2012 If Stockholm Open - General Discussion Thread

Down_the_line · 10-16-2012, 05:57 PM

Out of the three events going on this week, this one is the biggest in terms of the field of competitors. Figured it was worthy of a discussion thread.

Seeds:

1. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
2. Tomas Berdych
3. Nicolas Almagro
4. Florian Mayer
5. Feliciano Lopez
6. Mikhail Youzhny
7. Marcos Baghdatis
8. Jarkko Nieminen

Singles draw:

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Share/Ev...Id=429&Draw=ms

Some other decent names to watch are Kevin Anderson, Lleyton Hewitt and Brian Baker (Monfils was also in the draw but was upset today by Swedish wildcard Patrik Rosenholm).

ktid · 10-17-2012, 02:56 AM

Does Tsonga ever take a week off?

ruerooo · 10-17-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Down_the_line

Out of the three events going on this week, this one is the biggest in terms of the field of competitors. Figured it was worthy of a discussion thread.

Seeds:

1. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
2. Tomas Berdych
3. Nicolas Almagro
4. Florian Mayer
5. Feliciano Lopez
6. Mikhail Youzhny
7. Marcos Baghdatis
8. Jarkko Nieminen

Some other decent names to watch are Kevin Anderson, Lleyton Hewitt and Brian Baker (Monfils was also in the draw but was upset today by Swedish wildcard Patrik Rosenholm).

So Youzhny is here and not in Moscow? Interesting.

Did Feli play any decent tennis today, or did he use up his quota in that last match?

Timbo's hopeless slice · 10-17-2012, 10:23 PM

Hewitt, lol..

wouldn't you just hate to see him in your draw?
you just never know what he might do..

ruerooo · 10-17-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo's hopeless slice

Hewitt, lol..

wouldn't you just hate to see him in your draw?
you just never know what he might do..

LOL, indeed.

He does have Nico Almagro coming up in the next round, whom I think is just as unpredictable. It won't be a dull QF, I don't think.

ruerooo · 10-18-2012, 09:46 AM

Oh, FELI.

*multiple headdesks*

Down_the_line · 10-18-2012, 04:36 PM

QF's are set. 5 of 8 seeds through.

(1) Tsonga vs Stakhovsky

Berankis vs (7) Baghdatis

(WC) Hewitt vs (3) Almagro

(6) Youzhny vs (2) Berdych

ruerooo · 10-18-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Down_the_line

QF's are set. 5 of 8 seeds through.

(1) Tsonga vs Stakhovsky

Berankis vs (7) Baghdatis

(WC) Hewitt vs (3) Almagro

(6) Youzhny vs (2) Berdych

Feli so annoying. I was looking forward to your match v. Tsonga. You were the #9 seed. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU.

westside · 10-19-2012, 05:32 AM

Are the ball kids carrying nets? What is this witch craft?!

beast of mallorca · 10-19-2012, 05:56 AM

C ant believe Almagro is bulldozing the arrogant OZ

vive le beau jeu ! · 10-19-2012, 07:46 AM

good to see marcos in the SF... pame !

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Originally Posted by ruerooo

So Youzhny is here and not in Moscow? Interesting.

this year, the draws at saint-petersburg and moscow have been weaker than they were in the past, by the way...

davced1 · 10-19-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by westside

Are the ball kids carrying nets? What is this witch craft?!

Yes they are, it's a tradition in Stockholm. They are made from tennis racquets!

PeteD · 10-19-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ruerooo

Feli so annoying. I was looking forward to your match v. Tsonga. You were the #9 seed. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU.

Who'd he lose to?

Down_the_line · 10-19-2012, 04:32 PM

Usual suspects are through to the semis: Tsonga, Baghdatis, Almagro and Berdych. In all likelihood we'll see a Tsonga-Berdych final.

wintintu · 10-19-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Down_the_line

Usual suspects are through to the semis: Tsonga, Baghdatis, Almagro and Berdych. In all likelihood we'll see a Tsonga-Berdych final.

I think we might see a berdych baghdatis final

ruerooo · 10-19-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteD

Who'd he lose to?

Stakhovsky. Eyerolling forever.

vive le beau jeu ! · 10-20-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Down_the_line

Usual suspects are through to the semis: Tsonga, Baghdatis, Almagro and Berdych. In all likelihood we'll see a Tsonga-Berdych final.

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Originally Posted by wintintu

I think we might see a berdych baghdatis final

pame ! i hope we'll see marcos in the final... i really want him to finally beat tsonga !
(last time he did was in junior times, grrr...)

and some bad blood between berdych and almagro would be fun in the other SF... as in their AO match.

vive le beau jeu ! · 10-20-2012, 04:56 AM

awww no... marcos injured himself (thigh ?) in the 3rd set.

he just had some chances to break back...

too bad, he wasn't playing bad... including some nice passing-shots !
i hope it's nothing serious...

Down_the_line · 10-21-2012, 05:41 AM

The final is underway. Berdych holds serve to go up 1-0 in the 1st.

3fees · 10-21-2012, 07:59 AM

Tsonga vs Berdych 6-4 4-6 4-5 tsonga to serve

10-16-2012, 05:57 PM	#1
Down_the_line Professional Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,122	2012 If Stockholm Open - General Discussion Thread Out of the three events going on this week, this one is the biggest in terms of the field of competitors. Figured it was worthy of a discussion thread. Seeds: 1. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 2. Tomas Berdych 3. Nicolas Almagro 4. Florian Mayer 5. Feliciano Lopez 6. Mikhail Youzhny 7. Marcos Baghdatis 8. Jarkko Nieminen Singles draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/Share/Ev...Id=429&Draw=ms Some other decent names to watch are Kevin Anderson, Lleyton Hewitt and Brian Baker (Monfils was also in the draw but was upset today by Swedish wildcard Patrik Rosenholm). __________________ Racket: Head Youtek IG Speed 18x20 String: Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16 (mains), Technifibre X-One Biphase 16 (crosses)

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Down_the_line Professional Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,122	QF's are set. 5 of 8 seeds through. (1) Tsonga vs Stakhovsky Berankis vs (7) Baghdatis (WC) Hewitt vs (3) Almagro (6) Youzhny vs (2) Berdych __________________ Racket: Head Youtek IG Speed 18x20 String: Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16 (mains), Technifibre X-One Biphase 16 (crosses)

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