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The 2015 In Between Grand Slam Thread

yerwanthere123

Qualifying for the first tournaments of the year start tomorrow so may as well start the thread.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_WTA_Tour

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_ATP_World_Tour

Lots of action to look forward to next week. Here's hoping to an exciting new season!

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Rjd2

Do people still think Murray has no sense of humor?:P

walshb

More importantly is the manner of his losses. He hasn't looked quite the clay force from years gone by. He seems slower and staler. It can't be easy. His style is very challenging and grueling.

the_monkey

walshb wrote: »

I think he lost twice, and possibly a couple of times recently to Nole/others and ended up winning the FO.

Yeah, but only twice ...

last season and 2011 he lost twice on clay before FO ...

But I think this is the 1st time its 3 ..

walshb

the_monkey wrote: »

Nadal has lost 3 times in Clay this season - is this the most he has ever lost on clay in one season - specifically before the FO ?

I think he lost twice, and possibly a couple of times recently to Nole/others and ended up winning the FO.

the_monkey

Nadal has lost 3 times in Clay this season - is this the most he has ever lost on clay in one season - specifically before the FO ?

Floppybits

walshb wrote: »

I would say that Federer has lost it. He will not be a threat in RG. He hasn't been a major threat for a while now. I can't see Roger getting to the QFs or semis this year unless he has an "easy" draw.

With Nole back in Rome we can assess Murray further should he progress and meet Nole. I would love to see a Nole-Murray final, but I believe they meet in the semis and Nadal and Federer meet in the semis if that is the way it progresses.

I agree with you that Federer is no longer a threat especially in 5 set matches. He just doesn't have the stamina for slams anymore. He would need a few shocks to happen in the early rounds if he was to make it further than the quarters.

RosyLily

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

Not that I expect it to happen, but can you imagine if Andy did win RG this year, winning it before Djokovic? It really would be one of the most incredible tennis plot twists in recent memory.

Murray to beat Djokovic in the RG final......that would be hilarious!!:D What a twist! I'd love it.

Then Andy wins next year's Aussie to get the career Slam before Nole.:pac:

CassieManson

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

Not that I expect it to happen, but can you imagine if Andy did win RG this year, winning it before Djokovic? It really would be one of the most incredible tennis plot twists in recent memory.

Big Murray fan - I would be delighted if he won RG, especially if he did it before Novak. I have a feeling that he will do really well in Paris!

walshb

Anyone but fooking Nadal winning it again.

yerwanthere123

Not that I expect it to happen, but can you imagine if Andy did win RG this year, winning it before Djokovic? It really would be one of the most incredible tennis plot twists in recent memory.

walshb

Floppybits wrote: »

The French open is going to be very interesting this year, Federer, Nadal are losing there cloak of invincibility, Federer more so.

I would say that Federer has lost it. He will not be a threat in RG. He hasn't been a major threat for a while now. I can't see Roger getting to the QFs or semis this year unless he has an "easy" draw.

With Nole back in Rome we can assess Murray further should he progress and meet Nole. I would love to see a Nole-Murray final, but I believe they meet in the semis and Nadal and Federer meet in the semis if that is the way it progresses.

Floppybits

I am not too surprised by Murray's performance on the clay this year. If you look back at his performances in other years he has always been there or there abouts on the clay. Last year he took Nadal to 3 sets in Rome in one of the matches of the year, he constantly goes deep into the French open. Maybe it is Maurismo has him moving better on the clay or some subtle change has been made that is the difference between being there abouts to actually competing and winning clay court tournaments. I still don't see him winning the French Open.

The French open is going to be very interesting this year, Federer, Nadal are losing there cloak of invincibility, Federer more so. The other players in the locker room must now go into matches against these feeling they have a chance of causing an upset. Both Nadal and Federer will need to have a good week this week in Rome, especially Nadal. He needs a major confidence boost before the French Open. Rome is going to be interesting this week with Djokovic back, it will be interesting to see how Nadal, Federer, Wawrinka and Murray perform. I don't think Murray and Djokovic need a good Rome as much as the other 3.

Still hard to look past Nadal and Djokovic for the French Open. Its going to be very interesting to see which half of the draw Nadal will end up in.

We live in interesting times.

mrkiscool2

walshb wrote: »

Yes, but I would argue that RG is physically the most challenging of the slams. Anyway, he has form, he has went far at RG, and I'd love to see him win it.

Eh, I think the Australian, due to the heat and humidity, is tougher but it would be quite close between RG and Australian. I would love to see him win it too but I just can't see past Djokovic unfortunately. It just depends on which side of the draw he is on to say if it's going to be a semi or final.

walshb

mrkiscool2 wrote: »

His 8 finals and 2 grand slams would suggest he is more than capable of that. His run to the semis last year, despite still struggling to find his form after back surgery, also suggests that fact. Winning two titles on clay in 6 days and utterly dominating one of, if not the, greatest clay court players ever in the final suggests it. I don't think he will win but he will make at least the semis, maybe the final.

Yes, but I would argue that RG is physically the most challenging of the slams. Anyway, he has form, he has went far at RG, and I'd love to see him win it.

mrkiscool2

walshb wrote: »

RG is a whole different beast than a one week 1000 clay tournament over 3 sets. Has Murray got the mental staying power and discipline to go through the 5-6 rds before the final?

His 8 finals and 2 grand slams would suggest he is more than capable of that. His run to the semis last year, despite still struggling to find his form after back surgery, also suggests that fact. Winning two titles on clay in 6 days and utterly dominating one of, if not the, greatest clay court players ever in the final suggests it. I don't think he will win but he will make at least the semis, maybe the final.

the_monkey

Halloween Jack wrote: »

Am i correct in thinking nadal will be ranked 7th now, with 2600 points to defend in the coming weeks? Mental.

Djokovic will be licking his lips......

Yep, he's dropped to 7th ... crazy..

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Rankings/Singles.aspx

walshb

RG is a whole different beast than a one week 1000 clay tournament over 3 sets. Has Murray got the mental staying power and discipline to go through the 5-6 rds before the final?

Rjd2

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Murray's form on clay certainly makes Paris interesting bit beating Nadal over 3 sets is a lot different from beating him over 5. Would be nice to see someone else win it.

Desperate for anybody else to win it and I don't even hate Rafa as much as others.

Heck I'd take Tipsarevic winning it. :eek::eek::eek:

yerwanthere123

Elated at today's result! Don't think Andy can win RG, still think we're headed for a Djokovic-Nadal final, but I also wouldn't rule out Andy making the final, which would be pretty incredible. I certainly think Djokovic will have sat up and taken notice of today's proceedings.

Halloween Jack

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Murray's form on clay certainly makes Paris interesting bit beating Nadal over 3 sets is a lot different from beating him over 5. Would be nice to see someone else win it.

The way Nadal played today a 3rd set would have only prolonged the agony. Some decent points but overall was a complete mess.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Murray's form on clay certainly makes Paris interesting bit beating Nadal over 3 sets is a lot different from beating him over 5. Would be nice to see someone else win it.

mrkiscool2

RosyLily wrote: »

Murray really improving on clay. Mauresmo effect? Will be interesting to see how he goes in best of 5 at RG.

She is I think. He certainly seems to be moving better on the surface and also seems to be a lot more aggressive on it too. I think he will make the semis, if not the final. Don't think he will win it though.

the_monkey

Nadal still to win his 10th FO this year.

Guaranteed.

RosyLily

Murray really improving on clay. Mauresmo effect? Will be interesting to see how he goes in best of 5 at RG.

Pighead

Two clay titles in the same week for Murray! Doubt that has been done too often before.

I was actually not too surprised he beat Badal today. Big surprise for me was him beating Nishikori in the Semi's. Thought he'd be well beaten in that one. Nosh has been in excellent form the last few weeks. Lots of work for Nadal to do to defend his French Open.

Halloween Jack

Am i correct in thinking nadal will be ranked 7th now, with 2600 points to defend in the coming weeks? Mental.

Djokovic will be licking his lips......

RosyLily

Fantastic win for Murray!! He's playing some great tennis. 33 titles, the most successful Andy ever on tour.:pac:

Halloween Jack

walshb wrote: »

Super win and play from Andy. Delighted.

Closed out well, fairly nerveless, aside from that sitter of a volley he missed for the double break.

Joins a couple of elite clubs with that win: double digits for masters titles and becomes 4th man to beat Nadal in a final on clay...

walshb

Super win and play from Andy. Delighted.

WaterLily.

I can't believe the tennis Murray is playing! I honestly don't think I've ever seen him play so well, he has barely made a mistake!!

Andy for the FO?!