The French Open 2009 Thread

[cheessus]

Federer just got out the steamroller...

Monfils is in shambles mentally.

 

[Dashaansafin]

Injury time out...why prolonge it?

 

[pseudonym]

Federer goes through.

Robredo vs Del Potro


If I recall correctly, Federer can take both down. I remember when Federer played Del Potro a couple of months ago. Del Potro was in no shape ready for Federer's game and looked like Federer's practice target.

 

[amerikajinda]

Federer vs. del Potro
Soderling vs. Gonzalez

I remember watching del Potro win the Legg Mason Classic in 2008 (his fourth title in as many tournaments!)... even though he's #5 in the world, he's going down against Federer...

 

[unrated]

Originally Posted by pseudonym

^ The French crowd loves Monfils, for obvious reasons.


I find him really funny. He's like Sonic out there on the court. It's a pity because I think he's one of the more talented players that should receive more recognition (his injuries prevent this).

He is so gifted athletically. What he needs to do is learn how to construct points better. His shot selection can be ridiculous at times.

 

[edinatlanta]

Any thoughts on The Ladies tournament?

 

[cheessus]

Oh SNAP! The Soderling-Gonzo match is pretty crazy. Soderling is up 2 sets to 1 and both of their winners/errors ratios are out of this world.

Soderling- 61/27
Gonzo- 55/21

As for Monfils, he seems to have a very low tennis IQ. But at least that can be fixed. Being a retriever with no tactical sense is the worst.

For the women, this is going to be a really interesting finals. Battle of the two choke artists. I don't really expect a high quality match, but I think it will be riveting. Probably the first 3 set final in quite some time, with Safina coming out on top. But I really don't know; you've got to give Kutznetsova a lot of props for actually pulling it out against Serena. I thought she was finished when it reached the third.

 

[amerikajinda]

Two sets all!!!! This is it!!!! But regardless, Federer will beat either one of these dudes.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Soderling moves on!

 

[cheessus]

What a great match, but Jesus H., Gonzo choked so badly.

Goddammit Federer...

 

[feynmix]

Federer down a set early...

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

Federer about to go down two sets to one.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

The Fed Express is back on track: He has won eight out of the last nine games and is up 2-0 in the fifth set.

 

[feynmix]

And he wins it. Wow. Federer vs. Soderling final. Should be fun.

 

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by somebodyafewpagesback

Federer should win the whole thing... it's his to lose!
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