Tennis Talk

[Mr Glass]

The French Open starts today..

Nadal unbeatable on clay at the moment and is a strong favoutite to 'reclaim' his French Tilte from defending Champion Roger Federer.

Masive first round match for Andy Murray tomorrow against dangerous unseeded player and local favourite Richard Gasquet. Gasquet coming off the back of a tournament Win last week, so Murray got his work cut out right from the off on the red clay.

Predictions:-

Nadal to beat Tsonga in the Final.
Murray to lose tomorrow to Gasquet. (hope not though)

Rafa going for his 5th Roland Garros triumph and 7th Slam.
Federer going for his 2nd French Title and 17th ( ) Slam overall.

[jameshope]

Well you got one of your predictions wrong m8 Murray bt Gasquet in 5 sets after being 2 sets down

[Mr Glass]

Come on Rafa !!!

I will be in his native Mallorca watching the French Open Final tomorrow. (and hopefully a bit of darts if i can find a British bar with SkySports- 0).

[Mark_G]

Congrats Francesca! Couldn't bear to see the Aussie girl win lol.

[jameshope]

Well done Rafa on winning the men's singles title at the French Open he's my own tip to win Wimbledon

[Mark_G]

I'd still go for Federer to win Wimbledon, but yeah congrats to Rafa - at this rate he's going to smash Borg's men's record of 6 French Open titles (I don't count the 8 won by Max Decugis as they were all won when you had to be a member of a French tennis club to compete lol). How many do you guys think Rafa can win? I can see him winning at least 8.

[jameshope]

I think at least 9 Mark the way Rafa's going

[TROUBLEAGAIN]

I think at least 9 Mark the way Rafa's going

If the knees last you can see him getting close..

[hang the dj]

59 games each in the game at Wimbledon. Unbelieveable

[TROUBLEAGAIN]

[quote="hang the dj"]59 games each in the game at Wimbledon. Unbelieveable[/quote

I didnt even bother with the football tonight- Be amazed if they can walk tomorrow..

[hang the dj]

59 games each in the game at Wimbledon. Unbelieveable[/quote

I didnt even bother with the football tonight- Be amazed if they can walk tomorrow..

The winner was due to play in the next round tomorrow

[slymaster]

Round 1

John Isner 2-2 Nicolas Mahut

4-6, 32min
6-3, 29min
7-6, 49min
6-7, 64min


SET 5
59-59 -so far 426min = 7 hours 6 minutes

ACES
98 vs 95

POINTS 877
428 vs 449

So far = 600 minutes played!
Breaking all these records...

[Paddy McGinty]

I see Federer's out now, didn't like his interview afterwards, blamed a "bad back" for losing, never gave any credit to his opponent, don't like him no more, arrogant and selfish pig.

[nikkiboy]

Has to be Murrays best chance with federer and Roddick are both out

[Paddy McGinty]

Has to be Murrays best chance with federer and Roddick are both out

There is only one winner I'm afraid, and I believe he'll be from Spain.

[TROUBLEAGAIN]

Has to be Murrays best chance with federer and Roddick are both out

There is only one winner I'm afraid, and I believe he'll be from Spain.

All depends on those dodgy knees Murrays got to be aggressive and prolong the match. Murrays a top class player but Nadal is an all time great.

[Karin]

I see Federer's out now, didn't like his interview afterwards, blamed a "bad back" for losing, never gave any credit to his opponent, don't like him no more, arrogant and selfish pig.

I agree.
Normaly Federer give all the credits to his opponent, but this time he blamed his self.
I can't believe it. Federer was not playing bad or something, berdych played awesome
I hope he goes all the way now and play like he did as yesterday then he has a good chance to win it

[Mr Glass]

Federer looked really old out there against his younger and more aggressive oppenent. I reckon this could be the end for Roger now regarding Winning anymore Slams.

Murray looking impressive, but now comes the real test as he faces the World number one Rafael Nadal. I can see it going five sets with the Spaniard edging it to make his way into the Final to face Tomas Berdych.

[gers222]

Has to be Murrays best chance with federer and Roddick are both out

There is only one winner I'm afraid, and I believe he'll be from Spain.

sorry paddy, this title has murrays name written all over it.
I have a spanish wife and tomorrow we fly over to scotland for holiday...told her we either see nessie or murray wins wimbledon.
whats realistic for you????

[Paddy McGinty]

Has to be Murrays best chance with federer and Roddick are both out

There is only one winner I'm afraid, and I believe he'll be from Spain.

sorry paddy, this title has murrays name written all over it.
I have a spanish wife and tomorrow we fly over to scotland for holiday...told her we either see nessie or murray wins wimbledon.
whats realistic for you????

Ive been watching Nadal throughout this year and I think he now has the class to win Wimbledon, I know grass is not his favourite surface but I think he will still win this year.
Regards Paddy