French Open 2007

[Ricketts]

Why shouldn't the Australian Open favour AUSTRALIAN players. The courts should favour the home players..

Ridiculous suggestion. This isn't AFL.

 

[Total Power]

Ridiculous suggestion. This isn't AFL.

In US open, the schedules often favour American players. It has happened every year so far.

 

[johnny k]

Mauresmo gone. 6-3 7-6 by safarova

 

[Drummond]

Mauresmo gone. 6-3 7-6 by safarova

Absolutely btilliant performance. She's knocked her out of both Grand Slams this year.

Safarova is a top notch talent.

 

[SBI]

Lleyton getting belted.

 

[SBI]

...and he comes back from a break down to take the second 6-3.

 

[TheWackedYak]

Lley Lley through to face Nadal...post-dumping-the-Griswalds, is it still uncool to hope he beats Nadal...and, dare we say it, barrack for him?

 

[Total Power]

As much as i like Lleyton, Nadal will win.But i think in 4 sets

 

[Back Pocket Rocket]

Like the Feds comments about Youzny!

"He's always been very famous for playing exceptionally well in practice"

 

[SBI]

As much as i like Lleyton, Nadal will win.But i think in 4 sets

Tend to agree with that.

 

[Geddy Lee]

Pure talent vs pure hard work, Fat Dave versus Poor Man's Kafelnikov.

I hope Dave wins but I don't think he will

 

[Total Power]

Nalbandian is a ****ing disgrace. The guy doesnt play few masters series events, because he is too busy watching F1 races. His serve is worse than Sharapovas serve. He has a good backhand and good speed but he is error prone and mentally weak as piss

 

[Geddy Lee]

Nalbandian is a ****ing disgrace. The guy doesnt play few masters series events, because he is too busy watching F1 races. His serve is worse than Sharapovas serve. He has a good backhand and good speed but he is error prone and mentally weak as piss

That was the worst match I've seen him play in a long time.

You are being a bit harsh, the guy doesn't care less about tennis, but he has the best 2H backhand on tour and has definately done pretty well for himself with such an Argentinian serve.

Because he only cares about Argentina, he's also the #1 Davis Cup player. People who say Safin or Hewitt are better, well, Fat Dave has beaten them both on their home turf in the last two years.

 

[shammersting]

I have never been a big fan of the clay court season but I have found the past few weeks - Rome, Hamburg and now the French to have been very enjoyable. Hopefully it may continue.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

Djokovic def Verdasco and Moya defeated Bjorkman in straight sets - Lleyton/Nadal up next

COME ON!

 

[ShearMagic9]

Vamos!

 

[roostersgal4eva]

here we go again

where's totalpower when you need him

 

[Thrawn]

Nadal wins against Hewitt in three sets (6-3) (6-1) (7-6).

Can't say I'm surprised.

 

[Thrawn]

S(he) would eat Nadal for lunch.

 

[Jono]

^ Lol. Serena rules.

Nadal was never going to lose to Hewitt tonight, so no surprises with the win. What was interesting though was how Hewitt managed to stay in the 3rd set as long as he did. Sometimes Raf takes the foot off the pedal at the wrong times, and I think if he comes up against Roger, or even a Djokovic or Davydenko playing some good tennis, Raf could lose a set or two if he doesn't keep the initiative the whole way through.

That being said, as much as I love Roger, I think Nadal will take this tournament and win his 3rd French. His loss to Roger, and previous 'set losses' to Hewitt and Davydenko in recent tournaments showed he was fatigued due to a fairly long clay court season, but he's refreshed now and is still comfortably the best clay courter in world tennis. Roger is in good form though so he'll give Raf a fight should he get to the final (has a tougher draw).

 

[Geddy Lee]

The time Nadal is taking in between serves is getting farcical and is downright disrespectful to his opponents. At 4-2 in the tiebreak and from then on, he took forever, breaking the 25 second limit every time. It's completely unnecessary so I hope he grows out of it (and I know it's for breaking up opponents rhythm etc). Racket, hair, asspick, headband, socks, bounce, asspick, serve . . . ARGGHHHH!

 

[Jono]

Lol I noticed it to at that expact point (4-2 Hewitt's way). He's a smart tennis player.

 

[Drummond]

Ana Ivanovic through to the SF's where she will face Maria Sharapova. Cmon Ana!

And Henin will play Jankovic in the other Semi.

 

[Jono]

Robredo snags the 2nd set from Federer 6-1, great display. Federer playing some horrible tennis that set.

Hopefully Robredo can keep it up, or at least challenge him. I love Roger but I've got a lot of cash on Nadal to win the French, and Federer going out or having a tough match will help that bet.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

federer gets the 3rd set 6-1, better display