Baker-Simon 2nd round Roland Garros

[BigServer1]

30-30...Come on Brian, keep it together man.

 

[Tammo]

Yeah it is...2 hours, 15 minutes and we're halfway through a 4th set.

So Baker should have quite a bit of gas if it goes 5.

 

[BigServer1]

Baker is everything I love about tennis.

Just classic intransigent flat game aiming in the corners, a big serve, attacks the net when he has a chance, doesn't get too emotional just gets on with bussiness, could produce some beauties in drops shots, slices, lobs...

Same. It would be awesome if he can stay healthy and get into the top 50 or so, to get main draw entry into Majors and 1000s. I really enjoy watching him play.

 

[Breaker]

Hey Simon backers, notice how much better of a player Baker looks like now? He is much better than Simon when he isn't making stupid unforced errors. His shot making is brilliant.

LOL I think the Baker backers outnumber the cheese eating surrender monkeys by like 20-1.

Errors are part of the game, and Simon had about 20 more winners than Baker in the first two sets and twice as many aces so was flat out playing better. If that makes me a cheese eating surrender monkey then fine .

 

[TheF1Bob]

Hey Simon backers, notice how much better of a player Baker looks like now? He is much better than Simon when he isn't making stupid unforced errors. His shot making is brilliant.

Well I like Simon. His game is strategically brilliant.

 

[BigServer1]

So Baker should have quite a bit of gas if it goes 5.

4-1. Let's hope so. Simon had a longer match on Monday with Harrison as well, but he's such a machine that I doubt it will affect him much.

 

[jaggy]

Once more my predictions go spectaculary wrong!

 

[romeo8880]

Well I like Simon. His game is strategically brilliant.

Yes, but anybody with eyes can see Baker is the better player.

 

[Tammo]

Beautiful FH DTL.

 

[romeo8880]

Yes BAker! Now win the 5th set and take us home!

 

[penpal]

Why the need on some people's part to declare a definitively better player? One of these guys will be the better player today - that's all that matters in tennis, and in sports. I don't think either player, should he lose, would take consolation in being considered the "better" player.

 

[Tammo]

4 sets in 2 1/2 hours? wow.

 

[ductrung3993]

I think Simon will win, but I hate that he will. Such a boring game, and doesn't do anything well (except his movement).

Hoping Baker can keep the magic going, though.

Side note: How on earth is Simon ranked 12 in the world? I don't remember the last time he made a deep run in an important tournament.

SF Monte Carlo vs Nadal

 

[BigServer1]

Oh Brian....Holy crap. Do it buddy!!!

 

[romeo8880]

Why the need on some people's part to declare a definitively better player? One of these guys will be the better player today - that's all that matters in tennis, and in sports. I don't think either player, should he lose, would take consolation in being considered the "better" player.

When both players play their A game though, there is no comparison between Baker and Simon. Baker is just that much better.

 

[BigServer1]

To a 5th set we go!

 

[jones101]

Is it too soon for Baker for Wimbledon threads?

 

[double barrels]

Breadstickkkkkkk!!!!!!!

 

[Rozroz]

i forgot i'm in a pro-US players site for a moment..
but he's playing really well though

 

[romeo8880]

Is it too soon for Baker for Wimbledon threads?

Unfortunately he doesn't serve well enough to beat the top players. I wish he would improve it though.

 

[floridatennisdude]

Baker has one of the best drop shots I have ever seen. Can't believe he is getting them to bounce twice on a player with as much quickness as Simon.

 

[onyxrose81]

Now everyone sees why Baker was so highly touted when he was younger. His lack of years on the tour is evident by his UE and serve but he can be brilliant.

 

[bluetrain4]

Wow. What happened in the 4th? It's not like Simon came unglued in the 3rd, he lost a tiebreak after breaking back when Baker was serving for the match. Nothing really suggested a blowout in the fourth set. Let's go BB!

 

[jdubbs]

Wow. What happened in the 4th? It's not like Simon came unglued in the 3rd, he lost a tiebreak after breaking back when Baker was serving for the match. Nothing really suggested a blowout in the fourth set. Let's go BB!

The Baker served up a breadstick.

5th set!!!

 

[ditli04]

Baker is somekind of a comeback kid isn't he? In his last tournament, how often does he come back after 1 set down? Really enjoying it!

 

[penpal]

How good must the Belmont Bruins college team be if Baker was/is the Asst. Tennis Coach

 

[romeo8880]

Bad return game for Baker there. Unforced errors coming back. Focus!

 

[jdubbs]

How good must the Belmont Bruins college team be if Baker was/is the Asst. Tennis Coach

Looks like they went 1-4 this year:
http://www.belmontbruins.com/sports/m-tennis/index

 

[floridatennisdude]

How good must the Belmont Bruins college team be if Baker was/is the Asst. Tennis Coach

Kind of a nice hitting partner for those boys, huh?

 

[ductrung3993]

Bartoli looks desperate lol

 

[BigServer1]

UGH Come on Brian

 

[Mustard]

Simon has broken for 2-0 in the fifth set.

 

[romeo8880]

Sad, Baker with the unforced errors again. Lack of focus.

 

[BigServer1]

Let's go Baker, get back into this...

 

[floridatennisdude]

Let's watch Baker come back from a break down! C'mon Brian!!

 

[Hood_Man]

Noooo come on Baker! Keep the dream alive!

 

[romeo8880]

Really pathetic if he loses this match.

 

[jdubbs]

Sad, Baker with the unforced errors again. Lack of focus.

Or maybe 11 matches in 12 days is finally wearing on him.

 

[purge]

simon slowly waking from his slumber it appears

 

[mnovak1217]

Did we honestly think Simon would lose to an American??....its just inevitable that Americans will not make deep runs into grand slams anymore. We might catch a QF every once in a while, but that's about our only hope.

 

[Faster]

Really pathetic if he loses this match.

I'll find it a bit sad for him if he loses, but seeing you lose those $500 after bragging about it so much will definately make me smile again

 

[Fastpace Ace]

C'mon Brian keep it together!

 

[TheF1Bob]

Can't believe the hate for Simon. The guy is a great player like it or not. LOL at Baker, he's only effective when he's all gunz blazing, as soon as his level drops the slightest, Simon is billions times the player Baker is right now.

Haters Gonna Hate.

 

[romeo8880]

I'll find it a bit sad for him if he loses, but seeing you lose those $500 after bragging about it so much will definately make me smile again

I wipe my butt with $500 dollars and then ill take out another $500 and light it on fire.

 

[Rozroz]

what happened ??

 

[Fastpace Ace]

The wheels are coming off.

 

[BigServer1]

Ugh. End seems near, barring a miracle.

 

[mnovak1217]

The sad part of this is our hope for American tennis rests on a guy who has come out of nowhere.

Regardless of this loss by Baker, great effort and hopefully he can qualify for Wimbledon.

 

[floridatennisdude]

what happened ??

Bakers got the yips...he's gotta swing his way out of it. All mental and UEs right now.

 

[Fastpace Ace]

Ugh. End seems near, barring a miracle.

Yeppers...