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[exarkun]

I kind of don't like how ESPN has become all about the "statements" made either with certain aspects of a player's game or that match they just played. He/she just made a statement with blah blah blah.

I'm sure every tennis player at home is saying "OMG that serve, what a statement!!". Ugh.

 

[starsky]

Yay Serena won

... I have nothing else to add :lol

 

[Zeni]

Both players weren't playing close to their best, but congrats to Serena.

 

[Igo]

Doubles and singles champion! I missed the first set but it looks like Serena was finally getting some calls to go her way. She's been on the bad end of some really ridiculous calls over the years. Hope her bad luck is over in that regard.

First 3 set final in how long? Womens tennis needs to step up. Happy to see Serena victorious again though.

 

[Alex Anderson]

Doubles and singles champion! I missed the first set but it looks like Serena was finally getting some calls to go her way. She's been on the bad end of some really ridiculous calls over the years. Hope her bad luck is over in that regard.

First 3 set final in how long? Womens tennis needs to step up. Happy to see Serena victorious again though.

A graphic during the match said it was the first grand slam women's final to go 3 sets since Wimbledon 2006

 

[Peru]

Wanted Serena to win this, in a roundabout way, but pissed off Azarenka couldn't finish her off in their match.

 

[Souldriver]

A graphic during the match said it was the first grand slam women's final to go 3 sets since Wimbledon 2006

Wow, for real? That's pretty sad.

 

[criesofthepast]

This mens doubles final is pretty good.

Go Nestor!

 

[Hootie]

mai waifu nooooooooooooooooo

 

[MIMIC]

A graphic during the match said it was the first grand slam women's final to go 3 sets since Wimbledon 2006

Good Lord

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

I rooted for Henin all the way through. Darn it. :/

I'm more and more convinced that Serena isn't human, by the way. Or a woman, for that matter. I mean - damn, her arms are that of a muscular man! And she looks scary, too, like she could rip your head off in an instant.

 

[JaseC]

I rooted for Henin all the way through. Darn it. :/

I'm more and more convinced that Serena isn't human, by the way. Or a woman, for that matter. I mean - damn, her arms are that of a muscular man! And she looks scary, too, like she could rip your head off in an instant.

So you admit you're a bottom?

 

[perfectchaos007]

GO SUPER CHEST BUMB BROS! 31 years old and still winning slams!

 

[avaya]

Looks like Henin is going to be unstoppable at the French. Might as well give her that title now.

 

[Nemo]

Is the men's final today or tomorrow?

 

[Wes]

It's in roughly 9 hours time I believe.

 

[Nemo]

It's in roughly 9 hours time I believe.

Thanks

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I say Federer in 5.

I don't think it will go 3.

I hope he gets his ass kicked, a completely unlikeable champion for me.

Though he has the goods, never will deny that, the best shotmaker and effortless player I've ever watched and I've been watching the sport for ages.

 

[NomarTyme]

Pretty pump up! going to sleep a little before the match start.

 

[Cubsfan23]

murray in 4

 

[BowieZ]

Pretty pump up! going to sleep a little before the match start.

I'll need to do the same! Getting up at 5am with a possibly-4-hour match at 6.40pm isn't the best of notions.

Again, I'm going with Murray in 5.

 

[H_Prestige]

Federer in 4 tight sets.

 

[zero_suit]

Murray in 4 or 5

 

[roosters93]

I'm hoping for an epic 5-setter.

 

[BowieZ]

I'm hoping for an epic 5-setter.

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Man! I'm so excited for this!

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Federer. He just has too much game for Murray to handle over five sets.

 

[nemesun]

C'mon Andy, don't you dare do a Tsonga on me! Tonight is the night, it's time to topple the man.

 

[Miroku]

Here's to hoping Murray won't get nervous due to the occasion and we'll get a competitive match. I'm thinking that no matter what, Federer will win but hopefully Murray makes it difficult for him.

 

[Ashhong]

its just not gonna happen guys. Fed in 4.

 

[nemesun]

its just not gonna happen guys. Fed in 4.

I'll be seriously disappointed if Murray just bent down and let fed have it. at the very least I want him to take it all the way to the fifth.

 

[unomas]

I want Roger to win, but it's Murray's time. Murray in 4 unless Roger is feeling it. If Roger is on he will take it in 3 or 4, but he will have to play his best stuff for that to happen. Murray takes it assuming Roger isn't zoning.

Great Federer interview after his semifinal win over Tsonga

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4uvsBuP0I4

 

[snack]

I'm hoping for an epic 5-setter.

Let's make it interesting. Make it 5 sets!

 

[snack]

I want Roger to win, but it's Murray's time. Murray in 4 unless Roger is feeling it. If Roger is on he will take it in 3 or 4, but he will have to play his best stuff for that to happen. Murray takes it assuming Roger isn't zoning.

Great Federer interview after his semifinal win over Tsonga

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4uvsBuP0I4

Fed is a pretty funny guy. :lol

 

[CajoleJuice]

A graphic during the match said it was the first grand slam women's final to go 3 sets since Wimbledon 2006

lol women's tennis

And I predict Fed in 4, but I'm really hoping Murray pushes him to the limit (and beats him).

Edit: 150,000 years :lol :lol

 

[BorkBork]

I want Roger to win, but it's Murray's time. Murray in 4 unless Roger is feeling it. If Roger is on he will take it in 3 or 4, but he will have to play his best stuff for that to happen. Murray takes it assuming Roger isn't zoning.

Great Federer interview after his semifinal win over Tsonga

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4uvsBuP0I4

:lol That's hilarious. 150,000 years :lol

 

[yanhero]

I want Roger to win, but it's Murray's time. Murray in 4 unless Roger is feeling it. If Roger is on he will take it in 3 or 4, but he will have to play his best stuff for that to happen. Murray takes it assuming Roger isn't zoning.

Great Federer interview after his semifinal win over Tsonga

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4uvsBuP0I4

:lol How can ppl hate Fed?

 

[nemesun]

Murray vs Federer past meetings:

2005 Bangkok (final)
Federer won 6-3, 7-5

2006 Cincinnati (2nd rnd)
Murray won 7-5, 6-4

2008 Dubai (1st rnd)
Murray won 6-7, 6-3, 6-4

2008 US Open (final)
Federer won 6-2, 7-5, 6-2

2008 Madrid (semi-final)
Murray won 3-6, 6-3, 7-5

2008 Shanghai - Tennis Masters Cup (round-robin)
Murray won 4-6, 7-6, 7-5

2009 Doha (semi-final)
Murray won 6-7, 6-2, 6-2

2009 Indian Wells (semi-final)
Murray won 6-3, 4-6, 6-1

2009 Cincinnati (semi-final)
Federer won 6-2, 7-6

2009 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (London)
Federer won 3-6, 6-3, 6-1

6-4 to Murray so far. Fingers crossed he makes it 7-4

 

[magnificent83]

When was the last time after a major not won by Federer or Nadal, that neither of them won the next major?
Murray will not be able to handle FedGod

 

[legend166]

I say Federer in 5.

I don't think it will go 3.

I hope he gets his ass kicked, a completely unlikeable champion for me.

Though he has the goods, never will deny that, the best shotmaker and effortless player I've ever watched and I've been watching the sport for ages.

Why don't you like him?

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

I want Roger to win, but it's Murray's time. Murray in 4 unless Roger is feeling it. If Roger is on he will take it in 3 or 4, but he will have to play his best stuff for that to happen. Murray takes it assuming Roger isn't zoning.

Great Federer interview after his semifinal win over Tsonga

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4uvsBuP0I4

Federer is pure class - I mean, he really is the perfect athlete. Nice, mild-mannered, respectful towards his opponents ( both on and off the court ), and so talented it boggles the mind. I already consider him to be in the league of sports-legends, up there with the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan and Bjorn Borg.

 

[roosters93]

Is Murray's record against Fed the best? (What's Nadal's?)

 

[zero_suit]

Is Murray's record against Fed the best? (What's Nadal's?)

Nope, Nadal's 13-7 against him.

 

[nemesun]

Is Murray's record against Fed the best? (What's Nadal's?)

No, Nadal has the best record against Federer all in all.

Grand Slam Head-to-Head (Nadal leads 6-2)
2005 French Open Clay Semi-finals Nadal 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
2006 French Open Clay Final Nadal 1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4)
2006 Wimbledon Grass Final Federer 6-0, 7-6(5), 6-7(2), 6-3
2007 French Open Clay Final Nadal 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
2007 Wimbledon Grass Final Federer 7-6(7), 4-6, 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-2
2008 French Open Clay Final Nadal 6-1, 6-3, 6-0
2008 Wimbledon Grass Final Nadal 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(8), 9-7
2009 Australian Open Hard Final Nadal 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2.

Non-Grand Slam Head-to-Head (Nadal leads 12-6)
2004 Key Biscayne Round of 32 Hard Nadal 6-3, 6-3
2005 Key Biscayne Final Hard Federer 2-6, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 6-1
2005 French Open Semi-finals Clay Nadal 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
2006 Dubai Forward Hard Nadal 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
2006 Monte Carlo Masters Final Clay Nadal 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 7-6 (5)
2006 Rome Masters Final Clay Nadal 6-7 (0), 7-6 (5), 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (5)
2006 French Open Final Clay Nadal 1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4)
2006 Wimbledon Final Grass Federer 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 6-3
2006 Masters Cup - Shanghai Semi-final Hard Federer 6-4, 7-5
2007 Monte Carlo Masters Final Clay Nadal 6-4, 6-4
2007 Hamburg Masters Final Clay Federer 2-6, 6-2, 6-0
2007 French Open Final Clay Nadal 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
2007 Wimbledon Final Grass Federer 7-6 (7), 4-6, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-2
2007 Masters Cup - Shanghai Semi-final Hard Federer 6-4, 6-1
2008 Monte Carlo Masters Final Clay Nadal 7-5, 7-5
2008 Hamburg Masters Final Clay Nadal 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-3
2008 French Open Final Clay Nadal 6-1, 6-3, 6-0
2008 Wimbledon Final Grass Nadal 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7

 

[hamchan]

Hype!

If Roger loses will he cry again? :lol

 

[zero_suit]

Hype!

If Roger loses will he cry again? :lol

Maybe

 

[BorkBork]

Rafa just destroyed him in that 2008 French Open.

 

[yanhero]

Hype!

If Roger loses will he cry again? :lol

Doubt it. It doesn't mean anything anymore, he's already got all the records. I think he only cried last time cause he lost two major in a row and he was prob scared that he would not win one again.

 

[nemesun]

Hype!

If Roger loses will he cry again? :lol

I bloody well hope not, seeing him cry was excruciating and to some extent embarrassing.

 

[Dizzan]

Roger won't cry again. He's so much more content that he's beaten Sampras' record and won the French. He's done it all and anything from here is a bonus.

I hope he wins a few more though but if Murray wins I won't be disappointed. That little segment they showed on the Dunblane shootings were Murray was from was pretty irrelevant but at the same time so sad.

CMON FED!!! I hope it goes 5 sets

 

[BowieZ]

And here... we... go...........

(20 minutes!)