ATP/WTA(I) Sony Ericsson Open Miami 3/26-4/6/08

[jjnow]

JJ, with all due respect, you have GOT to stop copying my posts before I even get them posted. :mad:

:p
I'll take my brain back, please.

It was kinda funny though, no? I wasn't even paying attention, but I heard the screaming so I knew he finally won a point.

[Moose]

You think he can beat top 10 or even top 5 players but how come you don't think he will ever be top 10 himself? If he stays healthy of course.

He's the Francesca Schiavone of the ATP, Vlad. Schiavone has wins over almost every top player...yet never was, and never will be a Top 10 herself. It's like that for some players. They get it up for the big matches.

[Vlad]

First point. And the Serbs are LOUD... :lipsrsealed:


It is pretty sad when Kolya's unforced errors are being applauded louder than his winners..

[JTContinental]

She is the greatest player of her generation.

That's my girl.

Not related to tennis, but I just saw your avatar, craig. Sorry about your horse.

[Madame]

Go Tipsy !!! fight. Did you see his brother has as crazy glasses as Janko ? :cheesy:

Congratulations Serena. :( Sveta.

I am going to bed early tonight. I am very tired. Won't see Fed/Roddick. :(

[jjnow]

I have heard:

10% tennis talk.

90% gambling talk.

[dryrunguy]

I have heard:

10% tennis talk.

90% gambling talk.

Did I misread a thread? Or was Davydenko cleared? Maybe someone should tell Justin? I knew the news wouldn't find its way to the mainstream, but the tennisheads, at least, should know better... And do everything possible to recitify misperceptions.

[shtexas]

I have heard:

10% tennis talk.

90% gambling talk.

That's just not right.

It's also old news as far as Kolya is concerned.

[JTContinental]

That's just not right.

It's also old news as far as Kolya is concerned.

Robinson probably doesn't know who Tipsarevic even is. Soon they'll bring in Chanda to talk about Serena's fitness level.

[GVGirl]

Did I misread a thread? Or was Davydenko cleared? Maybe someone should tell Justin? I knew the news wouldn't find its way to the mainstream, but the tennisheads, at least, should know better... And do everything possible to recitify misperceptions.

It was mentioned on the bbc but so far that's the only place it's been mentioned.

I'm sure that Justin does not know how to spell bbc.

[Vlad]

6-2 first set Kolya. He is doing everything a little better so far. His serving has imporved a lot since the low of last fall when he couldn't even put his second serves in.

[dryrunguy]

It was mentioned on the bbc but so far that's the only place it's been mentioned.

I'm sure that Justin does not know how to spell bbc.

OUCH! :hyst::hyst::hyst:

But sadly, very true.

[GVGirl]

OUCH! :hyst::hyst::hyst:

But sadly, very true.I'm just telling it like it is!:p

[dryrunguy]

I hope no one takes this the wrong way... But they really need to keep the Serb fans on leashes. :o Yowza!

[oohsalmon]

I hope no one takes this the wrong way... But they really need to keep the Serb fans on leashes. :o Yowza!

The hell is with them? Honestly.

There's a chance I may find myself in Serbia in a couple months, and I am thinking of avoiding it because of just the unilaterally terrible stuff I've gathered about them through their fandom (and the attacking the embassy stuff isn't a draw, either).

[Charlie02123]

Justin just called WTA players "girls" again. Sigh...

[shtexas]

I hope no one takes this the wrong way... But they really need to keep the Serb fans on leashes. :o Yowza!

It's sure helping Tipsy!

[Charlie02123]

I hope no one takes this the wrong way... But they really need to keep the Serb fans on leashes. :o Yowza!

I had no idea you had a fetish for Serbians!

It's true what they say; you learn something new every day.

[Charlie02123]

The reason why Davydenko is frequently accused of being ranked higher than he should be is the fact that they so rarely show matches like this. I can't remember the last time I saw him get to play someone ranked lower than him on TV.

He is so impressive. Go Nikolay!

[dryrunguy]

I had no idea you had a fetish for Serbians!

It's true what they say; you learn something new every day.

I'll rephrase. On leashes. Minus the leather and the stirrups. :shocked:

[Vlad]

Justin just said: "Serena once again proves that if she is healthy and fit, then she is the best player in the world".


Now, here is my question: Don't you need to play winning tennis during all year to be called that? Or is playing two amazing matches in a year enough to be called the best? She certainly is capable of playing great matches against great players and beat them, no one questions that, but why is he jumping to such conclusions?

[dryrunguy]

Justin just said: "Serena once again proves that if she is healthy and fit, then she is the best player in the world".


Now, here is my question: Don't you need to play winning tennis during all year to be called that? Or is playing two amazing matches in a year enough to be called the best? She certainly is capable of playing great matches against great players and beat them, no one questions that, but why is he jumping to such conclusions?

It depends, Vlad. Is it required to have two functioning thumbs?

[rabbit]

The reason why Davydenko is frequently accused of being ranked higher than he should be is the fact that they so rarely show matches like this. I can't remember the last time I saw him get to play someone ranked lower than him on TV.

He is so impressive. Go Nikolay!

I agree. I was especially impressed with his game in Shanghai last year against Gonzales. When the opponent plays to his liking and gets intimidated by his early ball striking, he can wrap up the match really fast.

[Vlad]

Kolya is playing well. Too easy today, not a great effort from Janko.

[Charlie02123]

I'll rephrase. On leashes. Minus the leather and the stirrups. :shocked:

MINUS the leather and stirrups? Even kinkier...

[Charlie02123]

Justin said Davydenko isn't able to break the top tier of players including Federer, Nadal, and Roddick. Roddick? He's been consistently ranked higher than him for the past three years. I understand that he's never beaten him, but he's still been performing better for a while now.

[Vlad]

The reason why Davydenko is frequently accused of being ranked higher than he should be is the fact that they so rarely show matches like this. I can't remember the last time I saw him get to play someone ranked lower than him on TV.

He is so impressive. Go Nikolay!


Kolya will give whoever wins tonights match a lot of trouble. I won't be surprised if he will emerge as finalist.

[verucasalt]

Congrats Nikolay!

I thought Janko would have put up more of a fight. :undecided:

[aedra1119]

Well THAT wasn't pretty. Very disappointed in Janko's effort. All credit to Davydenko for playing a great match.

[Vlad]

It depends, Vlad. Is it required to have two functioning thumbs?


Not sure I understand what you mean there.. something to do with her injury at Wimbledon?

I am sure he wants it to be and badly too, but the point is, the best player in the world should show the best results of all players during 12 months (or close ) period. Maria won Australian Open in dominant fashion, is she the best player? Ana just won Indian Wells... is she the best player too?


I think being called the best player at the moment takes a little more effort than just 1 or 2 great played tournaments. I will be first one to say Serena is the best player in the world at the end of the year if she shows that in her results on consistent basis.

[dryrunguy]

Not sure I understand what you mean there.. something to do with her injury at Wimbledon?

I am sure he wants it to be and badly too, but the point is, the best player in the world should show the best results of all players during 12 months (or close ) period. Maria won Australian Open in dominant fashion, is she the best player? Ana just won Indian Wells... is she the best player too?


I think being called the best player at the moment takes a little more effort than just 1 or 2 great played tournaments. I will be first one to say Serena is the best player in the world at the end of the year if she shows that in her results on consistent basis.

I think we can all agree on that. Which is why Justine, at the moment, is still the best player in the world. But if Serena's fans want to make a case otherwise, they might get their chance over the next 11 months. Time will tell.

[Charlie02123]

Kolya will give whoever wins tonights match a lot of trouble. I won't be surprised if he will emerge as finalist.

That would be awesome! I, however, would be surprised.



I think being called the best player at the moment takes a little more effort than just 1 or 2 great played tournaments. I will be first one to say Serena is the best player in the world at the end of the year if she shows that in her results on consistent basis.

I think it's similar to how Marat Safin could be top five if he played close to his talent level all the time. If Serena consistently played the way she does when she's at her best, she'd probably be top three, at least.

Everyone has their moments, though. I think there are at least thirty players on both tours who "could be" top ten if they consistenly played their best.

[Ti-Amie]

Friday Orders of Play

Stadium: 1:00 PM Start

1. Men's Singles: Semifinals
Tomas Berdych (CZE) [10] vs. Rafael Nadal (ESP) [2]

2. Women's Doubles: Semifinals
Cara Black (ZIM)/Liezel Huber (USA) [1] vs. Kveta Peschke (CZE)/Rennae Stubbs (AUS) [3]

Stadium: 7:00 PM Start

1. Men's Singles: Semifinals
Winner of Roger Federer (SUI) [1] vs. Andy Roddick (USA) [6] vs. Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) [4]

2. Women's Doubles: Semifinals
Victoria Azarenka (BLR)/Shahar Peer (ISR) [7] vs. Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)/Ai Sugiyama (JPN) [2]

[Vlad]

I think we can all agree on that. Which is why Justine, at the moment, is still the best player in the world. But if Serena's fans want to make a case otherwise, they might get their chance over the next 11 months. Time will tell.


Yeah, and it doesn't have to be Serena's fans. All tennis fans will come to that conclusion if her results will show it.

[dryrunguy]

Yeah, and it doesn't have to be Serena's fans. All tennis fans will come to that conclusion if her results will show it.

We shouldn't forget about Sharapova. She's made a really good case for it.

[mmmm8]

He's the Francesca Schiavone of the ATP, Vlad. Schiavone has wins over almost every top player...yet never was, and never will be a Top 10 herself. It's like that for some players. They get it up for the big matches.

She got to #11, though.


Did I misread a thread? Or was Davydenko cleared? Maybe someone should tell Justin? I knew the news wouldn't find its way to the mainstream, but the tennisheads, at least, should know better... And do everything possible to recitify misperceptions.

He hasn't been cleared YET, technically. But I'm still glad I missed the stellar commentary.




It'll be interesting to see if Federer comes out in not such great form for the semi (provided he beats Roddick), whether Kolya can break through the mental barrier. The US Open semi suggests the mental brick is still too heavy.

I don't think he has a chance against Roddick, but then I don't think Andy has a chance either, since he hasn't been playing great and he would really need to for Federer.

[Vlad]

She got to #11, though.



He hasn't been cleared YET, technically. But I'm still glad I missed the stellar commentary.




It'll be interesting to see if Federer comes out in not such great form for the semi (provided he beats Roddick), whether Kolya can break through the mental barrier. The US Open semi suggests the mental brick is still too heavy.

I don't think he has a chance against Roddick, but then I don't think Andy has a chance either, since he hasn't been playing great and he would really need to for Federer.



Kolya will have a chance even against Roddick. The times they played each other, Davydenko was never at his best. 4 out of 5 matches, he wasn't even top 10. At last time they played, Kolya was struggling badly against anyone

[mmmm8]

I wouldn't have even thought about it if the commentator didn't mention it, it was so long ago.

These are the two last world #1s

[mmmm8]

Kolya will have a chance even against Roddick. The times they played each other, Davydenko was never at his best. 4 out of 5 matches, he wasn't even top 10. At last time they played, Kolya was struggling badly against anyone

I think his problem with Roddick might be mostly technical - returning his serve, not mostly psychological as it is against Fed

[Drop-shot]

I'm actually cheering for Roddick

BTW, this looks like the Fed of old. What is it about Andy that really inspires Roger? (he must really hate him or something)
If Fed wins Miami I'm blaming Andy for jumpstarting Federer again.

[munchin]

I'm actually cheering for Roddick

BTW, this looks like the Fed of old. What is it about Andy that really inspires Roger? (he must really hate him or something)
If Fed wins Miami I'm blaming Andy for jumpstarting Federer again.


Maybe it's that Andy's game just makes Roger look really good.

I think it's just that Roger knows that letting Roddick into matches is deadly when he can serve the way he serves so he tries to be as oppressive as possible.

[GVGirl]

I'm actually cheering for Roddick

BTW, this looks like the Fed of old. What is it about Andy that really inspires Roger? (he must really hate him or something)
If Fed wins Miami I'm blaming Andy for jumpstarting Federer again.

I can answer that one.

Back in 2003 Roddick beat Fed in the the Rogers Masters final. At the end of the year Roddick was #1 by the slimest of margins. Turns out that If Fed had won that match and all the other matches for both players remained tha same, Fed could have been # 1 in 2003. Fed has said in the past that he always remembers this every time he plays Roddick.

[munchin]

I can answer that one.

Back in 2003 Roddick beat Fed in the the Rogers Masters final. At the end of the year Roddick was #1 by the slimest of margins. Turns out that If Fed had won that match and all the other matches for both players remained tha same, Fed could have been # 1 in 2003. Fed has said in the past that he always remembers this every time he plays Roddick.


That's gotta be a drag. Knowing you're the one guy in all the world, Federer has it just completely in for.

[aedra1119]

I don't know if it's just me, but this match feels so subdued. I don't know what I was expecting though...

[Vlad]

I'm actually cheering for Roddick

BTW, this looks like the Fed of old. What is it about Andy that really inspires Roger? (he must really hate him or something)
If Fed wins Miami I'm blaming Andy for jumpstarting Federer again.


I don't really think Roger is playing anywhere at his best now. He saw a lot of second serve from Andy and has done NOTHING on those so far. Very uncharacteristic.

[mmmm8]

That's gotta be a drag. Knowing you're the one guy in all the world, Federer has it just completely in for.

There is at least one other guy Roger has it completely in for, but he hasn't been as successful against him lately. :rolleyes:

[munchin]

ANDY! WOW! This is what they call a "golden opportunity". No Pressure.

[Jessie181]

Wow. Interesting factoid, GVG! :)


There is at least one other guy Roger has it completely in for, but he hasn't been as successful against him lately. :rolleyes:

....who?:confused:

[verucasalt]

Just glanced at the scoreboard and saw the score. Wow!

Maybe I spoke too soon. :lipsrsealed:

[Vlad]

This is just really ugly stuff from Roger. No ifs about it.

3 of the easiest forehands shanked completely on his own serve.

whatever Roger. The fact is as I see it, Roger has zero confidence at the moment. All those losses taking its toll.

[aedra1119]

Ok Andy. Here it is on your racquet.

And he does it! Woohoo! First set to Andy!

[verucasalt]

Wow! :shocked:

[Jessie181]

Wow, Andy is up in the TB!

I can't see it, though...

can someone tell me whether Andy picked up his play or if it's because Roger is sucking?

[Jessie181]

WOW! Andy Takes the first set! :freekingout:

[Jessie181]

This is just really ugly stuff from Roger. No ifs about it.

3 of the easiest forehands shanked completely on his own serve.

whatever Roger.


I should read upthread whenever I post questions next time :p (stupid, silly Jessie)


This pretty much answered my question. Merci.

[munchin]

This is just really ugly stuff from Roger. No ifs about it.


And very good stuff from Andy. I think he's actually psyched himself up today to the point of not being intimidated by Roger. But Roger looked very strange in that tiebreak. He gifted Andy 3 points.

[aedra1119]

Wow, Andy is up in the TB!

I can't see it, though...

can someone tell me whether Andy picked up his play or if it's because Roger is sucking?

Andy has been serving well, but Roger is playing poorly, lots of errors.

[mmmm8]

Wow. Interesting factoid, GVG! :)



....who?:confused:

Novak







Interesting development

Go, Roger! (This is rare, but even more prescious for it)

[Jessie181]

Andy has been serving well, but Roger is playing poorly, lots of errors.
aah. Thanks.


Novak







Interesting development

Go, Roger! (This is rare, but even more prescious for it)

merci.

Normally, I would root for Roger. But since Andy hasn't beaten him in YEARS, I kind of want Andy to win :p:o

[munchin]

Wow, Andy is up in the TB!

I can't see it, though...

can someone tell me whether Andy picked up his play or if it's because Roger is sucking?


Roger is making some bewildering errors out there. And he's letting Andy get away with stuff he normally wouldn't (like winners). But Andy was pretty solid with the forehand in the first set.

[jjnow]

Even though it's a repeat pattern since the year began, I'm still caught unawares when I see Roger playing so passively. :undecided:

[mmmm8]

Pauly Shore!

[rabbit]

And again Roger doesn't make use of his break point opportunity! :mad: :mad:

[Vlad]

Horrible. Got to breakpoint from 40-0 on Andy's serve and what did he do? Second serve and his feet were so frozen, he didn't move a bit to that backhand. This is not the Roger we all know. His reaction time and anticipation are MIA.

[mmmm8]

Anyone notice Roddick hasn't uttered a word yet, at the umpire or himself?

[Vlad]

Anyone notice Roddick hasn't uttered a word yet, at the umpire or himself?

why would he? he is winning so far!

[verucasalt]

I thought for sure Roger would break.

So Roger is a bit flat footed tonight?

[jjnow]

Allez. :)

[Vlad]

Finally he breaks... it took couple poor shots from Andy but at least he was awake that whole game.

[munchin]

What a poor game from Andy. Just one break in concentration and the match is out of your hands.

[rabbit]

Finally he breaks... it took couple poor shots from Andy but at least he awake that whole game.

Yes, allez Roger! Has there at least been some nice shots from Roger's end? Just to make sure we are talking about the same guy...;)

[aedra1119]

Oh Andy. Keep it together in the 3rd!

[shtexas]

Oh Andy. Keep it together in the 3rd!

I'm not optimistic.

[Kirkus]

What a poor game from Andy. Just one break in concentration and the match is out of your hands.

I don't know that the match is "out of his hands".

But Andy didn't win the first set simply because Roger was playing "passively". Andy was playing some pretty good tennis.

The only reason Roger got the second set was because Roddick took his foot off the gas. Andy missed an easy over head a few games back and ever since then, his service games have turned to crap.

[munchin]

Oh Andy. Keep it together in the 3rd!


If Andy wins this third set, he will have more perseverance and guile than I have thought him to have. And I think pretty highly of him.

[verucasalt]

At least Andy gets to serve first.

[munchin]

I don't know that the match is "out of his hands".

But Andy didn't win the first set simply because Roger was playing "passively". Andy was playing some pretty good tennis.

The only reason Roger got the second set was because Roddick took his foot off the gas. Andy missed an easy over head a few games back and ever since then, his service games have turned to crap.


He's only played the one service game since. But it was crap.

[Kirkus]

And now I'm going to go celebrate Andy's seventh set off of Federer. I have a feeling it'll be the last one for a while.

[GVGirl]

My power went out right before the TB.:mad:

Back in time to see the last point of the second set.

[Kirkus]

He's only played the one service game since. But it was crap.

LOL. Yeah it was.

[Scotty]

well that's a good way to start the 3rd set, Andy.

[munchin]

Okay, well that's a good start for Andy. I just can't help but think he's mentally exasperated right now.

[rabbit]

The only reason Roger got the second set was because Roddick took his foot off the gas. Andy missed an easy over head a few games back and ever since then, his service games have turned to crap.

Come on, this is utterly unfair. The match is being played from both sides. Although I'm not watching the match, Roger must have made some nice shots to intimidate and press Andy. At the very least, one must credit Federer for keeping up his level when Andy's fell a little bit :rolleyes:

[aedra1119]

I'm not optimistic.

*sigh* I'm trying to be.

[Kirkus]

Come on, this is utterly unfair. The match is being played from both sides. Although I'm not watching the match, Roger must have made some nice shots to intimidate and press Andy. At the very least, one must credit Federer for keeping up his level when Andy's fell a little bit :rolleyes:

No doubt.

My remark was payback for all the "Andy only won the first set because Roger's not playing very well" comments.

That really bugs me. ;)

[Vlad]

Yes, allez Roger! Has there at least been some nice shots from Roger's end? Just to make sure we are talking about the same guy...;)


Yes he did... he played nice 15-30 point in that game when he hit nice bh pass.. but don't get me wrong, even if he won that set, he is still not playing the game he is capable of. But he is getting to Andy's serve games a lot more now, and that's a better sign.

[munchin]

Come on, this is utterly unfair. The match is being played from both sides. Although I'm not watching the match, Roger must have made some nice shots to intimidate and press Andy. At the very least, one must credit Federer for keeping up his level when Andy's fell a little bit :rolleyes:


The roll eyes smilie always vexes me. I never know if it indicates that they're rolling they're eyes at the quoted comment or if they're indicating sarcasm. :rolleyes:

[Moose]

Just back. Looks like Davy made short work of Tips. Congrats to him and his fans.

[shtexas]

How is injuring yourself by running into the umpire's chair a Youzhny incident Justin?

The only connection would be an injury.

[shtexas]

Just back. Looks like Davy made short work of Tips. Congrats to him and his fans.

All three of them. ;)

[aedra1119]

Just keep holding serve, Andy!

[Moose]

All three of them. ;)


I think Morct became an Andy Murray fan because no one else would. Maybe for 5 TAT dollars, we can get her to take up Davy's cause too.

[Vlad]

DISGUSTING. What a donation.

Congrats Andy Roddick.

[Scotty]

3 break points for Andy! Can he do it?

[aedra1119]

OMG. Oh. My. God. Andy broke Roger at love?! You can do it Andy!!!!!!

[shtexas]

Well, FSN just cut me off. Southwest Outdoor Report. :mad:

Good luck Andy.

[Scotty]

yes, he can. (now I feel like "Bob, The Builder")

[Foxykhat]

Well well Roger this is what I get home in time to see, you broken at the most inappropriate time.

Congrats Andy!!

Foxy

[Kirkus]

I'll give you that one.

Roger broke himself. Andy didn't have too much to with it.

[Foxykhat]

DISGUSTING. What a donation.

Congrats Andy Roddick.

Beyond disgusting!!!!

Foxy

[Foxykhat]

I'll give you that one.

Roger broke himself. Andy didn't have too much to with it.

Thanks Kirkus but that's not Andy fault so you got to be happy for him.

He's doing his best to serve this out so good for him.

Foxy

[mmmm8]

I'll give you that one.

Roger broke himself. Andy didn't have too much to with it.


He had a great pickup shot for 0-15



Wow to the whole thing.

[jjnow]

No idea what game Roger was playing in the 3-4 game. Whatever. Onward to clay.

Congrats to Andy's fans.

[suliso]

That was a sad performance... One thing is clear - if Roger can't conjure up a superior performance even against Roddik, it means he really isn't up to it at the moment.

He better get it back at least by the time Wimbledon comes around...


And congrats to all Roddick fans (there must be some, right?)...

[aedra1119]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! FINALLY!

:yahoo::woohoo::yahoo:

[rabbit]

Congrats Andy!

I feel depressed :(

[Foxykhat]

Congrats to Andy and his fans

Shaking head at Roger!!!!!!!!

Beyond disgusting that last serving game.

Now I'm gonna have to root for Nadal :)

Foxy

[shtexas]

Andy!

[munchin]

That was a sad performance... One thing is clear - if Roger can't conjure up a superior performance even against Roddik, it means he really isn't up to it at the moment.

He better get it back at least by the time Wimbledon comes around...


And congrats to all Roddick fans (there must be some, right?)...


Damn straight.

Good job, Andy.

[JTContinental]

Allez!

No one beats Andy Roddick thirteen times in a row. (sorry, stealing from your guy, GVGirl)

[suliso]

I feel depressed :(

I feel depressed with an entire tournament. No real favorites left :(

[hurricanejeanne]

And nearly 5 years in the making. Holy crap. Congrats Andy!

[Vlad]

I'll give you that one.

Roger broke himself. Andy didn't have too much to with it.


Andy also didn't have to do much to win tiebreak. Tell me when was the last time Roger missed 3 forehands on HIS serve in tiebreak? i don't remember it ever happening.

Other than that Andy played great.

[Foxykhat]

He had a great pickup shot for 0-15



Wow to the whole thing.

Forgot to mention that it was indeed a great pick up shot.

I'm doubly depressed I used to have Roger to rely on when Venus bummed but now I have NO-ONE!!!

Hehehe not as terrible depressed as I thought I would have been though I sorted of expected Andy would win this won.

Foxy

[craighickman]

He ****ing did it.

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Ti-Amie]

Will Craig and Kirkus ever come down from the ceiling?

[Moose]

Wow.

So Roger continues his "0 for 2008".

[aedra1119]

And congrats to all Roddick fans (there must be some, right?)...

:yes: Right here. :)

[mmmm8]

Andy actually handled that graciously, so good for him. Maybe he won't feel compelled to win any more matches this week? ;)


Congrats to Andy's fans. Must be Craig's lucky day today

[shtexas]

He ****ing did it.

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

:cheesy:

[mrjiggyfly2]

Congrats to Andy.

I think Roger will actually be happy to move to clay. Slightly less expected of him on that surface, and some time to work on his game.

[Vlad]

Ok, people settle down, now watch Kolya taking out Andy in semis. :)

[Moose]

So it looked at the beginning of the season that we could possibly be looking at a year where three men battle it out for #1. Now it's looking more like a Sveta, Ana, and Jelena "you take it, no you take it" battle for #2.

[Foxykhat]

I feel depressed with an entire tournament. No real favorites left :(

Maybe we should got get drunk together.

I sort of still have Davy and Tomas (yeah I am fan of both) and I'm warming up to Nadal so.

If Andy wins this it will be huge for his confidence going forward I think, Dubai and here.

Foxy

[Scotty]

wow. Too bad I can't see this match live, or taped (at any hour) on that worthless network.

[mjschaefer]

WOOOOO. USA USA USA!

Seriously though I'm not the biggest Roddick fan but I support him.

This win is the equivalent of the United States beating the USSR in Olympic Hockey in the early 80's, it doesn't mean squat if Roddick doesn't win the whole thing.

[Kirkus]

That was a sad performance... One thing is clear - if Roger can't conjure up a superior performance even against Roddik, it means he really isn't up to it at the moment.

He better get it back at least by the time Wimbledon comes around...


And congrats to all Roddick fans (there must be some, right?)...

You know what? Roger played well.

He was +16 on Winners/Errors
1st serve % = 74%
2nd serve % = 61%

He just got beat. That's all.

[shtexas]

Congrats to Andy.

I think Roger will actually be happy to move to clay. Slightly less expected of him on that surface, and some time to work on his game.

Roger's only #2 on clay.

[Moose]

Congrats to Andy.

I think Roger will actually be happy to move to clay. Slightly less expected of him on that surface, and some time to work on his game.

True, Jiggy. Now it's Rafa's turn to underwhelm us.

[rabbit]

Who is the highest ranked player Roger has beaten this year? Blake at AO?

[dryrunguy]

Congratulations to Andy and his fans.... It's remarkable. Andy way you slice it. ;)

[mmmm8]

So it looked at the beginning of the season that we could possibly be looking at a year where three men battle it out for #1. Now it's looking more like a Sveta, Ana, and Jelena "you take it, no you take it" battle for #2.

It won'tl last once Maria gets up there - then it'll be a battle to NOT be #2 between her and Justine (unless Serena stays injury-free and does not need repeat dental surgery)

[Moose]

I feel depressed with an entire tournament. No real favorites left :(

We're offering 5 TAT dollars and a drink coupon for the Loser's Lounge for people to cheer on Davydenko, since he seems to only have 3 fans.

[Moose]

It won'tl last once Maria gets up there - then it'll be a battle to NOT be #2 between her and Justine (unless Serena stays injury-free and does not need repeat dental surgery)

True.

We were talking a few weeks ago how these three ladies seems to not want the two spot. As soon as either of the three got a chance to win their way into it, or build on it, they went out early. While I am not a Maria fan, I am glad that someone might get near the top of the rankings that threatens to be a #1, rather than run from it.

[suliso]

Maybe we should got get drunk together.

I sort of still have Davy and Tomas (yeah I am fan of both) and I'm warming up to Nadal so.

If Andy wins this it will be huge for his confidence going forward I think, Dubai and here.

Foxy

May be we should ;)

I kind of like both Tomas and Jelena, but not a big fan of either... As for Andy - good for his confidence, but clay is next so it doesn't matter.

[jjnow]

It won'tl last once Maria gets up there - then it'll be a battle to NOT be #2 between her and Justine (unless Serena stays injury-free and does not need repeat dental surgery)
Especially with the clay season approaching, I don't think we're going to see that anytime soon.

[Foxykhat]

He ****ing did it.

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

ROFL can you scream any louder?!

Foxy

[mmmm8]

Who is the highest ranked player Roger has beaten this year? Blake at AO?

I think Berdych was higher at that point?

[dryrunguy]

This, of course, means that Roger will finally win the French. As wacky as this season has been... Write it down. :rolleyes:

[Vlad]

Congratulations to Andy and his fans.... It's remarkable. Andy way you slice it. ;)


Given how easily Fish crushed Roger just a week ago, it is not that remarkable :)


It had to happen sooner or later.

[suliso]

It won'tl last once Maria gets up there - then it'll be a battle to NOT be #2 between her and Justine (unless Serena stays injury-free and does not need repeat dental surgery)

Allow me to be skeptical ;)

[mmmm8]

Especially with the clay season approaching, I don't think we're going to see that anytime soon.

Ana and Sveta and Jelena have an awful lot of points to defend (as do Justine, and to a much lesser extent, Maria). But I was thinking past clay

[Moose]

Thank god I've done fairly well in womens predictions this week, because I think with Roger out, I have about 5 points total for the week in the mens.

[Foxykhat]

This, of course, means that Roger will finally win the French. As wacky as this season has been... Write it down. :rolleyes:

I'll take it, but I doubt it.

Foxy

[dryrunguy]

Given how easily Fish crushed Roger just a week ago, it is not that remarkable :)


It had to happen sooner or later.

No way, Vlad. Given Andy's H2H against Roger, and the criticism leveled toward Andy in recent years (by you, and by me in recent days), it IS remarkable. Andy way you slice it.

[oohsalmon]

He ****ing did it.

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Nice week for you, eh? :cheesy:

[Danielle]

As bummed as I am about the outcome (and due credit to Andy, his serving really bailed him out and he stayed steady), I actually saw some positive signs. 1) Roger was holding serve better than I've seen so far this season and 2) I see a huge improvement in his movement and his willingness to stand on top of the baseline which means...


that Roger will finally win the French. As wacky as this season has been... Write it down. :rolleyes:

...thank you very much. (and thank you, dry) ;) :cheesy:

[jjnow]

Ana and Sveta and Jelena have an awful lot of points to defend (as do Justine, and to a much lesser extent, Maria). But I was thinking past clay
I'm still sceptical Sharapova will play much leading up to RG. Not to mention, she's got a lot of RG points to defend herself. I think we'll probably see Maria make her move later this year, around the indoor season. She definitely belongs in the Top-3, I've just been looking at the rankings and trying to decide when she's going to make it back there. If her shoulder is acting up again, I think she'll pace her schedule.

[dryrunguy]

Jeekers. Jelena/Bepa has already started.

[Ti-Amie]

Jeekers. Jelena/Bepa has already started.

I'm off to bed.

[Moose]

Dang I hope Jelena takes this. Even though Vera played well against Serena at the USO, Jelena would def make for a much better match on Saturday.

[munchin]

You know what? Roger played well.

He was +16 on Winners/Errors
1st serve % = 74%
2nd serve % = 61%

He just got beat. That's all.


This is true. Andy only had the one break point this match. This match was really one of only 4 or 5 matches these two have played where the entire thing was legitimately competitive and I'm not surprised Andy finally got one. Andy just finally had the belief today and there were really just a few sloppy points that swung the balance in all 3 sets. Unfortunately, they came in clumps, but that's tennis.

[rabbit]

There's delayed streaming of the match on TVU. I'm watching it and it just seems Roger is less likely to pull the trigger on winners. Roddick loops it back to the middle in some rallies, and Federer just pushes it back. It seems Roger now wants to win more by touch than than by power, and that is not at all what Roger was two seasons back. Also of course tons of errors.

None of this is meant to take away from Andy's accomplishments but it appears that Federer is severely lacking in confidence at this stage.

[Ti-Amie]

This is true. Andy only had the one break point this match. This match was really one of only 4 or 5 matches these two have played where the entire thing was legitimately competitive and I'm not surprised Andy finally got one. Andy just finally had the belief today and there were really just a few sloppy points that swung the balance in all 3 sets. Unfortunately, they came in clumps, but that's tennis.

He was probably sick of hearing Fish' running off at the mouth ...:lipsrsealed:

[mmmm8]

I'm off to bed.

I've reduced the livestream screen size to the lowest possible size that still allows the score to be visible :rolleyes:

[Aziza]

Thanks for all the commentary TAT friends! What a day!

Really bummed that Sveta lost, disapointed that Tipsarevic showed why he isn't seen often at the tail end of a suicide pool list and just WOW! :shocked: at the Fed-Roddick match.

[jjnow]

I'm off to bed.
You can always catch one of the inevitable replays on ESPN Classic.

[munchin]

He was probably sick of hearing Fish' running off at the mouth ...:lipsrsealed:


You know, I bet Andy's the kind of guy who would get spurred on by that. Whatever works.

[Ti-Amie]

You can always catch one of the inevitable replays on ESPN Classic.

I saw the whole match jj. I should be off to bed but here I am. Venturing over to MTF. They must be suicidal over there.;)

[Vlad]

Oh oh... Vera is getting upset already.... I see tears developing in her eyes... :(

[craighickman]

He was probably sick of hearing Fish' running off at the mouth ...:lipsrsealed:

Mardy definitely gets the assist.

Andy can't let him have anything over him.

Sibling rivalry.

[mmmm8]

Oh oh... Vera is getting upset already.... I see tears developing in her eyes... :(

Where were these yesterday? :mad::mad::mad:

[Moose]

Quick start for JJ. As this tournament has gone on, she's just gotten stronger and stronger. And to think, she should have been buried her first match.

[Foxykhat]

He was probably sick of hearing Fish' running off at the mouth ...:lipsrsealed:

ROFL I honestly believe this.

Foxy

[Vlad]

Where were these yesterday? :mad::mad::mad:


Her tears is product of situation on the court... today she is getting completely and utterly outplayed so far. Yesterday, she was fully in control

[jjnow]

I saw the whole match jj. I should be off to bed but here I am. Venturing over to MTF. They must be suicidal over there.;)
I meant the Jelena/Vera match. It's sure to be a barnburner!

[Moose]

So, Jelena / Serena...who ya got?

[mmmm8]

Her tears is product of situation on the court... today she is getting completely and utterly outplayed so far. Yesterday, she was fully in control

I know. I was more just angry about that than serious.

[jjnow]

So, Jelena / Serena...who ya got?

:hyst:

[oohsalmon]

Serena d. Henin
Roddick d. Federer
Zuzana d. Two People

Whodathunk :cheesy:.

[Foxykhat]

I saw the whole match jj. I should be off to bed but here I am. Venturing over to MTF. They must be suicidal over there.;)

Ti has MTF crashed as yet?

Foxy

[mmmm8]

So, Jelena / Serena...who ya got?

Let's just skip yet another step.

Congratulations to Serena Williams, Sony Ericsson Open 2007&2008 Champion.

[suliso]

Random calculation: if Jelena wins a title here she will be #4 in safe post-RG points - 5 points ahead of Sveta, 28 behind Ana and 85 behind Maria.

[Ti-Amie]

So, Jelena / Serena...who ya got?

Is this a trick question?

[nelslus]

BIG congrats to Craighickman, Kirkus and all Andy fans. You guys truly deserve this win. After all you've been through- I just cannot feel too bad about this. :)

Alternate message: My ASS I can't feel bad about this. THIS 2008 TENNIS YEAR SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(

[Ti-Amie]

Ti has MTF crashed as yet?

Foxy

:hyst::hyst::hyst:

Short version:
Fed a non factor till Wimby
Andy bites

[aedra1119]

I meant the Jelena/Vera match. It's sure to be a barnburner!

Yup. Sure looks like Jelena has that barn ablasin' right about now.

[oohsalmon]

BIG congrats to Craighickman, Kirkus and all Andy fans. You guys truly deserve this win. After all you've been through- I just cannot feel too bad about this. :)

Alternate message: My ASS I can't feel bad about this. THIS 2008 TENNIS YEAR SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(

If you were a Zuzana fan, this would be the best week of your life...:p

[craighickman]

So Andy has defeated the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 players in the world in the span of a few weeks.

Just saying.

[mmmm8]

:hyst::hyst::hyst:

Short version:
Fed a non factor till Wimby
Andy bites

Finally, a compelling argument for me to start posting on MTF! :)

[Ti-Amie]

I meant the Jelena/Vera match. It's sure to be a barnburner!

Not if Bepa has anything to say about it. http://yelims.free.fr/Groumph/Triste09.gif

[Moose]

Jelena Jankovic...the only player in the current WTA to have a winning percentage H2H against Serena (having played 5 or more times).

Never count Jelena out. Never reserve a seat at the winner's ball, but never count her out.

[Foxykhat]

Dearest Bepa

Please remember what you did to get to this point and win this freaking match.

Sincerely

Loxy oops I mean Foxy

[Moose]

So Andy has defeated the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 players in the world in the span of a few weeks.

Just saying.

Nole did it in one tournament, Craig.


But, congrats. Miami has been a hugely successful event for your faves.

[oohsalmon]

Now THAT's the Vera we all know and love :cheesy:.

[aedra1119]

Not if Bepa has anything to say about it. http://yelims.free.fr/Groumph/Triste09.gif

ROFL! :cheesy: I mean, poor Vera.

[oohsalmon]

Vera pouting up a storm. Loves it.

This must have been a fun conversation :D

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7908/zvontowelcoachbt3.jpg

[jjnow]

So...she's crying again?

[Ti-Amie]

Vera pouting up a storm. Loves it.

This must have been a fun conversation :D

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7908/zvontowelcoachbt3.jpg

Great screen cap. It was 4-1 when Bepa was sitting like that.

[Vlad]

So...she's crying again?


she is always sitting with her towel over her head. Since her junior years.

She did same thing yesterday after winning first set and calling for coach.

[oohsalmon]

Great screen cap. It was 4-1 when Bepa was sitting like that.

Did she do it twice? I took this between sets.

Vera, way to burn three challenges by 1-1 in the set. :p

[jjnow]

Vera, way to burn three challenges by 1-1 in the set. :p
Surely you kid? Three challenges in 2 games?

If that's true I'll need to LOL.

[Vlad]

Nole did it in one tournament, Craig.


But, congrats. Miami has been a hugely successful event for your faves.



Nalbandian did it in back to back tournaments...


wait.. actually it was 1-2-3 in Madrid and then 1-2 in Paris.

Now, THAT was something and I don't think anyone will be able to replicate that in near future.

[oohsalmon]

Surely you kid? Three challenges in 2 games?

If that's true I'll need to LOL.

In fairness she lost the third in the third game. ;)

[Vlad]

Vera has so much negative energy tonight. :(

[mmmm8]

Did she do it twice? I took this between sets.

Vera, way to burn three challenges by 1-1 in the set. :p


Vera was challenging balls that were nowhere near the lines yesterday. She and Federer should start a Ridiculous Challenge-aholic support group

[MuShuPork]

Nalbandian did it in back to back tournaments...


wait.. actually it was 1-2-3 in Madrid and then 1-2 in Paris.

Now, THAT was something and I don't think anyone will be able to replicate that in near future.
Now if only he'd do that at a slam. Then there'd really be something to cheer about.

[mmmm8]

Jelena Jankovic...the only player in the current WTA to have a winning percentage H2H against Serena (having played 5 or more times).

Never count Jelena out. Never reserve a seat at the winner's ball, but never count her out.



I'll be psyched Satuday if you're right and I'm wrong

[Moose]

I'll be psyched Satuday if you're right and I'm wrong

I think Serena wins, M8. I was just suggesting an opposing argument, in case anyone felt like running with it.

[Vlad]

I think Serena wins, M8. I was just suggesting an opposing argument, in case anyone felt like running with it.


She is capable of it. I think she can do it. I am going with Jelena in 2.

Jelena just called for a trainer. Make it her in 3 then.

Something with her shoulder or neck.. she is saying it hurts when she serving.

[mmmm8]

Can we have a contest for Jelena's matches? Guess the # of times the trainer comes out and the injuries?

[oohsalmon]

Jelena is always a threat to beat those she thinks she can beat.

Serena falls into that category.

Should be a good match :)

Snezana :sweetheart:

[Moose]

Can we have a contest for Jelena's matches? Guess the # of times the trainer comes out and the injuries?


I think half the time she calls for the trainer because she is bored, and want to chat to someone for a minute. Same thing with all her approaches to the chair.

[mmmm8]

Vera has no points to defend between, I think, late April and September. She should be in top ten soon if she doesn't get injured again.

[Foxykhat]

I think half the time she calls for the trainer because she is bored, and want to chat to someone for a minute. Same thing with all her approaches to the chair.


Either that or she's a hypocondriac.

Foxy

[mmmm8]

Anyone know if they will be putting the doubles finals before or after the singles? Particularly on Sunday?

[Moose]

Either that or she's a hypocondriac.

Foxy

Honestly, Foxster - I think she's got a touch of ADHD. Her focus goes in and out. She gets started on something that bothers her, and obsesses over it. And I think her calling for the trainer is one of her tools for dealing with it.

[oohsalmon]

I see it as Jelena saying:

"Free healthcare? Cool!"

[suliso]

Vera has no points to defend between, I think, late April and September. She should be in top ten soon if she doesn't get injured again.

There is a big gap between #11 and #12. Assuming she doesn't escape today, Vera will be #14 next Monday, but still 676 points behind #10.

[JTContinental]

Allez!

No one beats Andy Roddick thirteen times in a row. (sorry, stealing from your guy, GVGirl)


Sorry, I meant Garulitas, not Vilas, and it was only 12 times. Plus, Andy said the same thing in his presser, so it's not as witty as I thought. :(

[mmmm8]

Sorry, I meant Garulitas, not Vilas, and it was only 12 times. Plus, Andy said the same thing in his presser, so it's not as witty as I thought. :(

Gonzalez said it in a blog when he beat Fed in Shanghai. But it was a slightly less dire 10 times.

[oohsalmon]

Jelena-Serena final! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

I'd like them to repeat this pairing in the RG final too, please :)

[Vlad]

Jelena after the match: " Great match. Good match. You play good".


Jelena is great with the kids and autographs. She actually answers all of their questions too. :)

[mmmm8]

I picked Jankovic to get to the final! ... in IW :mad:

[craighickman]

Nole did it in one tournament, Craig.


But, congrats. Miami has been a hugely successful event for your faves.

So did Nalbandian. But that was last year. Old news. ;)

And yes it has.

[aedra1119]

Congrats Jelena. Ok Serena. Time to bring out the Fierce Stomping Diva again! :)

[Moose]

Ajde Jelena. A hugely successful Spring hardcourt run for JJ. Semis at IW, final at Miami. That's a marked improvement over her 2007 performance. Very happy for her.

[dryrunguy]

I'm sorry for Bepa, but happy for Jelena. Woo hoo!

[Moose]

Jelena after the match: " Great match. Good match. You play good".

Other than the outburst against Justine in her post-USO semi interview in '06, Jelena has been a model class act post-match.

[oohsalmon]

Kid: "Jelena can I have your racquet?"

JJ: "I need that racquet to beat Serena."

Kid: "Well can I have it after the final?"

JJ: "OK"

Kid: "Remember my face, I want to make sure it comes to me."

Kid: "Jelena, can I have your shoe?"

He asked for like five more things. Kudos to her for not smacking him.

[Vlad]

Other than the outburst against Justine in her post-USO semi interview in '06, Jelena has been a model class act post-match.


She was very lovely with autographs for kids just now. Great attitude... nice to see that from a top player who isn't just concerned with winning.

[Moose]

She was very lovely with autographs for kids just now. Great attitude... nice to see that from a top player who isn't just concerned with winning.

Following her match against Ahsha at IW, she did the same thing. She stayed to sign every single autograph, and allow everyone that wanted one to get her picture. She's got to make tournament directors ecstatic with that kind of attitude. Shame more players don't hae it.

[patrick]

Congratulations to Andy Roddick for his HUGE win tonight. Federer played well but Roddick played a tad better tonight and was on his best behavior :)

Serena/Jelena final at noon EST on CBS

Federer said in his presser that Pagnini thought that he was at 95% fit.

[aedra1119]

Serena/Jelena final at noon EST on CBS


Good riddance, FSN! Don't let the door hit ya on the way out!

[morancito]

Just came here to congratulate Craig.

Congrats Craig

(%$#%&$#%$)

I'm a good sport like that. ntn.

[JTContinental]

Gonzalez said it in a blog when he beat Fed in Shanghai. But it was a slightly less dire 10 times.

Wow, I keep getting less funny!

[mmmm8]

Wow, I keep getting less funny!

It´s not you! It´s Andy!

[JTContinental]

It´s not you! It´s Andy!

At least, I still have Carillo beat.

[kayce]

Andy finally did it.:woot::hyst: Good thing I hadn't given up on him yet! I almost screamed when I got the text at work:D

[craighickman]

Just came here to congratulate Craig.

Congrats Craig

(%$#%&$#%$)

I'm a good sport like that. ntn.

That's nice.

Thanks morancito.

[jjnow]

Following her match against Ahsha at IW, she did the same thing. She stayed to sign every single autograph, and allow everyone that wanted one to get her picture. She's got to make tournament directors ecstatic with that kind of attitude. Shame more players don't hae it.

I've said several times before, I became a fan watching her after she beat Vaidisova on one of the outside courts at the USO in 2006. She stayed on the court and signed every single autograph. Glad I had the DirecTV interactive coverage or might have missed that moment.

[mmmm8]

RESULTS
Men's Singles - Quarterfinals
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/13/fullj.05ab3d2b4c279ee4b0fce9614a52c267/05ab3d2b4c279ee4b0fce9614a52c267-getty-77834062mh142_sony_ericsson.jpg
Roger Federer and Andy Roddick

[6] A Roddick (USA) d [1] R Federer (SUI) 76(4) 46 63
[4] N Davydenko (RUS) d J Tipsarevic (SRB) 62 61

Doubles - Semifinals
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/18/fullj.b56436594fda05e752c5a1efbe96a9b5/b56436594fda05e752c5a1efbe96a9b5-getty-77834062mh094_sony_ericsson.jpg
Wesley Moodie and Jeff Coetzee

[1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) d J Coetzee (RSA) / W Moodie (RSA) 61 64
[4] M Bhupathi (IND) / M Knowles (BAH) d [6] M Damm (CZE) / P Vizner (CZE) 76(5) 46 11-9 - Saved 3 M.P.


Singles - Semifinals
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/0c/fullj.bd4a7d8c2a400cfd9248d01a808875f6/bd4a7d8c2a400cfd9248d01a808875f6-getty-77834062mh045_sony_ericsson.jpg
(8) Serena Williams (USA) d. (3) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 36 75 63

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/eb/fullj.210b9a5bcc7a154adee4dd71a08021df/210b9a5bcc7a154adee4dd71a08021df-getty-77834062mh164_sony_ericsson.jpg
(4) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. (19) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) 61 64

Doubles - Quarterfinals
http://images.sonyericssonopen.com/content/0000000492_l.jpg
(1) Black/Huber (ZIM/USA) d. Peng/Sun (CHN/CHN) 63 46 10-6

[mrjiggyfly2]

Nikolay Davydenko is a great player when he's at his best. I think he'll be at his best vs. Andy. Davydenko has already faced two big servers in Gulbis and Ancic this week. And the fact that he dusted Tipsarevic should have him feeling great physically and mentally. And hopefully his head is clear of Sopotgate.

Regardless of what happens this week, I think that if Rafa doesn't win the FO this year, that it will be because of Nikolay Davydenko.

[nelslus]

Jelena-Serena final! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

I'd like them to repeat this pairing in the RG final too, please :)

Don't EVEN try to pretend anymore that you're a V fan, Salmon.

We true V fans know the truth now. :mad:

[oohsalmon]

Don't EVEN try to pretend anymore that you're a V fan, Salmon.

We true V fans know the truth now. :mad:

:(

I'm enough of a Vee fan to know it's an even year.

And, despite their age gap, I'm thinking Vee has a longer window of opportunity to win slams than Jelena.

All this is moot though. We all know the RG title is going to the Czech #10. :)

[snoopy2007]

wow just seen that result this morninig . well done andy . salmon what time zuzu on today (uk time if poss)

[ptmcmahon]

And congrats to all Roddick fans (there must be some, right?)...

Oh yeah...and we're gonna be noisier and more annoying than ever.

I was pretty ticked...I came and saw it was late third on the scoreboard...checked channelsurfing and the match was on... in the first set? huh? Can't even enjoy my once in a decade Roddick beating Federer!

[mmmm8]

I'm not going to see Nadal-Berdych and probably most of the men's final and those are the only two matches I really want to see (unless Azarenka/Peer make the women's doubles final, but I probably will have to miss that too) :(

[jjnow]

I'm not going to see Nadal-Berdych and probably most of the men's final and those are the only two matches I really want to see (unless Azarenka/Peer make the women's doubles final, but I probably will have to miss that too) :(

No coverage or you'll be out of town?

[mmmm8]

No coverage or you'll be out of town?

Neither, Nadal/Berdych is the day match - work; and then I'm going to see the Kirov ballet on Sunday afternoon. Maybe if these are great matches I'll watch them recorded, but I hate doing that.

[ptmcmahon]

Welcome to my world...might make it home in time for 2nd semifinal, but I doubt it.

[oohsalmon]

wow just seen that result this morninig . well done andy . salmon what time zuzu on today (uk time if poss)

Zuzu is the third match on and play started two hours ago. The first match is still going (1-0 in the third), so it will probably be a couple hours before Zuzu starts smacking Mildewy Mathilde around :).

So UK time, approximately 3:30-4 or so, I'd guess.

[jjnow]

Neither, Nadal/Berdych is the day match - work; and then I'm going to see the Kirov ballet on Sunday afternoon. Maybe if these are great matches I'll watch them recorded, but I hate doing that.

Ah Okay. Sorry. I missed my first match in years when Justine and Serena played this week. I've always scheduled early classes and usually get home in time, but Tuesday kept me out all day. I was severly PO-ed and thinking to myself I don't know how you all work during tennis tournaments.

[dryrunguy]

Ah Okay. Sorry. I missed my first match in years when Justine and Serena played this week. I've always scheduled early classes and usually get home in time, but Tuesday kept me out all day. I was severly PO-ed and thinking to myself I don't know how you all work during tennis tournaments.

On a good day, I can write one paragraph per commercial break. :o

[Ti-Amie]

Also ATP Masters TV has a desktop thingy so that you can sneak a peek at a match every now and then if your firewall allows it. Of course cheering and the like have to be kept to a discrete AnaI type fist pump...:lipsrsealed:

[aedra1119]

Ah Okay. Sorry. I missed my first match in years when Justine and Serena played this week. I've always scheduled early classes and usually get home in time, but Tuesday kept me out all day. I was severly PO-ed and thinking to myself I don't know how you all work during tennis tournaments.

One of the main reasons I love the AO, the matches are on in the middle of the night! :cheesy:

[snoopy2007]

Zuzu is the third match on and play started two hours ago. The first match is still going (1-0 in the third), so it will probably be a couple hours before Zuzu starts smacking Mildewy Mathilde around :).

So UK time, approximately 3:30-4 or so, I'd guess.


thanks, i,m sending positive energy to zuzu :cheesy:

[mmmm8]

Also ATP Masters TV has a desktop thingy so that you can sneak a peek at a match every now and then if your firewall allows it. Of course cheering and the like have to be kept to a discrete AnaI type fist pump...:lipsrsealed:

Unless you share an office and your office internet connection goes out every couple hours, and you're pretty sure the IT guys haven't updated any equipment since the company was started in 1994 :mad:

[shtexas]

Ah Okay. Sorry. I missed my first match in years when Justine and Serena played this week. I've always scheduled early classes and usually get home in time, but Tuesday kept me out all day. I was severly PO-ed and thinking to myself I don't know how you all work during tennis tournaments.

It's called multi-tasking.

I pretty much stick to tennis boards and scoreboards at work though. Between checking on posts and scores, you'd be surprised how much can be accomplished on projects up in the other windows.

[Ti-Amie]

It's called multi-tasking.

I pretty much stick to tennis boards and scoreboards at work though. Between checking on posts and scores, you'd be surprised how much can be accomplished on projects up in the other windows.

So true. You find you can read much faster than you thought.