ATP 1000: Monte Carlo (Daily Order Of Play)!

First topic message reminder :

Monte Carlo.... tennis is finally coming home!

After weeks of sleepless nights caused by travelless jetlag, tennis caravan is back to where it belongs and looks best: Europe!

Ahead are a few potentially historically huge months:

Novak Djokovic could be the first man after Rod Laver to hold all 4 slam titles.

He could also be the first man to achieve the Golden slam, if he wins the gold at the Olympics.

All grand dreams, very difficult to achieve, yet, for this grand dreamer, nothing is impossible

Back to Monte Carlo, and the first 1000 Masters even on clay:

Bar Federer's last minute wild-card change of mind, all the best players are in town:

*Legendary Rafael Nadal with his mind-boggling 7 straight tournament wins.
*Novak Djokovic with his mind-boggling 7 straight finals wins over Nadal
*Andy Murray , pressure free and hungry. Could surprise many.
*David Ferrer, the eternal bridesmaid...will give someone a great workout in the semi-final!
*Delpo? No Federer in the draw, may release the "old" smooth powerhouse.

and.....

everybody else except the Biggest clay question mark called Isner, who withdrew from the tournament needing rest and preparation for the remainder of the season.

Official website:

http://www.monte-carlorolexmasters.com/


The Draw:

http://www.monte-carlorolexmasters.com/Share/Event-Draws.aspx?Year=2012&Draw=ms

Easier to follow, PDF version of the draw:

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/410/mds.pdf

Order of play for Wednesday, 17th of April (no PDF version yet):

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=410&Year=2012&Seq=5

Set in the glorious scenery of glittering, breath-taking sparkling Medditeranean vista, I will be there daily in spirit sighing and dreaming....

For Monte Carlo with its vintage charm, class and timeless air of dolce vita is my favourite tournament (let's leave that heart-breaker called Wimbledon out of this conversation just this once!)

I have bought a large vintage poster of Monte Carlo recently, and it hangs framed behind my desk reminding me of those days when the world took its time....and nobody moaned that much ....and ladies wore dresses when they played....and looked and behaved like ladies ....

http://img2.photographersdirect.com/img/16398/wm/pd1802170.jpg

Now, let's get into the mood, shall we?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFabjc6mFk4


AND, last but not the least...

GO NOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!1

Nadal's opponent is so easy for him that he's threatening to finish a match in an hour, or just more - is that a record for him?

Ciao - Everybody -I got a ban for life. Not sure why but that's how it s. I wonder whether Gav will have the guts to leave this message up.

Tenez wrote:Ciao - Everybody -I got a ban for life. Not sure why but that's how it s. I wonder whether Gav will have the guts to leave this message up.

I'm sorry to hear that - sometimes if you keep on pushing it does eventually happen

Tenez wrote:Ciao - Everybody -I got a ban for life. Not sure why but that's how it s. I wonder whether Gav will have the guts to leave this message up.

It was explained as per my pm.
If anyone wishes to discuss this further, please pm me rather than disrupting threads with it.

Tenez wrote:Ciao - Everybody -I got a ban for life. Not sure why but that's how it s. I wonder whether Gav will have the guts to leave this message up.

Oh Ten, this can't be!
Where shall I find you?

From this website are continuously disppearing posters, which is somewath upsetting. Maybe what you just said give as a hint as to why........

I hope at least they leave you your PM for a while so that we can say good bye

I was just about to continue by posting the order of play for tomorrow, I'll let the moaners do it, that's the only reason why Tenez was banned.

Gutless cowards that stalk around forums under different names


It could've also been an order from the higher ranks....no prizes for guessing why. Low.

Another proof we were right.

petition of pm's?

Wawrinka on the verge of knocking out the seeded Almagro. Quite a few surprises so far in Monte Carlo Masters.

I don't get it. Is it what I read? Has Tenez been banned forever? If so, I am greatly disappointed. My heart says that it is time to quit this forum. All the best Tenez.

Manojchandra wrote:I don't get it. Is it what I read? Has Tenez been banned forever? If so, I am greatly disappointed. My heart says that it is time to quit this forum. All the best Tenez.

I'll probably join you. Rafalitas can have this place all to themselves....or they can merge it with Wooffie's.

My pm to Tenez got blocked. I am really really p****d off. This is not fair. Forum moderators, Feel free to ban me. I have never ever crossed any boundaries, even on 606. If this is what British democracy allows to happen.....

If anyone has Tenez's email, please send me a PM. I feel almost a sense of bereavement here.Apologies if I sound OTT.

Manojchandra wrote:My pm to Tenez got blocked. I am really really p****d off. This is not fair. Forum moderators, Feel free to ban me. I have never ever crossed any boundaries, even on 606. If this is what British democracy allows to happen.....

This isnt a democracy, its a private forum run by people who give up their free time.

Ok, I get your point. I hereby quit this forum. Bye everyone.

Gav wrote:
"This isnt a democracy, its a private forum run by people who give up their free time. ."

Yes, but you would need to allow the time to say good bye, otherwise it looks like you have got something to hide......

Jeremy_Kyle wrote:Yes, but you would need to allow the time to say good bye, otherwise it looks like you have got something to hide......

I don't get it. I have nothing whatsoever to hide. I have no aliases. Clean slate. Bye.

Stan Wawrinka has sealed his quarter-final slot at the Monte Carlo Masters against Almagro. Another seed bites the dust.

Manojchandra wrote:

Jeremy_Kyle wrote:Yes, but you would need to allow the time to say good bye, otherwise it looks like you have got something to hide......

I don't get it. I have nothing whatsoever to hide. I have no aliases. Clean slate. Bye.

noooo I was talking to Gav, apologies for the misunderstanding!

posted this on another thread but just add my goodbye to T here as well:

I am really sorry to hear Tenez has been banned. Yes he had controversial views but he was courteous to other posters.

What others who have left laver? Lydian is one of my favourite posters but he often takes himself off for 'time out' - would hate to think he wouldn't be back.

I think it is such a shame - surely one could remove posts if they cross a line but to lose someone like Tenez will actually mean that a lot of fun will go out of the forum and a lot of thought provoking articles. Lose some controversy and lose a lot of the life imvho. People responded to Tenez. I will hazard a bet that whoever has complained has probably added very little in terms of adding new articles to the forum.

Just my take - but I'm very sad about this.

Love Monte Carlo. It is my favorite tourney next to the slams. Such a perfect place to have a tournament this time of the year. The red clay, the sea, the vistas all so perfect for Spring.

Even though it often feels like we have had more than enough of Novak/Rafa encounters, I have to admit I am hoping for another one here. After all, the alternative is only more depressing (unless you erroneously think that Andy winning here is the alternative).

Would hate it tennis wise but I could understand if Novak chose to withdraw.

Gav wrote:

Manojchandra wrote:My pm to Tenez got blocked. I am really really p****d off. This is not fair. Forum moderators, Feel free to ban me. I have never ever crossed any boundaries, even on 606. If this is what British democracy allows to happen.....

This isnt a democracy, its a private forum run by people who give up their free time.

A poster like Tenez gets banned? Very unfair. If this is how you want to run your forum, I don't think I would like to be a part of it. Thanks everyone. I quit this forum. Enjoy tennis.

summerblues wrote:Love Monte Carlo. It is my favorite tourney next to the slams. Such a perfect place to have a tournament this time of the year. The red clay, the sea, the vistas all so perfect for Spring.

Even though it often feels like we have had more than enough of Novak/Rafa encounters, I have to admit I am hoping for another one here. After all, the alternative is only more depressing (unless you erroneously think that Andy winning here is the alternative).

Would hate it tennis wise but I could understand if Novak chose to withdraw.

Surely Monte Carlo has to be the most picturesque setting of any tennis tournament on the circuit? Great scenery. Nadal looking good now that he is getting into his swing. Djokovic, with other things on his mind, may not be in a position mentally to challenge Rafa should they both reach the final.

Only following the scores on website but Muzza has just taken the first set 7-6 (4) against Berdych. Andy M had to ward off two set points at 5-6, 15-40 and in all saved BPs in that first set. Sounds like gutsy stuff.

berdych has the double break in the 2nd serving for the set at 5-2

berdych breaks again in the 3rd

I felt compelled to actually comment here despite my timeout as I am saddened to hear that Tenez has been banned.

I would just like to state that I never ever saw him create an article subjected to annoy other posters like so many other posters do.

Also I never saw him insult a fellow poster (something I have done and others too)

Yes sometimes he could be a pain in the backside with some of his views which at times were controversial, but at least he was honest with his views and actually he didn't drum on as much as he was accused of on other forums.

As he specified many times, he never started articles about Rafa and criticising him, it was other posters creating the threads. He has the same right to comment on them and do not be surprised by the fact he will hold the same view and stance as before.

Yes he could annoy, but in fairness his views motivated posters to conducts research and find out tennis facts from past and present.

I am sad to see him go as he was like an annoying kid brother that despite the fact he could annoy and actually take the mickey and could be laugh, you can't help but love the guy.

Hope he is back posting again.

game set and match bird

Djoko broken on first serve. Go Haaseeeeee

I felt compelled to actually comment here despite my timeout as I am saddened to hear that Tenez has been banned.

well, it could just be a 3 day ban like ive had numerous times.

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How bad was Murray? Berdych struggled to grind past Nishikori who is a clay novice. Very bad result and reiterates that Murray is not a big threat on clay, unless the key players are having bad days.

wow haase 4-1 down now 4-4. I hope novak is ok it would be a gargantuan effort to pull through this week.

Josiah Maiestas wrote:

I felt compelled to actually comment here despite my timeout as I am saddened to hear that Tenez has been banned.

well, it could just be a 3 day ban like ive had numerous times.

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How bad was Murray? Berdych struggled to grind past Nishikori who is a clay novice. Very bad result and reiterates that Murray is not a big threat on clay, unless the key players are having bad days.

im assuming you didn't watch the match. bird hit 50 winners! he had a blinder.

im assuming you didn't watch the match. bird hit 50 winners! he had a blinder.

well, isn't that also helped by Andy refusing to strike first?

Against Berdych you have to fight fire with fire, not sit back and play one dimensional.

Djokovic is through, emphatic in the end. That is how you deal with aggresive players, Andy.

but as you didnt watch the match how can you be sure?

but as you didnt watch the match how can you be sure?

Intelligence and sohpistication.

#inflatedopinionofoneself

Come on Wawrinkaaaaaa

With Federer being the Rolex poster boy, isn't it strange he is not playing in an event sponsored by Rolex?

With Federer being the Rolex poster boy, isn't it strange he is not playing in an event sponsored by Rolex?

Rolex are hypocrites, they love to keep the time precise yet they allow players to violate it in the game. Good on Rog.

Waw breakes back, 4:4 super play.

Waw breakes back, 4:4 super play.

And then fails to hold Good bye first set

Spoke too soon One more jinx from you Josiah your banned

Gav does the banning, JM. . Just kidding.

Whoever comes out of Tsonga-Simon is going to be tired for the Nadal encounter.

laverfan wrote:

Whoever comes out of Tsonga-Simon is going to be tired for the Nadal encounter.

You are heartless laverfan. Poor Rafa doesn't want a difficult semi! He will need all his energy to beat the new guten free, super oxygenated version 2.0 Djokovic...

so a rafa simon, berdych novak semi for 2mo should be tasty!

Berdych always capable of giving Novak a hard time, certainly won't be as easy to break his serve as it was againstg Haase. Nadal will have a routine 6-2 6-3 victory over Gilles.

noleisthebest wrote:

Manojchandra wrote:I don't get it. Is it what I read? Has Tenez been banned forever? If so, I am greatly disappointed. My heart says that it is time to quit this forum. All the best Tenez.

I'll probably join you. Rafalitas can have this place all to themselves....or they can merge it with Wooffie's.

Very disappointed that Tenez was banned.
It has been obvious from the recent locking of "Nadal's slippery.." that secret and cowardly pressure was put on the mods to ban him.
I'm sure most of us remember the fight we put up when the "sensitive" fans of a certain player tried to get Nameless banned.
For the same reasons - he didn't like Nadal.
The outcome was that the mods gave in and the people won.
Tenez is precious to this forum.
Bring him back or this site will fast disintegrate.

Au revoir, mon ami Tenez.

wow you know quite alot for just 11 posts