And Rafa takes it!! Blog up soon 
1 Jul. 4, 2010 10:41am
Re: How about that Rafa??? (5 replies, posted in Wimbledon)
2 Jun. 1, 2010 2:29pm
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
My predictions for this year are in absolute shreds and tatters. This prediction malarky is tricky!
I can't believe what Soderling has managed to achieve, I really didn't give him much of a chance.
Nadal/Soderling? I can't see Rafa being sent home before the finals.
Unless....
3 Jun. 1, 2010 12:45pm
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
Read it and weep, SODERLING WINS.
I just may be writing a blog on that epic match tonight, keep an eye out guys....
4 May. 31, 2010 7:54am
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gWXXSEv … re=channel
He can't sing, but ten out of ten for effort for Soderling's ABBA karaoke.
Gotta love a Swedish tennis player in drag.
5 May. 29, 2010 3:51pm
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
I think he's very much an entertainer, he loves the limelight when he can show off in it. I think he's quite a comfortable guy whether he is talking about his past or strutting his stuff on a catwalk in tight shorts (search it on youtube), I don't think he's particularly shy or reluctant to be in the public eye. I imagine he was a precocious child, his brothers look a little more shy. Not complaining, I love the guy I wonder how his TV role is going as King Aleksander Karadjordjevic?
I noticed he was blowing his nose a lot during his match, I bet he is hoping the weather will remain damp so that the pollen levels don't rise.
Hm, not sure about Gulbis. Depends whether his background trips him up as an un-motivator.
6 May. 29, 2010 3:24pm
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
Aiur wrote:
SophieG wrote:Anyone want to see something I can guarantee you will find either
a) hilarious
b) deeply disturbing.I'd have to go with hilarious, but see for yourself
Wayyyyyy too much touching there for my liking.
A lot of touching indeed, anyone know if Nole is still together with his girlfriend or whether he is trying to tell us something with this video?
Makes me laugh, I do love Djokovic. Anyone seen any of the other karaoke videos?
7 May. 29, 2010 1:56pm
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
Anyone want to see something I can guarantee you will find either
a) hilarious
b) deeply disturbing.
I'd have to go with hilarious, but see for yourself
8 May. 28, 2010 3:45pm
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
DonDenman wrote:
I, too, was surprised at how easily Murray handled Baghdatis, even though clay is not Marcos' best surface. Apparently Murray is starting to get a feel for the dirt. However, Berdych is a different proposition from Bags. I cannot imagine Murray winning that one. He does continue to surprise, however.
Yes, the Spanish have ruled at RG most of the time for a long time: Spanish players have won 9 of the last 17 to be exact. Of course, Rafa won 4 of those. Bruguera won twice and Ferrero, Moya and Albert Costa won once each. Ferrero certainly might have won more if he hadn't injured his finger.
In that same period, South Americans have won 4 -- but Guga Kuerten won 3 of those. Of the remaining 4 winners, 3 were European: Federer, Kafelnikov and Muster. But the latter two won in '95 and '96, so except for Fed last year, a non-Spanish European hasn't won this tournament in a long time. The other winner was Agassi in '99.
So the Spanish rule the French (Open, that is).
I, too, miss Delpo. I loved the comment "I miss the guy's lanky frame flying all over the court in a way that seems physically impossible." One of the problems guys that big will always have on the tennis tour is durability, for obvious reasons related to physics. We can only hope that he recovers this year, that he returns to his previous form, and that his body holds up.
If all those things happen, I think he will be #1 in the world eventually. He has a far greater upside than the Djoker or even Murray IMHO. I also continue to think that Gulbis may challenge for that spot one day, but we'll have to wait and see about that one.
Yes, I think Delpo has more of a chance at hitting the highs of ranking world no. 1 than Djokovic, maybe. I think if Djokovic wins a grand slam and gets a pick-up from that then things may start to happen, but who knows.
Well it's like watching a rather tall and athletic spider on the court when Delpo plays, I swear it's not possible for a man of that size and limb-length to be able to move that quickly. I'll always remember at Wimbledon how he ran to return a sneaky drop shot, missed it, but couldn't stop running, so leapt over the net as though it were a mere piece of string on the floor. It's that dedication to shots that a man his size usually will never win that really impresses upon me when it comes to del Potro. More than anything I'm disappointed I won't have a chance of seeing him at the ATP World Tour Finals this year. I do miss him, but there's definitely a strong hope for his future if he keeps his body in check.
I think Gulbis is a pretty interesting character, but that he has a long way to go before being a challenge to the top 5. It's certainly not impossible though, I guess we have to start looking for those kinds of players as they will soon be on their rise to replace some of those lingering at the top now....
I'm not sure about Murray vs. Berdych. Murray is doing better on clay but I don't think better equals anything too close to the title. I suppose we shall have to see, who knows.
9 May. 28, 2010 3:21pm
Topic: The Future of Roland Garros (2 replies, posted in French Open)
What do people think about the possibility of moving Roland Garros? I discussed this in one of my recent blogs and Ican't help but think (the sentimental fool that I am) that it would be tragic to see the event have to move.
Then again, I suppose all tennis organisations have to move with times. It just seems such a shame....
10 May. 28, 2010 2:36pm
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
DonDenman wrote:
Both Roddick and Isner have been good choices so far this year, but neither is anything even vaguely close to a contender. Roddick will almost certainly lose to David Ferrer in R16 and Isner will most likely go out to Berdych in his next match. Even if I'm right, both players will have done extremely well for modern American players at Roland Garros.
I took no American players on my RG men's team this year and almost certainly won't do it next year, either. The stats of American male players on red dirt are absolutely awful. It's a different game from hard courts.
It helps to have grown up playing on clay. Until we start exposing our young players to clay on a regular basis, we will continue to lose more than we win at the French.
Definitely. There's a reason why the European players dominate on the clay; they have the stuff under their feet from an early age. The Spaniards in particular churn out player after player that rules the clay.
I have to say, I was surprised to see the Baghdatis/Murray scoreline today. I thought he would cause more problems for Murray, particularly since the guy was nackered after his battle against Gasquet. We shall just have to see whether Berdych can be more of a tricky customer.
Djokovic played well today, what a relief.
You know who I missed? Delpo. I miss the guy's lanky frame flying all over the court in a way that seems physically impossible. It was the French Open last year when I started to fall in love with watching him play, it's such a shame that he isn't here now and will probably not be able to defend is US Open title.
11 May. 25, 2010 4:22am
Re: OUCH! (40 replies, posted in French Open)
I had Richard Gasquet as winning too, *sigh*
I thought he'd have the steel over a slightly wobbly Murray. Still don't think Andy will get too far, clay isn't his favourite surface and he has had a real dip since the AO finals. But still, disappointed that what I thought was a canny prediction went into the mud!
12 May. 20, 2010 1:39pm
Re: HERE WE GOOOO!!!!! (22 replies, posted in French Open)
Yes he does tend to, unfortunately. He lets his emotions dictate his attitude, then his play becomes worse, the emotions drop again, and then everything goes downhill from there.
I really want him to do well, he is a fantastic player and such a funny, entertaining guy. Let's hope his sinuses clear up before Rolland Garros!
13 May. 20, 2010 12:03pm
Topic: ATP World Tour Finals 2010 (1 replies, posted in Other Tournaments)
I just got some tickets for this year's ATP World Tour Finals!! After having such an amazing time last year, I thought I should definitely get some for this year. I'll be there on the very first night, and hopefully am going to try to get some more on another day too, if money and time allow!
If anyone is going to be in London around then or lives in the UK, I'd suggest getting some tickets. It's a fantastic event, every match has world-class players, and you can guarantee to see at least one player you like, made even more likely by the doubles match you get to see too. The O2 arena is decked out with as many restaurants and entertainment facilities as you would care to imagine, and the practice court is in full view for everyone to see the players warm up. Plus, the arena really does live up to its promise as a modern arena where you can see everything from every seat in the house. I was on level 4, the cheapest seating option, but was right above everything and staring straight down the middle of the court. The big screens help when things are close to the line!
I promise I don't work for ATP World Tour finals or the O2 or anything 
Just wanted to encourage anyone who was thinking about going to grab some tickets, it's a fantastic event and I'm glad something like this has come to Britain.
14 May. 11, 2010 7:47am
Re: HERE WE GOOOO!!!!! (22 replies, posted in French Open)
tennisguy44349 wrote:
Im also leaning towards Nadal. He's looking great going into roland garros with titles in rome, monte carlo, and maybe even in madrid. I also think fernando verdasco is goin to go far this year. He made to the final of monte carlo and won barcelona, so he should maybe make it to the semi's. I don't know how federer is gonna do because he hasn't been looking too good since the australian open. Is this a sign that federer may be no more?
Hmm, I don't think. Everybody thought Federer was no more after the 2009 Australian Open, and looked what happened the rest of the year, hardly shoddy.
15 May. 9, 2010 6:15am
Re: HERE WE GOOOO!!!!! (22 replies, posted in French Open)
I am ridiculously excited too. I'm predicting Nadal to win, but who knows, last year's was a bit of a shocker.
How are your predictions tennisguy?
16 Apr. 28, 2010 6:52am
Topic: Federer beaten by Gulbis (3 replies, posted in Other Tournaments)
Bit of a shocker here ladies and gents, but Roger Federer was taken down by Ernests Gulbis in the first round of the Rome Masters.
I'm sure that's a sign of the apocalypse...
17 Feb. 1, 2010 6:44pm
Re: By George he won it (7 replies, posted in Australian Open)
It's the effortlessness with which he does everything that amazes me. It's been there throughout all of his career but it has been pretty spectacular as of late; how many athletes could have twin girls who travel with him everywhere and yet continue at his former breath-taking level?
Did anyone see his press conferences? He just seems so relaxed and chilled with life at the moment, I am faintly jealous!
18 Jan. 31, 2010 9:16am
Re: By George he won it (7 replies, posted in Australian Open)
Congrats
Er well first we have to a few dozen speeches from sponsors, then the runner up needs to get the big silver plate, start to cry, and then you can come out and make your speech, then you and the runner up need to stand in front of a bank of photographers and smile for the cameras.
I'm kidding, I have no idea when the prizes are given out, but well done anyway!
19 Jan. 31, 2010 8:08am
Topic: By George he won it (7 replies, posted in Australian Open)
Expect my blog on the men's finals to be up in the next hour, but I just couldn't wait to start talking about Roger Federer's win today.
What a win. He truly is a champion.
20 Jan. 27, 2010 9:36am
Topic: Your winners (5 replies, posted in Australian Open)
Hey guys.
Now the tournament's really steaming ahead, I was wondering who people thought will eventually come out victor??
Im thinking....Justine Henin and then....Roger Federer.
21 Jan. 26, 2010 7:17pm
Re: Bode Miller: Can he hit like he skis? (6 replies, posted in Other Tournaments)
With wit like that I had better watch out, or you may get my job 
This was the first I had heard of this, sounds interesting though.
Djokovic's family were big on skiing, his parents were ski instructors and met on the slopes! So who knows, maybe there's a link somewhere between skiing and tennis...
I hope he does well. The whole playoff thing sounds an interesting idea in and of itself!
22 Jan. 24, 2010 3:01pm
Re: austalian open 2010 (41 replies, posted in Australian Open)
It was a wrist injury, I think. Got into his head. Sorry I cant be much help, but I only really saw the post-match interview and he said he is off to the doctors to get it checked out again, then he's going to take a bit of a rest.
I thought Delpo would go far too, but I think it is just one of those things. Fingers crossed that the injury is resolved, I love watching him play.
23 Jan. 24, 2010 4:51am
Re: austalian open 2010 (41 replies, posted in Australian Open)
Oh delpo, delpo, delpo. Why?!
Oh well. I've got my fingers crossed forNadal in the quarters. I'm sure no-one is surprised by that.
What do others think?
24 Jan. 20, 2010 11:52am
Re: sharapova lost T_T (4 replies, posted in Australian Open)
Ouch Chadshack, that is tough luck to have those two particular players on your team! I don't think anyone saw those two particular howlers coming.
25 Jan. 19, 2010 3:14pm
Re: Federer/Andreev First Round Match (3 replies, posted in Australian Open)
The last time I flew was on Ryanair and the highlight was the selling of some bizarre smokeless cigarettes, so I am jealous that another airline is showing tennis on their flights! 
No, unfortunately I didn't catch the match, but I have read the reports and it sounds thrilling.
Federer seems to be doing this more and more; trailing at the beginning then kicking up to that amazing gear of his. I guess it works, but it does give him some scares, like today,