Tennis 2016 Discussion Thread

[Dennis 759]

Bertens in 4th round of singles and QF in doubles after beating Williams x2!

[De_Gambassi 1,267]

Sur 28/5/2016 at 20:55 , Dennis a déclaré:

Bertens just defeated Kasatkina (10-8 in the third set), which means she meets the Dutch NOC requirements of making the 4th round at a slam and being ranked in the top 56. We have a female singles player at the Olympics.

 

 

Do you think, the dutch federation would really have sticked to its gun and sending no one to the olympics if she didn't make the 4th round ?

[Wanderer 1,738]

1 hour ago, Quasit said:

Sounds trivial but a better player would have beaten Murray today. Perhaps even Gasquet/Nishikori soon.

 

Also, why is there no hawk-eye yet in RG?

 

Murray will beat Gasquet too, unfortunately. He might lose a set or two, but will win. Gasquet is really difficult opponent for Nishikori. His topspin doesn't suit Kei's game.

 

And there is no need for hawk-eye on clay

[Wanderer 1,738]

For Novak, Nishikori in the final would be the best option. I am not sure though whom I would like to see, Wawrinka or Murray. If Novak succumbs under the pressure, it better be against Wawrinka.

[Dennis 759]

2 minutes ago, De_Gambassi said:

 

Do you think, the dutch federation would really have sticked to its gun and sending no one to the olympics if she didn't make the 4th round ?

I wouldn't have been surprised if the Dutch NOC decided to send no female tennis players to Rio.

 

In 2012, Miranda Boonstra ran the Rotterdam marathon in 2:27.32 under terrible conditions, which was 8 seconds above the limit of the Dutch NOC. They decided not to send her to London. The Dutch NOC is quite strict with their additional criteria.

 

Now, Kiki might also play mixed doubles with Jean-Julien Rojer. 

[Wanderer 1,738]

I am glad to see Kiki doing well again. After her first title in Fes years ago I thought she would be more consistent. She is decent player and definitely top 50 material

[vlad 392]

All matches have been postponed for tomorrow due to heavy rain

[dareza 911]

haha i can't this guy Wilander

 

"Winning RG without Nadal it's not an authentic RG, and Djokovic knows it"

 

No, he don;t care for that Mats. Novak can become one of legend with title.in Paris. When Roger won match against Rafa on RG.... OH WAIT, Soderling won match against Rafa 2009, not Roger.  what a funny guy.

Edited May 30, 2016 by dareza

[Gianlu33 5,276]

Another day whitout RG  

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2 hours ago, dareza said:

haha i can't this guy Wilander

 

"Winning RG without Nadal it's not an authentic RG, and Djokovic knows it"

 

No, he don;t care for that Mats. Novak can become one of legend with title.in Paris. When Roger won match against Rafa on RG.... OH WAIT, Soderling won match against Rafa 2009, not Roger.  what a funny guy.

 

He actually mentioned Federer's run as well..