French Open discussion thread

by Mad for Chelsea Mon May 26, 2014 1:16 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 Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:49 pm

Monfils gave his heart out and won the set.

Andy wake the fun up boy!!

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:50 pm

Ooh, things just got interesting

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:51 pm

Ooh, things just got interesting

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:51 pm

Nadal bagels Ferret.

by The Special Juan Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:52 pm

Monfils doesn't deserve this but as we all know it doesn't really matter if we deserve things or not.

by invisiblecoolers Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:53 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Murray gifts the set.

Story of his career really.

Really was shocked to see the score line , I just turned on to Murray match after the 3rd set btw Ferrer and Nadal thinking the match would have been over but to see 6-4 for Monfils from 4-4 shows Murray never losses his bad habits.

by HM Murdock Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:53 pm

How unlike Ferrer to fold from a promising position against Rafa.

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:54 pm

Murray giving away all the momentum. You need to up the intensity lad if you want to finish tonight

by ChequeredJersey Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:55 pm

Pretty harsh to blame Ferrer too much. He's not alone in the fold to Rafa set, and Rafa has bageled many players here. Double bageled Fed, didn't he, once?

by Gerry SA Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:55 pm

Beating Nadal 3/5 sets on clay seems to be the toughest challenge in tennis.

Ferrer was magnificent is the first set.

And his level dropped perhaps 5% in the second and that's all it took.

Don't see Nadal beating Djokovic/Gulbis though..

by Gerry SA Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:56 pm

ChequeredJersey wrote:Pretty harsh to blame Ferrer too much. He's not alone in the fold to Rafa set, and Rafa has bageled many players here. Double bageled Fed, didn't he, once?

East tiger, King Roger has only had one bagel at Roland Garros against Nadal.

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:56 pm

Rafa on cryptonite. Reaching every ball, running like a mad dog.

by ChequeredJersey Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:58 pm

Gerry SA wrote:
ChequeredJersey wrote:Pretty harsh to blame Ferrer too much. He's not alone in the fold to Rafa set, and Rafa has bageled many players here. Double bageled Fed, didn't he, once?
East tiger, King Roger has only had one bagel at Roland Garros against Nadal.

You're right, it was a bagel and a breadstick. Point still stands though

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:59 pm

Surely kryptonite would have the opposite effect?

by ChequeredJersey Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:00 pm

Gerry SA wrote:Beating Nadal 3/5 sets on clay seems to be the toughest challenge in tennis.

Ferrer was magnificent is the first set.

And his level dropped perhaps 5% in the second and that's all it took.

Don't see Nadal beating Djokovic/Gulbis though..

By that you mean Djoko really, right? Can't see Gulbis getting close at all to Rafa unless he has a Soderling level game

Also you're right, it is the hardest thing in tennis, that's why it's only been done here once!

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:01 pm

Andy needs some Monfils juice!

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:02 pm

0 Unforced errors in the third for Rafa.

by Gerry SA Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:02 pm

ChequeredJersey wrote:
Gerry SA wrote:Beating Nadal 3/5 sets on clay seems to be the toughest challenge in tennis.

Ferrer was magnificent is the first set.

And his level dropped perhaps 5% in the second and that's all it took.

Don't see Nadal beating Djokovic/Gulbis though..

By that you mean Djoko really, right? Can't see Gulbis getting close at all to Rafa unless he has a Soderling level game

TBH Gulbis would be a total unknown. If he can serve at 75-80% 1st serves, like he has in the past, he can beat anyone.

But if he has his meltdown moment, Nadal would probably hammer him.

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:02 pm

kingraf wrote:Surely kryptonite would have the opposite effect?

The jury is still out on that.

Rafa 2:0 up in fourth.

by Danny_1982 Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:02 pm

Bad 20 mins from Murray this. Moving sluggishly, complaining, giving errors aplenty...Fair play to Monfils for making a match out of this, but he's been invited in.

Andy looks like he wants out of there!

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:03 pm

This is nadal in beast mode. Ferret can't live with it. Even for his powets

by bogbrush Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:03 pm

kingraf wrote:0 Unforced errors in the third for Rafa.

That's been a pattern in this tournament against opponents who are done hasn't it?

by whocares Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:04 pm

The Special Juan wrote:Monfils doesn't deserve this but as we all know it doesn't really matter if we deserve things or not.

That does not make much sense unless you are on the booze.
Murray converted the 1st set point to take the 1st set. It took 3 set points for Monfils to take the 3rd. Similar story here. Clearly Murray just relying on the other guy to make mistakes in the 3rd wasnt good enough when his agressive tennis was paying off in the first two.

by Gerry SA Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:04 pm

Nadal making Ferrer regret his (deserved)victory in monte carlo

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:05 pm

Chill people, give Andy a few minutes to compose himself. Its 15.000 people against him warning

by invisiblecoolers Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:06 pm

ChequeredJersey wrote:Pretty harsh to blame Ferrer too much. He's not alone in the fold to Rafa set, and Rafa has bageled many players here. Double bageled Fed, didn't he, once?

He never double bagelled Federer. censored

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:07 pm

Andy broken picard

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:07 pm

Someone get a mop and bucket and clean up in Philippe Chatrier! It's becoming really pathetic.

by The Special Juan Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:08 pm

whocares wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:Monfils doesn't deserve this but as we all know it doesn't really matter if we deserve things or not.

That does not make much sense unless you are on the booze.
Murray converted the 1st set point to take the 1st set. It took 3 set points for Monfils to take the 3rd. Similar story here. Clearly Murray just relying on the other guy to make mistakes in the 3rd wasnt good enough when his agressive tennis was paying off in the first two.

Monfils tanked the 3rd at the start but got lucky.

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:09 pm

Ferrer breaks back once, 3:1

by invisiblecoolers Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:09 pm

Looks like Nadal - Ferrer will get over today and Monfils - Murray tomorrow, what a change of momentum.

by ChequeredJersey Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:09 pm

invisiblecoolers wrote:
ChequeredJersey wrote:Pretty harsh to blame Ferrer too much. He's not alone in the fold to Rafa set, and Rafa has bageled many players here. Double bageled Fed, didn't he, once?

He never double bagelled Federer.

Gerry already corrected me, I apologise for besmirching the great one

by Gerry SA Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:10 pm

Is it me or does it seem like Murray's running out of gas?

Seems very heavy legged.

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:10 pm

Andy showing the heart of a gnat and the brains of a goldfish!

by Gerry SA Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:11 pm

Ferrer ends a 0-10 game streak

by skyeman Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:11 pm

Murray definitely needs the overnight. What the frig is he doing?

Tired?

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:11 pm

Easy with brains man, he has a bigger IQ then you Laugh

by Guest Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:13 pm

Really? If he can top 132 I will take my hat off Laugh

by whocares Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:14 pm

Guess the 5th set (assuming there is one) will be played tomorrow and Murray will get his composure back.

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:15 pm

Gael needs to seal this set sharpish,
and see if he can get Murray to serve
a game or two tonight, while he's still
in this apparent quagmire.

by skyeman Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:17 pm

Don't think they will start the fifth, no matter what.

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:19 pm

skyeman wrote:Don't think they will start the fifth, no matter what.

I think they will, unless Murray makes a big deal about it. Which I think is unlikely.

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:20 pm

Holy apple, 2:2. Murray wants the night off.

by skyeman Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:22 pm

kingraf wrote:
skyeman wrote:Don't think they will start the fifth, no matter what.

I think they will, unless Murray makes a big deal about it. Which I think is unlikely.

You were right, but wrong decision by the ref for me.

by Jahu Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:22 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Really? If he can top 132 I will take my hat off

Metric or imperial Hug

by Gerry SA Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:23 pm

Game set match Nadal

4/6 6/4 6/0 6/1

Nadal improves to 64-1 at Roland Garros. Increases his unbeaten streak to 33 match. Again another record.

And finally becomes the second man(Federer 2005-2009) to make 5 consecutive Roland Garros semi finals.

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:23 pm

Surely they won't stop with the local boy on high, with 25 minutes of natural light? 25 minutes is a lot of prime time advertiser money.

by whocares Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:24 pm

Agree starting the 5th is a bit of a travesty though

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:25 pm

I did say earlier that Gael had to win in straight sets, I just didn't think it would be from 0-2 down

by kingraf Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:26 pm

I did say earlier that Gael had to win in straight sets, I just didn't think it would be from 0-2 down

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