Roland Garros - Day 10

by bogbrush Mon 04 Jun 2012, 9:56 pm

First topic message reminder :

Thought I'd take my turn.

Djokovic v Tsonga.

Could stretch Noles nerves, as he'll have the crowd very much against him, which he's been known to be a bit funny about. Djokovic in 4.

Federer v Del Potro.

Fed may approach this with more confidence than he would have Berdych, as he seems to have been owning JMDP this year. Then again, he did him up like a kipper at AO 2009 and was lucky to get past him at the French. The cold damp conditions may help Del Boy too. However I think Federer will move the big man around more than he likes. Fed in 4, maybe 5 though I think it may be one of those annoying matches where he looks weak.

Do I have to do the Womens? No, I should;

Cibulkova v Stosaur

Stosaur. In 3 interminable sets.

Errani v Kerber

I have no idea who these people are.

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:48 pm

Wonder if CC saw Federer tell that stupid fan to shut up? Whistle

by Chydremion Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:49 pm

Federer moving like a potato sack.

by kemet Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:49 pm

It's just not to be for Roger today. He may as well start preparing for the grasscourt season.

by LuvSports! Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:49 pm

no fair this will ruin my day

by Mad for Chelsea Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:50 pm

Fed in deep trouble, you have to say DelPo deserved that TB, he was playing the more enterprising tennis. Tsonga with a nice hold from 15-30 down to lead 4-3. Crucial set this Very Happy

by Sport Junkie Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:50 pm

Fed angry, 2 set down, r we going 2 c tennis drama, an epic 5 set thriller ?
Fed need 2 raise his level 1st.

by bogbrush Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:50 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Wonder if CC saw Federer tell that stupid fan to shut up?

Yeah, he'll have that stand equal to playing up injuries. Rolling Eyes

by Jahu Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:50 pm

There's no power in Feds game, no mixing up, instead of running down Delpo, he is engaging in silly rallies. He should give it up quickly and go home and get ready for W.

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:50 pm

Both guys absolutely crushing the ball.

Mountain to climb for Fed.

by **laverfan** Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:51 pm

Federer should be penalised for shouting at the fan. Run

PS: Very similar to USO 09, the way he is frustrated. Crying or Very sad

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:51 pm

bogbrush wrote:
legendkillarV2 wrote:Wonder if CC saw Federer tell that stupid fan to shut up?
Yeah, he'll have that stand equal to playing up injuries.

I would've done the same as Fed though. The French really showing themselves to be the most retarded fans in the tennis world, though Eurosport has them as the most intelligent.

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:52 pm

Come on Jahu,

this match is far from over.

Fed's not gonna roll over

by bogbrush Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:52 pm

Jahu wrote:There's no power in Feds game, no mixing up, instead of running down Delpo, he is engaging in silly rallies. He should give it up quickly and go home and get ready for W.

My thoughts entirely. Why does he do this thing where he plays to the strength?

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:52 pm

laverfan wrote:Federer should be penalised for shouting at the fan.

He should be fined for not saying it in French Wink

by **laverfan** Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:53 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:
laverfan wrote:Federer should be penalised for shouting at the fan.

He should be fined for not saying it in French

by LuvSports! Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:54 pm

what did he say?

by luciusmann Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:55 pm

If Fed is going to go, he's going to go fighting down, I think Fed has no choice but to raise his game or otherwise his RG is over.

by kemet Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:56 pm

bogbrush wrote:
Jahu wrote:There's no power in Feds game, no mixing up, instead of running down Delpo, he is engaging in silly rallies. He should give it up quickly and go home and get ready for W.
My thoughts entirely. Why does he do this thing where he plays to the strength?

Because he is stubborn and egotistical. He his trying to show more machismo.

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:56 pm

Owwwww some BP's for Fed. Turning the tide I hope.

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:58 pm

Fed breaks. C'mon.

by LuvSports! Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:58 pm

AALLLLLLLEEEZZZZZZZZZZ

by Mad for Chelsea Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:58 pm

Del Potro DFs on the second of them Doh

by Jahu Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:59 pm

Break for Fed.

His serve is not working, at 51% thats no good in this level of game.

Now Fed will take this set quickly, Delpo will relax then gun him down on next set.

Conditions look faster then previous match and Fed should be flying Crying or Very sad

by Mad for Chelsea Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:59 pm

Del Po gone a bit walkabout at the moment, chance for Fed to make something of it Very Happy

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:59 pm

LuvSports! wrote:what did he say?

Told a fan to shut up during the TB when a slice from Feds landed in and the moron shouted out before it even landed

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 4:59 pm

There's very little in this match.

All it will take for it to turn around is a slight blip from DP - I don't think he can sustain the form of the first two sets for much longer

by **laverfan** Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:01 pm

Federer is not playing well either, Emanci. It just takes a small blip and Federer is done and dusted. Crying or Very sad

by LuvSports! Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:01 pm

COOMMMMEEEE ONNNNNN!!!!!

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:01 pm

Federer has been so passive on the FH today.

Consolidates the break.

by Jahu Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:01 pm

Emancipator, yeah Delpo going down a little, lets hope so.

by luciusmann Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:02 pm

Both the quarters today are quite exciting, I'm especially surprised the Tsonga-Djokovic match is so close.

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:02 pm

The Wozniacki advert. They changed it from 'how does the no.1 player in the world' to 'one of the number 1 players'

Brilliant!

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:02 pm

Whats the Tsonga score?

by Jahu Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:03 pm

Djoko/TS 5:5

by luciusmann Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:03 pm

5-5 in the third set

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:04 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:

The Wozniacki advert. They changed it from 'how does the no.1 player in the world' to 'one of the number 1 players'

Brilliant!

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:04 pm

Tsonga plays some brilliant shots and then follows it with a total crap shot.

by Jahu Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:04 pm

Delpo seems to be needing a medic this last game?

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:04 pm

Considering Del Potro has been Federer's whipping boy this season, who can begrudge him his two sets.

It will also be good to have an in-form Del Potro challenging for a berth in the top four echelon.

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:05 pm

Djokovic being booed for insisting a shot was out.

All these tennis players showing poor form. What next Rolling Eyes

by **laverfan** Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:05 pm

Weather is another factor. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2988507

Rain around 20:00 local so roughly two hours remain. He should try and finish it today.

by Jahu Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:06 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:Djokovic being booed for insisting a shot was out.

All these tennis players showing poor form. What next

Murray winning W. censored

by Jahu Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:08 pm

Come on Tsongaaaa

by LuvSports! Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:08 pm

damnnn itttt needs easy holds

by LuvSports! Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:09 pm

NOOO!O!!!!!

by luciusmann Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:10 pm

Shoot, I did feel Fed needed a double break to be sure in this set and now I know why I felt that!

by CAS Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:10 pm

I dont think I have ever flicked between two matches as much as I have today

by Guest Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:10 pm

Tsonga won't beat Djokovic, but will he take the match into a fifth set?

by luciusmann Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:11 pm

Same here too CAS, both matches are developing well...!

by kemet Tue 05 Jun 2012, 5:11 pm

Roger only just held there. He seems incapable of raising his level. He is hanging on by the skin of his teeth.

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