2010 French Open

[IBleedBrownNGold]

Are you suggesting that he'll be able to outlast the king of clay?

lol. I assume your tongue is once again firmly placed in-cheek?

 

[Power King]

Gee not much of a party tonight in the tennis thread compared to last night

Bandwagoners come and go on here, mainly when it's AO time or an aussie has pushed into a semi/final of one of the other slams.

All other times, it's the true supporters that consistently post in here.

 

[mattys123]

No surprise that Rafa takes the first set, this could be over quick.

I haven't seen a lot of Nadal over the 2 weeks, but he looks as good as ever on clay.

Soderling isn't an "easy beat" though, so this might still go 4 sets.

 

[tigers71]

Bandwagoners come and go on here, mainly when it's AO time or an aussie has pushed into a semi/final of one of the other slams.

All other times, it's the true supporters that consistently post in here.

I dont see the aussies doing anything. They are not relevent in the world of tennis. Only Stosur is a very good player in the top 10 whereas Hewitt has been ok for five years

I rather watch the best players. Its not relevant where they come from I have liked Rafa, Andre, Steffi and many others

 

[Power King]

^my sentiments

nadal playing awesome to fight back in his first service game of the second

 

[Rabbit of Caerbannog]

Has Soderling gone to Federer for advice on how to **** up every break point chance you have against Nadal? Unbelievable.

 

[matt_897]

Rafa is really looking determined out there, I can see Soderling getting run down eventually here.

 

[matt_897]

The crowd seem to be falling like flies at this tournament.

 

[tigers71]

Rafa is really looking determined out there, I can see Soderling getting run down eventually here.

I think so. But in the end Rafa will win and be number one in the world. I am happy with this

 

[pepsi]

Been a very tight match so far, and as expected Nadal's defence has been great with Soderling having some chances but not taking them. Match is still evenly poised at the moment. Will be going to bed soon so hopefully Rafa can take this set.

And someone mentioned why the hate for Soderling. I actually like the way he plays and the way he goes about it. Just want Nadal to get back to the #1 spot. Especially after people doubted him when he had injuries in the 2nd half of last year and was struggling to regain his best form.

 

[Power King]

I wonder how much of my download cap this stream will be eating

 

[Power King]

omg rafa's defence to make it 0-40 on soder's serve

 

[matt_897]

omg rafa's defence to make it 0-40 on soder's serve

That shot in slow motion was rather ridculous.

 

[tigers71]

Been a very tight match so far, and as expected Nadal's defence has been great with Soderling having some chances but not taking them. Match is still evenly poised at the moment. Will be going to bed soon so hopefully Rafa can take this set.

And someone mentioned why the hate for Soderling. I actually like the way he plays and the way he goes about it. Just want Nadal to get back to the #1 spot. Especially after people doubted him when he had injuries in the 2nd half of last year and was struggling to regain his best form.

I love your thoughts He is the real number one because he did not defen hes title at Wimbledon last year I want him back to number one when Wimbeldon starts

 

[Power King]

bloody hell, nadal to make it 15-15

 

[krisholio14]

Soderling couldn't play much better here.

And he's still being comprehensively beaten.

 

[tigers71]

is anyone recording on fox iq??

 

[Power King]

nadal serving at 86% in this set is what you call mental strength

lol soders looks like he's given up on this set

 

[matt_897]

Soderling couldn't play much better here.

I disagree, looks tired out there and has served fairly poorly, missed some of the gorundies he was maing earlier in the tournament. Still impressed with Rafa's play however.

 

[Millington Magic]

Nadal looks determined. Should take a two sets to love lead.

 

[krisholio14]

I disagree, looks tired out there and has served fairly poorly, missed some of the gorundies he was maing earlier in the tournament. Still impressed with Rafa's play however.

He's dropped off in this set.

It's game over.

 

[tigers71]

Rafa 2 sets ahead, 1 set to go French Open Champion and World number 1

 

[Rabbit of Caerbannog]

Knocks out Federer and then serves up this shit. Typical.

 

[Power King]

^same sentence could be applied to his 2009 FO campaign, replacing federer with nadal

my rafa fan boy level has gone through the roof right now

 

[amer]

Soderling moving gingerly, pulling up tight at the end of each rally and serve.