The Tennis Thread

[Iron Fist]

Discuss anything tennis related from the players to the latest tournaments. I play tennis once and a while, love the sport.

[Iron Fist]

Wow, not that many fans huh?

[FaT_tONle]

I don't get why no one watches the sport... I mean I only watch the majors but still... its pretty compelling stuff... even the women's side... the William's sister always draw some juice in the media... Sharapova... all those ova's... some of them are pretty hot... but women's tennis is women's tennis... its all about the men's side... and what has hurt the sport the most is that the American players suck d***... A-Rod can't get out of his own way against the top players these days... and Blake is exciting but he is WAY TOO inconsistent... and he can pretty much get blown away by any player in the world on any given match... I love watching Federer, Nadal, and this new kid Djocovic... gonna make for some more epic grand slam finals in the future... I just don't see the fire in Federer though... its just so automatic with him... he does a poor job selling himself... Nadal is too reserved off the court as well but obviously a beast when he is on it... he and Djocovic are the future really... but until we get the big time American player... it is what it is...

[fu manchu]

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[Immortalfire]

The men's team at UGA is consistently one of the best in the nation. They went undefeated and won the big 'un last year.

[Iron Fist]

Did anyone see that Federer lost in the opening round of the Dubai open to Murray? I mean really, I think Fed is going to lose the #1 ranking this year.

[NewYorkSpider]

I believe he's lost two in a row.

[Iron Fist]

Yes, he lost in the Austrailian Open. :up:

[Mal'Akai]

Wow. Odd that no one is discussing Wimbledon at all. Hell, there wasn't even any discussion about the French Open, either. Weird.

[Marx]

Did anyone see that Federer lost in the opening round of the Dubai open to Murray? I mean really, I think Fed is going to lose the #1 ranking this year.

Wow. Odd that no one is discussing Wimbledon at all. Hell, there wasn't even any discussion about the French Open, either. Weird.

I'm glad to see a thread on tennis! I was actually coming to start one or look for one. :yay:

If Federer loses Wimbledon, he'll lose the number 1 ranking. It's going to be interesting, but the match he had today appeared to be in true "Federer Form." I really enjoy watching him and Nadal.

[Groovetopia]

Venus just beat Serena to win Wimbledon. Her first time beating her sister there.

[Marx]

Maybe they'll have the doubles championship too!

[Kargo Warrior]

Unbelieveble final!!!

Nadal was up 6:4,6:4,3:3 and had 0:40 at Federer's serve but he lost the 3 set in the tie break...in the 4 set it went to a tie-break again and Nadal had 2 match points but Federer amazingly pulled it off again.

Now it's 2:2 in the final set but there is a rain delay at the moment.

If you can,go watch this,unreal battle of will and talent.

[Marx]

Unbelieveble final!!!

Nadal was up 6:4,6:4,3:3 and had 0:40 at Federer's serve but he lost the 3 set in the tie break...in the 4 set it went to a tie-break again and Nadal had 2 match points but Federer amazingly pulled it off again.

Now it's 2:2 in the final set but there is a rain delay at the moment.

If you can,go watch this,unreal battle of will and talent.

I hate rain delays! I have been watching this match ALL DAY!!!! (Now they're talking like they might not even get to finish the match today!)

[Kargo Warrior]

Ah...sigh...well what can i say...congrats to Rafa

[Bim]

That was one of the most amazing and nerve wrecking tennis games i've ever watched in my life :hehe:

I was pulling for Rafa, so needless to say i'm oh so happy right now... amazing job :woot:... it must be said both players played amazing tennis :yay:

[Marx]

What an amazing match! One of the best I've ever seen...it was nice seeing Rafa win...both played tremendously though!

Wow...what a match.

[Poetic Chaos]

I was terrified that entire match that Fed would pull his usual piss and make a comeback. Very satisfied with the results though.

[Ahura Mazda]

What an incredible match. Those two are heads and shoulders above the rest. Rafa really has the edge now beating Federer on grass.

[chamber-music]

Nedal and Federer on their good days are in a different league to all the other men in Tennis. The other players really need to step their game up.

Murray has a good future ahead of him. He just needs to keep developing like he has been when his not injured. A few less drop shoots would help too.

Rod***** game is too much the same. He needs to expand what he can do on the court but I don't think thats possible at his age. His got a big serve but other mens players have overtaken him on court ability.

I liked McEnroe having a dig at Tim Henman when his voice went.

[Mal'Akai]

For those interested, but without The Tennis Channel, the 2nd round of the ATP Masters was played today. Nadl & Jokavich both made it through in straight sets. Federer, on the other hand, lost his match, 2 sets to 1, to Gilles Simon, and unseeded Frenchman. This should hurt Roger in the point standings, but probably not enough to drop him out of the number 1 spot. But, we will have to wait and see how Jokavich & Nadal finish to be sure.

[Marx]

For those interested, but without The Tennis Channel, the 2nd round of the ATP Masters was played today. Nadl & Jokavich both made it through in straight sets. Federer, on the other hand, lost his match, 2 sets to 1, to Gilles Simon, and unseeded Frenchman. This should hurt Roger in the point standings, but probably not enough to drop him out of the number 1 spot. But, we will have to wait and see how Jokavich & Nadal finish to be sure.

Holy crap! :wow:

[Ziggyman]

Ha ha...Upset...Take that Federer!

Too bad for Dancevic...I'm a Canadian boy.

Go Djokovic!

[Marx]

Welcome to the boards Ziggyman! :yay:

[Ziggyman]

...Thanks TheMarx...I'm glad to be here

[Mal'Akai]

Holy crap! :wow:
Yeah. Was very impressive play from the Frenchman. My wife and I are thinking maybe someone on the tour has a Federer voodoo doll, or something.

[Prison Mike]

FINALLY! A tennis thread! This is pretty much the only sport I watch. I'm glad there's a place to discuss it now.

[Raiden]

I don't watch tennis, but I'd watch whenever Sharapova is playing; she's not only good but incredibly good looking. :heart:

[Mal'Akai]

I don't watch tennis, but I'd watch whenever Sharapova is playing; she's not only good but incredibly good looking. :heart:
Also, she's 6'2" and a screamer.

[Marx]

Yeah. Was very impressive play from the Frenchman. My wife and I are thinking maybe someone on the tour has a Federer voodoo doll, or something.

It looks like Federer may be human after all.

[Ziggyman]

^It is easy to say that ever since Wimbledon, he has been on the down fall but, the rise of his fall does seem to be gaining some steam as shown yesterday against Simon.

It's good to see that our little Roger's Cup is catching an audience there south of the boarder...:woot:

[Marx]

^It is easy to say that ever since Wimbledon, he has been on the down fall but, the rise of his fall does seem to be gaining some steam as shown yesterday against Simon.

It's good to see that our little Roger's Cup is catching an audience there south of the boarder...:woot:

Federer's invincibility couldn't last forever. I think a slight downturn is only normal and natural. I was happy that Nadal was finally able to beat him at Wimbledon.

[Ziggyman]

Federer's invincibility couldn't last forever. I think a slight downturn is only normal and natural. I was happy that Nadal was finally able to beat him at Wimbledon.

Ye, same...I've never really warmed up myself towards Federer, I don't usually like the favourites, but I was glad Nadal won...Hoping Djokovic can defend his title up here!

And if Roger goes out during your Open (U.S.) then...I think something is up!

The Rapture anybody...?

[Marx]

Ye, same...I've never really warmed up myself towards Federer, I don't usually like the favourites, but I was glad Nadal won...Hoping Djokovic can defend his title up here!

And if Roger goes out during your Open (U.S.) then...I think something is up!

The Rapture anybody...?

I always enjoy watching the favs play. It makes the matches really interesting. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Federer, but I like Rafa and Novak alot too. Hopefully they both will keep on winning!

[Ziggyman]

I always enjoy watching the favs play. It makes the matches really interesting. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Federer, but I like Rafa and Novak alot too. Hopefully they both will keep on winning!

I agree, the Wimbledon final has been great for 2 years straight with the Rafa-Roger match ups...But to me, more of my favourite matches have been lower tier people, partially because they have nothing to lose, like Simon.

My favourite player would have to be Andre Agassi...Just wondering if you guys share the same view?

Who do you guys like/your favourite?

[Marx]

I agree, the Wimbledon final has been great for 2 years straight with the Rafa-Roger match ups...But to me, more of my favourite matches have been lower tier people, partially because they have nothing to lose, like Simon.

My favourite player would have to be Andre Agassi...Just wondering if you guys share the same view?

Who do you guys like/your favourite?

It's really hard for me to pick a favorite. Sampras was great too!

[Ziggyman]

...Another upset...Roddick ousted by Cilic...A 19-yr old Croatian...At Roger's Cup.

[Mal'Akai]

And Djokovic has lost to Andy Murray. Now only Nadal remains from the top 3. He next faces Murray.

For all the updates on the current ATP Masters Series...
http://www.atptennis.com/1/en/home/

[Mal'Akai]

It's good to see that our little Roger's Cup is catching an audience there south of the boarder...:woot:
My wife didn't subscribe to The Tennis Channel for nothing.

[Mal'Akai]

Roger's Cup final will be Rafael Nadal vs. Nicolas Kiefer.

Also, if Nadal wins this tounament, and the next on in Cincinatti, and if Roger Federer get's knocked out before the quarterfinals, Nadal takes the #1 spot.

[Marx]

Roger's Cup final will be Rafael Nadal vs. Nicolas Kiefer.

Also, if Nadal wins this tounament, and the next on in Cincinatti, and if Roger Federer get's knocked out before the quarterfinals, Nadal takes the #1 spot.

Hopefully Rafa wins!

[Ziggyman]

...Underdog man speaking...Hope it's an upset...

[Mal'Akai]

Roger's Cup final will be Rafael Nadal vs. Nicolas Kiefer.
And Nadal won it!. Now if he can just win the next one, and if Roger Federer gets knocked out before the quarterfinals. We will have a new #1!!

[Ahura Mazda]

Well Nadal is virtually number 1 based on his performance the past 3 months. I don't really like him though.

I miss the days of Agassi and Sampras.

[Marx]

And Nadal won it!. Now if he can just win the next one, and if Roger Federer gets knocked out before the quarterfinals. We will have a new #1!!

Go Rafa! :applaud

[Bim]

Sit down everyone, this one's huge... Federer just lost at Cincinnati :wow: to Ivo Karlovic :huh: 7-6 (8), 4-6, 7-6 (7). http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3513225

This means that if Nadal wins Cincinnati Masters, he'll be the number one player in the world... GO RAFA!! :applaud

Rafa plays tonight i think, i'm gonna be on the edge of my seat for sure :hehe:

[Ziggyman]

Oh Jebus! Roger seems like a nice guy and all but, I just don't really like him...Go Rafa!

[Marx]

Federer seems to have hit a bump in the road.

[Mal'Akai]

Sit down everyone, this one's huge... Federer just lost at Cincinnati :wow: to Ivo Karlovic :huh: 7-6 (8), 4-6, 7-6 (7). http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3513225

This means that if Nadal wins Cincinnati Masters, he'll be the number one player in the world... GO RAFA!! :applaud

Rafa plays tonight i think, i'm gonna be on the edge of my seat for sure :hehe:
By the way, Karlovic is 6'10" tall!!!!! That right, six feet & ten inches!!! Tallest man in tennis.

[Marx]

By the way, Karlovic is 6'10" tall!!!!! That right, six feet & ten inches!!! Tallest man in tennis.

I don't how in the world you can defend the court against someone that big! :huh:

[Mal'Akai]

The quarterfinals are set for the Cincinnati tounament.
The left side
I. Karlovic v. P. Kohlschreiber (Again worth noting, Karlovic is F***ING 6'10"!!!!! While poor little Kohlschreiber is 5'10".)
with the winner to face the winner of...
C. Moya v. A. Murray

The right side
E. Gulbis v. N. Djokovic
with the winner to face the winner of...
N. Lapentti v. R. Nadal

My picks for the semifinals...
Karlovic v. Moya
&
Nadal v. Djokovic

And for the final....
Moya v. Nada!!! This would put Nadal up against his childhood idol for the world's #1 ranking! Talk about drama!

[Bim]

Nadal vs Djokovic should be a great matchup, althought a bit nervewrecking for me :wow: :hehe:

[Prison Mike]

is this tournament on ESPN or ESPN 2? I don't get the Tennis channel and the only times I can watch tennis is during the grand slams.

[Marx]

is this tournament on ESPN or ESPN 2? I don't get the Tennis channel and the only times I can watch tennis is during the grand slams.

Yeah it's on ESPN.

[Mal'Akai]

Update time....

Karlovic has beat Kohlschreiber and will next face Murray in the quarterfinals. Also, Djokovic has beaten Gulbis and will next face Nadal.

In Nadal news...
With his win today, he will take over the number one ranking when they update in a couple weeks. If he wins this tournement however, he will take #1 on Monday. That's right folks, Federer's reign as #1 in the world is almost over. It ends either Monday, or in two weeks, but there is nothing poor Roger can do to stop his drop to #2.

[Prison Mike]

yes! Nadal #1!!

[Mal'Akai]

The final is set for the Cincinnati tournement.

Andy Murray v. Novak Djokovic

Djokovic beat Nadal last night, but Rafa still gets the number 1 ranking when they update in a couple weeks.

[Marx]

The final is set for the Cincinnati tournement.

Andy Murray v. Novak Djokovic

Djokovic beat Nadal last night, but Rafa still gets the number 1 ranking when they update in a couple weeks.

I'm pulling for Novak! :yay:

[Mal'Akai]

I'm pulling for Novak! :yay:
Murray won, 7-6,7-6. Sorry, dude.

[Silver Knight]

I just found this thread.

Federer faces Toursanov in the first round of the Olympics. Nadal faces Starace.

[Marx]

I just found this thread.

Federer faces Toursanov in the first round of the Olympics. Nadal faces Starace.

Welcome to the thread! :oldrazz:

The Olympics should be fun to watch!

[Ziggyman]

Welcome to the thread! :oldrazz:

The Olympics should be fun to watch!

Yes...Indeed!

...Any word on when Nadal is officially number one?

[Marx]

Yes...Indeed!

...Any word on when Nadal is officially number one?

I believe by August 18. If not before.

[Silver Knight]

Welcome to the thread! :oldrazz:

The Olympics should be fun to watch!
Thanks for the welcome.

Yes...Indeed!

...Any word on when Nadal is officially number one?
Aug 18th is the day.

[Ziggyman]

Ahh...Thanks there guys...

...It's an end of an era...!

[Marx]

Ahh...Thanks there guys...

...It's an end of an era...!

I think Federer's streak as the number 1 ranking is something like 230+ weeks.

[Silver Knight]

Ahh...Thanks there guys...

...It's an end of an era...!
And a start of a new one..

[Ziggyman]

And a start of a new one..

...Possibly...

[Silver Knight]

I think Fed will either win the Gold or the US Open.

I want to see the Champ in him rise again.

[Mal'Akai]

Breaking news in the world of Olympic tennis....

Federer hast lost to James Blake in the quarterfinals.

The semifinals are now set as follows...

James Blake (USA) v. Fernando Gonzalez (Chile)
And....
Novac Djokovic (Serbia) v. Rafael Nadal (Spain)

Not sure how the bronze gets awarded here, but should be interesting.

[Marx]

Breaking news in the world of Olympic tennis....

Federer hast lost to James Blake in the quarterfinals.

The semifinals are now set as follows...

James Blake (USA) v. Fernando Gonzalez (Chile)
And....
Novac Djokovic (Serbia) v. Rafael Nadal (Spain)

Not sure how the bronze gets awarded here, but should be interesting.

That's going to be a great match!

[Ziggyman]

Oh....Hells yes!^

[Ziggyman]

The Serbians seem to have a very strong team...!

[Bim]

I'm looking forward to the Nadal vs Djokovic one... go Rafa! :woot:

[Mal'Akai]

Olympic update...

Blake v. Djokovic for the bronze

Nadal v. Gonzalez for the gold

[Silver Knight]

Rafa will take home the GOLD!

[Mal'Akai]

Nadal Wins The Gold!!!!!!

[Silver Knight]

Gold today. Number 1 tomorow.

Rafael liveing the good life..

[Marx]

Nadal Wins The Gold!!!!!!

:applaud

[Mal'Akai]

Here are the official rankings.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n237/mkrolfe/ranks.jpg

And for any doubters...
http://www.atptennis.com/3/en/rankings/

[Bim]

I'm so happy Rafa won gold... he really earned that #1 ranking :applaud

[Ziggyman]

Anyone watching U.S. Open?

[Ziggyman]

Oh...The Blake/Young game was great!

...So close...Bittersweet for Americans!

[Prison Mike]

who won between blake and young? I fell asleep watching it.

[Silver Knight]

Blake in 5.

Nadal was supposed to debut his new look but he backed out last minute.

[Silver Knight]

I found this on a tennis forum:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1219...googlenews_wsj

[Prison Mike]

Blake in 5.

Nadal was supposed to debut his new look but he backed out last minute.

thanks.

yeah, I read that article in the wall street journal about nadal delaying his wardrobe debut. maybe he'll have it for the austrailian open?

[Silver Knight]

Yes for the Aus Open he will have blue top with sleeves and shorter shorts.

[Ziggyman]

Yeah...I heard about that...

Sleeves...Now we can't see his ever bulging biceps...

[Silver Knight]

Enjoy them for the rest of the year..

[Poetic Chaos]

dammit ivanovic...

[Ziggyman]

Yeah...That was a shocker!

[Silver Knight]

Ana has been playing really bad since she won the French.

[Bim]

Who watched US Open last night?

I cant believe all the missed chances Venus had against Serena.. i must admit, i was pulling for Venus, but Serena just got it done.

Fish vs Nadal: i got a bit nervous in the first set as Fish won it, but then it was Nadal all the way :woot:

[Silver Knight]

Djokovic vs Roddick tonight should be good.

[Ziggyman]

Go Novak!

Looks like Roger will make the semis...:whatever:

[Marx]

Go Novak!

Looks like Roger will make the semis...:whatever:

Are we not very excited about that Ziggy? :hehe:

[Ziggyman]

Are we not very excited about that Ziggy? :hehe:

Well...For some reason...I like him more now that he's second...But I don't want him to win...

I think the winner of Roddick vs. Djokovic will decide the winner of the tourney!

[Ziggyman]

...I don't think Novak deserved that kind of response from the crowd...But maybe like how Andy's comments fueled him to win...The crowd will fuel him to beat Roger...

[Silver Knight]

Hopeing for a Rafa v Fed final.

LETS GOOO!!

[Ziggyman]

Hopeing for a Rafa v Fed final.

LETS GOOO!!

Hoping for a Rafa v Nole final!

[Poetic Chaos]

Djokovic is such a villain! hahahah man that was awesome.

[Silver Knight]

Hoping for a Rafa v Nole final!
Novak wont survive the NY crowd tomorow.

[Poetic Chaos]

I hope Djoka pulls it out and bumps Fed's ass to 3.

[Ziggyman]

I hope Djoka pulls it out and bumps Fed's ass to 3.

Hells yes!

Novak did not deserve that response...From the crowd!

[#1Batmanfan]

gooo serina !!

[Prison Mike]

Serena won!

[Silver Knight]

Well done Serena.

I hope Roger kicks Andy's ass tomorow.

[Kargo Warrior]

Roger!!!:applaud:applaud The maestro did it again!

[Silver Knight]

The King is back.

Long live the king.

[FaT_tONle]

Well done Serena.

I hope Roger kicks Andy's ass tomorow.

Doesn't Rafa Federer get old after a while... Tennis needs some new blood in there. But Tennis desperately needs an American player... hopefully this Querry kid can step up his game... Blake and Roddick are a pair of jokes...

[Ziggyman]

Doesn't Rafa Federer get old after a while... Tennis needs some new blood in there. But Tennis desperately needs an American player... hopefully this Querry kid can step up his game... Blake and Roddick are a pair of jokes...

Why does tennis need an American payer...?

[FaT_tONle]

So America can get back into Tennis again?

[Silver Knight]

Doesn't Rafa Federer get old after a while... Tennis needs some new blood in there. But Tennis desperately needs an American player... hopefully this Querry kid can step up his game... Blake and Roddick are a pair of jokes...
No, did you watch Wimbledon?

Nothing is better then a Nadalv Federer final.

[FaT_tONle]

We've never seen Nadal Federer on a Hardcourt in a major... so we don't know how good that matchup can be. Murray is a better hard court player than Nadal.

[Kargo Warrior]

We've never seen Nadal Federer on a Hardcourt in a major... so we don't know how good that matchup can be. Murray is a better hard court player than Nadal.

As is Djokovic.

[FaT_tONle]

Edit

[The Englishman]

So America can get back into Tennis again?
What a load of ********!!

[chamber-music]

Murray is getting better but his gonna have to step it up another level if he wants win some majors.

As for the American tennis player thing. If your a fan of Tennis your not gonna watch it just because someone shares the same nationality as you. Nadal and Federer are playing some of the best tennis ever right now and it would be silly to not watch it because they from another country unless your xenophobic

[FaT_tONle]

What a load of ********!!

Well America isn't going to get into tennis as it did back in the Agassi, Sampras, Conners, Macs, days etc. It doesn't hurt a sport to be popular in one of the biggest sports marketing nations in the world... a lot more so than Britain and the rest of Europe COMBINED... you can downplay that all you want. Those are the facts. I mean as good as the rivalry is now between a couple of pairs of players on both the womens and mens side... that only appeals to Tennis fans... but it doesn't reach outside that box.

[Poetic Chaos]

As long as Federer doesn't regain the #1 ranking by the end of the year, I'm satisfied with this season.

[Silver Knight]

He wont, but he will get it back next year.

That is for sure.

[Ziggyman]

He wont, but he will get it back next year.

That is for sure.

Not if...Nole wins Aurailia and Nadal wins French and Wimbledon...

If its basically a repeat of last year...Roger won't get it back...

He basically needs 3 majors to do so...

[Lone Wolf]

The Australian Open begins Monday. Personally I think Murray's gotten better. He's started this year off well and has definitely improved his game. If he keeps it up he might have a good shot at making it to the final.

I also think Nadal will probably make it to the semi's again this year.

[Silver Knight]

Federer or Murray will win it.

[Iron Fist]

Novak or Federer FTW.

[Poetic Chaos]

130 degrees court temperature. That's obnoxious. Why the hell do they even have a retractable roof if they're not gonna use it with that kinda heat? It's not like they'll ever get to use it for rain. Kudos to Andy for being fit enough but I don't blame Djokovic for that retirement.

[Marx]

130 degrees court temperature. That's obnoxious. Why the hell do they even have a retractable roof if they're not gonna use it with that kinda heat? It's not like they'll ever get to use it for rain. Kudos to Andy for being fit enough but I don't blame Djokovic for that retirement.

That is a ridiculous court temperature.

[FaT_tONle]

I am hoping for Roddick Nadal... Roddick for the win. The guy has really battled back from a lot. Hope he gets another one.

[Marx]

I am hoping for Roddick Nadal... Roddick for the win. The guy has really battled back from a lot. Hope he gets another one.

That would be a great match!

[Ziggyman]

Isn't that a tad bit biased...?

Seems like everyone thinks that Novak's a puss cause of all his retirements...

[Iron Fist]

Novak just runs out of gas is all...shame cause I was rooting for him. :o So I think Federer will win it. He crushed Del Potro. :up:

[Silver Knight]

Fed v Nadal final.

LETS GO!

[Iron Fist]

It could happen, but Tsonga is playing very well....I think he could beat Verdasco and Nadal.

Also, does this Aussie Open count for the most retirements? How many have there been? 7? :huh:

[Silver Knight]

It could happen, but Tsonga is playing very well....I think he could beat Verdasco and Nadal.

Also, does this Aussie Open count for the most retirements? How many have there been? 7? :huh:
Its very very hot out there so it does not really suprise me.

I think Verdasco will beat Tsonga today. We shall see.

[Poetic Chaos]

Verdascowned!

[SonikDeath]

Im hoping for a Federer vs Nadal final. I want Federer to get his revenge.

Federer absolutely destroyed Del Potro during their match. :D

[Iron Fist]

So Tsonga lost......Verdasco is on fire, good for him. :up:

Can't wait for Roddick vs. Federer.

[Ahura Mazda]

Why do I get the feeling it will be another Nadal / Federer final.... :(

[FaT_tONle]

Maybe we will have a four peat... of Rafa/Federer finals in one year.

[Ziggyman]

Maybe we will have a four peat... of Rafa/Federer finals in one year.

No way...

Novak will win a major this year...!

[BlackLantern]

Why do I get the feeling it will be another Nadal / Federer final.... :(

then the other men should play better and beat these guys....what are you pouting about?

[Silver Knight]

Why do I get the feeling it will be another Nadal / Federer final.... :(
Hopefully it will be another epic. :woot: :word:

[Poetic Chaos]

Of course they close the roof for queen Serena's match when the court temperature was 20-30 degrees less than the Roddick/Djokovic match. ********.

Am I the only one who feels weird seeing Nadal with sleeves and shorts? He's been rockin' the capris and sleeveless for as long as I can remember.

[FaT_tONle]

That is what separates the women from the boys.... so when is the men's semi exactly... don't tell me 3:30 am.

[BlackLantern]

Well they are in Australia and there is a time difference....they have been replaying the matches at night though

[Iron Fist]

That is what separates the women from the boys.... so when is the men's semi exactly... don't tell me 3:30 am.

It is most likely at that time as usual. But they replay it in the morning/afternoon. Who knows though, it could start at 9 at night.

[Silver Knight]

No way...

Novak will win a major this year...!
No he wont.

[Kargo Warrior]

No he wont.

I agree.He stands little-to-none chance of winning Roland Garros and Wimbledon...and i don't see how he can beat Roger at the US.

Anyway Federer will beat Roddick tonight,his style of play is perfectly suited for the Swiss,their head to head of 15-2 says it all.

While in the other semi i hope for an upset by Verdasco similar to the one Tsonga did last year.

[Ziggyman]

He lost to Roddick because it was a day match...If it was a night match...Roddick doesn't have a chance...

But anyways...I think Novak has a good shot at U.S. Open...

[Iron Fist]

Hey I thought Novak was going to beat Roddick and Roddick ended up taking two sets off him. So anything can happen tonight....

[BlackLantern]

Dementieva is leading the second set

[Kargo Warrior]

As expected Roger gave Roddick another lesson...1 more win for equaling Sampras' record.

King Roger indeed.

[Iron Fist]

Dementieva is leading the second set

Safina vs. Serenea for the final. :up:

As expected Roger gave Roddick another lesson...1 more win for equaling Sampras' record.

King Roger indeed.

King indeed. But Roddick put up a good fight. He's really a changed player ever since switching coaches. You can just tell by the way his strokes are.

[Kargo Warrior]

Safina vs. Serenea for the final. :up:



King indeed. But Roddick put up a good fight. He's really a changed player ever since switching coaches. You can just tell by the way his strokes are.

I agree,Roddick did play some nice tennis but on the other hand he still makes some ilogical mistakes against Federer's style like his constant rushing to the net without a plan.

But i believe he will be in supreme form for the USOpen.

[BlackLantern]

Federer plays a systematic, near flawless game.....I think he's a Terminator

[Marx]

Federer plays a systematic, near flawless game.....I think he's a Terminator

You may be right... :ninja:

[Silver Knight]

Federer vs Nadal has the the ingredients to be an epic.

[BlackLantern]

their last match was the epitome of Tennis...

[Marx]

Federer vs Nadal has the the ingredients to be an epic.

Very true. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[FaT_tONle]

How better can a tennis match be than last year's Wimbeldon? I just wish we didn't get all those rain delays in between. I don't think I'll ever see a tennis match that good ever in my life. The first hard court Nadal Federer inal would be interesting... but Nadal has a knack for choking on these hard courts before the final.

[Marx]

How better can a tennis match be than last year's Wimbeldon? I just wish we didn't get all those rain delays in between. I don't think I'll ever see a tennis match that good ever in my life. The first hard court Nadal Federer inal would be interesting... but Nadal has a knack for choking on these hard courts before the final.

I agree. That was the best match I think I've ever seen. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[BlackLantern]

there are very few venues in sports that are as imposing and motivating as Center Court at Wimbledon.....

[Kargo Warrior]

I hate Nadal...there's not a luckier SOB than him...2 double faults in the deciding game?You dont get luckier than that...Verdasco had more than 100 winners and still lost.

Such a shame...now Federer is rested and if he doesn't beat this Nadal who just spent 5:30 hours playing i will conclude that Nadal is better than Federer without a doubt.

But still..Federer in 3.

[Silver Knight]

Epic match. Epic.

[Iron Fist]

I agree,Roddick did play some nice tennis but on the other hand he still makes some ilogical mistakes against Federer's style like his constant rushing to the net without a plan.

But i believe he will be in supreme form for the USOpen.

No doubt. :up:

Federer plays a systematic, near flawless game.....I think he's a Terminator

:lmao:

I hate Nadal...there's not a luckier SOB than him...2 double faults in the deciding game?You dont get luckier than that...Verdasco had more than 100 winners and still lost.

Such a shame...now Federer is rested and if he doesn't beat this Nadal who just spent 5:30 hours playing i will conclude that Nadal is better than Federer without a doubt.

But still..Federer in 3.

I'm thinking The Fed Express in 3 too. :bow: Horrible way for Verdasco to lose though.

Also, I know the guy who sat behind Verdasco's coach would you believe. :hehe:

[Silver Knight]

No doubt. :up:



:lmao:



I'm thinking The Fed Express in 3 too. :bow: Horrible way for Verdasco to lose though.

Also, I know the guy who sat behind Verdasco's coach would you believe. :hehe:The black man with the green top?

[Lone Wolf]

Good match between Nadal and Verdasco. Looking forward to another Federer/Nadal final, possibly seeing the match ending in four sets.

[Ziggyman]

I thought that Verdasco deserved to win...He basically out matched Nadal by a tad but those two damn double faults killed him...

[BlackLantern]

its always the little things....

[Ziggyman]

Can't argue with the little things...!

[Marx]

Federer/Nadal! (Should be good!)

[Silver Knight]

Federer/Nadal! (Should be good!)
Indeed.

[Kargo Warrior]

Serena absolutelly dominated Safina...a poor final from a neutral perspective but a great performance by Serena nevertheless.

[Iron Fist]

The black man with the green top?

Yes, I believe he was wearing the same shirt Verdasco was wearing. His name is Garry Toussaint, he's on facebook. :up:

Serena absolutelly dominated Safina...a poor final from a neutral perspective but a great performance by Serena nevertheless.

Also, now Serena is number one in the world.

[FaT_tONle]

So when is this Nadal/Federer match airing in the U.S?

[BlackLantern]

Sunday morning 3:30 am i will probably be up already anyway

[Iron Fist]

It's amazing how so many entered yet 1 and 2 are in the finals. It's really great to think about.

[Silver Knight]

Yes they are clearly in another class.

[Iron Fist]

Indeed. :up: I can't wait for the final. I'm debating whether to say up for it or not cause I know it's going to repeat....

[BlackLantern]

I might nap and then just set my alarm for 3:15...watch it and then go back to bed as it is going to be sunday

[Iron Fist]

Good idea. :o

[BlackLantern]

and I am surprised as Kurt Fowler is really good at calling tennis....

[Silver Knight]

Indeed. :up: I can't wait for the final. I'm debating whether to say up for it or not cause I know it's going to repeat....
Nothing beats watching it live!

[Poetic Chaos]

Majors are pretty much divided among the ranked Top 3 or 4 players every year. People get stranded within the Top 10 but out of the Top 5 for years, not winning a single major.

[BlackLantern]

then they should get better....

[Silver Knight]

then they should get better....
Hard work pays off. Just ask Verdasco.

[BlackLantern]

Verdasco played his balls off in that match....He played as well as someone can play against the worlds best tennis player

[Silver Knight]

Exactly. He trained hard in Nov/Dec and his results show that.

[FaT_tONle]

What a bummer fifth set... Federer cracks again. I am starting to think Nadal is going to catch Sampras before Federer the way this thing is going... 4 Frenchs.... Wimbeldon, Aussie. The guy is a machine. Now can he do what Federer never did? Run the table in all four majors in a year. He'll be the favorite... but the U.S Open usually gets the better of Nadal. Won't be shocked if Federer doesn't even win a major this year.

[Silver Knight]

I feel sorry for Roger.

Well done Rafa.

[Silver Knight]

What a bummer fifth set... Federer cracks again. I am starting to think Nadal is going to catch Sampras before Federer the way this thing is going... 4 Frenchs.... Wimbeldon, Aussie. The guy is a machine. Now can he do what Federer never did? Run the table in all four majors in a year. He'll be the favorite... but the U.S Open usually gets the better of Nadal. Won't be shocked if Federer doesn't even win a major this year.
Federer will win Wimbledon this year.

[BlackLantern]

Federers body language said it all during the last couple games....he was like "This mother****er just won't go away"

[Silver Knight]

Exactly. He will rise again.

[Prison Mike]

will they repeat the match? I didn't stay awake to see it at 3:30. :csad:

[Iron Fist]

It was a great match, I missed some of the start cause I woke up near 4:30 :o, but it's ok I'll watch the repeat. There's no doubt Nadal is in Federer's head, he's just got his number. I really wanted to see Federer win, it must be killing him that he's so close to tieing Sampras but can't yet reach it. I agree with SK, I think Federer will win Wimbledon this year aswell.

and I am surprised as Kurt Fowler is really good at calling tennis....

He's called many matches before. :up:

Nothing beats watching it live!

Yes, it's also even better when you're in attendance. :bow:

Federers body language said it all during the last couple games....he was like "This mother****er just won't go away"

Tell me about it, he's really let it get to him.

will they repeat the match? I didn't stay awake to see it at 3:30. :csad:

ESPN ususally repeats it in the afternoon or around 8-9 at night. Just keep checking every hour if you can. :up:

[Poetic Chaos]

VAMOS! So glad Pete's record is safe til at least Wimbledon. Even though I can't stand Federer I had to feel for him when he started crying which I've never seen in a second place acceptance speech.

[Iron Fist]

He lives for the sport, I felt sorry for him too.

[BlackLantern]

ESPN2 will replay both the women and mens final starting at 3pm (eastern) this afternoon

[Iron Fist]

ESPN2 will replay both the women and mens final starting at 3pm (eastern) this afternoon

Good, thanks man. :bow:

[Silver Knight]

^Man I love that bow emotion, its awesome.

Both Rafa and Roger are great champions. Hopefully one day Federer will win the French but I think the sun has set on that one.

[BlackLantern]

I love Rafas fans....Tennis crowds actually have some life now

[Iron Fist]

^Man I love that bow emotion, its awesome.

Both Rafa and Roger are great champions. Hopefully one day Federer will win the French but I think the sun has set on that one.

Who know what will happen about the French Open this year. :hehe:

[Silver Knight]

Nadal wont drop a set again, as well as wearing a pink polo.

[Marx]

What a great match!

[Marx]

What a bummer fifth set... Federer cracks again. I am starting to think Nadal is going to catch Sampras before Federer the way this thing is going... 4 Frenchs.... Wimbeldon, Aussie. The guy is a machine. Now can he do what Federer never did? Run the table in all four majors in a year. He'll be the favorite... but the U.S Open usually gets the better of Nadal. Won't be shocked if Federer doesn't even win a major this year.

I wouldn't close the door on Federer just yet.

[Bim]

Great match for sure, and congrats to Rafa on another amazing win over Roger, I LOVE THAT! :hehe:

I gotta say though, wassup with Federer crying? :huh: i could understand that if he would have won and tied with pete, but was it just cause he lost? it was a what the... moment for me.

[Iron Fist]

It's not the first time he's cried, he's apologized for it before.

[Iron Fist]

I don't mean to laugh, but what are the odds of a tennis player killing a pigeon? :hehe:

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[Iron Fist]

Edit. :ninja:

[Iron Fist]

For those that missed it, here's Federer's acceptance speech:

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[Bim]

I don't mean to laugh, but what are the odds of a tennis player killing a pigeon? :hehe:

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Geez :hehe:

[Kargo Warrior]

Way to go Roger!!

Finally beat Nadal on clay

[Silver Knight]

Nadal was super tired man.

Anyways Rafa will win Roland Garros with ease.

[Kargo Warrior]

Nadal was super tired man.

Anyways Rafa will win Roland Garros with ease.

He was super tired at the Aussie Open too and yet he won...today Federer outplayed him plain and simple and didn't crumble mentally like he usually does.

[FaT_tONle]

Federer will be back in the ****ters during the French. Nadal has basically outplayed him on every level and is by far the superior player.

[FaT_tONle]

Sisters win boys tennis title.

One of this year's AA boys' tennis doubles champions in western Pennsylvania wears pigtails and a skirt.

Her partner is her older sister.

The Timkos – Karli, a senior, and Tanya, a sophomore, both students at Chartiers-Houston High – won the boys AA Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League doubles title on May 1.

The championship was a "repeat" of sorts. The sisters won the girls' AA doubles state championship last year without dropping a set the entire season. When they couldn't find enough players to field a team this year, they had a choice – play no matches until the sectional tournaments and then play singles only, or join the boys team and play all year.

"I wasn't going to leave her hanging," Karli said.

The result? Karli was the top seed on the boys team and went 22-0 on the season. Tanya was the second seed and went 20-2, losing twice to the same opponent. Thanks to their nearly automatic two points, the team went 19-3 on the year.

Once postseason tournaments began, they reunited as doubles partners, winning sectionals and then defeating Tin Chu and Drew Gallatin of Thomas Jefferson High 6-2, 6-1 in the finals of the WPIAL regionals.

Naturally, their victory against the boys has attracted a lot of attention, but the sisters are taking it all in stride.

"It's a big deal, but to us, it's just like, 'This is high school tennis. This is what we're here for,' " Tanya said.

The sisters began playing together about eight years ago, eventually training with an Italian coach, Mario Fratangelo, who pushed them several hours a day. Eventually, they reached top-10 rankings in their age groups in the United States Tennis Association's Middle States region.

The sisters said their reputations preceded them and that their male teammates this year were glad to have them on the team. Their opponents generally were aware of their rankings and didn't seem particularly embarrassed about losing to girls – though it didn't help when Tanya wore bows, pigtails and a skirt on the court.



Tanya Timko
Naturally outgoing and friendly, Karli said she tried to make friends before matches, though she's not sure if she was doing it out of habit or if she was trying to break the tension. Their beaten opponents usually shook their hands like gentlemen.

"Most of them were good sports," Karli said. "We came across a couple of bad apples."

The two players have contrasting styles. While Karli hits a big serve and groundstrokes, Tanya is more of a finesse player with good hands at the net. Both hit two-handed backhands, though Karli said she likes to run around hers. Big Sis wins when they play each other.

They come from an athletic family. Their father, Mike, was a quarterback at West Virginia, while their mother, Shari, was an all-American gymnast at WVU. Shari's sister also was a gymnast – Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton. Meanwhile, a grandfather played minor league baseball in the New York Yankees' system, a cousin was a state champion wrestler and a sister, Jaclyn, plays softball at Robert Morris.

"We had so many big footprints to fill, and we just wanted to make some new ones of our own," Karli said.

Karli will play college tennis for Marshall next year, while Tanya will begin seriously considering her options her junior year. It will be the first time she will play tennis without her sister, but she won't lack for hitting partners and is still weighing what she will do when tennis season rolls around.

"It's kind of out there," Tanya said. "I can either have a season and play on the boys' team or have no season and play just against girls."

The sisters are looking forward to playing in the state tournament, and although they aren't as familiar with their potential opponents, they are confident they will do well.

And the whole "Battle of the Sexes" thing?

"We don't really care," Karli said. "We just go out there and play our games. We're in this for us. We're not doing it for anyone else. … We don't care if they're boys or girls. We just want to win."

http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=946900

To the young gentlemen in Pennsylvania... cease to exist as Tennis players. Embarassing... :csad:

[Prison Mike]

the French Open starts in less than a week!

[Marx]

the French Open starts in less than a week!

:applaud

[Silver Knight]

Rafa v Roger final. Rafa wins in 4 sets.

[Prison Mike]

so how many grandslams does Roger have left in him? Do you think he'll be able to surpass Sampras' record? I'm not sure how many he has so far (maybe 12 or 13) but Roger is going to have to work twice as hard to even get one slam.

[Silver Knight]

He will finish with 16 I think.

[Kargo Warrior]

Rafa v Roger final. Rafa wins in 4 sets.

So much for that :o...

Now it's time for Roger to take over :woot:

[Prison Mike]

I am shocked! Nadal lost in the 4th round! I guess everything is riding on Federer now. Could be his first French Open win!

[Silver Knight]

Im in shock!! Its Feds title to lose now. If he does not win it this year he never will.

[FaT_tONle]

Federer will find a way to choke it... the guy is basically Pete Sampras II.

[Marx]

Im in shock!! Its Feds title to lose now. If he does not win it this year he never will.

Truer words were never spoken.

[Silver Knight]

Thanks mate.

[Kargo Warrior]

Federer will find a way to choke it... the guy is basically Pete Sampras II.

I've been waiting to quote this nonsense for days,but after this excellent comeback i coudnt resist.

58 titles,13 grand slams,20 STRAIGHT GS semifinals...and 4 consecutive Rolland Garros finals,on clay,which is his weakest surface.

You're right,losing to Nadal in epic matches makes you a choker.

Federer is not losing the final,not this year,not a chance.

[Poetic Chaos]

Federer not beating Nadal to get his only French = lame

[Silver Knight]

Federer is one match away from history.

[FaT_tONle]

Have you guys seen Soderling? I mean the guy beat freaking Rafeal Nadal... had the guy who beat Nadal earlier already been eliminated then no one would give Roger's opponent a shot in a Final. But this guy beat Nadal and he's still here in case you guys forgot. My money is on Federer... I am pulling for Roger, but the only reason he has the edge is because he has been there. Who would actually be suprised if he mails it in in the fifth set like he has done in these Championships against Nadal?

[Marx]

Federer not beating Nadal to get his only French = lame

Federer is one match away from history.

While it has the potential to be historic (if he wins,) it does seem a little cheap if he doesn't have to beat the best to win it. Rafa is clearly the best on clay.

[Silver Knight]

While it has the potential to be historic (if he wins,) it does seem a little cheap if he doesn't have to beat the best to win it. Rafa is clearly the best on clay.
But he lost to Soderling. Its not Fedrer´s fault Nadal did not make it to the final.

[ord0g]

But he lost to Soderling. Its not Fedrer´s fault Nadal did not make it to the final.
Somehow a lot of Nadal fans seem to think that if Fed wins the FO this year it will be cheapened by the fact that Nadal is a no show in the final which shouldn't be the case. A grand slam win is a grand slam win regardless of who your opponent is. Federer and Soderling have played better tennis than the rest of the field over the past 2 weeks of the tournament and have earnt their right to be in the finals. Nadal didn't.

[Silver Knight]

Exactly. Nothing should take afew from the fact that if Federer wins he deserves the win no matter who he plays and beats in the final.

[Poetic Chaos]

I feel bad for Safina. I would've loved for her to win and shove it in Serena's fat face for that whole "the real number 1" BS.

[Marx]

But he lost to Soderling. Its not Fedrer´s fault Nadal did not make it to the final.

Somehow a lot of Nadal fans seem to think that if Fed wins the FO this year it will be cheapened by the fact that Nadal is a no show in the final which shouldn't be the case. A grand slam win is a grand slam win regardless of who your opponent is. Federer and Soderling have played better tennis than the rest of the field over the past 2 weeks of the tournament and have earnt their right to be in the finals. Nadal didn't.

As I have said, the win will be historic, if in fact he does win. The point remains that a Nadal/Federer final with Federer willing would be a better match.

For the record, I enjoy both men's matches.

[Silver Knight]

Lets go Fed!

I want to see history today.

[Bim]

Well congrats to Roger. But i have an empty kinda feeling about it to be honest.

Federer not beating Nadal to get his only French = lame
Agreed. He made history, but he didnt beat who might be considered one of the best clay players ever to do it, someone who has stopped him every single year before (and made the fight a hard one). I dont want to take away from Soderling cause he did great in beating Rafa, but come on. He had no chance against Roger. This match was Federer's to lose.

[FaT_tONle]

Yeah I agree... he has to beat Nadal at the French one of these years en route to a Championship. Nadal had to beat the Roger at Wimbledon. Federer has yet to beat Nadal at the French. And while Nadal may not catch Federer in majors, if he can string some more Wimbledon Championships and a couple more hard court Championships he will have a strong case to move ahead of Roger on the all-time list.

[Bim]

The way i see it, Rafa might not catch Roger or Pete in majors titles (i dont think he has to to have his place in history), but if at one point he wins the US Open against Federer (which might hapen in the next couple of years), he has a grandslam himself at such a young age and beating the best to win in all surfaces. That would be huge in my opinion.

Very interesting article with the question of the day: Is Roger the best ever? http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/french09/columns/story?columnist=garber_greg&id=4237016

[ord0g]

Nadal won't be able to surpass Roger and Pete in the number of GS wins. A career slam is possible though as he only has to win the USO to complete the collection. He's already proven himself on hardcourt (AO 09) so it's not out of the question. The issue remains that Nadal doesn't have much of a career if he continues to play the physical game that he does which is evident in his current knee problems resulting in his withdrawal from Queens. If he can adjust his game then he will definitely have a shot at matching Federer in terms of on court accomplishments.

[The Riddler]

in their respective primes, sampras would spank federer on hard and grass courts while federer would probably have the edge on clay.

sampras' serve and volley play isn't common today and no one now does it remotely as well as he did; federer would have trouble and get pressured often. sampras' serve is also one of the best in history; his second serve aces were amazing. it'd be an awesome match to see these guys play, but i think sampras would routinely edge federer on 2/3 surfaces.

[Prison Mike]

Congrats to Roger! Let's hope to see nadal in wimbeldon so they can have another showdown. the matches they play together are some of the best in tennis history. their rivalry is epic!

[Marx]

Yeah I agree... he has to beat Nadal at the French one of these years en route to a Championship. Nadal had to beat the Roger at Wimbledon. Federer has yet to beat Nadal at the French. And while Nadal may not catch Federer in majors, if he can string some more Wimbledon Championships and a couple more hard court Championships he will have a strong case to move ahead of Roger on the all-time list.

Those are great points. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[NewYorkSpider]

Love how it took security at least 10 seconds to get to Federer.

[Bim]

Love how it took security at least 10 seconds to get to Federer.
Amazing how stuff like that can still happen in tennis after the whole Monica Seles situation. Makes you wonder about how secure it really is, doesnt it?

[Silver Knight]

Congrats to Roger! Let's hope to see nadal in wimbeldon so they can have another showdown. the matches they play together are some of the best in tennis history. their rivalry is epic!
No doubt.
Love how it took security at least 10 seconds to get to Federer.
Security needs to step up big time.

[Marx]

BREAKING NEWS!

RAFAEL NADAL WITHDRAWS FROM WIMBLEDON
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/19/rafael-nadal-withdraws-fr_n_218190.html

Defending champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon on Friday because of tendinitis in his knees.

He is the first reigning Wimbledon men's champion to not defend the title since Goran Ivanisevic in 2002 _ and only the second in the last 35 years. The grass-court Grand Slam tournament begins Monday.

"I'm just not 100 percent," the No. 1-ranked Nadal said during a news conference at the All England Club. "I'm better than I was a couple of weeks ago, but I just don't feel ready."

His announcement came about 2 1/2 hours after he lost to Stanislas Wawrinka in an exhibition match on grass at the Hurlingham Club in south London.

"Today was the last test," Nadal said. "I didn't feel terrible but not close to my best."

He also lost an exhibition there Thursday against 2002 Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt and, coincidentally, Friday's draw for this year's tournament set those two up for a second-round meeting.

Nadal looked ragged during his straight-set loss against Hewitt on Thursday. But the Spaniard appeared in better condition against Wawrinka, several times racing toward the net for sharp volleys or scurrying along the baseline for winning groundstrokes on the run.

Still, Nadal said he just did not sense that he could win Wimbledon and so he did not want to compete at all.

...looks like another potential chalk mark on Federer's winner's board.