*Official* Tennis Thread

[Simon]

Sorry to those who took my advice on Kristof Vliegen, what a disapointing showing. At least my other smokay to go far Stanislas Wawrinka is still alive...

 

[Jono]

LOL @ Jonas Bjorkman's talk with the chair umpire.

"Since the new rules came in place, you do nothing"

 

[Simon]

LOL @ Jonas Bjorkman's talk with the chair umpire.

"Since the new rules came in place, you do nothing"

haha what a gun...

 

[ash chaulk]

golovin into 2nd round

 

[Jono]

golovin into 2nd round

Was at that match, she was wearing a very nice orange. Plus she was playing Smashnova, who has the greatest tennis name ever.

 

[Matteh]

"I don't need to practice any more, I've been playing tennis a long time."

Roger Federer jokes (we think) during his on-court interview after demolishing Jonas Bjorkman

Fairplay.

 

[Johnners]

Fairplay.

haha yeah, saw that, was quite funny tbh

 

[Jono]

Safin down 2 sets to 1, reeeeeeeeediculous. He better not lose and prevent us from a 3rd round showdown between him and Roddick.

I love Safin for his unpredictability, but at times its bloody irritating

 

[Pratters]

Even though Safin has been poor in the game so far, I am loving how Sela has been playing. Certainly seems better than some one who is currently ranked 200 some thing - good gound strokes and particularly good ability to hit winners.

 

[Jono]

There are three different matches viewable on Australian TV right now, and Safin vs. Sela isn't one of them.

Safin serving for the 4th set now, come on Marat!

 

[Pratters]

Ridiculous really Jono. Brilliant match this over all. 15-30 on Safin serve.. Sela two points away from the match.

 

[Pratters]

30-30.. players sit cos of rain!

On the broadcasters televising more Australian players - they do it every where. USA has to cope with it and US tennis fans talk of the same disgust during the US Open particularly now when there aren't as many US players in the draws as there used to be. In Asia, ESPN-Star shows more Asian players whenever they can. The thing is, ESPN-Star usually switches to the more important matches fast if there is brilliant match being played.

The logic of the broadcasters is this - tennis nuts will watch the games any way. Maybe showing some home grown talent will attract more viewers who wouldn't watch tennis otherwise.

 

[Matteh]

In Asia, ESPN-Star shows more Asian players whenever they can. The thing is, ESPN-Star usually switches to the more important matches fast if there is brilliant match being played.

I've found that they tend to go off and show the match winning points from various games, haven't seen them switch to another game entirely yet.

 

[Johnners]

It's understandable why broadcasters give the Local players air-time if possible, as it's more likely to attract the casual viewer imo. However that said, i'd prefer to watch a match involving the top players than a match with a 150+ ranking local player.

 

[Pratters]

I've found that they tend to go off and show the match winning points from various games, haven't seen them switch to another game entirely yet.

How are you getting ESPN-Star? You are right. They tend to do what you are saying more often. They do switch to other games as well when the games are very good or keep switching between games at times. Haven't watched much of tennis so far and so had no clue regarding this time.

 

[Matteh]

How are you getting ESPN-Star? You are right. They tend to do what you are saying more often. They do switch to other games as well when the games are very good. Haven't watched much of tennis so far.

Don't have a TV so the only way i can watch it is using Sopcast and ESPN-Star is the channel that's showing it atm.

Safin 2 v 2 now.

Reckon he'll sneak it.

 

[Pratters]

Safin breaks. Sela trying to try out different strategies with shot selection - not needed really.

 

[Jono]

I love you Marat Safin. Go to take the dog for a walk with the score at 30-30 screaming "COME ON MARAT", come back and see he won the 4th via tie-break and is a break up in the 5th.

Cannot believe neither Fox Sports' two matches nor Channel 7 have shown it.

I'm so tempted to order my tickets for Friday now, but I know Marat will give me another scare so I'll wait.

 

[Jono]

Wins the 5th set 6-0!

LEGEND!

 

[Simon]

unhappy i missed that match, a-rod will knock him off i reckon...