mc_squared Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I would want to smack Fabio Fognini in the head if i could what a cheating scumbag. Serving to stay in the match 30-15 down he gets cramps and claims to the umpire its and injury so that he can take a medical time out when he knows you can't get treatment from cramps. He was laughing about it in the press conference afterwards too. It was obvious he knew he had "pulled a fast one".:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zempt Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Fognini withdrew a day before his match against Djokovic what a joke of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Fognini withdrew a day before his match against Djokovic what a joke of a player. Really?:stunned: So not only is he a cheat, but a chicken too!:dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected]. Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I'm not wathcing it but Murray's right ankle seems to be okay according to the result so far!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphaele Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I only watched the 5 last games and congrats Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passenger Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I still haven't managed to bring my heart rate down. What an intriguing match that was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Stunning comeback sees Murray through to last eight after epic five-set win over Troicki By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 6:05 PM on 31st May 2011 Andy Murray completed a remarkable comeback to defeat Viktor Troicki 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 in the fourth round of the French Open on Tuesday afternoon. The world No 4 had defied a right ankle injury to hit back from two sets and a break down to tie the match before darkness fell last night and he was favourite to complete the job on Tuesday. Back on court: Murray hits a backhand as his fourth round clash with Troicki is carried over from Monday night However, Troicki had the match in his grasp when he led 5-2 in Tuesday's one-set shoot-out only for the Serb to lose his nerve, allowing Murray to win five games in a row and book a place in the quarter-finals against Juan Ignacio Chela. The fourth seed had certainly been in the ascendancy when play was called off but the real worry for the Scot's fans was the manner in which he had started the match. Going through: Andy Murray reacts after closing out his fourth round match, to the delight of mum, Judy With his ankle clearly still a problem, the 24-year-old lost the opening five games in double-quick time, and it was not until the joint loosened up that he managed to play anything like his best tennis. Murray sensibly practised until 20 minutes before the resumption today in an effort to prevent the same thing happening and he was rewarded with a break point in the first game. He could not take it but another chance arrived in Troicki's next service game. The Serb was under the cosh but he produced a superb forehand to save that one as well. Over and out: Viktor Troicki reacts after being dumped out of the French Open Murray's luck was certainly in at the start of the sixth game when, with Troicki about to smash away a winner, a ball boy inexplicably ran on to the court meaning the point had to be replayed. The 15th seed argued his case at length to no avail but he still created his first break point of the day when Murray mistimed a forehand, and he took full advantage to lead 4-2. Troicki was playing the big points much better than his opponent and he again turned to the drop shot to save Murray's third break point before a forehand on to the baseline took him to within one game of a famous victory. Murray's record in five-set matches is very good and before today he had won four of the five in which he had trailed by two sets, including in the first round here last year against Richard Gasquet. Brave Scot: Murray came from behind to book his place in the last eight of the clay-tournament He certainly left it late this time, and when Troicki was 30-0 serving at 5-3, Murray was two points from defeat. But the Serb tightened up and this time the Scot did break through. The fourth seed was struggling to find winners but Troicki's resistance was fading and, after Murray had squandered two break points at 5-5, the Serb dumped a tame backhand into the net to leave the 24-year-old serving for the match. There was still time for some late drama as Murray let a 40-0 lead slip back to deuce but he took his fourth match point with a brilliant backhand winner to reach the last eight at Roland Garros for the second time in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zempt Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I wouldn't rate that as a stunning comeback as the headline says Troicki had the match in the bag but threw it away. This comeback doesn't even compare to the one Schiavone had in the match against Pavlychenkova. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I wouldn't rate that as a stunning comeback as the headline says Troicki had the match in the bag but threw it away. This comeback doesn't even compare to the one Schiavone had in the match against Pavlychenkova. It still takes guts to fight back the way Murray did, especially from 2-5 in the final set. However, Schiavone's performance was truly awesome (again).:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphaele Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Nadal-Murray and Federer-Djokovic for the semi finals... why do I have to work on Friday??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Nadal-Murray and Federer-Djokovic for the semi finals... why do I have to work on Friday??????????? I'll be able to watch it!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passenger Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Nadal-Murray and Federer-Djokovic for the semi finals... why do I have to work on Friday??????????? :| What a dissappointment to see Sharapova lose her match against Li Na. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphaele Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'll be able to watch it!:D :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 :| What a dissappointment to see Sharapova lose her match against Li Na. :cry: I'm afraid she "choked" in the wind.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Schiavone reaches second consecutive French Open final after seeing off Bartoli By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 5:31 PM on 2nd June 2011 Defending champion Francesca Schiavone will go for a second successive title at the French Open against China's Li Na in the final on Saturday after ending the run of home hope Marion Bartoli. The Italian, who remarkably had not reached a tournament final since beating Samantha Stosur in Paris 12 months ago, turned on the style on Court Philippe Chatrier to defeat the former Wimbledon finalist 6-3 6-3. Earlier, Li had reached her second grand slam final in a row following her loss to Kim Clijsters at the Australian Open by seeing off Maria Sharapova 6-4 7-5. Final fling: Francesca Schiavone celebrates after beating Marion Bartoli Schiavone lost 10 of the first 12 games in her quarter-final against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova but it soon became clear she would not make that mistake again. Both players coped better with the wind than Sharapova had and it was not until the eighth game that either really threatened a service break. It was Schiavone on the offensive, using her spin and placement to pull Bartoli all around the court, and she moved 5-3 ahead with a brilliant angled forehand that the Frenchwoman could only watch. The fifth seed really was playing well and she played her best game of the set to clinch it after 40 minutes. Struggle: Bartoli couldn't give the French crowd the result they wanted Bartoli, enjoying by far her best run at a grand slam since losing to Venus Williams in the Wimbledon final four years ago, came out fighting at the start of the second and drew a huge roar from the crowd when she broke to lead 2-0. But she could not hold onto her advantage and Schiavone turned up the heat again to break for a second time, moving 4-3 in front. The greater variety of the 30-year-old's game, particularly her single-handed backhand, was causing Bartoli all kinds of problems. Schiavone's supporters were greatly outnumbered but they were in fine voice and they were able to celebrate a second successive final for their women when Bartoli dumped a backhand into the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zempt Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Nadal-Murray and Federer-Djokovic for the semi finals... why do I have to work on Friday??????????? You could try sneaking in a livestream if you're at a computer at work that's what i did before. There will be livestream links on livescorehunter.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i'maveryneatMonster.' Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Haha, I haven't bothered to watch a single match for almost 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziva Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I really hope the final is Rafa vs Federer. 1st - They're my two favourite players. 2nd - No way I could stand watching Djokovic becoming #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Andy Murray really irritates me. He seems to really falter when it matters most. And falter on his own terms and not because the opposite player is playing sublime tennis. He is down and out against Nadal. Still it's an improvement getting to the semis. He's got to win a Grand Slam really soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zempt Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Should be a good one Federer vs Djokovic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zempt Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Superb match between Djokovic and Federer way more entertaining than the other semi. The tennis that was played in the first and fourth set was great and Federer serve was on fire. Happy for him can see how much it meant to him to win judging by his reaction i hope he wins the whole shebang beating Nadal on clay at Roland Garros would be such sweet victory for him over his critics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphaele Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I wonder what they could see at the end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziva Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 So happy for Federer :D Still, I want Rafa to win the final again. He needs it to distance himself from Djokovic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Andy Murray really irritates me. He seems to really falter when it matters most. And falter on his own terms and not because the opposite player is playing sublime tennis. He is down and out against Nadal. Still it's an improvement getting to the semis. He's got to win a Grand Slam really soon though. I think that's a bit unfair. Murray fought every step of the way against Nadal today, but Nadal was just superior. Losing to Nadal was no disgrace whatsoever, as he's arguably the best clay court player of all time, and has only lost once at Roland Garros, against Soderling when Nadal was coming back from injury. Getting to the semis was a fantastic achievement by Murray, especially after twisting his ankle like that. Let's hope he carries his form into the grass court season.;) Superb match between Djokovic and Federer way more entertaining than the other semi. The tennis that was played in the first and fourth set was great and Federer serve was on fire. Happy for him can see how much it meant to him to win judging by his reaction i hope he wins the whole shebang beating Nadal on clay at Roland Garros would be such sweet victory for him over his critics. If Fed manages to beat Nadal in the final, it will have to go down as his greatest achievement ever. Certainly beating Djokovic today was one of his best wins ever. Fed is definitely in with a shout this time, as he is playing out of his skin, and Nadal isn't playing as well as he was a few years ago, when he was virtually unbeatable on clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zempt Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Wanted Schiavone to win but Li Na deserves it she played really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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