[Caltonfan]

think it was clear to see yesterday that Murray was struggling, he was there for the taking if Nieminen kept his focus. Dont think he was pulling a Djokovic pretend to be injured/tired then make a remarkable recovery to win.

[Kapellmeister]

Originally Posted by Caltonfan

think it was clear to see yesterday that Murray was struggling, he was there for the taking if Nieminen kept his focus. Dont think he was pulling a Djokovic pretend to be injured/tired then make a remarkable recovery to win.

Nadal is no stranger to that tactic either...

[trevvytrev21]

Originally Posted by Sports Fan

Will keep a close eye on Georges from now on, though not too close mind - don't want to risk getting poked in the eyes by those two weapons of hers

The only other player I'd go out of my way to watch, is Marion Bartoli. I'm sure she's ever so slightly bonkers, but I find her rather cute and endearing.

It's probably online somewhere, but she gave an interview to Tennishead magazine ahead of Roland Garros. She's sweet, funny and eccentric to an extreme. Having trouble finding it online.

Georges is pretty and a fan-fave but then so was Kournikova. She may win the odd Tier I but can't see a slam in Julia's future, tbh.

[CLL Dodge]

Doesn't look like a slam in Aga's immediate future either.

[trevvytrev21]

Svetlana leads Aga 5-0. Ugh.

ITV choosing to show Aga/Svetlana. Yay.

[Jaccobabe]

Kuznetsova playing well so far

[trevvytrev21]

I'm remembering some of the clay finals from 08-09 where Svetlana slayed. Just one RG crown is quite surprising when you think about it.

[Jimmy Connors]

What the cotton-pickin' heck has Kuznestova done to her hair?

[Irishguy123]

Sad to see Ivanovic go out in just the 3rd round

[trevvytrev21]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Connors

What the cotton-pickin' heck has Kuznestova done to her hair?

I know right? She does love to shop, maybe she should shop around next time she's at the salon.

Originally Posted by Irishguy123

Sad to see Ivanovic go out in just the 3rd round

A real shame as in the first couple rounds she was playing like the Ana of old. Once pressure sits in she goes back to spraying errors all over the court. Unfortunate.

[Jaccobabe]

Svetlana still doing well, and Berdych in big trouble

[trevvytrev21]

Originally Posted by Jaccobabe

Svetlana still doing well, and Berdych in big trouble

Aga's finding the court a bit more now. Can see this going to three sets. Berdych is a charisma-free zone who bores in semis.

[Jimmy Connors]

Originally Posted by trevvytrev21

I know right? She does love to shop, maybe she should shop around next time she's at the salon.

I know Kuzzy is a little zany at times, but it looks like she did this herself. Doubt a salon would have let her leave the premises like that.

Radwanska is having a terrible match so far.

[Mike Teevee]

do my eyes deceive me?

I've just checked the listings for Sat/Sun and ITV is showing FO on both ITV1 and ITV4 at the same times for at least 4hrs 45mins on Saturday and 6hrs 30 mins on Sunday

dare we hope that we'll get a choice of matches, never thought would happen outside of Wimbledon on free-to-air telly

[Loon]

My 8 year old has just asked why Aga is playing a man. Surely that's not fair she says? Had to correct her. Bless the naiviety.....I had to tell her of cos I like Sveta and hope she can win again if Maria or Li Na can't for whatever reason. Was v bummed when Marion lost as she's my favourite. But Sveta looked awesome

Don't know why but I can't summon up any enthusiasm for the men's side other than Youzhny and frankly I've as much chance of winning this tournament than him. I think it's because I figure it'll be another Nole-Nadal slug fest and the winner will take all. I adore Nadal and I kinda figure that the title is his as long as he remains fit and wants it. I hope I'm right!

[Jaccobabe]

Awesome win for Kuz. Must be her best win inn quite some time...

[Kapellmeister]

Nick Mullins is rapidly becoming my most hated tennis commentator, even more than Andrew castle. He does nothing but talk s**t.

[Kapellmeister]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Connors

What the cotton-pickin' heck has Kuznestova done to her hair?

Getting in touch with her inner man...

[JustWonderful]

Pleased to see Svetlana win today and upset to see Ana Ivanovic lose. Maria still looking sublime, this is her tournament to lose now.

[Kapellmeister]

Originally Posted by JustWonderful

Pleased to see Svetlana win today and upset to see Ana Ivanovic lose. Maria still looking sublime, this is her tournament to lose now.

I'm not sure that anyone can realistically stop her, except perhaps Stosur.

[Anywhoodle]

Sammy through in 2- delighted with that, thought Petrova could be a potential danger..

[Kapellmeister]

The Federer/Mahut match is, by some measure, the least exciting singles match currently being played at RG so why the **** is ITV showing it??????????????????????????????

[Irishguy123]

Originally Posted by Kapellmeister

I'm not sure that anyone can realistically stop her, except perhaps Stosur.

Azarenka?

[tally]

Originally Posted by Kapellmeister

The Federer/Mahut match is, by some measure, the least exciting singles match currently being played at RG so why the **** is ITV showing it??????????????????????????????

Ratings.

The casual tennis fan will tune in for the big names.They wont for someone they've never heard of even if it's a much more competitive match and therefore much better viewing for us fanatics. Sad but true.

[Kapellmeister]

Originally Posted by Irishguy123

Azarenka?

Yes, fair point. I've only seen her first round match where she nearly went out but I gather she's improved since then.