Monte Carlo Masters Series: draw and results

[Leublu tennis]

Djokovic/Stepanek are winning 47% of their first serves and 33% of their second. I know that in doubles you are supposed to serve to the opponent's backhand but is that all that hard to do for a pro and get in a decent serve? Or are they just getting a ball in play.

 

[gj011]

Janko wins after some trouble. 5-7 7-6 6-4

I hope he would play better against Ferrer.

 

[kalika]

Does anyone know anything about Querrey on clay? I know he beat Moya in the first round but pretty much everyone said that was because Moya has "lost it." But now he is up a set and a break on Seppi.

 

[You Got Serbed!]

federer is by by hahahahahha:shock:

 

[Leublu tennis]

What happened to Youzhny? Why did he retire? A headache??

 

[ninman]

federer is by by hahahahahha:shock:

You Got Owned!

 

[zagor]

federer is by by hahahahahha:shock:

Not yet he isn't.

 

[gj011]

Almagro is killing Monaco 6-2 3-0. Why did I pick Monaco in my bracket .

 

[Zaragoza]

Monaco and Youzhny retired. Querrey continues with his impressive performance on clay beating Seppi in straights.

 

[Leublu tennis]

Why did Monaco retire? Anything serious?

 

[zagor]

Big props to Sam Querrey,he is playing some good clayourt tennis here and he showed up,unlike Roddick and Blake.

 

[bluetrain4]

Does anyone know anything about Querrey on clay? I know he beat Moya in the first round but pretty much everyone said that was because Moya has "lost it." But now he is up a set and a break on Seppi.

Querry has a big serve, which though somewhat negated on clay, is still a weapon. His groundstrokes are solid and he can really unload if he needs to. He plays fairly straight-forward tennis, so if he's "on" he can complete, even on clay.

His movement, especially on clay, isn't superb, and I'm not sure about his endurance, so I wouldn't expect him to go deep at the FO, but at least he's shown that he can compete on clay. He beat two good players, but he it's not like he was facing the top dirtballers.

 

[diegaa]

Why did Monaco retire? Anything serious?

a biiig choking injury. nah, dont know.

nalbo takes the 1st 64

 

[gj011]

Here is what it says on the official site:

I Andreev (RUS) d [8] M Youzhny (RUS) 63 ret. (neck)
N Almagro (ESP) d [11] J Monaco (ARG) 62 30 ret. (right hand)

Also Nalbandian won easely after early bit of trouble and JCF beat Nieminen.

 

[Zaragoza]

Gasquet destroyed Vliegen 6-1 6-2, he will be another good test for Querrey on clay.
Robredo 1 set up against Soderling, the winner gets Nalbandian.

 

[fer]

Is anyone watching Robredo s match? How are they playing? I know they are on the tie break on the 2nd.

 

[fer]

Robredo won, fantastic day for spanish players, five on the third round.

 

[Rob_C]

I don't know the answer to your second question but whats the point of your comments as to your first question? Or was that just a general inquiry and if so, where did you get that idea?

The commentators on TTC said that there wasnt any love lost between them.

 

[MEAC_ALLAMERICAN]

I see the American flag is still flying in the singles department.

Good for Samsonite man.

 

[MEAC_ALLAMERICAN]

I am watching Bolelli/Davydenko and the type of tennis Davyenko played up 6-2, unitil 4-1 just put a smile on my face all the way through. The guy is playing some great tennis.

 

[Andres]

a biiig choking injury. nah, dont know.

nalbo takes the 1st 64

You mean a 'mentirón' ? :mrgreen:

 

[zagor]

What's happening with Kolja against Kohl? Is anybody watching that match?

 

[gj011]

Kohl was up 4-1 two breaks in the first. Davydenko got one back, so it is 4-3 now.

 

[Zaragoza]

Kohlschreiber was a set and a break up against Davydenko. It´s 1-1 in the 3rd now. The winner will play Andreev in the QF who beat Almagro in a tight 3rd set (not a surprise that Almagro lost a tight match).

 

[Zaragoza]

Davydenko won in the 3rd so the QF in the bottom half will be:

Davydenko-Andreev
Nadal-Ferrer

 

[zagor]

Good win for Kolja.Tough match,but he got through.

 

[Alejandro D]

Nalbandian's just took the 1st set against Robredo for 6/1. I'd really like to see him playing Federer again.

 

[Leublu tennis]

Bjorkman/Ullyett serving for the match against the Israelies.

 

[cucio]

I expected more from Robredo, but he seems on a slump now and his ranking has dropped substantially in the last months. Nalbandian looks sharp, Fed'd better come up with the goods next match.

 

[Iced_jacob]

Nalbadian's strokes are just SICK!!!!

 

[cucio]

Nalbandián simply destroying Robredo's 2nd serve with that humongous 2hbh of his.

 

[Alejandro D]

Nalbandian's just broke Robredo's service again. 6/! 3/0. This is the best Nalbandian, the one from 2007 Madrid and Paris MS. I hope he shows up tomorrow against Federer.

 

[Iced_jacob]

Fed is gonna run for cover tomorrow if he plays like this!

 

[Leublu tennis]

The commentators on TTC said that there wasnt any love lost between them.

Interesting but probably not surprizing with the Djokovic's imitations. Thanks.

 

[Zaragoza]

I expected more from Robredo, but he seems on a slump now and his ranking has dropped substantially in the last months. Nalbandian looks sharp, Fed'd better come up with the goods next match.

Call me crazy but I think Robredo is playing well, much better than earlier this season. Nalbandian is simply on fire, the way he´s playing today is scary.
It should be a great match against Federer tomorrow.

 

[Iced_jacob]

Nalbadian plays insane tennis atm

 

[Leublu tennis]

Bjorkma/Ullyett just took the match.

 

[cucio]

And here's a thought: who wants a top form Nadal v Nalbandián final on clay? :raises two hands and two feet:

 

[Iced_jacob]

And here's a thought: who wants a top form Nadal v Nalbandián final on clay? :raises two hands and two feet:

i think i got an orgasm!

 

[Iced_jacob]

Did u see that drop volley???

 

[Iced_jacob]

Bageeeeeell!!!

 

[Rhino]

i think i got an orgasm!

That would be a dream match, but I still hope Fed can find a way.

 

[Alejandro D]

And he breaks again! 6/1 5/0. Amazing tennis. David at his best.

 

[Leublu tennis]

Well, I have been down on Robredo for some time and this only reinforces my belief.

 

[cucio]

Total pwnage.

 

[Iced_jacob]

OMG bagel!

 

[Rhino]

Great, now we have Federer vs. Nalbandian, part 17.
Fede will beat him 6-2, 7-6

 

[Alejandro D]

I've never seen David play so well on clay. If he keeps it up he'll beat Fed in 2.

 

[cucio]

That would be a dream match, but I still hope Fed can find a way.

Aw, come on, if it was in your hand, wouldn't you let your boy lose only to grant us that match? :drools:

 

[diegaa]

it was a total annihilation. poor tommy gun.