RG 2015 SF: [8] Stan Wawrinka vs. [14] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

[Big_Dangerous]

They probably switched the order to avoid the anticlimax of when he faced Ferrer in the second semifinal. The frogs are plotting and conspiring.

Doubtful.

The main attraction is obviously Djokovic and Murray, so they'll get the prime time slot.

 

[NamRanger]

Stan could either straight set Tsonga or lose in straights. He's abit like Safin in that he's literally almost unplayable when he is on, but he can also just mentally lose it.

The thing Tsonga has going against him is that he won't be able to 1-2 end points quickly. Although he's shown some good clay tennis lately, he still really hasn't faced a true clay court player who can hit the ball heavy and stay in long rallies. Berdych and Nishikori both hit the ball relatively flat, and aren't really as consistent off the ground as Stan is.

 

[HewittAlwaysDisappoints]

Why is the poll closed? The match doesn't even start till over 6 hours time!

 

[asifallasleep]

Jo would have no chance if he beats Stan and has to face Djokovic in the final. Against Murray he'd have a chance. Stan at his best would be a formidable opponent against Murray or Djokovic in the final.

 

[LETitBE]

Tsonga gonna win this.

 

[Boom-Boom]

They probably switched the order to avoid the anticlimax of when he faced Ferrer in the second semifinal. The frogs are plotting and conspiring.

Yes exactly. It will be very hot around 1:00pm local time...probably good for Jo.

 

[Boom-Boom]

Stan could either straight set Tsonga or lose in straights. He's abit like Safin in that he's literally almost unplayable when he is on, but he can also just mentally lose it.

The thing Tsonga has going against him is that he won't be able to 1-2 end points quickly. Although he's shown some good clay tennis lately, he still really hasn't faced a true clay court player who can hit the ball heavy and stay in long rallies. Berdych and Nishikori both hit the ball relatively flat, and aren't really as consistent off the ground as Stan is.

True but you can't say Nishikori is less consistent than Stan off the ground
Jo was 1-4 against Nishi before the 1/4. He's serving like a beast these days.

 

[TenUs]

Heat wave in Paris today. 32 ° C in the shade but there is no on Central. The second semi-final is likely to play in full thunderstorm

 

[JonnyMac]

Head - Stan
Heart - Jo Wilf

I think Tsonga would love to win at Home.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Yes exactly. It will be very hot around 1:00pm local time...probably good for Jo.

not sure of that, when Tsonga lost to Nishikori in 2012 he said he couldn't stand the heat and was gased out in the 5th ... don't know how Stan deals with the heat though

 

[sdont]

Both players sound nervous before entering the court.

 

[The Green Mile]

Coming out onto court now.

 

[Terenigma]

Both players in shades of white today and Stan still with those funky shorts. Very hot here today, if this goes the distance then fitness could be a factor. I think Wawrinka has looked the better player but he's also the player i wouldnt pick to handle the pressure of having a crowd against him. So this could go either way!

 

[Supertegwyn]

So is Tennis Channel Plus showing this?

 

[Murrayjuannow]

This Jo is On Fiiirreeeee

 

[sdont]

Well well well. 2 BPs already.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

crowd against Wawrinka already

 

[chloep]

Jo starting with 2 BPs.. Wawa on serve. Go Jo!

 

[The Green Mile]

Great point already. 3rd BP for Tsonga...

 

[jhutch]

Where can I watch this???? So far TV coverage for the French Open has been terrible.

 

[The Green Mile]

Where can I watch this???? So far TV coverage for the French Open has been terrible.

Try the website Real Stream United.

Here - http://live.realstreamunited.com/pl...chatrier-tennis-roland-garros-2015-77997.html

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Good hold by Stan

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Anyone watching on ITV4? Who's the French commentator?

Edit: sounds like Forget but I'm not sure.

 

[FreeBird]

Slamrinka has arrived. Be scared Tsonga...Be scared.

 

[Wynter]

http://www.sportingvideo.tv/20150523/vv5560d0825ca861.70065769-1078923.html

 

[heninfan99]

that's one way to silence the crowd

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Where can I watch this???? So far TV coverage for the French Open has been terrible.

http://live.realstreamunited.com/pl...chatrier-tennis-roland-garros-2015-77998.html

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Popopopo-popo-pororo

OLÉÉÉÉÉ!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Stan is finding those heavy shots again...

 

[Murrayjuannow]

Stan is looking very serious his face is scaaaryyyy.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

It's time to unleash the Stanimal!

 

[Sentinel]

Come on Stanley.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Go Tsonga Go

 

[Murrayjuannow]

Stan bh pass wattttt

 

[The Green Mile]

Already with some amazing backhand returns from Stan. 40-40...

 

[Sentinel]

Nice pass by Standford.

 

[Wynter]

Stan rips winner CC

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Stanimal has been unleashed.

They are all in trouble now..

 

[The Green Mile]

BP Wawrinka. So alpha....

 

[Sentinel]

Yes .... BP. Looks like Stanford could hit those BH's all day long.

 

[Sentinel]

Break coming up any moment.


YES !!! Stanimal breaks 3-1.

 

[Terenigma]

Stan the man gets the break with a sexy BH. Good match so far!

 

[FreeBird]

Oh boi...I fear for Novak/Murray. :lol:

 

[The Green Mile]

Stan breaks! Vamos! From down love 40...

 

[Murrayjuannow]

Stan will win FO. Book it.

 

[sdont]

Why is Jo's playing so much to Stan's BH?

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Reminds me of this.

 

[heninfan99]

The Stanimal!

 

[TennisLovaLova]

wonderful bh

 

[PeteD]

Stan . . .

Stan . . .

STAN - LEEEE!