The Tennis thread

[Carver]

I do feel for him, its a bit reminiscent of Tiger Tim hitting the ballgirl at Wimbledon as it was clearly not meant; however it was exceedingly dangerous, and we'll take it!

The umpire could of been blinded so I don't feel for him at all, so he should be banned from professional tennis for ever.

 

[SALTIRE]

The umpire could of been blinded so I don't feel for him at all, so he should be banned from professional tennis for ever.

No.

 

[Carver]

No.

Yes.

 

[SALTIRE]

Yes.

It was a mistake, he shouldn't be crucified for it.

 

[Carver]

It was a mistake, he shouldn't be crucified for it.

Ok.

 

[Super_horns]

Long match for Murray...but he came through which is all he will care about.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39145681

Be nice to get a title under his belt before the Masters series starts.

 

[Carver]

Long match for Murray...but he came through which is all he will care about.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39145681

Be nice to get a title under his belt before the Masters series starts.

Meh I only care about Wimbledon and I don't know any other tennis players other than the big four and Tim Henman and if Murray doesn't win it then he's a failure and Scottish instead of British and if he wins it then I don't like him anyway because he laughed at the England football team 10 years ago and that was very disgraceful of him to joke about the England football team.

The England football team are true sportsman and role models, not like that arrogant Murray fella!

 

[SALTIRE]

Seriously though, 20-18 in that second set tie break; never does things easy does he!?!

 

[SALTIRE]

Into the final then to face his old nemesis Verdasco.

 

[SALTIRE]

Pretty comfortable win in the end in 3 and 2; and a first title of the year for Andy.

 

[SALTIRE]

Jamie Murray also claims his first doubles title of the year.

 

[Super_horns]

Indian Wells seems to be a bit of a write off for Murray..

 

[SALTIRE]

Indian Wells seems to be a bit of a write off for Murray..

He used to be good there, but the last few years he just hasn't got going in it.

 

[Super_horns]

Another title for Federer at 35..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39322718

Whilst all the young ones keep getting injured it seems! Djokovic and Murray both out of the next tournament!)

 

[Super_horns]

Great win for Johanna Konta.

Could she win a Grand Slam?

 

[Super_horns]

Oh dear - another bad defeat for Murray on the cards albeit against a decent clay court player...

Nadal must be red hot favourite for the French?

No Federer either..

 

[Pagnell]

Fantastic to hear that the Russian screecher has been denied a wild card entry for the French. Pat Cash on the radio earlier completely agreeing with the decision, saying that drug cheats shouldn't get special treatment just because they're a crowd puller. Let's hope the LTA come to the same decision about Wimbledon and she has to qualify like anyone else of her low rank.

 

[Super_horns]

Looks like the LTA will be supporting her?

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39967123

 

[Pagnell]

LTA chasing the money rather than doing the right thing. I'm shocked.

 

[Leewilson]

http://www.tffdreamteam.com/frenchopen/

1FF
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Super_horns
This Charming Mike
SALTIRE
TomPNE94

Deadline is Sunday 10am so got to get in quick.

 

[TomPNE94]

Just seen this ffs

 

[Super_horns]

Sorry guys am away so only on mobile.

Ladies is wide open for anyone!

Nadal to win the Men's again!

 

[Leewilson]

So the mens semis are the exact same as 12 months ago, except with Rafa instead of Djokovic.

Murray has done excellent to make the semis really. He's the underdog, which is an odd position for him in recent times, but who knows. I think a Rafa vs Wawrinka final is in the works though and I think Rafa wins number 10. Thiem will win the title one year though.

The womens event is hard to call. Halep looks a big favourite but there's something about Baczinsky. I don't really fancy Pliskova or Ostapenko to do it.

 

[SALTIRE]

The screaming in the women's game is unbearable, I have to watch it on mute most of the time. Sometimes you think they were getting murdered, the screams are so loud.

Watched the Murray match and Wawrinka today. Agree with Lee and think it'll be a Wawrinka v Nadal final, though I'm hoping Stan can cause an upset. Murray has had a good tournament though and his form is coming back; hopefully this is a good stepping stone for the grass season upcoming.

 

[Ciderhead]

Was bizarre how Djokovic basically gave up the final set against Thiem. Really seems to have lost his motivation since he won it last year. Wonder whether Agassi will be able to fix it.

Can't see past Rafa for the decima. He's unstoppable in this form

 

[Leewilson]

Congrats to The Living Geckos (not 100% sure who this is? Super Horns?) who are currently 5th out of everybody on the Dream Team game.

1FF - Overall

Rank Team Points
1st The Living Geckos 1400
2nd Wilson's Wonders 1224

1FF - Men's Teams

Rank Team Points
1st The Living Geckos 816
2nd Wilson's Wonders 716

1FF - Women's Teams

Rank Team Points
1st The Living Geckos 584
2nd Wilson's Wonders 508


However, he only has Nadal and Thiem left with nobody on the womens side.

I have Nadal, Thiem Wawrinka, Halep and Pliskova. Can I make up 176 points with them 3? Not sure but it might add a bit of respectability to the scores.

 

[Leo]

Murray is oot....beaten 3-2 by Stan the Man...hee hee.....

 

[Leo]

The screaming in the women's game is unbearable,Sometimes you think they were getting murdered, the screams are so loud..

Totally agree. Can't stick. In the past I've switched on to the tennis and that screaming wummin Sharapova is on court and I immediately change channel.

 

[Super_horns]

Not me Lee - sorry.

Disappointed for Murray - clearly ran out of energy in the final set.

 

[Leewilson]

Great tournament for Murray all things considered. He'll go into Wimbledon as 1 of 3 men who I think can win it (Federer and Raonic being the other).

The 3 left in the French probably won't make it past the quarters such is grass as a leveller