What say ye caftards, who is gonna win it this year? Nadal obviously is the sensible bet, but neither Federer or Djokovic can be ruled out. My bold prediction is that Nadal will be knocked out before the final, leaving Federer a relatively clear run at it.
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I think Federer gets it together after his problems and gets the one thing which eludes him.
I just hope they meet again the last match was quality. Battles to be savoured.
Djokovic survived a scare, Kuerten retires and Harkleroad will be in playboy. Nice opening day of tennis.
Ivanovic won yesterday, right?
Ladies Singles is a complete lottery. Could be anyones.
My outside bet is Alize Cornet who won the Girls in 2007 at Roland Garros. Local French Girl and is coming into Roland Garros with form.
On the Men's side - I'd love to see Murray get to a Final, but he is going backwards since getting rid of Brad Gilbert. More Chance of Roddick beating Federer then there is of Murray doing anything here.
So any of the Big three for me and I'd love to see Djorkovic do it.
My outside bet is Alize Cornet who won the Girls in 2007 at Roland Garros. Local French Girl and is coming into Roland Garros with form.
On the Men's side - I'd love to see Murray get to a Final, but he is going backwards since getting rid of Brad Gilbert. More Chance of Roddick beating Federer then there is of Murray doing anything here.
So any of the Big three for me and I'd love to see Djorkovic do it.
Hoping Novak makes it all away.
Like Baz said, the womens Open is completely open now that Henin is out. Personally I hope Ana Ivanovic wins it, but only because we have a fling going on.
Would love for Federer to finally win Roland Garros, but will be surprised if he does. He`s had a tough year, and Nadal is still the clear favourite on clay.
Would love for Federer to finally win Roland Garros, but will be surprised if he does. He`s had a tough year, and Nadal is still the clear favourite on clay.
1990 Andres Gomez ECU
1991 Jim Courier USA
1992 Jim Courier USA
1993 Sergi Bruguera ESP
1994 Sergi Bruguera ESP
1995 Thomas Muster AUT
1996 Yevgeny Kafelnikov RUS
1997 Gustavo Kuerten BRA
1998 Carlos Moya ESP
1999 Andre Agassi USA
2000 Gustavo Kuerten BRA
2001 Gustavo Kuerten BRA
2002 Albert Costa ESP
2003 Juan Carlos Ferrero ESP
2004 Gaston Gaudio ARG
2005 Rafael Nadal ESP
2006 Rafael Nadal ESP
2007 Rafael Nadal ESP
From the last 17 years only Courier, Kafelnikov and Aggasi are not "clay specialist". Would really like if Federer manages to win but I can´t see Nadal slipping here. Well unless his blisters won´t reduce his abilities.
1991 Jim Courier USA
1992 Jim Courier USA
1993 Sergi Bruguera ESP
1994 Sergi Bruguera ESP
1995 Thomas Muster AUT
1996 Yevgeny Kafelnikov RUS
1997 Gustavo Kuerten BRA
1998 Carlos Moya ESP
1999 Andre Agassi USA
2000 Gustavo Kuerten BRA
2001 Gustavo Kuerten BRA
2002 Albert Costa ESP
2003 Juan Carlos Ferrero ESP
2004 Gaston Gaudio ARG
2005 Rafael Nadal ESP
2006 Rafael Nadal ESP
2007 Rafael Nadal ESP
From the last 17 years only Courier, Kafelnikov and Aggasi are not "clay specialist". Would really like if Federer manages to win but I can´t see Nadal slipping here. Well unless his blisters won´t reduce his abilities.
Federer to go out before the quarters.
Who's doing the picks thing?
Who's doing the picks thing?
Nadal and Ivanovic.
You are!
Seriously though, I could probably do some of them, but I can`t guarantee that I`ll be online enough to follow it up properly.
I can't see anyone else but Nadal winning it in the mens.
As for the women's with Henin retiring, I feel Jankovic might just win her first Grand Slam.
As for the women's with Henin retiring, I feel Jankovic might just win her first Grand Slam.
Hmm, I have the BBC coverage on, rain has stopped play, the commentators have left but the mics are still on, so I can only hear the sounds of rainfall. And I'm too lazy to go and turn the channel over. This is not good
It gets worse, the rain has stopped. Now its French people whistling and slow clapping
is benzema playing ?
No, he only wants to play in the Italian and Spanish Opens.
no more tennis today
i was enjoying watching mauresmo Vs olga
i was enjoying watching mauresmo Vs olga
i thought wimbledon was the ultimate
Nadal vs Belluci now
Looking a good game.
Looking a good game.
Nadal will win. He is way better than Federer and Djokovic on clay.
Game, set and match Nadal.
Looked quite a good game in the first set, some good tennis played, but in the end he was no match for Nadal.
But he's name to look out for in the future, Bellucci.
Edit: Djokovic through too.
Looked quite a good game in the first set, some good tennis played, but in the end he was no match for Nadal.
But he's name to look out for in the future, Bellucci.
Edit: Djokovic through too.
Murray's on. Looking more aggressive.
Federer has a clear run to the semis. Only one player ranked above 27 in his quarter, and he is a fellow Swiss so probably won't have the nerve to try and upset Roger.
Then Davydenko or Ferrer or someone not as good.
Then Davydenko or Ferrer or someone not as good.
Easy win for an adventurous Murray. 6-4 6-0 6-4.
Murray was brilliant but he'll be crap in his next game, still too inconsistent.
Is there anywhere you can find a decent stream to these matches? It has to be good quality, or else I won`t see the ball.
Not sure ruben, tennis is bad for streams because the quality is often shoddy which makes it impossible to watch. I guess you don't live in the UK?
No, Norway. The apartment I currently live in doesn`t have Eurosport and none of the Norwegian channels show anything but Wimbledon.
Sadly too true. He's yong and lernin too though.
Mauresmo vs Suarez Navarro
Completely defies the purpose of watching women's tennis. Both could pass off as men ffs.
Completely defies the purpose of watching women's tennis. Both could pass off as men ffs.
James Blake out
I try not to be so hetro about it but watching womens tennis involving such ugly women just makes me go through the whole match feeling slightly ill. Give me Ana Ivanovic anyday. Or Kournikova, she was great but shit at tennis
Brad
where is the contest???
where is the contest???
Too early for the contest IMO. We usually start with the last 16 don`t we?
Serena Williams is out, the women's draw is looking pretty weak at this stage.
What a bitter goodbye for Fabrice Santoro. He always seemed like a decent guy.
Poor showing from Serena today.
When is the Federer vs Ancic match?
Who cares Andy Murray is playing right now!