Author Topic: Madrid blue clay (Read 2240 times)

Babblelot · « **on:** December 01, 2011, 05:43:27 PM »

http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/01/sport/tennis/tennis-madrid-blue-clay/index.html?section=cnn_latest

FedFanForever · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2011, 06:13:33 PM »

Terrible decision by the ATP doing along with "The Don" of Madrid.

medwatt · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2011, 06:19:24 PM »

I think blue looks cool but with red you can see the fire in the tennis court. I think seeing players on blue clay will give you the feeling of grass.

Start da Game · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2011, 06:24:56 AM »

i have a better idea.......black clay with black balls and night matches.......

Babblelot · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2011, 06:39:07 AM »

Quote from: medwatt on December 01, 2011, 06:19:24 PM

I think blue looks cool but with red you can see the fire in the tennis court. I think seeing players on blue clay will give you the feeling of grass.

I don't understand that at all.

It's going to look like this

and this

conchita · « **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2011, 07:59:48 AM »

what the article and Tiriac don't say is the reason for the change of colour.

money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the MMMM is this: Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid

the logo and colour of the main sponsor is blue. simply as this.

nothing more to say about the Magic Box touraments, trully,
there is reason why Spain has played all 4 DC finals in Barcelona or Seville, and none in Madrid.
and the reason is not that the RFET is in Barcelona.

ashwin#1 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2012, 01:50:28 AM »

here's a look at the blue clay court of madrid :

$:\$

mav140 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2012, 05:05:54 AM »

Quote from: conchita on December 24, 2011, 07:59:48 AM

what the article and Tiriac don't say is the reason for the change of colour.

money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the MMMM is this: Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid

the logo and colour of the main sponsor is blue. simply as this.

nothing more to say about the Magic Box touraments, trully,
there is reason why Spain has played all 4 DC finals in Barcelona or Seville, and none in Madrid.
and the reason is not that the RFET is in Barcelona.

I think the main reason for playing DC matches in Barcelona or Seville is because of the altitude, hurts Spanish players. Apart from the political decisions.

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swish · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:12:15 AM »

I like how it should be easy to pick up the ball.

Colors don't matter to me as long as they are functional.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2012, 10:25:47 AM »

Quote from: swish on April 01, 2012, 08:12:15 AM

I like how it should be easy to pick up the ball.

Colors don't matter to me as long as they are functional.

No doubt! And man that is seriously blue!

FedFanForever · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2012, 03:34:51 PM »

How can Nadal claim to have any issues with the altitude in Madrid, when he's made the final all 3 years(2009-2011)?

sid · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2012, 04:07:33 PM »

I wonder how Nadal will be in 2 weeks time?for all we know it could be like the year he missed Wimbledon,i hope not,but who knows.

swish · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:40:08 PM »

Quote from: sid on April 01, 2012, 04:07:33 PM

I wonder how Nadal will be in 2 weeks time?for all we know it could be like the year he missed Wimbledon,i hope not,but who knows.

This was before he found the proper treatment for the knees.

He'll be fine is my guess and once you have a obstacle removed that can end a career it's as good a confidence booster as winning.

Djokovic Champion · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2012, 05:44:06 PM »

Quote from: ashwin#1 on April 01, 2012, 01:50:28 AM

here's a look at the blue clay court of madrid : $:\$

It is very beautiful.

foaquin · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2012, 01:55:51 PM »

does it affect in any way the bounce of the ball? or it s just red clay painted

pawan89 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2012, 02:02:06 PM »

Eh. It looks nice in the pictures so far, like silky carpet almost. If it plays like normal clay and the ball's easy enough to see for the players and fans (live and on TV) then I don't see a problem. The close-up pics so far do seem very rich, maybe it's just a high-contrast pic.

Alex · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2012, 03:10:29 PM »

it looks alright to me ... I think that Djoko, Rafa and Fed are making a much bigger deal that it is .... it's just a different colour, not sure why they are all upset. well, shouldn't say really upset but not happy ...

swish · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2012, 10:14:20 PM »

I wonder if it'll turn the balls blue after a few sets. I guess we'll have to see.

hercules · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2012, 10:28:05 PM »

what happens if this nonsense becomes all the rage after a while?

we have seen how those blue hard courts have become popular.

swish · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2012, 10:46:34 PM »

Quote from: Clay Death on April 28, 2012, 10:28:05 PM

what happens if this nonsense becomes all the rage after a while?

we have seen how those blue hard courts have become popular.

One tournament with blue clay is all I can handle, tradition has to be preserved.

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Author Topic: Madrid blue clay (Read 2240 times)