Djokovic wins!
Very good tournament for him overall, rubbish final though. The heat and humidity affected both players a lot.
Very good tournament for him overall, rubbish final though. The heat and humidity affected both players a lot.
Tennis 2012
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Jao Nole, pa zar opet! 
Given the oppressive heat and blinding sun.....i would say the match wasn't so bad and boring, 77 UE from both players says still a lot.
Djokovic was not unbeatable today, but Murray was just not there and hasn't found a way to beat Djokovic.
Congrats Novak!!!
Djokovic was not unbeatable today, but Murray was just not there and hasn't found a way to beat Djokovic.
Congrats Novak!!!
Federer and Nadal are also dropping points. The only ones who gained a bit so far are Murray and Tsonga.
Davis Cup
World Group
Spain 4-1 Austria
France 2-3 USA
Czech Republic 4-1 Serbia
Croatia 1-4 Argentina
The semi-finals are Spain vs USA and Czech Republic vs Argentina.
Europe/Africa Zone Groupe 1
Great Britain 1-4 Belgium
Of course Belgium were simply better on paper (Rochus has much experience, Goffin should be a top 50 player in a few months and our best player was ranked 253) but i'm still a bit disappointed to lose the tie, i mean it was a massive chance to be in the World Group quali for September.
Evans was the "highlight" of the tie from our view, he has played well and his attitude was brilliant. He has the talent to be solid top 100 player.
We need Murray and he should play in the next season.
A Davis Cup squad with Murray, Ward & Evans for the singles and Fleming & Hutchins for the doubles could bring us really back in the World Group.
World Group
Spain 4-1 Austria
France 2-3 USA
Czech Republic 4-1 Serbia
Croatia 1-4 Argentina
The semi-finals are Spain vs USA and Czech Republic vs Argentina.
Europe/Africa Zone Groupe 1
Great Britain 1-4 Belgium
Of course Belgium were simply better on paper (Rochus has much experience, Goffin should be a top 50 player in a few months and our best player was ranked 253) but i'm still a bit disappointed to lose the tie, i mean it was a massive chance to be in the World Group quali for September.
Evans was the "highlight" of the tie from our view, he has played well and his attitude was brilliant. He has the talent to be solid top 100 player.
We need Murray and he should play in the next season.
A Davis Cup squad with Murray, Ward & Evans for the singles and Fleming & Hutchins for the doubles could bring us really back in the World Group.
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Sad news
ATP Monte Carlo
Djokovic, Nadal, Murray and Tsonga have all reached the last 16 round (Federer isn't there).
Biggest surprise so far the win from Bellucci over Ferrer today.
Djokovic, Nadal, Murray and Tsonga have all reached the last 16 round (Federer isn't there).
Biggest surprise so far the win from Bellucci over Ferrer today.
New hair cuts for Murray and Sharapova, both are looking great
Maria is, andy isn't looking great
New hair cuts for Murray and Sharapova, both are looking great
Something you want to tell us ?
Sharapova is looking hot.
Murray's tennis yesterday was even hotter. Best I've seen him play on clay ever. Sublime
Murray's tennis yesterday was even hotter. Best I've seen him play on clay ever. Sublime
It was only Troicki but yeah that was a impressive start to the clay season, his first serve was amazing.
I'll watch Murray vs Benneteau tomorrow morning.
Murray is in the quarter-final after an injury to Benneteau.
It was a nasty fall for Benneteau.......injured his ankle and wrist, Murray has said "There were holes on the court".
Benneteau has then a time-out for his ankle and another for his wrist, i've never seen so much tape on a ankle
He still plays a few points and has another time-out but then he sees it makes no sense.
A shame because it was a great match and battle in the 1.set.
Get well soon Julien!!
It was a nasty fall for Benneteau.......injured his ankle and wrist, Murray has said "There were holes on the court".
Benneteau has then a time-out for his ankle and another for his wrist, i've never seen so much tape on a ankle
He still plays a few points and has another time-out but then he sees it makes no sense.
A shame because it was a great match and battle in the 1.set.
Get well soon Julien!!
On clay Djokovic should allow the other player to serve every game, his return games are better than his own service games
Djokovic will face Berdych in the semi. Berdych should have beaten Murray in two sets to be honest the way he played. Hoping for a Nadal-Nole final.
Nadal in the semi's, so will it be djoker vs murray and rafa vs simon/tsonga ??
Murray is out. Djokovic-Berdych, Nadal-Tsonga/Simon.
Surprised with murray. Hoping for a nadal djoker final
Quarter-final
Murray 7-6 2-6 3-6 Berdych
Djokovic 6-4 6-2 Haase
Wawrinka 5-7 4-6 Nadal
Simon 7-5 6-4 Tsonga
I haven't seen the Murray vs Berdych match but what i've read it was a deserved win for Berdych in the end.
But i guess Murray can live with the loss because he can now watch the El Clasico in Barcelona tomorrow
Murray 7-6 2-6 3-6 Berdych
Djokovic 6-4 6-2 Haase
Wawrinka 5-7 4-6 Nadal
Simon 7-5 6-4 Tsonga
I haven't seen the Murray vs Berdych match but what i've read it was a deserved win for Berdych in the end.
But i guess Murray can live with the loss because he can now watch the El Clasico in Barcelona tomorrow
It was a very tough match for him against Dolgopolov yesterday after he has heard the death of his grandfather just minutes before the match.On clay Djokovic should allow the other player to serve every game, his return games are better than his own service games
Fed Cup
World Group
Russia vs Serbia and Czech Republic vs Italy are the semi-finals.
I want to see defo something from the Russia vs Serbia tie.
And team captain Dejan Vranes is a very look guy
World Group playoff
Germany vs Australia
Australia are the big favourites with Stosur & Gajdosova in the singles and Stosur & Dellacqua in the doubles.
The germans are playing with Gorges & Kerber in the singles and Petkovic & Gronefeld in the doubles.
But i've put money on a german win.
I'm really a massive fan of this german team and i think they can win the Fed Cup in 2-3 years, Petkovic, Lisicki, Goerges, Kerber and Barthel are all players with top 10 quality (Four of them are already in the top 20).
I would rather see Julia changing her top
World Group playoff II
Sweden vs Great Britain
If Arvidsson and Larsson are both fully fit (They haven't a other girl in the top 500) then i can't see at least two wins for Baltacha and Keothavong.
Robson and Watson are having a chance in the doubles.
But at least our team looks great
World Group
Russia vs Serbia and Czech Republic vs Italy are the semi-finals.
I want to see defo something from the Russia vs Serbia tie.
And team captain Dejan Vranes is a very look guy
World Group playoff
Germany vs Australia
Australia are the big favourites with Stosur & Gajdosova in the singles and Stosur & Dellacqua in the doubles.
The germans are playing with Gorges & Kerber in the singles and Petkovic & Gronefeld in the doubles.
But i've put money on a german win.
I'm really a massive fan of this german team and i think they can win the Fed Cup in 2-3 years, Petkovic, Lisicki, Goerges, Kerber and Barthel are all players with top 10 quality (Four of them are already in the top 20).
I would rather see Julia changing her top
World Group playoff II
Sweden vs Great Britain
If Arvidsson and Larsson are both fully fit (They haven't a other girl in the top 500) then i can't see at least two wins for Baltacha and Keothavong.
Robson and Watson are having a chance in the doubles.
But at least our team looks great
ATP Monte Carlo
Semi-finals
Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 Berdych
Simon 3-6 4-6 Nadal
So the dream final for everyone and the big question.......
First win for Nadal against Djokovic since November 2010 or first loss for Nadal in Monte Carlo since 2005?
Semi-finals
Djokovic 4-6 6-3 6-2 Berdych
Simon 3-6 4-6 Nadal
So the dream final for everyone and the big question.......
First win for Nadal against Djokovic since November 2010 or first loss for Nadal in Monte Carlo since 2005?
Fed Cup
World Group
Czech Republic 2-0 Italy
Russia 1-1 Serbia
Come on
!!!!!!
World Group playoff
Germany 0-2 Australia
That Goerges had no chance against Gajdosova is a shock.
World Group playoff II
Sweden 2-0 Great Britain
As expected Larsson beats Baltacha 6-1 7-5 and Arvidsson beats Keothavong 6-1 6-4
Hopefully Murray gives Watson or Robson a match in the singles for Keothavong.
When Baltacha left the court in tears i just wanted hug her.
World Group
Czech Republic 2-0 Italy
Russia 1-1 Serbia
Come on
World Group playoff
Germany 0-2 Australia
That Goerges had no chance against Gajdosova is a shock.
World Group playoff II
Sweden 2-0 Great Britain
As expected Larsson beats Baltacha 6-1 7-5 and Arvidsson beats Keothavong 6-1 6-4
Hopefully Murray gives Watson or Robson a match in the singles for Keothavong.
When Baltacha left the court in tears i just wanted hug her.
Nadal will get his first win against Djoker after a bad spell, tomorrow. He has been playing well this week.
Holy shit that's Dinara Safina!!!
Holy shit that's Dinara Safina!!!
Is Federer injured? Why isn't he playing in Monte Carlo.
Nole doesn't look focused, will be a tough match for him.
Nadal has been great today
ATP Monte Carlo
Final
Djokovic had no chance from the start and to be honest i haven't seen him play that bad in over a year, it's understandable given what happened this week (He decided to stay instead of attending his grandpa's funeral) but it was still terrible stuff.
Congrats Nadal on his 8th title here!!!
But Monte Carlo is now a boring tournament.
There wasn't a official reason.
I've just read that he's in Dubai for a training camp right now.
Final
Djokovic had no chance from the start and to be honest i haven't seen him play that bad in over a year, it's understandable given what happened this week (He decided to stay instead of attending his grandpa's funeral) but it was still terrible stuff.
Congrats Nadal on his 8th title here!!!
But Monte Carlo is now a boring tournament.
No interest?!
There wasn't a official reason.
I've just read that he's in Dubai for a training camp right now.
Fed Cup
World Group
Czech Republic 4-1 Italy
Russia 2-3 Serbia
Well done Ivanovic, Jankovic, Jovanovski and Krunic
JJ: "Save it for tonight guys.....it's sooo much better without clothes."
World Group playoff
Germany 1-3 Australia
feck
Petkovic doesn't realize how much painful this can be for Goerges
World Group playoff II
Sweden 4-0 Great Britain
Very dissapointing performances and results for us
Baltacha and Keothavong were pathetic.
Only Robson was good (Arvidsson 6-4 1-6 6-3 Robson), great fight from her today.......the way she saved 7 match points at 2-5 was unbelievable.
She deserves a hug from me
World Group
Czech Republic 4-1 Italy
Russia 2-3 Serbia
Well done Ivanovic, Jankovic, Jovanovski and Krunic
JJ: "Save it for tonight guys.....it's sooo much better without clothes."
World Group playoff
Germany 1-3 Australia
feck
Petkovic doesn't realize how much painful this can be for Goerges
World Group playoff II
Sweden 4-0 Great Britain
Very dissapointing performances and results for us
Baltacha and Keothavong were pathetic.
Only Robson was good (Arvidsson 6-4 1-6 6-3 Robson), great fight from her today.......the way she saved 7 match points at 2-5 was unbelievable.
She deserves a hug from me
cana not see anyone come near Nadal now for Roland Garros. that win over Djokovic was crucial to Nadal for the rest of the year
On a personal Level - I have been pickedmy club has put me forward for the Ulster over 35's. I won't make it (I'm 38) but after giving up the game for so long, I hope to start playing at a high level again when I'm over 40.
On a personal Level - I have been pickedmy club has put me forward for the Ulster over 35's. I won't make it (I'm 38) but after giving up the game for so long, I hope to start playing at a high level again when I'm over 40.
WTA Stuttgart
Terrible terrible ankle injury for Petkovic in the match against Azarenka yesterday.
I'm absolutely gutted for Petko
Sometimes those ankle rolls look really bad but clear up in a few days...........but i don't have a good feeling to be honest.
She's just back from a knee injury.
I must admit Azarenka was fantastic helping her with the ice and helping her off court.
Terrible terrible ankle injury for Petkovic in the match against Azarenka yesterday.
I'm absolutely gutted for Petko
Sometimes those ankle rolls look really bad but clear up in a few days...........but i don't have a good feeling to be honest.
She's just back from a knee injury.
I must admit Azarenka was fantastic helping her with the ice and helping her off court.
German media reporting Petkovic suffered a double torn ligament and will be out for 3 months.
That means no French Open, Wimbledon and Olympics.
When Petko is hurt the it's always serious.......she will have had a break of at least 7 months when she comes back in summer.........that could be pretty much a career setback.
feck!!!!!!!
That means no French Open, Wimbledon and Olympics.
When Petko is hurt the it's always serious.......she will have had a break of at least 7 months when she comes back in summer.........that could be pretty much a career setback.
feck!!!!!!!
ATP Barcelona
Quarter-final
Nadal 6-2 6-2 Tipsarevic
Verdasco 4-2 Retired Nishikori
Ferrer 6-7 7-6 6-3 Ferrer
Raonic 6-4 7-6 Murray
Murray had no interest to win the match imo.
Anyway this was a massive win for Raonic.
WTA Stuttgart
Quarter-final
Azarenka 6-4 6-7 7-5 Barthel
A.Radwanska 3-6 6-2 6-3 Na Li
Kvitova 6-4 6-4 Kerber
Sharapova 6-7 7-6 7-5 Stosur
I'm really dissapointed that no german girl has reached the semi-final, okay Lisicki is still injured and Petkovic is now injured but i've expected more from Goerges, Kerber and Barthel.
Sharapova vs Stosur was easily the best match this year so far, over 3 hours, the quality throughout was outstanding, so many great winners and not many big mistakes from both.
Good to see that Maria is still inside Stosur's head (10 wins in 10 matches)
Three boys........no wonder Kvitova was there
Quarter-final
Nadal 6-2 6-2 Tipsarevic
Verdasco 4-2 Retired Nishikori
Ferrer 6-7 7-6 6-3 Ferrer
Raonic 6-4 7-6 Murray
Murray had no interest to win the match imo.
Anyway this was a massive win for Raonic.
WTA Stuttgart
Quarter-final
Azarenka 6-4 6-7 7-5 Barthel
A.Radwanska 3-6 6-2 6-3 Na Li
Kvitova 6-4 6-4 Kerber
Sharapova 6-7 7-6 7-5 Stosur
I'm really dissapointed that no german girl has reached the semi-final, okay Lisicki is still injured and Petkovic is now injured but i've expected more from Goerges, Kerber and Barthel.
Sharapova vs Stosur was easily the best match this year so far, over 3 hours, the quality throughout was outstanding, so many great winners and not many big mistakes from both.
Good to see that Maria is still inside Stosur's head (10 wins in 10 matches)
Three boys........no wonder Kvitova was there
ATP Barcelona
Semi-final
Nadal 6-0 6-4 Verdasco
Ferrer 7-6 7-6 Raonic
Nadal has won now 50 of his last 52 sets on clay
Ferrer was really awesome in both tie-breaks.
Nadal vs Ferrer will be still ...........they should just hold the trophy presentation tomorrow
WTA Stuttgart
Semi-final
Azarenka 6-1 6-3 A.Radwanska
Kvitova 4-6 6-7 Sharapova
Brilliant match from Sharapova
Hopefully she beats Azarenka this time!!!
Semi-final
Nadal 6-0 6-4 Verdasco
Ferrer 7-6 7-6 Raonic
Nadal has won now 50 of his last 52 sets on clay
Ferrer was really awesome in both tie-breaks.
Nadal vs Ferrer will be still
...........they should just hold the trophy presentation tomorrow WTA Stuttgart
Semi-final
Azarenka 6-1 6-3 A.Radwanska
Kvitova 4-6 6-7 Sharapova
Brilliant match from Sharapova
Hopefully she beats Azarenka this time!!!
Rafa just became the only player EVER to win two tournaments 7 times.
Just beat Ferrer in a brilliant final. Ferrer had 5 set points in the first set and couldn't take it and he served for the second set and couldn't take that as well.
Just beat Ferrer in a brilliant final. Ferrer had 5 set points in the first set and couldn't take it and he served for the second set and couldn't take that as well.
ATP Barcelona
Final
Nadal 7-6 7-5 Ferrer
I'm glad that i haven't watched this boring final.
However congrats Nadal!!!!
WTA Stuttgart
Final
Azarenka 1-6 4-6 Sharapova
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssss
Very impressive week for Sharapova, she has played great tennis and has beaten three French Open contenders.
Final
Nadal 7-6 7-5 Ferrer
I'm glad that i haven't watched this boring final.
However congrats Nadal!!!!
WTA Stuttgart
Final
Azarenka 1-6 4-6 Sharapova
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssss
Very impressive week for Sharapova, she has played great tennis and has beaten three French Open contenders.
Boring final? Maybe you should have watched it before blindly commenting.
Raonic just took the first set off Fed. He's been absolutely unplayable on serve in his two matches so far. 41/41 points won when his first serve lands in.