French Open 09

Ok, so it is the most tedious of Grand slam events but on the happy side, Ana Ivanovic who her first match today.

And Hewitt beat Karolovic in 5 after losing the first 2.

I think Nadal is paying 1.40 to win the tournament - utterly extraordinary in a 7 match tournament.

And Hewitt beat Karolovic in 5 after losing the first 2.

After surviving losing first 2 sets (4th time in his career) and 55 aces, a WR.

Hewitt may run in to Nadal in the 3rd round.

I hope Fed wins it this time.

Federer may face Roddick in QF, not that I rate Roddick too much especially when he plays Federer.

Whats heartening for Federer is that he just defeated Nadal on clay in a tournament final (his first title this year on any surface) and thus snapped Nadal's 33-match winning streak on clay.

SG wrote:Hewitt may run in to Nadal in the 3rd round.

He's more likely to lose to a no-mark in the second round.

SG wrote:Federer may face Roddick in QF, not that I rate Roddick too much especially when he plays Federer.

Whats heartening for Federer is that he just defeated Nadal on clay in a tournament final (his first title this year on any surface) and thus snapped Nadal's 33-match winning streak on clay.

I think i'm right in saying that Federer beat Nadal last year on clay just before the French Open. Reports are that Nadal was tired. I'm not sure what else Federer can do to beat Nadal in top form.

Damn it. Why is this the only Grand Slam not on free-to-air?

I moved house on the weekend and still haven't had Foxtel set up at my new joint.

I thought I'd be fine, telling myself "I'll just go down to the pub to watch the football, there's no worthwhile cricket on for a while." But I clean forgot about the French Open.

still haven't had Foxtel set up at my new joint.

Been thinking about upgrading my standard definition IQ arrangement to HD with IQ. Anyone using it? How have you found it?

If Nadal breaks his leg then it could be quite an exciting tournament, otherwise it will just be a procession.

Federer hitting his absolute top form and Nadal having a serious drop in form is the only way it will be even close (assuming Fed gets to the final that is, which isn't certain). Federer beating Nadal at the French would eclipse all of his other records IMO. I don't think he'll do it though.

How is Murraymint doing?

Mick Sawyer wrote:

still haven't had Foxtel set up at my new joint.

Been thinking about upgrading my standard definition IQ arrangement to HD with IQ. Anyone using it? How have you found it?

Get it (assuming you have a HD TV).

yaar i haven't watched a single tennis match since the 2008 Wimbledon final...or was it the US open final.


Who is playing well these days? i am guessing Rafa and Fed are still # 1 and 2

PeterCS wrote:How is Murraymint doing?

Easy first round win.

Although he dropped a set in the second round.

Fabrice "Magician" Santoro bids adieu to Rolland Garros after competing in 20 straight tournaments on red clay.

JGK wrote:

Mick Sawyer wrote:

still haven't had Foxtel set up at my new joint.

Been thinking about upgrading my standard definition IQ arrangement to HD with IQ. Anyone using it? How have you found it?

Get it (assuming you have a HD TV).

Cheers mate. Yeah, I have the TV.

Is this crap still going on or don't I understand French historical culture?

taipan wrote:Is this crap still going on or don't I understand French historical culture?

Surely they aren't mutually exclusive?

Is the British player still in?

JKLever wrote:Is the British player still in?

Yes the British player is still in it. If he goes out then he will immediately become the Scot of course.

vilkrang wrote:

JKLever wrote:Is the British player still in?

Yes the British player is still in it. If he goes out then he will immediately become the Scot of course.

Quite right too...

Great escape for Federer in the 2nd round.

JKLever wrote:

vilkrang wrote:

JKLever wrote:Is the British player still in?

Yes the British player is still in it. If he goes out then he will immediately become the Scot of course.

Quite right too...

Be funny if he wins the Gold at the Comm Games this year.

As a Scot.

Because he might never win a Slam title as a Brit...

So let me guess- The Aussie media is talking up Hewitt's chances of beating Nadal tonight?