ROLAND GARROS 2012, 27/5 - 10/6: Main Discussion thread (open)

[KnightOwl]

Can anyone remember or know for deffo if the Slams have put a cap on the number of games that can now be played in the 5th and Final set? I had a vague memory that after Isner/Mahut they reviewed the rules and after a certain point they had a 'shoot-out'.

Isner serving to stay in the match.

I remember they said it would be discussed, I don't recall ever hearing a decision....

[cazza99]

Maybe someone needs to tweet Steven - he would know.

[Sallydaisy]

I've tweeted the question to Petchey, Steven, Harman and Stu Fraser!
:pierre:

[Linda]

Oh well, I've only popped in for a few minutes - got to go out again - will find out when I get back.

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

We have about 90 mins of light left tonight thats enough for 20 games

[Sallydaisy]

Mathieu holds for 10-9, Isner has to hold again or go out to the Frenchman.

90mins of light left? Hmmm ...........

[cazza99]

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

How many more games do Isner and Mathieu have to play for the FFT to give them a set of commemorative wine glasses?

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

New @rolandgarros drinking game: take a shot every time someone says "Mahut" during Isner/Mathieu #RG12

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

I am amazed how well Matheiu is playing after missing so much time with a knee injury full credit to his fitness too

[KnightOwl]

Heather holds to love, but she's still 5-3 down...

[Sallydaisy]

Petchey replies that there is no cap on games in the 5th set at Roland Garros ..........

[Sallydaisy]

Mathieu 11-10 ...

[cazza99]

Piers Newbery ‏@piersnewbery

Lordy, already watching Watson-Goerges & Isner-Mathieu, now the Diamond League starts - http://bbc.in/L630Fy Bad news for the One Show.

[Sallydaisy]

PHM has 3 match points ............

[KnightOwl]

All three saved - three bombs from Isner - c'mon Paulo!!

[ljs]

Do you think the day will ever come , when we hear the crowds at Wimbledon cheering Andy on like this French crowd is cheering on PHM ?

[Sallydaisy]

Well played John Isner - saved 3 match points.
11-11

Neither of them running quite as much to chase down balls.

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Goerges proving a mite too strong for Heather Watson. She strikes such a clean ball. 2-0 in the 2nd

[Sallydaisy]

12-11.
:pierre:

[cazza99]

Beyond The Baseline ‏@SI_BTBaseline

You know, if you rearrange the letters in Mathieu, you get.... "Ei Mahut". #RG12

[Sallydaisy]

Isner serving
*15-0
*15-15 rubbish drop shot from Isner
*15-30 and even worse shot selection from John
Controversy - PHM wrong call so Ji gets 2 serves and sends an Ace.
*30-30
*40-30
Game Isner and mostly because of 3 strong forehand winners.

[KnightOwl]

Beyond The Baseline ‏@SI_BTBaseline

Way ahead of them - but I chose "ie Mahut" :big grin:

[Sallydaisy]

Beyond The Baseline ‏@SI_BTBaseline
they've been reading our forum and saw KO's post!!!!!
:pierre:

[traveller7]

Have retreated to my bedroom to watch the isner match as parents are watching 'normal' tv!
what a slog!
Poor heather is being played off the court sadly :(

[Sallydaisy]

Courier reckons Isners legs have gone; he's not running for anything.
BUT he's just held his serve to 30.

[KnightOwl]

Courier reckons Isners legs have gone; he's not running for anything.
BUT he's just held his serve to 30.

Exactly. Much as I'm impressed with Courier's commentary, he just said this was looking good for Mathieu when Isner was 40-0 :big grin:

[Sallydaisy]

We are getting some quality tennis considering they've been out there over 5hrs.

[Sallydaisy]

14-13 to Mathieu. Isner has to hold again.

[traveller7]

back on serve in 2nd set for watson, 2-2

[KnightOwl]

We are getting some quality tennis considering they've been out there over 5hrs.

Absolutely. And considering what Mathieu has been through over the last 18 months, it's incredible that it seems to be Isner who's beginning to run out of steam.

[Sallydaisy]

14 all.

Shot from Isner, great FHDTL.
Mathieu serving btw.

*0-15
*15-15
*15-30
*15-40
Game Mathieu.

[Sallydaisy]

90mins so far this set. Isner has to hold again at *14-15.

The longest 5th set in Roland Garros was played over 2 days by Santoro v Clement and it was 16-14.

Isner serving. *15-15, *15-30 (complete mis-hit from Isner)

[KnightOwl]

Two more match points for Paulo...!

Edit: Ace for the first one, but ooooh should have got the second - chance missed....

[Sallydaisy]

Isner saves a matchpoint, and another as PHM hits a sitter into the net.

Deuce.
Massive forehand from Isner sets up Ad.
And he holds after a successful drop shots.

[RoastLamb]

What a match! Well into their seventh set, so to speak.

[KnightOwl]

What a match! Well into their seventh set, so to speak.

Nice :)

[Sallydaisy]

Hold for PHM; 16-15 and this is now a record number of games for a Final in RG.

[Sallydaisy]

Isner *30-0, 40-0, 40-15 and Isner holds for 16all.

On we go.

[RoastLamb]

2 mps!!!!

[KnightOwl]

And again two match points for Paulo....!

[Sallydaisy]

Oooooooooo, 2 match points again for PHM

*30-40

[Sallydaisy]

Pollo wins!!!!!
:dance:

[KnightOwl]

Fantastic!! Looks like French underdogs do well against Americans on this court :clap:

[RoastLamb]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

ItV4 are now going to show 'chunks' of Hev's match.

[RoastLamb]

So not many Americans left in the draw now. No men and I'm not sure about the women but I think it's only one: McHale?

[traveller7]

Are these the same two that did the marathin match at wimbledon?!

[Sallydaisy]

Are these the same two that did the marathin match at wimbledon?!

Nope. That was John Isner v Nicolas Mahut with the American winning 70-68.
Today was John Isner v Paul-Henri Mathieu.
A few people have been confused it seems - including Boris Becker who should know better!!!

[Sallydaisy]

What's with the guys and bright colours at this tournament?

Stakhovsky is wearing fluorescent pink.
:pierre:

[traveller7]

Nope. That was John Isner v Nicolas Mahut with the American winning 70-68.
Today was John Isner v Paul-Henri Mathieu.
A few people have been confused it seems - including Boris Becker who should know better!!!

Ah I knew it was Isner but wasnt sure of the other thanks!

[RoastLamb]

What's with the guys and bright colours at this tournament?

Stakhovsky is wearing fluorescent pink.
:pierre:

A lot of the men in the crowd were wearing pink too. I don't think pink and RG should be in the same sentence. It's like Rafa wearing pink - BAD OMEN!

[Sallydaisy]

A lot of the men in the crowd were wearing pink too. I don't think pink and RG should be in the same sentence. It's like Rafa wearing pink - BAD OMEN!
Well that's what he was in today as well.
Admittedly it wasn't quite as lurid as the other year when it was teamed with orange or turquoise.

[cazza99]

Haas has just got into round 3 :shocked:

10 minutes before Bolt vs Powell at the Diamond League

[JAMES4578]

Another incredible match, it's all been happening and more drama for the crowd. Glad Mathieu found a way to win , partuculary after his recent troubles. Razzano went down in straights today though. Great that Tommy has posted a few wins!

[RoastLamb]

Too bad for Razzano. Was hoping she'd progress further. Still, she has something cool to tell her grandkids. :lol:

[Sallydaisy]

Haas has just got into round 3 :shocked:

10 minutes before Bolt vs Powell at the Diamond League

Really pleased to see Tommy beat up fluorescent man.
:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Too bad for Razzano. Was hoping she'd progress further. Still, she has something cool to tell her grandkids. :lol:

yes think she was probably a bit tired (also played doubles yesterday) though she let a 5-3 lead in the 2nd slip.

[cazza99]

oop is up for Friday. http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/scores/schedule/schedule11.html

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

Tennis, Je t'aime #RG12 #Mathisner http://pic.twitter.com/QuVYXQ6W

https://p.twimg.com/AuP2f8PCAAA0izH.jpg
picture from twitter

[RoastLamb]

I expect Isner must really get fed up now when he sees a Frenchman opposite him in the draw.

[Sallydaisy]

The only Brit in action is Dominic Inglot who is partnering Treat Conrad Huey.
They're first up on Court 8 at 12.30 (11.30 UK)against 5th seeds Lindstedt/Tecau.

[traveller7]

Fantastic day of tennis today

[Linda]

I should think Isner will in future refuse to play against any Frenchman whose name begins with 'M'.

[cazza99]

Beyond The Baseline ‏@SI_BTBaseline

The Cake Slam? #thedistance MT @r_ubha: Career Grand Slam of sorts for Isner. Gone past 6-6 in the 5th at all 4 majors. Record slips to 3-2.

[Sallydaisy]

A few scores on the doors already in Roland Garros.

Ivanovic is out - beaten by Errani 1'6, 7'5, 6-3.
Sloane Stephens defeated Mathilde Johansson(FRA) 6-3, 6-2 and could move to USA #4 after RG.
Kuznetsova through after she crushes Agnieza Radwanska[3] 6-1 6-2

Granollers defeats Jaziri (TUN) 7'5 in the 5th set carried over from last night.
He'll meet "le Braveheart Francais" Paul-Henri Mathieu tomorrow in the 3rd Round.

Kevin Anderson leads 2 sets to 1 [4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-4)] over Tomas Berdych.
:shocked:

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a few surprises and now Radwanska has been humbled going down 6-2, 6-1 to Kuznetsova! Wonder if Anderson can keep it going!

[DaveArneRiise]

Berdych serving to take us into a deciding 5th set. Anderson is a dangerous opponent, showed that again today. Could yet win this still.

[Sallydaisy]

Berdych serving to take us into a deciding 5th set. Anderson is a dangerous opponent, showed that again today. Could yet win this still.
I reckon Kevin has probably missed his chance of winning this - probably get stomped on by Berdy in the 5th.

[DaveArneRiise]

I reckon Kevin has probably missed his chance of winning this - probably get stomped on by Berdy in the 5th.

Perhaps, he's got a powerful serve though so he is still dangerous. Fancy Berdych to come through though ;)

[Sallydaisy]

Berdych duly wins the 4th set on his serve.

Anderson to kick off in the 5th at 2 sets all; 4'6, 6'3, 7'6(4), 4'6 v Berdych.

[traveller7]

sharapove just won her match 6-1 6-1 she is sailing through so far

[JAMES4578]

5th will be interesting, however I expect Berdy to go through now!

[DaveArneRiise]

I believe Anderson's previous 2 matches went the distance too? So he is bound to tire. Berdych pushing for the break here.

[Sallydaisy]

Berdych has a break but Anderson holds; the Czech though will serve for the match at *5-4 in the 5th.

Berdych wins ..... 4hrs and he's scrapped a way through.

Twittersnips:

Jonathan Overend ‏@5livetennis (https://twitter.com/#%21/5livetennis) 2-1 Anderson final set and both players have the trainer on at once. Both for upper left thigh issues. Anderson treatment takes longer.

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation (https://twitter.com/#%21/bgtennisnation)

As the Ausies would say rush of blood got the better of Anderson as doubles at 3-3 in 5th on Bp going for and ace on the 2nd serve

[traveller7]

Tsonga was serving for 1st set but its now all square at 5-5

[DaveArneRiise]

Tsonga triumphs 7-5 6-4 6-4! Into the 2nd week he goes. Allez :cheer:

[traveller7]

yay I love watching Tsonga he is so upbeat even when he is losing!

[DaveArneRiise]

Seppi up 2 sets to 1 over Verdasco. Del Potro up an early break against Cilic.

Simon and Wawrinka locked in a Marathon first few sets. That one could go on all night lol

[Nina]

Simon and Wawrinka locked in a Marathon first few sets. That one could go on all night lol

Looks like it
but very good match

[traveller7]

Yes Mahut has taken his 1st ever set off smugfed! Woop jim courier seems as pleased as anyone!
1 set all

[Jan]

nice to see Mahut making a match of it!

[Nina]

well Simon is going to lose 4th set.

[DaveArneRiise]

well Simon is going to lose 4th set.

Wawrinka to win 199-197 in the decider.

[Nina]

Wawrinka to win 199-197 in the decider.
No
Simon looks tired so
Wawa will win soon

[traveller7]

David Goffin the 'luckiest loser' has just won in 3 sets to play fed probably in the 4th round!

[Jan]

David Goffin the 'luckiest loser' has just won in 3 sets to play fed probably in the 4th round!

yes I just saw that - brilliant from him!

[pabbers]

*Sigh* - Courier has been drooling over Feddykins - he's no different to the rest after all.

[Alis]

I'm afraid I had to turn it off and watch the Goffin match on Sky - I just couldn't stand the Fedoration any longer! Well done to Goffin - great win for him. Didn't he play against us in the Davis Cup?

[Nina]

I feel sorry for Gillou and Mahut

[Linda]

Allez Mahut! :swingin:

[Sallydaisy]

Goodness me, just when Feddykins thought he was serving for a 5-3 lead in the 4th set ... good 'ol Nic Mahut came back to break him for 4-4. And has just held for 5-4 so Fed has to serve to stay IN the 4th set. Come on Nico - take it to the 5th!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Good for Goffin - he's really producing some fine tennis this week.

JMDP is thru' as is Wawa.

[traveller7]

Seems like andy is just as anxious to know when he is playing as us!

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Fed has broken again for 6-5, and indeed finishes it in 4! Great for Goffin, but can' t see him being much of a threat. A tussle with Stan going through, but personally disappointed Simon is out.

[Sallydaisy]

Murray is second on the Bullring court tomorrow.

[traveller7]

Ooh thats not too bad about middayish then?

[Sallydaisy]

Feddykins is through.

[Jan]

Murray is second on the Bullring court tomorrow.

what's the Bullring court???

[cazza99]

what's the Bullring court???

I was wondering that. We will have to wait and see when the oop comes out.

[jamie&andy's fan]

Well done Rogi :):)

[traveller7]

So smug is through and Nole is 3-0 up already
yawnnnn

Goffin and Murray final I want! LOL

[Jan]

I was wondering that. We will have to wait and see when the oop comes out.

oop now out. Andy's on ct 1

[JAMES4578]

what's the Bullring court???

Apparently it's Court 1.

[cazza99]

oop - http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/scores/schedule/schedule12.html

[traveller7]

So about 1pmish then I reckon depending on how long the womens match is. Not on a main court interesting....

[Jan]

don't forget they're an hour ahead of us - so play starts 10am UK time. If the women's match is over quickly they could be on by 11.30!

[traveller7]

Ah yes of course good times:)

[Linda]

My schedule for tomorrow (of course, some of these matches could overlap):

1. Ferrer v Youzhny
2. Giraldo v Murray
3. Granollers v Mathieu
4. Schwank v Nadal

What a nice way to spend my Saturday :) Though I do have to find time to plan my Sunday School lesson.

[Jan]

Though I do have to find time to plan my Sunday School lesson.

me too!!!

[rouges]

My schedule for tomorrow (of course, some of these matches could overlap):

1. Ferrer v Youzhny
2. Giraldo v Murray
3. Granollers v Mathieu
4. Schwank v Nadal

What a nice way to spend my Saturday :) Though I do have to find time to plan my Sunday School lesson.
Andy is 2nd on after Schiavone who just about always does it the hard way, usually 3 sets. Lepchenko has been playing well in the tournie.

GOOD LUCK ANDY. :wino: :wino: :wino:

[cazza99]

Tommorrow, Saturday, tennis is on ITV1 from 11.15-16.00 AND ITV4 from 9.30-20.00 :):)

Sunday tennis is on ITV1 from 9.30-18.00 AND ITV4 from 9.30-20.00 :):)

[ljs]

anyone watching Aza / Wozniak ?

Aza's screeches last up until my girl almost returns the ball :grrr: so annoying !!!!

[Madeline]

Aza doesn't so much screech as hoot like an owl. My own nickname for her is "Hootenanny".

[ljs]

true Madeline :rolling:

[RoastLamb]

I think Aleks isn't playing too badly!!! Even if she has lost!

Tomorrow I'm at a tennis tournament all day (breast cancer fundraiser) and so I can only watch what I can tape on tv unfortunately. Which means probably no Andy and no Milos. :sad:

[ljs]

no , shes played well RL .

[ljs]

not well enough .. too bad :(

[pabbers]

Have to go out to meet a friend at 11am tomorrow so hoping my recording works which it didn't yesterday or today :grrr:

[Linda]

Blimey. Ferru leads 5-0 already with 3 breaks of serve.

[Sallydaisy]

Blimey. Ferru leads 5-0 already with 3 breaks of serve.
And Youzhny has smashed a racquet already much to the delight of the French crowd!!!


Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/#!/stu_fraser) Mikhail Youzhny smashes his racket at 0-4 0-30 down - and the Roland Garros crowd applaud?! Is the world spinning in the opposite direction?



It's all happening on Court 1 too .......
;)


Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/#!/NeilHarmanTimes)
Eva Asderaki calls wrong score after two points of Schivaone/Lepchenko.
Could be one of those days
Now a linesman's chair has collapsed under him causing much mirth.
Interesting start to the day

[Sallydaisy]

First set 6-0 to Ferrer ........... he's been to the bakery this morning?

:bakery:

[Linda]

Youzhny finally gets on the board, 3 games into the 2nd set.

[Sallydaisy]

Youzhny finally gets on the board, 3 games into the 2nd set.

Oooh, breadstick time?

:baguette:

[DaveArneRiise]

Youzhny hasn't lost his sense of humour though ;)

[JAMES4578]

Not quite a breadstick but Ferrer takes the 2nd 6-2 and difficult to see Youzhny getting into this. David certainly playing well but Mikhail has made some wild errors!

[Linda]

To think I was concerned that this match might overlap with Andy's! This one will be long finished (hoping I haven't jinxed Ferru by saying that).

[DaveArneRiise]

Been a walk in the early sunshine thus far for Ferrer. Youzhny hasn't really turned up, but wouldn't bet against him making this 3rd set more competitive.

[DaveArneRiise]

I can't help but feel Youzhny is teetering on the edge of repeating this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi-CgSO9Evw)

[Linda]

No, he seems in a much better mood!

[DaveArneRiise]

No, he seems in a much better mood!

He won the next 7 points in a row and the match after that episode against Almagro. Who knows, might work again today ;)

[DaveArneRiise]

Comfortable win for Ferrer in the end. 6-0 6-2 6-2. Youzhny may not have been at his best, but impressive nonetheless.

[traveller7]

Wow Ferrer is certainly playing extremely well in this tournament

[DaveArneRiise]

Na Li has just lost the first set against the young American McHale 3-6!

[Linda]

There seem to be a lot of surprises on the women's side this year. At least, there are judging by the state of my BOTP!

[Linda]

Almagro is whizzing through his match today!

[traveller7]

Li Na got through in 3 eventually

[Sallydaisy]

Tipsy is through in 3 sets against Benneteau; 6'3, 7'5, 6'4

[Linda]

Haas has taken the first set off Gasquet! :shocked:

Also, vamos Pico!

[Linda]

Raonic takes the first set :sad:

[NorthernLights]

Pico won't give up. The match is far from over. Come on Juan!

[Linda]

Vamos Pico! :swingin:

[NorthernLights]

Btw, did anyone else think Andy made a Sign of the Cross at the start of his match? I've never noticed him do that before.

[Linda]

Didn't see it. A lot of players do that when they've won.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly could be interesting with Milos and Pics! Richie takes 2nd 6-3 and now 2-0 up in 3rd so seems in control! Haas has had a good week though!

[traveller7]

Sharapova just won in straight sets 6-2 6-1
has only lost 5 games in 3 matches startling

[Alis]

Btw, did anyone else think Andy made a Sign of the Cross at the start of his match? I've never noticed him do that before.

Certainly didn't see that - I would be very surprised if he did.

[Alis]

Certainly could be interesting with Milos and Pics! Richie takes 2nd 6-3 and now 2-0 up in 3rd so seems in control! Haas has had a good week though!

I'd like Tommy to win but I'd like it more if the match went to five sets!

[traveller7]

Yes a nice long 5 setter = john inverdale said preferably 18-16 in the fifth hehe

[NorthernLights]

Didn't see it. A lot of players do that when they've won.

It was at the beginning. It wasn't an obvious one like Djoko or Delpo, but he def did it.

Ps Kitkat to Pico!

[Linda]

Pico has a break! :cheer:

[traveller7]

Gasquet is 5-0 up in 3rd set

[traveller7]

And he has won that 3rd set 6-0 now 2sets to 1 lead over Haas

[Sallydaisy]

And he has won that 3rd set 6-0 now 2sets to 1 lead over Haas
Ritchie has been to the bakery ...........
:bakery:

[JAMES4578]

I'd like Tommy to win but I'd like it more if the match went to five sets!

Think it's unlikely now after that bagel set and Tommymay be tiring now, though with Gasquet you never know!

[traveller7]

So gasquet it is winning the 4th set 6-0

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Tommy ran out of gas, though Gasquet seemed to be playing well. Andy should provide stiffer opposition though and hopefully their last encounter won't be too significant.

[traveller7]

Here is hoping
Pant plucker is out and 2-0 up with a break yawnnn

[Linda]

Rafa takes the first set! :cheer: :cheer: Though I don't think he's playing as well today as he did on Thursday.

[Sallydaisy]

Meelosh Rownich. That's how Courier pronounced Milos Raonic. What should it be I wonder?
Perhaps ljs or RL know?

Sam Smith is the only comm who gets Julia Goerges correct (it's a hard 'g'). Youlia Gerrgas.

Bit random - watching Rafa v 'Schwonk' and I keep thinking Eduardo has a red wig on!!!

I think I need a bit of a lie down.
:getcoat:

[Linda]

It does look a bit like a red wig on the long distance shots :rolling:

I think that's the correct pronunciation of Raonic - that's how I've heard it pronounced before.

[Linda]

Rafa won :cheer: :cheer: He didn't play his best today, and Schwank gave him a tough match. I'm seriously annoyed with ITV who kept leaving the match and left it altogether in the last set, preferring to show a women's match. :grrr:

Pico is a break up in the 5th! Vamos! :swingin:

[Sallydaisy]

Good grief Granollers!!!
What a noise he makes every time he hits a shot; should be despatched the WTA tour immediatement.
:grrr::grrr::grrr:

[Linda]

Pico wins! Hooray! :cheer: :cheer: :yahoo:

Can't wait to see his match against Rafa :)

[Jan]

Good grief Granollers!!!
What a noise he makes every time he hits a shot; should be despatched the WTA tour immediatement.
:grrr::grrr::grrr:

yes - I think this must be the first time I've seen/heard him play - ridiculous noise

[Sallydaisy]

OMG. What a match between PHM and Granola.

Paulo has just hit some stunning shots to try and break back because the Spaniard is a break up in the 5th and serving at *3-1

[KnightOwl]

Darn. Missed all this as we had to pause the Sky+ box to do the interview transcript!

[Sallydaisy]

GranolaBar has a double break and is serving for the match.

Loving listening to Fabrice Santoro and Amelie Mauresmo commentating on this match.

[JAMES4578]

Pico can certainly test Rafa, could be interesting. Unfortunately whilst Paulo had a chance to get back couldn't take and Granollers took full advantage, breaking again for 5-1. A pity after the fightback!

[KnightOwl]

Kind of cool listening to two French people talking to each other in English :)

It's unusual just to have two "pundits" with no recognised commentator - kind of refreshing tbh - they actually chorused "ooooh!" on a point a few minutes ago - sweet!

[Sallydaisy]

Darn. Missed all this as we had to pause the Sky+ box to do the interview transcript!
Guess you could go for ITV4+1 maybe???

Amelie telling the french crowd not to boo GranolaBar as he finally knocks out PHM.

[Linda]

Well done Marcel! That's 4 Spaniards through to the second week!

[Sallydaisy]

Meanwhile Kanepi has just managed to throw away a ton of matchpoints.
Was serving for the match at 5'1 but got broken. Wozza has held for 5'3 and saved more match points.

The match has been very boring tbh; moonballing galore.

Kaia Kanepi now has 2 match points. Can she FINALLY close out this match.
Everyone wants to go home ........
:laugh:

AND FINALLY KANEPI PUTS WOZNIACKI OUT OF ROLAND GARROS.
6'1, 6'7, 6'3

[Jan]

every time John Inverdale goes through the results he says that Schiavone won :facepalm:

[Madeline]

every time John Inverdale goes through the results he says that Schiavone won :facepalm:

Even when the actual result is on the screen!

[JAMES4578]

Glad that Kanepi finally won but it did became a nervy affair,she really did tighten up on various ocassions.

[ljs]

just got home and Hub told me Milos lost

He was up 2 sets to 1 when I left :crying:

[Hawkeye]

Inverdale is the only fault with the ITV coverage as far as I'm concerned.

[Linda]

Have you noticed that he has no neck? His head is attached directly to his body with no neck in between.

Until today I thought that the ITV coverage was great, but they kept cutting away from Rafa's match and left it completely in the last set for a women's match! I have complained. I did tell them, though, that until then it was very good and that their commentators are much better than the ones on BBC or Eurosport.

[davech]

Inverdale is the only fault with the ITV coverage as far as I'm concerned.

Interesting. I'd say he's one of the best things about ITV coverage.

[cazza99]

I've been enjoying Inverdale's chat too.

[Sallydaisy]

I remember when John Inverdale first worked for the BBC doing the evening Wimbledon round-up. I thought he gave a saner perspective than the dayshift commentators. He does waffle on a little bit sometimes but he tends to steer away from player character assassinations and I think he's managing the 'team' on ITV4 really well.

I wonder how things will work over Wimbledon coverage with the rumours that Sue Barker is all but done.
I can imagine Inverdale being well hacked off if he doesn't get a bigger slice of the pie and that might explain his 'move' to ITV for Roland Garros. I sincerely hope Bouncy Castle isn't given a bigger role ...
:hide:

There is one thing that I really really miss. They always did a Wimbledon 'round-up' late at night, 10.30/11.30pm for an hour. Over the last couple of years they've moved that slot to 9pm which is daft because quite often there are matches still in progress at Wimbers and the 'round-up' is not so relevant.
Rant over.
:p

[WimbledonAce]

I have only seen coverage today but enjoyed it. Liked sam smith,jim courier and john inverdale. And petch of course! Better than that drone wade and goes without saying bouncy and lloyd.

[cazza99]

What is the rumour of Sue Barker?

[Jan]

There is one thing that I really really miss. They always did a Wimbledon 'round-up' late at night, 10.30/11.30pm for an hour. Over the last couple of years they've moved that slot to 9pm which is daft because quite often there are matches still in progress at Wimbers and the 'round-up' is not so relevant.
Rant over.
yes I agree it's really daft to start the "round-up" when there's still play going on.

[RoastLamb]

So I was at a tennis tournament today which had a lot of rain delays (now I know JUST how Rafa felt during Wimbly final 2008 :lol:). Anyway I got to see a lot of Milos' match which was bravely fought but ultimately lost in the 5th. Too bad, but 3rd round is a really good result for him.

Sadly, I didn't get to see ANY of Rafa's match so very disappointed. :crying: But I did see the first two sets of Andy's and I'm so happy he won in straights. :yahoo:

[Alis]

Inverdale is the only fault with the ITV coverage as far as I'm concerned.

Pity he spoilt it by saying that Andy always like to be the centre of attention! Nothing could be further from the truth.

[RoastLamb]

Johnny Mac was very nice towards Andy when he was told on air about Virginia's comments. He said he knows just how Andy feels with his back problem, so there Ginny!!!

[Sallydaisy]

What is the rumour of Sue Barker?
Here (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/8595581/Wimbledon-2011-diary-BBC-faces-a-question-of-replacing-Sue-Barker-as-Wimbledon-anchor.html#)is one report; apparently she wants to scale down her work load after this coming Wimbledon and London 2012.
Probably doesn't help that the BBC paid Henners £14,000 per day (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=sue%20barker%20leaving%20wimbledon&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CFsQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farti cle-1387215%2FBBC-gives-wooden-Tim-Henman-200k-2-weeks-Wimbledon-commentator.html&ei=coXKT-3oGoKZ0QW74Ky8AQ&usg=AFQjCNEuZlirZYMasbkOQWge5kSYaLNlvw&cad=rja)last Wimbledon for some less than stellar comms.

[Linda]

I had to switch to a stream of the ghastly Eurosport coverage today, because ITV thought for some unknown reason that people would prefer to watch a women's match rather than Rafa (they are going to get a lot of complaints). Aaarggh Frew is so horrible. He kept trying to read Rafa's mind and saying that Rafa was complaining about the court. Rafa hadn't said anything. :grrr:

[Linda]

:confused:

[Sallydaisy]

:confused:
I went to edit the post and ended up duplicating it with loads of the codes in.
Weird. Have deleted all it now 'cos it's worked fine the first time.

[DaveArneRiise]

Btw, did anyone else think Andy made a Sign of the Cross at the start of his match? I've never noticed him do that before.

Yes I saw that, how dare he bless himself the drama queen. He should taken out and whipped for that... grrr lets all get angry and call him names :mad: :mad:

NB being sarcastic but wouldn't surprise me if he gets slated in the press for that one :rolleyes:

[traveller7]

He must have felt he needed the extra help yesterday!

why they not showing Nole match on iTV4?

[KnightOwl]

yes I agree it's really daft to start the "round-up" when there's still play going on.

At least they do one - there doesn't seem to be a highlights program on ITV at all. Well, there is one usually at 1 or 2 in the morning, which is no better for people who've missed the tennis through being at work! The one time I recorded it for Dave to watch the next day, they didn't even show Andy's match - ok it was the first round, and he pretty much walked it, but even so!

I assume the footage for it is supplied by French TV, so ITV can put some English commentary on it, but not control what is shown, but it's a bit irritating.

[traveller7]

yes I definitely like the look of going to Paris next year to see the tennis after watching a short film on ITV4
forum trip?!

[JAMES4578]

He must have felt he needed the extra help yesterday!

why they not showing Nole match on iTV4?

Nole's match is on ITV1

[traveller7]

Nole's match is on ITV1

Thanks just found it :doh:

[Linda]

Good to see that Seppi is challenging Nole.

. . . and Seppi takes the first set!!!!

Really enjoying this match, both playing great.

[JAMES4578]

Yes glad to see Seppi taking it to Nole, bit of a surprise having been 3-0 down. Azarenka has lost the 1st 6-2 to Cibulkova , but up a break in 2nd.

[Linda]

And Seppi goes a break up in the second! :shocked: He's playing really well.

[traveller7]

Well well well interesting Nole losing....

[DaveArneRiise]

Djokovic being a bit of a drama queen on court. Making these weird distracting noises here in the latter part of this 2nd set. Definitely bit of gamesmanship going on here. If those whose Andy the pitchforks would be out :rolleyes:

[davech]

Djokovic is definitely back in this match. He's broken back in the second set and has a chance to win the set on Seppi's serve. Shame - I'd like to see if he could come back from 2 sets down.

[cazza99]

Nick Bollettieri ‏@NickBollettieri

The many errors by djokovic is mainly due to slow pace of damp weather and heavy balls

[DaveArneRiise]

Nick Bollettieri ‏@NickBollettieri

That and also the fact that Seppi is playing phenomenally well here.

Meanwhile Cibulkova has just pulled off a monstrous win on the other court stunning Azarenka in straight sets!

[cazza99]

Nole 2 sets to 0 down :shocked:

[DaveArneRiise]

Yeees stunning stuff from the Italian he's just gone and taken the tie break in orgasmic fashion. 2 sets up now, would you Adam and Eve it?

[davech]

Second set to Seppi! He's 6-4 7-6 up.

[Linda]

Seppi takes the second set!!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

[DaveArneRiise]

Nothing more than the Italian deserved, some of Nole's on court antics in the latter part of that set were petty to say the least too. Virginia Wade just did an Arsene Wenger and said "she didn't see it." :rolleyes:

[JAMES4578]

Nole struggling and Seppi inspired, just broken to start the 3rd though and a great comeback not out of the question! Vika not been hitting top form, but still a big surprise Domi beat in straights when she fought back in the 2nd.

[KnightOwl]

Djokovic is definitely back in this match. He's broken back in the second set and has a chance to win the set on Seppi's serve. Shame - I'd like to see if he could come back from 2 sets down.

You get your wish...!


Nothing more than the Italian deserved, some of Nole's on court antics in the latter part of that set were petty to say the least too. Virginia Wade just did an Arsene Wenger and said "she didn't see it." :rolleyes:

What antics? We've been popping in and out watching this match, doing other things as well, so I must have missed what's been going on...?

[DaveArneRiise]

Seppi immediately breaks back at the start of the 3rd. Back on serve.

[DaveArneRiise]

You get your wish...!



What antics? We've been popping in and out watching this match, doing other things as well, so I must have missed what's been going on...?

Sharapova esque sound effects during points when Seppi was on brink on going two sets. Threw him off naturally.

Anyways Seppi holds 2-1 in the 3rd.

[davech]

Fed v Goffin is about to start - I'm struggling to work out which one I want to watch. We've got both matches on at the moment using picture-in-picture on our telly, but it's rather disconcerting.

[cazza99]

Fed v Goffin is about to start - I'm struggling to work out which one I want to watch. We've got both matches on at the moment using picture-in-picture on our telly, but it's rather disconcerting.

When I have a choice of matches I want to watch I often tend to watch matches during the latter half, or I keep switching and try and watch the last half of sets.

[-J-]

feds match will be a stroll
hoping nole comes back dont want it to easy for the goat come the semi

[cazza99]

I'm really glad Andy did not play today as the slower conditions would have lessened his chances. I just hope it gets warmer tomorrow.

[Sallydaisy]

Nole held for 2-2; then he broke Seppi to serve at *3-2 with the break.
Seppi broke back!!!
:shock:

The Italian is now serving at 3-3.

[JAMES4578]

They exchange breaks again, Nole really needs to get going! Good to see a contest, but am hoping Djokovic through. Sticking with this as can't see there being much drama in Roger's match! A defeat would likely mean Fed would be in the final and does Rafa really need any help. Nole gets another break now!

[Sallydaisy]

And another break of serve!!! Nole seeming a bit more purposeful now and only needing 2 games to win a set.
But when all's said and done Seppi is only 3 games away from the upset in R4 at Roland Garros.

Nole to serve after the change of ends at *4-3.

[davech]

feds match will be a stroll

Or will it? Goffin just had a break point to go 4-2 up...

[Linda]

What a point from Seppi!

[Sallydaisy]

Great shot making from Seppi - he's really playing very well but he needs to hold to stay in this 3rd set.

Seppi now *30-40 and Nole has a set point.

[JAMES4578]

Match on as Nole now 3-0 up in 4th, looks like the natural order being restored.

[davech]

Fed serving to stay in the first set. Goffin looking pretty good at the moment.

If he can beat our Josh in the Davis Cup, he can beat anyone... ;)

[cazza99]

Goffin 2 set points :shocked:

[-J-]

seppi breaks back 3-2

[KnightOwl]

Fantastic! Goffin takes the first set 7-5 with a stunning down-the-line :clap:

[cazza99]

And Goffin takes the first set against Fed :shocked: :shocked: :clap:

What drama for a rainy Sunday afternoon.

[-J-]

Or will it? Goffin just had a break point to go 4-2 up...Kudos
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/image.php?u=60&dateline=1330728610&type=thumb

[Linda]

What an afternoon! Vamos Goffin! Vamos Seppi!

But what rain? It's bright sunshine here.

[dewster99]

love that avatar J

[-J-]

And Goffin takes the first set against Fed :shocked: :shocked: :clap:

What drama for a rainy Sunday afternoon.wish it was raining here, mrs insisting we head to the beach for a BBQ

[cazza99]

What an afternoon! Vamos Goffin! Vamos Seppi!

But what rain? It's bright sunshine here.

Its rainy and less than 10C up here.

[-J-]

love that avatar jone day it will come to pass

[-J-]

love that avatar jbtw howdy stranger

[JAMES4578]

It's all happening today, amazing play to seal the first for Goffin! Spoke too soon with Nole, though he's had bps in this game but fails to convert and 3 all.

[traveller7]

Go Goffin and Seppi woop!

[-J-]

Gotta go here are a couple scenarios
plan a)they both lose
plan b)fed loses nole wins
plan c) both win
what i would hate to see on my return is nole oot and sir smugness still in

[traveller7]

plan a would be good and nadal to go too then andy can win it all mwah hahahaha

[-J-]

plan a would be good and nadal to go too then andy can win it all mwah hahahahathats plan AAAA

[cazza99]

Enjoy your BBQ J. Don't worry we'll be cheering on Seppi and Goffin.

[KnightOwl]

Gotta love how Goffin is making Fed look decidedly average out there - he's playing with confidence and flair and just got the better of Fed in a 27 shot rally ending with a stunning DTL. Wonderful to watch!

[traveller7]

Seppi is doing similar making the down the line shots look so easy against Nole! Blinding!

[-J-]

Enjoy your BBQ J. Don't worry we'll be cheering on Seppi and Goffin.Think we are going for the week the amount she is packing

[KnightOwl]

Think we are going for the week the amount she is packing

:lol:

[davech]

Some of the tennis in the Goffin v Fed match is stunning. Well worth a watch.

[traveller7]

Ive just switched to fed match wow this guy is great! Or should I say boy he looks about 12!

[davech]

Ive just switched to fed match wow this guy is great! Or should I say boy he looks about 12!

Yeah. He's 21, but he doesn't look it.

[cazza99]

Jon Wertheim ‏@jon_wertheim

Potentially, azarenka is half an hour away from being a footnote...

[JAMES4578]

oh well Nole takes the 4th 7-5 and can't see him losing from here, found form just in time! Goffin broken at 5 all in 2nd,Fed may also be on his way back too.