Wimbledon

[airik625]

This is probably my favorite Grand Slam to watch for tennis. The tournament is so prestigious, it's great to watch. I love how there is a 'dress code' (how the wear all white)

I remember that was the case, I'm not sure if they changed it not, but I don't believe so. I was kind of upset when they allowed men to wear sleeveless shirts. I know they are much easier to play in (I play collegiate tennis) but I like the tradition.

Anyways, I believe Federer will win this, considering he has always owned on grass.

Who do you think will win?

[nfggc10]

I think Nadal will finally win this. Federer's shots just aren't going through the court as well as in the past. I still think Roger will best Djokovic and get to the finals but as slow as the courts are playing now I think Nadal can dominate him from the baseline.

I'm hoping Roddick's shoulder holds up so we can get a Nadal/Roddick semi.

[J Me]

Federer is going to win. He only got 4 games from Nadal in the french open finals, which is pathetic. He's gonna get focused and come in and own. If he doesn't beat Nadal on grass, then he can beat him anywhere.

[StandMyBrothers]

I think Sharapova is going to win

[nfggc10]

Federer is going to win. He only got 4 games from Nadal in the french open finals, which is pathetic. He's gonna get focused and come in and own. If he doesn't beat Nadal on grass, then he can beat him anywhere.Eh, grass really isn't that big of an advantage for guys like Federer anymore. They're much more comfortable on hard courts which play much faster. Ever since Wimbledon has slowed down the grass and changed balls it's given clay court baseliners a better chance to compete and get through to the 2nd week. Apart from the serve it's basically just an extremely fast clay court.

I think Sharapova is going to winI do as well. The only thing she has to worry about his her serve going off but with Venus coming in out of form she's definitely the favorite. Ivanovic is probably the worst player to be ranked #1 in a long time and I don't expect her to make it to the final or beat Serena for that matter.

[StandMyBrothers]

I think Ivanovic is tired after the French Open. I mean from winning in Indian Wells to Miami she did pretty bad.

[airik625]

I hope Roddick makes it pretty far as well.

[se1046]

I hope Roddick makes it pretty far as well.

I think Federer will win, but I would never rule Nadal out.

[airik625]

I think Federer will win, but I would never rule Nadal out.

You really can't rule Nadal out of anything, but I agree with thinking Federer has the upperhand.

[lizzyxblahh]

NADAL will win at last.

[lizzyxblahh]

I hope Roddick makes it pretty far as well.

I highly doubt it. :/

[loj]

i feel like no matter what happens this year, Tennis as a whole wins out.

in years past, its just been "Federer wins again and everyone yawns" with the hopes of an upset victory lurking in everyones mind.

but this year its "the person we think is best player really is the best!" (federer winning), "we have a new best player!" (nadal), or "upset city, no one predicted this!" (djokovic, roddick).

either way, it's fairly exciting.

[se1046]

i feel like no matter what happens this year, Tennis as a whole wins out.

in years past, its just been "Federer wins again and everyone yawns" with the hopes of an upset victory lurking in everyones mind.

but this year its "the person we think is best player really is the best!" (federer winning), "we have a new best player!" (nadal), or "upset city, no one predicted this!" (djokovic, roddick).

either way, it's fairly exciting.

I don't think it's boring to see federer win just like i never got bored watching pete sampras.

[Laburnum]

Federer for the win.

[nfggc10]

I don't think it's boring to see federer win just like i never got bored watching pete sampras.Yeah I never understood why people thought he was boring. I could watch him serve up 3 bagel sets and be entertained just by the way he plays.

[se1046]

Yeah I never understood why people thought he was boring. I could watch him serve up 3 bagel sets and be entertained just by the way he plays.

Same here haha

[airik625]

Yeah I never understood why people thought he was boring. I could watch him serve up 3 bagel sets and be entertained just by the way he plays.

I still think the best tennis match that I have ever seen was Pete Sampras vs. Andre Aggasi. All 4 sets went into a tiebreaker and no one lost their sever the whole match.

Next in line would have to be Andy Roddick defeated Younes el Aynaoui 4-6, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4, 21-19 in the semis of the Australian Open.

83 games!!!!

[se1046]

I still think the best tennis match that I have ever seen was Pete Sampras vs. Andre Aggasi. All 4 sets went into a tiebreaker and no one lost their sever the whole match.

Next in line would have to be Andy Roddick defeated Younes el Aynaoui 4-6, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4, 21-19 in the semis of the Australian Open.

83 games!!!!

I miss the Agassi vs Sampras days.

[nfggc10]

I still think the best tennis match that I have ever seen was Pete Sampras vs. Andre Aggasi. All 4 sets went into a tiebreaker and no one lost their sever the whole match.

Next in line would have to be Andy Roddick defeated Younes el Aynaoui 4-6, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4, 21-19 in the semis of the Australian Open.

83 games!!!!I wish I could've seen that match but with the time difference I was too tired to stay awake.

I miss the Agassi vs Sampras days.I do as well. Even throwing out that they're both Americans it was always fun to see because they had complete opposite styles of game. As far as best matches go I don't see anything topping Sampras beating Agassi in his last ever match as a pro in the US Open finals.


By the way, Djokovic is down 2 sets and a break in the 3rd!! Also, Ivanovic is in deep trouble late in the 2nd set. This could be a huge day in opening up the draw for Federer and a whole half of the draw on the womens side.

[BrokenMirror]

trust it to be my two favourite players struggling early. i think maybe the pressures of Ivanovic being the number one seed are starting to show a bit in this match. shes just trying to force it too much, she doesnt have that control and composure she showed throughout Roland Garros. i also think she may have underestimated Dechy a bit. still, fingers crossed she can pull it back

[nfggc10]

trust it to be my two favourite players struggling early. i think maybe the pressures of Ivanovic being the number one seed are starting to show a bit in this match. shes just trying to force it too much, she doesnt have that control and composure she showed throughout Roland Garros. i also think she may have underestimated Dechy a bit. still, fingers crossed she can pull it backEh, I think it's just due to the fact that she's not a strong #1. Her game has never impressed me for some reason and she wasn't going to win this tournament anyway. I'm really hoping Safin can finish this off so Federer's job gets a bit easier.

[BrokenMirror]

Eh, I think it's just due to the fact that she's not a strong #1. Her game has never impressed me for some reason and she wasn't going to win this tournament anyway. I'm really hoping Safin can finish this off so Federer's job gets a bit easier.

ill admit Ivanovic isnt a strong #1 seed, and my money in this tournament from day one has been on Sharapova, all young players go through up and downs, and she only won her first major last month. but still, i expect Ivanovic to play better than she has today. i expected her to be a semi-finalist or finalist. still, its not over. another tie-breaker though

[nfggc10]

ill admit Ivanovic isnt a strong #1 seed, and my money in this tournament from day one has been on Sharapova, all young players go through up and downs, and she only won her first major last month. but still, i expect Ivanovic to play better than she has today. i expected her to be a semi-finalist or finalist. still, its not over. another tie-breaker thoughYeah I have Maria winning this as well. Serena and Venus are the only two I see posing a threat and Serena looked awful on Monday.

[BrokenMirror]

Yeah I have Maria winning this as well. Serena and Venus are the only two I see posing a threat and Serena looked awful on Monday.

god i hope Venus doesnt win again this year. i hate the Williams sisters for some irrational reason

also, good job by Ana winning the tie-break. now hopefully this will calm her down and she can get her groove and her composure back to get through the third set. hows Djokovic getting on?

edit: FUCK

[nfggc10]

god i hope Venus doesnt win again this year. i hate the Williams sisters for some irrational reason

also, good job by Ana winning the tie-break. now hopefully this will calm her down and she can get her groove and her composure back to get through the third set. hows Djokovic getting on?Djokovic just lost 2-6 in the 3rd so it's over.

I don't care for the Williams sisters either, especially Serena since all she does is bitch when her opponents play well like they aren't even worthy of being on the court with her.

[BrokenMirror]

Djokovic just lost 2-6 in the 3rd so it's over.

how the fuck did that happen?! i mean i know Safin is a former grand slam winner, but he is well past his prime. and staight sets? im speechless

[nfggc10]

how the fuck did that happen?!It's fairly windy there today so that didn't help Djokovic and I'm sure he felt a lot of pressure not only being on Centre Court but with Safin playing well he's tough to beat. He actually double faulted on match point.

[BrokenMirror]

It's fairly windy there today so that didn't help Djokovic and I'm sure he felt a lot of pressure not only being on Centre Court but with Safin playing well he's tough to beat. He actually double faulted on match point.

harsh. guess that leaves the door open for another Nadal-Federer final. how boring

[nfggc10]

harsh. guess that leaves the door open for another Nadal-Federer final. how boringNo way, and to me that would be the most exciting possible final. If it has even half the drama that last year's final had it'll be great.

[BrokenMirror]

No way, and to me that would be the most exciting possible final. If it has even half the drama that last year's final had it'll be great.

you're absolutely right from the perspective that Nadal and Federer is the best possible final in terms of quality of tennis on display and the drama the match will undeniably feature, but we've seen this before so many times. i dunno, i just cant be excited by another Nadal-Federer match. ah well, at least maybe Nadal will win this year

[xglassjawx]

How lucky is Ivanovic? Pretty tense day if you're a Serb haha!

And why is Court One so empty? It looks about 15% full.

[airik625]

I can not believe Safin beat Djokovic in straight sets! wow.

Did Ivanovic end up coming back and winning?

[xglassjawx]

I can not believe Safin beat Djokovic in straight sets! wow.

Did Ivanovic end up coming back and winning?

Yeah. 10-8 in the second. Both players were dropping serve all the time. It was an epic match. It was really annoying as I didn't know if they were playing tie-breaks or not, and apparently neither did the ball boys haha.

[mcfly21]

well looking like federer will have a pretty easy road to the finals since he won't have to beat djokavic now

[StandMyBrothers]

Ivanovic survived a scare, but I'm glad she won.

[airik625]

Ivanovic survived a scare, but I'm glad she won.

Oh I know. I was nervous after she lost the first set after being up 5-1. I wouldn't have watched the girl at all if she lost, unless Sharapova was playing. Those two are the only girls I give a shit about in the women's game.

[StandMyBrothers]

Oh I know. I was nervous after she lost the first set after being up 5-1. I wouldn't have watched the girl at all if she lost, unless Sharapova was playing. Those two are the only girls I give a shit about in the women's game.
haha I feel the same way, cept I keep track of Maria Kirilenko too. cause she's just as hot as them.

[lizzyxblahh]

What about the Nadal/Gulbis match?
4 sets.
Made me real nervous :0

[nfggc10]

Great win for Nadal today. And I am shocked Sharapova just went down and in straight sets. She's really starting to lose it a bit with early round losses in both the French and Wimbledon. I figured once she won the Australian that she would add at least another slam but it's looking questionable now.

[mcfly21]

blake lost too, very dissapointing for him

[BrokenMirror]

so much for my Sharapova as winner pick. she has really slipped in the past year or so. apart from her absolute domination in Australia, shes gone out in the fourth round or earlier in four of the last five grand slams. thats just not good enough for a player of her calibre

still, good news for the rest of the players. oh well, now its pretty down to Venus and Ivanovic. i dont see Jankovic or Kuznetsova taking it. still you never know. maybe we could see another Marion Bartoli. Wimbledon - tournament of upsets

[nfggc10]

blake lost too, very dissapointing for himYeah and he was up a break I believe early in the 5th. For some reason he has trouble in slams outside of the US Open. His game sets up great for grass where it helps his average serve and then makes his flat forehand even better. I think he relies too much on energy from the fans and if he's not getting it like he does here it seems like he can't dig deep enough by himself.

[nfggc10]

so much for my Sharapova as winner pick. she has really slipped in the past year or so. apart from her absolute domination in Australia, shes gone out in the fourth round or earlier in four of the last five grand slams. thats just not good enough for a player of her calibre

still, good news for the rest of the players. oh well, now its pretty down to Venus and Ivanovic. i dont see Jankovic or Kuznetsova taking it. still you never know. maybe we could see another Marion Bartoli. Wimbledon - tournament of upsetsSharapova's problem is two fold. First, she's still a headcase which contributes to her inconsistent serving and tendency to double fault on key points. Second, her power doesn't seem to be as overwhelming as it once was and if she's just a little off on her timing she can't change her game on the fly.

[iihungrieii]

peace to roddick

[airik625]

That really sucks that both Roddick and Blake lost so early. I would have loved to have seen either one of them or both go really far.

[nfggc10]

Roddick is so pathetic. I don't think it's possible to play any more defensive than he just did. I mean he was stepping around to hit a backhand on every return. He's just one of the best forehands but he chooses to play that weak topspin crap with it instead of just flattening it out and imposing his power. I would be curious to know the percentage of +4 shot rallies that he actually wins. He only has himself to blame especially since Janko's first serve went to hell the latter part of that 4th set.

[tD77]

Pathetic isn't the word of choice. He does play too conservatively though and its sad knowing his potential is much higher. Also sad to see US mens tennis in its current recession

[StandMyBrothers]

Tipsarevic is the guy who gave Federer a run for his money at the Australian Open this year right?

[llwilliamsll]

That Roddick game was pretty bad. Djokovic was definitely a big surprise and one of my picks to get to the finals. I still think Federer's got this one based on how he's been playing, though I haven't seen any of Nadal's games. Digging Federer's cardigan as well, very classy. Wimbledon definitely makes my pants tingle.

[nfggc10]

Pathetic isn't the word of choice. He does play too conservatively though and its sad knowing his potential is much higher. Also sad to see US mens tennis in its current recessionPathetic is a relative term in this case but it annoys me to see a guy with so much power on the forehand yet hitting the weaker play with it and even running around it to hit backhands. The shots they showed of his brother during the match were evident that he didn't know what Andy was doing either. I can give him a little break considering his preparation wasn't very good but if he flames out of New York early then he really needs to think about what he's doing. I'd like to see him go back to Brad Gilbert since this defensive approach started right after he dumped him. His brother just doesn't seem to be getting through to him often enough.

[lizzyxblahh]

Sharapova, Djokovic, Roddick, and Blake all down.
The underdogs are taking over this year, eh?

Sharapova lost to #154 in the world!
come ooooooooonnnnn!!!

[airik625]

I was so sad to see both Ivanovic and Sharapova to lose. I don't give a shit about the womens anymore.

[StandMyBrothers]

haha me too, I'm done watching wimbledon women's tennis

[loj]

i guess we're left cheering for Andy Murray? not really sure if i want to...

[xglassjawx]

GET IN MURRAY!

SO PUMPED NOW!

Haha I need a break now before the Nadal game after shouting and screaming at a TV for close to 3 hours.

Jankovic was injured today if anyone didn't see. It should be interesting to see how that one works.

[kaycey]

is safin still in ?

[loj]

fun start to the nadal match. i'm totally neutral on this one.

[3mpire]

So glad Murray won.

[nfggc10]

Great win for Nadal to get that in before dark. Looking forward to the Richard/Andy match on monday and the place is gonna go nuts if Murray pulls it off. The Williams sisters will be playing during the Federer/Hewitt match so hopefully espn doesn't show those two fools over Federer.

[xglassjawx]

Why would anybody watch Federer if it is not a final. You are only going to get three sets of boring, one-sided tennis.

Andy Murray was incredible tonight.

[StandMyBrothers]

I hate to say it but I think Murray is done next round. Nadal's got this.

[BrokenMirror]

That match was totally unbelievable. I know in all likelihood Murray is gonna get beat soundly by Nadal, but this night he became a star. For a long time I thought he was a fairly average hard working player, but he has improved his all-around game so much, and the grit he showed in coming back from 2 sets and match point down is unbelievable. He looked like a grand slam contender tonight. That guy's got a future, and I am officially on the bandwagon. If he doesn't win the Most Improved Player award at the ATF awards, it will be a travesty.

[tD77]

That match was totally unbelievable. I know in all likelihood Murray is gonna get beat soundly by Nadal, but this night he became a star. For a long time I thought he was a fairly average hard working player, but he has improved his all-around game so much, and the grit he showed in coming back from 2 sets and match point down is unbelievable. He looked like a grand slam contender tonight. That guy's got a future, and I am officially on the bandwagon. If he doesn't win the Most Improved Player award at the ATF awards, it will be a travesty.

This was a very fun match to watch and to, like most, cheer on Britain's son. While Murray has improved much it seems, I don't believe his game is quite ready to be highlighted during grand slam events. If Murray can play like he did during the latter part of the match all the way through, he will be close to being ready. Gasquet made a boatload of mistakes during his eventual fall so it will be interesting to see how much Murray can get under Nadal's skin before his likely fall to the Spaniard.

[nfggc10]

Why would anybody watch Federer if it is not a final. You are only going to get three sets of boring, one-sided tennis.I still don't understand this point of view. How can you not like watching someone that is that good playing at such a high level? Plus, Hewitt played a fantastic first set and forced Federer to step it up a notch and he did. I assume then you don't like watching Nadal outside of finals either then.

I hate to say it but I think Murray is done next round. Nadal's got this.Hopefully Nadals knee is alright which he said it was afterward. Murray is done if he continues serving horribly.

[xglassjawx]

I hate to say it but I think Murray is done next round. Nadal's got this.

The thing is he could easily beat Clement or Schuettler in the semis haha. :-(

I still don't understand this point of view. How can you not like watching someone that is that good playing at such a high level? Plus, Hewitt played a fantastic first set and forced Federer to step it up a notch and he did. I assume then you don't like watching Nadal outside of finals either then.

Hopefully Nadals knee is alright which he said it was afterward. Murray is done if he continues serving horribly.

I adore watching Nadal, he's sooo much more fun to watch than Federer.

[nfggc10]

I adore watching Nadal, he's sooo much more fun to watch than Federer.His matches are one sided as well though. Also, since he tends to break more than Federer his matches tend to be even more one sided. I love watching him play just because he, like Federer, makes an art form out of constructing points. Nadal's rallies just last longer though since Federer puts balls away quicker.

[drewziph]

The thing is he could easily beat Clement or Schuettler in the semis haha. :-(



I adore watching Nadal, he's sooo much more fun to watch than Federer.

federer is so genius it makes it hard to watch people being dominated again and again.

good luckmuzza for 2moro.

[StandMyBrothers]

if its Williams vs Williams.... :yuk:

[drewziph]

damn rain...

federer strolling again..
its painful to watch at times...

[tm decomposer]

i love murray.

[drewziph]

he's getting owned.

[tm decomposer]

most english do.

[drewziph]

most english do.

lol....
how many yanks left in the mens quarters?

[tm decomposer]

lol....
how many yanks left in the mens quarters?

lulz

[drewziph]

lulz

not often il get to say that for tennis. :p

[Maxwell]

id like to see murray win...but its not going to happen.

[nfggc10]

Such an awesome display from Fed and Nadal today. I wish they didn't have to play the semis though since they both seem to be peaking right now.

[drewziph]

itll be some final

gutting for murray as the semi was pretty easy

[kaycey]

marat safin is goin to win this one .

[drewziph]

strong call..

[tm decomposer]

serena williams is one scary woman.

[nfggc10]

serena williams is one scary woman.I hope Venus double bagels her. I don't understand why the media, especially over here, always fawns over them meeting in slam finals. They've played 5 or 6 of them already and not one has been competitive.

[BrokenMirror]

Guess I'm not watching the Wimbledon final that matters this year. Maybe I'll watch Federer-Nadal from the start to make up for it.

Wimbledon annoys me. Bring on the US Open.

[nfggc10]

Can't wait for the US Open. It'll be interesting to see how players bounce back since the Olympics ends the week before the Open starts. I'm glad Roddick is skipping them so he can focus on winning some of the series events while staying more fresh. I know Federer is going to Beijing but I hope for the sake of the Open that Nadal skips them so his knees won't take the beating.

[hailthewarrior]

The women's final today was actually the best head-to-head I've seen them play, as they both seemed to not let the emotional stress dictate their play, and they played really beautiful tennis.

Tomorrow's final is going to be really fun to watch, but I think Federer's got one left in him.

[drewziph]

big well done to laura robson.
the 14 y/o brit won the girls juniors.
the title ivanovic was runner up for two years ago.

[drewziph]

also, i think federers still got the magic for this slam.

[hailthewarrior]

big well done to laura robson.
the 14 y/o brit won the girls juniors.
the title ivanovic was runner up for two years ago.

they switched from the men's doubles finals here to show her last game, she's gonna be good in a couple years. i laughed in her interview when she said she'd take venus down next year.

[drewziph]

bless her.

ah i was speaking to my friend in chicago who had no idea about it and it wasnt on her tv, so its nice to know it was seen by you guys over there.

and yeah, you wouldnt doubt she would in a few years, as venus aint no spring chicken.

[hailthewarrior]

bless her.

ah i was speaking to my friend in chicago who had no idea about it and it wasnt on her tv, so its nice to know it was seen by you guys over there.

and yeah, you wouldnt doubt she would in a few years, as venus aint no spring chicken.

yeah, for all of like, 5 minutes, but they showed her.

yeah, in a few years, but i highly doubt she'd beat her as a wild card in one of the first few round next year.

[Drew Beringer]

I hate it when the Williams' play each other because afterwards it's like "aww I feel so bad I beat my sister, wah wah wah"

[BrokenMirror]

Just everything about those two pisses me right off. Like how they are too lazy, old and occupied by other things like fashion to play tour events but still win Wimbledon every fucking year. I am so ready for them to fuck off and retire.

[hailthewarrior]

They won the ladies doubles tournament, as well, I just saw.

[nfggc10]

They won the ladies doubles tournament, as well, I just saw.Well Serena's body takes up half the court so I would've been surprised at the start if they didn't win.

I don't like the Williams because they don't have skill and technique, they are just much bigger and stronger than everyone else.Which is why I wish Henin hadn't retired so soon. She was the only player in the women's game that was worth watching. Now all that's left are the Williams sisters and a bunch of headcases who dominate one day and then get shelled the next while throwing in 15 double faults a match. It's so depleted right now that's it not even interesting.

[hailthewarrior]

Well Serena's body takes up half the court so I would've been surprised at the start if they didn't win.

Haha. I remember when we'd talk throughout all the US Open matches last year, good times.

[bouttogetfancy]

how about that men's final?
woke up during the third set and saw federer take the third and fourth.
i'm really pulling for federer, even though I don't mind if rafa won.

[drewziph]

this is some game of tennis.

[LeftWideOpen]

these rain delays are just making it more of an epic. great match .. cant believe federer has come back.

[deadstar]

I hate how Nadal is referred to as Rafa. It annoys me for some reason.

[bouttogetfancy]

i'm quite annoyed at these rain delays,

[drewziph]

i love calling federer 'rodge'

me and him go well back.

[bouttogetfancy]

ridiculous

[drewziph]

11-9 to fed i reckon.

[thedondeluge]

good for Nadal but Federer is a good sport.

[drewziph]

awesome final.

[nfggc10]

Such a great final. I'm a little worried for Federer going forward though because this is the worst I've ever seen his backhand look. Not only was he making too many unforced errors on it but it wasn't going through the court well enough. I can't write him off though like many probably will and in my opinion the fast hard courts of the US Open is by far his best surface which is good news. The grass still plays way too slow and even though I'm a Nadal fan he wouldn't make it to the 2nd week had they not changed it after 2001.

I have to say that after Agassi I think Nadal is the best baseline player ever. The things he can do from way off the court and the so few errors he makes it's incredible.

[airik625]

One of the best matches I've ever seen.

I still think Federer is the best and will win the U.S. Open and will probably win the gold medal at the Olympics.

[Foosimoo]

I don't like Nadal or Federer, but I was going for Nadal in this match. He really should have won it earlier though. 5-2 in the tiebreaker and goes on to lose that set.

[bouttogetfancy]

Such a great final. I'm a little worried for Federer going forward though because this is the worst I've ever seen his backhand look. Not only was he making too many unforced errors on it but it wasn't going through the court well enough. I can't write him off though like many probably will and in my opinion the fast hard courts of the US Open is by far his best surface which is good news. The grass still plays way too slow and even though I'm a Nadal fan he wouldn't make it to the 2nd week had they not changed it after 2001.

I have to say that after Agassi I think Nadal is the best baseline player ever. The things he can do from way off the court and the so few errors he makes it's incredible.

I agree, Nadal's game from behind the baseline was pretty amazing.
I cannot wait for the US open now.

[drewziph]

think djokovic will step up for the end of the season.

[bouttogetfancy]

think djokovic will step up for the end of the season.

hope so

[nfggc10]

think djokovic will step up for the end of the season.Tough to tell with as much as he's played the last year and a half. He's got a lot of points to defend with his Masters series win and then runner up at the Open so he'll be feeling that pressure. It's such a tough schedule for the guys playing the Olympics since there's back to back Masters series events and then Beijing and then only a week off before the Open.

I think Federer's the huge favorite but other than it's wide open. I'd love to see Roddick make another run and as long as he's not on Fed's half of the draw he should be able to. Skipping the Olympics is a great move and I think anyone going over there is making a mistake.

[drewziph]

are there rankings points for olympics?

[airik625]

I can not wait for the U.S. Open. I still think Federer will take it.

[Foosimoo]

are there rankings points for olympics?

Pretty sure yes, for the first time this year.

[nfggc10]

are there rankings points for olympics?Yea as of this year. I don't get why some players put so much emphasis on it. I'd much rather get the proper rest for the US Open. I guess it would be cool the first time or when it goes to London in 2012 but I'd be avoiding Beijing, especially with the travel seeing as though you couldn't get further away from NYC.

Edit: I don't get why they're awarding points though since you won't be able to defend those points the following year.

[Foosimoo]

Yea as of this year. I don't get why some players put so much emphasis on it. I'd much rather get the proper rest for the US Open. I guess it would be cool the first time or when it goes to London in 2012 but I'd be avoiding Beijing, especially with the travel seeing as though you couldn't get further away from NYC.

Edit: I don't get why they're awarding points though since you won't be able to defend though points the following year.

I saw that edit you sneaky little bastard. :-D

Seriously, I don't get the points though.

[nfggc10]

I saw that edit you sneaky little bastard. :-D

Seriously, I don't get the points though.Ha yeah I forgot the ATP had announced that. I knew the WTA did last year.

[drewziph]

weird.

[airik625]

I'm wondering how the Americans will do in the U.S. Open.

[pshh]

late to the party, epic game holy shit. nadal's mental game was an ace.

[captainhampton]

I know in the tennis world the Olympics isn't as prestigious as the US Open, but I'm glad some of the top players are going to play for their countries. If I was in that position, no way I'd ever skip the Olympics.

[Zeran]

watched the final yesterday. that was probably the best tennis match i've ever seen.

[drewziph]

britain to go further than america at the open.

u heard it here first.

[drewziph]

Murray is a decent prospect but he's a year younger than Nadal who has won 4 french opens already.
he's not going to be the best player in the world for five years straight, no. he's not that good.

could he win a grand slam? yes.
he'sproven he can beat the best out there. and when he matures a bit more i reckon theres something big to come from him.

[nfggc10]

he's not going to be the best player in the world for five years straight, no. he's not that good.

could he win a grand slam? yes.
he'sproven he can beat the best out there. and when he matures a bit more i reckon theres something big to come from him.Murray's gonna have to do it at Wimbledon though. He's got no chance on clay, the slow hard court at the Aussie Open, or the fast hard court in New York. The now slower grass is perfect especially for that drop shot which he overplays. I wouldn't be surprised if he won there 2 or 3 years from now once Federer really starts going backwards and he'll only contend with Nadal/Djokovic.

As for Nadal, he really needs to stop playing every clay court tourney leading up to the French. He needs to play Rome and Hamburg and stop going to Monte Carlo and the one in Spain. I know his camp wants him to play more on clay rather than hard courts but he's never gonna make a run in NY unless he cuts down his heavy May/June schedule.

[drewziph]

i heard nadal is back on clay even now?!

[nfggc10]

i heard nadal is back on clay even now?!
Haha he was supposed to be. He flew to the tournament this morning and told them he was pulling out due to knee soreness. I can't believe he scheduled it regardless though. I also don't understand why he played in Queens right after winning the French. I'd love to see him make it to at least the semis of the Open though since having him in some marquee night matches there would be an incredible scene.

[drewziph]

queens makes more sense, as much as it was so soon after the french its the only real chance of playing grass before wimbledon.
scheduling that one this week is mad!

[airik625]

Nadal and Federer are just better than everyone else with Djokovich in third. I'd be very suprised if one of those didn't win it. America is suprisingly weak in the mens game right now.

As for the women's...well who cares?

The only two women I care about in the game are Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova. If they lose then I don't care what happens.

[drewziph]

The only two women I care about in the game are Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova. If they lose then I don't care what happens.
i wonder why that is? ;)

[airik625]

i wonder why that is? ;)

haha, I know. But, not only are they two of the best in the women's game, they obviously look the best.

[destroying you]

haha, I know. But, not only are they two of the best in the women's game, they obviously look the best.

maria kirilenko for the win

[StandMyBrothers]

maria kirilenko for the win
yes sir! she's in my sig haha