrs. Simon or Gasquet, or even Benneteau. Defend the dirt!

Easy does it. "Even Bennet ..."

Monsieur_DeLarge · 09-11-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JGads

Nothing boring about it now. I say we enjoy until it gets boring.

What?

Djoker wins Aussie, Rafa takes RG, Fed takes Wimby, Murray finally breaks through at the Open.

Let's roll.

Wow, nice bump.

Gads, I need some lottery numbers for Friday, can you do me a favour...?

Regards,
MDL

TennisMaestro · 09-11-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tennis_pro

You know it's not going to happen. I wouldn't be surprised to see the top 4 in the remaining 3 slams with Djokovic beating Nadal in all 3.

Oh how wrong were you.... Good work Gads

JGads · 09-12-2012, 11:42 AM

Thank you all, kind sirs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monsieur_DeLarge

Wow, nice bump.

Gads, I need some lottery numbers for Friday, can you do me a favour...?

Regards,
MDL

Hmm. First number that came to mind was 5. Definitely a 5. I also have an affinity for the number 17. The next four, you're on your own.

Hmm... Wonder what will happen next year? My initial gut feeling is... it could feel like deja vu all over again.

02-02-2012, 10:04 AM	#10
stringertom Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,956	One or two of the French Legion needs to rise up at RG'12 and spring a big upset or two on the elites. Calling JWT or Clownfils...if no response, I'll dial up Messrs. Simon or Gasquet, or even Benneteau. Defend the dirt! __________________ "I am easily satisfied by the very best." Sir Winston Churchill; ALLEZ ROGI!

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