The Tennis Thread (Part 5) - Sport

ellieb123 · 02-09-2009, 21:39

Just when I think I couldn't like him any more than I do:

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Marat Safin on criticism of his sister Dinara: "Everybody is giving her hard time. 'Why is she number one?' 'Is she a real number one or not?' 'She made eight double faults, 43 unforced errors.' 'She struggled, almost lost to an 18-year-old.' Who cares? I mean, she's number one in the world. On this ranking, she's number one. Serena, even though she won two Grand Slams this year, she's number two. Sorry, but that's the way. Deal with that."

More from Safin on Dinara: "Personally, I'm really like, I have to protect her. She deserves a little bit more than what she's getting right now. You can't imagine how crazy she is about sport. I don't think there is one person in the world more professional than her."

Admin Edit: This thread is a continuation of The Tennis Thread (Part 4)

fab cesc · 02-09-2009, 21:50

I was wondering how long it would be until the mods split this thread. Good play there from Simon to save the break points against him

EPY · 02-09-2009, 22:00

Ohh Part 5!

del Potro is breezing past Monaco.

footygirl · 02-09-2009, 22:08

I'd rather like del Potro to get knocked out

Villa · 02-09-2009, 22:12

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Originally Posted by footygirl

I'd rather like del Potro to get knocked out

At the USO or literally?

footygirl · 02-09-2009, 22:15

The US Open will do - Kim on course for a meeting with Venus if Kim beats Flipkens and Venus beats Magdalena Rybarikova

Villa · 02-09-2009, 22:19

Same here it'd make life a lot easier for Murray should he get to the QF.

footygirl · 02-09-2009, 22:30

Well nKarlovic is out, Wawrinka is out - that makes things a bit better for a start

Sib69 · 02-09-2009, 22:37

i don't like delpo, but it would be dull without him, so i'm hoping he wins tonight. which he will do

footygirl · 02-09-2009, 22:43

Who have Greg and Annabel tipped to win both singles titles

EPY · 02-09-2009, 22:47

I must be the only one on this thread that actually likes Delpo...

I just like his quirky mannerisms, the thing he does to his shorts (although I haven't seen him do that for a while), his slow stroll up to the line to see if the ball was in/out. I find him quite funny.

He's not a bad tennis player either.

Paulo 313 · 02-09-2009, 23:07

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Originally Posted by ellieb123

Just when I think I couldn't like him any more than I do:

Admin Edit: This thread is a continuation of The Tennis Thread (Part 4)

Brillant, when did he say this ellie ??

fab cesc · 02-09-2009, 23:07

How come they are showing replays of the Safin and Nadal matches aswell as the Del Potro game on two channels but not showing the Hewitt match?

Paulo 313 · 02-09-2009, 23:08

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Originally Posted by footygirl

Who have Greg and Annabel tipped to win both singles titles

Im not sure, is it just me are is Greg very critical of the female tennis players ??

vicky2424 · 02-09-2009, 23:45

Wow! Is it wrong that one of the most exciting parts of my day is coming back and seeing we have The Tennis Thread (Part 5)???

So glad Rafa won, how did Richie seem, been to the cinema so missed the match?

Stunty · 03-09-2009, 00:30

Federer under pressure there, a couple of set points down and he just brings out the big serve. He's now broken Greul and will be serving for the set himself.

Do like John Lloyd's commentary with his insights into the game and interesting info.

Watching a match earlier with a couple of US commentators and it was dire.

Paulo 313 · 03-09-2009, 00:44

Wow this is Great where has this Gruel fella been ?? 3.0 up in the 3rd unlucky to lose the last set

i for 1 am cheering him on !

fab cesc · 03-09-2009, 00:48

Greul's playing very well here, he deserves one set at least for his efforts

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fab cesc · 03-09-2009, 00:52

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Originally Posted by Stunty

Federer under pressure there, a couple of set points down and he just brings out the big serve. He's now broken Greul and will be serving for the set himself.

Do like John Lloyd's commentary with his insights into the game and interesting info.

Watching a match earlier with a couple of US commentators and it was dire.

I can't remember which match it was earlier but i had to press the mute button as i couldn't put up with their comments anymore, i've had to do that 3 times today actually

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Originally Posted by Paulo 313

Wow this is Great where has this Gruel fella been ?? 3.0 up in the 3rd unlucky to lose the last set

i for 1 am cheering him on !

I only know about him thanks to doing abit of research for the prediction comp but in what i've seen of his previous matches he has impressed me

Stunty · 03-09-2009, 00:53

Even though fed in 1-4 down in this set I still think he will come back and win it. He just took his foot off the pedal, however Gruel is playing really well.

Paulo 313 · 03-09-2009, 00:57

I know Fed will win this match of course but it is great to see a unkown give the number 1 seed a tough time

im not a federer fan so anyone that plays well against him ii,ll support !!

Stunty · 03-09-2009, 00:57

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Originally Posted by fab cesc

I can't remember which match it was earlier but i had to press the mute button as i couldn't put up with their comments anymore, i've had to do that 3 times today actually

Glad I was not the only one.

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Originally Posted by fab cesc

I only know about him thanks to doing abit of research for the prediction comp but in what i've seen of his previous matches he has impressed me

'Research'

....... and I thought it was a guesing game.

Only joking fab, I do take it seriously I promise you.

fab cesc · 03-09-2009, 01:08

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Originally Posted by Stunty

Glad I was not the only one.

'Research'

....... and I thought it was a guesing game.

Only joking fab, I do take it seriously I promise you.

I should of known you were guessing, no way you would have done so well today using your own tennis knowledge

Lushness · 03-09-2009, 01:14

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Originally Posted by footygirl

Missed the Venus match - how did she perform

I watched this, Venus played well, but was pushed hard by Beth at times but Venus wasn't ever in trouble really, pretty much routine and much better than the first round scare!

Paulo 313 · 03-09-2009, 01:20

time for Sexy Serena

02-09-2009, 21:50	#2
fab cesc Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7,045	I was wondering how long it would be until the mods split this thread. Good play there from Simon to save the break points against him

02-09-2009, 22:00	#3
EPY Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Swansea Services: Virgin Media Posts: 3,113	Ohh Part 5! del Potro is breezing past Monaco.

02-09-2009, 22:08	#4
footygirl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sportyland Services: winning money Posts: 12,056	I'd rather like del Potro to get knocked out

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footygirl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sportyland Services: winning money Posts: 12,056	The US Open will do - Kim on course for a meeting with Venus if Kim beats Flipkens and Venus beats Magdalena Rybarikova

02-09-2009, 22:19	#7
Villa Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,829	Same here it'd make life a lot easier for Murray should he get to the QF.

02-09-2009, 22:30	#8
footygirl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sportyland Services: winning money Posts: 12,056	Well nKarlovic is out, Wawrinka is out - that makes things a bit better for a start

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Sib69 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jedward Land :) Posts: 5,197	i don't like delpo, but it would be dull without him, so i'm hoping he wins tonight. which he will do

02-09-2009, 22:43	#10
footygirl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sportyland Services: winning money Posts: 12,056	Who have Greg and Annabel tipped to win both singles titles

02-09-2009, 22:47	#11
EPY Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Swansea Services: Virgin Media Posts: 3,113	I must be the only one on this thread that actually likes Delpo... I just like his quirky mannerisms, the thing he does to his shorts (although I haven't seen him do that for a while), his slow stroll up to the line to see if the ball was in/out. I find him quite funny. He's not a bad tennis player either.

02-09-2009, 23:07	#13
fab cesc Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7,045	How come they are showing replays of the Safin and Nadal matches aswell as the Del Potro game on two channels but not showing the Hewitt match?

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vicky2424 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a sticky wicket probably Services: Top-notch tennis match predictions Posts: 2,456	Wow! Is it wrong that one of the most exciting parts of my day is coming back and seeing we have The Tennis Thread (Part 5)??? So glad Rafa won, how did Richie seem, been to the cinema so missed the match?

03-09-2009, 00:30	#16
Stunty Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 19,795	Federer under pressure there, a couple of set points down and he just brings out the big serve. He's now broken Greul and will be serving for the set himself. Do like John Lloyd's commentary with his insights into the game and interesting info. Watching a match earlier with a couple of US commentators and it was dire.

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Paulo 313 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dublin Services: I love Emma Catherwood Posts: 2,197	Wow this is Great where has this Gruel fella been ?? 3.0 up in the 3rd unlucky to lose the last set i for 1 am cheering him on !

03-09-2009, 00:48	#18
fab cesc Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7,045	Greul's playing very well here, he deserves one set at least for his efforts .

03-09-2009, 00:53	#20
Stunty Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 19,795	Even though fed in 1-4 down in this set I still think he will come back and win it. He just took his foot off the pedal, however Gruel is playing really well.

03-09-2009, 00:57	#21
Paulo 313 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dublin Services: I love Emma Catherwood Posts: 2,197	I know Fed will win this match of course but it is great to see a unkown give the number 1 seed a tough time im not a federer fan so anyone that plays well against him ii,ll support !!

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Paulo 313 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dublin Services: I love Emma Catherwood Posts: 2,197	time for Sexy Serena