The Tennis Thread

five46 · 30th January 2009, 19:44

What a semi-final between Rafa and Fernando Verdasco... More than 5 Hours of blistering Tennis and like Alan concluded, it was a pity that there had to be a loser!
Lookin forward for a more intriguing Rafa versus FedEx final on Sunday..

finneyp · 30th January 2009, 19:53

yes, Rafa & Vardasco match was awesome, top quality tennis, one of the Best matches I have seen.

I was supporting the underdog (Vardasco), but Rafa was too good to beat.

prince_pervez · 30th January 2009, 19:56

Yes one of the closest. The reaction from Nadal said it all.

sam_boy · 1st February 2009, 17:55

What a match going on .... Despite of many unforced errors By Federrer still a classic match to watch .. Think Rafa will pull it off .. With no offense meant to Federrer's skills ... The score now 2-2 3rd set ... and it seems the game is going for ever ...

five46 · 1st February 2009, 19:13

Great Final. The semi-final of Rafa versus Verdasco was still better though.
But, amazing scenes in the presentation ceremony, Feddy bursts into tears, Rafa apologizes for taking this victory and calls Feddy as a true champion... Wow!

to Rafa for sportsmanship spirit!

iraghava · 1st February 2009, 20:15

What a final & what sportsmanship! I loved watching Rafa win again! And how he reacted to Federer's breakdown, true gentlemanly stuff.

But I have to agree, the semi-final was much more exciting. At 4-1 in the 5th set, Federer had as good as given up 7 you could see it in his play & body language.

BenjiRoss · 1st February 2009, 20:22

Great tennis day.
I watched half of the mixed doubles match and found Bhupathi and Sania doing a great job - lots of great points and winners
The Nadal-federer final was amazing. I didn't se the semi-final, so this match seemed the best in the tournament for me!!
Nice scenes at the presentation too.

safari_lover · 1st February 2009, 20:32

The match was brilliant. Especially the third set! Ultimately the better player of the day won it.
It was hurting to see Federer struggle for words and eventually breakdown but Nadal's sportsmanship was truly comforting.

sam_boy · 1st February 2009, 23:42

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Originally Posted by safari_lover

The match was brilliant. Especially the third set! Ultimately the better player of the day won it.
It was hurting to see Federer struggle for words and eventually breakdown but Nadal's sportsmanship was truly comforting.

Every good thing has to end one day. After ruling the tennis world for many years finally cracks are visible in Federrer's game. He was awesome today but felt a bit short. Loved the context till the 4th set. Rafa had to earn every point. Too many unforced error from Federrer did cost him the match. I felt he was tiring in the 5th set. You might have lost this game, but there is very little left to prove FedEx. You are a true champ.

kalpeshc · 2nd February 2009, 12:40

Somehow I felt the breakdown at the presentation ceremony had more to do with Fedex losing his date with history. The presence of the past champions including Rod Laver, his 14th (would be) grand slam, equaling the record. I guess a combination of all that and the fact that Rafa now is well and truly his nemesis on all surfaces got to him in the end. Roger lost it in his mind much before on the court.

1-Testosterone · 5th May 2009, 12:22

I still miss classical serve'N'volley game which Rafter, Sampras, Becker used to bewilder crowds with.

Anyone remember that epic Sampras-Agassi match at US Open that went to 4 tie breaks.

tifosikrishna · 31st May 2009, 21:44

Anyone watching French Open?

Rafa has lost his first match in Roland Garros, at last. Yes after winning the title for the last four years, he lost the match in four sets.

Good news for fedex fans...

Eddy · 1st June 2009, 00:01

I am disappointed that Rafa has lost.

Guys, any idea which website covers the French Open the best ? I hardly have time to watch it live but would want to catch up on the action as well as the gossip online

tortoiseNhare · 1st June 2009, 16:26

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I am disappointed that Rafa has lost.

Now if victory comes FedEx's way in this French Open it would not taste sweet.

normally_crazy · 1st June 2009, 16:53

Fed Ex doesn't look too sure at this years French Open. I watched his last match and he was nervous. Sad (and happy in a way) that Rafa is out but it was too early for him to go.

And whats with the women side ? Hardly anyone wins regularly. Every Grand Slam has a new winner !

30th January 2009, 19:44	#46
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	What a semi-final between Rafa and Fernando Verdasco... More than 5 Hours of blistering Tennis and like Alan concluded, it was a pity that there had to be a loser! Lookin forward for a more intriguing Rafa versus FedEx final on Sunday..
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30th January 2009, 19:53	#47
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	yes, Rafa & Vardasco match was awesome, top quality tennis, one of the Best matches I have seen. I was supporting the underdog (Vardasco), but Rafa was too good to beat.
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30th January 2009, 19:56	#48
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Yes one of the closest. The reaction from Nadal said it all.
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1st February 2009, 17:55	#49
sam_boy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OD10 -> KA-01 Posts: 225 Thanked: 147 Times View My Garage	Australian Open Mens final.... What a match going on .... Despite of many unforced errors By Federrer still a classic match to watch .. Think Rafa will pull it off .. With no offense meant to Federrer's skills ... The score now 2-2 3rd set ... and it seems the game is going for ever ...
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1st February 2009, 19:13	#50
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Great Final. The semi-final of Rafa versus Verdasco was still better though. But, amazing scenes in the presentation ceremony, Feddy bursts into tears, Rafa apologizes for taking this victory and calls Feddy as a true champion... Wow! to Rafa for sportsmanship spirit!
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1st February 2009, 20:15	#51
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	What a final & what sportsmanship! I loved watching Rafa win again! And how he reacted to Federer's breakdown, true gentlemanly stuff. But I have to agree, the semi-final was much more exciting. At 4-1 in the 5th set, Federer had as good as given up 7 you could see it in his play & body language.
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1st February 2009, 20:22	#52
BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Great tennis day. I watched half of the mixed doubles match and found Bhupathi and Sania doing a great job - lots of great points and winners The Nadal-federer final was amazing. I didn't se the semi-final, so this match seemed the best in the tournament for me!! Nice scenes at the presentation too.
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1st February 2009, 20:32	#53
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	The match was brilliant. Especially the third set! Ultimately the better player of the day won it. It was hurting to see Federer struggle for words and eventually breakdown but Nadal's sportsmanship was truly comforting.
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2nd February 2009, 12:40	#55
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	Somehow I felt the breakdown at the presentation ceremony had more to do with Fedex losing his date with history. The presence of the past champions including Rod Laver, his 14th (would be) grand slam, equaling the record. I guess a combination of all that and the fact that Rafa now is well and truly his nemesis on all surfaces got to him in the end. Roger lost it in his mind much before on the court.
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5th May 2009, 12:22	#56
1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	I still miss classical serve'N'volley game which Rafter, Sampras, Becker used to bewilder crowds with. Anyone remember that epic Sampras-Agassi match at US Open that went to 4 tie breaks.
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31st May 2009, 21:44	#57
tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 827 Thanked: 383 Times View My Garage	Anyone watching French Open? Rafa has lost his first match in Roland Garros, at last. Yes after winning the title for the last four years, he lost the match in four sets. Good news for fedex fans...
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1st June 2009, 00:01	#58
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,303 Times	I am disappointed that Rafa has lost. Guys, any idea which website covers the French Open the best ? I hardly have time to watch it live but would want to catch up on the action as well as the gossip online
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1st June 2009, 16:53	#60
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Fed Ex doesn't look too sure at this years French Open. I watched his last match and he was nervous. Sad (and happy in a way) that Rafa is out but it was too early for him to go. And whats with the women side ? Hardly anyone wins regularly. Every Grand Slam has a new winner !
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