[MIMIC]

LOL cancel the WTA.

Brianti chokes up 4-0 with a break point. Now it's 4-4

Just when you think the horrendous choking from the 1st set was over.

[leng jai]

Fuck I hate WTA. The amount of choking is obscene.

[Peru]

Well Azarenka never plays like this against nobodies, this isn't indicative of her stay as #1 at all which has been very stable and strong. I don't like her but as the current Grand Slam holder she's dominated tournaments this year. So something's wrong, although somewhat back to normal in the match now.

[rezuth]

Vera Zvonareva

The awkward moment when you realize you are clapping at the wrong time.

[MIMIC]

Thank God it's over

[MIMIC]

Fed wit dem shanks

5-4*, Kamke

[Peru]

Kamke had 4-2 in 2nd.

[szaromir]

Fuck I hate WTA. The amount of choking is obscene.

I remember Raymond winning a match @ Roland Garros from 06 05 down a couple years back.

[Smellycat]

I hate watching Federer's early round matches. He is always sluggish, and ends up making ridiculous errors.

[Peru]

Worst choking match of the day: Gulbis comes back from 1-5 0-40 down to take the third set against Kukushkin. 0-2 to 2-2 in sets.. but in the end still loses the match. Cancel the ATP.

[Nemo]

Wait wait, djokovic went to uniqlo? That's pretty nice!! A lot better than Nike or Adidas

[szaromir]

Wait wait, djokovic went to uniqlo? That's pretty nice!! A lot better than Nike or Adidas

It's goodthat he changed clothing sponsor, the old one's design could compete only with Venus' ones in terms of ugliness.

[Jay Sosa]

That match pretty much shows perfectly why I am sooo bored of seeing Djokovic. Even when Federer is playing like 50% at least he has some nice points here and there. This is just plain boring.

[MIMIC]

That match pretty much shows perfectly why I am sooo bored of seeing Djokovic. Even when Federer is playing like 50% at least he has some nice points here and there. This is just plain boring.

Did you just see that point Djoker just played? :)

[Jay Sosa]

Did you just see that point Djoker just played? :)

Yeah yeah yeah he did that on purpose.

[szaromir]

That match pretty much shows perfectly why I am sooo bored of seeing Djokovic. Even when Federer is playing like 50% at least he has some nice points here and there. This is just plain boring.

Yeah I prefer to watch many lower ranked players than Djokovic/Nadal/Murray/Ferrer, their games often have some quirks that make them more interesting to watch than these relentless baseline grinders, even if they're not as effective.

[Globox_82]

That match pretty much shows perfectly why I am sooo bored of seeing Djokovic. Even when Federer is playing like 50% at least he has some nice points here and there. This is just plain boring.

Sorry but I am not buying this. Unless you are a hater, a tennis fan can not find Novaks game boring. Same goes for Rafa, Andy,etc. I personally hate to watch federer use his backhand, but to call his game boring would be just ridiculous.

[Smellycat]

Sorry but I am not buying this. Unless you are a hater, a tennis fan can not find Novaks game boring. Same goes for Rafa, Andy,etc. I personally hate to watch federer use his backhand, but to call his game boring would be just ridiculous.

Nadal bores me. I can't stand watching his matches. I appreciate what he does, but his game does nothing for me.

[Globox_82]

Wait wait, djokovic went to uniqlo? That's pretty nice!! A lot better than Nike or Adidas

He got a lot of money. Commentators on Eurosport mention the number. I am not 100% but I think he said 36 million usd for 5 years (5 years thing is 100%).
He gets input in design of his clothes, etc.

IMO better then to go with Nike. A) He would never get that much money from them. B) They already have Rafa and Roger, no way they are pushing him instead.

[Globox_82]

Nadal bores me. I can't stand watching his matches. I appreciate what he does, but his game does nothing for me.

Are you a regular tennis fan, or you just watch GSs? If you are one of those then I can understand. Otherwise, if you are tennis fan, sorry but no. That's just weird, you must be hating on Rafa. There are things I dislike about each and every top 5 player, but I still like to watch them play. Especially the big matches.
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[Jay Sosa]

Sorry but I am not buying this. Unless you are a hater, a tennis fan can not find Novaks game boring. Same goes for Rafa, Andy,etc. I personally hate to watch federer use his backhand, but to call his game boring would be just ridiculous.

Djokovic barely does something else than stay at the back and play the ball left right and left and right and left and right chrchchc.. I'll take a Llodra or a Dolgopolov match over a Djokovic/Nadal match against some cupcake opponent every day of the week.

And you didn't just mention Andy Murray did you?

He might be the most boring player to watch in all of tennis. All that talent just to play like he hates it.

[Globox_82]

Berdych is really impressing me during this clay season. He has a new coach, it is working great for him. But I have a feeling he will choke in a big match. Potential match against Roger would be sweet. But prior to that he would have to beat delpo. And I think Delpo is a bit better

[Globox_82]

Djokovic barely does something else than stay at the back and play the ball left right and left and right and left and right chrchchc.. I'll take a Llodra or a Dolgopolov match over a Djokovic/Nadal match against some cupcake opponent every day of the week. And you didn't just mention Andy Murray did you? He might be the most boring player to watch in all of tennis. All that talent just to play like he hates tennis.

Hater confirmed. Or you don't understand tennis. Either way it doesn't matter I won't be trying to change your mind.

[Jay Sosa]

Hater confirmed. Or you don't understand tennis. Either way it doesn't matter I won't be trying to change your mind.

Lol. Whatever dude.

[Globox_82]

Raonic is playing if there are some Canadians in here. He won the first set.

[Pazuzu9]

And you didn't just mention Andy Murray did you? He might be the most boring player to watch in all of tennis. All that talent just to play like he hates tennis.

Wat. He has some ridiculous shots. They've tamed him in recent years to improve his consistency, but he still has incredible feel for the ball and can be unpredictable. One of the more exciting players to watch, and I find his demeanour quite amusing.

[Jay Sosa]

Wat. He has some ridiculous shots. They've tamed him in recent years to improve his consistency, but he still has incredible feel for the ball and can be unpredictable. One of the more exciting players to watch, and I find his demeanour quite amusing.

He's mostly a counterpuncher. When he has to generate offense all by himself he isn't nearly as fun to watch as Federer. That's why matches against inferior opponents are (most of the times) godawful to watch.

[szaromir]

Berdych is really impressing me during this clay season. He has a new coach, it is working great for him. But I have a feeling he will choke in a big match. Potential match against Roger would be sweet. But prior to that he would have to beat delpo. And I think Delpo is a bit better

I think Berdych just beat Delpo in Madrid 2 weeks ago. though Paris is obviously much slower than Madrid, Berdych showed a lot of good stuff in Monte Carlo as well and I think he should win here.

[Globox_82]

Wat. He has some ridiculous shots. They've tamed him in recent years to improve his consistency, but he still has incredible feel for the ball and can be unpredictable. One of the more exciting players to watch, and I find his demeanour quite amusing.

We are on a same page. 5 masters, 3 GS finals. Countless SFs. His recent AO performance and match against Novak is stellar. Both were so aggressive. But "some" (FED heads) find it boring you know...it's all about Fed, let's just watch Fed, everyone else is "boring". Man these fed glasses are dope.

[Globox_82]

I think Berdych just beat Delpo in Madrid 2 weeks ago. though Paris is obviously much slower than Madrid, Berdych showed a lot of good stuff in Monte Carlo as well and I think he should win here.

Yeah but Madrid was a joke. That wasn't really clay....if you get my point. It didn't play like clay. Delpo is very very good clay play. SF back in 09. Played stellar match vs Rafa last year in Davis Cup final.

[Jay Sosa]

Rofl yeah it's all about Federer..

Like I said in the official thread, I'm a bit bored with mens tennis right now. Rooting for my fellow country men (Melzer, Haider Maurer, Paszek and Patricia Mayer) which all will f''k majestically, like always. Since the prince of tennis isn't playing other dudes I'm rooting for are Young (lol, hes like 1-26 this year) Dolgopolov, Bellucci and of course Fedgod.

I appreciate the epic battles between Djokovic/Nadal/Murray/Federer as much as the next dude. Just saying that guys like Nadal and Djokovic need opponents that are on the same level to have a somewhat interesting match.

It's not like Federer-Kamke was amazing.

[szaromir]

Very weird finish to Clement vs Bogomolov match. Bogomolov got cramps on 5-4* -AD in the fifth set (ie. Clemens got match point) and gave up and decided not to finish the match.

[Globox_82]

Milos won second set. Well let's hope he makes it to the 4th round. At least to give some fight to Nadal cupcake draw.

[szaromir]

Yeah but Madrid was a joke. That wasn't really clay....if you get my point. It didn't play like clay. Delpo is very very good clay play. SF back in 09. Played stellar match vs Rafa last year in Davis Cup final.

I was very impressed by Berdych in Monte Carlo and I think it has the slowest courts of all the big clay tournaments. It should be an interesting match if they meet.

[Peru]

I appreciate the epic battles between Djokovic/Nadal/Murray/Federer as much as the next dude. Just saying that guys like Nadal and Djokovic need opponents that are on the same level to have a somewhat interesting match.

True.

Murray is fun to watch one times out of ten. Unfortunately when it matters the most he plays the worst, most passive tennis.

[Nemo]

He got a lot of money. Commentators on Eurosport mention the number. I am not 100% but I think he said 36 million usd for 5 years (5 years thing is 100%). He gets input in design of his clothes, etc. IMO better then to go with Nike. A) He would never get that much money from them. B) They already have Rafa and Roger, no way they are pushing him instead.

damn thats crazy!

Didn't expect such a high number, not even at big brands. Guy did good for himself

[Jay Sosa]

Have to say Harrison is pretty impressive.

[Nemo]

Have to say Harrison is pretty impressive.

He really looks like the kid from the OC

[Jay Sosa]

Never watched it so I just have to believe you.

Boy sure has some spirit in him, thought he would get crushed after missing all those chances in the second but somehow he managed to stay in the match. Not that Simon is playing very well, but still.

[IISANDERII]

He got a lot of money. Commentators on Eurosport mention the number. I am not 100% but I think he said 36 million usd for 5 years (5 years thing is 100%). He gets input in design of his clothes, etc. IMO better then to go with Nike. A) He would never get that much money from them. B) They already have Rafa and Roger, no way they are pushing him instead.

Good for Djoker. I'm amazed that a company that I've never heard of can offer more money than Nike. I wonder if he was given a stake in Uniqolo?
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Raonic won in straight sets.

[szaromir]

Venus Williams - Agnieszka Radwanska should be the most interesting match of R2 on the WTA side. Other than it probably won't get good until R4 or QFs.

[Jay Sosa]

Haaaaaaaaaaasiiiiiiiii!

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Yeah but Madrid was a joke. That wasn't really clay....if you get my point. It didn't play like clay. Delpo is very very good clay play. SF back in 09. Played stellar match vs Rafa last year in Davis Cup final.

Brah Wimbledon hasn't played like grass since 04 and is a much more significant tournament the fucking Madrid. Mowgli can complain all he wants about the courts hurting his body but he wouldn't have any where close to the success if the courts didn't change.

[Peru]

Today's play has been so predictable and uneventful no one's found anything to post about.

[Keen]

Wow, Serena meltdown after choking in the tie break (up 5 - 1 to win the match).


...now I guess she'll go on to bagle Razana, or completely shut down!

[Peru]

Will kiss the feet of anyone who takes Serena out.. Razzano a smart player, made upsets before. But Serena has a way of winning potential upset matches.

[IISANDERII]

Brad Gilbert was talking about an outstanding stat about Serena: She's never ever lost in the 1st round of a major. I don't follow women's tennis that much but that does sound amazing. I can't really say, but I'd guess that Evert, Navratilova, Graf, Higgins have all had 1st round exits.

[Peru]

She's got many amazing records. Thing about the Williams sisters right now.. they play too sporadically to realistically stay at peak. They're amazing when on, they may win tournaments, slams (Venus might be past that) but they're bound to stumble. That's what happens when you don't grind steadily. The streak had to end some day.

Still won't say Serena's lost this match since she's been down so many times in Slams and come back with a vengeance. But Razzano is a very good player at her best.

[Nemo]

Serena nooo :(

[lazybones18]

Dammit, I'm missing Serena losing