French Open discussion thread

by Mad for Chelsea Mon May 26, 2014 2:16 pm

First topic message reminder :

I thought it was about time we got one of these started. While Federer surprisingly (cough cough) had the advantage of starting his campaign nice and early on day 1, Djokovic is currently in action against Sousa of Portugal. Also on at the moment we have everyone's favourite Briton... James Ward. He's been handed a tough draw against Tommy Robredo, but is battling hard, despite being a break down in the first.

We're also due our first major upset over on court 1, with Nishikori on his way out against Klizan. Injury issues? Finally we have Mahut vs Kukushkin in a pleasant match between two talented shot-makers. That one's at one set all, with the intriguing possibility of the winner meeting Isner in R2.

EDIT: in the time it took me to write this one, Ward has broken back, and is level at 3-3, well done that man clap

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by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:12 pm

Go on Murray!!

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:13 pm

Oh Ferrer you butthole!

by The Special Juan Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:15 pm

I've never seen Murray this aggressive before. I like it!!

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:20 pm

Ferrer loses 800 points if he loses here, doesn't he?

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:20 pm

Murray breaks. The match is slipping away from Monfils here.

by CaledonianCraig Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:26 pm

An identical start to the first set so far. Hopefully, Andy is more ruthless in this set.

by skyeman Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:32 pm

Great tennis from Murray. Or is he looking great because of Monfils errors. No third set wobble today please.

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:33 pm

Murray toughing out the break. Andy needs to keep this up.

by CaledonianCraig Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:35 pm

That is more like it Andy. Keeping focus and now leads 6-4 5-0. Much better.

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:35 pm

Monfils looks a beaten man

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:36 pm

On Lenglen Ferrer just took the first set!!

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:36 pm

Ferrer in fire, breaks Nadal for the set.

by TopoftheChops Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:36 pm

Ferrer 6-4

by skyeman Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:40 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:On Lenglen Ferrer just took the first set!!

Yessss, might switch now.

by CaledonianCraig Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:41 pm

Monfils saves three set points to hold. Meanwhile, with Ferrer taking that first set it looks unlikely that match will finish tonight if Nadal is to mount a comeback as you'd still expect.

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:52 pm

uh, Nadal breaks.

by skyeman Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:52 pm

Murray ceded that point clap

by TopoftheChops Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:53 pm

At last!

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:53 pm

Why didn't Murray do that on the earlier set points!!

by CaledonianCraig Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:54 pm

Murray finally gets the job done in the second set and leads 6-4 6-1. Dare I say it? Fingers Crossed

by skyeman Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:54 pm

2-0 Murray, some of the crowd leaving.

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:01 pm

Gael has a really short attention span, quite shocking to see such a waste of talent, like watching a Ferrari with a Fiat engine.

by The Special Juan Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:03 pm

Why is the best athlete in tennis breathing out his backside after 2 sets? I don't see what everyone else sees with Monfils.

by TopoftheChops Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:07 pm

The french crowd is full of morons

by CaledonianCraig Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:07 pm

Andy throwing an opponent another lifeline? I hope not.

by TopoftheChops Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:10 pm

Big big hold

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:10 pm

kingraf wrote:Gael has a really short attention span, quite shocking to see such a waste of talent, like watching a Ferrari with a Fiat engine.

But Ferrari has a Fiat engine, its owned by FIAT Tumbleweed

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:11 pm

Big hold for Andy there

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:12 pm

Monfils awake.

Nadal while a break up in second set, quite a struggle.

by CaledonianCraig Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:13 pm

Massive save from Andy. He leads 6-4 6-1 1-1.

by The Special Juan Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:16 pm

If Ferru carries on Nadal just might be out again tomorrow.

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:16 pm

CC, so you're 45? mo1

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:18 pm

Wake up Andy, go home with a finished match tonight!

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:21 pm

Nadal and Ferrer all square.

by TopoftheChops Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:21 pm

nadal 6-4

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:23 pm

The Special Juan wrote:Why is the best athlete in tennis breathing out his backside after 2 sets? I don't see what everyone else sees with Monfils.

Speed
Flexibility
Serious leg power (I suggest you watch him dunk a basketball), probably has a vertical of at least 30" Can't dunk like he can without serious type 2 fibres.
Easy power (second fastest recorded forehand on tour, 146mph recorded serve).
And if you've seen his dance moves, you'll note he has serious footwork.

Hard to see what it is you're missing, this is an elite athlete.

by CaledonianCraig Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:24 pm

Jahu wrote:CC, so you're 45?

Yes.

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:25 pm

Ferrer gifts an early break to Nadal.

You suck Daveed!

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:26 pm

Nadal looks tired and to win tonight, so Andy can beat him with ease.

by skyeman Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:27 pm

TopoftheChops wrote:The french crowd is full of morons

Aye, would not happen at other GS tourneys. Big spaces in the crowd now.

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:29 pm

CaledonianCraig wrote:
Jahu wrote:CC, so you're 45?

Yes.

Respect papi notworthy

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:34 pm

Nadal stepped it up a gear.

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:35 pm

And already with 2 time violations?

by invisiblecoolers Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:37 pm

Jahu wrote:
CaledonianCraig wrote:
Jahu wrote:CC, so you're 45?

Yes.

Respect papi

Yup, respect from coolers side to papi notworthy

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:44 pm

Ferrer folding like a house of cards!

by invisiblecoolers Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:46 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Ferrer folding like a house of cards!

He forgot the game play all of a sudden with mounting pressure and neither luck with his side, even though it is 0-5 there were several close games which would have been 3-2 in his favor.

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:48 pm

Bagel. Nice and warm.

by CaledonianCraig Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:49 pm

Murray's level dipped a bit here and Monfils raised his and into a fourth set we go. Will it now finish tonight?? Doubtful. Murray leads 6-4 6-1 4-6

by invisiblecoolers Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:49 pm

Ferrer looks exhausted a bit , didn't even move an inch on the set point.

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:49 pm

Murray gifts the set.

Story of his career really.

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