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

[Vlad]

Oh crap. Oh well. Not Justine's day. :(

Congrats Serena fans.

[Scotty]

Just seeing the scoreline. Wow.

Is Serena just Fierce.Stomping.Diva-ing all over Justine, or what does it look like?

[Moose]

Buh Bye Willie.

And so both finalists from 2007 are sent home before the quarters.

[shtexas]

IGOR!!!!!!!!!

(I obviously don't care about my predictions. :o)

[Danielle]

Is Serena just Fierce.Stomping.Diva-ing all over Justine, or what does it look like?

Pretty much, yup. :)

[dryrunguy]

Just seeing the scoreline. Wow.

Is Serena just Fierce.Stomping.Diva-ing all over Justine, or what does it look like?

This is the worst match I've seen Justine play in ages. And yes, Serena is being Serena, but very calm, cool, and collected.

[ptmcmahon]

Where's the Justine is washed up thread?

[rabbit]

Can I just say I love bagels?

I love the one Serena is dishing out now and the one Roger dished out to Nadal in Hamburg. Two of my favorite ones ever :)

[ptmcmahon]

IGOR!!!!!!!!!

(I obviously don't care about my predictions. :o)


Sure there's a few of us off to a 0-2 start...I can't be the only one

[aedra1119]

IGOR!!!!!!!!!

(I obviously don't care about my predictions. :o)

Woohoo Igor! I don't either. ;)

[Moose]

This was the match Serena needed for her 2008 season to really kick into gear. Bangalore was one thing. This is the type of match that has defined her as a player.

[Vlad]

Last point pretty much summed it all up.

[aedra1119]

Dang Serena! :banana:

[oploskoffie]

Being a happier person has ruined Justine as a pitbull. Her *true* fans would attempt to reconcile her with PYH.

[JTContinental]

Where's the Justine is washed up thread?

I'll be happy to start one.


Sure there's a few of us off to a 0-2 start...I can't be the only one

Not me...in fact, so far, I'm 2-0.

[craighickman]

Now that's my girl.

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

[verucasalt]

Serena!!!!!:woot:

[Scotty]

darn. that's the end.

And a bagel no less.

Both of last year's finalists out, on the same day.

Thankfully for Justine, she has a few GS titles in her ranking points. I'm trying to remember if Canas did much of significance after reaching this final in 2007?

[dryrunguy]

I'll be happy to start one.





Let's not and say we did. :o

[Vlad]

Before this match I didn't know even if it was possible to make almost 40 unforced errors in
6-2, 6-0 match? Does anyone recalls if someone made more?

[jlhct]

OMG just when you start to have a little thought in your mind that Serena may not be up to the task and she comes up with a match like this.

YOU GO GIRL!! :)

Gotta love the fierce stomping diva!

[shtexas]

Before this match I didn't know even if it was possible to make almost 40 unforced errors in
6-2, 6-0 match? Does anyone recalls if someone made more?

Maybe on clay?

[nelslus]

Before this match I didn't know even if it was possible to make almost 40 unforced errors in
6-2, 6-0 match? Does anyone recalls if someone made more?

Please. Venus makes 40 errors in a game sometimes.

[Ti-Amie]

Being a happier person has ruined Justine as a pitbull. Her *true* fans would attempt to reconcile her with PYH.

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/51220/2001628835067892898_rs.jpg

[GVGirl]

This was the match Serena needed for her 2008 season to really kick into gear. Bangalore was one thing. This is the type of match that has defined her as a player.

So true!

Getting ready for Roger! I have to pick up my son in about an hour, so he'll be forced to watch the Wonder Pets if Fed is in trouble by the time he gets in.;)

[Vlad]

This was the match Serena needed for her 2008 season to really kick into gear. Bangalore was one thing. This is the type of match that has defined her as a player.


She played as well as she did against Maria in this event 1 year ago. Everything worked and she is much better shape now (I told you all she needed to lose 15 pounds last year but you all made fun of me saying she was perfectly fine.. :)). If she commits for full year and stays healthy, she will be tough to beat and may join Justine, Maria, Ana for challenge for top position.

[rabbit]

I want to see Federer.;)

Today is Mirka's birthday! :)

[nelslus]

I can't wait to get a copy of this porn this thrashing. :cheesy:

[Vlad]

Maybe on clay?


Clay is different but on hardcourt... they only played 14 games... that's what? 3.3 unforced errors PER game? I gotta think some of those unforced could also be forced errors, because that's just ridiculous per game number.

[kandi]

FedEx should serve up bagels with strawberries and cream cheese for Mirka's birthday !!!

[GVGirl]

Today is Mirka's birthday! :)

Fed better win then!

Happy Birthday Mirka!

[nelslus]

NOW.....let's all picture a love and two thrashing in the Sisters match, either way......:ponder:

[kandi]

Good win for Igor over Canas --- not what I expected.

[aedra1119]

darn. that's the end.

And a bagel no less.

Both of last year's finalists out, on the same day.

Thankfully for Justine, she has a few GS titles in her ranking points. I'm trying to remember if Canas did much of significance after reaching this final in 2007?

He made the quarters of RG, and he had a few other deep runs in smaller tournaments.

[nelslus]

Good win for Igor over Canas --- not what I expected.

I don't think any of us expected this.

Then again- that's been true of most of these matches. The nuttiness continues.

[Ti-Amie]

Nice shots online of Makiri cheering Igor.

...And a lovely segue by Chanda away from Brooklyn and Andy back to Andy's game.
(Not to mention her ignoring Jason's remarks about how much he sweats).

[oploskoffie]

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/51220/2001628835067892898_rs.jpg

" When the moon hits you eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay
Like a gay tarantella"

End of offtopic. :lipsrsealed: :o

[Vlad]

anyone else has trouble with atpmastersseries.tv right now?

it says connecting.. for me and doesn't do anything else.. its been like that for past hour or so.

[aedra1119]

I wonder how much, if any, Maria handily beating Justine at the AO helped Serena's confidence (when playing Justine). I haven't seen the Fierce Stomping Diva in a long time. I mean, considering how Serena beat Maria the last 2 times they played, I would think, "If Maria can beat her like this, why can't I?" I know Serena is in great shape right now, and Miami seems to agree with her. Just wondering out loud.

[dryrunguy]

Clay is different but on hardcourt... they only played 14 games... that's what? 3.3 unforced errors PER game? I gotta think some of those unforced could also be forced errors, because that's just ridiculous per game number.

Not sure what they're calling unforced. Sometimes they call it unforced if you get your racquet on it at all. Justine definitely made a lot of forced errors.

The match stats have been weird on the Miami web site. I noticed the other day from one of Venus' matches that she had won 10/12 second serve points but had 5 doubles, so... Just sayin'...

They also said during the coverage that Justine at one point had no backhand winners. I know for a fact she had at least one at that point (the crosscourt backhand when Serena was on her way in to net).

Not sure what to make of it all in terms of the stats. But I don't trust the numbers they're coming up with in Miami.

[GVGirl]

anyone else has trouble with atpmastersseries.tv right now?

it says connecting.. for me and doesn't do anything else.. its been like that for past hour or so.

No problems with ATP TV, but the Fed match has started and what is FSN showing right now---the end of last night's Roddick match!

Fed up 1-0.

[Ti-Amie]

" When the moon hits you eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay
Like a gay tarantella"

End of offtopic. :lipsrsealed: :o

:notworthy:

[Foxykhat]

OK DRY WAS RIGHT I COULD NOT STAY AWAY FROM THE SCOREBOARD! LOL

When Charlie posted that Serena was up 3/0 I took a peek saw it was about to turn with Justine having a point for a 3/3 tie so I disappeared.

Checked it again a while later to see Serena had won the set 6/2 and was up 1/0 in the second.

When I decided to check again she was up 5/0 and then it was over 6/0

WAY TO GO SERENA!!!!!!!!

I lost Justine from my team and now I'm down to 2 but SO WHAT. And thanks Justine for knocking me out of the SP just like at Wimbledon.

Foxy

[Vlad]

Not sure what they're calling unforced. Sometimes they call it unforced if you get your racquet on it at all. Justine definitely made a lot of forced errors.

The match stats have been weird on the Miami web site. I noticed the other day from one of Venus' matches that she had won 10/12 second serve points but had 5 doubles, so... Just sayin'...

They also said during the coverage that Justine at one point had no backhand winners. I know for a fact she had at least one at that point (the crosscourt backhand when Serena was on her way in to net).

Not sure what to make of it all in terms of the stats. But I don't trust the numbers they're coming up with in Miami.


I think you right.. I also remember her hitting bh return winner down the line. 3 unforced per game doesn't make a sense at all, given what was going on court and under how much pressure she was on many points.

[Ti-Amie]

I have Tursunov/Berdych on AMS TV thinking that FSN would go right to the Fed match on television. I just had to hear Gimelstob pronounce Julien Benneteau's name as Benne-too after Robinson said it correctly as Benne-toe.:confused:

Chanda also did the best analysis of Roddick's game I've ever heard a talking head make. Gimelstob turned around and repeated it verbatim. At least he gave Chanda credit for saying it.

[dryrunguy]

I think you right.. I also remember her hitting bh return winner down the line. 3 unforced per game doesn't make a sense at all, given what was going on court and under how much pressure she was on many points.

I'm betting they counted anything she got her racquet on, which is what they usually do in the official major stats, though those aren't the same stats you see on the air. But if that's their guideline, a good bunch of those errors were actually forced.

[rabbit]

5 aces for Roger already! Much better than the last two matches where he had 2 only, I think.

[GVGirl]

I have Tursunov/Berdych on AMS TV thinking that FSN would go right to the Fed match on television. I just had to hear Gimelstob pronounce Julien Benneteau's name as Benne-too after Robinson said it correctly as Benne-toe.:confused:

Chanda also did the best analysis of Roddick's game I've ever heard a talking head make. Gimelstob turned around and repeated it verbatim. At least he gave Chanda credit for saying it.


:hyst: Justin, the most favorite announcer on MTF.;)

FSN coverage has ended in the NYC market. Thank goodness for ATP TV!

[mjschaefer]

Lets go Acasuso!

[oohsalmon]

I really needed that Serena win. Just brightens up my year :)

[Moose]

Is Berdych actually playing up to his talent level today?

[Ti-Amie]

:hyst: Justin, the most favorite announcer on MTF.;)

FSN coverage has ended in the NYC market. Thank goodness for ATP TV!

Did you see the two new websites they want to start over there? Hi-larious!

[Vlad]

Is Berdych actually playing up to his talent level today?


I saw his match against Ferrero last round and he looked in very good form. Although in this particular match it could be Mitya who is firing his forehands to Cuba.

[Jessie181]

I really needed that Serena win. Just brightens up my year :)
aww. well, It's good that she could do that for you :)

[rabbit]

First set to Federer: 7-6!

[Vlad]

Lets go Acasuso!


But don't you want your guy face Roger in 1/4 finals? and given how poorly Roger is playing lately, he actually could have a decent shot.

[Vlad]

Roger!

[Jessie181]

Please. Venus makes 40 errors in a game sometimes.

This is too true :p

[bea26]

GREAT win for Serena.

I feel vaguely thrilled about having her back like I did last year. Hopefully the momentum isn't killed and the disappointment doesn't set in the same way.

[bea26]

And just two more games Berdych!

[Moose]

GREAT win for Serena.

I feel vaguely thrilled about having her back like I did last year. Hopefully the momentum isn't killed and the disappointment doesn't set in the same way.

Nothing like taking a moment to savor a victory!

[Madame]

:) Igor (I predicted it !!!)

:cheesy: Serena. Thank you for getting Justine out of this Tourney.

:rockon: Roger. That's much better play today !!!

and go Tomas !!! :cool:

[verucasalt]

I guess Berdych is back on track.

[bea26]

And that right there ends the only use I'll ever have for Tomas.

Now I'm in the unusual place of having to decide to root for Benneteau against Roddick? I need to pray on this.

[Moose]

Tipsy vs. Bloody Mary coming up now.

[shtexas]

And that right there ends the only use I'll ever have for Tomas.

Now I'm in the unusual place of having to decide to root for Benneteau against Roddick? I need to pray on this.

I'm pretty sure the bottom half of the draw goes tomorrow for the men's quarters.

[Vlad]

I guess Berdych is back on track.


I look at his draw and he actually has a good shot at making a final.

[bea26]

I'm pretty sure the bottom half of the draw goes tomorrow for the men's quarters.

Given that I've used Nadal and Berdych already, I'll have to put my faith in either Blake or Andreev? :lipsrsealed:

[craighickman]

I really needed that Serena win. Just brightens up my year :)

Say it again.

[Ti-Amie]

Fergus Murphy in the chair for Youzhny vs Janko. Anyone know how many falls this one is?:p

[Vlad]

Allez Roger!

Now Julien or Roddick next... keep it up!

[Madame]

Roger really nice to watch :)

Go Tipsy !!!!

[Moose]

Ajde Janko! Great way to start the match

[evil_juju]

:) Igor (I predicted it !!!)

:cheesy: Serena. Thank you for getting Justine out of this Tourney.

:rockon: Roger. That's much better play today !!!

and go Tomas !!! :cool:

Amen to that! I'm having an really crappy day and seeing this news AND the score made me happy. I can't wait to go home and watch! :):)

[Madame]

Given what Youzhny did to himself for winning in the previous round, what will he do to himself if Tipsy beats him ???
Hara Kiri ??

[rabbit]

But don't you want your guy face Roger in 1/4 finals? and given how poorly Roger is playing lately, he actually could have a decent shot.

He didn't play all too badly today. 12 aces and 31-11 winners to u.e. ratio. I feel reasonably confident of his chances against Blake or Roddick right now.

Good gift to Mirka, but I think she'd demand something a bit better than QF's :)

[JTContinental]

Please. Venus makes 40 errors in a game sometimes.

Usually one of her service games that goes to 32 deuces. 20 of those errors are DFs.

[Moose]

Given what Youzhny did to himself for winning in the previous round, what will he do to himself if Tipsy beats him ???
Hara Kiri ??

http://bp0.blogger.com/_Ef1RhtfQuig/RmIZh4o1TnI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/UCJNfwkOzBU/s400/%28David%29+The_Death_Of_Marat.jpg

[JTContinental]

" When the moon hits you eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine
That's amore
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling
And you'll sing "Vita bella"
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay
Like a gay tarantella"

End of offtopic. :lipsrsealed: :o

Are we going to start calling PYH "Tarantella" now?

[Vlad]

Davai Misha, get yourself in this match.

[mmmm8]

"My mother always said that the first game of the second set was the chance to keep it going if you were ahead or change things if you were behind."

Tracy Austin


Really? I'm using that for my signature series.

Oh, Tracy

[JTContinental]

http://bp0.blogger.com/_Ef1RhtfQuig/RmIZh4o1TnI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/UCJNfwkOzBU/s400/%28David%29+The_Death_Of_Marat.jpg

Sorry, Moose, that's Safin. ;)

[Vlad]

He didn't play all too badly today. 12 aces and 31-11 winners to u.e. ratio. I feel reasonably confident of his chances against Blake or Roddick right now.

Good gift to Mirka, but I think she'd demand something a bit better than QF's :)


Yeah, he played well today, but I am saying overall lately. He played few good matches in Indian Wells last week too, but look what happened when he faced Fish... he is just not that consistent day in and day out this year.

[oploskoffie]

Are we going to start calling PYH "Tarantella" now?

Dunno. Are you tempted? ;)

[Moose]

Sorry, Moose, that's Safin. ;)

I was always curious if that was who Marat was named after.

[Moose]

Tipsy's nickname should be "Boomerang". Throw him a break, and one will come right back to you :(

[JTContinental]

Dunno. Are you tempted? ;)

Kinda. ;)



I was always curious if that was who Marat was named after.

That would explain so much about his personality.


Back on topic now...go Tipsy! I'm thinking about dropping Frank, so I've got an opening at the poker table...

[craighickman]

Is there really no live television coverage of these matches?

[GVGirl]

Is there really no live television coverage of these matches?

Only ATP TV! Check channelsurfing.

[Vlad]

Davai Misha!!!

Now hold your own! Nice point finished with sweet backhand!

[dryrunguy]

No headache for Misha apparently.

[Vlad]

No headache for Misha apparently.


He is really focused today (unlike yesterday) because of it... perhaps he shook things up there for good.

[Moose]

1st set to Mikhail. I'm relieved - now I can leave my office and go to the gym instead of sitting here waiting to see how the set ends.

[oohsalmon]

That was the fewest games won of Justine's career.

[GVGirl]

That was the fewest games won of Justine's career.

Are you sure? I thought she was double bageled early in her career?

[oohsalmon]

Are you sure? I thought she was double bageled early in her career?

That's what I heard. Could very well be wrong though.

[oohsalmon]

That's what I heard. Could very well be wrong though.

Nope, no double bageling.

[Vlad]

Someone please educate those Serbian fans on the stadium that it is NOT Davis Cup match and you shouldn't cheer unforced errors and especially double faults THAT loud.

[GVGirl]

Someone please educate those Serbian fans on the stadium that it is NOT Davis Cup match and you shouldn't cheer unforced errors and especially double faults THAT loud.

Davis Cup or not you should not cheer double faults. I surely don't. I know people do.

As for the UFEs well I hear people cheer them all the time, Davis Cup or not which is unfortunate.

[Vlad]

Davis Cup or not you should not cheer double faults. I surely don't. I know people do.

As for the UFEs well I hear people cheer them all the time, Davis Cup or not which is unfortunate.


I let it go for Davis Cup because it just happens and people do it... but in regular matches it just creates very bad and uncomfortable atmosphere on the court. Twice this set (and now on break point) Misha double faulted and few in the crowd were going insane... i mean WTH? Show some respect, jeez.

[oohsalmon]

Why, across the board, are Serbian fans always so damned objectionable?

This is a serious question...

[dryrunguy]

Many of the Serb fans are still a little new to this environment. Over time, they'll get it. The Serbian players, however, need to step up and let their fans know it's not cool--both on the court, and via the Serbian media and general tennis press.

It's unfortunate, though. But this has been documented before, so their opponents need to be ready for it. That's much easier said than done, though. In the heat of battle, any little thing can get to you.

But if yesterday's any indication, Youzhny is going to beat himself up far more than the Serbian crowd.

[pamchenko]

Many of the Serb fans are still a little new to this environment. Over time, they'll get it. The Serbian players, however, need to step up and let their fans know it's not cool--both on the court, and via the Serbian media and general tennis press.

:confused: But they have. Most recently just last week when Ana apologized for their behaviour in her speech at Indian Wells.

Maybe they could do some PSAs on Serbian TV. :p

[Vlad]

:confused: But they have. Most recently just last week when Ana apologized for their behaviour in her speech at Indian Wells.


The question is, do they really want to learn? These few guys in this match are certainly looking proud at what they are doing...

[jjnow]

I was outside for my bio lab digging up soil samples, and knowing that the Serena/Justine match was going on was like torture. I was thinking at the time if Serena lost to Justine again on a fast surface, put the nail in the coffin.

So I was pleased to see score, only wish I could have actually seen the match! Serena has clearly put in some effort to slimming down (as Charlie noted, most noticeably in the prominent return of her chest) and that should make her year a lot easier.

I want to see what's going on with the current matches but I can't get the scoreboard to load. It's just totally blank. :confused:

[Vlad]

I was outside for my bio lab digging up soil samples, and knowing that the Serena/Justine match was going on was like torture. I was thinking at the time if Serena lost to Justine again on a fast surface, put the nail in the coffin.

So I was pleased to see score, only wish I could have actually seen the match! Serena has clearly put in some effort to slimming down (as Charlie noted, most noticeably in the prominent return of her chest) and that should make her year a lot easier.

I want to see what's going on with the current matches but I can't get the scoreboard to load. It's just totally blank. :confused:


Rafa won first set against Mathieu 6-4, on serve early on in secon

Misha and Janko are 1 set all. Early in third.

[bea26]

I don't care how fat then skinny then fat then skinny Serena gets, if I never have to hear it commented on in another one of her matches again it will be too soon.

[Drop-shot]

anybody able to watch a match?
ESPN's coverage of this master is dreadful. Two live matches going on and they're showing the Fed match that has already ended:mad:

[jjnow]

Rafa won first set against Mathieu 6-4, on serve early on in secon

Misha and Janko are 1 set all. Early in third.
Thanks, Vlad. I was expecting a tough test for Nadal today. We'll see.

[Vlad]

Thanks, Vlad. I was expecting a tough test for Nadal today. We'll see.


Nadal is up a break in second 4-3.

Janko is up a break as well 4-1.

[jjnow]

I don't care how fat then skinny then fat then skinny Serena gets, if I never have to hear it commented on in another one of her matches again it will be too soon.
I don't reference a player's size to make fun of them. I've never even used the popular "Fat Dave" nickname.

But an athlete's weight is a very valid discussion. I don't like, say, Ted Robinson cracking jokes about Serena at the US Open 3 years ago. But discussing size and its effects on a player's movement, confidence, energy, etc. is all a solid argument.

[oohsalmon]

I don't care how fat then skinny then fat then skinny Serena gets, if I never have to hear it commented on in another one of her matches again it will be too soon.

I know this is a big issue for you, but since her speed/results have seemed tied to her apparent weight, it is relevant.

[Foxykhat]

Youzhny is a complete waste.

Foxy

[dryrunguy]

Youzhny is a complete waste.

Foxy

That's harsh! I like Youzhny a lot! :mad: :p

Though I picked Tipsarevic for this one, assuming Misha would have a monstrous headache today. Ain't over yet, though.

[bea26]

Not at all saying it's not relevant, or that it will ever stop. Or that anyone is mean in mentioning, either in the booth or on this board. It's like cotton candy though. A little bit goes a long way. And at this point, my tummy hurts and I'm ready to throw up red white and blue.

And I'm mean to babies. That's got to counteract this high and mighty stance of mine, right? Barbecued or spread on a cracker, babies are good fun!

[oohsalmon]

Not at all saying it's not relevant, or that it will ever stop. Or that anyone is mean in mentioning, either in the booth or on this board. It's like cotton candy though. A little bit goes a long way. And at this point, my tummy hurts and I'm ready to throw up red white and blue.

And I'm mean to babies. That's got to counteract this high and mighty stance of mine, right? Barbecued or spread on a cracker, babies are good fun!

Are you trying to start a dead baby joke exchange? Because that would probably get me banned :lipsrsealed:.

[Madame]

Go Tipsy !

:( Paulo

Bravo Rafa !!!

As long as Rafa and Fed stay at the top
and a few frenchies behind,
I am happy :p

[bea26]

Are you trying to start a dead baby joke exchange? Because that would probably get me banned :lipsrsealed:.

Who said anything about dead babies?

You're sick.

[Vlad]

I don't care how fat then skinny then fat then skinny Serena gets, if I never have to hear it commented on in another one of her matches again it will be too soon.


Last time I checked she is professional athlete right? Therefore her fitness, speed, forehands and backhands should be open to discussion no? It is not like someone is invading her private life, etc.

For example, Maria's serve was laughed at for the duration of last year... I didn't remember too many people having problems with that.. and for a good reason.

[Vlad]

Nice to see Janko thanking his buddies in the stands... they certainly played a big part in this match.

[bea26]

I almost hope Davy wins his match because I don't know if I can take a Janko/Mario QF. That's too much cute on one court.

[aedra1119]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[jjnow]

Nice to see Janko thanking his buddies in the stands... they certainly played a big part in this match.
Serbian fans at it again?

It's time to throw out this "They're just new to tennis" argument. They've been around long enough to know better by now.

They know what they're doing.

[JTContinental]

I almost hope Davy wins his match because I don't know if I can take a Janko/Mario QF. That's too much cute on one court.

Allez!

I'll take that over a ponytailed South American guy any day.

[bea26]

Serbian fans at it again?

It's time to throw out this "They're just new to tennis argument." They've been around long enough to know better by now.

They know what they're doing.

So true.

But at the same time, how much have these people gone through lately?

Not sure I buy the cultural angle as while Novak and Jelena have big personalities, Ana somehow keeps herself in check...

I don't envy the umpires.

[rabbit]

I almost hope Davy wins his match because I don't know if I can take a Janko/Mario QF. That's too much cute on one court.

What, Mr. Davydenko isn't cute?? :rolleyes:

http://www.sports.ru/images/object_6.1203020325.jpg

:p

[GVGirl]

I almost hope Davy wins his match because I don't know if I can take a Janko/Mario QF. That's too much cute on one court.

Mario/Tipsy match = extra security! Croatia vs Serbia. It would be very loud!!!

I do think that Mario will beat Davy.

[bea26]

Mario/Tipsy match = extra security! Croatia vs Serbia. It would be very loud!!!

I do think that Mario will beat Davy.

I sure hope so. I've decided I can just buy an oxygen mask.

[Foxykhat]

That's harsh! I like Youzhny a lot! :mad: :p

Though I picked Tipsarevic for this one, assuming Misha would have a monstrous headache today. Ain't over yet, though.

I like him a lot also reason I said it. WHATEVER!!!

Foxy

[Madame]

ok guys, bed time for me.
Go Mario, and mostly (sorry) Allez Julien !!! Counting on you for my match recap tomorrow morning ;)

[rabbit]

An interesting excerpt from the Federer interview today:



Q. When you had mono, did you ever think of Mario Ancic and the fact he missed like six months?
ROGER FEDERER: For some reason I didn't think of him, no, because it was over before it started for me. I heard I had it, and two weeks later they said it was gone.

Q. Did it surprise you it was so short?
ROGER FEDERER: No, because it can be over very quickly. Apparently I already had it back in 2006, hints of it, but...Yeah, so it's in the past.


How long can mono last? Can it be dormant for more than 2 years?

[Charlie02123]

I almost hope Davy wins his match because I don't know if I can take a Janko/Mario QF. That's too much cute on one court.

:yes:

What's the score? Anyone? I can't check the livescores on this computer.

[nelslus]

:yes:

What's the score? Anyone? I can't check the livescores on this computer.

Just 1-1, deuce, Davy serving....

[Vlad]

:yes:

What's the score? Anyone? I can't check the livescores on this computer.


1-1... on serve deuce... Kolya serving.

[Charlie02123]

Thanks friends!

[nelslus]

1-1... on serve deuce... Kolya serving.

Beat ya to this.....I win.....;)

[dryrunguy]

I like him a lot also reason I said it. WHATEVER!!!

Foxy

:D

[Vlad]

Beat ya to this.....I win.....;)


:beer:


:)

[Vlad]

Guga..... :(

where are we gonna see him next time? Monte Carlo?

[GVGirl]

Guga..... :(

where are we gonna see him next time? Monte Carlo?

I have to check, Estoril maybe?

:cry:

[nelslus]

I have to check, Estoril maybe?

:cry:

NO, silly, Estoril was the star of "Good Times."

:p

[oohsalmon]

NO, silly, Estoril was the star of "Good Times."

:p

Hee.

God, why do I get that joke? Am I secretly nelslus' age? :confused:

[GVGirl]

Guga..... :(

where are we gonna see him next time? Monte Carlo?



I have to check, Estoril maybe?

:cry:

From guga.com

For his farewell tour, Guga intends to play at the Brasil Open, the only ATP event played in the country and where he won the title twice, in 2002 and 20004; the Sony Ericsson Open, in Miami, where he played one of the most exciting matches of his career, losing a tough battle to Pete Sampras in the final, in the year 2000; the Santa Catarina Challenger, an event that will be played in his hometown, so he can say good bye from the courts to his native people; the Monte Carlo Masters Series, where he is a two time winner (1999 and 2001), and either the Masters Series in Rome, or in Hamburg. He lifted the trophy in Italy in 1999 and was a runner-up there in 2000 and 2001 and he was a winner in Germany, in the year 2000. This will all lead him to his second home, Paris, so he can say his final good bye.
While he practices hard, with long time coach Larri Passos, in Santa Catarina, Guga is already looking into his future without the commitments of a professional player. He is looking forward into dedicating time to this Institute, Instituto Guga Kuerten, helping develop Brazilian Tennis and also spending a lot of time on the surfboard.

Guga intends to play the following tournaments:

11/02 – Brasil Open / Costa do Sauípe (ATP) –
24/03 – Sony Ericsson Open / Miami (Masters Series ) –
14/04 – Aberto de Santa Catarina / Florianópolis (Challenger)
21/04 – Masters Series Monte Carlo –
05/05 – Campionati BNL d'Italia (Masters Series)
OR
12/05 – Masters Series Hamburgo –
26/05 – Roland Garros (Paris) –


:cry:

[dryrunguy]

Hee.

God, why do I get that joke? Am I secretly nelslus' age? :confused:

Is that you, Jesus?

[mmmm8]

I almost hope Davy wins his match because I don't know if I can take a Janko/Mario QF. That's too much cute on one court.

That's just cute enough, but the fan situation would be horrific.

[mmmm8]

Didn't really have time to check in today...

1) Surprise of the day - realizing Mathieu was still in this tournament (not anymore, though)

2) Was Mikhail (mentally) stable in the Tipsarevic match? Didn't expect him to win, but going from in-control to bageled doesn't bode well.

3) Stupid Berdych, no, make that stupid Tursunov messed up my SP plans. Not to mention Igor's semifinals chances.

4) Serena, let's make a bargain. You can win Miami, but then you have to go away for the rest of the year. How about it? Wasn't 2007 fun?

5)
Ajmo, Mario!
And Vamos, Sveta!


Ugh, break back

[mmmm8]

Thanks, Kolya!



Ok, planning ahead for the SP. Andreev leads Berdych 4-0 head to head. BUT all the matches are from 2003 (when Berdych was too young and Igor wasn't good), all on clay, and all in challengers. What does that mean for tomorrow?

[bea26]

Thanks, Kolya!



Ok, planning ahead for the SP. Andreev leads Berdych 4-0 head to head. BUT all the matches are from 2003 (when Berdych was too young and Igor wasn't good), all on clay, and all in challengers. What does that mean for tomorrow?

Cheater!

Now if you'll listen to one person, listen to me. I say go with Djokovic.

[Vlad]

Thanks, Kolya!



Ok, planning ahead for the SP. Andreev leads Berdych 4-0 head to head. BUT all the matches are from 2003 (when Berdych was too young and Igor wasn't good), all on clay, and all in challengers. What does that mean for tomorrow?


absolutely nothing. Given how well Berdych is hitting the ball this week, I say Igor might need a miracle to pull that off. He already did very well.

[mmmm8]

absolutely nothing. Given how well Berdych is hitting the ball this week, I say Igor might need a miracle to pull that off. He already did very well.

Yes. But you never know when Tomas' wind-up on-court brain runs out

I haven't seen Berdych at all this week, though, so I'm inclined to believe you

[bea26]

Yes. But you never know when Tomas' wind-up on-court brain runs out

LOL!

Awesome.

[Vlad]

Let's go Svets. Here is the match that you can prove to belong to the top by knocking out Venus!

[Charlie02123]

I'm back on a computer where livescore normally works... and now it doesn't work! AHHHH!

Scores, anyone? Pwease. :o

[mmmm8]

I'm back on a computer where livescore normally works... and now it doesn't work! AHHHH!

Scores, anyone? Pwease. :o

Sveta up a break 3-2
Ancic 64 1-1

[dryrunguy]

I would love to know how many times Venus has had 0-30 on her opponent's serve this tournament, but failed to break. I'm pretty sure we're well into double digits.

[Charlie02123]

Sveta up a break 3-2
Ancic 64 1-1

Sveta! :cheesy:

Mario :mad:

Aren't you supposed to be having mono somewhere? Super Ass. :mad:

[bea26]

I'm all over Venus winning this one. Sorry Charlie.

[mmmm8]

ATPtv really doesn't offer ANY doubles feeds? (That's what the commentator just said)

Charlie :mad: Stop jinxing. Davydenko just broke :(

[Foxykhat]

I would love to know how many times Venus has had 0-30 on her opponent's serve this tournament, but failed to break. I'm pretty sure we're well into double digits.

Can't believe she already allowed herself to get broken.

WHATEVER!!!!!!

Foxy

[oohsalmon]

ATPtv really doesn't offer ANY doubles feeds? (That's what the commentator just said)

Charlie :mad: Stop jinxing. Davydenko just broke :(

They had them in Shanghai, I know that...

[Charlie02123]

I'm all over Venus winning this one. Sorry Charlie.

Oh good. That'll up Svetlana's chances. :kiss:

[Charlie02123]

Hooray! I finally got the scoreboard to start working. Yay!

Thanks to everyone who kept me filled in. It's like I was there. :)

[bea26]

Oh good. That'll up Svetlana's chances. :kiss:

You're absolutely right. I should be apologizing to everybody else.

[mmmm8]

Irina, honey, leave the trucker hats for Bec Hewitt, please!

[dryrunguy]

Jeez, Venus. At least give her a chance to choke it out.

[dryrunguy]

Jeez, Venus. At least give her a chance to choke it out.

Good. Now try to make sure your returns don't land somewhere in South Carolina.

[oohsalmon]

Good. Now try to make sure your returns don't land somewhere in South Carolina.

Have I mentioned on here that Sveta actually hit a ball out of the court that I retrieved vs. the Bondarenkos? Here's hoping she finds that same accuracy right now...

[Charlie02123]

You're absolutely right. I should be apologizing to everybody else.

:cheesy:

Aw damn it. I hoped Sveta would break for the set. Serving it out is a much stickier situation. *Sigh. Come on Svetlana! You actually have a decent record against Venus, so this shouldn't be too hard, right?

Ooh! 15-0. Good start.

Double ooh. 30-0!

[mmmm8]

Have I mentioned on here that Sveta actually hit a ball out of the court that I retrieved vs. the Bondarenkos? Here's hoping she finds that same accuracy right now...

So, TAT DID get its hands on Sveta's balls a ball she hit. We were waiting since last September.


Davydenko's playing very well. And JT would be proud of the groans in this match.



One more set, Sveta!!!! Dang, 100% first serve conversion - Keep it up!

[Charlie02123]

Woot! Sveta holds at love!

SUCK ON THAT, haters! :p

[Vlad]

That was a nice way to serve out first set Sveta.

[oohsalmon]

Vee is not getting these low balls Sveta is hitting.

I remember thats the same way Sveta beat Vaidisova in that RG semi way back when.

[Tscott415]

Woot! Sveta holds at love!

SUCK ON THAT, haters! :p


Allez to that!!

[Charlie02123]

So, TAT DID get its hands on Sveta's balls

TAT and the rest of the free world.

She's one of my favorites, but sheesh.

[suliso]

This is not a final so Sveta is allowed to play well :rolleyes:

[Foxykhat]

Oh well I'll just go watch the second set of the Serena/Justine match.

An Ace great, but it's not the same unless I throw in a DF.

Foxy

[Charlie02123]

This is not a final so Sveta is allowed to play well :rolleyes:

Sit on it, Suliso! (sorry, I'm channeling old TV shows)

[munchin]

I cannot....believe....I missed....Serena/Justine. How, in this day and age, does Amtrak not have Fox Sports? Oh wait.

[suliso]

Sit on it, Suliso! (sorry, I'm channeling old TV shows)

Don't become obnoxious or I will take out my Sveta voodoo doll :tisk:

[oohsalmon]

I cannot....believe....I missed....Serena/Justine. How, in this day and age, does Amtrak not have Fox Sports? Oh wait.

Amtrak should have wireless, I've said that for a while now.

[Foxykhat]

Don't become obnoxious or I will take out my Sveta voodoo doll :tisk:

Take it out please. I like Sveta too, but I love Venus more.

BTW Suliso love your avatar.

Foxy

[Charlie02123]

Don't become obnoxious or I will take out my Sveta voodoo doll :tisk:

*Gasp*

Witchcraft! I had a bad feeling about this place. Now I know for sure that there are heathens on here. I should have listened to my pastor about the dangers of the internet. ;)

In other news, Sveta consolidates a break in the second set! 6-4 2-0. I hope she keeps playing well. I'm a little worried, because this scoreline is usually Venus' alarm clock.

[aedra1119]

Oh Venus. :( She hasn't even had a break point on Sveta's serve.

[oohsalmon]

Venus fans all love them some Wozniacki, it seems.

[verucasalt]

This is when you're suppose to up your level Venus. :(

[Charlie02123]

Take it out please. I like Sveta too, but I love Venus more.

While you're poking around in there, could you take away her finals curse? Just to even things up.

[Charlie02123]

This is when you're suppose to up your level Venus. :(

Sometimes she waits until match point.

[suliso]

Take it out please. I like Sveta too, but I love Venus more.

BTW Suliso love your avatar.

Foxy

Sorry, but I need Sveta for my predictions... Just for you I will keep my Venus voodoo doll under the bed as well :p

[mmmm8]

Oh Venus. :( She hasn't even had a break point on Sveta's serve.

Thanks a lot :mad::mad::mad::mad:



And, Mario, please continue keeping him 10 meters behind the baseline, it's working.

[Charlie02123]

Well shit. Broken at love.

That's what I get for being jolly today. I better not go outside. I'm sure to get struck by lightning too.

[Vlad]

*Gasp*

In other news, Sveta consolidates a break in the second set! 6-4 2-0. I hope she keeps playing well. I'm a little worried, because this scoreline is usually Venus' alarm clock.



You really had to say it? :mad:

[Charlie02123]

And, Mario, please continue keeping him 10 meters behind the baseline, it's working.

Look Mario! The Princess is in trouble! You should retire and go save her.

Hmm. I wonder what their H2H is.

?

I'll go look it up.

[aedra1119]

Thanks a lot :mad::mad::mad::mad:



And, Mario, please continue keeping him 10 meters behind the baseline, it's working.

Um...I wish I could say I'm sorry. :lipsrsealed: Let's see what happens now...

[ptmcmahon]

Why does the Miami site say Venus and Serena "just needed four sets today" to get one step closer to an all-sister semifinal? Isn't the match not over? And if it was...they wouldn't be close to a semi, they would be it!

[Charlie02123]

Hmm. I wonder what their H2H is.


Davydenko leads 3-2 in ATP matches, but Ancic leads 4-3 if you count challengers and futures. They haven't played since 2006, though, and those matches were on carpet and clay. Not helpful.

[Charlie02123]

Why does the Miami site say Venus and Serena "just needed four sets today" to get one step closer to an all-sister semifinal? Isn't the match not over? And if it was...they wouldn't be close to a semi, they would be it!

I had that same thought, but the date on the article is yesterday. So it's old.

[ptmcmahon]

N/mind...that's still yesterday's headlines.

[Foxykhat]

Why does the Miami site say Venus and Serena "just needed four sets today" to get one step closer to an all-sister semifinal? Isn't the match not over? And if it was...they wouldn't be close to a semi, they would be it!

It's from yesterday.

And just as I thought Venus had turn it around she's back to doing what I don't want her to do.

CRAP!!!

Foxy

[mmmm8]

Thank you, Venus, gotta keep your doubles up to your ace numbers

CONSOLIDATE, Sveta!

[Vlad]

Typical Venus there. One amazing game to break back and then follow up with horrible game to give it right back. Svets will take it though. :)

[aedra1119]

Geez Venus. Each DF is like a nail in the coffin.

[Charlie02123]

TAT Poll:

Will this game ever end?

[mmmm8]

TAT Poll:

Will this game ever end?

Let's keep it realistic. Will it end before the Ancic-Davydenko match ends?



Davydenko's nephew looks a lot like Berdych



Mario :( Double fault?? Really?

[oohsalmon]

Kuznetsova is much better than I give her credit for.

I still don't think she's ever a threat to win tournaments, but she can beat some people I think she shouldn't.

[dryrunguy]

0-30 gone. Again. Along with a slew of break points. And Sveta holds. Absurd.

[Vlad]

TAT Poll:

Will this game ever end?


nah

[Charlie02123]

Davydenko just broke Ancic. He'll serve at 4-3! Woot. :)

*GASP*

Sveta just held in bazillion duece game.

[verucasalt]

Venus, what are you doing? :mad:

[suliso]

That was a crucial hold from 15-40. I think she will break for it now.

Mario :(

[Vlad]

Kuznetsova is much better than I give her credit for.

I still don't think she's ever a threat to win tournaments, but she can beat some people I think she shouldn't.


To win any tournaments? I can only come up with 3-4 player who are at their best are better than her but that's it. She is in pretty good company up there.

[aedra1119]

Venus, what are you doing? :mad:

Losing in straights, that's what she's doing. :(

[bea26]

Based on talent and the amount of tournaments played, Sveta should be #1.

[suliso]

I still don't think she's ever a threat to win tournaments, but she can beat some people I think she shouldn't.

She did win this one two years ago, but then something happened and she stopped doing it. Some people think it all started with her loss to Ana in the final of German Open last year (third set tiebreak) :)

[Vlad]

Let's go Sveta, Let's go! Clap, clap! :)

[mmmm8]

Thank you, net, thank you, baseline paint, thank you, Kolya

[oohsalmon]

To win any tournaments? I can only come up with 3-4 player who are at their best are better then her but that's it. She is in pretty good company up there.

The only tournament I remember her winning in the last year or so is New Haven, which was like all injury pullouts for her, and had a pretty weak field to begin with.

I don't ever see her in a draw and think "she could win this," and certainly not "this is her's to lose," which is rare for someone whose been in the top five or so for as long as she has now.

I'll bet you a TAT thong she doesnt win this tournament.

[Charlie02123]

To win any tournaments? I can only come up with 3-4 player who are at their best are better than her but that's it. She is in pretty good company up there.

Her record in finals has been terrible lately, but I feel like someone who made three tier I finals and a grand slam final last year is a threat at big tournaments. And before she forgot that the week doesn't end after the semis she did win the US Open ('04) and Miami ('06)

[Vlad]

Sveta!! and she finished with a winner! :)

Very solid match from her.

[Foxykhat]

Congrats Sveta, now do what you do best next round and let the real Sveta show up.

Foxy

[aedra1119]

Bye Venus. :( I'm not surprised Sveta won. Good luck against Serena.

[suliso]

And it's over! Can Sveta do Williams sisters double?


Too bad Mario couldn't do it... Kolya should have lost to Gulbis last week :mad:

[dryrunguy]

Well, mama always said, if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing.

Except congrats to Sveta and her fans.

Done here for the night. If Venus doesn't give a shit, why should I?

[Charlie02123]

Based on talent and the amount of tournaments played, Sveta should be #1.

Now if only someone would tell her that.



I don't ever see her in a draw and think "she could win this," and certainly not "this is her's to lose," which is rare for someone whose been in the top five or so for as long as she has now.

I'll bet you a TAT thong she doesnt win this tournament.

Regardless of whether she wins or not, I think making the semis makes her someone who "could win" it.

I rarely see Jankovic in a draw and think it's hers to lose.

Why would you want ANOTHER thong? That's such a meaningless bet for you. :p

[oohsalmon]

Go get her, Serena.

[mmmm8]

Sveta :)


Sorry, Venus fans.



OK, Davydenko's played a much better match and had way more winners, so I guess he deserves it, but :(:(:(


I'm glad I watched this not the women's match, though (although it's only because the Russians messed up the OOP and thought the women's match hadn't started yet :rolleyes:)

[Vlad]

Her record in finals has been terrible lately, but I feel like someone who made three tier I finals and a grand slam final last year is a threat at big tournaments. And before she forgot that the week doesn't end after the semis she did win the US Open ('04) and Miami ('06)



And she won those in very dominant fashion as far as I remember. She crushed Maria in final in 06 that was one of the best performances of the year.

She is capable of winning big ones... its just she has these mental issues at times.

[jjnow]

Congrats to Svetlana. Better player won.

[Charlie02123]

Done here for the night. If Venus doesn't give a shit, why should I?

:)

Aw...

:grouphug:

Don't worry, the other one's still in it! I mean, there's not a big difference between them, right?

[Jack]

Oh poo. I backed the wrong sister in my predictions. I'm really screwed this week.

[Charlie02123]

And she won those in very dominant fashion as far as I remember. She crushed Maria in final in 06 that was one of the best performances of the year.

She is capable of winning big ones... its just she has these mental issues at times.

6-4 6-3 I think (maybe the other way around). Maria never really had a chance, though. Sveta served insanely well.


Ancic/Davydenko are at 5-5 gang. They've broken four straight times now, I think.

[mmmm8]

Davydenko missed a very easy sitter bh at net at 15-all, and it all went downhill from there. Doubled on bp.

I congratulated him too early.

[bea26]

Oh poo. I backed the wrong sister in my predictions. I'm really screwed this week.

Try going with Canas and Davenport to the end (with Henin as a runner up).

[Moose]

So it's Serena vs. Sveta for the Title right to play in the final. As much as I love Jelena, and as happy as I am for Bepa's comeback, I think the top half of the draw has it all over the bottom.

[Charlie02123]

Davydenko missed a very easy sitter bh at net at 15-all, and it all went downhill from there. Doubled on bp.

I congratulated him too early.

Being a fan of his is aging me horribly.

[suliso]

So it's Serena vs. Sveta for the Title right to play in the final. As much as I love Jelena, and as happy as I am for Bepa's comeback, I think the top half of the draw has it all over the bottom.

That's the conventional wisdom. Might not be true, particularly if it's Sveta who plays in the final...

[Foxykhat]

C'mon Koyla serve it out this TIME PLEASE!!!

Foxy

[mmmm8]

I thought I was NOT watching a women's match :confused:


Two great points from Davydenko for the break.

[Charlie02123]

So it's Serena vs. Sveta for the Title right to play in the final. As much as I love Jelena, and as happy as I am for Bepa's comeback, I think the top half of the draw has it all over the bottom.

Man I hope Sveta wins if she beats Serena. At this point I would rather have her lose in the semis than the final.

Serena was raging today, though. She might be unstoppable. Then again, she could also turn her brain off after a great win (has she been hanging out with Lindsay?), so who knows?

[Tscott415]

Being a fan of his is aging me horribly.


Yeah...and Nadia...and Sveta...and Anna...and Mikhail...they dont help either

[oohsalmon]

Here's hoping the final is between two women whose names end -ena meet in the final. I don't care which two.

[Charlie02123]

C'mon Koyla serve it out this TIME PLEASE!!!

Foxy

Seriously.


I thought I was NOT watching a women's match :confused:


Justin? :)

[Charlie02123]

Yeah...and Nadia...and Sveta...and Anna...and Mikhail...they dont help either

I'm with you on those two ladies.

[Moose]

Man I hope Sveta wins if she beats Serena. At this point I would rather have her lose in the semis than the final.

Serena was raging today, though. She might be unstoppable. Then again, she could also turn her brain off after a great win (has she been hanging out with Lindsay?), so who knows?

To be honest, Charlie, I would like to believe that the win today only served to remind the Fierce Stomping Diva that the WTA remains hers for the taking, if she cares to do so. I think she's still capable of winning anything she enters, if she stays healthy, and maintains her fitness. And stays hungry like she was today.

[Vlad]

Good job Kolya. Mario, great fight too. Top 15 is not too far if you keep playing this way.

[Charlie02123]

Wahoo Nikolay!!!

Now he just has to destroy his QF opponent (who is it?) and then it's smooth sailing to the final. He has a good record against Federer and Roddick, right?

[aedra1119]

You can never count Davydenko out until it's game, set, match. Congrats to him. I wish the match had lasted another 2 hours, but you can't have everything.

[suliso]

To be honest, Charlie, I would like to believe that the win today only served to remind the Fierce Stomping Diva that the WTA remains hers for the taking, if she cares to do so. I think she's still capable of winning anything she enters, if she stays healthy, and maintains her fitness. And stays hungry like she was today.

And I would like to believe it's not true (it wasn't last year despite her Miami title)...

[Jack]

Try going with Canas and Davenport to the end (with Henin as a runner up).

Yeah, I had Henin over Davenport in the finals.

Still have a shot at doing well in the men's, but Davydenko could dick me over yet.

[bea26]

To be honest, Charlie, I would like to believe that the win today only served to remind the Fierce Stomping Diva that the WTA remains hers for the taking, if she cares to do so. I think she's still capable of winning anything she enters, if she stays healthy, and maintains her fitness. And stays hungry like she was today.

So are we past the savoring the moment stage then?

[mmmm8]

Congrats, Charlie.

I haven't seen anyone thank the umpire in an uneventful (umpire-wise) match in a long time, that's nice of Kolya

Davydenko 48 W/ 46 UE
Ancic 18W/25 UE