Tennis - French Open

[eanto]

Bit of a scare for the defending champion today but had enough in the tank to get through the first round. Murray down 2-1 in sets before bad light stopped play. He looks favourite to level tomorrow so hopefully he'll play a good fifth set.

 

Just watched an interview with Heather Watson (UK) who won her match today. Couldn't help thinking she'd make a very good bar girl ! But there's probably more money even in ladies tennis

[mikeyboy]

Bit of a scare for the defending champion today but had enough in the tank to get through the first round. Murray down 2-1 in sets before bad light stopped play. He looks favourite to level tomorrow so hopefully he'll play a good fifth set.

 

Just watched an interview with Heather Watson (UK) who won her match today. Couldn't help thinking she'd make a very good bar girl ! But there's probably more money even in ladies tennis

 

I'd pay Heathers bar fine , no problem .

 

With Federer out injured the bookies make it a three man race ,  Djocovic , Murray , Nadal  with no value backing any of them . 

 

David Ferrer could be a lively ousider with  Milos Raonic 

 

Womens winner is harder to pick than a broken nose , but Polands Aggy Radwanska is good enough to win .

 

Mikeyboy

[THAJEC]

Bit of a scare for the defending champion today but had enough in the tank to get through the first round. Murray down 2-1 in sets before bad light stopped play. He looks favourite to level tomorrow so hopefully he'll play a good fifth set.

 

Just watched an interview with Heather Watson (UK) who won her match today. Couldn't help thinking she'd make a very good bar girl ! But there's probably more money even in ladies tennis

I hope Radek Štěpánek have until tomorrow to rest and show his great technical game. I am very amused, as he in the first two sets that pompous Murray trained in shorts and a technical game.

[eanto]

I'd pay Heathers bar fine , no problem

 

 

I'd even be tempted to buy her a LD

[mikeyboy]

I hope Radek Štěpánek have until tomorrow to rest and show his great technical game. I am very amused, as he in the first two sets that pompous Murray trained in shorts and a technical game.

 

I think Radek's only chance of winning any title now is in the doubles competition .   His mind is quick but his legs are slow .

 

Mikeyboy

[eanto]

I hope Radek Štěpánek have until tomorrow to rest and show his great technical game. I am very amused, as he in the first two sets that pompous Murray trained in shorts and a technical game.

Lost me there old boy

[eanto]

I think Radek's only chance of winning any title now is in the doubles competition .   His mind is quick but his legs are slow .

 

Mikeyboy

He'd beat everyone on gamesmanship !

[Mick Pattaya]

I'd pay Heathers bar fine , no problem .

 

With Federer out injured the bookies make it a three man race ,  Djocovic , Murray , Nadal  with no value backing any of them . 

 

David Ferrer could be a lively ousider with  Milos Raonic 

 

Womens winner is harder to pick than a broken nose , but Polands Aggy Radwanska is good enough to win .

 

Mikeyboy

On clay I would give Wawrinka a boxers chance too.

[THAJEC]

I think Radek's only chance of winning any title now is in the doubles competition .   His mind is quick but his legs are slow .

 

Mikeyboy

Yes you are right. He is no the youngest and suits him smart positional play.

[Nando9999]

I'd pay Heathers bar fine , no problem .

 

With Federer out injured the bookies make it a three man race , Djocovic , Murray , Nadal with no value backing any of them .

 

David Ferrer could be a lively ousider with Milos Raonic

 

I dont know what his recent form is like but Thiem served me well earlier in the year when I was on the punt.

 

If Ferrer wins i'll collect close to 3k from a couple of small bets placed months ago, not holding my breath but for $15 I figured it was worth a shot.

 

If neither of em win I want Joker to win, my mate gobbles federers knob so I'm hoping he knocks him off his perch eventually and wins most majors just to shut him up.

[eanto]

Off we go again, could be a roller coaster

[THAJEC]

It's a pity at the end of the match to Radek Štepánek. Some unnecessary mistakes. Nice tennis from both sides until the end of the match.

[eanto]

That match certainly got my attention. All credit to the Czech player and at 37 years. Didn't know he had a bad injury for many months last year that probably would have retired a lesser man.

 

Happy Murry won but he's a Brit and I'm biased 55

[THAJEC]

That match certainly got my attention. All credit to the Czech player and at 37 years. Didn't know he had a bad injury for many months last year that probably would have retired a lesser man.

 

Happy Murry won but he's a Brit and I'm biased 55

I thought he was a Scotsman.

[eanto]

I thought he was a Scotsman.

Probably an independent Scotsman

[eanto]

Good on Andy for digging deep. He was one tough cookie to beat and onwards and upwards

[lasam56]

Nadal out.  Wrist injury.    

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/9-time-champion-nadal-french-open-injured-wrist-150900484--ten.html

[davidge]

Haven't watched tennis since Kournikova stopped playing.

 

I sometimes ended up with a wrist injury as well.

[eanto]

Comfortable win earlier for Murray against the big Croatian. Hope somebody beats Novak before the final

[eanto]

Haven't watched tennis since Kournikova stopped playing.

I sometimes ended up with a wrist injury as well.

I thought the young Japanese girl, Osaka was quite cute today. Narrowly beaten by a much more experienced player. Not quite in Anna's league though but a better player lol

[mikeyboy]

I dont know what his recent form is like but Thiem served me well earlier in the year when I was on the punt.

 

If Ferrer wins i'll collect close to 3k from a couple of small bets placed months ago, not holding my breath but for $15 I figured it was worth a shot.

 

If neither of em win I want Joker to win, my mate gobbles federers knob so I'm hoping he knocks him off his perch eventually and wins most majors just to shut him up.

 

I don't know anything about Dominic Thiem ,  but he has made the semi's .  

 

Ultimate test for him next ,  Djokovic

 

Murray to play Wawrinka  , too close to call .

 

Mikeyboy

[eanto]

Murray in his first RG final. Should be a battle for sure, looking forward to it

[mikeyboy]

Murray in his first RG final. Should be a battle for sure, looking forward to it

 

Yes , should be good , but i think Novak should play alternate points left handed just to even things up . 

 

Mikeyboy

[eanto]

Yes , should be good , but i think Novak should play alternate points left handed just to even things up . 

 

Mikeyboy

A small bottle of Leo says Murray wins ! (Not a LD though)

[mikeyboy]

A small bottle of Leo says Murray wins ! (Not a LD though)

 

Ill take that bet ,   and hope i lose .

 

Mikeyboy