Bull fans, how do you feel going to first RG with roof?

[nov]

Does Nadal gonna win any more slams or will stay with 19?

 

[Bender]

He's won on indoors clay before

This whole roof thing is getting blown way out of proportion

 

[weakera]

Even more significant and what no one talks about is that they will be using Wilson balls, not Babolat. Could have greater implications than the roof, but then again they switched from Dunlop in 2011 and obviously that had little impact.

Last year plenty of people were saying that the new Chatrier and the court being completely rebuilt would make a difference, so who knows what will happen.

 

[ckup]

I have no detailed information about how this gonna effect all but looks ugly to me. Without the roof, it had a really pretty-retro-ish sense and look. Technology is okay but UGLY.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Even more significant and what no one talks about is that they will be using Wilson balls, not Babolat. Could have greater implications than the roof, but then again they switched from Dunlop in 2011 and obviously that had little impact.

Last year plenty of people were saying that the new Chatrier and the court being completely rebuilt would make a difference, so who knows what will happen.

Well he did nearly lose in the first round. But yes, he did end up winning the tourney regardless. Some great tennis in that edition.

 

[SQA333]

Even more significant and what no one talks about is that they will be using Wilson balls, not Babolat. Could have greater implications than the roof, but then again they switched from Dunlop in 2011 and obviously that had little impact.

Last year plenty of people were saying that the new Chatrier and the court being completely rebuilt would make a difference, so who knows what will happen.

In 2011 they brought a quick lively ball which made it play more like a hard court, while in 2012 they went back to the heavier ball similar to the Dunlops.

 

[Nadal_King]

Rafa should be the favourite until we get there and see a proof of him having problems in playing as normal.

 

[Alex78]

With roof, is not the normal tenis, no?

 

[oldmanfan]

Not biggest Nadl fan here (surprise! ).

Roofed RG means SF/F will be played out on time. Can only be good for everyone (SFists, tourney, fans, TV).

Vamos!

 

[WarriorRafa]

Even more significant and what no one talks about is that they will be using Wilson balls, not Babolat. Could have greater implications than the roof, but then again they switched from Dunlop in 2011 and obviously that had little impact.

Last year plenty of people were saying that the new Chatrier and the court being completely rebuilt would make a difference, so who knows what will happen.

I thought they were Dunlop balls or maybe I'm misremembering. Do Wilson balls play like Babolat balls?

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[weakera]

I thought they were Dunlop balls or maybe I'm misremembering. Do Wilson balls play like Babolat balls?

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I believe they are developing new balls for the tournament. US Open uses Wilson balls but it won't be the same ball.

 

[RS]

Decreases his chances but i would stay he is still a slight to moderate favourite.

 

[OldschoolKIaus]

Downgrade FO to ATP250 retrospectively!

7 Majors, no?

 

[MichaelNadal]

Lol I highly doubt it will rain during any of his matches.

 

[ibbi]

 

[Tennis Rules]

i dont like the roof because of the shadows on the court. it will be very uncomfortable to watch.

as for nadal i hope he will handle the differnt condition in terms of the roof and the new balls.

 

[aditya123]

We feel super happy, super excited and eagerly waiting!!!! I don't know why this roof thing makes others so happy,

 

[Bianca007]

Does Nadal gonna win any more slams or will stay with 19?

Delighted as means no more playing on wet clay with damp balls. Makes him more likely to win no.13.

 

[goldenboot]

Clay is the same, no?

 

[Bianca007]

Even more significant and what no one talks about is that they will be using Wilson balls, not Babolat. Could have greater implications than the roof, but then again they switched from Dunlop in 2011 and obviously that had little impact.

Last year plenty of people were saying that the new Chatrier and the court being completely rebuilt would make a difference, so who knows what will happen.

Nadal loves Wilson balls. 4 USOs on a surface he likes less than clay illustrates that.

Now he knows he can equal federer at Roland Garros i think he will absolutely destroy all and sundry on clay.

Lets be honest, everything is perfect for him now. He owes Djokovic a beer!!

 

[UnderratedSlam]

You make it sound as if FO is an indoors event now...

Hello, it's only for rainy days. He might not even play any indoor FO matches this year.