*Official* Tennis Thread

[Jono]

I did too. I picked Serena and Safin

We'll all collect prizes

 

[Pratters]

I picked him first

Great minds think alike

It isnt far off to say both these players played close to perfect tennis. At the last some more unforced errors cropped up but it such a long match, its expected.

 

[Pratters]

I picked him before the tournament as well!

 

[c_eagle]

The trophy will go to the winner of the Hewitt vs Roddick match.

 

[andyc]

The trophy will go to the winner of the Hewitt vs Roddick match.

i dont think it necessarily will. imo all three players are pretty much in equal running for it.

 

[Pratters]

The trophy will go to the winner of the Hewitt vs Roddick match.

I just want to ask on what basis do you feel that. Do you rate Hewitt and Roddick so much more than Safin?

 

[Jono]

Great minds think alike

It isnt far off to say both these players played close to perfect tennis. At the last some more unforced errors cropped up but it such a long match, its expected.

Hehe yes we do It was clear that Safin was always going to give Federer a fight because he was there mentally. Last year in the final he didn't believe he could win. After he played so well at the Masters Cup taking Federer to 20-18 in the tiebreak, he had self belief. That's all a man that athletic needs. He's a beast, and now that he believes, well the sky's the limit.

And regarding the match, the great shots these guys managed to pull off when they were match point and break point down blew my mind. Both Federer and Safin were just amazing. That lob by Safin match point down had me jumping out of my seat.

The trophy will go to the winner of the Hewitt vs Roddick match.

I know you're entitled to your opinion, but that seems extremely rash. Hewitt is literally on empty and is playing on guts alone, and Safin showed last year he can take it to Roddick.

Federer is the best, but Roddick, Hewitt and Safin are all viable for number 2. Its any man's tournament.

 

[c_eagle]

I just want to ask on what basis do you feel that. Do you rate Hewitt and Roddick so much more than Safin?

Not, "so much" but enough.

 

[c_eagle]

I know you're entitled to your opinion, but that seems extremely rash. Hewitt is literally on empty and is playing on guts alone, and Safin showed last year he can take it to Roddick.

Federer is the best, but Roddick, Hewitt and Safin are all viable for number 2. Its any man's tournament.

If I had to put my money on a winner, it would be either Roddick or Hewitt, there's no little box asking "why?" at the bottom of a betting slip.

 

[Jono]

If I had to put my money on a winner, it would be either Roddick or Hewitt, there's no little box asking "why?" at the bottom of a betting slip.

How is that even relevant? I think what is odd, is not that you are tipping the winner of that match (hell, I tipped the winner of Safin/Federer to take the tournament), but you're saying it with such certainty. Its almost like you have that book with all future sporting results like in Back To The Future.

 

[Pratters]

If I had to put my money on a winner, it would be either Roddick or Hewitt, there's no little box asking "why?" at the bottom of a betting slip.

No need to get defensive or into a slugfest . Asked you the reason for your belief, some thing you feel strongly about. No one would ask you why when you bet but you wouldnt be insensible to put your money some where you wouldnt believe in.

 

[c_eagle]

How is that even relevant? I think what is odd, is not that you are tipping the winner of that match (hell, I tipped the winner of Safin/Federer to take the tournament), but you're saying it with such certainty. Its almost like you have that book with all future sporting results like in Back To The Future.

I am making a prediction, this is what I think will happen.

No need to get defensive or into a slugfest . Asked you the reason for your belief, some thing you feel strongly about. No one would ask you why when you bet but you wouldnt be insensible to put your money some where you wouldnt believe in.

You must have misread my tone, I wasn't getting defensive at all, just trying to explain my reasoning.

 

[Jono]

I am making a prediction, this is what I think will happen.

So you don't have that book from Back To The Future? Damn, I was gonna ask who was gonna win Wimbledon because I usually make a bet with my mate on that right after the Aus Open.

 

[Anil]

i was sure federer vs safin would be a stunner and best match of the tourney...safin was really the only one who had a chance against an in-form federer....even when people were hyping up the federer vs agassi match, i was fairly sure it would be an easy win for federer...i hope now safin keeps it all together for the finals 'cuz if he is in top form, neither roddick nor hewitt will win against him however well they play...

 

[Blewy]

If Hewitt wins against Roddick, i will collect a handsome $360 from only a $20 outlay on the Safin/Hewitt Final option...

So C'MON Lleyton

 

[Mister Wright]

I don't know if anyone watches channel 7's Sunrise, but the weather guy - Grant Denyer (sp) looks like Hewitt's twin!

 

[marc71178]

If Hewitt wins against Roddick, i will collect a handsome $360 from only a $20 outlay on the Safin/Hewitt Final option...

So C'MON Lleyton

Is it worth a small saver on Roddick at this stage?

At least enough to get your stake back?

 

[Blewy]

Im thinking of it.. however Andy is only paying $1.50 head to head vs lleyton so it wouldn't do alot of good...

 

[marc71178]

$33(ish) on makes it a no lose bet.

 

[roseboy64]

WOW!!!Marat Safin has just beaten Roger Federer.This is unbelievable.