French Open

[C-Lo]

Why the f*ck can't Blake ever make it out of the first round on the French Open?!

I'm actually happy this thread has so many people talking about it. I always thought it was just Me and Legion that talked about tennis. Other than boxing, this tied with Football for being my next favorite sport to watch.

My head says Nadal will win, but my heart goes with Roddick.

For the women's side, I think Ivanovic may take it, but I would love to have a threesome with Ivanovic and Sharapova (had to throw that in there).

I'm going with Nadal for the French and Federer for Wimbledon

Nadal is unstoppable on clay! Federer may be playing with something to prove this upcoming Wimbledon but Nadal has proven he just as good on that surface. That guy is scary good!

Nadal looks strong for the French as usual, I'll be cheering on Federer though. He never quite makes it on the clay which is a shame. I would like him to win the French open one time before he retires.

I agree Miles I wouldn't mind seeing Federer snatch a french open title before he retires.

I have also always been a fan of Roddick mainly because he's from the US but he just never puts it all togehter all he really has is the serve and that only gets you so far.

The clay court just makes Roddick's strengths that much weaker. I'm a Roddick fan too! And I believe (but I gradually believe less and less each slam) he can pull another one out.

Of course I'd like to see Fed win a FO to cap off his grand slam trophy case. He could do it, but he will be in deep if he makes it to Novak Djokovich; who is playing huge clay tennis lately. Fed did just beat Nadal 2 weeks ago at Madrid on clay so that gave him a boost mentally; but it is hard to bet against Nadal at Roland Garros. He does look a little off lately, probably due to him playing so much tennis this year.

I'll take Nadal, hard to bet against someone who has dominated for 4 years; but it could be Novak or Verdasco's year if Nadal runs empty.


On te women's side I want Safina to win; otherwise I couldn't care less. As long as Maria "Big Bird" Sharapova or those hood rat sisters Serena and Venus don't win.

I actually don't want to see Fed win the career grand slam. Nothing personal, I just like knowing Agassi is the only modern day player to have done that. (If you didn't know, Agassi is probably my favorite athlete ever). Plus, him and his wife are the only two tennis players with Career Golden Grand Slam titles as singles players. I don't think they'll find company in that category ever...

[Wadeb_21]

Looks like Nadal is gettting a run for his money at this very moment. I'm sure he will pull it out interesting though. A few top guys have really struggled this far.

[LEGION]

And Nadal is out!!!! Soderling brought his A-game; took down Rafa in 4 sets. Shocking!!! He has to be fuming he lost to a guy he doesn't like after that Wimbledon they played with Soderlin making fun of him.....

Well Fed will step it up and see this as his oppurtunity to take it, now that his nemesis is gone. Will be funny if Fed gets knockd out by Haas tomorrow. Kind of open now. Go Fed!!!! Or Gonzalez, Murray or Verdasco.

King of Clay just got dethroned

[Wadeb_21]

Wow I can't believe that. It really is open now. Incredible how the tops dogs are getting taken out. I wouldn't be surprised if Monfils gets by Roddick tomorrow then he mihgt take the whole thing. Don't get me wrong I want Roddick to Win but the chances of that are slim to none.

Murray or Verdasco (even though hes down a set right now) could surprise us all to. Like you said Legion it really is wide open.

[LEGION]

Wow I can't believe that. It really is open now. Incredible how the tops dogs are getting taken out. I wouldn't be surprised if Monfils gets by Roddick tomorrow then he mihgt take the whole thing. Don't get me wrong I want Roddick to Win but the chances of that are slim to none.

Murray or Verdasco (even though hes down a set right now) could surprise us all to. Like you said Legion it really is wide open.

I have come to like Monfils; but he is still hit and miss. No way he takes it; his fitness over the long haul has always been in question. Tsonga would beat him 1st. Verdasco is a beast. Murray won't win here; clay just isn't his surface ye; though he is playing good. Gonzales will probably beat Murray as he is hot right now. It is open though ad exciting. feelbad for Rafa; hate seeing that undefeatedrecord go. But I realy want Fed to get this one before the poor guy has a nervous breakdown in front of the whole world Good stuff; this week will be lots of fun. Ivanovich is out thankfully; mental midgit. She's a one-hit wonder and I'm glad Azarenka spanked her Go Safina!!!!!!

[1-hit Wonder]

Ubelievable, still taking it in ! Not only was Nadal beaten but he was OUTPLAYED throughout the whole match. Its not even like he played badly, Soderling was just absolutely immense. Never seen a guy make Rafa chase so much and then deliver the coup de grace. He owned him in the last tiebreak.

Bookies had Soderling at 100/1 before the match !

[LEGION]

Ubelievable, still taking it in ! Not only was Nadal beaten but he was OUTPLAYED throughout the whole match. Its not even like he played badly, Soderling was just absolutely immense. Never seen a guy make Rafa chase so much and then deliver the coup de grace. He owned him in the last tiebreak.

Bookies had Soderling at 100/1 before the match !

Yeah; I think Nadal is tired after this season, but even so Soderling just outplayed him. Immense fh and double backhand hitting; Nadal was having hell catching up to Soderlings serve. Just one of them things. The best match Soderling ever played; and credit to him for keeping his shit together and not letting the moment catch up to him and losin his composure. Soderling did not want a 5th set. There is no love lost between them lol. I'm still in shock.