2014 French Open General Discussion Thread

[Steve0904]

It has been going on over the last half hour, Petchy called Tennis a dysfunctional sport because Hawk Eye is not used here - Courier then said why are you so angry to which Mark said what I'm not and Courier highlighted his dysfunctional remark. It could have ended there but then Mark 10 minutes or so later said that's the first time I've seen you smile today to Courier in a really b*tchy way as to get back at him for the angry comment and then a few minutes later Courier said something else about Mark being angry. There is definitely something simmering under the surface there.

Hahaha. Sounds funny. I would've liked to hear it myself.

 

[Steve0904]

Djokovic is not able to get the 2nd break again.

 

[NADALRECORD]

Gulbis has one of the worst brains in tennis. Federer one of the best.....

 

[Chanwan]

I'd say Federer vs Gulbis is 50-50.

I say 60-40 or 55-45 to Fed, but I've been afraid of a Fed-Söderling 2010-rematch ever since the draw came out. Can def. see Gulbis win this

 

[newpball]

roger federer def. kevin mckidd 7-5 6-7 6-2 6-4

Another mediocre and lackluster match, but who is really surprised about that.

:grin:

 

[FedererWinsWimbledon2014]

Janowicz V Tsonga next. Two men who are great for tennis.

The ATP badly needs Janowicz, he has a special personalty. Only he can fill the void left by the big four.

 

[Rock Strongo]

So two random stats I'd like to share from the first two rounds.

There have been 12 bagels and 7 comebacks from two sets down.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I was wrong with bautista.He has been ordinary on serve.

 

[aldeayeah]

I say 60-40 or 55-45 to Fed, but I've been afraid of a Fed-Söderling 2010-rematch ever since the draw came out. Can def. see Gulbis win this

Are the conditions going to be heavy? Because Gulbis is a beast under ultraslow conditions

 

[Chanwan]

Are the conditions going to be heavy? Because Gulbis is a beast under ultraslow conditions

I know, hence the Sod-reference (very, very heavy that day) - it looked likely earlier. Don't know now. Will it be played Sunday or Monday?
Either way, not a hot day:
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Paris+France+FRXX0076

 

[NADALRECORD]

Djokovic again showing why he's a NON-SLAM champion.

 

[Chanwan]

So Fed gets Tursonov
Djoko gets Cilic
Murray gets Kohl
And Rafa gets Mayer - not Florian but Leonardo.....

 

[GTturbo16v]

Cilic Novak, 4 - 4. Cilic spread Delpo's monster- flat winners.

 

[aldeayeah]

I know, hence the Sod-reference (very, very heavy that day) - it looked likely earlier. Don't know now. Will it be played Sunday or Monday?
Either way, not a hot day:
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Paris+France+FRXX0076

No rain, at least.

 

[Starfury]

Meanwhile on Court 1, Isner has won 7/58 receiving points, while Robredo has won 23/78.

This might take a while.

 

[Wynter]

What the hell is RBA doing

 

[aldeayeah]

Despite the valiant resistance, Cilic DFs on MP. Oh well, good to have him back; gonna be a dangerous low seed in Wimbledon.

 

[GTturbo16v]

Cilic lost the match with df.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Meanwhile on Court 1, Isner has won 7/58 receiving points, while Robredo has won 23/78.

This might take a while.

SEVEN!?

Wow. Just. Wow.

 

[jm1980]

This was absolute sh** from Novak. 37 UE and 33 Winners and 3 DF to boot...

He needs to step up his game otherwise he won't even make it to the second week.

 

[romeo8880]

This is disgusting. Isner shouldn't even be allowed to play. Being completely dominated and is winning.

 

[Rock Strongo]

TT gambler Romeo losing thousands again...

 

[manuel21]

So Fed gets Tursonov
Djoko gets Cilic
Murray gets Kohl
And Rafa gets Mayer - not Florian but Leonardo.....

not just that if you look at the next round is worst

 

[Rock Strongo]

And here comes the rain!

The French, being ever so sporting, have started to boo God.

 

[romeo8880]

TT gambler Romeo losing thousands again...

TT scumbag strongo flirting with another beatdown.

 

[romeo8880]

Typical isner scared of the rain.

 

[Chanwan]

not just that if you look at the next round is worst

True.
Updated:

So Fed gets Tursonov in the 3rd, Gulbis in the 4th
Djoko gets Cilic and Tsonga/Jerzy
Murray gets Kohl and Gasquet/Verdasco
And Rafa gets Mayer - not Florian but Leonardo - followed by Sock(!)/Lajovic(!)

just wow

 

[Chanwan]

Anybody who's watched the Bird-RBA match? I was expecting it to be a whole lot closer with the possibility of an upset. But judging from the stats, Birdman seems to be goating:
http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/scores/stats/day11/1309ms.html

Anybody can give me an update? Thanks in advance

 

[Rock Strongo]

TT scumbag strongo flirting with another beatdown.

It was meant to be a light-hearted remark, but hey. Maybe I formulated it wrong.

 

[romeo8880]

It was meant to be a light-hearted remark, but hey. Maybe I formulated it wrong.

Sorry then. Thought you were taking a dig at my robredo bet!:twisted:

 

[WhiskeyEE]

Anybody who's watched the Bird-RBA match? I was expecting it to be a whole lot closer with the possibility of an upset. But judging from the stats, Birdman seems to be goating:
http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/scores/stats/day11/1309ms.html

Anybody can give me an update? Thanks in advance

Play was suspended and they're just now pulling the tarps off. Hopefully the break cooled Bautista's nerves.

 

[MindoverMatter]

Janowicz V Tsonga next. Two men who are great for tennis.

The ATP badly needs Janowicz, he has a special personalty. Only he can fill the void left by the big four.

I agree that we need personality, but I don't really like his that much...I'd be much more happy if someone like Gulbis replaced the big 4, that would be a lot of fun

 

[Chanwan]

Play was suspended and they're just now pulling the tarps off. Hopefully the break cooled Bautista's nerves.

I know about the suspension, I was asking for an update about how the match has gone so far. Bird terrific? RBA horrific? Both? Thanks in advance

 

[Breaker]

I know about the suspension, I was asking for an update about how the match has gone so far. Bird terrific? RBA horrific? Both? Thanks in advance

Berdych pounds everything into corners point after point, RBA chases and chases but can't create much, Berd ends point with winner/forced error, rinse/repeat for 2.5 sets.

 

[Chanwan]

Berdych pounds everything into corners point after point, RBA chases and chases but can't create much, Berd ends point with winner/forced error, rinse/repeat for 2.5 sets.

cheers mate, no chance of an upset then it seems

 

[Djokovic2011]

Anyone think the Tsonga/Janowicz match could be really good?

 

[monfed]

Can either Isner/Robredo take out Birdbrain?

 

[Djokovic2011]

Great running forehand from Jerzy.

 

[Tomxc]

No breaks of serve in Isner-Robredo match but must be so frustrating losing yet another tiebreak for Robredo...

 

[romeo8880]

Easiest bet of all time betting live on robredo now.

 

[maxrenn]

No breaks of serve in Isner-Robredo match but must be so frustrating losing yet another tiebreak for Robredo...

I hate servebots but particularly Isner, can't stand watching his matches.

 

[Tomxc]

Easiest bet of all time betting live on robredo now.

Robredo gave away the 2nd set TB too easily though... And he's 0/9 on BPs, but yeah if he manages to break in the next 3 sets...

 

[Chanwan]

Anyone think the Tsonga/Janowicz match could be really good?

I expect Tsonga in 4 with some nice shots here and there, but also a lot of UE because of Jerzy hitting it wild.

 

[m2nk2]

I expect Tsonga in 4 with some nice shots here and there, but also a lot of UE because of Jerzy hitting it wild.

Think it can be good yes. Jerzy has been rather bad this year, but so has Tsonga.

 

[maxrenn]

Come and join the Tsonga/JJ fun here:

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=501694

 

[Chanwan]

Easiest bet of all time betting live on robredo now.

bet365 are only paying the money back 5 times (bet a 10 and you get a 50) if Robredo wins this. What the f... is up with that?

 

[Djokovic2011]

I hate servebots but particularly Isner, can't stand watching his matches.

 

[Tomxc]

Ouch, 0/11 BP for Robredo...

 

[romeo8880]

bet365 are only paying the money back 5 times (bet a 10 and you get a 50) if Robredo wins this. What the f... is up with that?

They know how bad John Isner is and how much he has been dominated in this match.

 

[Chanwan]

They know how bad John Isner is and how much he has been dominated in this match.

how much did you get? if anyone but Isner was up 2-0 in sets, you would be getting at least 10 times your money back.