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Tennis 2013
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SneakyPete
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What's with Roanic dropping Lacoste and picking up ugly ass New Balance?
Didn't see his match unfortunately, but there's no way it can be worse than the H&M sponsorship ... is there?
SneakyPete
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I don't know haven't seen the H&M stuff, but Raonic's gear looked like it's stuff from the Walmart discount rack.
Djokovic's stuff (in person) is such cheap shit quality. A polo is about $60 at uniqlo here in Paris, and the zip-up is $100. This stuff won't last more than a season.
I bet Lacoste paid Raonic 1/2 of what NB is paying him anyways, so it's all about the money. Djoker left Sergio Tachini to Uniqlo b/c tacchini couldn't pay him on time and enough.
I bet Lacoste paid Raonic 1/2 of what NB is paying him anyways, so it's all about the money. Djoker left Sergio Tachini to Uniqlo b/c tacchini couldn't pay him on time and enough.
it's so easy yet difficult to get here. the flight isn't long, the apartments aren't expensive, and it's close to the subway. the hard part is tickets. no scalpers, everything via the tennis french federation, and unless you get the 3 courts (1, 2 and 3) then you're left scrambling for seats. i'm glad I came when I can afford a drink here because shit ain't cheap. that said it's like a pilgrimage for me, very important that I got here and next up is Wimby and US. If you ever want to go I'd gladly share the tips I learned and I definitely will come back so hey, who knows!
Sleepy Giant
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Federer/Simon was awesome!
kerouacdude
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Tsonga better beat Ferrer. Would be great atmosphere with Frenchman in final, and more importantly, Ferrer would just be brutal for a Final.
Shame that Djoker and Nadal were drawn in same half, so ridiculous.
Shame that Djoker and Nadal were drawn in same half, so ridiculous.
Shoulda bet on this Tsonga match, was certain Fed was going to lose. Used up a lot of steam to keep the quarter streak alive and I think basically knew that he wouldn't stand a chance against Nole/Rafa in the final. Hopefully he has another Wimby run in him though. It'll be amazing if the quaters streak gets to 40, that's 10 consecutive years of making every major quarter final, it's ridiculous.
kerouacdude
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On like D-Kong
Djokovic-Nadal semifinal. Really felt Djokovic had Rafa on the ropes in last year's final but then the rains came.
Nadal's been able to roll in his last 2 matches after that uncharacteristic first week.
Djokovic-Nadal semifinal. Really felt Djokovic had Rafa on the ropes in last year's final but then the rains came.
Nadal's been able to roll in his last 2 matches after that uncharacteristic first week.
kerouacdude
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Just saw the mother of all ass kickings
Would be very surprised if Sharapova takes a set off Serena.
Would be very surprised if Sharapova takes a set off Serena.
kerouacdude
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They need to get these calls right - The players are too great and separated by such a fine line. One call and set completely turns.
SneakyPete
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Rafa and Djokovic are in the 5th set right now (6-5 as of this post)
kerouacdude
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Memorable match, high quality of course, but I wouldn't call it a classic - sets 2, 3 just weren't that good. I can accept 1 so-so set in a marathon match for it to be a classic, but not 2. Last hour was something to behold though.
Most telling stat I heard today. Rafa has only been No. 1 seed at French twice. That's absurd. They need to do take into account history, surface play and not go based on the rankings.
Most telling stat I heard today. Rafa has only been No. 1 seed at French twice. That's absurd. They need to do take into account history, surface play and not go based on the rankings.
i wonder if there ever has been a player ranked #1 at a tournament that wasn't #1 in the season?
kerouacdude I kind of agree wit you - Nadal is in a league of his own but he's also won the other ones too so he isn't a typical clay courter ONLY
next up wimbledon; nadal won't play the tune-ups so will definitely lose a few points but probably maintain top 3 ranking
utter destruction today; not even in the same league. i do like david ferrer's fight and court movement and return game, but he was outclassed and out powered.
US open tickets go on sale tomorrow damn are they expensive. $500 for a decent court for a mid-week night match, level 1. there's a pre-sale going on now on their facebook page if anyone is interested
kerouacdude I kind of agree wit you - Nadal is in a league of his own but he's also won the other ones too so he isn't a typical clay courter ONLY
next up wimbledon; nadal won't play the tune-ups so will definitely lose a few points but probably maintain top 3 ranking
utter destruction today; not even in the same league. i do like david ferrer's fight and court movement and return game, but he was outclassed and out powered.
US open tickets go on sale tomorrow damn are they expensive. $500 for a decent court for a mid-week night match, level 1. there's a pre-sale going on now on their facebook page if anyone is interested