Roland Garros 2010
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get it up andy roddick.
Sharapova - Henin now.. 2-6, 6-3 and 3-5 in the third now. Very good third set, I didn't see the first two.
Henin won. 6-3 in the last set.
Great match, Henin's just wrapped it up there 6-3, she really loves Roland Garros and I wouldn't back against her winning again this year
Thought the nerves were getting to her but she finished the match superbly. Great serving in the final game.
That's was a superb game. Sharapova blew it by not taking the chances to go 2 breaks up early on
That game where Henin held her service coming back from 0-40 down really knocked Sharapova
Well not exactly hammered but Nadal was nowhere near his best and yet won comfortably.
Federer won the first but is down a break in the second set against Wawrinka
Le Sigh 
Andy fkme Murray
Absolutely no balls at all
It's all beginning to look 'Henmanish' with Murray imo
Just like Tim he's a class player whose great until somebody really starts chasing everything down and gets everything back then he's reliant on mental strength and its becoming apparent that he's not looking strong in that department
With his mentality I can see him never winning a major as that mental bit extra is the one thing you need more than anything else
If I'm honest he's a bit 'Arsenal' in this respect
Absolutely no balls at all
It's all beginning to look 'Henmanish' with Murray imo
Just like Tim he's a class player whose great until somebody really starts chasing everything down and gets everything back then he's reliant on mental strength and its becoming apparent that he's not looking strong in that department
With his mentality I can see him never winning a major as that mental bit extra is the one thing you need more than anything else
If I'm honest he's a bit 'Arsenal' in this respect
Federer vs Söderling and a possible Verdasco vs Nadal coming up. Should be good.
Entertaining set from Nadal and Bel-something or another.
Brazillian has broken back 3 times in the set against Nadal.
5-5
Brazillian has broken back 3 times in the set against Nadal.
5-5
Should be routine really, Federer will beat Soderling in straight sets as will Nadal with Verdasco if they play.
Then Nadal will walk all over Federer in the final, ill enjoy watching that.
Nadal - Verdasco won't be straight forward. Verdasco has given Nadal problems in the past and clay is Verdasco's favored surface too. I can see Nadal dropping atleast a set in that.
Possibly, but theres only one winner, Nadal is a class above everyone else on clay.
Nadal takes second set after 61 minutes.
Belluchi is proving to be quite a stubborn opponent for Nadal, he keeps breaking back just when it looks like Rafa's going to run away with it
Slightly harsh. I would agree but he has been to two finals. Andy plainly isn't at his best on the clay and I believe the US Open is his best hope this year.
Federer will be less formidable at Flushing than he was in Australia after (presumably) getting to the later stages here and at Wimbledon.
Same with Nadal.
Will Del Potro be at 100%
Djoko Andy can take imo.
I don't think mental strength is an issue when he's playing on his favoured surface. I believe he actually thought he'd beat Federer in Australia and was devastated when he didn't
It must be depressing for Murray to know that, lets face it, the only way he's going to win a Slam in the next 2 years is if Federer and Nadal are both knocked out prior to the final by others
like spanking him 6-1,6-0 recently on clay? Dasco is a roadkill for him on clay. Almagro would be a worse matchup for him as he has some big shots and serve is his bread and butter. Problem is he doesn't move that well.
Dasco on HC's should have more chances against Nadal(as seen at AO) but again Nadal is a big favorite.
Nadal is the king on clay the only one who I can see beating him regularly on clay is Del Potro after he matured. He's tall, can hit through him from both wings. If he was in his side of the draw(given last years form against Federer in the SF's) I would bet on him.
As for Murray I think he did pretty well. Murray doesn't move that well on clay. He is slam material and I'm pretty sure he'll win one if not more.
Federer will fade sooner or later and will give some chance for Murray and Djokovic to rack up some. But I wouldn't hold my breath of Murray to win one on clay.
Murray spanked Nadal the last 2 times they met on HC's. Nadal is a non factor on HC's against fit Delpo,Murray and Djoko.
Fed's in a bit of trouble against Soderling just now, 2 sets to 1 down and the bad conditions seem to be affecting him
Yeah it will be interesting to see if Federer can come back on the clay, Soderling is a pretty good player, but Federer should be able to dismiss him quite easily, but I guess it is a bit of the clay factor for Rog
Not really. Nadal usually hasn't got a lot left come the US Open, and Federer is on the decline.
Fed breaks back up 2-0 in the 4th
Soderling looks like he has a bit of a knee injury that is bothering himl looks like Fed might lose his break
I still think Federer would dispatch the "British Number One" with ease
Like he did Del Potro?
Wow. Soderling serving for the Match against Federer.
Soderling serves for the match.
And Soderling wins.
First time Fed hasn't reached a semi since God knows when.
First time Fed hasn't reached a semi since God knows when.
fecking hell. Soderling ended Nadal's incredible run last year and now he's ended Federer's.
Wow. Soderling will beat Nadal again if he plays like this.
French Open 2004.
Got to give Soderling credit. Over the course of the match he outplayed Federer. His groundstrokes were so heavy Federer never looked set to receive the ball, and even when he was, he wasn't in good enough form to do anything about it.
Federer in his peak would have beaten today's Soderling, but he's not at his peak anymore, and that makes him a mark for guys like Soderling. He looked to me like a bloke who knew he wasn't coming out of the match once it went to 2-1. He never looked like he could turn the momentum around and put Robin on the back foot.
Hard to see anyone stopping Nadal now. His movement still looks a little short of what it was pre-injury, but he'll prove too much for Soderling (or anyone else) on clay, I would have thought.
Federer in his peak would have beaten today's Soderling, but he's not at his peak anymore, and that makes him a mark for guys like Soderling. He looked to me like a bloke who knew he wasn't coming out of the match once it went to 2-1. He never looked like he could turn the momentum around and put Robin on the back foot.
Hard to see anyone stopping Nadal now. His movement still looks a little short of what it was pre-injury, but he'll prove too much for Soderling (or anyone else) on clay, I would have thought.
That was an amazing match. So happy Fed lost.
Now Nadal will be number 1 if he wins the tournament.
If he finishes runner up he will be very very close to Fed and will probably be number post Wimbeldon as long as he has a decent enough tournament i.e 4th round or better
Vamos Rafa!
Now Nadal will be number 1 if he wins the tournament.
If he finishes runner up he will be very very close to Fed and will probably be number post Wimbeldon as long as he has a decent enough tournament i.e 4th round or better
Vamos Rafa!
Maybe but Nadal yet has as many Slams on Hard Courts as Del Po and Djoko and one more than the choker Murray
I have a funny feeling Birdych will knock Soderling out.