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Roland Garros - The 2014 French Open (May 25th - June 8)

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Diamond

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Nadal's the obvious favourite, but Djoker can win. To me Nadal still hasn't been seriously challenged this year, except by Ferrer in the first two sets of their match. He had a very manageable draw thus far (considering his level on clay). Don't get me wrong, he has a very good level of play, but Djokovic will be the real test. Nobody pushed him to the limit, and we know Nole can do that.

I'd add that conditions will be sligthly different this weekend, with probably rain here or there and less sun. It's better for Djokovic.

As for the ladies, I really like how Halep plays but I fear the pressure of a first final will prove difficult to handle. We'll see.

We french have Benneteau-Roger-Vasselin in doubles final so we'll maybe keep one of the cups in Paris for once. Yes, I know, nobody cares about doubles.
 

scarlet

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Uh, he has NO points to defend at Wimbledon -- or nearly none, thanks to that first-round exit last year.

Not that I care which one of them is #1 or #2 at any given moment. They're clearly the best two male players out there at the moment, and nothing's likely to change that for some time.

I'm trying to be nice :p
 

IISANDERII

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The hell happened to Murphy? Supposed to be a great returner but couldn't even handle serves which were barely 140kph. Anybody got link to press conference?
 

Arkos

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Jesus Christ every other post in this thread should be "EEEUUUUGHHH!!" Can't watch women's tennis, the screaming is so fucking stupid and obnoxious. Go Halep
 

Hige

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I want to see Halep win just for a change of pace, but I pretty much lost interest in the women's draw after Li Na lost.
 

Anarkin

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Halep is a better version of Radwanska. Also plays smart but is more aggressive, can hit winners and has a much better serve. Hope she wins and takes the No. 3 position.

Great match so far.
 

scarlet

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Halep is a better version of Radwanska. Also plays smart but is more aggressive, can hit winners and has a much better serve. Hope she wins and takes the No. 3 position.

Great match so far.

He dropshot isn't as good tho.

Jesus, you have open court Halep
 

LuuKyK

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Maria is surprisingly playing well from the start. Certainly didnt expect that based on her last three matches. Hopefully she maintains this level.
 

Peru

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Halep - steely-nerved in previous rounds - just a bit nervous on the big stage, the final, and loses first set.

Start of the set was great from both, let's see how the 2nd goes.
 
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