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[Kitschkraft]

Too bad about Serena. I was pretty excited about the Halep match.

But at this point in her career it's clearly the best thing to do, regardless of the severity of the injury. It's all about slams.

And yeah, I noticed how Carillo tried to negate the racism. Kick rocks with that.

 

[Smellycat]

Wow, really? That is weird. I wonder what happened? She seemed fine yesterday

 

[Wafflecakes]

Oh wow, Serena withdrew due to injury.



"That's exactly why Serena got booed the last time." ~Mary Carillo :/

Ugh. I stayed up for this...

 

[perfectchaos007]

And yeah, I noticed how Carillo tried to negate the racism. Kick rocks with that.

She's wrong. They weren't booing Serena for withdrawing due to injury because Serena didn't withdraw. She won the damn tournament. They were booing Richard Williams because they believed he pulled Venus out of the tournament so the sisters wouldn't have to face eachother. Fans felt slighted for being deprived of an anticipated sister clash.

At the same time, not everyone booing was a racist. They were booing for the reason I mentioned above. Reportedly, racist remarks were yelled at Richard during the Serena/Clijsters final, so yes those people were/are racist

 

[scarlet]

@carole_bouchard

Serena on court to explain she injured her right knee a couple days ago at practice. Had MRI. Some slight booing, more claps.

 

[perfectchaos007]

@carole_bouchard

Serena on court to explain she injured her right knee a couple days ago at practice. Had MRI. Some slight booing, more claps.

Yeah I heard the speckled boos too

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

That was an absolutely horrible performance, but Milos making all those wild errors gave Nadal no rhythm.

 

[Faith]

That was an absolutely horrible performance, but Milos making all those wild errors gave Nadal no rhythm.

What? Nadal played 2013 level and Raonic was better.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

What? Nadal played 2013 level and Raonic was better.

After two sets, Milos had 24 forehand unforced errors. It was dreadful. He couldn't put the ball in the court. He was routinely spraying balls ten meters out. I don't know how anyone can say Milos played well at all other than his serve, which Ljubicic improved. I felt bad for the people in the crowd.

 

[Faith]

After two sets, Milos had 24 forehand unforced errors. It was dreadful. He couldn't put the ball in the court. He was routinely spraying balls ten meters out. I don't know how anyone can say Milos played well at all other than his serve, which Ljubicic improved. I felt bad for the people in the crowd.

He saved 3 MPs with forehand errors?

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Cilic has pulled out of Miami with the same shoulder injury

 

[Faith]

Djokovic won 8 of the last 9 meetings against Murray. Murray stole that Wimbledon title, but we all know that

I think 2 sets will be enough for Nole.

 

[John Dunbar]

murray can only win games when djokovic starts clowning.

 

[Faith]

Well, this will be over in 30-40 minutes.

 

[szaromir]

Murray-Djokovic used to be a great rivalry. Although on this particular surface Andy was never going to win.

 

[Niraj]

Murray-Djokovic used to be a great rivalry. Although on this particular surface Andy was never going to win.

Hey welcome back man. Where have you been?

 

[Faith]

2 GOAT lobs!

 

[szaromir]

Hey welcome back man. Where have you been?

Banned for my input in Steam debates on the gaming side. Probably turned out for the best for me as I used the time I would browsing GAF in more productive fashion.

 

[Niraj]

Banned for my input in Steam debates on the gaming side. Probably turned out for the best for me as I used the time I would browsing GAF in more productive fashion.

Silver lining then. Good to have you back.

 

[John Dunbar]

sir andrew continues to disappoint, but at least he didn't play well just to delay federer-raonic. i have a terrible feeling that raonic unlocks his serving god-mode just for a chance to bend over in the final.

 

[Ricker]

Go Milos....!!!!! ***waves Canadian flag***


Nice Avenger poster in the crowd lol...

 

[Niraj]

Raonic’s serve is looking pretty solid so far. Roger not making much headway.

 

[Faith]

I still believe that Raonic is going to win the tournament by beating the best 3 players of this decade. Something similiar to Tsonga case last year.

 

[Niraj]

Tsonga was a fucking beast in Montreal. That was one of the more impressive tournament wins I can remember.

 

[szaromir]

Silver lining then. Good to have you back.

Thanks. BTW I'm almost definitely going to Halle this year

Tsonga was a fucking beast in Montreal. That was one of the more impressive tournament wins I can remember.

Shame he was unable to keep it going after the tournament.

 

[Niraj]

Thanks. BTW I'm almost definitely going to Halle this year

Shame he was unable to keep it going after the tournament.

Oh awesome man that will be good. And yeah, story of Tsonga's life

Roger breaks!

 

[John Dunbar]

federer still hasn't lost a set since australian open. hasn't even had to play a breaker. i doubt that streak will go on after a potential match against djokovic here, assuming he wins today in straights of course, but still pretty well from the old man.

 

[Niraj]

Soooo good

 

[Deadman]

Should be a great final if they both play this well.

 

[Niraj]

That last game was kind of sloppy from Roger, glad he ended up holding.

 

[John Dunbar]

federer giving raonic every chance in this game, but raonic doesn't want to take it.

 

[Niraj]

Solid win. Thought he might blow that last game there.

 

[Ricker]

Damnit...oh well,Miami Open is just around the corner,all the top seeds are there on both sides...no news on Bouchard,I hope her injury is healed and she will be there as well...I think the only top 75 on both sides missing is Kvitova on the women's side.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Damnit...oh well,Miami Open is just around the corner,all the top seeds are there on both sides...no news on Bouchard,I hope her injury is healed and she will be there as well...I think the only top 75 on both sides missing is Kvitova on the women's side.

Federer isn't going, neither is Cilic.

 

[Ricker]

Federer isn't going, neither is Cilic.

Ah ok...guess the Miami Open site is a few days old...

Anyway,tomorrow's men final should be awesome.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

I think it might go 3 sets but Djokovic takes it tomorrow.

 

[Niraj]

Jankovic takes the first 6-2. Kind of surprised. Hope Halep can turn it around.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Simona just can't compete at the big stages.

 

[szaromir]

Jankovic takes the first 6-2. Kind of surprised. Hope Halep can turn it around.

I hope not, JJ is awesome. Plus, I want men's final ASAP.

 

[John Dunbar]

like with all wta matches, i root for the person who wins the first set. jankovic surprised me, though. been a long time since i've seen her play well.

 

[Niraj]

Simona just can't compete at the big stages.

Yeah kind of seems that way honestly.

I hope not, JJ is awesome. Plus, I want men's final ASAP.

I've never been big on her, but the latter point is a good one seems like she's going to take it.

 

[John Dunbar]

of course this is going to happen. and the third set will probably go to a tiebreak.

 

[LuuKyK]

What a NID choke from Junkovic.

 

[Faith]

Come on, I don't have time to watch Djokovic till midnight.

 

[Sax Russel]

 

[szaromir]

It wouldn't be a Jankovic match without drama in it.

 

[LuuKyK]

JJ is hilarious. She is having dramatic discussions with everyone from her coach to the chair umpire. :lol

 

[Niraj]

Lol this is absurd.

 

[John Dunbar]

this match is a perfect reminder that in the women's game there are no breaks of serve, only breaks of return.

 

[Niraj]

God, just finish it.