*Official* Tennis Thread

[Simon]

Jono will be devo. at Gabashvilli going out. That was a match I really thought he would win. Gasquet spending a lot more time on court than I imagine he'd like that this stage too.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Lleyton takes the first!

 

[Jono]

Jono will be devo. at Gabashvilli going out.

So shattered Wanted to go watch him on a random show court in the 2nd round as I couldn't go today.

Lost the 4th set 6-0 as well

 

[_Ed_]

Lleyton takes the first!

Did it well too, but Fernando was pretty convincing in taking the second 6-2. Intriguingly poised now.

 

[luffy]

It seems Fernando has too much for Lleyton right now.

Will see if Hewitt comes back from this break.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Hewitt's rubbish at the moment.

 

[Simon]

I think we are seeing why Hewitt is just not that good anymore, he has no weapons and is too arrogant or stubborn to change his ways and attack his opponent. Times changed Lleyton and he didn't go with the changes.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Can't see him coming back from here, to be honest.

 

[Redbacks]

He's got his money and now it's just playing for Gravy.

 

[Jono]

I think we are seeing why Hewitt is just not that good anymore, he has no weapons and is too arrogant or stubborn to change his ways and attack his opponent. Times changed Lleyton and he didn't go with the changes.

So true. Hewitt relies so much on his opponent (if that opponent is any good) not being on his game.

Almost every player in the top 20 has awesome guns. If that player is in the zone, Hewitt loses. Its simple.

Will be good to see him out in the first round though. Hopefully Gonzo can keep turning back the clock 2 years for one more set

 

[Simon]

Kinda fell sorry for Lleyton in a way, I used to laugh when he went out early in tournaments now it's just sad, he should either retire or change his game, I'm sure he would get more out of spending his time at home rather than travelling the world losing in the second round of every tournament.

 

[Jono]

Haha Hewitt stares down Gonzo after breaking him.

Very Radek Stepanek of him.

 

[Simon]

Ernests Gulbis has just gotten through, just had a look at how his draw could open up for him and it looks pretty nice, hes likely to run into serial slam underachiever James Blake in the third round and if he gets through that it could be anyone like a Tsonga/Monaco/Ljubicic/Schuettler in the fourth round, obviously very winable. Murray in the quarters could be a problem but as I've been saying for weeks this guy is a smokey and his draw is opening up brilliantly.

 

[Simon]

Is there a more inconsistent player on tour than Mikhail Youzhny? Some weeks he is absolutely awesome and can beat anyone, other weeks (like this one by the look of it) he is simply awful and plays like a social hack. Hes currently down to Stefan Koubek which is pretty unforgiveable for mine.

 

[luffy]

Break point whilst down 3-1 in the 5th set!

He can do it, i honestly reckon he can.

He's not playing the best, but just hanging in there.

 

[Redbacks]

he won't give up!

 

[_Ed_]

Down 5-2 now though, the end appears to be near.

 

[Simon]

Jess Moore serving for it over on fox sports 2, her opponent is falling apart physically should win now.

Also Monfils doing his best to piss me off, has a 2 set lead and is now down a break in the third, just hurry up and win so Tommy's match can start!!

 

[Simon]

Down 5-2 now though, the end appears to be near.

Sometimes overall ability just beats out fight, passion and home crowd advantage.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Sometimes overall ability just beats out fight, passion and home crowd advantage.

That injury timeout killed Hewitt.