2013 ROLAND GARROS - General Discussion Thread

[Lukhas]

Is there any place I can view comprehensive highlights of the Monfils-Berdych match? Youtube turns up nothing

I gave the link. Here you go (again):
http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/multimedia/index.html

EDIT: Just click on "Highlights".

 

[Murrayfan31]

There is Monfils in all of us. We learn to live. We learn to give each other what we need to survive. Together alive.

 

[RF_fan]

Hmm tmr's matches are less attracting to me. I had Federer to root for on Sunday, and great entertainment from the Nadal and Berdych match today. Really I'm only gonna look at Djoker, Stan, and Dimitrov tmr, but then I can't root against Djoker because need him in the semis.

If Lukas Rosol takes care of business in R3, then you can root against Djoker

 

[abmk]

So one notable upset for the day. Monfils def berdych. Not that surprising. Bad luck for the birdman that he drew him in 1r

 

[Russeljones]

I probably wasn't the only one who thought Monfils would fall apart in the 5th. Way to go!

 

[Murrayfan31]

I probably wasn't the only one who thought Monfils would fall apart in the 5th. Way to go!

Home court advantage pays off. That extra energy needed to finish.

 

[Relinquis]

If Lukas Rosol takes care of business in R3, then you can root against Djoker

rafa would trounce rosol handily....

 

[trenzterra]

I gave the link. Here you go (again):
http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/multimedia/index.html

EDIT: Just click on "Highlights".

Yeah I saw that, but I'm used to ten minute long highlight clips and one minute just won't suffice. I mean, where's the sliding, jumping and diving Monfils?

 

[Speranza]

That's well observed. Really strange how bad his tiebreak record has been lately given how big he serves. Really mental stuff going for him.

Holmes: Yes, I thought that too. I can't say I've seen him play of recent, so I'm basing it on seeing his serve in past matches. It's always been impressive. As you say, it must have been a mental wall that needed breaking down.

 

[Zildite]

Holmes: Yes, I thought that too. I can't say I've seen him play of recent, so I'm basing it on seeing his serve in past matches. It's always been impressive. As you say, it must have been a mental wall that needed breaking down.

Haase is one of the biggest chokers on tour, unfortunately.

 

[Speranza]

Haase is one of the biggest chokers on tour, unfortunately.

Holmes: Yes, I was starting to get that impression on matches I'd seen him play a while back. Pity.

 

[SLD76]

have any matches been played today???

 

[Rozroz]

Dimi is not televised?

 

[NatF]

have any matches been played today???

No not yet, first matches are due to start in 15 minutes I think.

 

[m2nk2]

No not yet, first matches are due to start in 15 minutes I think.

Yeah, they are preparing the courts for play now.

 

[Magnus]

If Lukas Rosol takes care of business in R3, then you can root against Djoker

As much as I would love to see it happen, there is no way, shape, or form, that Rosol beats Rafita on clay.

 

[monfed]

As much as I would love to see it happen, there is no way, shape, or form, that Rosol beats Rafita on clay.

LMAO Rafita. I like this new nick for Ralph you've come up with. :lol:

 

[underground]

So good tennis over in SL with the Haas match.

 

[Russeljones]

Dimi is not televised?

Court 17 I believe, no TV cameras alas.

 

[bullfan]

Haase is one of the biggest chokers on tour, unfortunately.

Haas, Berdych, Monfils, and Gulbis should form a club.

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

Tomic with an early break.

 

[Oz_Rocket]

Only for Hanescu to get it back and win the first set 7-5. Choo choo, here comes the tank engine!

 

[m2nk2]

Has anyone in UK figured out how to change match on itv? I mean they're broadcasting Bartoli...

 

[tennis_hack]

This Rufin dude is playing out of his skin.

 

[Lukhas]

Has anyone in UK figured out how to change match on itv? I mean they're broadcasting Bartoli...

Look at my signature.

 

[m2nk2]

Look at my signature.

Only works in France and I don't have a proxy :/

 

[SLD76]

anybody else thinks Rufin looks like delpo's bedraggled younger brother?

 

[underground]

Did anyone just see that rally between Haas and Rufin? The angles they were producing were insane. :shock:

 

[SLD76]

Did anyone just see that rally between Haas and Rufin? The angles they were producing were insane. :shock:

I did,..and that sick shot rufin hit to win the point was ridic.

 

[underground]

Dimitrov advances. Falla retires when Grigor was leading 6-4 1-0 30-0.

Well that should help Dimitrov's chances of finally breaking through to the 3rd round of a slam.

 

[jaggy]

Jack Sock takes the 2nd he leads 6-2 6-2

 

[rainingaces]

Jack Sock takes the 2nd he leads 6-2 6-2

He is really good on clay, didnt drop a single set in qualifying.

 

[underground]

Court 2 play suspended due to rain?! Yet every other single match is playing and the comms in Eurosport said that there's not even a drizzle.

Oh, rain is actually coming. Boo.

 

[Russeljones]

Dimitrov advances. Falla retires when Grigor was leading 6-4 1-0 30-0.

Well that should help Dimitrov's chances of finally breaking through to the 3rd round of a slam.

A little luck never hurt anyone Well done to him.

 

[Terenigma]

Dammit rain, i just tuned in and now rain delays and i see that its been like this all day

 

[librarysteg]

What's the forecast like for the rest of the day? Any realistic guesses how many matches they'll manage to play today? I hope Djokovic can get his match in...if he can't, how does that impact the rest of his week?

 

[Terenigma]

Aparently they've cancled all "4th on court" matches across all courts and the only high profile name mentioned in the cancled matches was Azarenka. As for Djokovic, they are talking how they need to get his matches played and possibly finished today or it screws up the men's draw obviously, so assuming the rain lets up, we should see his match played.

 

[SLD76]

Aparently they've cancled all "4th on court" matches across all courts and the only high profile name mentioned in the cancled matches was Azarenka. As for Djokovic, they are talking how they need to get his matches played and possibly finished today or it screws up the men's draw obviously, so assuming the rain lets up, we should see his match played.

well dammit.

 

[underground]

What's the forecast like for the rest of the day? Any realistic guesses how many matches they'll manage to play today? I hope Djokovic can get his match in...if he can't, how does that impact the rest of his week?

I think Djokovic's match will definitely be played, mind you there's plenty of choking to be finished in Bartoli's match first.

Doesn't look too bad though looking from here:

 

[TheF1Bob]

Novak getting screwed as thought, are we surprised?

 

[underground]

Novak getting screwed as thought, are we surprised?

Let's face it, your boy isn't as popular as Fedal. 8)

 

[TheF1Bob]

Let's face it, your boy isn't as popular as Fedal. 8)

Novak ain't here for popularity contests.

That's child's play. 8)

 

[Warmaster]

Novak getting screwed as thought, are we surprised?

Relax Bob, a bit of rain won't stop the SOG! In fact, this could be a nice warmup if it rains before the SF :twisted:

 

[TheF1Bob]

Relax Bob, a bit of rain won't stop the SOG! In fact, this could be a nice warmup if it rains before the SF :twisted:

I worry for the inevitable two matches a day scenario, if you know what I mean.

Fedal will probably have no delays whatsoever. :evil:

 

[underground]

Cancelled matches:

It's stopped raining now I think, give it another half an hour.

 

[Terenigma]

They just announced that its stopped raining and matches will resume shortly untill it starts raining again.

 

[TheF1Bob]

LOL at that list. They are so desperate for Novak to come out and play one game.

Truly pathetic it has to be said.

 

[malbaker86]

plays resumed

 

[Warmaster]

I worry for the inevitable two matches a day scenario, if you know what I mean.

Fedal will probably have no delays whatsoever. :evil:

Well, third round will be played on friday/saturday if I'm not mistaken and he'll probably only need 3 hours to win his first 2 matches. Plenty of time!

 

[TheF1Bob]

Well, third round will be played on friday/saturday if I'm not mistaken and he'll probably only need 3 hours to win his first 2 matches. Plenty of time!

That would be quite amazing if he could.