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2019 French Open

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  • #52
    Floppybits
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    5-5 now. The tension in this set is unreal.


  • #53
    Floppybits
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    Did Edmund retire?


  • #54
    Dirkziggler
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    Floppybits wrote: »
    Did Edmund retire?

    Yeah 2 0 down


  • #55
    Dirkziggler
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    Think Vikas race is ran here.


  • #56
    Dirkziggler
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    The standard of this game is actually really bad


  • #57
    Floppybits
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    What shenanigans is going on here?


  • #58
    Dirkziggler
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    Floppybits wrote: »
    What shenanigans is going on here?

    She took a toilet which was then a. mTO with out informing


  • #59
    Dirkziggler
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    Vika missing BP after BP here she is gonna get smashed this set I think


  • #60
    Dirkziggler
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    Vika is at self implosion stage so time to switch off.


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  • #61
    Floppybits
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    Well that was a disappointing end to the Vika/Osaka match. Had a feeling that Osaka would win the match when she won the second set. Vika had her chances in the second set and there was one game that had 10 or so dueces that I felt if she had won that she would have won the match.

    Osaka though could step it up when she needed too. She put pressure on Vika's second serve by stepping up in the court, this seen Vika double fault twice a crucial stages.


  • #62
    Joe_ Public
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    I wouldnt be so harsh on Azarenka there. Osaka really stepped it up that third set, serve went up a gear and nothing much Vika could do about that. Only quibble for Osaka at 5-1 and 30-0 she had a simple cross court shot for 40-0 and 3 mps, but goes straight down line where Vika is standing instead, loses point, gets broken and 15 minutes later when she should be starting her press conference she's still battling to close out the match. For her sake, i'd want a couple of handy matches now, hard to keep battling like that all the way to the title.

    Loved the interview with Ashleigh Barty today, future No.1 material in my humble estimation. Playing my old favourite Petkovic in next round and doubt will have much trouble. Will keep backing her for a slam until she wins one!


  • #63
    Dirkziggler
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    Verdasco gone to Hoang, Schwartzman gone to Mayer, and Simon gone to Caruso. Nice upsets.

    Caroline Garcia, Sakkari and Muchova all gone as upsets on the women's draw. Nice day today.


  • #64
    Floppybits
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    Federer putting on an exhibition here. Won 9 games on the trot and leads 2 - 0.


  • #65
    Dirkziggler
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    Floppybits wrote: »
    Federer putting on an exhibition here. Won 9 games on the trot and leads 2 - 0.

    This set has been great. Nishi in a fight


  • #66
    Dirkziggler
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    Nadal looking really good here. Hate saying jt


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  • #67
    mzungu
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    Nishikori survives. Djere had two breaks in that final set.


  • #68
    josip
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    Dirkziggler wrote: »
    Nadal looking really good here. Hate saying jt


    He was looking very good in Australia too.


  • #69
    Dirkziggler
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    Goffin serving for the set


  • #70
    josip
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    Well there goes the Nadal to win the FO without dropping a set bet.


  • #71
    Dirkziggler
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    I always wonder does Nadal juice.


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  • #72
    josip
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    5 double faults for Nadal so far. Would that be on the high side for him?


  • #73
    Dirkziggler
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    josip wrote: »
    5 double faults for Nadal so far. Would that be on the high side for him?

    Not really It's average 3 to 6 is his usual


  • #74
    sxt
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    josip wrote: »
    Well there goes the Nadal to win the FO without dropping a set bet.

    Stick the bet on djkovic

    I can't remember the last time he lost a Set in a grand slam., and neither does he probably. The only person that could win a set off him is Nadal


  • #75
    sxt
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    josip wrote: »
    Well there goes the Nadal to win the FO without dropping a set bet.

    Stick the bet on djkovic

    I can't remember the last time he lost a Set in a grand slam., and neither does he probably. The only person that could win a set off him in this tournament, is Nadal.


  • #76
    mzungu
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    Good match here between Wawrinka and Dimitrov.


  • #77
    mzungu
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    Wawrinka takes the second set.

    Light is fading, they might call it a day.


  • #78
    Dirkziggler
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    mzungu wrote: »
    Wawrinka takes the second set.

    Light is fading, they might call it a day.

    Yes will be called now in next 10 mins


  • #79
    mzungu
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    Tsitsipas and Krajinovic playing in the dark more or less.


  • #80
    mzungu
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    Some great shots from both men all the same.


  • #81
    Dirkziggler
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    Osaka in trouble against Siniakova


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  • #82
    yerwanthere123
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    Oh dear. I wasn't surprised to see Osaka lose a set but didn't see her losing the match. Opens the door for Keys or Serena to get to the SF now, or maybe even Barty?

    Looking at the draw, I think it's probable the winner of the Stephens-Muguruza match is the finalist from the bottom half, or perhaps even the champion. Although going on recent form it may even be Konta?


  • #83
    Dirkziggler
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    yerwanthere123 wrote: »
    Oh dear. I wasn't surprised to see Osaka lose a set but didn't see her losing the match. Opens the door for Keys or Serena to get to the SF now, or maybe even Barty?

    Looking at the draw, I think it's probable the winner of the Stephens-Muguruza match is the finalist from the bottom half, or perhaps even the champion. Although going on recent form it may even be Konta?

    I backed Muguruza to win it last night


  • #84
    Dirkziggler
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    Struff and Coric is quite tense


  • #85
    Floppybits
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    yerwanthere123 wrote: »
    Oh dear. I wasn't surprised to see Osaka lose a set but didn't see her losing the match. Opens the door for Keys or Serena to get to the SF now, or maybe even Barty?

    Looking at the draw, I think it's probable the winner of the Stephens-Muguruza match is the finalist from the bottom half, or perhaps even the champion. Although going on recent form it may even be Konta?

    Not surprised that Osaka was beaten. She was lucky in the previous rounds.

    Think Muguruza has a good chance now.


  • #86
    mzungu
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    Monfils marching on. He played pretty well.


  • #87
    Dirkziggler
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    mzungu wrote: »
    Monfils marching on. He played pretty well.

    Del potro is looking brilliant, Nole looking unreal too


  • #88
    mzungu
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    Dirkziggler wrote: »
    Del potro is looking brilliant, Nole looking unreal too

    I would like to see him get another slam before he retires.


  • #89
    Dirkziggler
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    mzungu wrote: »
    I would like to see him get another slam before he retires.

    Yeah him and Stan are my favs


  • #90
    mzungu
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    Serena lost the first set and is now serving at 5-5 in the second. Possible shock result on the cards here? Kenin is playing some lovely tennis.


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  • #91
    mzungu
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    Kenin breaks and is to serve for the match.


  • #92
    Dirkziggler
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    mzungu wrote: »
    Kenin breaks and is to serve for the match.

    The shocks all coming early


  • #93
    Dirkziggler
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    Serena gone


  • #94
    Loomis
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    Serena was her usual self when struggling in a match, shaking her head and attempting intimidation tactics with her prolonged daggers at her opponent after serving aces. Kenin played very well, albeit against an unfit Serena. Handled the situation and pressure well. Scoreline in the second set flattered Serena a bit to be honest.

    Disappointed, although not surprised, Osaka is out. Hasn't played well on the clay, struggles with movement a bit, and hasn't played well generally really much of the season. Hard to know if it's the pressure of world number one getting to her, or the split from Bajin. Probably a bit of both. Interested to see how she gets on at Wimbledon but suspect her movement might hinder her there also.


  • #95
    Dirkziggler
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    Loomis wrote: »
    Serena was her usual self when struggling in a match, shaking her head and attempting intimidation tactics with her prolonged daggers at her opponent after serving aces. Kenin played very well, albeit against an unfit Serena. Handled the situation and pressure well. Scoreline in the second set flattered Serena a bit to be honest.

    Disappointed, although not surprised, Osaka is out. Hasn't played well on the clay, struggles with movement a bit, and hasn't played well generally really much of the season. Hard to know if it's the pressure of world number one getting to her, or the split from Bajin. Probably a bit of both. Interested to see how she gets on at Wimbledon but suspect her movement might hinder her there also.

    Apparently the split was Bajin decision so I read on twitter.


  • #96
    Rob2D
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    https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/01/hell-dominic-thiem-fumes-kicked-press-conference-serena-williams-9773500/

    Wow, Serena got Thiem kicked out of his own press conference. I'm so sick of this b**ch I can't even.


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  • #97
    Joe_ Public
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    Loomis wrote: »
    Serena was her usual self when struggling in a match, shaking her head and attempting intimidation tactics with her prolonged daggers at her opponent after serving aces. Kenin played very well, albeit against an unfit Serena. Handled the situation and pressure well. Scoreline in the second set flattered Serena a bit to be honest.

    Disappointed, although not surprised, Osaka is out. Hasn't played well on the clay, struggles with movement a bit, and hasn't played well generally really much of the season. Hard to know if it's the pressure of world number one getting to her, or the split from Bajin. Probably a bit of both. Interested to see how she gets on at Wimbledon but suspect her movement might hinder her there also.

    Would be fair to say i think that Kenin was herself fairly feisty in her general demeanour through the match, to the point she had the crowd on her back for a fair part of it. And fair play to her, determined not to be intimidated where countless others have been.


  • #98
    Dirkziggler
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    Joe_ Public wrote: »
    Would be fair to say i think that Kenin was herself fairly feisty in her general demeanour through the match, to the point she had the crowd on her back for a fair part of it. And fair play to her, determined not to be intimidated where countless others have been.

    Reality is Serena is really bad for the sport. If you look at the Thiem interview situation it's madness.


  • #99
    yaboya1
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    Hope Williams never wins another slam.
    Her attitude on and off court is disgusting.


  • #100
    Dirkziggler
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    yaboya1 wrote: »
    Hope Williams never wins another slam.
    Her attitude on and off court is disgusting.

    Agree mate has been for years. The fact she tries to monopolies and holds the power moves is shocking.


  • #101
    yerwanthere123
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    I want Serena to win a couple more to overtake Court. She isn't exactly a pleasant person but Court is ten times worse, would be a real shame if such a terrible person ended up with the slam record. Well if you can even consider Court's tally a record, idk.


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