|
|
Post by jenhatter06 on Jun 7, 2007 16:19:18 GMT 3
Maria, considering you feel "like a cow on ice" on clay, this was a pretty good run, congrats to you too  I remember first reading that the other day, and then told my mom that's what she said ... man, we had a real good hearty laugh over it -- surprised my mom got such a kick out of it -- was too funny ;D ;D |
|
|
|
Post by jenhatter06 on Jun 7, 2007 16:20:27 GMT 3
Three simultaneous posts LMAO ;D we're on top of things, yes we are ;D  |
|
|
|
Post by Annie on Jun 7, 2007 16:23:20 GMT 3
] I remember first reading that the other day, and then told my mom that's what she said ... man, we had a real good hearty laugh over it -- surprised my mom got such a kick out of it -- was too funny ;D ;D It's actually quite a popular saying amongst us, Russians, when we don't feel comfortable with something LOL ;D |
|
|
|
Post by jenhatter06 on Jun 7, 2007 16:25:41 GMT 3
huh, well see, you learn something new everyday ;D |
|
|
|
Post by davis on Jun 7, 2007 16:30:15 GMT 3
Nice photo of the two pretty Serbian contenders ;D  |
|
|
|
Post by Alya10 on Jun 7, 2007 18:11:30 GMT 3
And the other female finalist is (no surprise here): Justine Henin. She beat Jelena Jankovic 6-2;6-2.
Really lopsides SFs, were these...
Go Ana!
;D
|
|
|
|
Post by Annie on Jun 7, 2007 19:12:43 GMT 3
Oh geez *yawn* what fun the ladies semis were... NOT LOL  Hope the boys will do better tomorrow CHATRIER 13:00 Start Men's Singles - Semi Roger Federer (SUI)[1] vs. Nikolay Davydenko (RUS)[4] followed by Men's Singles - Semi Novak Djokovic (SRB)[6] vs. Rafael Nadal (ESP)[2] Women's Doubles - Finals Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)[7]/ Ai Sugiyama (JPN)[7] vs. Alicia Molik (AUS)[17]/ Mara Santangelo (ITA)[17] |
|
|
|
Post by Annie on Jun 8, 2007 9:50:34 GMT 3
|
|
|
|
Post by davis on Jun 8, 2007 10:27:42 GMT 3
Every match from the Quarterfinals on, men and women, has been a clear affair for the respective winners - BORING!!! Please, please, please, let today's semis be a bit more exciting...  French Open 2007: Day 13 picks By Kamakshi Tandon Roger Federer (SUI)[1] vs. Nikolay Davydenko (RUS)[4]From Federer’s perspective, the crucial thing about Davydenko as a semifinal opponent might be that he isn’t Guillermo Canas. In tennis terms, the Russian is probably a tougher player at the moment, but psychologically, Canas’ two wins over Federer earlier in the year might have made him a tougher opponent. Davydenko, meanwhile, has lost to Federer all eight times they’ve played and talked about needing to step it up a level, meaning that he doesn’t think that even his extremely solid play at the event so far will be enough for a win. Federer, who is well aware of what their-head-to-head is, knows that he just has to turn in a solid performance to get through, because Davydenko has no huge weapons with which to impose himself. Still, if Federer goes walkabout as he’s done once in a while, Davydenko all-purpose, consistent game will be effective at exploiting the temporary weakness. If the lapse happens early or for more than a set and a half, and the match could get interesting. That’s what happened in Australian two hears ago. But it’s mostly in Federer’s hands. Prediction: FedererNovak Djokovic (SRB)[6] vs. Rafael Nadal (ESP)[2]This is fast becoming the best rivalry between the young guns on the men’s tour at the moment. When they played in the quarterfinals of this event last year, Djokoivc retired when down two sets, and then infamously suggested he had been in control of the match. Nadal was again the winner when he faced a nervous Djokovic in Indian Wells earlier this year, but the fast-learning Serb got him at their next event in Miami with a surperb performance. In Rome, it was Nadal’s turn once more. Djokovic has improved his backhand over the couple of years and is working on coming to net more, so the two should match up well on faster surfaces when they play from now on. But is Djokovic ready to hand Nadal is first French Open defeat? Nadal’s last victim, good friend and fellow Mallorcan Carlos Moya, had this assessment: “I don't know if he can win, but he has the game to play well, and to give Nadal some trouble.” That’s probably about as far as any observer would go. Prediction: Nadal |
|
|
|
Post by Annie on Jun 8, 2007 17:25:07 GMT 3
OH FOR THE LIFE OF GOD HOW MANY CHANCES AGAINST FEDERER DO YOU NEED KOLYA TO TAKE AT LEAST A SET?  ? 17 BREAK POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 SETPOINTS IN THE SECOND SET!!!!!!!!! 2 SETPOINTS IN THE THIRD SET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a bloody shame!!!!!!!!!!! But he just couldn't handle the psychological issue of beating Roger  Roger, you better win this damn thing now and better make a Slam this year or you're a dead man  |
|
|
|
Post by reese on Jun 8, 2007 19:17:44 GMT 3
Kolya I was watching the beginning of the first set - Kolya was playing great. Then I had to leave for uni. So I just found out that he lost - in 3 sets. What the hell happend?!?! Nole   |
|
|
|
Post by Dina on Jun 8, 2007 19:50:54 GMT 3
Rog' for your sake you'd better win it or Annie will struggle you!
|
|
|
|
Post by Annie on Jun 8, 2007 20:23:55 GMT 3
Rafa just beat Nole in straight sets A very predictable final waiting for us on Sunday But I hope the outcome is unexpected ;D |
|
|
|
Post by Mrs. Fabregas on Jun 8, 2007 22:43:39 GMT 3
I certainly hope so too, Annie......  Rog, one big tip: win that final, or you'll definitely be a dead men! |
|
|
|
Post by maryb on Jun 9, 2007 1:04:36 GMT 3
Jenhatter put this link in the abdominal thread. Think we should all print off a Rafa or/and Maestro mask for Sunday. They are hysterical. I can't stop laughing at Andy. ;D news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/get_involved/4467076.stm PS Where do you print off Rafa's biceps from? I need some. Another PS Kolya didn't play badly, Maestro just stepped up a gear every time he fell behind. Think he's really starting to get to grips with clay. Should be a good final based on the form they are both showing. Think it could go all the way. |
|
