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*Official* Tennis Thread
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Sharapova's draw has been a complete JOKE, even more so than Murray's. 
It would be a travesty if she completed the career Slam with just 4 Majors and her terribad clay-court game, while much better and talented players like Venus, Henin and Clijsters have failed. 
I can see Na imploding against her in the semis (hope not) and if Bartoli makes it to the final, she will probably choke under the pressure of the French crowd. Hoping someone can stop her. Wish Caroline Garcia had completed the job earlier.
It would be a travesty if she completed the career Slam with just 4 Majors and her terribad clay-court game, while much better and talented players like Venus, Henin and Clijsters have failed. I can see Na imploding against her in the semis (hope not) and if Bartoli makes it to the final, she will probably choke under the pressure of the French crowd. Hoping someone can stop her. Wish Caroline Garcia had completed the job earlier.
Magrat Garlick
Rather Mad Witch
Murray's best opponents Slam record (going into the tourney): Troicki 15-14, Chela 37-36Sharapova's draw has been a complete JOKE, even more so than Murray's.
That's...quite astonishing luck. (Petkovic was 12-10 and Radwanska 46-19)
oh, and while we're at it, Sharapova's clay game may be poor but Venus hasn't got past the quarters in FOURTEEN attempts...
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SirBloody Idiot
Cricketer Of The Year
Also got a face like a busted sandshoe.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
He will murder the winner. They have both been on course for ages compared to him.
That win over Soda is exactly what Rafa needed. Such a confidence building win. Even when he was tested in the third he came through.
Meanwhile I am sick of Wally Masur's commentary. You'd have thought Rafa lost that in straight sets, not won it, from his comments. Was awkward for Woodforde, who would have to follow it up by talking about how he's still winning against a #5 ranked player! Fair enough talk about how Rafa hasn't been at his best and there are areas to improve, but if Soderling is erroring in the wind constantly, why the hell should Nadal try and paint lines with winners and increase his risk of shot?
That win over Soda is exactly what Rafa needed. Such a confidence building win. Even when he was tested in the third he came through.
Meanwhile I am sick of Wally Masur's commentary. You'd have thought Rafa lost that in straight sets, not won it, from his comments. Was awkward for Woodforde, who would have to follow it up by talking about how he's still winning against a #5 ranked player! Fair enough talk about how Rafa hasn't been at his best and there are areas to improve, but if Soderling is erroring in the wind constantly, why the hell should Nadal try and paint lines with winners and increase his risk of shot?
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Fixed.Watching Murray play Chela is like watching a really bad women's match....
Half of the games so far have featured breaks of serve, inept serving, unimpressive net play....
Nadal must be picking his arse with anticipation at the thought of playing one of these two!
Fed at $3.30 vs Novak. Wonder the last time he was at such long odds?
Roger Rashid tipping Bartoli. Thoughts?
Magrat Garlick
Rather Mad Witch
1 in 4 chance...
Magrat Garlick
Rather Mad Witch
Gnarly!
Was given a chance by the win, but she put up some nice tennis at the end too.
Was given a chance by the win, but she put up some nice tennis at the end too.
SirBloody Idiot
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Gnarli!
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What do you think of the promotional video they've put out to try and get a 5th grand slam in China?
YouTube - Chinese Tennis Grand Slam 2013
YouTube - Chinese Tennis Grand Slam 2013
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Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Schiavone has so much more to her game than Bartoli. Slices, drop shots and volleying.
Bartoli can hit winners and be consistent at the back of the court, but her approach shots have been poor. Schia passes her with ease every time.
Can't see this turning around unless the crowd just will her back into it.
Bartoli can hit winners and be consistent at the back of the court, but her approach shots have been poor. Schia passes her with ease every time.
Can't see this turning around unless the crowd just will her back into it.
SirBloody Idiot
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Schiavone now up a break in the second. Gnarli and Schiavone are two of my favourite female players going around, so this is a pretty awesome final if Schiavone can hold out.