The Tennis thread

[Munkiki]

Federer was 3-0 down, won 6-4 6-2. Love that guy.

Don't think he'll beat Djokovic though.

 

[The Iron]

Well done to Djokovic for winning yet another tournament with a 6-4 6-3 victory against Federer. The guy is a machine

 

[SALTIRE]

He is phenomenal, just about unbeatable at the moment, he'll win RG at a canter.

 

[TomPNE94]

CURVEBALL

Murray to win RG.

 

[SALTIRE]

CURVEBALL

Murray to win RG.

Hope you are right mate, doubtful but fingers crossed.

 

[Leewilson]

No chance, Djokovic will have to throw it away for anybody else to win. He's on a completely different level. I have him to win all 4 slams this year. Only Wimbledon I could see an upset happening perhaps.

 

[SALTIRE]

No chance, Djokovic will have to throw it away for anybody else to win. He's on a completely different level. I have him to win all 4 slams this year. Only Wimbledon I could see an upset happening perhaps.

If Andy keeps up his current form then I agree he could definitely win Wimbledon this year off Djokovic, but RG and the US Open are Nole's to lose.

 

[This Charming Mike]

French Open starts on Sunday.

Are you going to do the Dream Team game for it Super_horns?

 

[Super_horns]

Here you go guys!

Group Name: TFF French Open

Code: 53674df3b3a3e7d038e026791869fa81

And this is the draw:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22713813

Remember unlike the other Grand Slams its a Sunday start (you know when there is one man and a French dog in the stands)

 

[JonBCFC]

Is there a link for the dream team website?

 

[This Charming Mike]

http://www.tffdreamteam.com/frenchopen/

 

[Super_horns]

Is there a link for the dream team website?

Yes - Sorry forgot to post a link!

Cheers Mike.

 

[Leewilson]

Just entered. Mike's team looks pretty strong. I'm never that confident with the French Open as it largely becomes choas but going for my 5th in a row here.

As for the draw itself. Nadal and Djokovic set to meet in the quarters, wow!

 

[SALTIRE]

Here you go guys!

Group Name: TFF French Open

Code: 53674df3b3a3e7d038e026791869fa81

And this is the draw:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22713813

Remember unlike the other Grand Slams its a Sunday start (you know when there is one man and a French dog in the stands)

Signing up now, can't remember how to do this with the codes etc!

 

[Super_horns]

I think you gave to select your 'team' before entering?

 

[Liam Fitzpatrick]

Novak's big chance with Naval off form don't think Murray cannwin it tbf.
My team.
Djokovic
Murray
Dimitrov
Ferrer
Tsonga
Pouille
Almagro
Sock

 

[Super_horns]

.
Dimitrov
Sock

Think they meet in the 1st round?

One of the picks of the round.

 

[Master D]

Just joined. Forgot my username and password from the original one so had to reset an account up.

Couldn't pick Nadal as his route is now tricky and he costs too much. So went for Djokovic, Murray, added Dimitrov and Ferrer of the big hitters. Monfils always does a bit at the French and then finally on the cheap ones went for mainly ones who rate clay as their best surface but not expecting much from them.

Went all out attack on the women's side with a load of big guns, taking a chance of some random home players with the pittance I had left! Not expecting much from Azarenka admittedly, had too many injuries lately but at £5m she was worth a punt to earn some points getting to R3 where Serena will be waiting.

 

[Leewilson]

I've gone for Djokovic and I think Federer/Berdych will be strong on the other side so plumped for both.

Also gone for Simon in his home slam as he should be good to win a few rounds whilst Bautista-Agut and Garcia-Lopez are normally reliable on the surface. Finished off with a few who I thought may win a round. I've gone for Edmund to win his first grand slam match as well over Robert. I think he beats him if he plays at his usual good level.

On the women's side, I've gone Sharapova and Halep as my main players. I couldn't go Serena with her draw and the French being her weakest. I fancy Azarenka to beat her in R3 so I've put her in. Also gone Suarez Navarro whilst I fancy one of Pliskova/Svitolina to have a breakthrough good run. Neither have really done it in slams yet but they're such big talents, this could be an opportunity. I always find the women's very hard to predict as the likes of Kerber/Petkovic are just as capable as crashing out in round 2 than they are to make the semis.

I've also plumped for Shvedova as I don't see Ivanovic doing great. The rest I'm hoping for R1 wins alone. Had to put Oceane Dodin in. Seen her play once and she was superb. A real potential star of the future at her home grand slam. Why not eh?! The french is always my least confident to predict though so if I win this, I'll be chuffed.

 

[Liam Fitzpatrick]

One of the picks of the round.[/QUOTE]
If so what a contest . Reckon it'll be on lenglen or an outside court?. The French players do well and Pouille I fancy v simon tsonga should do well as should almagro who loves clay and pushed Novak in Rome .

 

[SALTIRE]

Still going through my list will finalise it later.

 

[SALTIRE]

Looks like its too late to change my team name from TFF French Open - oops! Ach well you all know its this dafty anyway!

 

[Super_horns]

First real surprise with Lopez losing in straight sets...

 

[DarkSithLord]

Aggie Radwanksa 0-4 down early on to a German Qualifier too.

 

[Leewilson]

What has happened to Radwanska this year? I haven't paid enough attention to the woman's game to notice.

 

[Leewilson]

First real surprise with Lopez losing in straight sets...

Not a massive surprise to me. His game is better suited to a quick court.

 

[Super_horns]

What has happened to Radwanska this year? I haven't paid enough attention to the woman's game to notice.

Didn't 't she have Natratilova as a coach for a while?

 

[DarkSithLord]

Looks like Radwanksa is out 5-1 down in the final set.

 

[DarkSithLord]

Yep. She is out. Biggest shock yet.

 

[This Charming Mike]

Coric just knocked Querrey out. Robredo up next for him. He's such an exciting prospect.