RG 2015 SF: [8] Stan Wawrinka vs. [14] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
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eliars
Hall of Fame
Yeah, 2008 AO obviously. Just feels like ages ago.
Stan has the big W indeed. And he knows what it takes.
CYGS
Legend
Maybe you're genuine, but it was a low quality match to be honest.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Wawrinka will have to serve better then 52 percent on first serves
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
It wasn't played at the highest level exactly, but Stan showed plenty of strength in there. The final will be good.
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Deleted member 77403
Guest
Stan won't be able to afford coughing up 17 BPs in the final, no matter who he plays.
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
He'll be ready.
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
Just thought that it has been so good that Wawrinka has suddenly been doing all these great things. His talent could have been wasted altogether, but he somehow managed to make a surge at relatively late stage of the career and has been a real dark horse for the past 2-3 years. What a waste it would have been had he not realized his potential.
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
Magnus Norman
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Nathaniel_Near
Guest
Hopefully, Stan has earned more of your respect back. If Novak reaches the final, don't underestimate Stanimal.
chjtennis
G.O.A.T.
Yup, Norman should be given a lot of credit. Stan has also worked hard to get this far. If he was in late 90s, I'm sure he would've achieved as much as those temporary no. 1s of the time. The shadow of big 4 have been too big to the others.
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
Nah I like Stan. He is a entertaining player to watch, have nothing against him but me thinks for andy and novak it is a dreamfinal, especially for Novak.
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
good riddance of this bore match.
full of inconsistencies and unnecessary breaks.
now Djoko/Muzza will have to be postponed
postponed? they are on the court
Rozroz
G.O.A.T.
i meant it won't be completed today...sorry.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
For Match on sunday against Novak,,,Would it better if it is sunny and hot or damp and cold for Stan the Man Wawrinka ?????
Wynter
Legend
Hot and Sunny, for that Backhand, get it high and rip.
stiggytennis
Semi-Pro
Hard fought win for Stan,but Jo showed some fight too.
A lie down may be in order for both.
A lie down may be in order for both.
skip1969
G.O.A.T.
kudos to stan. the match was no classic, but he came through it.
two things:
#1. i've been on the road for this entire tournament and i can't say how horrible/pathetic/non-existent the coverage has been in the states. sad.
#2. i barely liked a handful of tennis kits worn by the pros for the last 10 years, but stan's outfit is hilarious. his shirt is channeling 1975, which isn't a bad thing necessarily. i like retro, though red and grey wouldn't be my first choice. and his shorts are channeling a slumber party, which also isn't a bad thing by itself. the shirt and shorts together, however . . . not so good. i will say that one of the things i like most about stan is that he always looks like he's just rolled out of bed and onto the court, with absolutely no thought given to his appearance. i like that.
two things:
#1. i've been on the road for this entire tournament and i can't say how horrible/pathetic/non-existent the coverage has been in the states. sad.
#2. i barely liked a handful of tennis kits worn by the pros for the last 10 years, but stan's outfit is hilarious. his shirt is channeling 1975, which isn't a bad thing necessarily. i like retro, though red and grey wouldn't be my first choice. and his shorts are channeling a slumber party, which also isn't a bad thing by itself. the shirt and shorts together, however . . . not so good. i will say that one of the things i like most about stan is that he always looks like he's just rolled out of bed and onto the court, with absolutely no thought given to his appearance. i like that.
stingstang
Professional
Yeah Stan the man did great really. He didn't play amazing, served terribly but toughed it out against the crowd in the heat. Most would have lost that like nishikori.
G A S
Hall of Fame
yeah, he fought his inner demons, if he can go with those shorts, he is more than ready to face the crowd....
FlashFlare11
Hall of Fame
Hahaha I feel like our top four isn't all too unique amongst other Federer fans. Still, you've got great taste
I really wanted to see Jo energized in a slam final on home soil. It would've been a special sight had he won. Still, I'm very happy for Stan and am glad he made it. To be completely honest, if Djokovic wins and had Tsonga won, I almost have no doubt that Novak would win the final. Now, regardless of who the other finalist is, I'm glad the match will really have an air of uncertainty.
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
well most of us even got the # of sets right
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King Fed WW
Guest
Jo has his chances, sigh.
Love Stan too, 2nd grand slam final. Just wow.
#SlamWawrinka
I think most Federer fans like these guys. I think we love AGGRESSIVE tennis. They are my favourites as well, throw in Dimi.
Love Stan too, 2nd grand slam final. Just wow.
#SlamWawrinka
I think most Federer fans like these guys. I think we love AGGRESSIVE tennis. They are my favourites as well, throw in Dimi.
TheMusicLover
G.O.A.T.
Wow, now that was one craptastic match!
I think it's fair to blame it at least partly on the weather, 3 hours and 46 minutes of playing tennis in above-30 degree temperatures aren't actually fun. Both of the guys looked like they were melting out there!
Very happy with the result of course. Kudos to Stan, saving 16 BPs. Came up with the goods every time he found himself into trouble.
Norman really did an awesome job with learning him to keep his cool - pun intended.
Too bad, Tsonga. Back to the drawing board. Close-but-no-cigar.
And what's that with actually whistleing and booing the victor because he wasn't the preferred Frenchie??? Totally uncalled for, hooligan-like behaviour.
The chimps responsible for that should be ashamed of themselves!
I think it's fair to blame it at least partly on the weather, 3 hours and 46 minutes of playing tennis in above-30 degree temperatures aren't actually fun. Both of the guys looked like they were melting out there!
Very happy with the result of course. Kudos to Stan, saving 16 BPs. Came up with the goods every time he found himself into trouble.
Norman really did an awesome job with learning him to keep his cool - pun intended.
Too bad, Tsonga. Back to the drawing board. Close-but-no-cigar.
And what's that with actually whistleing and booing the victor because he wasn't the preferred Frenchie??? Totally uncalled for, hooligan-like behaviour.
The chimps responsible for that should be ashamed of themselves!
He was always extremely talented, probably one of the best ballstrikers on the tour for awhile. Even when he was a top 30 ranked player he was routinely beating great ballstrikers like Nalbandian.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
Great post.
Sign of a champion to win without his best.
Tsonga helped the cause. He should be happy Monfils and Fognini are on Tour so he doesn't win Clown of the Year all the time. His goofy shot selection was pathetic.
French crowd - you s*ck.
Murrayjuannow
Banned
For once I am good with prediction[emoji12]
Congrats Stan!
tipsa...don'tlikehim!
Talk Tennis Guru
good call Murrayjuan
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