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Wow, just checked the score. Jesus, Nadal destroyed him.
Djoko will get destroyed at the french open.
Say what you will about the actual finals (they've sucked - Maria's developed a bad case of the finals/Vika choke) this Stuttgart closer will be the fourth time the WTA #1 and #2 have met in a final this year, including the AO. The WTA #1 is also of course the standing grand slam champion, and #1 and #2 are also 1 and 2 on the WTA year-end race. Stability.
And yeah, some solid stuff in Stuttgart .
Well! Maria beat Vika in straight sets after losing three matches against her in straights earlier this year, and wins the Stuttgart title. Clay is turning into her best friend, this was apparent last year where I felt the French was her best shot at a slam. 31-13 winner stats.
Interesting, for trivia's sake, that she beat the US Open Champion, Wimbledon Champion, AO Champion in this tournament.
Interesting, for trivia's sake, that she beat the US Open Champion, Wimbledon Champion, AO Champion in this tournament.
Wow, I didn't see this result coming.
Nope, only 2 (Indian Wells and AO). Isn't Miami considered the fifth slam (mainly because Williams sisters ignore IW)?
Great performance by Sharapova today, but Sharapova-Stosur was the match of the week. It's a shame Stosur didn't convert her match point as I like Sam.
Damn, I hate Nadal and am always so disappointed when his opponents don't take their chances. Ferrer had 5 set points in the first set and was serving for the second set, but blew it twice.
GO RAONIC!
On another note, my girlfriend and I now have tennis racquets and have played a handful of times. It's a lot of fun, but I'm just OK and she's kinda terrible. We've agreed that we need to improve our technique. Do you guys have any websites to recommend that would be helpful?
On another note, my girlfriend and I now have tennis racquets and have played a handful of times. It's a lot of fun, but I'm just OK and she's kinda terrible. We've agreed that we need to improve our technique. Do you guys have any websites to recommend that would be helpful?
This is one http://www.fuzzyyellowballs.com/video-tennis-lessons/
Although getting some lessons with an instructor would be the wisest thing to do, of course.
Madrid: A bit of a mess. I don't mind the blue color at all, but everything else about the tournament, from the stadiums and audience to the lousy TV broadcasting.. not so good.
Although getting some lessons with an instructor would be the wisest thing to do, of course.
Madrid: A bit of a mess. I don't mind the blue color at all, but everything else about the tournament, from the stadiums and audience to the lousy TV broadcasting.. not so good.
Indeed = )
Lone_Prodigy
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Federer wins. So close for Raonic though.
The color is great for tracking the ball indeed, but the surface itself doesn't make for great tennis - too slippery... Also it's very fast and while I like fast surfaces (since there are so few of them nowadays) it does not make for a good warmup to Roland Garros.
perfectchaos007
Member
I love the blue clay. Blue courts with yellow balls is just about the best combination for spectators. Back in the day tennis balls were white and most courts were green, those were dark times.
Definitely hearing the slippery comments a lot, that can't be good when it's already clay
But finally seeing the match HLs between Federer and Raonic it really was a great match http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65CSM0M85_Q
Raonic beasting all around and Roger going more to the net, love it!
But finally seeing the match HLs between Federer and Raonic it really was a great match http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65CSM0M85_Q
Raonic beasting all around and Roger going more to the net, love it!
I think Fed ultimately lost more points at the net than he won, but it kept Raonic on the edge all the time. Good tactics. Raonic is definitely one to watch, should be in top 10 soon enough.
Nadal lost his match against Verdasco, he blew 5*-2 lead in the decider. I'd lie if I said I'm sad.
Horrendous match in every way bar the result. Watching these two gimps take 30+ seconds between points would put anyone to sleep. Nadal's mental game has regressed dramatically this year.
First match I've watched in Madrid this year and the surface is woeful. Reminds me of my local ontecar courts here in Melbourne - the ones that haven't had the surface topped up in months that is.
First match I've watched in Madrid this year and the surface is woeful. Reminds me of my local ontecar courts here in Melbourne - the ones that haven't had the surface topped up in months that is.
perfectchaos007
Member
Wow I can't believe Nadal lost to his compatriot. Maybe it's time to bring up the knee excuse again?
Rafa=FedKilla
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Nadal actually choked this time and Verdasco was crying after the match, brah thought he won a GS.
Jeebus, he was up 5-2 and serving for match too? That's crazyI think Fed ultimately lost more points at the net than he won, but it kept Raonic on the edge all the time. Good tactics. Raonic is definitely one to watch, should be in top 10 soon enough.
Nadal lost his match against Verdasco, he blew 5*-2 lead in the decider. I'd lie if I said I'm sad.
That missed smash was hilarious, I choked like that dozens of times as well but too be fair Verdasco was blasting his forehand as well from there on
That was hilarious as well, Nadal was just standing there
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Blue clay is a great surface, I hope they introduce the flourescent ball next year.
I see this great level in Del Potro v Berdych match and can't help but think Nadal and Nole are just whiners.
They're the biggest winners with court homogenization so they surely criticize any variety thrown at them smh. I don't really like the color but it's welcomed if it plays diffidently
They're the biggest winners with court homogenization so they surely criticize any variety thrown at them smh. I don't really like the color but it's welcomed if it plays diffidently
Sax Russel
Banned
Roger Federer said:
(after the Ferrer QF)
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Forcing Tiriac out of Madrid cuz little Mowgli didn't like the courts. Waaaahhhhhhh!!!! Thye cater all the other courts in the world to me why not this one too? fucking jungle book cookie cutter motherfucker.
Love the shade thrown at Nadal at Djokovic. Hopefully Roger can reclaim #2 today and #1 later this year.
Serena whooped Azarenka's ass. Amazing that she still dominates the tour.
Sax Russel
Banned
Berdych is hitting the ball way too cleanly and way too hard for Fed. On top of that, Fed keeps dropping his shots really short. Doesn't look like this will end well for him.
Diprosalic
Banned
i love it. i always hat starring at the red clay and barely making out where the ball is. if i have a hd feed it's okay but i barely do.
this tournament shows just one time more that federer is the best at adapting.
Diprosalic
Banned
will smith is amazing. lol
Rocket Scientist
Member
Tuned in not too long ago and sad I missed it! Seems like it was a very good game, or am I wrong?
Edit: Federer is making some great shots here.
Edit: Federer is making some great shots here.
Rocket Scientist
Member
HOLY SHIT.
Edit: Federer too eager now.
Edit: Federer too eager now.
Sax Russel
Banned
Federer you motherfucker, why don't you try to have a good service game when it matters!
SunhiLegend
Member
Berdych Breaks back
Rocket Scientist
Member
I'm convinced the reason we love him is because he doesn't. And then comes back after all.
Edit: God damnit Roger.
Edit2: Yeah, bitch.