French Open discussion thread

[Danny_1982]

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Murray is surely going to go all out attack in the SF. I can't see him beating Nadal who is starting to look close to his peak form. However, if he can give him a tough match that will be very encouraging for Wimbledon.

Yep, it'll be all guns blazing I imagine. Going after every return he can and trying to end points quickly. It'll be fun to watch, but if you offered me a 4 set defeat for Muzza now I'd bite your hand off.

[kingraf]

four more games

[kingraf]

Three more, Ernests just needs to hold one more time

[Guest]

There goes the bet!

[kingraf]

One game short. Dammit

[HM Murdock]

Novak serving for the match.

I'm bracing myself for failure!

[skyeman]

One game short. Dammit

Ouch.

[DirectView]

There goes the bet!

Some body predicted 6-3 for Djoko based on odds and look how Gambling boss always gets it right.   

[skyeman]

The wind will be good for Murray if it picks up.

[DirectView]

One game short. Dammit

They always make you sit at the end of winning but in the end gamblers never win and the odd setter always win.

[AlciG]

Got even odds on the match lasting at least 37 games... Come on Gulbis. 23 more games son.

Djokovic to win this set 6-3 and bring the total number of games to... 36!

ohh boy... that's just mean   

[HM Murdock]

For those of you that watched, what happened in the 4th? Live text reports saying that both players looked like they were struggling with the heat. Is it that hot?

If Novak is getting pooped by the 4th set, he can kiss any chance of beating Rafa goodbye.

[Jahu]

Djoko the GOAT!!!

[HM Murdock]

Djoko the GOAT!!!

Who are you? Why have you hacked Jahu's account?

[skyeman]

For those of you that watched, what happened in the 4th? Live text reports saying that both players looked like they were struggling with the heat. Is it that hot?

If Novak is getting pooped by the 4th set, he can kiss any chance of beating Rafa goodbye.

28 at the moment and a bit of a breeze. Just relaxed too much. Kept on hitting to the BH and let the sun bother him.

The cap did the trick  

[Jahu]

Djoko the GOAT!!!

Who are you? Why have you hacked Jahu's account?

Nice one!!  

Ok Gulbis gone, lets now help Andy to get over Nadal.

[Jahu]

Gulbis in top 10 now, Who would of thought that.

[The Special Juan]

Monfils made it there once

Good start Andy, do that for the next few hours please

[skyeman]

Frig, could it get any harder. Having to beat a legend that has won 63/64 at RG and then Dok in a final.

Would it be the greatest win ever?

[Guest]

Well done Andy!! Grrrrrrr

[Jahu]

Lets not rush it people. 2 BP for Nadal.

Lets go Andy Lets Goooo

[The Special Juan]

This is not going to go well, is it?

[Jahu]

Nadal on fire. He wants to beat Djoko in the Final, like never before, as the world is doubting his level of play...

[Guest]

I guess the big question is will LK make it home in time to see the conclusion of the match?

[Jahu]

CC grinding his nails....

[skyeman]

I guess the big question is will LK make it home in time to see the conclusion of the match?

If Nadal gets a bad back. Maybe  

[CaledonianCraig]

CC grinding his nails....

No very relaxed actually. Murray has already exceeded my expectations here.

[The Special Juan]

The bagel's off*.  Phew!!

*For this set at least...

[Jahu]

Thats the spirit CC.

Andy to take this to 5.

[Guest]

Well he has his first game on the board!

Now all he needs to do is what Bane did to Batman and break him!

[skyeman]

Well he has his first game on the board!

Now all he needs to do is what Bane did to Batman and break him!

But fiction is easier than reality.

Still, i will never give up on Andy.

[skyeman]

Has to change the mindset in the 2nd set. Too many UE thus far.

[The Special Juan]

Good news - Nadal can't play better than this.
Bad news - Nadal can play like this for 3 sets.

[Guest]

My advice...Kick him in the nuts Andy!

[skyeman]

My advice...Kick him in the nuts Andy!

  

[Danny_1982]

Rafa's been great, but he'll be delighted that Murray hasn't been that aggressive. He's been too patient. What's happened to the ultra aggressive return position?

Only Novak can stay with Rafa in a war of attrition. I'm a little surprised Murray is trying to.

Just hit it man. Blaze of glory and all that.

[Jahu]

Nadals motivation is bigger for this match. Andy has done better then anyone expected of him and he is not giving it 101%.

[Guest]

I am praying for grass to grow on this court!!

[DirectView]

Can somebody wake Andy up pls.   

[skyeman]

I am praying for grass to grow on this court!!

This derserves two.

   

[DirectView]

Looks like breadstick on 2nd set.

[ChequeredJersey]

Can somebody wake Andy up pls.   

Then he'd have to be conscious through his mauling...

[DirectView]

Andy in this short match was able to draw a lot of errors from Rafa's forehand compared to Rafa's backhand, it should be his clear strategy, Murray's backhand to Rafa's running forehand.

[ChequeredJersey]

Andy in this short match was able to draw a lot of errors from Rafa's forehand compared to Rafa's backhand, it should be his clear strategy, Murray's backhand to Rafa's running forehand.

Ballsy strategy...

[Guest]

I blame Thatcher!

[Guest]

Unless he was christened Andrew Lazarus Murray, I don't see LK making it home in time for the conclusion

[DirectView]

This might even get over in 10 mts, Andy seriously has no interest to play a match let alone against Rafa.

[DirectView]

Finally a sense full game from Andy.   

[DirectView]

Andy is not going to break Rafa here.

[CaledonianCraig]

So Andy is getting thrashed....not unexpected considering what has gone before. Plus consider Rafa is the greatest clay-courter of all-time whilst for Andy clay is his weakest surface. Still it has been an insipid performance so far - reminds me of Tsonga's tame exit against Djokovic earlier in the tournament. Certainly a long way from Andy's best.

[ChequeredJersey]

There is no shame in losing here, especially as Rafa is fired up

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