Author Topic: 2012 (MEN) FRENCH OPEN OFFICIAL THREAD, May 27-June 10, 2012 (Read 10824 times)

conchita · « **Reply #700 on:** June 10, 2012, 06:43:44 PM »

Quote from: Babblelot on June 10, 2012, 06:05:51 PM

RG final hadn't been moved to Monday since 1978!

wrong, in 1978 Borg defeated Vilas in straigts on sunday. as I posted you have to find 1973 when Nastase defeated Pilic, what I didn't want to mention is that the final was completed on tuesday back then.

williamchung7 · « **Reply #701 on:** June 10, 2012, 06:47:28 PM »

For me, Djokovic just needs to stick with the tactic. Gives deep returns and plays a lot of short and deep cross-court forehands to Nadal's backhand, and then hit forehand down the line. If Nadal catchs it, then uses backhand or forehand do it again. That is the play works so many times against Nadal. What it does is Nadal will use much more energy in entire match. Much more than Djokovic. Just don't place too much ball to Nadal's forehand side.

In other hand, Nadal needs to give 1st serve and high 1st serve percentage. And he has chance to use this resume to bring energy back. But so does to Djokovic.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #702 on:** June 10, 2012, 07:36:21 PM »

For some reason it seems like Nole will be able to give the energy required for 2 sets more so the energy required for 5 sets tomorrow. It has to be a nightmare running all that Rafa crap down for 5 sets on clay and probably seems near impossible especially early on when you see the task at hand. It's a huge task tomorrow, especially if Rafa comes out firing like he did today at the start. Either way, I know if I was Nole I would be more positive knowing that I would only have to run my butt off for 1.75 sets rather than 5. Of course he has to win the 4th to see that last set. Hoping to see that 5th set!

Alex · « **Reply #703 on:** June 10, 2012, 08:39:38 PM »

I just feel that Rafa might benefit from all of this. Nole needed some time to find his range, starting playing some great tennis, blowing Nadal off the court ... then f.ucking rain, so pissed .... Nole tends to be slow when he starts the match ... I can only hope that he will find a way to take this into 5th and then whatever happens it happens ... I'm so disappointed with RG this year.

xartiex · « **Reply #704 on:** June 11, 2012, 12:20:35 AM »

Quote from: Start da Game on June 10, 2012, 01:57:12 PM

Quote from: swish on June 10, 2012, 01:46:29 PM
Quote from: Start da Game on June 10, 2012, 01:18:34 PM
gen. swish, rafa is mentally the strongest on tour.......he chokes for different reasons.......his inherent ability and habit of fighting through adverse situations often pulls him towards creating more and more difficulties for himself.......he thrives under pressure.......watch him play a blinder tomorrow when novak is the one who's expected to deliver from get go with the overnight momentum he's carrying.......

Based on what I've seen a while ago....Start da Game = Shankar?? Sure types like one.

@Delayed French Open Final. this rain delay just ruins the viewing experience for the fans. It might have helped Djokovic regroup, but it's just gonna be so difficult to catch the final now... -.-

medwatt · « **Reply #705 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:04:30 AM »

Quote from: Alex on June 10, 2012, 08:39:38 PM

I just feel that Rafa might benefit from all of this. Nole needed some time to find his range, starting playing some great tennis, blowing Nadal off the court ... then f.ucking rain, so pissed .... Nole tends to be slow when he starts the match ... I can only hope that he will find a way to take this into 5th and then whatever happens it happens ... I'm so disappointed with RG this year.

Yes I suggested that yesterday. Especially that Djokovic seems slow so far in the early stages of matches. I just have a feeling that Nadal will win somehow. Hope its just a bad feeling !!

medwatt · « **Reply #706 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:09:21 AM »

I've just heard them saying that a pretty horrendous weather is lined up at 3PM (Paris time) which just blows away your head why then should they start the match at 1PM ?
Its raining here in Ukraine, a light drizzle. Hence a little later the clouds would have made their way to France !!

medwatt · « **Reply #707 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:18:49 AM »

Break !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

garion · « **Reply #708 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:20:41 AM »

anyone watching this on tv in America? and if so, where?

medwatt · « **Reply #709 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:22:50 AM »

So unfair !! A net cord at break point !! Who else is luckier than that !!

medwatt · « **Reply #710 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:35:08 AM »

3-4 15-15 Djokovic needs to hold !!

medwatt · « **Reply #711 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:36:43 AM »

30-30

medwatt · « **Reply #712 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:37:43 AM »

SERVE AND VOLLEY at 30-30 !!!

medwatt · « **Reply #713 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:38:42 AM »

4 all !!! Dark clouds hanging overhead !! A slight drizzle is threatening.

williamchung7 · « **Reply #714 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:40:51 AM »

Ha ha, Djokovic does not stick with tactic.

medwatt · « **Reply #715 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:41:44 AM »

5-4 Nadal !! Djokovic needs to hold to remain !!

williamchung7 · « **Reply #716 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:43:54 AM »

Are they going to suspend the match again?

medwatt · « **Reply #717 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:44:03 AM »

Seriously raining !! When Djokovic is to serve again !! Breaking his rhythm !!

medwatt · « **Reply #718 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:46:49 AM »

15 all !!!!

medwatt · « **Reply #719 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:48:57 AM »

40-15 !!

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