Quarters and beyond US Open chat.
Posted by tennisplanet on September 7, 2010
KITTY
TP, can you please start another one from quarters, this one is very slow now.
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tennisplanet said
Isn’t Wawrinka a LOT heavier for a tennis player in this day and age?
Jenny said
According to his ATP profile, he’s 6’0″, weighs 174lbs. Pretty average.
Bettyjane said
They were discussing this earlier and Darren Cahill thinks 190 is more like it.
Rick said
He’s always looked this way to me, so it doesn’t seem like there’s been a recent or sudden weight gain….
kitty said
what about Nalby? I know a million eyes gunning me now 😉
Jenny said
Stan used to look much heavier than he does now. LOL Kitty! Nalby has a naturally heavy set upper torso, have you seen the size of his neck, arms and the width beneath his shoulder blades, he’s a bull of a man, very powerful.
Bettyjane said
If this goes five, it has the potential to really plug up the works. The ladies afternoon match would still have to be played and so I wonder if they’d dare shift a night session match to Louis Armstrong. (If Venus weren’t in the mix I’d say maybe)
Sol said
I just tuned in and Stan is playing some really bad tennis. I’m sorry, but no way is Querrey a better player than him. He needs to get a grip. WTH is he doing?
This just so typical. Take out a big contender and then lose in the next round. Ugh.
Rick said
He was playing OK before this set (which I haven’t been following, did he get broken?), Sol, just not aggressive enough, in my estimation.
Rick said
Ugh, still hitting it right back to Querrey, THAT he’s been doing the entire match.
BANTI said
Yeah I mean wake up Stan. If your going to beat Murray show some gonads in the next round! These two don’t stand a chance against Rafa. Free ride to finals for Rafa in my opinion. Really bizarre stuff.
Bettyjane said
Our only hope is Youzhny replaying his defeat of Rafa several years ago. But that was a different Rafa. This is a crap draw.
BANTI said
Insanely fortunate draw for Nadal. Rafa does not have a career winning record on this surface with 8/9 of the top ten players. The one he does have a winning record with (undefeated against) Verdasco , is the only player in his way to the finals. For Murray and Berdych to go down is bizarre to say the least. In 12/16 of Rogers GS wins he faced atleast two top ten seeds in winning, usually 3. Out of the 4 he didn’t 3 have been at Wimbi his favorite surface and once when we won the French. He faced Potro the 5th seed and Soderling (who repeated as a finalist) in the French. Rafa getting a free ride on his worst surface?
Bettyjane said
Banti,
I wish the commentators for US television would enlighten viewers. Instead you get McEnroe attempting to make Nadal’s road through his countrymen appear tricky one. An Academy Award winning performance.
Julien said
Come on Stan, forget the 4th set, and close it out nicely !
Sol said
Hi Julien. Welcome!
Rick said
Stan has no business losing this match.
Sol said
Well, Querrey can thank his serve, as usual. And Stan can’t even buy one.
Rick said
Believe it or not, the first serve percentage has been pretty much of a wash:
Wawrinka v. Querrey
69% v. 51%
53% v. 51%
45% v. 58% (but Stan won the set)
43% v. 48%
Sol said
Wow. Poor stats from both. Except, from the little I’ve seen, Querrey seems to find his aces when he needed them.
Is Stan injured?
Bettyjane said
stats are sort of misleading on such a windy day. The announcers here are making a very big deal about its effects on play.
Jenny said
Stan got injured in the Murray match.
Sol said
Oh, ok.
This is boring. Even the crowd seems asleep.
Jenny said
I must admit, not the most exciting match I’ve seen.
Stella said
I wrote a vsrse about umpires during Wimbledon and what a terrible job they have with unnpronouncable names. I spotted this lineup in the juniors draw today. say those 5 times fast.
Ganna Poznikhirenko(UKR) /
Zarah Razafimahatratra(MAD) def. Karolina Pliskova(CZE)[2] /
Kristyna Pliskova(CZE)[2]
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tennisplanet said
Wasn’t that Querrey lob going out on break freaking point? Wawrinka may have made the lethal mistake.
Somebody Else said
It would appear that Rafa’s place in the final is set. Unless Youzhny can get hot and play really smokin’ tennis, I don’t know anyone else on that side who poses a threat. Looks like too many inconsistent guys up there. Who knows?
Also, let’s see what the Federling match produces. Mon-FEECE/Djoko QF might be a stunner.
tennisplanet said
Who can provide tougher resistance to Nadal in semis? Querrey seems far fresher than Wawrinka to be able to play one more match before facing Nadal and still provide trouble.
Sol said
Querrey seems far fresher? Are we watching the same match?
Julien said
Querrey was definitely more tired in that last set, however I don’t see Wawrinka going further if he isn’t able to win the next match in 3 sets.
But congratulations to both players, the match was well fought !
BANTI said
Querry was like a 70 year old country club member out there in the last few games.
Rick said
FINALLY
(the war of attrition ends)
Sol said
Woohoo! Go Stan! Well done!
BANTI said
Holy Swiss Cheese! Two Swiss in the quarters. Likely in the semi’s:) Stan needs to pick it up big time, even for Youzny. He played very well in that last set, but his serve needs to be much better for his next few matches. What’s Roger thinking at the moment? “Stan, lets switch sides, I’ll take Rafa in the semi’s over Sod in the quarters?” 🙂
Bettyjane said
Wind affects serve big time here. Also I’m wondering how much is the strained quad going to play a role.
BANTI said
Hope this is not the case. Have to see his match with Youzny to access either of their chances against Rafa. As of right now, not looking good.
Bettyjane said
Youzhny has shown impressive mental toughness during his matches. PLaying against Isner in that incredibly Davis-Cup like atmosphere and then refiring after letting down in the third set today.
Bettyjane said
He attacked and grabbed it. So happy for him.
Rick said
Yea, Virginia Wade commenting on the Williams – Schiavone match.
Good riddance to Luke Jensen.
Dominic Anderson said
Ohh no Venus, again in that outfit, I didn’t see her last match but I heard that she was just pulling it down the entire time, and now I see it, not good at all
Rick said
Yeah, did she design that thing? The hem is constantly riding up.
OK, Schiavone is fun to watch, but I’m sorry, she walks and grunts like a guy.
Of course Venus’s scream isn’t that great to listen to either, and the way she shambles around the court between points always cracks me up.
Sol said
Lol, Rick. Bascially there’s nothing about this match that you like 😉
I’ll take Schiavone’s walk and grunt over Venus’ unbearable shrieking anyday.
The Ferrer v. Verdasco isn’t too bad.
Rick said
LOL no, actually, I really do enjoy watching Schiavone play a giant like Venus.
And I really admire Venus’s attitude in general — would that her sister would take some lessons from her in that regard.
I just can’t watch any woman’s tennis match for too long a stretch because (a) they can’t hold serve and (b) the baseline bashing just becomes mind-numbing after a while.
But Schiavone makes it a little more interesting with regard to (b).
Good God, listening to those vocalize antiphonally in the background while I type this is something else.
Ferrer v. Verdasco is on?
Time to switch.
Sol said
Oh, and the outfit…geez. Why is it more important to wear girly glittery stuff that look highly uncomfortable since she keeps pulling at it, instead of something that just make you look fashionable and nice but still like the great athlete that you are?
Rick said
Would that she would have tugged at her hem a lot more at Roland Garros and spared us all the spectacle.
Dominic Anderson said
Congratulations to Venus Williams for reaching the semi-finals, if Clijsters is next it will be a good match, I hope she does not go out there with that outfit again, and the grunting, I think she play better when she is not grunting, is not that the grunt has an efect in her game, but they are matchs where she play great without any noise, like her RR match againts Serena in last year YEC. Altough she lost, I think that’s one of her matchs between 2009 and 2010, she was serving well, powerfull FH and BH, and playing awsome at the net.
Best of wishes for her, I hope she win the chsmpionship.
Joy said
Some really shoddy line calling here at the end of set 2. Two consecutive shots of Ferru mistakenly called out, possibly derailed him a bit & he’s understandably pissed off.
Rick said
Absolutely — and it looked like Verdasco may have double faulted on one of the set points on his last service game too.
But Ferru prevails!
I actually think he has a better chance of taking it to Rafa than Verdasco would anyway.
Rick said
Great matches today.
I’ll say this for Schiavone: she fought like a little bull terrier.
Ferrer v. Verdasco also really really tight, still in the second set tiebreak.
(though I don’t think either of these jokers can match Nadal, they both get too mental)
Rick said
Wow these guys are playing some fantastic points.
Jenny said
Aren’t they just, Rick. Fantastic tennis. David has the second set.
BANTI said
I don’t know, not thinking they have what it takes seeing them play. They produce some great shots but nothing consistent. Still favor Youzny/Wawrinka against Nadal, but thats pushing it as well.
Rick said
Banti, I agree 100% — that’s what I meant above with “I don’t think either of these jokers can match Nadal, they both get too mental.” And I was only thinking as far as the quarterfinals (though I did ask earlier if Youzhny can give Nadal trouble 🙂 ).
Jenny said
Youzhny has been known to choke.
Joy said
Hi Rick, totally agree about Fran. She went down fighting tooth-and-nail, I love that.
Jenny said
Seconded!
Joy said
Jenny, Ferru’s looking really good out there, so gutsy, you must be loving this 🙂
Jenny said
LOL Joy! That’s why he’s been one of my faves for a long time.
BANTI said
He is playing very well. I mean his mental game is rock solid, nice to see in a veteran. If only Nalby had his mental game! 😦
Jenny said
If only some of the younger ones had it too.
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
lHi Jenny, I’ll bet you have a big crush on Bill Pullman : )
Jenny said
Hi Sir V! I don’t know who Bill Pullman is!
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
He’s an american actor. Remember the US president in ‘Independance Day.’ Looks a lot like David Ferrer.
Jenny said
LOL Thanks Sir V. I didn’t see the film either!
Joy said
Jenny, Besides Independence Day, Bill Pullman played the romantic lead in a very charming movie with a then up-and-coming young Sandra Bullock. It’s called ‘While You Were Sleeping’, and I hope you get a chance to see it so you’ll know what Sir V means.
Somebody Else said
Since when do Bill Pullman and David Ferrer look alike??
😉
Jenny said
I’m going to have to look the guy up. You don’t think so SE?
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
That was indeed a great second set tie-break. As for the womens section, when I watch he williams sisters, sharapova and other growing numbers of barking( literally) mad tennis players, I miss Steffi Graf. A lot these days! I dream and hope of a time when Women’s tennis will be set right with champions like Graf and Navratilova.
tennisplanet said
Nadal must be loving this Ferrer-Verdasco duel. Longer the match goes the greater are his chances of reaching the finals as Youzhny or Wawrinka appear incapable of beating the winner of this match – unless this goes five sets. That would be Nadal’s dream.
Somebody Else said
What a doozy, eh? 😉
Rick said
This match has turned into a slow grind.
Jenny said
David’s tiring physically, tired shots.
Somebody Else said
It has come to my attention that the elder commentator on the usopen.org live stream for the Ferrer-Verdasco match doesn’t know sh*t about sh*t.
Joy said
“Hi Jenny, I’ll bet you have a big crush on Bill Pullman :)”
LOL Sir V.A., so THAT’S who he reminds me of–thanks a lot!
tennisplanet said
How come all women in front seats are in shape? It’s because someone else is paying for it? Or fat women don’t like tennis – that much? Or they don’t have much in the way of ‘returning’ the favor?
Rick said
And here I thought the Wawrinka v. Querrey match was a war of attrition….
Rick said
Thank God women don’t play five sets at slams — it’s painful enough to watch two.
Rick said
Let alone three.
Oh look, Clijsters discovered that she has a first serve.
Ricke said
Can Clisters or Stosur hold serve?
Rick said
Answer: no.
They should serve for each other, they might do better.
Rick said
OMG neither of them has held once in the third set, and they’re at 3-3.
Scintillating tennis.
Oh, look, Clijsters decided to hold — wonder why?
BANTI said
break point 2/2 in the fifth for the pit bull!
BANTI said
That could be it:)
Rick said
He held.
Rick said
And then he didn’t hold.
Oof.
Ricke said
Wish I could watch the men play. ESPN showing the women.
Rick said
It’s been equally exhausting for at least the past hour.
But Ferrer seems to have woken up all of a sudden.
Can’t you access the live streaming on the US Open website?
Ricke said
i just opened it. I was hoping they would switch back and forth. Can’t stand it anymore.
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Nadal must be smiling wide in his sleep now as Uncle toni hastily whispers into his ear, how his buddies are killing themselves just to get a chance of being killed again by Nadal!
Ricke said
LOL! Good one Sir.
BANTI said
what a roller coaster. This match is crazy. Verdasco deserves the win for coming back.
Jenny said
They equally deserve it.
BANTI said
Yeah they do. Unfortunate of it comes down to a tiebreak:(
Rick said
Looks like that may be where it’s headed unless Ferrer implodes in his last service game.
Ricke said
Boy these two are just whaling on each other. Way better tennis than the women. Sorry I just have to be honest here.
Jenny said
Only one winner, but no losers here.
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Well, strap on your seat belts folks. This match is taking off beyond the stratosphere!
BANTI said
Verdasco way to dramatic after match point in my opinion. Well done though.
Kitty said
seconded, did’nt like his antics there
Jenny said
David even helped him up! Such a gracious guy with true humility.
Chicago fan said
I agree. Granted, Verdasco was excited about his victory, and it was well-deserved, but you shouldn’t do that to a friend.
Remember when a few French Opens ago, Rafa pummeled Roger. His celebration was very muted, out of respect.
With that said, some of the shots that Verdasco hit yesterday were absolute missiles. Silly ESPN showed an error-fest between Clijsters and Sosur instead of the amazing tennis from Verdasco and Ferrer.
Jenny said
I’m sure it was just in heat of the moment, that match could have gone either way and Fer knew it. They probably had a drink together after. 😛 I know when David beat Rafa some years ago, he flung himself to the ground and many thought that was disrespectful.
I remember when Fed beat Santoro at Wimbledon, he just stepped over the net and shook his hand. As did Stepanek when Ferrer beat him in that classic DC final last year.
Jenny said
Amazing match! Sorry David, but I think it’s back in the top 10 come Monday and where you belong. Congrats Fer.
Rick said
Is that Obama doing the on-court interview lol?
(I’m only getting audio)
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
ha ha my thoughts exactly.
Somebody Else said
who’s Obama?
Somebody Else said
some people might think I’m serious, so I’ll put a 😉 in here.
Stella said
Mal washington, I think
Kitty said
All this for him to roll over before Nadal in straight sets. Would have preferred Ferrer
Rick said
What I was alluding to in the comment immediately below.
Rick said
All right.
Does Verdasco have a prayer in the quarterfinal?
And please don’t cite the AO 2009 semi-final, that was almost two years ago.
Ricke said
Let me be brief……NO
Jenny said
No, unless Feli beats Rafa!
Ricke said
Two great warriors. These players should be glad Fererer is not a couple inches taller and a bit bigger. He would not get over powered by anyone. He fights for every ball. Impressive.
Somebody Else said
His name is Ferrer, but you wanted to type Federer, huh? 😉
Ricke said
LOL! I slept 3 hours last night and I don’t know what I was trying to type. I should go to bed, but of course I have to see how Rafa plays. Net time I will call him David, that I can spell for sure!
tennisplanet said
Still feel Nadal would have been better tested if Ferrer faced him in semis. Nadal may already be in the finals with very little fuel spent compared to clowns from the other side are expected to expend.
Rick said
I think we’re all agreed.
Jenny said
Absolutely agreed.
Stella said
ESPN are now gushing that it has been one of the greatest matches of the tournament and yet they hardly showed more than 10 points of it
Ricke said
Thank-You! What is wrong with these people? The other match was not great tennis at all. Why would they stay with it?
Somebody Else said
ze américains don’t want to watch 4-hour tennis matches, they only want ze SportsCenter highlights after ze hour-long football talking.
Somebody Else said
I didn’t stick with ESPN, so I’m sure I’m way off on this. 😉
M said
“ESPN are now gushing that it has been one of the greatest matches of the tournament and yet they hardly showed more than 10 points of it”
This. So. Much.
“ze américains don’t want to watch 4-hour tennis matches, they only want ze SportsCenter highlights after ze hour-long football talking.”
So, SE — do you think the cultured continent is ready for us tennis-watching Americans?
Is there a “Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning for decent tennis coverage on ESPN” sign on the hallowed shores?
😛
Jenny said
I’m sorry you guys in the US didn’t get to see the full Verdasco/Ferrer match live. No falling asleep for me! I did watch most of it on a stream, because Sky chose not to show it all on TV either. That match was what tennis is all about, talent, shotmaking, guts, hard work, good spirit and sportsmanship. These guys gave their all. 🙂 As with all of these closely contested great matches, there can only be one winner and that’s the hard part.
BANTI said
0/40 on Rafa’s serve and Lopez can’t convert. I think that says it all.
Somebody Else said
I know! Way to go with the slices, F-Pez!
Kitty said
thats the dilemma mankind faces with nadal, easier to get to breakpoints, mountain to convert it
Somebody Else said
Well, he’s not no.1 for nothing.
tennisplanet said
Nadal comes back from 0-40 to live. This has now happened so many times against so many players that breaking him first has to clear the mental hurdle before it translates into the real world.
tennisplanet said
Black outfit has to intimidate at some subtle level in your opponent’s mind. Haven’t you heard of certain colors at restaurants urge people to leave early?
chieko said
?? Really:: must be orange or yellow.
Jenny said
Right now, I’m seeing a straight sets victory for Rafa.
tennisplanet said
Nadal already has 2 freaking aces. That’s what he normally used to get for the whole freaking match. It could be the sole factor propelling him to career Slam by compensating for his physical style of play – specially when his tank is hardly spent today.
tennisplanet said
Is Lopez aiming to kill some birds or freaking what? He has hit what six shots in the air already.
jett09 said
😆 😆 😆
chieko said
😆 🙄 Please forgive him for it is very windy I think.
tennisplanet said
This match is fixed. Lopez has been bought. Money may not be the only pay off.
jett09 said
😯 😕 TeePee!!!
chieko said
I donnot think so TP sama. They do not allow things like that.
Somebody Else said
This is still the 4th round. I forget he’s still got a QF and a SF to play.
tennisplanet said
Lopez’s quads rival Berdych’s and Fiona’s.
tennisplanet said
Wonder why Lopez even attempts to go to Nadal’s forehand. Just hit his backhand ONLY. Geeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzz!!!!!!! Is that even have to be pointed out.
jett09 said
Wow it’s still going!! Vamos Rafa!!
tennisplanet said
Wawrinka may have a very real shot at facing Nadal in the semis after this five setter between Ferrer and Verdasco.
chieko said
I hope so TP sama.
M said
Feli and Rafa both look peeved.
tennisplanet said
Nadal wins another service game from being 0-30 down. Geeeeezzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!
BANTI said
Enjoying lopez play. The serve and volley seems to be working!
Somebody Else said
or not!
tennisplanet said
There, that was the 7th shot of Lopez at the birds.
Kitty said
this is embarrasing, 8th one..is topspin or wind bothering him so much, eye on the ball lopez not on the balls
chieko said
😆
tennisplanet said
I wouldn’t be sitting behind those two ball kids crouched so badly that their head is nearly touching the ground and their fannie is about to go off anytime.
chieko said
🙄
jett09 said
😆
M said
They train for that. 😛
tennisplanet said
And does Aunt Tony never wears trousers. Must be some theory connecting this behavior for never being hugged as a kid AND as an adult.
chieko said
😕 Dare not ask.
Kitty said
may be that is an addition to nadal’s bottle arrangement ceremony
M said
All the Nadal men have great legs.
😀
tennisplanet said
Turkey necks might as well start flying saucers to take advantage of those Lopez misfires.
chieko said
Hi I am on my lunch break. A quick peek at the results here. Oh my goodness. Poor Ferrer san. I am so sorry for him for I voted for him. I quess it is going to be very easy for our Nadal san. He will be in the final for sure then. 😀
tennisplanet said
Have you noticed front seaters adjusting their grill to fit the camera screen?
tennisplanet said
Have you noticed that lady sitting behind the umpire with the radar gun that follows the ball like a robot? It’s weird. Or is it something else? It’s long and hard.
Kitty said
Its her kaleidoscope, nadal promised her that he would show her stars on court and so far managed to show her 8 of them off lopez racquet
Somebody Else said
😀
jett09 said
😆 TP you’re bored aren’t you??
M said
😆
chieko said
Have to go back to work. May the best player wins. 😀
tennisplanet said
Lopez is proving, if it was not already known, that knowing Nadal and his game as intimately as Lopez does makes no difference.
Somebody Else said
The key is knowing your own game and applying it successfully. He just can’t put it together against him.
M said
That is because Rafa keeps improving.
Nonetheless, a profound statement.
Somebody Else said
Rafa has better shots tonight, better weapons overall.
Kitty said
yes indeed. he seems lost now
jett09 said
Nice forehand Rafa!
tennisplanet said
Lopez occasionally breaks out into his version of strip tease whenever he remembers he is in front of a crowd who cannot leave. How far up are the sparkly thingies?
jett09 said
😆 You’ve blown Feli’s cover 😆
tennisplanet said
I think Nadal is most dangerous when his forehand down the line pass is firing on all cylinders – specially when changing direction.
M said
This is true. Rafa has beautiful running DTL shots.
jett09 said
Good hold feli.
M said
Feli has a nice S&V game when he remembers (or can be bothered, I guess) to use it.
jett09 said
He has M and it’s a good weapon! It’s a shame that he is inconsistent 😕
Rick said
This seems like a perfectly good waste of a round of 16 match….
M said
Oh, Rick – I would have left you a personal note, but you still don’t have a mailbox.
(Why don’t you have a mailbox? :P)
If you’d like to see some photos I took of Roger’s fourth round match last night, the link is in comment 103 in Wanna Post. Use the Guest Password: TennisPlanet.
They’re not great photographs like Bluechyll’s were, because I didn’t have a great camera with me (I’m getting a new one! I promise!) but they are of Roger, which I think makes everything better. 😀
I just wanted to make sure none of his fans missed them if they want to have a look at them.
BANTI said
Hey M going to the Quarters tom! Kinda excited. Surprised you didn’t choose to see Rafa today!
M said
Hey, Banti! I was wondering if, if I looked hard, I’d see you last night.
I still remember last year’s quarters. Waiting to see if we were going to be all the way rained out. It was *freezing*. And then, it ended up spanning over two days!
I’m sure your pictures will be better than mine. Roger looked amazing.
Rick said
Hey M, thanks for thinking of me — just looked at the pics, nice! You guys in NY have my envy.
The only events I’m ever in close proximity to are the US Open Series events in Southern California. Meh.
Why don’t I have a mailbox? I guess because I don’t want to have to check email in yet another account.
I’ve been using email since before there was a public access internet, so I don’t love it that much.
For you, however, I’ll take it under consideration. 🙂
M said
“The only events I’m ever in close proximity to are the US Open Series events in Southern California. Meh.”
A friend of mine goes to IW every year. Never misses it unless she’s … well, I can’t remember the last time she did. LOL. Food for thought. 😛
“For you, however, I’ll take it under consideration.”
Yay! Thank you!
*claps hands*
If it makes it any better, it’s not a real mailbox, just a WP site to post that’s off the main threads. Look on the left sidebar; you can see how it works. TP can set it up for you. 🙂
tennisplanet said
Nadal fires three freaking aces in ONE freaking game? That’s sick.
Somebody Else said
Feliciano L 🙄 pez
jett09 said
😆 clever S.E.
M said
LOL. I just got that. 😛
Somebody Else said
I’m probleh being unfair. Rafa’s just a better player. I expected Lopez to make a dent because he’s still in the tournament.
O said
I just saw Rafa sliding a couple feet, did he slide a lot on these hard courts, any comments?
M said
I think only when he goes into “unconscious clay” mode.
Doing it intentionally seems to be more of a Gael move, imo.
M said
*sigh* Oh Feli. You are not Roger.
tennisplanet said
Lopez, even Williams sisters do a better job of shaming when they play each other. Geeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!
O said
Will Verdasco do the same too?
M said
Do these first serve percentages seem low to anyone else?
Roger’s was in the fifties in the first set last night, I think.
M said
The commentators make me 🙄 when they do silly Armada jokes.
“Holes in the Spanish galleon”?
Somebody’s sense of humor is sleep-deprived, I think.
Somebody Else said
Somebody Else said
hmm, lemme see if I can do that over.
Somebody Else said
http: // s185.photobucket.com/ albums/ x286/pholdenj/ ?action=view¤t= 15RobertGoulet_RedShipsofSpain. mp4
M said
SE, I’m getting the dreaded 404 on that link.
Somebody Else said
close all the spaces (?)
M said
I did.
(You know I’m the bad girl that started doing that open-the-spaces thing here to slip through moderation, right? 😛 )
Somebody Else said
yeah, that was a great method. The link works, btw. Make sure ALL the gaps are closed.
Then again, it’s not important. I was just being silly with a video, that’s all. A reference to Spain and spanish ships, etc. Can you guess?
M said
I did guess! That’s why I wanted to see! LOL!
I will try again. Like I said to Jett, it seems like my ability to think critically really slips during USO second week. 😛
jett09 said
Sleep tight M! 😉 I will miss Roger’s match tomorrow, I’m working all day. I wish him all the best 😉
Somebody Else said
Nevermind. I’m a total moron! The video name is in the link! D’OH!!! 😉
jett09 said
OMG it’s past their bedtime!! and probably another hour to go?
M said
Feli looks truly whipped.
tennisplanet said
Nadal is just toying now – and practicing.
M said
Did you see that replay, TP? I don’t think he’s toying. That was risking death of the ankle.
jett09 said
“That was risking death of the ankle”
I agree M 😕
I’m out of here, good luck Rafa!
jett09 said
Oh goodnight/morning all and enjoy the rest of the match 😉
M said
Good night, Jett — sleep tight! 🙂
jett09 said
Thanks M, I’m still here, I was gonna go shopping but I can’t leave the match…slightly exciting now. It’s 3pm Wed here.
M said
You would think I’d know that by now, sorry. LOL.
Sleep dep during the Slams can get kind of bad …
jett09 said
😆 Rafa you’re not Roger! Good try!
O said
He needed more top spin on that shot, perhaps. But Lop is right there.
M said
Well, it wasn’t a winner, but it was over the net!
(And nice to watch. 😛 )
O said
Lopez is eager to get some kind of treatment by Nadal tonight, I mean after the match.
M said
Oh man. Now I wish I was there, lol.
Rick said
Any sliver of a prayer of a fourth set?
Rick said
Nahhhh.
M said
Maybe! Feli did take him out in Queens, and he does know Rafa’s game.
Rick said
I replied to your solicitous post above, M. 🙂 — thanks!
M said
You’re quite welcome, Rick! I’m glad you enjoyed them!
And I sent you a note back about the mailbox.
(And I will get a new camera, I promise. LOL!)
Rick said
Oh, I completely forgot about Indian Wells, as it comes at a bad time professionally, so it’s virtually impossible for me to get away then. I was referring to the summer series events, which are less prestigious.
M said
Oh. All those empty courtside seats with the ushers gone just hurt my feelings.
*sigh of longing*
I have a friend that takes the full two weeks off for the Open. I used to think he was quite crazy. Not so sure I do anymore …
Rick said
Wow, that was a real nailbiter.
I feel so wound up after all that intensity.
M said
LOL Rick – your sarcasm is coming off the page. 😛
P.S. I am so confused — is Rafa going to play the day session Thursday?
M said
He changed his grip! She should know this!
And why would she think Rafa would give away his weapons before his QF match??
👿
M said
And Rafa tucks us in.
Good night/day, everyone! 😀
kitty said
Another insane stat for Rafa – he has faced 13 breakpoints in this US open and NOBODY broke him even once till now
kitty said
I will give 100 bucks to anyone who can go to usopen dot org site and successfully manage to click the Live Scores link on the right
KutuBacaBuku said
How can a very big event like this has such a horrible site … so disappointed 😦
Jenny said
I must admit, I do find one has to go ‘around the houses’ to find what you want. I tend to use the ATP site links.
kitty said
Yes Jenny I went to the ATP site link now. IBM does a great job but I am not sure this site was designed by them though
KutuBacaBuku said
why anyone here just use livescore or flashscore ??
Jenny said
lol I’ll only use livescores if I’m desperate!
Rick said
Wasn’t it better in previous years?
Did they have it redesigned this year?
They should get their money back — horribly cluttered interface.
BonnyBee said
Rafa has just left the ESPN2 booth (was there during first 3 games of Monfils/Djok match). He was charming and self-effacing, as usual. Can’t believe how much his English has improved.
M said
Oh, I hope they play that back later. I’m not where I can watch right now. I remember ESPN had Roger in the booth after one of his 2nd week matches at the AO, and how charming and funny he was.
“Can’t believe how much his English has improved.”
He was so charming last evening — BonnyBee, did you see him? It was late — and has been poised in his interviews all week, fielding some of the craziest questions.
I remember how disdainful some people used to be about Rafa’s English. I’ll bet none of them can speak Català. Or Castilian Spanish, for that matter.
😕
Jenny said
I remember how disdainful some people used to be about Rafa’s English. I’ll bet none of them can speak Català. Or Castilian Spanish, for that matter.
————————————————-
Too true, M! I love Davydenko’s interviews, some of his answers are hilarious to native English speakers, but actually his English is pretty good, certainly better than my Russian which is zero!
M said
You’re so right, Jenny. Davy is an absolute riot, especially when he talks about how his wife apparently runs the house. 😛
Jenny said
When Davy referred to the Round Robin system at the Masters, I believe he called it Robin Round, and also about his wife shopping. He has, what I would call, a dry wit.
BonnyBee said
I did see him last night, you mean the post-match on-court interview? He’s almost giddy, much less shy. It’s as if the looser grip on the serve has loosened up his tongue/personality. It must be so nice to be able to understand questions and be able to give an answer other than “one match at a time I keep trying to improve.” I’m hoping his vastly improved English could get him more endorsements here in the U.S. Federer has about 100 commercials running regularly here–and there’s a new one with Monfils (!) that’s been running for a week or so on the Tennis Channel. The only ones I ever see for Rafa are about his racket or strings and he doesn’t even talk.
M said
BonnyBee, Rafa does have a pile of endorsements that play *outside* the US, in Europe and Asia. He talks in lots of those.
And he didn’t start racking them up just five minutes ago, either. He’s had Cola Cao and Kia since, like, 2007, I think, and he had a Spanish L’Oreal commercial in 2006, back when he had those miles and miles of hair. 🙂
And, of course, there’s the fabulous “Disfruta mis islas” for the Balearic Tourism Association.
Do you have a mailbox here on the site? I have to dash now — I’m glad I have a deadline; I’m not sure I have the fortitude for Roger’s upcoming match — but if you like I’ll see if I can find some of them to put up for you later.
(Speaking of Roger, some of my favorites of his are when he doesn’t talk at all. Like the Swiss insurance ones? And the Nike guitar? So cute.
M said
M said
BonnyBee said
Thanks, M. I meant ads in English for U.S. consumers. I’ve seen ads in Spanish on YouTube (love the ones Rafa does with Pau Gasol, since I’m a Southern Californian). But haven’t seen anything for Rafa like Gilette, Mercedes, chocolates, NetJets, or even for Nike or Babolat. Hoping that will change, not that Rafa needs the $. But all that extra cash waiting for him here in the U.S. should be a perk for The World #1. (I saw a very recent interview and they are still putting subtitles under Rafa’s English–with his recent progress, that won’t last long.)
Don’t have a mailbox–don’t have a clue how to get one!
M said
“Don’t have a mailbox–don’t have a clue how to get one!”
Ask TP for one! He can set you up. 😀
“But all that extra cash waiting for him here in the U.S. should be a perk for The World #1.”
Can’t disagree with you about that.
“I’ve seen ads in Spanish on YouTube (love the ones Rafa does with Pau Gasol, since I’m a Southern Californian)”
Aren’t they hilarious? I must confess I really didn’t give two crumbs about the Lakers till Pau joined them (and then because he was a friend of Rafa’s). I have to admit to following the Celtics.
*runs*
And please don’t tell Spike. I’d be run out of New York. 😈
“I saw a very recent interview and they are still putting subtitles under Rafa’s English”
Ugh. 🙄
Perhaps I’m biased, but I really think that says more about ignorant consumers than the quality of Rafa’s English.
Even Roger speaks English with an accent! (A very lovely one, but an accent nonetheless.) And it’s one of his languages from birth, since his mom is SA!
*is indignant*
👿
D.S.G. said
Ohhhhh….I REALY agree with you, M, about the subtitles. I think you are spot on about it saying more about ignorant viewers.
HTH do you make those red eyed emoticons?? I love that one and the bug-eyed one.
I’m glad it’s cool in NYC. It’s blisteringly hot and humid her in the Deep South. Ugggggggggggghhhhhhh.
kitty said
I just read this in some other blog — obviously came from a diehard fed fan…thought it was very funny with nice facts to support his claim
—-
It’s highly amusing to watch Rafael ‘No Weapons’ Nadal raise the hopes of his fans, yet again, at The U.S Open.
Nadal’s dream of winning The Open being extinguished has almost become an early-Autumn ritual. The sights and sounds of Nadal’s hopeless attempts to join the ranks of Tennis’ Greats, by winning ‘The Toughest Tournament in Tennis’, are proving an excellent addition to the Flushing Meadows experience.
One might call it: ‘A Sad Sight’.
The 2010 Open is panning out similarly to Nadal’s previous failed attempts at winning this most prestigious of titles:
A ‘Dream Draw’, littered with ‘good’ displays, then a crushing defeat to the 1st serious player.
In 2008, ‘Rafail’ beat not a single seeded player on route to the semis. Some foolishly thought it could be his year. He was then completely out-played by Andy Murray. Murray was still a little green but he hit twice the winners Nadal did in their match.
Remember this: Nadal was at his very best in 2008, but he didn’t even get close to the title. Murray was decimated by Federer in The Final.
In 2009, Nadal beat his 1st seeded player at The Open – but it was Almagro, so it doesn’t really count. After he scraped past Monfils and Gonzales, his fans were proclaiming that it was his time. Needless to say, Del Potro embarrassed Nadal in the semis.
Fast forward to 2010 and little has changed. Nadal’s game is still limited, his strokes rudimentary, his talent negligible – who could forget his laughable attempt at replicating the ‘tweener’ that Roger Federer has perfected.
Many are hyping up the fact that Nadal has yet to drop serve. Well, anyone can hold serve against players like Lopez and Gabawhatever.
A little known fact: Nadal held his serve 70+ times in a row at Wimbledon 2006. That is, until he reached The Final… where Federer embarrassed him, taking the 1st set 6-0.
Nadal’s best years are long gone. He isn’t the player he was in 2008 (and he was limited then, so that’s saying something).
‘Rafail’ will fail once more. Nadal will lose by the early hours of Monday morning. And when he does; I, Paul Bearer, will carry the Career Coffin of Rafael Parera Nadal out of New York City… and into the darkness beyond.
—
KutuBacaBuku said
It sound so federer, hahaha …
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Ha ha. This is awesomely funny!!!
Joy said
LOL. You can practically SMELL the fear Rafa brings out oozing from Fed fans when they start citing stats from 2-4 years ago.
“A little known fact: Nadal held his serve 70+ times in a row at
Wimbledon 2006. That is, until he reached The Final.
”
I did NOT know that, but I’m grateful to whoever wrote about that, because now I’m even more excited to see how far Rafa can go with his new serve!
Rick said
Is Monfils the Wozniacki of the men’s side?
I think I’ve seen one aggressive shot from him all afternoon — all he seems to focus on is retrieving.
WTH does he think he’s doing?
Or does he think at all about what he’s doing?
chieko said
🙄 😕 👿 😆 He is being Blown to pieces !! 😦
KutuBacaBuku said
not really chieko … he still can hold Novak till tie break 😀
chieko said
Oh I came back and he lost!! Sorry Monfil san I was rude to make that remark. Basically KutuBacaBuku san , you are correct. I guess I wanted him to do better but was disappointed at his reaction to the wind condition. Thanks for reminding me. I shall remember next time.
KutuBacaBuku said
i also (proved) wrong chieko …
after the 1st set Gael can’t do anything to hold Novak
hope Roger can beat Robin without get himself so tired
Oh God, i pray to you !
chieko said
We pray together all of us KutuBacaBuku san!! The wind is sooooooooooooooo strong and the outcome is soooooooooooooo unpredicatable !! Gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!! ( TP sama’s favorite expression)!! 😀
Poor Ferrer san. He could have won today. Sometimes life is soooooooooooo unfair. Ne!! 🙄
KutuBacaBuku said
there are so many reasons that crossed my minds :
– he think he has a better stamina than Novak
– he feels so tired from his last match
– etc
finally, he lost the first set … hope it will push him to play more aggresive :))
Bettyjane said
He is a naturally conservative player whenever I’ve watched him. Strange as he’s so quick around the court.
Kitty said
who is the guy in the executive plastic chair sitting exactly in the middle of both players right behind the umpire?
KutuBacaBuku said
the one who give the balls to the ballbaoy right? i prefer to call him “ballboy manager”, hehehe 😀
Kitty said
lol, its funny when monfils with all that grunt sends the ball at the pace of women’s tennis, he was spent after the first set, he has stamina issues for quite sometime now.
Rick said
Ya know, during the Gasquet match I was wondering WTH they were doing then as well, the ball was clearing the net by about two feet on every shot, it was like watching a lawn tennis match in your backyard or something. And I thought the same thing (“women’s tennis”) but was afraid to say anything lest M get on my case about “playing like a girl” again 🙂 )
M said
LOL. Clearly I’m not going to live that one down any time soon. 😀
(It’s just that I think Ms. Vee *does* have a 121mph serve, is all. 😛 )
Rick said
Heck yeah.
No dispute from me there.
Bettyjane said
Right now it’s the beginning of the Wozniaki match and winds are worse than they’ve been the entire tournament. It’s gusting up to 30mph. Fed and Soderling beware!
KutuBacaBuku said
should we note the winner of US Open this year as … King of The Wind 😀
UM17 said
Alright, I’ve had about enough of Pam making fun of Cibulkova’s height. As a shortie myself, I’d like to see her go far! Hmph. If anything, she should be commended for her success without the treetop advantage.
claire said
Ditto UM17! I believe I heard the average height of woman on tour is 5’10”!!!
Jenny said
If anything, she should be commended for her success without the treetop advantage.
Reply:
I entirely agree, about both male and female players. Some of these people have a real problem going on – not clever or even funny. It’s one of my pet hates. We have a saying here, ‘the best things come in small packages’.
claire said
Haven’t heard that in awhile Jenny “the best things come in small packages” ; my Mom has always told my sister and I that – we are 4’11” and 5’3″ (me) and shrinking!! At 5’3″, I am the “giant” in my family:)
Joy said
Totally agree. Look at Justine Henin, barely 5′ 6″ (much shorter than the average height on the WTA) but with 7 Slam titles & an Olympic gold.
KutuBacaBuku said
Has anyone here post Wawrinka’s daughter photo? Her name is Alexia … so cute 😀
KutuBacaBuku said
Is there anyone here want to expand the discussion by sharing Twitter account ?
because so many players are using twitter now 😀
Kitty said
Wind is sooo strong tonight! did somebody say 30mph!! All stars pointing to Rafa’s advantage in this Open
Rick said
Good Lord, Wozniacki’s forehand is pathetic — or was today anyway. Half the time she was lucky to get it past the service box.
chieko said
Oh Bluechyll san where are you!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙄
bluechyll said
Right here Chieko!!
Goooooo Rogeeeeerrrr!!!!! 🙂 🙂
tennisplanet said
Federer seems tense at the tunnel interview. No smiles.
chieko said
🙄 😕 Understandable!! Ne!!
chieko said
Breathe Chieko breathe !! My heart is very fast now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tennisplanet said
Soderling looking like Delpo in the first game. Power, power and more freaking power.
tennisplanet said
Federer HAS to get his first serves in at minimum 65%, I think.
Rick said
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tennisplanet said
BP already for SOD?
tennisplanet said
Saved by the hair’s hair.
Kitty said
I think the wind might have done the trick there, wind pushed it out but hawkeye can’t pick up real time settings?
tennisplanet said
That was Sod’s power in that backhand bringing up another BP.
chieko said
Oh what a save!! Thank you thank you.
tennisplanet said
That lineman facing Soderling may not survive this match.
chieko said
Can one die of a heart attack watching tennis at a young age???? Air air air…………………
Kitty said
Breathe Chieko, its going to be a long night, have faith in your man
Kitty said
Sod looking strong and positive. Roger serving ok but looks like UE might be a problem here
tennisplanet said
Sod serving at just 36%. Federer needs to capitalize NOW.
Somebody Else said
I hope Federer grows some balls real soon.
Somebody Else said
yeah yeah, I know wind is an issue.
Rick said
Do we really need to see Mirka passing mints to Gwen Stefani during the points?
tennisplanet said
Federer’s serve doing the job there. He needs that for the entire match. Is it possible?
chieko said
Ace ace ace ace ace … more air please breathe slowly now.
Kitty said
Mirka’s tresses blowing into Ananconda? lol..kidding, Fed has made sure they don’t sit together anymore
Bettyjane said
I’ve noticed that too Kitty, lol!
bluechyll said
I’d like to see Roger make a move early in this first set.
chieko said
Hi Bluechyll san, where are you pills for me!! I need them nowwww!!
tennisplanet said
BP coming up?
Rick said
Um, no.
But I had the same thought.
Kitty said
Fed’s newly found ball scrambling won him that point for 30-15
Kitty said
Sod pounding Fed’s backhand already and then shot into open court working well so far for him
tennisplanet said
Federer serving at 71% and already has five aces to 53% and 0 aces – but Soderling has the BPs.
Kitty said
Fed’s serve and Sod’s lack of it is helping Fed so far. Once a rally starts Sod has been relentless
Kitty said
Fed has also choosen this opportune time in wind to ridicule hawkeye, ball that clearly out and it shows up so close. Meanwhile Fed saves another BP 🙂
tennisplanet said
Low balls working for Federer. More slices?
Rick said
I think Sod actually digs having the crowd against him….
Kitty said
Yesss!!!
chieko said
I love my Federer san’s dropper!! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!
O said
🙂
tennisplanet said
Match is on now with first BP conversion.
chieko said
Yes………………………………TP sama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rick said
NIIIIIICE hold
Rick said
Ditto for Sod
Rick said
And again for Fed
So OK, at very worst it’s not gonna be a straight sets loss — even that makes me feel better already….
chieko said
YES!!
tennisplanet said
Soderling appears to be acting like Berdych against Federer at Wimbledon despite being down a break. Recipe for an exciting match? Sure.
chieko said
I love it I love love games at set point!!!! Love love love love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yipeeeeee! 😀
Bettyjane said
Last year Roger got off to a flying start against Sod and it ended up being a nail-biter.
tennisplanet said
Federer holding serve on love for the last two freaking games right after the break when he was going to deuce and BPs just minutes ago. Sod broken?
Somebody Else said
1st set over.
Now is typically when things start getting tricky for the Fed, unless he can produce something nice.
M said
I’m not watching.
I know Roger has a set.
What I’m gleaning is that he’s serving well, but not keeping up with Sod Balrogderling off the ground.
I also understand the Sod is indulging a hissy fit or two.
Breathe.
In.
Breathe.
Out.
Come on, Roger.
Rick said
Groundstrokes evening out a bit, M — Fed improving, Sod not so dominant at the moment.
UM17 said
OMG WHY IS PAM DOING AN INTERVIEW DURING POINTS?!? We all respect Billie Jean King, but I don’t want to hear her while they’re playing!! AHHHH!!
chieko said
Really >>
Rick said
Sod couldn’t have picked a more opportune time for a DF 🙂
Rick said
And he clearly wants to make him pay for it….
Rick said
And does, with a little help from our hero.
Back on serve.
tennisplanet said
Second curtain coming down already?
chieko said
SOdesu ne!! Double soult!!!!!
chieko said
Sorry should be double fault!!
tennisplanet said
Federer playing with fire. Needs to close early before Sod’s nerves return.
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Agreed. It may not be that easy with the wind.
Rick said
Is this Somebody Else’s predicted second set lapse already?
chieko said
😕
Rick said
For Soderling? 🙂
LOL amazing how that game completely turned around after Soderling missed the smash for the putaway at 40-0 (that’s for you, faint of heart M :-))
BUT Fed still has to hold….
chieko said
Federer san forever!!! Break back !! Yes yes yes. I can breathe again.
chieko said
Federerever!!
Somebody Else said
The wind is ridiculous out there!
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Indeed. Federer is better acquainted with these conditions than Soderling who’s having a miserable time with his serve. Not one freakin ace!
Somebody Else said
Another factor players have to learn to contend with in an outdoor bowl. Sheeesh!!
Rick said
The man is a serving machine tonight.
Thank God.
Rick said
Soderling constructing his points in that all too familiar way now.
Rick said
Wow Fed serving at 86% currently.
chieko said
He holds oooooo great Federer san thank you thank you thank you.
Kitty said
Dip in Fed’s serve that game but manages to hold. Isn’t it a big mental blow and very frustrating for someone when you have multiple BPs but fail to convert and your opponent converts the small chances he receives rarely
chieko said
Holding my breath again…..breathe breathe breathe turning purple….
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Soderling’s forehand is waking up. So is his serve. Interesting 3rd set coming up.
Rick said
Yep, concur, Sir V
Rick said
Still 11 aces to nil.
Rick said
12
Rick said
13
To take the set
M said
\o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/
I do so have faith! 😛
M said
Somebody Else said
Is that like the bat-signal to call draw me out, M? 😉
Ricke said
Serve it out Rog you got the wind!
chieko said
Holding my breath again…..breathe breathe breathe turning purple yipppeeeeeeeeee !! 6-4 6-4
I love this planet!! 😀
Rick said
Aside from that miserable final last year, how many matches has Fed lost being up 2 sets to love?
Scott said
He is 164-0. Last year he lost set two afterserving for it.
Bettyjane said
ESPN is getting cocky. Showing “duration of game” clock on Fed’s serve. They usually reserve this just for long deuce games!
wuiches said
Fed has a record of 164-0 at GS’s when he wins the first 2 sets!!!
Soda is done!!!
chieko said
From now on I shall love all windy days , windy nights and windy anytime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tennisplanet said
Sod can only delay the torture now. End is inevitable.
tennisplanet said
Djokovic just crapped in his pants.
chieko said
Crapped TP sama ??? 😕
wuiches said
hahahahahahahahahahahaahhahahah
Bettyjane said
Lordy Lordy Lord.
bunnee said
hee hee hee!
jett09 said
😆 😆 😆 I need to respond to TP’s funny comment!!
chieko said
Calm calm calm
wuiches said
Damn, I wanted them to play a 5 setter!!
that’s not gonna happen!!!!
Somebody Else said
WHY????
bunnee said
for the phun of it! have faith in your rogi!
Ricke said
Soderling is playing against Roger and the wind with his power game…..not looking good for him!
O said
You miss an easy smash, you are 0:2 down quickly.
chieko said
I think that done him in for him.
tennisplanet said
Soderling’s only remaining lifeline: His first serve and aces.
chieko said
Please don’t remind him TP sama 🙄
Rick said
Sod has found that backhand
When he talks to himself I swear he is reminding himself of his game plan
chieko said
I think you are right. He is trying to stay positive and not panic I think. I feel for him too.
tennisplanet said
Soderling has already rationalized the loss to windy conditions denying him second wind.
chieko said
What a pass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chieko said
Be careful Federer san!! Be focused.
chieko said
Another passs!!
wuiches said
Sod should be asking for his membership of Nalbandian’s club!!!!!
Whose vicepresident is Murray!!!!!
chieko said
😆 😆 😆
tennisplanet said
Sod getting blown away by Roger. Roger is in danger of being blown away by the wind. It can happen.
O said
Federer seems to hit anywhere he wants to!
wuiches said
Can’t believe Soda doesn’t have a damn ace!!!!
wuiches said
ooops!!!!
chieko said
Oh it is you who helped him ace it!!!
chieko said
OH Federer san you are incredible!!
Rick said
Sod gets his 1st ace!
chieko said
OOOPs First ace by Sod san.
chieko said
3-2 in the third set. Oh please please please finish it soon so that I can breathe normal again. !!!!!!!Please please please
wuiches said
poor joker, must be thinkin’: “not this clown again”
Rick said
LOL
chieko said
🙄 😆
jett09 said
😆
😆
chieko said
Ping Pong time!!
chieko said
29 shots!!!
Rick said
Great rally
tennisplanet said
Sod lost a ‘man’ point there after hitting bombs.
chieko said
😀
Rick said
Really
tennisplanet said
Sod is totally at Federer’s mercy. What a showing. Federer with these numbers deserves at least half the trophy already.
chieko said
3 all!! Please be careful!!
wuiches said
who is the clown next to anaconda??
chieko said
Less windy now.
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Paul and Mirka’s undeniable chemistry is probably the reason they no longer sit beside each other. Like in this match f’rinstance.
chieko said
Oh no our Federer san missed it. 3-4 now. oh please please please
tennisplanet said
And why is Anaconda sitting closer to Federer’s mom? My Mirka suspicion was correct? Should I start another one?
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Yes!
jett09 said
😆 😆
Bettyjane said
Why is Lynette Federer pulling out a cellphone?
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
She’s calling Djokovic’s mom to tell her “My son can beat your son”
jett09 said
😆 Sir V
wuiches said
hahahaha TP: Dr Heart!!!!
tennisplanet said
This could be set point for Sod right here.
Rick said
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzz
wuiches said
oh my!!!!
oh my, my!!!!!
chieko said
Oh no oh no a surprise breaker!!
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
3rd set to Robin. Now we have a contest
jett09 said
Can someone pls pls update me the score..Fed’s match, I’m at work…cheers guys thanks 😉
Goodluck Rog!!!
Rick said
Fed leads 6-4, 6-4, they just traded breaks in the 3rd for 5-5, Jett
Rick said
Sorry, 5-4, Fed has to hold first 🙂
jett09 said
Thanks Rick!! you’re a Hon! I can breath easy now and go back to work.
Enjoy guys!! Good luck Rog!!
Rick said
And he did 🙂
Rick said
Jett, Roger broke Soderling to go up 6-5, now serving for the match
tennisplanet said
Federer looks like a midget in comparison and frail. Should close in three sets then?
chieko said
I have stopped breathing!!
wuiches said
damn!!
chieko said
oho ohohhohh I revive myself…….
jett09 said
Chieko Chan what is the score please??
chieko said
third set (6-4 6-4 5-4) last 2 games were breakers.
chieko said
15-0 15 all
chieko said
ojhp miss hit 15-30 30 all
chieko said
net winner 40-15 5 all now. I made some mistakes telling you the score.
chieko said
soorry I have to focus now. I cannot type while I am holding my breath.
chieko said
douboe break point
chieko said
still break point
chieko said
Jett09 san we broke we broke will be serving for match 6-5 third set. Sorry I was not fast enough almost type out Japanese when I am so excited!!
I am holding my breath, crossing my toes, my eyes, my teeth ?? , my fingers and my hair…..
chieko said
15-0 30-0
chieko said
Aced through 56 minutes we won we won we won Jett09 san I love you and I love Federer san I love my fingers my toes my teeth my hair I love this planet I love tennis ……………..yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:lol;
jett09 said
Oh Chieko Chan you’re soooo adorable!! I was laughing my head off while reading your comments!! You gave a very detailed account of the last few games and it was as if I was watching the match live 😆
Thank you once again Chieko Chan, you’re such a trooper! ♥♥♥
yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I second that Chieko Chan 😉
Roger I’m so proud of you…you are such a gifted man! You ROCK dude!
Rick said
YES WE CAN!!!
chieko said
YES YES YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M said
You two are awesome.
That is all.
😀
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Fed breaks back. Back to even terms in set 3. I feel this will go to a tie-breaker
tennisplanet said
If Federer fails to close in three, this may turn ugly in a hurry.
tennisplanet said
Federer leaving the door open.
tennisplanet said
Sod was more angry on his making a second attempt to return that ball than the actual miss.
tennisplanet said
Federer is seeing and feeling the ball like a watermelon. Geeeeezzzzzz!!!!!!!!
chieko said
watermelon TP sama!!
BANTI said
🙂
jett09 said
😆 TP!!
Rick said
Yeah, man, this isn’t Paris in the rain
Ricke said
Closing now!
tennisplanet said
Djokovic just had a second accident on that Federer lob. Going on runs anytime now.
Ricke said
Talk about playing the wind.
bunnee said
heh heh!
wuiches said
au revoir Robin!!!!!!
chieko said
Sayonara but you also did very well Sod san. One day you will win the US Open I am quite sure of that.
tennisplanet said
Masterful clinic. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
chieko said
Wow wow wow wow woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Rick said
M!
He. Got. A. Coach!
Chucky. Did. Not. Pass!
chieko said
No he did not pass… we love M san;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
M said
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy
Ahem.
😀
jett09 said
M your mantra worked! 😉
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Hey TP! When you come back to earth, don’t forget that Paul-Mirka sequel. Can you hear me from up there???
jett09 said
lol Sir V
Yes TP I can’t wait for the sequel too 😆
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
pam Shirver is asking some irrelevant rubbish questions. Federer’s laughing at the idiocy of it all.
M said
“pam Shirver is asking some irrelevant rubbish questions.”
As she is wont to do. I think she just enjoys giggling over Roger and Rafa.
She was catty enough about the ladies last year; I guess that’s why they put her on the floor this year.
😕
However, I will not continue in this vein. As Coach Yoast said in Remember the Titans, “This is a time for reflection, and for prayer.”
😛
overcaffeinated said
Wow. That dude called Roger Federer, seems to be a good player, no? He beat Robin Soderling in straight sets and is in another USO semi final. So much for being done and dusted in majors, where QF would be as good as he could wish for. TP, perhaps time to revisit / revise your physchological analysis of settling for less… or whatever dribble that was 😉
Bring on the semi with Nole. This should be a crackerjack given the way both played their QF matches today.
Vamos Roger!!!
M said
“Vamos Roger!!!”
LOL. I got carried away the other evening and almost said that, Overcaffeinated. I caught myself just in time.
😛
I hope Banti is enjoying himself. 😀
overcaffeinated said
I’ve no doubt Banti is loving this… perhaps as much as I am 🙂
“Vamos Roger” for sure.
At least one mouth-watering SF is coming up … YAY
BANTI said
Vamos Roger!
Yeah I had fun:) Thanks for the kind thoughts M ! By the way, Pure Maestro-ness! That drop shot at break point in the first set was so ridiculous, first one for him in the match, he does it from the baseline almost! Smooooooooooooth sh$T. I’ve watched him for a while on the tube, and watching a 29 year old Roger kick the crap out of Soderling live was just amazing. Bliss! Roger’s graceful artistry is going to be missed. He just putts around waiting for a point than instantly produces the most mind blowing thing you can possibly see on a tennis court. So cool!
Ohh and every single ball goes back to the ball boys/girls! from Roger:) Cool to see.
I’ll be staying home for the Fedal final, so I can break things if necessary:)
Goodnight!
KutuBacaBuku said
i also see how he return it to the ballboys, Banti …
and they go directly to the ballboys, so accurate, so amazing 😀
BANTI said
Kutu yes super accurate:) Clip posted here recently, when he hits one to a ball boy on the opposite side of the court. Look for it, its quite amazing.
KutuBacaBuku said
I’ve seen it Banti … 😀
and how he described it when he was asked about that in a interview : “It’s fun !”
just see how he really enjoy Tennis, hehehe
overcaffeinated said
And it shows Roger’s total mastery of the ball, as the ball kid didn’t really have to move. Just goes to show that the recent Gillette behind-the-scenes video is indeed “real”… hehe.
wuiches said
damn, I really wanted Nadal to win this, but this clown is playing amazing!!!
The devil is knocking at your door Rafa!!!!
tennisplanet said
Soderling may be just happy he wasn’t blown off the court with bagels.
bunnee said
was decent. not so horrible an effort.
chieko said
Agree!!
wuiches said
How many games is going to win joker???
UM17 said
Something in me was hoping for a little bit more of a fight, but I suppose I’ll settle for a thumping… 😛
M said
I’m so happy that Roger played well in the wind.
He seemed to be struggling with it a little in 4R, and Rafa tends to handle the wind very well (at least he certainly did in last year’s QF part I; it was kind of breathtaking).
But I don’t want to get ahead of myself. That way lies grief.
*shuts eyes tight*
claire said
Let’s hope Federer plays as well Friday as he did tonight! I was afraid Federer would go off and lose focus – sooo glad he didn’t!!! 🙂
Anonymous said
Personally, I’m hoping he DOESN’T PLAY AT ALL
on Friday, since he faces Djokovic on SATURDAY.
claire said
Anyone see Wayne Greski (sp) – he sure is sporting a full head of hair!! Has he been hanging around with Agassi?
claire said
Why is it that semi’s are played on Saturday and final is next day?? Seems like player with easiest semi will have a huge advantage over other player! Also are both semi’s played in afternoon or is one in afternoon and other in evening? Isn’t this the only GS that semi and final are played back to back? Crazy especially when it’s best of 5!!
M said
“Why is it that semi’s are played on Saturday and final is next day??”
Ratings. (*cynical answer* 😕 )
———————————-
“Also are both semi’s played in afternoon or is one in afternoon and other in evening?”
Live network coverage for the men’s semis goes from noon to 6pm EST.
overcaffeinated said
Yes, as M states, it is all about ratings for this tournament.
For many moons now, the second Saturday of the USO has been titled “Super Saturday”. For a while, the structure of this day saw the women’s final sandwiched between the two men’s semi finals.
In recent years, it is the two mens semis first, followed by a night time ladies final.
Crazy for sure, but thems the way the power of the $$ works in the USA.
KutuBacaBuku said
Roger was perfect this night … he is The King of The Wind
Let’s prepare for the 17th 😀
Dee said
😆 King of the wind! I am smiling any way! Ahhhhhmmmm. Sigh of relief!
jett09 said
Lordy I’ve got 247 messages to read 😯 I’ll sit back, read and enjoy 😉
Jenny said
Congratulations Roger, well played, great stuff 🙂
Kitty said
Indeed great exhibition yesterday, hope he keeps his serve consistent, that gives him double confidence to go after his ground shots.
anon said
Hey TP and all the rest, you should probably watch this, hilarious.
Hitler upset with Federer and Nadal over US Open seeding ORIGINAL HQ
http:// www. youtube. com /watch? v=SeMcyamz-g8 &feature= related
It’s hilarious!
PS Tommy Haas just became an American.
Sol said
Woohoo, Go Roger!
Thank you all for your comments.
I couldn’t see the match or the highlights or anything else since I was in a place with no Internet for 2 days (yes, it happens). But your comments help me get the general feeling. The 2 comments that stuck with me are TP’s: the one where he called Fed “Roger” for the first time ever ! (and probably, by doing so, betrayed his I’m-trying-real-hard-to-pretend-that-I-hate-Rogie line) and TP’s “Wow” comment which makes me think Fed really played great.
I was sure Chucky was gonna win this match, so thank you Roger, TP’s anti-jinx or M’s mantra. whatever it took, I’m just glad he’s in the semis.
Sol said
I just read something on another blog about Fed lacking sportsmanship because he didn’t give Sod a disputed point. Anyone know what that’s about? I didn’t read anything about that in your comments here
D.S.G. said
Yeah…Soderling disputed a call, Pascal Maria told him that in his opinion the ball was out or something like that then Soderling, in a bit of an aggressive or sarcastic way said to Fedrerer,” Are you going to take that point? “(or something very similar). Federer didn’t respond to Soderling. Patrick and John McEnroe , who were the commentators, saw a Hawkeye display and said the point should have been replayed…that’s pretty much it. Anyone else remember more clearly???
Sol said
Thanks DSG. That’s a little weird. Why does he expect Fed to give him a point that the umpire gave him. Maybe I need to watch it to understand why Sod was upset.
D.S.G. said
BTW, I don’t understand the “Chucky” name. The only Chucky I know of is Chuck-E-Cheese (a very noisy and annoying hamburger/ video games/loud children place.
Does this mean that Soderling has been given the name of ChuckECheese?
That would be kind of funny.
M said
D.S.G., you remember when TP gave us this post?
http: // tennisplanet. wordpress. com/ 2010/09/04/ another-chucky-contender/
(push spaces together to get link, as per usual)
Being a bit — a *tiny* bit, compared to some others I know — of an LOTR films geek girl, I sort of mixed that up with the scene from the first movie where Gandalf stops the Balrog from destroying the others in the Fellowship, and, um, kind of ran with it, here
http: // tennisplanet. wordpress. com/ 2010/09/08/ this-is-what-round-federer-and-djokoic-have-to-win-to-be-safe-from-losing-ranking-if-soderling-wins-from-claire-thanks/ #comment-142569
😛
kitty said
Talking about names, I heard this –
Vernando Fiasco 😀
Jenny said
lol Kitty, let’s hope he isn’t a fiasco when facing Rafa. I want a competitive match, win or lose, I’m sure many of us do.
Jenny said
Stan and Misha on the court! A single back hand feast!
chieko said
Good morning Jenny san. Please enjoy. I shall check the scores from time to time. 😆 The comments really help me know what goes on !! See you.
Jenny said
Hi Cheiko san! Have a good day.
chieko said
Oh one set up , I bet it was good. Thanks Jenny san. I have to work but whenever I can with whatever means I have I try to come here. Dedication !! 😆 No?? 😀
BANTI said
Go Stan! Fred Stolle my favorite commentator. He’s like perfect.
Sol said
The wind is making this match slow and boring. It’s too bad.
What’s the weather forecast for the next couple of days in NYC?
BANTI said
Hey Sol possible rain for Sunday. Slight chill at night otherwise really nice till Sunday. High in 70’s lows in 60’s.
BANTI said
Can’t watch this. Their playing horribly (4 breaks in a row?) This will drag out forever. Catch all of you for Rafa’s match, hope Verdasco puts in a good fight.
chieko said
Somebody please what is the score now. Thanks. 😕
imelda said
6/3 7/6 6/3 0/2 (Wawrinka leading 2 sets to love)
Bettyjane said
6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 0-3 Wawrinka up 2 sets to 1
chieko said
😀 Thanks.
Kitty said
Anybody still watching these slicing wussies? Stan looks dead
Kitty said
Is it wind or are they dead tired? I am confused, started watching just now
Kitty said
It looks like I am watching yesterday’s fed-sod match in ultra slow motion
Bettyjane said
The wind is a big issue again. And Wawrinka’s been taking medical timeouts (he’s run out of them). I like them both but what’s the point of Stan winning this and then facing Rafa in this state.
Jenny said
I like them both too. I give Misha the edge tennis wise, but then I’ve seen him a lot of him over the years, it’s his head that’s held him back.. Apparently Roger used to practice with him many times.
Bettyjane said
The grim-Russian syndrome once again.
Jenny said
Oh dear, Stan got a warning for racquet abuse, I can understand his frustration poor guy, but the umpire had no option.
Jenny said
I suspected Misha would take this somehow, well played both guys 🙂
Kitty said
the russian had an injury time out too…whoever wins is dead meat for rafa next
Jenny said
I missed that Kitty, what was the problem?
Bettyjane said
Kitty, perhaps not. I think Misha was using a blister as an excuse to halt Stan’s momentum after being broken.
Kitty said
Jenny, it looked like blisters and as betty says if it was to halt stan’s momentum at that time when he broke back then that excuse worked for him. Hope it is that and he is fit for rafa
Bettyjane said
And ESPN is trying to make the Rafa quarterfinal sound like it will be a dogfight. I just can’t buy into that I’m sorry.
Jenny said
When Stan took a second med time for a different injury, right foot, our comms said similar. As they said, it is legitimate.
Jenny said
I can’t see too much of a dog fight either, but you never know. We keep being reminded by our comms that Rafa has won all of the 10 times they’ve met – yeah we know guys!
Somebody Else said
Looks like Youzhny was packing a solid backhand late in the match.
No apparent breakdown problems from his side, physical or mental.
Should Rafa get to the semis, I expect Youzhny will be rested and ready to go at him. Maybe. 😉
It is Youzhny, after all. I think he really wants to relish this occasion.
UM17 said
Whoa! That was unexpected. Beautiful from Tabasco.
Kitty said
3 cracking winners to set up that break! way to go! hope he carries on his positive attacking approach
Jenny said
4 games all, Rafa broke back.
tennisplanet said
You can literally see Nadal’s scalp on top. He better win this title or lot more than his hair will start thinning.
Jenny said
I noticed that too.
jett09 said
Just got in and read this! TP 👿
tennisplanet said
Verdasco still has the pop on his strokes. Can it last?
Jenny said
That is the question, early days.
tennisplanet said
Turkey necks couldn’t find security guards with bigger guts? Geeeeezzzzzzzz!!!!!!! They wouldn’t be able handle even my youngest goat.
jett09 said
Turkey Necks??? who are they?
tennisplanet said
Verdasco is completely resigned to his fate.
Jenny said
I think if Verdasco is going to win, he needs to do it in 3 or now 4.
tennisplanet said
Ist set should do it. Verdasco should just ask for money right now and leave.
UM17 said
Where do the bananas come from? Are there just a stash back there for whoever needs them? I always thought players brought their own…
tennisplanet said
And what’s Verdasco attempting to freaking achieve with hair that’s seems to growing out of his wazoo? Giving Nadal a complex?
Jenny said
wazoo??!
UM17 said
Not an anatomical part that I recognize either. 🙂
tennisplanet said
Watch for Verdasco in ‘broke’ mode from now on out.
Jenny said
Historically I’ve noticed Verdasco plays better coming from behind, not sure he can do it against Rafa though.
Kitty said
Vernando Fiasco double faults at the wrong freaking time
BANTI said
Verdasco will never beat Nadal. Double faulting twice up a break bc of “mental issues” he has with Rafa tells it all. You know you have an issue when your the only person in the top ten who hasn’t beaten Rafa.
tennisplanet said
All I want to know is this: Whom did Nadal pay more? Lopez or Verdasco? And shouldn’t Youzhny attempt to extort too?
Kitty said
Fiasco lost his pop and spring from his feet already and playing passive again, when will they learn to play nadal
tennisplanet said
Verdasco is not even freaking attempting to hide it. Look at his freaking body language. Geeeeezzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!! He should be punished and made the President of USA.
BANTI said
Youzny best possible opponent left for Rafa since Murray was knocked out i’m thinking, not these Spanish fools. Youzny is ahead in his career H2H on hard courts vs Rafa.
Jenny said
Spanish fools? aw come on Banti, that’s not fair, they’re not the only players who have problems beating Rafa on any surface and that includes Roger on clay. I agree about Youzhny though, it depends if he can hang touch.
Jenny said
Sorry, I meant hang tough.
tennisplanet said
Nadal may be hoping to post a showing that in some way matches Federer’s last night bash to even up the intangibles.
tennisplanet said
Nadal needed two bagels given his opponent’s tank to match Federer from yesterday. Not happening.
Kitty said
This match is fixed, what the heck is he playing again, what a moron, he draws nadal into a corner and then scrambles to get to nadal’s simple return?
tennisplanet said
Nadal’s already thinking of Youzhny? Or is it Federer?
BANTI said
Gimelstob:
“I like players you can see that are thinking, analyzing points, etc. I just don’t see that with Verdasco”
LOl.
Jenny said
Have to agree about Verdasco, he was never known as a guile player with a plan, good serve, hard hitter, shotmaker – yes.
tennisplanet said
Here’s my prediction: Verdasco will past no. 15 for double faults for the match.
BANTI said
Serious issues when playing Rafa. He needs to get that first win, maybe that will help.
Jenny said
5 doubles so far. Nil to Rafa. C’mon Fer, make this a match.
tennisplanet said
Anybody feel Ferrer would have given a slightly better effort? You freaking bet!!!!
Jenny said
I can’t disagree, TP, and it’s really not because I’m biased. If David had Fer’s power and height, together with his game and guile, Rafa would have a real problem now.
BANTI said
Anyone but this guy.
Jenny said
I’ve never felt Lopez or Robredo were a threat either. Verdasco is trying his best, imo.
BANTI said
Tobasco i’m sure has the worst record against him.
Kitty said
really what a aweful body language, dolt!
tennisplanet said
Nadal should just stop wasting energy trying to break twice. One break and then just coast to save himself. Verdasco is not breaking him this century.
Haya said
How on earth did Verdasco manage to get this far? O_O
He’s sooooo terrible.. and yes, a free ride for nadal definitly.. even if Murray were still in it, he’s already been in a bad shape after Toronto..
All those people talking about nadal’s improved play make me laugh.. which freaking part do they mean.. it’s the same game!!! And it’s crappy! I don’t want to sound mean, but I surely don’t want him to win it.. Oh God forbid :S
tennisplanet said
Verdasco proved once again that the victory dance is quite an accurate reflection of player’s expectation for next round.
Kitty said
We miss you david ferrer, this show-off freakin clown is good for nothing
BANTI said
Agree.David would have fought his heart out atleast and hope for the best. This air head is just pissing me off.
Jenny said
What can I say, Kitty, Banti. David might not have Verdasco’s big weapons or big serve, but he has his own deadly weapons including a tennis brain, net play/volleys, returns, legs, intensity and he’ll fight like a tiger to the last point. The only time he’ll fade would be due to exhaustion, injury, or simply being blasted off the court. Actually he’s like Rafa in that respect.
Rick said
Just tuned in.
This looks pathetic, based on the comments.
Complete waste of a quarterfinal berth.
Rick said
I think what maybe annoys me most about Verdasco is his constant whining to his box when he loses a point.
Reminiscent of many a (female) Slavic tennis drama queen.
In fact, given his attitude tonight, his display against Ferrer, and his behavior in Nice, I think maybe he just *IS* a drama queen.
BANTI said
11-0 vs Rafa. They should ban him from the World Tour finals, until he pulls off his first win. Only player in the top ten with a losing record against Rafa on a hard court, now I know why.
chieko said
Rick san I missed the match. Too bad.
arbit said
as good as Nadal is, off and on the court, there is no denying that he asks for and encourages on court coaching (see match against Verdasco). He breaks all kind of rules while being on court (including the time he takes to serve), and it is high time one of the player’s entourage, or the commentators and the media raise this issue with the tourny management.
BANTI said
Gimelstob said “blatant coaching violation going on” during this match. He also said “but its Nadal”.
Not sure of the rules, but there is something there.
chieko said
🙄 Really??
claire said
Totally agree, it was obvious last night! Again, the announcers mentioned it several times! Once, they said I bet Uncle Toni said to serve it out wide!!!!
I think they need 4 hawk eyes – the other 2 focused on coaches and when coaching happens, it is shown on the big TV! 🙂
Blake said
I call b/s on your comments Arbit. But time. Lemme guess, another Fed-Fan?
UM17 said
Feel free to call BS on whatever you want, but leave other players out of it.
Somebody Else said
tit for tat, Blake. You do your part, they’ll do theirs. 😉
Jenny said
I have to say the alleged coaching issue wasn’t mentioned by our comms on Sky, and they are an impartial lot and wouldn’t keep quiet. At the end of the day, it’s down to the umpire to issue a warning if there is blatant coaching going on. Rafa has been warned before.
Kitty said
I saw that on some fromsport/atdhe channel I think eurosport and I saw the coaching too. This was in the first set when verdasco broke and a few games after that I think when it was 4-3 something. That was a blatant coaching by tony to nadal below. At that time I was surprised too that the commentators were not saying anything.
Jenny said
I was watching on SKY. To be fair, I was in the room, but not glued to the TV for every second, purely because imo it wasn’t competitive, apart from the first few games, although I did stay up to watch the complete match. I certainly would have taken notice if our comms, a different group to Eurosport, had said anything, but they didn’t.
Jenny said
This offside coaching issue is, imo, a grey area. I’m sure it goes on to some extent, a nod there, a wink here, a hand gesture, and not just with Rafa. Seriously, as if Rafa or any of the top 20 would need in-play coaching?! I could understand if it were a novice 18yr old. Maybe there should be official warnings issued to coaches and not just to the players? If it happens too often, put the offending coaches/advisors out of sight before the match and there can be no arguments.
Jenny said
Congrats Rafa! A disappointing match in terms of competition, the big build up which burnt out like a damp squib.
jett09 said
“A disappointing match in terms of competition”
Ditto Jenny. I missed the third set but I guess it was pretty much like the 1st and 2nd.
Congrats Rafa! Rest up coz your next match I think will give you a much tighter game!
arbit said
do you (Blake) call b/s on my first call or the second. If you are saying he doesnt’ take longer between points…..then let us not discuss this all together….because then “Lemme guess, another Rafa-Fan?” can be thrown at you to discredit you before putting the facts out…..now regarding my first claim…..this is not the first time such claim is being made…..and in today’s match (as shown on ESPN), you could see rafa asking for help (while looking towards his bench) time and again, and they were definitely replying….obvisouly i never heard what kind of “coaching” that was being provided….but the onus here lies on rafa…..not the spectator to clear the air…..because communication was initiated….and was encouraged…..and performed……now this was shown on tv, even though johny mac loves rafa to death….and would shy discussing this …..and yes Blake….i am waiting for ur reply now
Somebody Else said
“and yes Blake….i am waiting for ur reply now”
— sorry, Arbit. It won’t happen, not from hit-and-run posters with no backup.
Dee said
Mirka was sharing something (guessing Chewing gum or Mints)with Gwen Stephani and the next and the next— They are just like us aren’t they!
claire said
Dee, I saw that during Federer’s match also. 🙂 I pretty much thought the same thing! It is so cute the way Federer’s face lights up when asked about the twins. Those must be 2 spoiled girls -parents,grandparents,nannies, etc. to spoil them! 🙂
jett09 said
“They are just like us aren’t they!”
Indeed Dee.
BANTI said
Hey all how old do they have to be till we see them court side?
D.S.G. said
O_O
pepita 64 said
Tne last three matches of Nadal were just a farse and as
a tennis fan i am very disappoited.IMO if Federer retires the men tennis is going downhill with full force
and will get the same level as women tennis is now maybe worse.
Haya said
ditto
Joy said
Very solid play by Zvonareva. Weird thing with the racquet changes (like a tic, almost); suprising she didn’t get a code violation or something. But it’s great to not see a meltdown this time.
Bettyjane said
Missed the first set but it seemed that Wozniaki didn’t play aggressively enough. She better develop a true weapon or she will only beat great players when they have an off day.
Joy said
Spot on, Bettyjane. Not only that, the too-many UEs Caro made in this match didn’t even come from having attempted anything new to try to fluster Vera.
Dee said
They asked her about the strings and she said “stringers work very cast here so it’s ok.”
But strings of 5 rackets? hmmmmm! conspiracy!!!!!
Dee said
I meant – Stringers work very Fast not cast.
rogerfanusa said
Can’t wait for the women’s final!! Go Clijsters!
I almost think that the deliberate, slow build serve that Venus was doing was ruining her service game. Stop thinking about it so much!! Rely on the fact that you’ve been serving for 3/4 of your life. I actually prefer Rodick’s pace- get back there, serve, and keep the game moving. I understand if you are trying to slow your opponent’s pace, but I think it gives you too much time to think about what can go wrong. Especially in the wind!
Dee said
I love Kim but would like to see vera winning this one. She reached so many finals and she seems calmer and working on her game very time.
Bettyjane said
It could well happen Dee. I unfortunately missed their Wimbledon quarterfinal match and Kim admitted that loss was particularly hard for her to take.
Joy said
Me too, Dee! At first I was lukewarm to the match, expecting inane points all around, but I enjoyed seeing the steady focus with which Vera played and won against the seemingly indefatigable Caro. It’s about time she fulfills her potential by winning a Slam title.
Rick said
So much for “We never talk about our injuries”….
“I feel like the last few times I’ve played her I haven’t been at my top, I haven’t been very healthy. So knowing that I can still obviously almost win, you know, I’m just looking forward to the last time, where I can be a lot closer to 100 percent and play even better.”
I’m a little disappointed in Venus, I can understand she’s disappointed, but she’s usually above making this kind of statement (as opposed to her sister, AKA that mystery woman sitting in her box).
Either you don’t talk about your injuries — ever — or you do. But don’t tell us you never talk about your injuries when you don’t want to be asked about them and then turn around and bring them up and talk about them when you lose.
Oh which topic, in the interest of fairness, I ran across this exchange in a Clijsters interview last week:
Q. Serena obviously stepped in at the last minute to play that incredible exhibition in Belgium. Did she say anything to you before or after the match about her injury?
KIM CLIJSTERS: No, no. We also did a press conference together. No, I mean, they asked her about it, so no. I obviously saw her injury, but I didn’t get the explanation.
Q. Have you been surprised about the severity, how severe it’s turned out to be?
KIM CLIJSTERS: No, because I saw — I saw the injury, so — and it’s not something that she’s making up or that it’s a small cut or anything.
Q. Is it on the bottom of the foot or the top of the foot?
KIM CLIJSTERS: Both, both feet.
Q. On both feet?
KIM CLIJSTERS: Yeah.
Q. Was it on the bottom of the foot or the top of the foot?
KIM CLIJSTERS: Um, I don’t remember. I wasn’t paying such close attention.
Anonymous said
Kim’s testimony fuels suspicion that the damage
to at least one foot came from The Glassy Knoll…
M said
‘Twas the Night of the Quarters
(Pictures – USO 2010 Rafa’s QF)
‘Twas the Night of the Quarters, and all throughout Ashe
Whipped the blustering wind with its shiver and lash
And fans looked at each other and said “Oh, enough!
Come on! *How* are the boys going to play through this stuff?”
Nonetheless, post-interview, they came forth to fight —
Gladiators, they marched from the left and the right —
It’s Nadal! And Verdasco! It’s them! What a sight!
That historic AO semi! Maybe more dynamite??
Well … not quite. The wind *buffeted* the ball about,
So perhaps with Fer’s pace, some Planeteers were put out,
but he’d just battled through five sets facing Ferru.
First Ferru — then play Rafa? I’d be tired too.
And it wasn’t so much that the playing was passive,
But the force to exert past the wind must be massive
And you know in tennis’ balancing act takes its toll –
It means more wild shots, sacrificing control
… which we saw from both players. They’d thunder some aces,
Then pop the ball up to the weirdest of places —
But the good shots! Felt hit off the ball! Spin! Whack! Whizz!
(TV makes it look easier than it actually is …?)
And oh yes, there were hints of Tabasco Verdasco!
He dunked DTLs, aces, ’twasn’t all fiasco –
Even in that cold stadium, some fans got hots
at the angles on some of those “Fyah!” passing shots.
And of course there roared Rafa, ripping winners from corners,
Slicing angled drop shots drawing cheerers, not mourners,
And the pundits he wowed and the crowd he did please
When he spun for three hundred and sixty degrees!
😯
Celebs came to see too! Craned their necks like the rest of us,
like on some made-up holiday better than Festivus!,
sporting laudings like modeling, Oscars, and such.
(Well, Charlize and Christi B. KK, not so much. 🙄 )
Now we so, oh not so, would not have the temerity
Not to have this preserved somewhere for posterity.
(Plus the tale, without photos, might seem a bit flat. 😛 )
And so pics. Oh, yes, pics! I was getting to that.
Now, though pix TP has are the hottest of hot —
I missed “Double Match Point” *and* the “Victory Shot” 🙄 —
it’s sometimes nice to know stuff that led up to that.
And we haz some! Links below ‘ll tell all where it’s at. 😀
To those pleased with the Rog shots, I invite you again —
Come and see “RAFA’S QF – USO 2010”!
Now my new camera’s nice, so shots are a touch better
But — I didn’t quite hew to photography’s “letter”.
See, there were sequences that just seemed too neat to lose
So more “string that string up”, not so much “pick and choose”.
This camera has “burst-mode”, so we took quite a bevy,
And some may find selection of shots Rafa-heavy.
(Cam delivery didn’t come soon enough for Roger’s 4R glory,
And I kept some blurred Rafashots rather than truncate story.
So if you think Fer short-shrifted, or Rog’s shots a tease,
get it over with now … roll your eyes, say “M — please.”
Though I say to all Roger fans – wait a sec, here.
I can use this camera for his matches next year!
Those who think for *all* players I need be better fan –
You should know me by now. R & R. Partisan. 😛
And you’ve had all the tennis you thinks you can takes?
Well, there’s something for you too – we got station breaks!
“Everybody Dance” man, his “Love New York” shirt and such —
Plus the lady who yelled “LOVE YOU RAFA” too much. 🙄 )
And so now! We have come to the Best of the Best!
They fight on in their quest! The rest felled by their test!
FEDAL Plus Two are left! Let’s get on with the show!
Happy Tennis to All!!
To the Semis We Go!!!
😀
Some notes:
Rafa’s QF pictures are here
http: // s953. photobucket. com/ albums/ ae16/ roolz1/ USO%202010%20QF%20Rafa/
I’ve moved Roger’s 4R pictures to this link here
http: // s953. photobucket. com/ albums/ ae16/ roolz1/ USO%202010%204R%20Roger/
Password remains the same.
Syntax looked a little strange to me though, so if you have trouble with the new links, they should be through when TP is done with moderation for the day.
Have a great Super Saturday, everyone!
Jenny said
Thank you very much, M – that was great! 🙂 Enjoy your tennis watch!
M said
Thank you, Jenny! (You know I’m trepidatious about Super Saturday, given the past two years …)
Please enjoy the pictures too!
(I have to tell you; I wish I’d had this camera when Rafa and Feña played last year … *sigh* )
claire said
M
Thank you for spending so much time writing this (or does it just flow without much work?). 🙂
M said
LOL, Claire. As far as “natural flow” goes, I think you are confusing me with Stella! 😛
I do tend to get inspired after great matches though. 🙂
Bettyjane said
Marvelous stuff M. Thanks!!!!
M said
Glad you enjoyed it, Bettyjane!
I always think I’m going to go to a match one of these days and someone will be holding up a “Tennis Planet” sign! Like Serran did when he posted his pictures!
😀
(Speaking of which, please do pop over and see the shots — I would love to know what you think.)
Zorana said
Some interesting stats.
Rafa 14 break points offered, broken 1.
Roger 25 break points offered, broken 5.
Djoker 40 break points offered, broken 10.
Youz 33 break points offered, broken 13.
claire said
Let the matches Begin!!! )
I always try to watch delayed so don’t have to watch commercials but somehow I go live because I can’t stand not knowing what’s going on at that moment! 🙂 Oh well!
Rick said
God, does Nadal make people wait for everything he does (in this case, tunnel interview)?
Bettyjane said
It’s just so frustrating. He’s already got the upper hand!
Jim Courier likes Rafa to go all the way.
claire said
Power trip!
tennisplanet said
Didn’t someone tell Youzhny to freaking smile when being freaking interviewed – anywhere – specially in a tunnel for Slam semifinal match? Geeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s common freaking courtesy.
Bettyjane said
and yet he’s that rare player who smiles during a match.
kitty said
Did someone tell Rafa that he has to put that overly-smiling, try putting your finger in my mouth i won’t bite good boy image whenever he is being interviewed
tennisplanet said
Youzhny’s body language looks eerily similar to Verdasco’s. Geeeeezzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!
kitty said
My thoughts exactly!
kitty said
What is the wind today like?
kitty said
May be the black band on colonel’s shoulder is why he is not smiling?
kitty said
Colonel looking very sluggish, perhaps his feet bothering him or tired from 5 setter??
Rick said
Is this the de facto end of the match already?
Rick said
damn
RafaFan said
This match is a walk in the park for Rafa! I predict 3 sets in 2h.
ricky said
a boring walk to me!, I’m anxiously waiting for the other semi…
ricky said
good youzhny! I’m all for you!
kitty said
He should keep going at nadal’s backhand
tennisplanet said
Youzhny at least showing signs of some life to make Verdasco look bad. Or is it the lack of cash in the mix causing the disparity?
Bettyjane said
Misha seems to be wearing a bowtie to remember 9/11. But I don’t see it on Rafa’s shirt.
tennisplanet said
Federer has just been photographed in his room on his knees praying about something on this match? Wonder what could that be.
RafaFan said
Is he holding a voodoo doll in his hands? TP please post the picture, no?
tennisplanet said
Have a feeling Wawrinka may have provided tougher resistance considering he would have had more than just him winning as motivation!!!!!!!!!! For rock people, it would have helped Federer. Geez louissssssssse!!!!!
tennisplanet said
Federer in his room:
RafaFan said
Thanks TP! Is this guy Nadal or Djokovic or both? lol
ricky said
at last something to smile about!
Haya said
haha.. no TP, Nadal and his people are the superstitious gang.. aside from the weird on court rituals, I’m sure this is what they do 😛
Rick said
Wake me up when it’s over….
tennisplanet said
What’s the dealio about standing so far behind the baseline for serving?
tennisplanet said
Don’t you get the feeling that there will be two bagels dished in just the third set?
RafaFan said
OMG Nadal takes a medical time out! Roger’s voodoo dolls are taking effect!
ricky said
or another Nadal trick to really kill Misha…
tennisplanet said
The medical trainer is on Federer’s payroll.
RafaFan said
Yeah the medical trainer put some ointment on his toe to make Rafa sleepy.
tennisplanet said
Youzhny’s coach is expected to pass away after this match. He has lived past his time. He was expected to croak at the last match.
claire said
TP, that is really mean even if meant in fun!!!:(
RafaFan said
Live is mean Claire.
tennisplanet said
What super defense from Nadal. WOW.
Bjornino said
Amazing defensive lob 🙂
RafaFan said
Bjornino prepare the champagne!
Bjornino said
I’ll wait til Sunday evening with that…
Rick said
OK, so it’s not Nadal’s fault that Berdych and Murray wussed out, but THIS…………..is ridiculous.
ricky said
right! I can’t believe it’s a semi final at US OPEN?? Am i watching the best player in the world??? Doesn’t it look more like a semi final in a 250 series?
Haya said
What’s so weird about that? When on earth did we have an interesting Nadal match if Roger or Djokovic were not the across the net? 😉
tennisplanet said
Every time Nadal serves an ace or the serve return doesn’t fall within the rectangle, it brings him that much closer to the title.
kitty said
Absoltely spinless display by all rafa’s opponents. I mean even you freakin lose do so by atleast executing a good game plan. Except Vernando Fiasco in his first 3 games where he seemed to come out and do what he planned(after that he was a big clown), NOBODY seems to get it that being aggressive is the only known and proven way to beat Rafa. Looks at colonel and fiasco’s body languages, they have just given up to the core. utterly disappointing
Bettyjane said
It’s true. Unfortunately both of them came off 5 set wins. In Youzhny’s case—2 5 set wins. The legs are gone.
O said
Not much to offer by Youzny, who can really blame him, perhaps he is exhausted. He makes simple errors.
RafaFan said
“Vernando Fiasco” Kitty I’m LMAO!
Rick said
I vote for Miranda Fiasco, given his penchant for drama
tennisplanet said
Third set bagel appearance on?
tennisplanet said
or not.
Bettyjane said
So will Rafa be honest and say he’d rather face Fed tomorrow?
claire said
Why would Nadal wear his shoes size or size and half to small???
Bettyjane said
I once read that it had to do with better stability and to help with a sustained toe injury.
claire said
Thanks Bettyjane! Weird thought – because for running you are suppose to wear size of size and half BIGGER – guess cuz your foot pushes forward.
Maybe Nadal wears them smaller so he can make his feet smaller? Like the Japanese? 🙂
ricky said
to puzzle his opponent so much that he vanishes in front of him
claire said
LOL
Haya said
His uncle told him it’s more comfortable this way, so he didn’t argue 😛
tennisplanet said
The stupid design on Youzhny’s shorts is the lamest attempt at being creative I have ever freaking seen.
Bettyjane said
Clever shirt color selection by Nadal. The ball is identical. This should be illegal!
ricky said
Anybody knows at what time Fed is playing?
Bettyjane said
It’s supposed to be “no earlier than 2:45”
ricky said
Thanks BeeJay
Bettyjane said
That’s my nickname! (BJ)
RafaFan said
Lovely nickname!
ricky said
I thought so, Ricky is mine
Rick said
I think as soon as this joyless exercise in futility reaches its inevitable conclusion
Bettyjane said
lol!
ricky said
Misha should do like Nadal, maybe change his shorts?
RafaFan said
Here we go! BREAK! And the winner is? RAFA! lol
claire said
Will Federer intentionally lose his match to avoid embarrassment plus should Nadal win Nadal would have greater H2H on hard court??
ricky said
So far Nadal has met only fellow countrymen or dead men which amounts to the shame, and the result is: HE is in the final at the prestigious US OPEN! Can’t believe it!
Bettyjane said
He should play Lotto.
ricky said
lol
tennisplanet said
Tennis Gods are paying Nadal back for ruining ’09 for him just like they did for Federer at the FO.
tennisplanet said
Whoever feels they have a better chance of winning the finals tomorrow will have an edge in the match between Federer and Djokovic, don’t you think?
ricky said
You’re asking a lot, my thinking capacities have shrunk so much during this match…
claire said
Definitely – I think it will be Djokovic!
ricky said
wow! what a champion!
tennisplanet said
Really, Youzhny? Is this the time to be coming up with that roar? You just saved from being eliminated. Delaying the freaking inevitable and the pain.
Rick said
*F*I*N*A*L*L*Y*!!!!
Rick said
oh for God’s sake
tennisplanet said
The word Federer and Djokovic are thinking of right about now: Federer – Aces. Djokovic – Federer’s back hand.
chieko said
I think so .
Haya said
Federer’s backhand was awesome today unlike the FOREHAND!!!! What the hell happened to it today?!!!
claire said
Let’s hope Federer’s match is a repeat of Nadal’s match -Federer comes out firing and continue to play amazing the whole match – none of this “going away”! If Federer does win how will I live through the match tomorrow!!
tennisplanet said
And why has Nadal’s sister decided to make her lone appearance at this match? Dumped by her boy friend – nothing to do at home?
RafaFan said
Sorry, Misha is a freaking TC!
chieko said
Too nervous.
tennisplanet said
And hasn’t Tony suddenly started looking like a grandpa with those glasses from being a hip uncle?
chieko said
😕 He really works hard for his dear nephew. He is a great uncle and coach. Nadal san is a very fortunate person on earth.
tennisplanet said
Now Youzhny, wasn’t it better to go away in the last game?
chieko said
No TP sama, he really works very hard to be at this spot being no. 12 against the world’s no. 1. We should salute to him also. Good run this tournament Youz san. I hope you do not feel bad. It is better than a lot of other higher ranking playings. Good job from Chieko.
Bettyjane said
Well said Chieko san. I know Youzhny would have given a better effort if it were physically possible.
chieko said
You are right Bettyjane san, in fact under such pressure and being so low down in ranking ,he must have a complex. I always did get nervous in competition for my mental toughness was never too good. He did very well indeed.
tennisplanet said
If nothing else for Nadal it’s progressing from semifinals to finals here.
chieko said
Good for him. I wish my Federer san the best later. I have to work. But I shall keep thinking of him and send him my best.
Bettyjane said
The only negative for Nadal is the possibility (slim though it may be) of not being “match tough” after these matches. Yeah I know—I’m kidding myself.
chieko said
Bettyjane san. Good day to you. We do not know who will be in the final yet from our side. If and I hope our Federer san wins, I hop he has a good rest tonight. I hope it will be a good match on Sunday. No matter what, really, for us tennis fans, it will be a very memorable match. One day, I shall tell my children that I have witnessed that on computer TV. AND of course I hope I can tell them that my hero did very well.
Have a great day everyone. I hope your hero do well too. Dewa Mata.
chieko said
Hi Bettyjand san , have a wonderul weekend.
Bettyjane said
Have a lovely weekend yourself and thanks!!
Rick said
Wow, that was a real thriller for about 3 or 4 minutes.
Bettyjane said
I must have gone to the john then.
chieko said
😀 Yes it was.
chieko said
🙄 😳 I got a remark from this site that ” You are posting too quickly, slow down” I have never seen that before. 🙄 I do not know what I have done to get this remark. ???
tennisplanet said
Sent to ‘wordpress’ for investigation.
Rick said
Know what?
Just realized that for maybe the first time ever, I’m totally into the “may the best man win” thing in a Fed match — even and especially a Fed vs. Joker match.
This was certainly not the case last year, where I was entirely partisan.
I suppose it has something to do with the fact that Djokovic annoys me far less than he used to (maybe because he of necessity has to act more humble now without results to back up the braggadocio).
Or maybe it’s because I want Nadal to finally have a competitive match.
Or maybe it’s because I’m just maturing as a tennis fan (like Djokovic 🙂 )
THE RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES?
Hello, US Open, the Valkyries’ job was to transport the corpses of fallen heroes to Valhalla….
tennisplanet said
Federer in freaking trouble already?
tennisplanet said
Djokovic going after Federer forehand so early?
tennisplanet said
Federer’s serve not on full in flight so far. Can be danger time.
claire said
I’m having a beer – it’s 5 a’clock somewhere!!!!!
RafaFan said
Me too! Cheers Claire!
Rick said
That would be somewhere in the mid-Atlantic, Claire…. 🙂
tennisplanet said
Both having flashes of Nadal between points? You bet!!!!
tennisplanet said
And why are the stands not already packed?
M said
Because people are outside haggling with the scalpers who are trying to get five thousand dollars for nosebleed seats. They just don’t want press coverage, so we can’t see all that from here.
😕
tennisplanet said
Federer serving at 57%, Djokovic 75.
Kitty said
Mirka looking good today. Fed not in good form right now
tennisplanet said
If Mirka continues to improve her grooming from years past, I WILL attribute it to Anaconda.
Kitty said
lolz 😀
Haya said
loooooooool.. good one TP 😛
tennisplanet said
Djokovic has been able to already evoke a few squash shots from Federer. Good sign for Djokovic.
Rick said
agh
tennisplanet said
Five set format goes SO against Djokovic that if not in three he is done.
tennisplanet said
WOW. Great point for Djokovic.
tennisplanet said
Djokovic playing with some confident aggression.
Rick said
The evil twin clone impostor appears to have showed up today.
Kitty said
When Fed starts to shank he starts to become more circumspect with his shots and that will mean playing to your opponent’s game plan and that means more shanking with some winners. Djoker is content to keep ball in rallies and Fed doing the rest…
tennisplanet said
What happened? I lost the sound.
tennisplanet said
Oh got it. That man is on Federer’s payroll too.
Kitty said
He should be on djoker’s payroll, it cost Fed the break, with that point he would have held that game
tennisplanet said
Djokovic is forcing Federer to pay attention to his open court thereby forcing more backhands – the weaker wing.
tennisplanet said
The form the two have displayed so far leaves very little between the two – boiling the outcome on a couple of points if not ONE.
claire said
Yea, Federer breaks back – what, Federer is 100% at the net! I don’t have computer in front of me, what do I hit to re-fresh the screen?
tennisplanet said
This is when the need for a break intensifies – 4 all.
avidtennisfan73 said
Hi all! Fed suddenly looking very aggressive after he broke the Djok back!
tennisplanet said
Djokovic escapes the break threshold for the first set at 4 all. Federer’s turn next.
avidtennisfan73 said
I’m a bit nervous about Fed’s next service game, the Djok looking very solid so far.
claire said
I’m sick of McEnroe – now talking about what Federer has to do to beat Nadal!!! Never mentioned during Nadal match what Nadal needs to do to beat Federer! I think time to watch match on computer!
tennisplanet said
Fed still at 52% for serve. Djokovic 68.
avidtennisfan73 said
Fed can’t buy a first serve in this game
tennisplanet said
Djokovic’s grunts getting louder.
RafaFan said
Come-on Roger! BREAK!
tennisplanet said
Nadal team already picking Federer apart – far easier proposition than working on Djokovic historically.
Rick said
Yeah, when Nadal said in the on-court post-match interview that he was going to watch the other semi-final because he loves tennis, I thought yeah, you and Uncle Tonette.
tennisplanet said
Nadal about to get his third wish of the tournament: Federer in finals – after Berdych and Murray.
Bettyjane said
Fed’s winning percentage on 2nd serves was a mere 35%. Nadal is loving how he pulled out this set.
chieko said
Score ??
tennisplanet said
Why is Mirka sitting next to another man? Doesn’t that validate Anaconda theory even more?
claire said
That beer and Federer taking the first set has really relaxed me! Thank you MIller Genuine Draft 64 and Roger!
avidtennisfan73 said
Cheers Claire! having a beer also 🙂
Kitty said
Why is Fed again reverting back sometimes to being passive on second serves? I don’t like it
Kitty said
Fed again suffering from his infamous lack of concentration at the start of second set
Kitty said
What in the freaks..fed serving at 42%….2 double faults and 2 shanks cost him the break and he is not done with the shanks yet
claire said
I know that’s scary!
tennisplanet said
Federer taking it for granted after first set. Djokovic straightening him out with inspired play.
Kitty said
Fed’s sudden dip in level of play after playing so good at teh altter part of the 1st set is a mystery and good case study for neural research
tennisplanet said
It seems Federer NEEDS a close match to pay attention to THIS match. If not, his mind wanders to Nadal’s doorstep producing that sinking feeling taking him away from the moment.
Rick said
It’s my fault, guys, I am a certified jinx.
I swear when I tune in he’s down, when I tune out he’s up.
I can’t stand watching him play like this anyway, so I’m out again, maybe that’ll help.
RafaFan said
LOL
tennisplanet said
With the turnaround to finals so tight, Nadal may be hoping for Djokovic to at least keep Federer on the court for some protracted time.
tennisplanet said
Is that Federer’s first failed drop shot attempt or freaking what?
tennisplanet said
Oh oh, Federer AND Nadal in trouble.
wuiches said
hahahahahahaha
Kitty said
Double break!!?!! geeeeezz
Bettyjane said
ugly stuff.
wuiches said
What in God’s name is going on with Fedex???
is he thinking already the game plan against Nadal or what??????????
tennisplanet said
It’s finally sunk in with Federer: Djokovic winning a title is better than not only Nadal winning one, it’s heck better than me losing to Nadal at another Slam final, leave alone on hard courts.
wuiches said
you are so freakin’ right!!!!!
Haya said
True!
Joy said
What an odd scoreline for Fed, 7-5, 1-6? Did i miss something when i stepped out?
BANTI said
Anyone know what time the finals are? If Roger makes it, a night match is preferable. At this point I think we should think what’s best for Djokovic though. Roger doesn’t seem confident out there, and that’s no way to approach a Fedal match. A loss here is way better than seeing him self destruct tom. Really thought he would pick it up after the Sod match. Guess not.
wuiches said
4pm NY
Kitty said
Basel revisit?
avidtennisfan73 said
Let’s not lose hope people. I think he will pull through this…serve percentage already improving in this set. Although, this game is not winning against Nadal tomorrow.
wuiches said
if he makes it here he would play different tomorrow I guess!!
Kitty said
what I don’t understand about the schedule – semis and finals guy doesn’t get even one day rest for slam 5 set matches?! all other rounds get 2 days
wuiches said
this is the only slam that does that but I don’t know why?????
avidtennisfan73 said
Unfortunately Kitty, it’s all about the tv ratings here, hence the semi/final on sat/sun.
tennisplanet said
Nadal didn’t drop a set on his way to the finals. Federer just did. Should count somewhere.
BANTI said
He would have lost 3 to Murray:)
wuiches said
hahahaha not this freakin’ year!!!
Haya said
Yes, not this year.. only ’cause Murray wasn’t in good shape going into this tourney.
Easy ride towards the final.. disappointing!
BANTI said
Roger wakes up in third? Not watching match, just scores. Playing much better, or Djoko much worse?
Kitty said
He had a couple good service games but keeps shanking a lot still on djoker’s games
Kitty said
Fed has just 1 winner on backhand when it was on fire with Sod. Hopefully he can turn it around
chieko said
Yes 😀 thanks for the hope.
Bettyjane said
a rare shot of Lynette pumping Roger up.
tennisplanet said
Djokovic’s girl friend named shadow slowly moving to his rescue?
tennisplanet said
Federer falling apart. Nadal too big in rear view mirror?
chieko said
Really .. oh no I don’t get to see this match. Please remain positive Federer san and do not listen to our site master.
wuiches said
hahahahaha a good one!!!
tennisplanet said
Nadal is blamed for not keeping a date with Federer at hard court matches. Is this the time for Federer to return the favor?
tennisplanet said
What the heck was that?
tennisplanet said
It’s that time again – 4 all. Break time.
Kitty said
Fed’s first serve is directly propotional to his confidence and inversely proportional to his shanking and backhand UEs
tennisplanet said
Come on from Federer – on Djokovic’s error.
chieko said
🙄 😀 You would too TP sama , or even more , won’t you 😕 But thanks for letting those of us who are not watching know what is going on. 😆
tennisplanet said
Federer should win it in four – or five. Why? Because Djokovic doesn’t have that much in his tank to keep slugging at this ‘top’ level that much longer.
ricky said
in case you need to change your mind/sports:
RafaFan said
OMG what a freaking funny topspin ball! 😉
tennisplanet said
But the win will ensure a tougher time on Sunday – exactly what Nadal wants.
Kitty said
Bring on some gusty winds please! What is funny is that Fed did’nt have these wild shots and shanks even when it was windy
chieko said
Kitty san you are so cute.
Kitty said
Yessssss!!! Fed afterall doesn’t need wind, he made some cross corrections
ricky said
was he playing better in windy conditions? I haven’t seen the other matches, so yes WIND, please!
Rick said
He played brilliantly against Soderling in pretty much of a hurricane — it was like old times.
Bettyjane said
On paper we knew this match would be the more competitive of the two semi’s. So why the heck is it scheduled second when there’s no day off before the final. RATINGS, yeah—I know.
chieko said
Yes I wonder that too. It is so not right.
avidtennisfan73 said
I like it!! agression on the first point!!
chieko said
IS it Fed san you are talking about Avidtennisfan73 san?? I hope so. Someone please post the score if you can help it. I turn the computer on and no time to change site. Please…..I am very sneaky here doing both. Thanks. 😀
tennisplanet said
Djokovic has lost the pop on his shots allowing more time for Federer.
wuiches said
au revoir M. Djokovic!!!!!
chieko said
Au Revoir sayonnara.. good sign for me,
Bettyjane said
where does he come up with THAT. lol!
tennisplanet said
It’s just a matter of time now and a bagel too.
Rick said
Looks like my tuning out didn’t help.
6-**1**????
Good Lord.
And the comments here offer no glimmer of hope for tomorrow.
Maybe he just needs to admit that he longer has the racket control he used to and just get a freakin bigger racket head, call me crazy.
Sigh.
But I said the same thing about getting a coach, and that doesn’t seem to be helping a bit in this dismal spectacle.
I guess he’s just…..losing what he had…..guess it was inevitable.
So sad to see it happen though.
avidtennisfan73 said
Rick, if you’re still away, stay away 🙂 Fed just won the 3rd set! Broke the Djok at love!
Bettyjane said
lol!!!
chieko said
thanks from Chieko. Now I know.
avidtennisfan73 said
Hi Chieko san! Fed up 2 sets to 1. scoreline: 7/5, 1/6, 7/5, 1/1
Rick said
I actually just came back at 5-5, but was careful not to load the video — just the scoreline. 🙂
So yeah, I saw it but not in real time.
It seems to be my actual “WATCHING” that shears Samson of his locks.
Ergo I promise not watch again until he’s in control….
ricky said
don’t watch, ok?
Rick said
I won’t, I promise!
ricky said
I’ll let you know when it’s over, alright?
Rick said
I’m getting out of here for now, I seem to be doing it again, sorry everyone….!
Haya said
Rick, you must have sneaked in when he had the 2 match points,didn’t you? If the answer is no, we have to be on the hunt for the real jinx 😛
Kitty said
Stat- Of the 7-6,7-5 games these two have played against each other Fed has won 9 and djoker 1
Hope Fed doesn’t lose cocentration again
Rick said
This is always the deciding factor.
He should be throttled for that second set, no excuse.
But if it gets the hiccups out of the way for tomorrow, amen and so be it.
tennisplanet said
Djokovic’s got second wind but he has decided probably to use it to go broke.
Dominic Anderson said
Gooooo Roger
Rick said
Do I see a break of serve there?
If so, bye everyone….
ricky said
bye Rick, and thanks for your sacrifice, I’m leaving as well, as I might be developing your syndrom.
tennisplanet said
Nadal will completely destroy Federer if he shows even the slightest semblance of his showing today. Maybe it’s better to lose here instead.
claire said
Kinda agree TP! Where’s Jenny??
Haya said
Sadly, I agree.. I really thought he had a shot.. I hope Djikovic plays well tomorrow 😦
wuiches said
can’t believe what I’m just watchin’
tennisplanet said
And why is Mirka’s bra strap showing?
wuiches said
hope it’s diet coke Mirka!!
Kitty said
This CANNOT be true..how?? momemtum theorythrown out of the door
wuiches said
oh my… oh my my!!!!!
chieko said
oh no no no ,,,,must be aweful.. oh well …please stay positive….please. Must be his back hurting him.
tennisplanet said
It seems that the Soderling match took a lot away from Federer as the energy spent in navigating everything on the table was equal to a five set match if not more.
wuiches said
come on TP!!!!
chieko said
Sodesu ka!! Is that so ??
claire said
I believe if Federer loses this set, it’s Djokovic’s match! I’m beginning to think Djokovic will have a better chance against Nadal. I believe Djokovic has beaten Nadal several times on hard courts!
wuiches said
if this was a boxing match both guys would have their faces full of blood!!!
tennisplanet said
Federer is one foot fault away from blowing up.
chieko said
🙄 😕
Sir Vibhudi Aatmapudi said
Neither of these two are playing at their best. The career slam is Nadal’s.
Kitty said
I am oing to have a depressing weekend if Fed loses this
avidtennisfan73 said
What’s worse though….losing now to Djokovic or losing in straights to Nadal tomorrow?
tennisplanet said
This is a great opportunity for Federer for reverse that ‘weak mentally’ label. Winning the event will be that much sweeter now if at all.
wuiches said
it seems that the stars are alignin for the spaniard!!!!!!!!!
Rick said
6-2.
Fantastic.
Just checking the score quickly, over and out.
I want Federer to continue playing as long as he’s comfortable as much as the next person, but this evil twin clone needs to retire immediately.
wuiches said
I don’t care about the match anymore, I care about Rodge’s health now, he’s 29 geeezzz!!!!
this is too much!!!
Kitty said
I only hope for Fed’s serve to improve, please!!!
Kitty said
How long has it been since he put in a first serve
Rick said
If, as he said after the Soderling match, you can wake him up at 2 or 4 a.m. and he can still serve, what’s wrong with 12 hours later???
Bjornino said
They’re trading heavy body blows out there now. And they both know that whoever wins this will be squashed by Nadal tomorrow.
Joy said
FEDAL PUSHERS UNITE! GO FED!
M said
Joy, they’re killing me, just killing me. I can’t even watch. I have it on Live Score.
Rick said
You and me both, M….
avidtennisfan73 said
GOOO Fed! Nice aces in that last service game.
ricky said
it really is the final being played now… Both Djokovic and Roger had really tough draws and they are here now! amazing!
RafaFan said
Seconded.
tennisplanet said
Finally a five setter worth talking about after all straighters.
wuiches said
amen!!
Bjornino said
Yeah. Epic match. Even though I have a feeling it’s getting so long cuz they’re both scared of winning, know what would await them tomorrow 😉
Bjornino said
knowing* what would await…
wuiches said
there will be a huge pressure on Nadal however, now everybody will be waiting for him to win!!!!
ricky said
poor Rafa!
Kitty said
poor Rafa!
Haya said
Amen! But come on, does he really have human feelings when he’s on court? I’m sure he has some hypnosis specialist who treats him before going in there!
wuiches said
thank God they’re not playing in the heat!!!!!!!!
Anjali said
if it’s Djodal instead of Fedal tomorrow, Nadal will win in straights! and we’ll hear endless media commentary about him being the real GOAT. tedious.
If it’s Fedal, then at least we’ll get to see some good tennis.
Kitty said
Did you guys just see that — 50 UE for Fed!
Rick said
No comment.
At least we’re getting 75% (3/4) BP conversion.
And if he could stop shanking and netting returns (I’m not watching, so don’t know if this is continuing) he might get a few more.
wuiches said
a tiebreak in the 5th????
Bettyjane said
Tomorrow is supposed to have some shower activity. Wonder if it will come into play.
wuiches said
would be great for the winner
tennisplanet said
Federer should be dominating now purely based on his physical conditioning specially against Djokovic. If not, against Nadal he will be stripped naked in public.
Anjali said
I agree, TP. What the hell is going on with Fed? Djoker should be doing his usual hyperventilating tricks by now. Instead, he’s prancing around like a crazy person on speed.
Go fed.
ricky said
what a final!
RafaFan said
Yeah Ricky! THIS IS THE FINAL!
wuiches said
they look thinner already!!!
Rick said
Still not watching — why did the game at 3-3 go on so long?
Tell me it was brilliant shot-making by both players please….
wuiches said
were hittin’ very big!!
ricky said
brilliant, with an electric and screaming crowd, doing as much noise as on all the other days combined
chieko said
So nice to read all your comments. Please post a lot.
Bettyjane said
I rationalized that if Fed lost at least Djoker could beat Nadal. But this is very sad indeed for tomorrow’s final.
ricky said
just figure the final is now!
chieko said
🙄 Bettyjane san please do not be sad. Whatever the outcome is we are so lucky to be witnessing it. I think it is a blessing to have competitors so close and so good. That usually bring th best out. BUT I understand. Let us try to be happy no matter what. Cheers 😆
tennisplanet said
The trophy has already been mailed to Nadal. They are playing for No. 2 and 3 now.
tennisplanet said
Back to that time again – 4 all – when the break intensity intensifies.
wuiches said
what a match!!!
they’ll need an ambulance after the end, actually 2!!
ricky said
whoever loses now should have no regrets, having fought this amazing match!
chieko said
It is good.
tennisplanet said
Federer escapes – barely.
tennisplanet said
These breaks are heaven-sent for Djokovic.
tennisplanet said
Federer three pts away.
tennisplanet said
Two points.
tennisplanet said
One pt.
ricky said
zero
wuiches said
can’t be
tennisplanet said
Federer cannot freaking lose it after match points.
Rick said
And the chest beating starts, ugh.
Bjornino said
Djokovic showing such heart in saving those MPs. Amazing. Bless him.
wuiches said
guts!!!!!
ricky said
we all have a soft spot for Djoko including Roger
wuiches said
geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chieko said
I see.
M said
That about covers it, Wuiches.
Jenny said
Fantastic match – hats off to BOTH players.
ricky said
hi Jenny!
Jenny said
Hi Ricky, TP and everyone! Been out most of the afternoon. Saw the first set Rafa/Misha. From 4th set Roger. Goodness this can go either way.
M said
Also, this.
*tears*
Bjornino said
Agree, it was truly a fantastic match.
tennisplanet said
Djokovic deserves to win this far far far more than Federer given everything.
chieko said
😦
BANTI said
Good match. Not to upset. Roger’s game was way off. Painful to see him that way, what can you do. He’ll regain his form by the Aussie Open. Still feel if he’s in the zone he can go through a Grand Slam playing incredible every match. And the match on a hard court is always on his racket. He’s 29 going on 30 but feel he has a few suprises left for us, so no worries Fed fans. Picking Novak over the clay king in 4 tom. He’s beat him 3 times in a row, knows how to play in the big stage, excellent defense with transition offense, he’s got the goods to win his second.
Haya said
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’ll be praying for Djokovic tomorrow..
I’m sad Federer lost, but will honestly be devastated if Nadal wins tomorrow.. God forbid God forbid God forbid …..
Haya said
why “far far far”.. I think one is enough..
I can’t believe he wasted those 2 match points 😥
Rick said
Did I just see a first serve?
Rick said
OMG
wuiches said
Looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooorrrrddd!!!!!!!!!!!!
wuiches said
this is not freakin’ happening!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we are having a colective dream!!!!!!!!!
avidtennisfan73 said
Not sure if Fed can save match points the way the Djok just did. Let’s hope he doesn’t have to
tennisplanet said
Federer fails to sustain momentum by taking a step back after every movement north. Not good for the rest of his career.
Anjali said
Nadal can already start celebrating. This is like the French Open victory for Federer. Nadal can never claim he’s truly GOAT because he hasn’t beaten Federer on the hard courts.
wuiches said
OZ 2009
Bjornino said
LOL @ “Nadal can never claim he’s truly GOAT because he hasn’t beaten Federer on the hard courts.”
I guess you must have been “under a rock” during the weekend in early 2009 when Nadal first played the longest match in AO history to beat Verdasco in the semi and then went on to beat Federer who had cakewalk matches before the final plus 24 hrs more rest 🙂
Somebody Else said
AO was on sandpaper.
I’m just kidding. 😉
Bjornino said
LOL 😀
Rick said
I wouldn’t exactly call Roddick and Del Potro cakewalks.
He just outplayed them.
But yeah, he had break point conversion problems against Roddick even back athen.
Bjornino said
Rick, ok: DelPo no, but Roddick…cmon…everyone knows he’s Federer’s @%&¤! 😉
Anjali said
yeah, but everyone knows that surface is not as fast as the U.S. Open
wuiches said
doesn’tndserve it either, never beat Nadal at RG!!!
wuiches said
by by Rodge!!!!!!!!!
wuiches said
bye bye sorry
wuiches said
we’ll miss you at slams!!!
you’re done!!!!!!!
Bjornino said
What an amazing match! Incredible play by both! And what a big statement from Novak that he didn’t give in.
BANTI said
Are you high? Did u see the match? Try coming up with something better than “incredible play by both”. Novak won’t give in tom. either winning in 3 sets:)
BANTI said
65UE to 48 winners and serving at 52% and he says incredible play by both.
Your snark comments are pitiful.
Bjornino said
“Novak won’t give in tom. either winning in 3 sets:)”
No, YOU must clearly be high to come up with that comment. Not gonna let bitter remarks from Fed-fans take away the joy of having watched a great five-setter. And btw, Nadal was ready and waiting for a Us Open final vs Federer…only problem Federer didn’t make it through… Have we heard that before but the other way around?
Jenny said
I didn’t see the complete match Banti, but our comms more or less said the same thing as Bjornino. It certainly looked that way from what I saw.
Bjornino said
Thank you Jenny. Banti is clearly blinded by his bitterness. Get a drink, go for a walk Banti. You will feel better afterwards 🙂
Jenny said
Bjornino, Banti is just upset, that’s all.
“Not gonna let bitter remarks from Fed-fans take away the joy of having watched a great five-setter”
Any other Fed fans here coming up with bitter remarks? – I’m not seeing it.
Jenny said
Apologies, Bjornino, our posts crossed.
avidtennisfan73 said
Bjornino/Jenny,
With all due respect, the 5th set did have high quality play. I watched the whole match and Fed never really got into his rhythm. His serve was off from the get go, serving under 50% throughout, and he was making alot of UEs. Although, I am a Fed fan, I’m not a bitter Fed fan and Djok did outplay Fed in the 5th set, when it mattered. So, Banti’s comments about Fed UEs and serve % are accurate, and not just out of bitterness.
Jenny said
Fair do’s, Avidtennisfan73 and Banti 🙂 As said, I didn’t see the whole match, therefore I could only refer to our comms who are experienced ex-pros who tend to be objective.
Bjornino said
Ok sorry Jenny, I should have written “ONE Fed-fan”. Apologies. I just think Novak should get some appreciation also, just like Nadal should get for the AO 2009 final. To just dismiss the results by saying “Fed played like trash” is to not give the opponent any credit. If a player plays bad, part of the reason for it can be and often is also that the other player’s game MAKE him play bad. And/or the mental aspect, as many here have mentioned. I think Novak played his guts out in the MOMENT whereas I would not be surprised if Fed had Nadal on his mind. And that’s what makes tennis so amazing.
Anyway, gonna watch the ladies now. I think Fiona will win. 🙂 (hopefully before midnight ^^)
Rick said
I was gonna stay out of this, but since I said that Federer played “like crap” below (which I still stand behind), I wanna make it clear that for ,e Djokovic was the more consistent and better player today, played his guts out in the fifth set (saving crucial break points), and clearly deserved the win. And, as I also posted earlier, I’m glad he’s in the final instead of Federer. For me it’s just indisputable that Federer did not bring his best game to the court today, and surely Djokovic’s game plan had something to do with it, but that doesn’t account for the miserable first serve percentage, which we all know is crucial for Federer.
ricky said
wow Nole! good luck for tomorrow! I hope you can recover from this wonder match!
BeeJay, don’t watch tomorrow, there is nothing happening, the final was tonight!
Bettyjane said
Nole totally deserved this. I’m sad but not devastated. Even Fed had a smile for him. Those saved match points against were clutch.
I guess Roger’s onto being a guest judge on Project Runway.
ricky said
🙂
Jenny said
Congratulations, Novak, well deserved, a brave performance!! 🙂 Nice respectful victory celebration too. Sorry Roger and fellow Fed fans 😦
Bettyjane said
Roger didn’t play his best and lost. It would have been worse to have beaten playing at the top of his game. My one consolation
BANTI said
Yes, He played like garbage. And he’ll be back.
claire said
The ideal way for that to happen is to have Nadal out of tournament so Federer can relax and play his game!
BANTI said
Yeah with Murray and Potro in the mix, Nadal won’t be in another hard court final for atleast a year or more:) So Roger will get his chances.
Rick said
Yeah, BJ, that’s what I was thinking as well — he can’t expect to win when he plays like crap just because he’s the mighty Federer.
Everyone knows the 60% rule, and his first serve percentage was 53%.
He had a bazillion opportunities and multiple match points (i.e. even under these circumstances, he came close).
I would rather that Djokovic go on to face Nadal if Federer can’t bring his best game, it would be a waste of a final.
I just hope that Federer doesn’t try his usual “I don’t think I played that badly, really” nonsense in the presser…because he really did.
Bettyjane said
well said Rick. When athletes are disingenuous, who do they think they’re kidding.
Haya said
So true Rick, he played awful today, yet he had chances!
But I have to disagree about the serve. In AO 2009, he outplayed Nadal until the 5th set with a 30% 1st serve percentage if my memoy serves me..
He doesn’t need to be 100% to beat any player, including Nadal, not even 70%. His problem is only mental.. I’m sure he was thinking about the final when he wasted those 2 match points!!
He should’ve hired a psychiatric 2 years ago.. he doesn’t need a coach for God’s sake. And yes, I’m dead serious about that!
wuiches said
bet my soul that if Nadal had lost in the semis Rodge had won this match in straight sets!!!!!
claire said
On one level Federer should be glad Nadal won’t increase his H2H against him! I truly believe Nadal was in Federer’s head in this match (already)!
I’m hoping Djokovic can pull it off tomorrow – he has beat Nadal on hard couts before! Djokovic has nothing to lose tomorrow – hope Djokovic wins his 2nd Grand Slam! I think Nadal will have many more chances than Djokovic to win GS’s.
Djokovic play your heart out tomorrow! 🙂
Somebody Else said
“hope Djokovic wins his 2nd Grand Slam”
— right, because who would want to be the next Michael Chang? 😉
Somebody Else said
Wuiches, I would not go so far as to say that. I remember in 2008, Federer reached the final not knowing if semifinalist Rafa would be his opponent that year. The potential was there at the time and Fed knew it going in. I think against Djoko today he started second-guessing his tactical approach, thinking too much, which probably complicated his forehand shots and his first serves. Novak’s hard, flat-hitting forehand shots further complicated things.
Roger4ever said
I am completely devastated
Somebody Else said
Don’t be. Fed is not at the peak of his abilities anymore. He’ll still win in the future, but one has to consider the reality of future losses as well.
Kitty said
Feel a bit sad but what a play by djoker on match points..my heart was pumping blood vigorously..fed should have closed the match but his 65+ UE never went away the entire match, roger still needs a good planB…
Somebody Else said
Interesting developments, indeed. Since it’s clear Nadal has taken the reigns as heir to the tennis kingdom formerly presided over by Fed, who will step up to challenge? Fed needs to go recalibrate. I hope he comes back solid at the slams next year. I would assume he’s where Pete was circa 2000 on hardcourts, losing to the younger guys. Hats off to Djokovic, he didn’t cave in or lose heart toward the end. I hope he continues to show some quality nerve. Let’s hope for an interesting final! 😀
Rick said
Second all of these comments.
Jenny said
Thirded!
Haya said
OK, how do I say I’m #4 agreeing on the above? lol 😛
Somebody Else said
oops, I meant to say “reins”
Rick said
with “heir” and “kingdom” in the same sentence, no one noticed 🙂
Jenny said
LOL Rick!
Somebody Else said
Perhaps so, Rick. Perhaps so. 😛
Bjornino said
Yeah, here is hoping for a great final. Novak was so charming in the on-court interview. “Are you saying I have more experience than Rafa?!” and then he just laughed 🙂 Very cute ^^
I always have to think of the ceremony after the final of Rome 2009, when that woman (Nicola P’s wife) kept pushing Novak to do a Nadal impersonation and he got all awkward and Nadal told him to go for it. Wonderful to see how relaxed they’re with eachother. Hope tomorrow will bring such moments too.
Jenny said
Seconded, Bjornino! Neither did he go over the top with his celebration. Please, no impersonations, Nole!
Bjornino said
Nole, please MANY impersonations 😀
Sorry Jenny, but I think he’s the funniest guy ever 🙂 I am hoping for Djoko to become an entertainer after his tennis career. He’ll be a GOAT comedian ^^
Jenny said
He is hilarious, I wouldn’t disagree at all, loved his Shakira/Rafa skit with Troicki. I did mention the performing arts and Nole on a previous thread. It’s just I don’t think all the players appreciated the impersonations as much as the fans/media, and yes I did laugh too 🙂 I impersonate certain work colleagues, accents, walks and all which folk find funny, but I’m very careful who I choose, because I know some wouldn’t be too happy and the last thing I want to do is upset or humiliate all my great colleagues.
Bjornino said
Have u seen the one from the player’s party in Monte Carlo 2009 where he dances “Thriller”. That’s my fav. Hilarious 😀 I wonder who the blonde girl is that he dances with in that one. Someone said it’s Dementieva, but I doubt it ^^
Jenny said
LOL No I haven’t, but I can imagine – that boy sure is a mover and shaker!
Joy said
Aiaiai. Sorry, M. But at least we got to see an epic humdinger match.
Jenny said
Sorry to M and Fedal fans.
Anonymous said
Of course as Nadal fans like to discount Federer’s win at RG because he didn’t go through Nadal, Nadal’s presumed win at the USO can also be discounted as he hasn’t gone through Federer.
Bjornino said
That point will surely be made if Nadal wins, but I still think there’s a big difference in beating a grand slam champ (if he does) than a Swedish, white-trash bar thug who’s a GS final virgin 😉
O said
May be he played a bit too much lately. Murray also lost early.
Jenny said
Novak was the better player on the day, no other reason. Fed and Murray haven’t over-played this season, can’t compare Murray to Fed and Nadal. He’ll porobably drop to #5 come Monday. Youzhny will be back in the top 10 and I think possibly Ferru 🙂
Bettyjane said
One can only imagine what TP’s post-mortem will be for this match.
Jenny said
On the Coroner’s slab 😈
Somebody Else said
IT IS GOING TO BE OKAY, EVERYBODYYYY
If Nadal loses the final, it’s gonna be okay!
If Djokovic loses the final, it’s gonna be OK!
Fed lost today, it’s gonna be OK!
Continually putting my life on hold for tennis, I’M probably NOT gonna be okay! 😉
BANTI said
lol.
Jenny said
Seconded SE! As Boris Becker once said, no-one died.
Bettyjane said
Having this semifinal fall on 9/11 is a real perspective shifter I can tell you. God bless Misha Youzhny. I think he was the only player today to acknowledge the date.
Bjornino said
No, Nadal did it as well in his on-court interview. He said something like: “I just wanna say that I know this is a special day and that my thoughts (or support) is with the families of the victims of 9/11″…
Bettyjane said
Nice to hear. Thanks Bjornino.
Jenny said
Agreed. Thanks, Bjornino. Misha wore a black armband too.
Bjornino said
Yeah, I saw that. Nice gesture with the armband.
Claire said
Probably Uncle Toni coached Nadal from the stands to mention 9/11! Would Nadal have said anything if Youzhny didn’t wear that black ribbon! After the way crowd treated Nadal at FO that year, Uncle Toni wants to make sure they make as many brownie points as possible with NYC fans!
M said
Now see, this is just you being way too sensible.
😆
P.S. If you’re still on the site and not Time Managing already, please check your box.
🙂
Somebody Else said
You may consider it checked.
claire said
Federer will drop to #3 on Monday!
Federer will have 6,735 pts. (7215-1200+720)
Djokovic will have at least 7,145 pts. (6,665 – 720 +1,200=7,145)
If Djokovic wins – 7,945 (6,665-720+2,000= 7,945)
Therefore, Djokovic can be as much as 1,210 pts. ahead of Federer!
Should be interesting to see who ends of as #2 year end!
Jenny said
Thanks, Claire. I suspected he might.
Chicago fan said
I am so bummed that Roger lost. He never looked quite comfortable throughout the match. I was really hoping for a Nadal/Federer final tomorrow, but Novak would crash the party.
Full credit to Nole. He hung in there and saved a few match points.
But I must take exception to the post-match antics. Kissing the court was a bit much. In fairness, I love Verdasco, and I thought his antics after the Ferrer duel were a bit much, too. And what’s with the “Nole” on his backside. That does not look good at all.
I really hope Rafa wins tomorrow. I want to see him accomplish the career slam, but with the way Nole played today, I think that Rafa’s chances are awfully slim.
Bjornino said
Federer’s presser: http://www.usopen.org/en_US/interactive/video/index.html?vf=rtmp://cp32053.edgefcs.net/ondemand/mp4:2010/INT_20100911_03_EN_640x360_764kbps_rogerfedererday13.mp4
I think he handled it very well in spite of the massive disappointment he must feel.
Bjornino said
Fiona is pawning Vera.. 5-2 already.
What are the things everyone in the audience has in their ears?
Bettyjane said
These headphones let you hear the tv commentators Bjornino.
Bjornino said
Ah ok thank u! From which network?
Bettyjane said
CBS TV!
Bjornino said
Ah nice, that’s the stream I watched, with Dick and JMac as commies.
Somebody Else said
grunt deflectors. All-new USTA merchandise.
Bjornino said
I posted a link for Fed’s presser, but TP has to moderate it before it can be seen. I guess he’s busy working on his Djoko vs Fed article ^^
Rick said
Bjornino, did you put it in “Wanna Post”?
I didn’t see it there.
Please do so that we can access it, it’s not up yet on the usopen.org.
Thanks!
Bjornino said
Well, actually I found it on UsOpen.org…
I will post it in Wanna Post also.
Bjornino said
LOL on CBS they just had a popup which said: Zvonareva tonight: Games won – 2, Raquets used – 3 😀
M said
TP, you may need a new thread just for the final tomorrow.
Anyone else think so …?
Joy said
Wasn’t it already Soderling’s 2nd RG final when Rafa beat him this year?
I’m a huge Rafa fan, but IMO, a Slam title is a win, period. No asterisk. Not Roger’s fault Rafa didn’t show up for the RG’09 final. Same thing if Rafa wins tomorrow–he runs the gauntlet and is last man standing, he’s the champ.
M said
Well said, Joy.
🙂
Somebody Else said
Exactly. You play whoever is across the net. If some nemesis lost in a previous round, better luck next time.
Jenny said
Absolutely, Joy.
Joy said
TP Sorry i clicked to reply to an earlier comment (by Bjornino, i think), but for some reason it won’t go to the right spot.
Dee said
Well,it all happens in New york! Hmmmmm!After 5 sets with Roger! to my knowledge it was Safin who won a trophy.Can Djokovic do it too? against Nadal?