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French open 2021

 
mikesiva 2021-05-30 10:03:03 

First round

Osaka wins the first set against Tig at four.

Naomi looks so uncomfortable trying to slide on clay.
big grin

 
birdseye 2021-05-30 10:54:14 

In reply to mikesiva Tough 2nd set

 
mikesiva 2021-05-30 10:59:56 

In reply to birdseye

Osaka won the second on a tiebreaker.

Kerber out!

 
Chrissy 2021-05-30 11:00:04 

In reply to birdseye

Done and dusted in the tiebreaker -Game, set and match Naomi lol lol

 
Chrissy 2021-05-30 11:00:25 

In reply to mikesiva

Kerber done?

 
Chrissy 2021-05-30 11:02:36 

See it there- just talk wid di mask lol lol

 
Chrissy 2021-05-30 15:56:08 

Pablo Andúja just sent Thiem home in five.
This is a bigger upset than Kerber.

 
mikesiva 2021-05-30 15:59:19 

In reply to Chrissy

Yep!

Thiem was supposed to be the successor to Nadal.

 
Kay 2021-05-30 16:01:26 

In reply to Chrissy

You know she got fined $15,000 ...

The penalty was announced in a joint statement from the president of the French tennis federation, Gilles Moretton, and the heads of the other three Grand Slam tournaments.

The statement also said that Osaka has been “advised” that “should she continue to ignore her media obligations during the tournament, she would be exposing herself to possible further Code of Conduct infringement consequences.”

Citing the rule book, the statement notes that “tougher sanctions” from “repeat violations” could include default from the tournament and “the trigger of a major offense investigation that could lead to more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions.”


Here

 
Chrissy 2021-05-30 16:04:58 

In reply to Kay

That was expected

 
Chrissy 2021-05-30 16:05:16 

In reply to mikesiva

Thiem is way too intense for this sport

 
mikesiva 2021-05-30 16:23:38 

In reply to Chrissy

Dimitrov retired injured.

 
Casper 2021-05-30 16:24:53 

In reply to Chrissy

Kerber is done period. She's but a shadow of her former self.

 
hotarobin 2021-05-30 16:29:03 

In reply to Casper

Kerber was on an extended high..she was never a really good player..she is where she is supposed to be..

 
Kay 2021-05-30 17:07:47 

Fernandes ahead after first set ...

 
Chrissy 2021-05-30 18:49:31 

In reply to Kay

Easy win 6-2; 6-1
Zverev evens things up - on to the 5th set.

Tsitsipas' match about to start - same with Keys

 
Maispwi 2021-05-30 19:04:32 

In reply to Chrissy

U shudda hear de media scrambling to apologize for some F bombs dropped by de footballers in dere interviews after de Championship Playoffs and de Champions League Final, over de weekend.

 
Chrissy 2021-05-31 10:36:47 

In reply to Maispwi
ROFL - I can understand why she doesn't want to deal wid dem but she better read dat contract.

Meanwhile di Pole, Iga Swiatek just served a bagel ro her opponent.
She can play

 
Chrissy 2021-05-31 10:48:05 

Byebye Cornet

 
Chrissy 2021-05-31 10:58:45 

Oops Juvan breaks back.

 
Chrissy 2021-05-31 11:41:41 

Iga wins in 2. Birthday win

 
culpepperboy 2021-05-31 13:13:13 

Naomi should go to each interview but if dem ask she any foolishness she should say "next question please".

 
Chrissy 2021-05-31 13:29:36 

In reply to culpepperboy

That simple - do you remember when one of di eediot media fols asked Serena what she had to say about Trump saying Mawgapova had lovely shoulders not like hers?

 
imusic 2021-05-31 13:33:12 

In reply to Chrissy

Thiem is way too intense for this sport

Huh?

 
imusic 2021-05-31 13:35:07 

In reply to Chrissy

Meanwhile dis Hungarian, Iga Swiatek just served a bagel ro her opponent.

I believe she’s Polish

 
Chrissy 2021-05-31 14:35:42 

In reply to imusic

She is - realized after lol lol lol lol
Now is this the Fed's last French Open match?

 
imusic 2021-05-31 14:43:55 

In reply to Chrissy

Could very well be

 
Chrissy 2021-05-31 15:45:43 

In reply to imusic

Not by the look of things - just broke in the 3rd. Will win this in three wink

 
mikesiva 2021-05-31 16:06:31 

In reply to Chrissy

Federer was back to his glorious best in that match!
cool
The French is just a warm up for Wimbledon, where he has a better chance.

 
imusic 2021-05-31 16:20:26 

In reply to Chrissy

Not today cool

Even at 40, still nobody else I’d rather watch play tennis than him.

 
Chrissy 2021-05-31 16:31:32 

In reply to mikesiva

Well he has beaten dat one eight times now. Still the Fed looks good.

 
mikesiva 2021-05-31 16:51:38 

In reply to Chrissy

Ostapenko has fallen a long way. Unseeded and beaten by Kenin in the first round.

Fans begging players for towels in these coronavirus times.
rolleyes
Muguruza crushed!

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-05-31 19:52:49 

In reply to imusic

Wait a few more rounds when he meets tougher opponents

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-05-31 19:55:09 

Ms Williams is struggling here to close out 1st set.

 
mikesiva 2021-05-31 20:53:01 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

Serena eventually wins in straight sets.

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-05-31 21:26:38 

In reply to mikesiva

Yup. Good for her

 
mikesiva 2021-06-01 15:29:51 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

Monfils advanced, but Felix AA went out.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-01 16:00:30 

In reply to mikesiva

Rublev gawn too

 
mikesiva 2021-06-01 16:07:52 

In reply to Chrissy

Venus out.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-01 16:47:24 

In reply to mikesiva

Nicely done Rafa

 
mikesiva 2021-06-01 18:38:06 

In reply to Chrissy

Gauff through to the second round.

Stephens scraped through.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-02 03:23:53 

interesting French dis...lots of unexpected exits thus far..

 
imusic 2021-06-02 05:27:05 

My boy Felix going backwards confused

 
Chrissy 2021-06-02 12:16:59 

In reply to imusic

Dem Canadians always flatter to deceive - still he's young

 
Chrissy 2021-06-02 15:42:27 

Di five set king prevails - good win Kei Nishikori lol

 
mikesiva 2021-06-02 17:06:34 

In reply to Chrissy

Massive win against the Russian.

Keys also wins her third round match.

 
Tryangle 2021-06-02 17:09:39 

Kvitova withdraws?

 
mikesiva 2021-06-02 18:15:47 

In reply to Tryangle

A press conference claims another casualty. cool

Serena had to work hard to get past another Romanian.

Danielle Collins next.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-02 19:31:04 

In reply to mikesivaGwan Serena!

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-02 20:07:16 

In reply to mikesiva

A press conference claims another casualty


Maybe Naomi was right to avoid them! big grin big grin big grin

 
mikesiva 2021-06-03 10:57:00 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

lol
Indeed!

Barty retired after struggling with a leg injury.

Stephens thrashed Pliskova in straight sets!
surprised

 
Chrissy 2021-06-03 13:57:25 

Barty withdrew - that injury again.

Top three gawn - Halep didn't play, Naomi withdrew and now Ash

 
mikesiva 2021-06-03 15:17:39 

In reply to Chrissy

Gauff wins her second round match.

The women's draw is wide open.

Federer beat Cilic over four sets in a hard fought encounter.

 
analyst-kid 2021-06-03 16:58:26 

In reply to Chrissy

This tournament looks like Serena's tournament to win.

No Halep no Naomi, no Barty....Azarenka has to get past Sabalenka (5).

Technically the defending Champion Iga Swiatek (cool is the one to beat although Serena (7) outranks her.

Kenin(4) is the highest ranking left but none of those top ten ranks has multiple Grand Slams.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-03 21:32:06 

Happy Birthday Rafa! lol

 
hotarobin 2021-06-04 01:22:12 

In reply to analyst-kid

Serena is the GOAT but she has become the biggest choker in the last two and a half years..it sad to watch..If the queen faced Serena in the finals she'd probably win..

Serena needs to get out of Serena's head..

 
hotarobin 2021-06-04 01:24:14 

In reply to mikesiva

unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to watch many of the last couple of major tournaments but de Fed may make me find the time..

 
mikesiva 2021-06-04 11:26:52 

In reply to hotarobin

Azarenka beat Keys at two and two.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-04 12:07:10 

In reply to mikesiva

they both have a similar game but Keys is not mentally ready imo..

 
mikesiva 2021-06-04 15:10:12 

In reply to analyst-kid

Serena first has to get past a difficult opponent in Collins.

Rankings are deceptively unimportant in this coronavirus era.

Serena takes the first set at four.

 
analyst-kid 2021-06-04 15:13:19 

In reply to hotarobin

I agree.

I have not seen anybody beating Serena in the last year...what I have seen Serena choking and choking again.

 
analyst-kid 2021-06-04 15:48:13 

In reply to mikesiva

Serena up one set 6-4 and now crawl from 1-4 down in the Second set to level 4-4

Collins has to maintain her composure cause Serena with momentum and rhythm tends to run away and leave you at 4 from here.

 
analyst-kid 2021-06-04 15:50:36 

Serena has broken Collins and leads 5-4.

Sereana to serve for the win and into the fourth round to meet yet another unseeded player...will she choke from here?

 
Chrissy 2021-06-04 15:54:35 

Mad dem Serena - into the last 16 lol lol

 
analyst-kid 2021-06-04 15:59:07 

All OVER ...Serena wins 6-4 to meet Ranked 21 Rybakina from Russia...my bad ..she is ranked,

 
Ewart 2021-06-04 21:42:32 

In reply to mikesiva

Federer beat Cilic over four sets in a hard fought encounter.



"Tis better to play with a lion's whelp than an old one dying." - Enobarbus, Anthony and Cleopatra.

big grin big grin big grin


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hotarobin 2021-06-05 01:19:11 

In reply to analyst-kid

it's the finals she chokes in but that win over Collins sounds like it was a good one..

 
mikesiva 2021-06-05 11:06:13 

In reply to Ewart

lol
Stephens knocked out another seed to reach the fourth round.

 
analyst-kid 2021-06-05 12:11:45 

In reply to hotarobin

Serena’s serve is her greatest weapon. When her serve is on, she can compete with and beat any player.

At the AO she matched Sabalenka power to power and won, overpowered Halep....but when she met Osaka, another powerful server, her own serve deserted her, she couldnt even hold serve and was beaten easily.

Without her serve she could still beat the lesser players but not the best players with their own power serves.

 
dayne 2021-06-05 12:16:37 

Good to see Stevens winning again, I thought she had lost interest in the game. It is the first time she has beaten two top twenty players in two years.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-05 12:32:20 

In reply to analyst-kid

still it's all in her head.. if I recalled correctly Serena beat Osaka soundly in a tournament leading up to the last major she lost to her in..

Listen that #24 clouds her judgment and confidence the closer it gets..she needs to talk to a shrink to help her put it into perspective..

Unlike the case with Federer where he is clearly past his best and others have stepped up, Serena has just fallen off and has developed chronic brain fog but neither Osaka nor Halep nor none o dem women can ever match up to a 95% Serena in my opinion..

 
dayne 2021-06-05 12:49:04 

In reply to hotarobin

But that is the issue, Serena rarely get up to her 95%.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-05 13:06:55 

In reply to dayne

...but that's kinda what I said no? lol lol

 
hotarobin 2021-06-05 14:16:40 

Svitolina is the latest seeded casualty..and it was apparently a real beat down...6-2, 6-2..against Krejcikova from the Czech Republic..

 
Chrissy 2021-06-05 14:18:40 

In reply to hotarobin

I watched it - a serious beat down

 
mikesiva 2021-06-05 14:30:16 

In reply to dayne

Stephens struggles in 2020 are understandable. She lost two grandparents to coronavirus, and found it hard to stay motivated.

Ymer goes out.

Swiatek the defending champion motors on.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-05 15:51:57 

In reply to mikesiva

Swiatek seems to a "Nadal" of sorts..

 
mikesiva 2021-06-05 17:02:29 

In reply to hotarobin

Brady injured. Gauff into Round Four.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-05 21:51:19 

In reply to mikesiva

Fed under some pressure.. Koepfer toe to toe with him in this match thus far..Fed often loses these types of encounters..

 
Chrissy 2021-06-05 22:15:43 

In reply to hotarobin

He may still win this but will be be able to handle next week

 
Casper 2021-06-05 22:15:53 

In reply to hotarobin

The old man is still just so beautiful to watch on a tennis court, with his ballet-like moves.

I think he's going to pull this one out. I am solooking forward to him going up against the Djoker

 
hotarobin 2021-06-05 22:18:05 

In reply to Casper

well he won the 3rd and was ahead in 4th but got broken back..I would like him to win but Fed usually loses these kind of matches so I don't have high expectations..

 
hotarobin 2021-06-05 22:20:35 

In reply to Chrissy

he doesn't want to see Joka and no one wants to see Nadal..but it will get infinitely harder for Fed should he get past this challenge..

 
Casper 2021-06-05 22:45:26 

In reply to hotarobin


He did it. His next hurdle will be much harder with the much improved Berrettini.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-05 22:52:00 

In reply to Casper

Good win but whats left in the tank?
We shall see

 
Casper 2021-06-05 22:58:19 

In reply to hotarobin


BTW, do think after playing such a long match for (3hr and 35min) followed by such a long interview by Marion Bartoli, that any tennis player should be expected to go and submit himself to a boring press interview at two o'clock in the morning?

If I were Roger, I would go and get a quick shower and slip through a side-door. lol lol

 
hotarobin 2021-06-05 23:17:34 

In reply to Casper

lol lol

 
Ewart 2021-06-06 01:38:18 

In reply to Casper

The old man is still just so beautiful to watch on a tennis court, with his ballet-like moves.



My feelings exactly!


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mikesiva 2021-06-06 12:19:53 

In reply to Chrissy

Azarenka out!

 
Chrissy 2021-06-06 12:21:24 

In reply to mikesiva

Yep

Rooting for lime green for women and men dis year lol

 
mikesiva 2021-06-06 15:06:52 

In reply to Chrissy

lol
Tsitsipas through easily.

 
Kay 2021-06-06 15:25:36 

That was some clinic by Medvedev ....

 
Chrissy 2021-06-06 16:33:40 

Come on Serena - sort out di serve

 
nitro 2021-06-06 16:39:23 

In reply to Chrissy

6-3!

 
nitro 2021-06-06 16:46:01 

Dis Done.

It's painful to watch Serena lose like this.
Her legacy is well set. It is awful to hear the commies mocking her chase to match Court.

Go off into the sunset Serena. You made your fans proud, you transformed the game. Take a bow.

WE LOVE YOU!

 
Kay 2021-06-06 17:13:17 

Please do a Fed and go home now ....

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-06 17:14:18 

In reply to nitro

Ditto

 
Tryangle 2021-06-06 17:21:26 

I think Serena's passion for the game is still there (much like Venus) so I don't expect her to call it a day anytime soon.

 
StumpCam 2021-06-06 17:39:17 

In reply to Tryangle


I think Serena's passion for the game is still there (much like Venus) so I don't expect her to call it a day anytime soon.


Like Muhammad Ali??? cry

 
Kay 2021-06-06 17:41:43 

In reply to Tryangle

With due respect i think it's about the record slams and it is what is causing the melt down.

By the way, her opponent today did not play any high level of tennis to faze even an aging Serena. She is beating herself now ...

 
hotarobin 2021-06-06 17:48:16 

it's called the cycle of life..I tried racing my son in a 100m sprint and nearly died..only a few years ago I could beat the crap outta him..and I secretly believe that I can but maybe in another life..

Serena and Fed will play until they can't anymore, who knows maybe they will surprise us once more but it's unlikely..

they left a good legacy behind..

 
Chrissy 2021-06-06 17:49:16 

Sorry my all time favourite - the young ones are faster than you. This one wasn't born when you reached tyour first French semi-final.
You will remain the greatest of all time - we all know that the crap about open era never came up before a person of African origin beat them all.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-06 17:49:43 

In reply to hotarobin

Correct wink

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-06 17:57:13 

In reply to Kay

Why would someone beat themself...especially such a great champion.?

 
nitro 2021-06-06 18:06:26 

In reply to StumpCam

Can you imagine Trevor Berbick had defeating Ali on his resume?
Sometimes the greats just can't see the right time to walk away.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-06 18:21:52 

In reply to Chrissy

..which is why it would be so rewarding for her to get the 24th..beat them even when they change the rules..

 
Tryangle 2021-06-06 18:31:21 

In reply to hotarobin

Perhaps these greats see a Pete Sampras-like run still in them. All but written-off, one surge to glory yet again?

 
Chrissy 2021-06-06 18:54:42 

In reply to hotarobin
I don't give a damn. I am one of those folks who never needed validation from people who hate me and my race. I know great when I see it and the stats are on my side. Serena is the greatest of all time. QED!

wink

 
mikesiva 2021-06-07 10:15:35 

In reply to hotarobin

A familiar tame capitulation by Stephens.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 10:54:12 

In reply to mikesiva
Yep but Coco is looking awesome 6-3, 4-1

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 11:01:14 

Game, set and math Coco 6-3, 6-1 in 53 minutes

 
hotarobin 2021-06-07 11:34:21 

In reply to mikesiva

I have no time for Stephens and no time for Monfools..they are the picture of untapped potential..I am NOT surprised..

 
hotarobin 2021-06-07 11:35:22 

In reply to Chrissy

nice win for Coco..

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 13:47:11 

In reply to hotarobin

Indeed.
Djoka in trouble - down two sets
Dis Musetti kid turned 19 on March 3 - he can play. He is the youngest player in the Top 100.
Long way to go

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 14:15:19 

Djoka wins the 3rd 6-1

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 14:30:51 

And is about to win the 4th

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-07 15:00:08 

In reply to Chrissy

Lawd havest mercy... Djoker in beast mode

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 15:13:33 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

LOL - good come back but it's #1 v #94. The kid can play - he'll be back

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-07 15:20:39 

In reply to Chrissy

You better start worrying about the next Italian kid who is waiting to kick Rafa's butt....lol


These Italian youngsters are gunning, past the next gen, for the top 3.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 16:28:17 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

7-5 Rafa wink

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 17:15:52 

7-5; 6-3 Rafa wink wink

 
Chrissy 2021-06-07 17:45:36 

You better start worrying about the next Italian kid who is waiting to kick Rafa's butt....lol


These Italian youngsters are gunning, past the next gen, for the top 3.


Wid water guns or bagels? lol lol lol

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-07 17:56:23 

In reply to Chrissy

Lol the big 2 not ready to give up their crown

 
Chrissy 2021-06-08 17:46:46 

Zverev in three

 
mikesiva 2021-06-08 17:48:36 

In reply to Chrissy

The German looked good.

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-08 19:42:39 

In reply to mikesiva

Dark horse

 
Chrissy 2021-06-08 21:30:37 

In reply to mikesiva
Great win Tsitsipas in straight sets.

 
Ewart 2021-06-08 22:14:42 

In reply to Chrissy

Good!


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Chrissy 2021-06-08 22:59:02 

In reply to Ewart
A Greek in each semi

lol

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 10:20:56 

Coco's nerves getting di better of her - she should have won that 1st set. Hope she can come back but sh looks green.

 
Casper 2021-06-09 10:32:09 

In reply to Chrissy

Krejcikova had more nerves than Gauff but the latter’s errors were her undoing. That was a great steal by Krejcikova. Now, with her head out front she can be more relaxed and will be more difficult to beat.

However, Coco is a great fighter and if she can keep her errors down and serve better, she can even up the match.

 
Casper 2021-06-09 10:39:09 

Coco, breaking rackets doesn’t win matches. The set will be over soon and in record time.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 10:47:26 

In reply to Casper
As Ihave said many times before, Coco's parents should never have thrown her into pro tennis so young.

 
mikesiva 2021-06-09 11:11:32 

In reply to Casper

Not bad for a 17 year old. She reached a GS quarter-final. But she needs to be managed carefully. It can be hard on a player so young.

That serve needs work.

But her speed around the court is an asset.

It's hard to look beyond Swiatek for a second consecutive French title.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 11:28:10 

In reply to mikesiva
That lil Greek is a good player - we'll see -

 
StumpCam 2021-06-09 12:12:30 

In reply to Chrissy

As Ihave said many times before, Coco's parents should never have thrown her into pro tennis so young.


Maybe your expectations are too high! Coco has exceeded expectations…..doesn’t that justify her parents decision???
It’s not like she has been knocked out of the first round!

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 12:16:13 

In reply to StumpCam
I worry about injuries and the psychological part .

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 12:16:47 

Sakkari takes di 1st set wink

 
StumpCam 2021-06-09 12:19:32 

In reply to Chrissy

Sakkari is built like a man! big grin

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 12:22:46 

In reply to StumpCam

She clearly exercises with weights. She looks quite female - gets the early break

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 12:28:42 

Swiatek leaves the court for a medical time out

 
mikesiva 2021-06-09 13:02:10 

In reply to StumpCam

Sakkari reminds me of Mauresmo.

Swiatek out!

Who else can I jinx?
big grin

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 13:03:29 

Game, set and match Maria Sakkari in 2

Now go mind yuh own business and leff Naomi in peace Iga

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 14:14:16 

1st set to Rafa 6-3 lol lol

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 15:07:05 

Rafa loses his first set here in a very long time. Leh we go Rafa!

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-09 15:07:31 

In reply to Chrissy

Shortman in yuh pweffen

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 15:08:26 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy
Leh we go Rafa cool

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 15:42:47 

And Rafa gets the break and will serve for di 3rd lol lol

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 15:47:30 

3rd set to Rafa - in a FW's pweffen lol lol

 
culpepperboy 2021-06-09 16:00:23 

In reply to Chrissy

Diego's playing well. He's just coming up a bt short. cool

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 16:01:33 

In reply to culpepperboy

Doublr break now lol lol lol

 
culpepperboy 2021-06-09 16:12:14 

In reply to Chrissy

Nadal is a beast!! cool

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 16:16:39 

A bagel in a Fuzzy's pweffen
lol lol lol

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-09 16:19:57 

In reply to culpepperboy

Beating Rafa is a tall order

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-09 16:21:44 

In reply to Chrissy

Wait till Friday big grin

 
StumpCam 2021-06-09 16:23:01 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

Diego got short circuited! lol lol

 
culpepperboy 2021-06-09 16:35:59 

In reply to StumpCam

That was a "low" blow! cool

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 16:49:11 

In reply to culpepperboy

Tell him.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 20:29:09 

Berrettini takes di 3rd set 7-6

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 21:23:09 

Down goes Djoka - bad fall dat

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-09 22:24:47 

In reply to Chrissy

See ya on Friday

 
Chrissy 2021-06-09 23:07:33 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

Cool lol

 
mikesiva 2021-06-11 13:24:41 

In reply to Chrissy

The players in the first semi playing for the right to lose to the winner of the second set.
smile

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 14:48:28 

In reply to mikesiva

explain that statement bro..

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 15:35:47 

Will Psycho man rout Zverev or will the German stage a come back?

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 15:42:35 

In reply to mikesiva

lol lol

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 15:43:35 

Zverev fighting back here - headinf for a 5th set

 
Kay 2021-06-11 15:57:42 

Let's go Zverev ....

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 15:58:33 

In reply to Chrissy

yep..Zverev has a good come back record but Tsitsipas is ahead on the head-to-head I believe..

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 15:59:04 

Stef melting down here

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 16:00:56 

In reply to hotarobin
Stef's serve has finally picked up - -great cross court for deuce

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 16:12:42 

Tsitsipas gets the break

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 16:16:45 

4-1 Tsitsipas
Zverev to serve

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 16:39:13 

Finished with an Ace - well done Tsitsipas

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-11 16:47:40 

In reply to Chrissy

Tell Nadal to watch out for Tsitsipas

 
mikesiva 2021-06-11 16:49:45 

In reply to hotarobin

The Next Generation have proved incapable of breaking the Nadal - Djokovic duopoly to date.
cool

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-11 16:51:00 

In reply to mikesiva

I could happen this year

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 17:01:06 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

Well Tsitsipas is due but you can't blow two sets after such a good lead

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 17:31:37 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

Tell Nadal to watch out for Tsitsipas


lol lol lol lol

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 18:09:02 

First set to Rafa

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-11 18:13:28 

In reply to Chrissy

Djoker barely avoided another 1st set bagel big grin

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 20:20:05 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy
Go Rafa - finish off dis set lol lol

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 20:27:51 

Tiebreakerlol lol

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 20:43:11 

Djoka takes set 3

Let's go Rafa!

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 20:48:49 

Tafa breaks to start the 4th

 
Casper 2021-06-11 20:51:43 

In reply to Chrissy


Chrissy, darling, I am having "bad feelings".

That would go down as the biggest comeback, given the quality of combatants.

A Rafa fan has to have a steel stomach for the next one or two sets.

Keeping hope alive.

 
culpepperboy 2021-06-11 20:56:57 

In reply to Chrissy

De cricket might finish before this match.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 20:58:21 

I want this go all the way and end on a tie break going up to 699 deuces..

meanwhile, my psycho boy probably took his ice bath and waiting for the sorry fellow to drag into the finals..

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 21:03:26 

In reply to hotarobin

Djoka breaks back - Leh we go Rafa

 
Casper 2021-06-11 21:06:46 

In reply to hotarobin

I think Djoker is going to win this in four.


I hate to (and it hurts to) have said that but I think he has Rafa's number in this match.

The King will be dethroned in his own palace.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 21:12:13 

In reply to culpepperboy

De cricket might finish before this match.

ya right at the rate Windies going...thank God for alternative sports to cricket..

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 21:13:07 

In reply to Casper

The King will be dethroned in his own palace.

it sure is looking that way eh?

 
Casper 2021-06-11 21:17:12 

Divine intervention is required. Rafa fans bring all your cosmic powers to the task.

 
Casper 2021-06-11 21:20:29 

The end of the reign is near.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-11 21:21:23 

In reply to Casper

My player lost - ah well. Go Stef! lol

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 21:22:43 

In reply to Casper

listen Nadal just earned $453,940.. that should be enough to sober you up from the loss..

 
hotarobin 2021-06-11 21:24:22 

honestly though, I wouldn't have called that one..Nadal normally owns Joka on a clay court..Nadal must be injured..

 
culpepperboy 2021-06-11 21:24:42 

In reply to Chrissy

Something wrong! Rafa lost West Indies getting beat...

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-11 21:25:22 

In reply to Chrissy


See ya on Friday
we came, we saw, we conquered

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-11 21:25:46 

In reply to hotarobin

Stfu

 
Casper 2021-06-11 21:30:47 

It was great while it lasted. Thanks for the memories, Rafa.

All good things must come to an end. It's a fact of life.

At 36 next year, I don't think Nadal will be able to win another Roland Garros. They are too many miles on that body.

In the 2nd. set I looked at Nadal's face and I had never seen it looked so worn. The man was being pushed to his limits. He tried, but at that moment, I lost the confidence he could do it. I even put the match on record mode to go outside and do some gardening, but like a fly to honey, I was drawn to see it to the bitter end. So, I am disappointed but not surprised by the result.

 
hotarobin 2021-06-12 00:56:00 

In reply to Casper

I haven't watched a single match but I imagine that Nadal had that sheepish look on his face when he knows that he is going down..must have been strange for him..

anyways I backing the underdog Tsitsipas..I always back the underdog but the matchups are in Joka's favor I believe..

 
Chrissy 2021-06-12 15:09:07 

Barbora Krencikova wins - tres ordinary final

 
nitro 2021-06-12 15:30:08 

Congrats Barbora. Good story.

 
Kay 2021-06-12 15:53:44 

In reply to nitro

Yep good story for the aspiring young women players who also have big dreams.

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-12 16:13:28 

In reply to Chrissy

...like yesterday's men's semifinal ent? big grin big grin

 
hotarobin 2021-06-12 23:13:47 

ok I just watched the highlights of both semis..

Joka played some of the best tennis I have ever seen, to be honest..I am no fan of either Joka or Nadal but that was incredible tennis especially by Joka to dethrone the king of clay..

in contrast, the other semi was lackluster at best..the level of tennis was just not comparable..

If Tsisipas gets a set off Joka or greater still beats Joka to take the title I would be pleasantly surprised..I just don't see that happening..

If Joka wins the title he has a very legitimate claim on the GOAT title which I am not eager to admit but it would be reality..

 
Chrissy 2021-06-13 12:31:08 

Krejcikova & Siniakova won the doubles
With the doubles win

Krejcikova became the first player to win both the women's singles and doubles title in Paris since Frenchwoman Mary Pierce completed the feat in 2000.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-13 13:42:18 

Djoka takes a fall - lucky not to hit his head with the post

 
Chrissy 2021-06-13 14:29:07 

Tsitsipas takes the 1st set and breaks for the 1st game of the 2nd.

 
Chrissy 2021-06-13 14:52:32 

Double break fi Tsitsipas

 
Chrissy 2021-06-13 14:55:45 

2-0 Tsitsipas

 
Kay 2021-06-13 15:27:39 

Happy hour done .... strictly business now!!!
smile

 
Chrissy 2021-06-13 15:54:53 

In reply to Kay

lol lol
2-1 Tsitsipas

Go Stef!

 
Kay 2021-06-13 16:13:25 

You got to pay for dem drinks now ... smile

 
Chrissy 2021-06-13 17:11:56 

In reply to Kay

Stef dropped di level man

 
Chrissy 2021-06-13 17:25:06 

Good come back from Djoka. Still don't like him.
Tsitsipas will win slams

 
Kay 2021-06-13 17:25:42 

Sisipas down and out ... the king prevails.

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-13 17:28:28 

In reply to Chrissy

Is there anyone greater? Universe Boss of tennis

 
birdseye 2021-06-13 17:43:07 

In reply to Chrissy This was a great match

 
Courtesy 2021-06-13 17:50:57 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

"Universe Boss" connotes/conjures images of mafia in my mind. I am trying to erase that image.

big grin

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2021-06-13 18:19:36 

In reply to Courtesy

Boss of the zodiac, Novak big grin

 
Courtesy 2021-06-13 18:30:39 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy

This helps.

big grin