I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Dusk_Till_Dawn said: Have the BBC been making loads of excuses for Radacanu again? Not that I've seen. Just wait until Wimblers, though; they'll be out in force with the red, white and blue, expecting her to do for Her Maj what Virginia Wade did in 1977. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jeffros Furios said: Hopefully Nadal wins and the Serbian war criminal is sent to the Hague . The German domestic abuser has won the first set but I still expect Alcaraz to win . Charged with dropping 3 sets to a man who picks his bum and sniffs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, jonesy said: When did Joachim Low take up tennis? I thought he went for his baws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Jeffros Furios said: Hopefully Nadal wins and the Serbian war criminal is sent to the Hague . The German domestic abuser has won the first set but I still expect Alcaraz to win . Not bitter at all are you? Horrendously racist posting by the way. Edited May 31, 2022 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 34 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Not that I've seen. Just wait until Wimblers, though; they'll be out in force with the red, white and blue, expecting her to do for Her Maj what Virginia Wade did in 1977. OMG i hadnt thought about that. FFS. Sue Barker nearly got sent to the tower for not getting to the final . She got beat by Betty Stove...* still makes me laugh at that name actually. NO this year wont be a repeat . Lucky if she gets to 3rd round i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Zverev playing some fantastic tennis. Never seen him play so well. Im fine with either player winning. Alcaraz is a future slammer . No doubt about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 57 minutes ago, jonesy said: All-rounder. You keep those clips at your fingertips (ironically) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Boy wonder about to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Boy wonder about to go... Haha maybe not yet😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) Zverev wins. Exciting tiebreak that. Haha "shitting my pants" he says in the post match interview 🤣 Edited May 31, 2022 by neilnunb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Some match for "just" a quarter-final. Zverev's first ever Grand Slam win against a top 10 ranked opponent. Expecting more of the same later from Nadal & Djoko. The top half of this QF draw has something like 41 grand slam wins and 81 master titles between them. In the bottom half, it's one GS and one masters - neither of which is on clay. Ruud, Rune, Rublev all in there; Greg Rusedski must be looking on and thinking he would have had a chance :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 5 hours ago, JamesM48 said: So do I . I think Novak is really gunning for Nadal for a variety of reasons and he will be fired up to **** I think it’s going to be a straight sets win . There I’ve put my head on the parapet . I’m sick to back teeth of Nadal “ heroically “ playing on even if “ injured “ and now his new complaint is he’s playing an evening match and that doesn’t suit him . Those are the rules mate , remember you said that about Novak and the Aussie open debacle . So why is it alright for Djokovic to have an opinion on what time of day the match is played and not Nadal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Fantastic game and hopefully Nadal can now overcome the forces of evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 12 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Zverev wins. Exciting tiebreak that. Haha "shitting my pants" he says in the post match interview 🤣 You mis-heard. He said he was playing like Tsitsipas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Long time since I have made sure I was in front of the TV for a tennis match, come on Nadal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Oh well that's my bet fecked already. That's fine though. Very early doors in this match. Just glad i hardly every gamble. Its a losers game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, AWM said: So why is it alright for Djokovic to have an opinion on what time of day the match is played and not Nadal? Novak didn't mind what time the match was played . Nadal did cause it doesn't suit him. Prima donna. Hard lines. "These are the rules"...as he said in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 http://www.hesgoal.com/news/100566/Tennis_French_Open.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 15 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: Novak didn't mind what time the match was played . Nadal did cause it doesn't suit him. Prima donna. Hard lines. "These are the rules"...as he said in January. They were asked on Sunday after their matches when they would like to play. Nadal said day because it’s better for his game, Djokovic said night because he knew it would be better for him. As for your “These are the rules” nonsense, how exactly is it the rule that the match had to be played at night and not during the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, AWM said: They were asked on Sunday after their matches when they would like to play. Nadal said day because it’s better for his game, Djokovic said night because he knew it would be better for him. As for your “These are the rules” nonsense, how exactly is it the rule that the match had to be played at night and not during the day? Its how the tournament now operates . By having night games mainly for the USA market. Its the way forward. It suits Novak more obviously but not Nadal but ithats the rule of the French Open now. Just like it was in Aussie Open when Novak couldnt play due to the " rules" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: Its how the tournament now operates . By having night games mainly for the USA market. Its the way forward. It suits Novak more obviously but not Nadal but ithats the rule of the French Open now. Just like it was in Aussie Open when Novak couldnt play due to the " rules" Except todays schedule wasn’t announced until yesterday afternoon, so on Sunday when they were asked they didn’t know what time they were playing and it could have been one of the other three quarter finals played today that was scheduled for the night session. So it wasn’t in the “rules”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, AWM said: Except todays schedule wasn’t announced until yesterday afternoon, so on Sunday when they were asked they didn’t know what time they were playing and it could have been one of the other three quarter finals played today that was scheduled for the night session. So it wasn’t in the “rules”. I'm not arguing all night, Enjoy the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Djokovic looking, dare I say it, nervous. Hitting safe shots well within Nadal's reach and fluffing what should, for him, be straightforward put-aways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, I P Knightley said: Djokovic looking, dare I say it, nervous. Hitting safe shots well within Nadal's reach and fluffing what should, for him, be straightforward put-aways. It's cause Nadal uses cheat codes and that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 This is looking like a rout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 6 minutes ago, neilnunb said: This is looking like a rout. Djoko just not getting near Nadal in any part of the match. Another double break down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Wow, great performance by Nadal so far, prick 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, escobri said: Wow, great performance by Nadal so far, prick 🤣 Clearly his " injury" isnt hampering him. Wonder what meds he is on ? Can i have some ? To be fair he is playing exceptional. Ill give him that. Novak just hasnt got his mojo the night. It happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: Clearly his " injury" isnt hampering him. Wonder what meds he is on ? Can i have some ? To be fair he is playing exceptional. Ill give him that. Novak just hasnt got his mojo the night. It happens. The war criminal looks troubled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Great advert for the vaccine this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Jeffros Furios said: The war criminal looks troubled and Nadals all smiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Costanza said: Great advert for the vaccine this Which vaccine? The one that has enabled Nadal to come back from 'injury' producing a more powerful second serve than in his whole career? 🤔🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Which vaccine? The one that has enabled Nadal to come back from 'injury' producing a more powerful second serve than in his whole career? 🤔🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Which vaccine? The one that has enabled Nadal to come back from 'injury' producing a more powerful second serve than in his whole career? 🤔🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Which vaccine? The one that has enabled Nadal to come back from 'injury' producing a more powerful second serve than in his whole career? 🤔🤭 Moderna I think as it works well with PEDs. PEDs and long covid is clearly not helping Novak. (I actually don't care, I just hope that roaster Djokovic gets pumped) mind you, some comeback currently, fair play to the holistic one. Edited May 31, 2022 by Costanza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Getting quite sweary, between commentators and players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: http://www.hesgoal.com/news/100566/Tennis_French_Open.html Also free to air on Virgin 521 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Twenty Shree shot rally! At their age?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 17 minute game. Lost count of the number of deuces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, FWJ said: 17 minute game. Lost count of the number of deuces It was seven. Maybe now Djoko will spark into life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Nadal's level definitely dropping. Toilet break required to top himself up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 14 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Twenty Shree shot rally! At their age?! Incredible really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, neilnunb said: Nadal's level definitely dropping. Toilet break required to top himself up. Yep More unforced errors now too. Needs a wee break i think. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 15 deuces, 1987 RG, Lendl is broken at 5-3 in third set, loses 9 set points, saves 6 break points, opponent was Nystrom 13 deuces, 1995 Wimbledon final, Sanchez Vicario is broken at 5-all in third, saves 5 break points vs. Graf 11 deuces, 1980 Chicago final, Evert is broken at 4-5 in the first set, saves 6 set points vs. Navratilova 11 deuces, 1996 AO SF, Agassi holds in second set vs. Chang 10 deuces, 1980 Wimbledon SF, Connors holds at 4-2 in second set vs. McEnroe 10 deuces, 1981 Toyota Championships, round robin, Austin holds at 3-all in the first set vs. Evert 10 deuces, 1985 USO SF, Evert is broken at 2-3 in the third vs. Mandlikova 10 deuces, 1987 AO final, Cash holds in second set, saves 5 set points vs. Edberg 10 deuces, 2005 AO, R128, Santoro broken in first game of second set vs. Federer 10 deuces, 2007 WTA Championships final, Henin is broken at 5-6 in the first set, saves 7 set points vs. Sharapova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) Here we go again! Deuce/double fault/deuce... Edited May 31, 2022 by I P Knightley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, FWJ said: 17 minute game. Lost count of the number of deuces Mind you, of the 17 minutes, at least 10 would have been Nadal's routine for each of his serves. 20 points played; around 30 service routines, 20-25 seconds each... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 At least that was only a 9min game (or thereabouts) 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, neilnunb said: At least that was only a 9min game (or thereabouts) 🤣 Nearly 29 minutes between sit-downs. Poor Rafa being on his feet that long!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Oh goody! Another deuce game! Djoko starting to hit deeper and nearer to the tapes. This has become the good match I was hoping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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