View Full Version : AUSTRALIAN OPEN, 16-29 Jan 2012: Singles (men/ladies) Discussion Thread. Info in first posts
In Andy's interview with Annabel Croft (transcript in News thread) he says that Brad only worked with Kei until Wimbledon 2011. However, it'd be surprising if the 2 of them didn't have a conversation about Andy's game ahead of the Quarter-Final on Wednesday!
Thanks Sallydaisy,that was my train of thought also!:)
If Andy is on top form it won't matter how many people Kei talks to!
Good thinking AllyB!:thumbup:
Never been a lover of Hewitt but feel quite sorry for him here!
dewster99
23-01-2012, 12:40
customary eurosport dig there. Comms saying Andy could learn from Nole on acting with class
traveller7
23-01-2012, 12:46
Afternoon all.
Didnt manage to wake up in time for beginning of this match going to bed at 5am bad idea!
Looks like Novak is crushing hewitt as expected, Andy is going to have up his level somewhat to beat Novak this year it seems.
traveller7
23-01-2012, 12:55
Little fight back from Hewitt, won last 3 games to level at 3-3 in 3rd set.
JAMES4578
23-01-2012, 13:01
Probably too late to have much impact but at least Hewitt's not going down meekly in the 3rd when he could so easily have been demoralised. Looks like Nole's completely controlled thius match though didn't think Lleyton would really be able to test him.
DaveArneRiise
23-01-2012, 13:17
Hewitt serving for the 3rd set at 5-4. Deuce. Phenomenal effort this from Hewitt.
BP Djokovic though!
Saved.
Set point Hewitt now!
He takes it! Great stuff this.
sophie900607
23-01-2012, 13:19
what a thrilling match this has become!
DaveArneRiise
23-01-2012, 13:20
You can never write off Hewitt. Always gives it his upmost best. The ultimate competitor.
Well done Hewitt, good fight back in the third!!!:thumbup:
sophie900607
23-01-2012, 13:20
Hewitt has just taken the 3rd set! There are some things that people usually don't like about him but his mental approach to the game should be taught to everyone!
DaveArneRiise
23-01-2012, 13:21
Unfortunately I have to go to work now, typical :rolleyes:
traveller7
23-01-2012, 13:21
Cheering loudly for Hewitt, well done to him for taking a set off Nole, more than anyone else has been able to do this tournament!
two more sets left in him??? I wouldnt write him off just yet!
Sallydaisy
23-01-2012, 13:21
Hero Hewitt strikes!!! 6'4 in the 3rd set.
Nole still ahead 2-1 (6'1, 6'3, 4'6) but he's got to play another hour out there ......
JAMES4578
23-01-2012, 13:22
Somewhat against the odds, well done Lleyton! Of course Hewitt always been such a fighter and at least he's put Nole under some pressure. Really wish I could watch this right now! He must maintain his level at the start of the 4th though.
dewster99
23-01-2012, 13:27
That is massive in terms of the tournament. Nole doesn't seem so untouchable now and now an extra set for no reason at all. Pity it's not in the heat of the day
sophie900607
23-01-2012, 13:31
what a point!!
sophie900607
23-01-2012, 13:33
Come on Lleyton! Take that bp!
sophie900607
23-01-2012, 13:34
Hewitt is just putting his heart on court.
traveller7
23-01-2012, 13:35
This wouldnt be happening if it wasnt the Oz Open, the fact its a home crowd for him is making him believe he can do this!
wriggles
23-01-2012, 13:53
Can u update on score I'm in work going crazy has hewitt taken bp?!
Sallydaisy
23-01-2012, 13:54
Hewitt on serve at *2-3, just been broken so Nole to serve at *4-2
Sallydaisy
23-01-2012, 14:00
Nole holds 5-2.
Hewitt must now hold to stay in the match ..... c'mawwwn Rusty!
:taz:
sophie900607
23-01-2012, 14:04
3 mps, 1st saved by Hewitt.
Sallydaisy
23-01-2012, 14:06
Nole wins 6'1, 6'3, 4'6, 6'3.
Have to feel for Hewitt, his and all Australia's hopes raised when he took that 4th set.
traveller7
23-01-2012, 14:06
Novak wins fourth set 6-3
all over for hewitt
sophie900607
23-01-2012, 14:07
Congrats Nole, but hats off to Lleyton!! Great fighter with a big heart.
traveller7
23-01-2012, 14:13
What to do with myself today now that no more tennis on?!
I went to lunch and so missed Lleyton's fightback! Great to see him take a set though, well-deserved. Very late finish for Nole though, I'm glad Andy got the day session today!
Sallydaisy
23-01-2012, 14:27
The Last 8 .....
[1]Djokovic v [5]Ferrer
[4]Murray v [24]Nishikori
[11]Del Potro v [3]Federer
[7]Berdych v [2]Nadal
:skippy:
..... and let's have one of these 'cos Taz was one of Andy's nicknames when he was little!
:taz:
Thanks Sally, love the Taz! :taz:
It's a really strong quarter-final lineup this year. All will be very interesting matches I'm sure.
Looking forward to Del Potro/Federer tomorrow - Delpo's looked in very good form this tournament so he's got a good chance tomorrow I think.
JAMES4578
23-01-2012, 15:17
Pity Hewitt couldn't quite keep the momentum going but certainly a great effort from him to put Nole under some pressure and even if Djokovic is, I think, the clear favourite he is maybe not invincible.
traveller7
23-01-2012, 15:42
Great quarter final line up, nice to see some fresh faces in latter stages always makes for more interesting matches.
traveller7
23-01-2012, 15:56
So who is getting up for Feds match at 4.30?!
RoastLamb
23-01-2012, 16:23
Gotta love Hewitt's spirit and passion. Happy he managed to take at least a set from Djoko.
Disappointed Sabine couldn't take out Shazza. What a noise that woman makes. Inhuman.
ESPN interviewed Lendl and it was fun. Brad and Pat Mac riibbing him. He said that it's a huge pleasure to work with Andy and that his goal for the entire year is to win a grand slam. But he deflected the question Pat asked him about dealing with Andy's mentality but said if Andy yells at him in the player's box he will yell back.
the interview is up on Andys facebook
Speedy Hawk
23-01-2012, 18:21
Looking forward to Roger match tonight (I hope he wins even though most of you don't! :p)
I think Delpo has a really good chance against Smugfed - at least it should be competitive. Could even be that we have a Delpo/Berdy semi on that side of the draw.
Leyton's gutsy performance let everyone see that Djoko is not invincible - a good message to send to the locker room. Let's hope Daveed takes him to 5 sets!
david1610
23-01-2012, 18:50
watching this match noone will beat nole on this form, not andy not anyone
Not wishing to prejudice anything, but beforehand I thought Andy would have to win two or three GSs in one this time round.
First get to the second week. Then deal with the Monfils Tsonga train. OK that has opened up. Not underestimating Ken by the way.
Then the real tournament begins and Andy simply has to play better than he has ever played to match Nole.
Then ...... he has to keep it going for another match.
If he can get through Ken in straights and have everything left in the tank, and the serving is great, he is moving well, he is confident, and Nole is not quite 100%, then we have a match to record for years to come.
My excitement at the appointment of Mr Lendl has always been tempered by this.
Put simply, Andy has to find another level to his play. For point after point after game after game after set after set
PS I do not think Daveed can hurt Nole enough to take sets of Nole, but hopefully he can grind Nole down a bit like he did last year to Andy.
If you had to hand select a player for nole to play before Andy, then the ferret would feature high on the list of contenders. he will run every ball down and make nole win every point. nole fitness has been a lot better lately but it wouldn't do any harm for him to have the run around before a potential match with Andy
Then ...... he has to keep it going for another match.
If he can get through Ken in straights and have everything left in the tank, and the serving is great, he is moving well, he is confident, and Nole is not quite 100%, then we have a match to record for years to come.My excitement at the appointment of Mr Lendl has always been tempered by this.
Put simply, Andy has to find another level to his play. For point after point after game after game after set after set
Oh ye of little faith ;) - since when has Andy had to rely on Nole being below par to beat him? When he's playing his best he can beat anyone. Why can't this be the year that Andy does a Nole? After the WTF last year I didn't rate Nole at all and thought he'd never win another slam or get to #1. I think Andy's sole problem lies between his ears (ok and holding serve more consistently would help) and Mr Lendl has played a blinder, backing Nole to win the tournament. All pressure off Andy - his coach doesn't expect him to win and so he may not expect himself to win and that may be just what's needed to allow him to play lights out tennis. No expectation from anyone. Also, his mum has gone home, and I believe his dad is leaving Thursday - it would be a "trust that to happen" situation if he won just when they weren't there to see it.
If you had to hand select a player for nole to play before Andy, then the ferret would feature high on the list of contenders. he will run every ball down and make nole win every point. nole fitness has been a lot better lately but it wouldn't do any harm for him to have the run around before a potential match with Andy
Yup!
Really happy that Hewitt took a set off Nole! :cheer: And Nole faces Ferrer next - another player who will fight every point as though his life depends on it. :big grin:
Really happy that Hewitt took a set off Nole! :cheer: And Nole faces Ferrer next - another player who will fight every point as though his life depends on it. :big grin:be nice if they knock 7 bells out each other
david1610
23-01-2012, 21:04
Oh ye of little faith ;) - since when has Andy had to rely on Nole being below par to beat him? When he's playing his best he can beat anyone. Why can't this be the year that Andy does a Nole? After the WTF last year I didn't rate Nole at all and thought he'd never win another slam or get to #1. I think Andy's sole problem lies between his ears (ok and holding serve more consistently would help) and Mr Lendl has played a blinder, backing Nole to win the tournament. All pressure off Andy - his coach doesn't expect him to win and so he may not expect himself to win and that may be just what's needed to allow him to play lights out tennis. No expectation from anyone. Also, his mum has gone home, and I believe his dad is leaving Thursday - it would be a "trust that to happen" situation if he won just when they weren't there to see it.
It was a wish list pabbers - I want him to win that GS so much - and if you look at my last line the spirit is exactly that of "Andy doing a Nole". Nole at his best last year was Nole at a new level and if that Nole appears on court against Andy (and this is tempting fate because there is still another match first) then Andy will have to play his best, and possibly best ever tennis. The fact I have been following Andy for years shows I do have faith that that is possible. Andy still has another gear left in him and I think he himself believes that and so do I. I think you might have taken two or three of my words and given the whole text the wrong interpretation.
wriggles
23-01-2012, 21:05
wowsers what happened to serena! sorry im a bit behind just catching up!
Sallydaisy
23-01-2012, 22:09
The Last 8 ..... and how 'tough' was it for them to reach the 1/4 Finals .....
(no of sets) and here's who they beat - [ranking]. Top 32 i.e. seeded, 33-64, 65-100, 100-200
[5]Ferrer (14 sets) - Machado[70], Sweeting[68], 27Chela[29], 17Gasquet[18]
[1]Djokovic (13 sets) - Lorenzi[109], Giraldo[56],Mahut[81], Hewitt[181]
Nole has played 2 guys ranked 100-200, 1 from the 80s and 1 from the 32-64
[24]Nishikori (17 sets) - Robert [106], Ebden [94], Benneteau [39], 6Tsonga[6]
[4]Murray (12 sets) - Harrison [77], ERV [101], Llodra [46],Kukushkin [91]
Andy has faced 1 guy in the top 50 and 3 from the 70-100 moreorless (since ERV is 101)
[11]Del Potro (12 sets) - Mannarino[91], Kavcic[103], Lu[79],Kohlschreiber[41]
[3]Federer (10 sets) - Kudryavtsev[172], Beck[93]w/o, Karlovic[57], Tomic[38]
Federer has had a logical progression from the ranks starting at 172 to 38.
[7]Berdych (14 sets) - Ramos[67], Rochus[54], 30Anderson[32], 10Almagro[10]
[2]Nadal (12 sets) - Kuznetsov[167], Haas[190], Lacko[119], 18Lopez[19]
Rafa has beaten 3 guys outside the top 100 and 1 of the lower seeds.
Overall Berdy might have had the best prep in terms of experience by having to beat 2 seeds.
I'm really hopeful for Andy this AO. For once he can play without media pressure -unless I've missed it there've been no articles about this AO being his - Lendl has said Nole will win it, and both his parents will not be there. Andy has been playing brilliantly so far - there's been no loss of concentration and best of all no berating himself on court - so fingers crossed he will at last achieve his dream. He also seems very calm and relaxed and as tho he's enjoying himself on court.
LET'S GO ANDY. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
traveller7
23-01-2012, 22:41
He has had a very calm temperment on court which is pleasing to see, but he hasnt been tested yet - really tested - so think we need to see how he will play against Nole.
traveller7
23-01-2012, 22:45
Ok I am confused, lshunter says Fed is on at 4.30am, australian open schedule says he wont be on before 2.30pm which is 1.30am BST?
Am I to think as he is 2nd on that he will be on at about 1.30am?
honestly who cares if he has been tested or not , all i care about is the next point
BTW lets not get ahead of oor selfs still nishi toface
Ok I am confused, lshunter says Fed is on at 4.30am, australian open schedule says he wont be on before 2.30pm which is 1.30am BST?
Am I to think as he is 2nd on that he will be on at about 1.30am?TECHNICALLY 4TH ON
Legends' Doubles
Pat Cash (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/atpc023.html)(AUS) /
Goran Ivanisevic (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/atpi034.html)(CRO)
vs.
Wayne Arthurs (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/atpa202.html)(AUS) /
Thomas Muster (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/atpm099.html)(AUT)
Not Before:12:00 PM
Women's Singles - Quarterfinals
Victoria Azarenka (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/wta312001.html)(BLR)[3]
vs.
Agnieszka Radwanska (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/wta312251.html)(POL)[8]
Women's Singles - Quarterfinals
Caroline Wozniacki (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/wta313402.html)(DEN)[1]
vs.
Kim Clijsters (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/wta030458.html)(BEL)[11]
Not Before:2:30 PM
Men's Singles - Quarterfinals
Juan Martin Del Potro (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/atpd683.html)(ARG)[11]
vs.
Roger Federer (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/players/overview/atpf324.html)(SUI)[3]
LOVING THE TABLE :rolling:
Sallydaisy
23-01-2012, 22:56
Ok I am confused, lshunter says Fed is on at 4.30am, australian open schedule says he wont be on before 2.30pm which is 1.30am BST?
Am I to think as he is 2nd on that he will be on at about 1.30am?
Here is the OOP for RLA - or it was at about 8pm tonight when I typed it out.
2.30pm OZ = 3.30am (not 1.30am) in the UK and 4.30am in mainland Europe (which is probably what LSH is using)
Rod Laver Arena
Legends' Doubles
Pat Cash(AUS) / Goran Ivanisevic(CRO) vs. Wayne Arthurs(AUS) / Thomas Muster(AUT)
Not Before:12:00 PM
QF: Victoria Azarenka(BLR)[3] vs. Agnieszka Radwanska(POL)[8]
QF: Caroline Wozniacki(DEN)[1] vs. Kim Clijsters(BEL)[11]
Not Before:2:30 PM (3.30am UK time GMT, 4.30am Europe)
QF: Juan Martin Del Potro(ARG)[11] vs. Roger Federer(SUI)[3]
7:00 PM
QF: Tomas Berdych(CZE)[7] vs. Rafael Nadal(ESP)[2]
Bob Bryan(USA)[1]/Mike Bryan(USA)[1] vs. Mariusz Fyrstenberg(POL)[6]/Marcin Matkowski(POL)[6]
Sallydaisy
23-01-2012, 23:00
LOVING THE TABLE :rolling:
:lol:
The full OOP is typed out in this thread (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?562-AUSTRALIAN-OPEN-GRAND-SLAM-16-29-Jan-2012-Tournament-information-all-draws-and-daily-OOP.) every day ..... much easier!
I cant keep up with your filing system
RoastLamb
23-01-2012, 23:34
Oh I'm so ticked off. I have my monthly book club tonite and the telly coverage doesn't start till 2+ p.m. local so I will probably miss the ladies' matches. Darn it! Hope I can catch a little of Kim's match at least. I hope Radwanska can take out Az.
traveller7
23-01-2012, 23:44
Ah ok thanks for clearing that up!
traveller7
23-01-2012, 23:51
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/arcade.php?&do=viewtourney&tid=3
Penguin toss tournie for those of us bored waiting for tennis!
david1610
24-01-2012, 01:23
liam broady just lost badly in the Juniors... unexpected. Illness?
traveller7
24-01-2012, 01:55
Think im gonna head to bed for couple of hours kip before fed match - everyone else seems to have gone!
RoastLamb
24-01-2012, 04:19
C'mon Kimmie!!! 6-3 first set.
And she wins 7-6 in the second. :yahoo: She really should have won 6-2 6-2. Went walkabout a few times.
start of 2nd set delp looks knackerd already
the goat won 1st 6-4
JAMES4578
24-01-2012, 06:53
Del Potro really up against it as now down a break in the 2nd at 5-2, Fed certainly in form but Juan making errors at crucial times and doesn't appear to have the stamina required to match Fed here. Good win for Kim earlier to reach another semi, well done! She will take on Azarenka.
del p got all the agility of an Ent, lumbering round the base line only matter of time before the goat fells him
He blows a pile of break points, and eventually Fed serves out the second set.
JAMES4578
24-01-2012, 07:07
Del Potty certainly had a chance to get back there but chokes, looks like Fed will go through in straights!
broken 1st gme of the 3rd set
TIMBER!!!
Got up just in time to see Fed / DelPo match ... Kinda wish I hadn't bothered! Fed looking scarily good but even so, I do wish the commies would stop going on about him. It is REALLY getting on my nerves :grrr::grrr:
DelPo so magnanimous in defeat when he shook hands with Fed at the net. He is such a good guy :hug::hug::hug:
JAMES4578
24-01-2012, 07:39
Well fed was impressive, but don't sure I agree with them saying no one could live with live with Fed in this form!
Well fed was impressive, but don't sure I agree with them saying no one could live with live with Fed in this form!
Me neither - I can think of at least 3 guys who could! If Rafa gets through then that will be a major test for Federer.
I'm sad for Delpo but he's had a good tournament - back in the top 10 and a slam QF is a good result. He's made great progress after his injury and I'm sure he'll continue to improve.
Federer was really impressive - very high level of play from him.
easy to look impressive against a opponent not moving well, this was similar to Andy match yesterday, just play the court
Speedy Hawk
24-01-2012, 08:43
Been up since 5:30am watching Federer match. Happy he semis now. No sleep after cos time get ready for work, gonna watch tiny bit of rafa match before I leave.
This from the BBC website - yet again I regret just having eaten my breakfast. At least I'm at work so now I'm going to switch off!
No second-set style wobble this time. Federer is merciless in dispatching Del Potro and as the players exchange a matey embrace at the net, they are almost chuckling over the winner's superiority, like it is a force of nature neither of them are to blame for.
This from the BBC website - yet again I regret just having eaten my breakfast. At least I'm at work so now I'm going to switch off!
Oh purrlease!!!! :grrr::grrr:
Anyone watching Rafa v Berdy? Or is everyone at work or in bed?!
david1610
24-01-2012, 09:28
working and watching.... (at home)
This first set is pretty important. I know it is a truism but today I think it is going to give a lot of belief to whoever gets it.
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 09:58
It's turning into a tussle out there - into a tie-break in set 1 and 5-5 on points with Rafa serving.
Berdy breaks to serve at *6-5 - and takes it on the first point.
He leads 1-0.
Rafa starts serving in the 2nd set ..... he's got a lot to do.
sophie900607
24-01-2012, 10:00
Berdych takes the 1st. What do you think, was Rafa too late to challenge the previous ball?
david1610
24-01-2012, 10:02
And Birdy gets it. Am not seeing every point as I have to do some work and my stream keeps cutting out - the idea is to watch this kind of point, but there you go...
Of course there is a scenario where Birdy and Rafa rough each other up so much that even somebody like Rafa is softened up for Roger, and, if they come through their QFs, Nole and Andy do the same thing to each other, and Roger reaps the benefits. I did previously say that the winner from the top four could be the one who gets to the final the "least damaged" and this still may be the case!
wriggles
24-01-2012, 10:09
Berdych takes the 1st. What do you think, was Rafa too late to challenge the previous ball?
oh rafa! i dont think he was too late he looked at the line judge plenty of calls have been made that late! i really dislike birdbrain i want nadal to pulverise him!!
I think Rafa should have been allowed to challenge - he was waiting for the line judge to call and when she didn't he challenged ... nothing wrong with that IMO
I'm confident Rafa can come back
wriggles
24-01-2012, 10:18
rafa is getting bossed about a bit on this baseline his forehands are dropping short! really want rafa to get through i think if berdych comes up against fedex he will be no match, and we need someone to take a little bit out of fed! (just incase yknow!)
MurrayAOne
24-01-2012, 10:24
Berdych takes the 1st. What do you think, was Rafa too late to challenge the previous ball?
He looked to the line caller before challenging then did so immediately when no call came so the challenge should have been allowed. It's a good system that needs clarity and consistency. At the moment it is just causing confusion.
JAMES4578
24-01-2012, 10:24
Certainly seems as if it was a very tight set but Berdy is obviously confident. There could be plenty of mileage left in this though!
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 10:25
Rafa has a break; serving now at *3-1.
wriggles
24-01-2012, 10:26
vamos rafa!!!!! 2 breaks up in the 2nd set, berdych out of challenges! rafa leads 3-1
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 10:29
vamos rafa!!!!! 2 breaks up in the 2nd set, berdych out of challenges! rafa leads 3-1
I think it's only 1 break of serve?
In the first 4 games Rafa has held twice and broken once, Berdy held just once = 3-1.
Rafa has held again for 4-1.
wriggles
24-01-2012, 10:31
I think it's only 1 break of serve?
In the first 4 games Rafa has held twice and broken once, Berdy held just once = 3-1.
Rafa has held again for 4-1.
yes sorry lol got a bit ahead of myself :thanks:
wriggles
24-01-2012, 10:42
what is going on with the line calls in this match!!
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 10:51
Only following on Livescoreboard as I'm catching up with other things and working as well.
Rafa was 5-2 up, then Berdy held and broke Rafa when he was serving for the set at *5-3.
Berdy held again for 5-5 and Rafa has just held his serve for 6'5.
Could be another tie-break?
:sofa:
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 11:00
Tie-break it is - now watching with one eye on the laptop (American commies - eek!) and Berdy is really taking his chances whereas Rafa has faltered from being 5-2 up!
This is not conducive to getting work done!
Rafa up 4-1 after getting a break at the 2nd point on Berdy's serve.
wriggles
24-01-2012, 11:08
oh wow, rafa dropping it so short!
wriggles
24-01-2012, 11:11
yay!! come on rafa!! oh im going to have to ge out of my pajamas and do something!
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 11:12
2nd set Rafa 1-1.
Best of 3 sets now chaps.
Roger probably loving this - those 2 have already been playing for 2hrs 26mins.
Hadn't planned to watch this, but it's riveting. Trying to find "mindless" jobs I can do at the same time!
1 set all!!! Wonder what time this will finish - or maybe Rafa will run away with it now....
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 11:26
Results today at Melbourne Park.
Victoria Azarenka(BLR)[3] def Agnieszka Radwanska(POL)[8]
Kim Clijsters(BEL)[11] def Caroline Wozniacki(DEN)[1]
Roger Federer(SUI)[3] def Juan Martin Del Potro(ARG)[11]
Andrea Hlavackova(CZE)[7]/Lucie Hradecka(CZE)[7] def Vania King(USA)[3]/Yaroslava Shvedova(KAZ)[3]
Sara Errani(ITA)[11]/Roberta Vinci(ITA)[11] def Alla Kudryavtseva(RUS)/Ekaterina Makarova(RUS)
Sania Mirza(IND)[6]/Elena Vesnina(RUS)[6] def . Liezel Huber(USA)[2]/Lisa Raymond(USA)[2]
Svetlana Kuznetsova(RUS)/Vera Zvonareva(RUS) def Irina-Camelia Begu(ROU)/Monica Niculescu(ROU)
Robert Lindstedt(SWE)[7]/Horia Tecau(ROU)[7] def Scott Lipsky(USA)[13]/Rajeev Ram(USA)[13]
Kimiko Date-Krumm(JPN)/Kei Nishikori(JPN) def Roberta Vinci(ITA)/Daniele Bracciali(ITA)
Bethanie Mattek-Sands(USA)[8]/Horia Tecau(ROU)[8] def Yaroslava Shvedova(KAZ)/Andy Ram(ISR)
OUTSTANDING
QF: Tomas Berdych(CZE)[7] vs. Rafael Nadal(ESP)[2] - in progress 1 set all, Berdych 2-1, break each.
Bob Bryan(USA)[1]/Mike Bryan(USA)[1] vs. Mariusz Fyrstenberg(POL)[6]/Marcin Matkowski(POL)[6] - to follow ^^^
Berdych takes the 1st. What do you think, was Rafa too late to challenge the previous ball?
It was close, but Rafa hadn't challenged by the time Berdych played his shot. In fact, he started to move towards the next shot before his hand went up. Tough call, but I think it was probably correct.
COME ON RAFA. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Thanks Sally. I thought this match was over long ago but am happy to see it isn't. :)
david1610
24-01-2012, 12:00
OUTSTANDING
QF: Tomas Berdych(CZE)[7] vs. Rafael Nadal(ESP)[2] - in progress 1 set all, Berdych 2-1, break each.
Bob Bryan(USA)[1]/Mike Bryan(USA)[1] vs. Mariusz Fyrstenberg(POL)[6]/Marcin Matkowski(POL)[6] - to follow ^^^
If I were the doubles players, I'd be putting in a request to play on another court...
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 12:16
If I were the doubles players, I'd be putting in a request to play on another court...
I agree David.
Trouble is that the matches on the other courts were all over some time ago and it's probably they've only got a couple of full sets of court officials left to cover the matches on RLA i.e. 9 games on, 9 games off. So, they can't just put the guys onto another court even MCA; which is a shame because the Bryans v the Poles is probably not going to start until at least midnight in OZ - and probably to an empty arena!
david1610
24-01-2012, 12:19
I agree David.
Trouble is that the matches on the other courts were all over some time ago and it's probably they've only got a couple of full sets of court officials left to cover the matches on RLA i.e. 9 games on, 9 games off. So, they can't just put the guys onto another court even MCA; which is a shame because the Bryans v the Poles is probably not going to start until at least midnight in OZ - and probably to an empty arena!
Yes I realized that. My post was more ironic (or an attempt) than anything else!
Madeline
24-01-2012, 12:20
Well if the officials are waiting to officiate the doubles, can't they move to another court just as easily as the players? Problem would be the spectators, I would have thought. But at this rate of play the doubles will not have many spectators anyway!
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 12:23
Well if the officials are waiting to officiate the doubles, can't they move to another court just as easily as the players? Problem would be the spectators, I would have thought. But at this rate of play the doubles will not have many spectators anyway!
Is that how it works though?
I thought they had teams assigned to a particular court to do 'shifts' i.e. so many games, swop and swop until the match is done and then they stay with that court?
So, the ones assigned to MCA might no longer be there and the ones assigned to RLA have to continue duties on that one.
Madeline
24-01-2012, 12:37
You're probably right; I was thinking more about the umpires, who are assigned to a particular match, I don't know for sure about the linespersons.
Wow - what a treat in my lunch break. COMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNN Rafa - put Berdy in his place. Bet Fed is loving this. He's going to have a walk into the final after beating an already beaten opponent grrrrrr!! Same could apply with the other half of the draw. If Andy beats Kei I really want it to be in 3 sets and then for the semi not to be a marathon. Marvellous how it's all worked out for Feddykins with the draw isn't it? *Sigh*.
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 13:02
GSM Rafa: 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3.
A Semi-Final against Federer - let's hope it's a cracker!
Next up Bryan/Poles.
Bravo Rafa!....great play!!!!:thumbup: Shouldn't have been watching as loads to do but well worth it, treat to watch!!:)
JAMES4578
24-01-2012, 13:09
So as expected really a Fedal semi and let's hope it can live up to the billing. Though Fed had by far the easier route but hopefully sufficient recovery time for Rafa. He certainly had a long match though it looks like once he got that 2nd set he was pretty much the dominant player.Berdy certainly stretched him though.
Sallydaisy
24-01-2012, 13:26
Bryans v Poles now on RLA. 00.15 start - not great is it?
traveller7
24-01-2012, 13:44
didnt manage to wake up in time for fed match never mind he won as did nadal,same old same old....
supergran
24-01-2012, 14:00
Watched Rafa's match. Well done to him. Mats Willander talked incessantly and what he said was mainly drivel, rubbish, codswallop, tosh and garbage. When he was not doing this he was so sycophantic about Nadal and Federer!!
Watched Rafa's match. Well done to him. Mats Willander talked incessantly and what he said was mainly drivel, rubbish, codswallop, tosh and garbage. When he was not doing this he was so sycophantic about Nadal and Federer!!
Quite mild for him then :lol:
Watched Rafa's match. Well done to him. Mats Willander talked incessantly and what he said was mainly drivel, rubbish, codswallop, tosh and garbage. When he was not doing this he was so sycophantic about Nadal and Federer!!
Incredibly irritating - not only did he talk incessantly through every point but he also contradicted himself from game to game. I had to turn the commentary off in the end for the sake of my sanity!
Madeline
24-01-2012, 16:05
Me too - it didn't take long before I changed to the commentary-free stream on Eurosport Player!
Golden Lady
24-01-2012, 17:22
Well a Fedal semi to look forward to on Thursday morning then. I have to say that out of both of these quarter final matches, I expected Fed to have the tougher match. Was Potty affected by the heat or was Fed on fire? Don't like to think of the latter scenario.
Just watched the 2 minute highlights clip on the Official Site of the Rafa match. Wowza, was he pumped or what? Great stuff.
Well a Fedal semi to look forward to on Thursday morning then. I have to say that out of both of these quarter final matches, I expected Fed to have the tougher match. Was Potty affected by the heat or was Fed on fire? Don't like to think of the latter scenario.
Unfortunately, Delpo isn't properly back to form yet - this was just a match too far for him. Smugfed played well but the standard of Delpo's play made Fed look better than he was - that didn't stop the commies eulogising though!
Just watched the 2 minute highlights clip on the Official Site of the Rafa match. Wowza, was he pumped or what? Great stuff.
Rafa was certainly pumped in the third and fourth sets but was decidedly below par in the first and for most of the second - I had horrible visions of him losing to Berdy -perish the thought!
Speedy Hawk
24-01-2012, 18:05
Been while since last Federer vs Nadal match in slams and it been VERY long time (if ever) they met in semi-final in slams.
Been while since last Federer vs Nadal match in slams and it been VERY long time (if ever) they met in semi-final in slams.
They played in two semis last year - Miami and Madrid (Rafa won both matches). The only time they have ever met before in the semi of a slam was Roland Garros 2005 (Rafa won).
Really? I hadn't realised that - that's very interesting.
I think I'm really going off the AO. I was thinking yesterday (and of course there was another example today) that the tournament has been marred by poor line calls, poor umpire decisions and bad sportsmanship. And on top of that, I'm doing really, really badly in all the comps!!!! :rolling:
I agree Linda, the umpiring has been noticeable poorer than usual at the AO. I hadn't realised until recently that there was a dispute with the umpires but I really think it's time for the powers that be to get round the table with the senior umpires before RG - we have certainly missed their presence here. A lot of the bad sportsmanship has stemmed from bad umpiring decisions.
RoastLamb
24-01-2012, 22:10
Felt very badly for Rafa in that first set tiebreak. The umpire should have called it out. :grrr: Anyway he won but he should have won in three. Berdy kept up the pressure and the ESPN commies said he put in a much better performance than Potty.
5livetennis Jonathan Overend
Day 10 of a major and three successive centre court matches feature Brits! Murray, Fleming and, in between, umpire James Keothavong!
RoastLamb
25-01-2012, 01:31
Blimey! Kvitova looking very streaky today. Keeps breaking then being broken back. Not great.
traveller7
25-01-2012, 01:41
Errani is now 4-1 up in second set, and there was me thinking it might be over by now LOL
RoastLamb
25-01-2012, 02:00
Errani is a noisy one. Bit like Franny really.
Someone tweeted that the shriekers should be called Decibelles. Too nice a word for them, if you ask me.
traveller7
25-01-2012, 02:05
Im just watching the livescore cant bear to watch womens tennis these days
Kvitova won the next 5 games to win 6-4 6-4
Bring back steffi graff and gabriella sabatini LOL
Well, Errani v Kvitova was actually reminiscent of Sanchez Vicario v Graf.
I really enjoyed the match - was better than I thought it would be - otherwise I wouldn't have stayed up to watch it. Quite a compelling contrast of styles.
supergran
25-01-2012, 02:39
Well, Errani v Kvitova was actually reminiscent of Sanchez Vicario v Graf.
I really enjoyed the match - was better than I thought it would be - otherwise I wouldn't have stayed up to watch it. Quite a compelling contrast of styles. Weird!! I actually thought of Sanchez-Vicario also!!
traveller7
25-01-2012, 02:42
I liked her also, think Neil Harman mentioned seeing her with her hubbie and kids at the AO.
On serve with Sharapova.
supergran
25-01-2012, 02:59
We did see her during a match. I'm not really big on women's tennis but did love Arantxa.
we are only just starting the 2nd set in shazza's match
great tother women just broke
please lord not 3 sets
traveller7
25-01-2012, 03:28
2-2
seems andy wont be on til 4am at earliest
2-2
seems andy wont be on til 4am at earliesthes got till 7;45 ish to get the job done
Thank goodness that's over. Now I can turn the volume up without my wife waking and thinking i've dug out one of my old videos!
traveller7
25-01-2012, 03:55
6-2 6-3for those who want to know/care etc
Thank goodness that's over. Now I can turn the volume up without my wife waking and thinking i've dug out one of my old videos!:rolling: I SUSPECT SHE WOULD BE RELIEVED THERE WAS NO BAHS
supergran
25-01-2012, 04:01
Andy next!! Let's go Andy, let's go!! :cheer::cheer:
RoastLamb
25-01-2012, 04:04
I cannot bear either Azarenka or Shazza. Just glad Kim's still in the mix and I sure hope she prevails over all of them.
supergran
25-01-2012, 04:08
Oh rats....it's Mats!:grrr:
traveller7
25-01-2012, 04:08
I cannot bear either Azarenka or Shazza. Just glad Kim's still in the mix and I sure hope she prevails over all of them.
Here here especially as its her last AO
Grateful for the extra half an hours sleep!
supergran
25-01-2012, 04:26
:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
KnightOwl
25-01-2012, 05:20
Good news in the boys singles - Kyle Edmund & Joshua Ward-Hibbert both won their 3rd round matches in straight sets!
With Liam Broady/Joshua W-H also getting through to the SF in the boys doubles, it's all looking good :clap:
JAMES4578
25-01-2012, 06:05
Great news, well done!
david1610
25-01-2012, 06:40
We just need a favourable mixed doubles result to round off a good day!
Tie-break
25-01-2012, 06:54
And looking forward to the next men's singles match ,,,,, Vamos Daveeeeed (for now at least)!
no more night shifts !!!!!!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:
And looking forward to the next men's singles match ,,,,, Vamos Daveeeeed (for now at least)!
Indeed!
great news about the boys - well done! :yahoo:
greatunclebulgaria
25-01-2012, 09:06
I'm liking the match between Joker and the Duracell Bunny
it's brutal 21 mins for 3 games
keep it up boys
BBC have confirmed that Andy's match will be on BBC 2 at 8.30am!
GO DAVEEED!!!!!
wriggles
25-01-2012, 09:37
Hey guys keep the updates coming on the score muchos gracias, go daveed!
JAMES4578
25-01-2012, 09:50
Nole's taken the opening set 6-4 but what a battle, so many gruelling rallies! However, he's just broken at start of 2nd, so David up against it!
Speedy Hawk
25-01-2012, 10:04
I don't know who I want win Nole or Ferrer but I think I prefer Nole cos he more fun to watch than Ferrer.
Madeline
25-01-2012, 10:09
I want whichever would be best for Andy - which I think would be Ferrer.
JAMES4578
25-01-2012, 10:10
Agree that David would be an easier opponent. Ferrer breaks back for 2 all and Nole appeared to hurt his thigh, but didn't call for trainer.
Tweet from Jamie..........
.Ferrer has a great chance to win this match in this moment. Looks stronger out there physically and mentally. Djoko visibly out of sorts.
traveller7
25-01-2012, 10:32
4-4 its a battle
vamos ferrer!
JAMES4578
25-01-2012, 10:35
Ferrer holds for 5-4, however made a few errors in previous Nole service when it looked like he had a chance to break.
traveller7
25-01-2012, 10:44
Nole just broken ferrer to go up 6-5 will be serving for 2 set lead
Ferrer is fighting really hard, good match!
Madeline
25-01-2012, 10:54
Djoker looking pretty tired - he doesn't look like the player he was this time last year. Now I'm not sure who I want to win - Ferrer wears everybody out, even when they beat him - so I'll just wish for a nice long five-setter!
JAMES4578
25-01-2012, 10:57
Looks like Ferrer's missed the boat, broke back but now 6-4 down in breaker after having the lead and Nole takes a 2-0 lead.
traveller7
25-01-2012, 10:57
nole wins it 7-6
come on ferrer! make it 5 sets!!!
Ferrer really deserves at least a set!
Agree that David would be an easier opponent. Ferrer breaks back for 2 all and Nole appeared to hurt his thigh, but didn't call for trainer.
Eurosport commies have picked this up - they reckon Nole is injured. But they also think he is moving a bit better again.
DONT know how Nole won that 2nd set!! he looks terrible, dont understand why he looks soooooooooo tired:confused:
DONT know how Nole when that 2nd set!! he looks terrible, dont understand why he looks soooooooooo tired:confused:
Hmm.Think he's going for an Oscar.
Really disappointing performance from Ferrer in that second set. Just so many errors when he really needed to stick in. Had such a good chance, and I'm sure he knows.
DONT know how Nole when that 2nd set!! he looks terrible, dont understand why he looks soooooooooo tired:confused:
He's always been good at looking tired - don't believe it!
Just having a quick coffee break in work. Daveeeeed pleeeease make more of a match of this.
Hmm.Think he's going for an Oscar.
I salute you on that post!!!!!
Hmm.Think he's going for an Oscar.
Now, all of a sudden his 3-0 up? very strange match
traveller7
25-01-2012, 11:19
injured my a***!
Hmm.Think he's going for an Oscar.
Not just that, i've never seem him serve so bad, CAN ONLY SEE ANDY WINNING IN SF:yahoo:
JAMES4578
25-01-2012, 11:21
He certainly was hurting at one point, though suppose couldn't have been too serious.
Nole has always been good at hamming it, he just hasn't needed to of late so we've forgotten.
What a shame Ferrer just doesn't! get the credit he deserves!!!!
Andy certainly wont be taken in by any of Novak's antics
Disappointing that Ferrer lost in straights - he was the better player in the second set. He played very well though and pushed Novak hard. Novak's defence was amazing, so hard to hit winners past him
supergran
25-01-2012, 12:24
Damn...missed his antics as I was fast asleep. Woke up for third set. I am definitely sleep-deprived today. Agree with pabbers that perhaps some people have forgotten his antics. But be aware that if he is in the slightest danger of being broken or if he is behind or loses a set we will see histrionics, drama and "antics" against Andy. But he won't be fooled. Can't express how much I want Andy to beat him......but am sure you are all of the same mind.
Damn...missed his antics as I was fast asleep. Woke up for third set. I am definitely sleep-deprived today. Agree with pabbers that perhaps some people have forgotten his antics. But be aware that if he is in the slightest danger of being broken or if he is behind or loses a set we will see histrionics, drama and "antics" against Andy. But he won't be fooled. Can't express how much I want Andy to beat him......but am sure you are all of the same mind.
Absolutely - we may even get the trainer called. Anyway I so want Andy to beat him but if he comes out and plays like this morning, he's toast! Let's hope he got the poor match out of his system against Kei.
supergran
25-01-2012, 12:33
Absolutely - we may even get the trainer called. Anyway I so want Andy to beat him but if he comes out and plays like this morning, he's toast! Let's hope he got the poor match out of his system against Kei. My mantra during match was "You won't win a GS playing like that". I'm hopeful that that was his bad match. Hopefully he'll come out on fire. But then I'm always optimistic.
He certainly was hurting at one point, though suppose couldn't have been too serious.
Nole has always been good at hamming it, he just hasn't needed to of late so we've forgotten.
He did the same thing against Hewitt - seemed to tweak his ankle or leg then went walkabout and let Hewitt get ahead in the set but never called the trainer.
So either he's come in with an injury he knows the trainer can't help with, or its a bit of the psychosomatics coming back again.
Still think it's going to be a tough match for Andy - hate to say it but we could be looking at a repeat of the US Open where Andy plays a massive match in the semi's to come through against Fed in the final who's going to be a day fresher.
Rafa isn't looking anywhere near 100%, I just hope he's got enough to take Fed to a long match and then set up my dream scenario where Andy beats Fed in his first slam final, fair and square after taking out the world no1 on the way, and shut him up for good.
He did the same thing against Hewitt - seemed to tweak his ankle or leg then went walkabout and let Hewitt get ahead in the set but never called the trainer.
So either he's come in with an injury he knows the trainer can't help with, or its a bit of the psychosomatics coming back again.
Still think it's going to be a tough match for Andy - hate to say it but we could be looking at a repeat of the US Open where Andy plays a massive match in the semi's to come through against Fed in the final who's going to be a day fresher.
Rafa isn't looking anywhere near 100%, I just hope he's got enough to take Fed to a long match and then set up my dream scenario where Andy beats Fed in his first slam final, fair and square after taking out the world no1 on the way, and shut him up for good.
We can dream but even Lendl's not expecting Andy to go beyond the semis. Not sure if my nerves would be up to another final against Fed.....
We can dream but even Lendl's not expecting Andy to go beyond the semis. Not sure if my nerves would be up to another final against Fed.....
Oh, ye of little faith! That may be what Lendl is saying - what he thinks may well be quite a different thing - Lendl is famed for his subterfuge! As far as Novak's histrionics are concerned - the injury that so often appears when he is not totally in command is a safety net IMO - then if he loses he can say, 'Well, you could see that I was injured!' I wouldn't mind betting that if he had lost the second set the trainer would have been on PDQ!
Yep Lendl should be playing in the Superbowl with his blocking skills.
I think taking the attention away from Andy could be the single most important thing he's done for him so far
Didn't realise Rafa v Humble is tomorrow, thats such an absolute joke scheduling one Semi the day before the other, where is the fairness in that?
Its an absolute joke, C'MON RAFA.
RoastLamb
25-01-2012, 21:12
Yeah, they should have both semis on the same day. Not fair. I mean, they do that with the ladies. Fed always gets a break.
As much as I admire Ferru's tenacity I really find watching him play a tad boring. He lacks the creativity in Djoko's game so cannot quite compete at that level. But Andy has tons of creativity and so that should come in handy next match.
Didn't realise Rafa v Humble is tomorrow, thats such an absolute joke scheduling one Semi the day before the other, where is the fairness in that?
Its an absolute joke, C'MON RAFA.
Yeah, they should have both semis on the same day. Not fair. I mean, they do that with the ladies. Fed always gets a break.
But if both semis were tomorrow, Andy and Nole would have had to play QF and SF on successive days! Seems more sense to do it this way, with both finalists getting at least one day between every match - but the Wimbledon way is best, with both halves of the draw coming together on the 2nd Monday. (And anything's better than the US Open with the final the day after the [last] semi, especially when the semis end up on different days due to the weather).
No no, just play both semi's on the Friday, I don't see much of an advantage for one side of the draw to have 2 days rest between quarters and semi's rather than a 2 day rest between semi and final.
Make sense? :confused: haha
John Lloyd Quote: "I think it's going to be a Djokovic v Nadal final but I would love Roger Federer to get through. He's such a class act."
Basically sums up that generation of ex-british players, I hope Scotland leave britain just so that those 'pundits' officially don't have to pretend to support 'Murray the British number one'. Aargh.
True. Although one side of the Ladies draw do have to play their QF and SF on successive days, but then they only play 3 sets! ;)
and the players playing against each other get the same rest as thier opponent in the resoective semis , then everyone gets two days off before the final
RoastLamb
25-01-2012, 21:46
The men should all have to play on Friday. Period. But it could be worse: the USO makes the men play the semis on Saturday and the final on Sunday.
The men should all have to play on Friday. Period. But it could be worse: the USO makes the men play the semis on Saturday and the final on Sunday.not any more the final is on Mondays ;)
not any more the final is on Mondays ;)
...but with Andy always playing his semi the day before while Humble gets a day's rest!
...but with Andy always playing his semi the day before while Humble gets a day's rest!yes true
Speedy Hawk
25-01-2012, 22:12
I hoping Roger beat Rafa but I expect Rafa beat Roger as usual. I can only think Roger have chance is indoor hard court.
I just don't understand why they have one of the men's semis tomorrow - it doesn't make any sense to me. Is Wimbledon the only GS that can compile a schedule that is fair to all players? What happens at RG?
What happens at RG?They have a 2 hour lunch meeting, several bottles of wine, some strong coffee and cigarettes, and then decide they'll worry about the schedule tomorrow
I just don't understand why they have one of the men's semis tomorrow - it doesn't make any sense to me. Is Wimbledon the only GS that can compile a schedule that is fair to all players? What happens at RG?
Here is the RG schedule (http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/about/schedule.html).
Speedy Hawk
25-01-2012, 22:35
Both men semis on same day at RG. Just looking at last year OOP RG, it got 2 quarters one day and next 2 quarters next day, then 1st quarters day get 2 day off before semis and 2nd day quarters get 1 day off before semis.
Here is the RG schedule (http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/about/schedule.html).1st round over 3 dys is a joke
supergran
25-01-2012, 22:51
No no, just play both semi's on the Friday, I don't see much of an advantage for one side of the draw to have 2 days rest between quarters and semi's rather than a 2 day rest between semi and final.
Make sense? :confused: haha
John Lloyd Quote: "I think it's going to be a Djokovic v Nadal final but I would love Roger Federer to get through. He's such a class act."
Basically sums up that generation of ex-british players, I hope Scotland leave britain just so that those 'pundits' officially don't have to pretend to support 'Murray the British number one'. Aargh.That is absolutely disgusting from John Lloyd. Where did you read it?
PseudoFed on Twitter
Was interviewed by Mats Wilander earlier. Afterwards he proposed to me. I told him I was married to Murky. #awkward
PseudoFed on Twitter
LOL! Legend!!!!!
david1610
26-01-2012, 00:43
http://www.lshunter.tv/index.php?option=com_lsh&view=lsh&event_id=79238&tv_id=513&tid=27093&channel=0&tmpl=component&layout=popup&Itemid=327
Junior match with the Brit Edmund playing the no. 1 seed Saville.
Edmund just broke back! 3-4
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 02:57
Stayed up to watch Clijsters v Azarenka. Hoping Kim can win, cos I really don't want the demented pigeon to get through!
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 03:09
Oh the irony! Today is Australia day, and there seems to be an Aussie version of the Red Arrows whizzing back-and-forth over the stadium - Azarenka has just complained to the umpire - apparently the noise is putting her off!?!
RoastLamb
26-01-2012, 03:38
Az takes first set 6-4. DARN!!!
Kim is playing much better now , and shrieky has dropped
Kim is up 2-0 second set :cheer:
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 03:42
But Kim is a break up in the 2nd, so it's not over yet...!
RoastLamb
26-01-2012, 03:46
The crowd are 99% on Kim's side!
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 03:47
Great hold for Kim - this is a real battle here - love it!
RoastLamb
26-01-2012, 03:48
I want Kim to shut her up so badly.
The crowd are 99% on Kim's side!
who would blame them . Azi is easy to dislike imo
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 03:49
I like the way she plays, but I can't bear the noise!
And Kim is just lovely :)
RoastLamb
26-01-2012, 03:50
Kim Clijsters = pure class.
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 03:51
Deuce - a double break would be great here...!
oh I like her game , her personality and the shrieking , not so much
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 03:55
I heard her live once, at Wimbledon a couple of years ago - the noise is bad on TV but on Centre Court with the roof closed, it was unbelievable!
ruins the game for me actually , only watching this cause I like Kim
RoastLamb
26-01-2012, 04:09
6-1 Kim in the second. :yahoo: Fingers crossed!
Meanwhile, after winning the first set easily 6-2 Danny and Max are a break down in the third. Not looking good. :sad:
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 04:18
C'mon Kim - don't let her take this away from you!
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 04:32
Oh, dear. Azarenka is back on top, I think, and Kim has started making way too many errors :crying:
RoastLamb
26-01-2012, 04:32
4-1 Az. :sad:
Danny and Max lost 4-6 in the third. :crying:
Doesn't bode well for Rafa.
Oh wait! We're back on serve. PLEASE HOLD, KIMMIE!!!
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 04:47
Kim breaks back in the 3rd - it's not over yet!!
KnightOwl
26-01-2012, 04:57
It is now. Azarenka goes through 6-4 1-6 6-3.
Goodbye Aussie-Kim :sad:
RoastLamb
26-01-2012, 04:59
Poo! Boo! :crying:
Now all we need is Shrieky beating Petra. :grrr:
An amazing achievement for Vika but sad for Clijsters. I loved her on court interview.
I just need Kvitty to wake up now ... Please ... And no more air-overheads!
Aussie Andy
26-01-2012, 06:04
RATS! Shriekapova has taken the first set, 6-2. I utterly refuse to watch the women's final if she gets through!
Sigh - have to leave for work in 10 mins - hang in there Kvitty!!
RoastLamb
26-01-2012, 07:28
RATS! Shriekapova has taken the first set, 6-2. I utterly refuse to watch the women's final if she gets through!
She's through. :sad:
I'm really pleased for Vika - she's been playing so well recently and deserves to be in the final.
Sigh - oh well - will root for Vika to win her maiden slam on Saturday - although will have to "watch" livescore as I will be in journo-school all day.
That is absolutely disgusting from John Lloyd. Where did you read it?
It was a quote in an article on the BBC Sport site, can't remember where.
cant you persuade them watching the final would be a nice journalistic exercise
cant you persuade them watching the final would be a nice journalistic exercise
There are actually 3 of us confirmed tennis fans - but alas I suspect they are going to launch us full tilt into prep for our next exam in March (media law/court reporting) and step up the squiggle (shorthand) intensity. Sigh. I think I might just have to wander into Watford town centre for a Maccy D now. #justified
What is Virginia Wade talking about, saying the woman all have to play in the heat and the men always play at night?
VAMOS RAFA :)
And now we have a couple of hours or so of Mat's non-stop drooling over Fed :rolleyes: I'll never complain about the BBC commentators again.
Get to see about half an hour of this
greg reckons rafa is the favorite ?
not so sure
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