Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Rome, Italy, ATP Masters 1000

[footygirl]

Murray is ready to win Roland Garros now. Federer does not look fully fit and Wawrinka's form seems to have disappeared. Ideally would like Djokovic, Nadal and Federer to be in same half of draw.
Murray has worked incredibly hard and I would be delighted for him to win either RG or Wimbledon this year

 

[Moxie]

Murray is ready to win Roland Garros now. Federer does not look fully fit and Wawrinka's form seems to have disappeared. Ideally would like Djokovic, Nadal and Federer to be in same half of draw.
Murray has worked incredibly hard and I would be delighted for him to win either RG or Wimbledon this year

Nice win for Andy today. I went out when he got the break in the 2nd, but sort of expected to see a 3rd when I got back, but it was over. It must put in the top 3 contenders at RG with Novak and Rafa. He'll be my 2nd choice for the FO title, natch, but I'll pick him for Wimbledon.

 

[footygirl]

Nice win for Andy today. I went out when he got the break in the 2nd, but sort of expected to see a 3rd when I got back, but it was over. It must put in the top 3 contenders at RG with Novak and Rafa. He'll be my 2nd choice for the FO title, natch, but I'll pick him for Wimbledon.

I think he will win a GS singles title this year

 

[Moxie]

I think he will win a GS singles title this year

I hope so. I'll be a bit sorry when it comes after Amelie, because it would have put paid to the neigh-sayers who criticized him for taking a female coach. But I'll be pulling for him, anyway.

 

[footygirl]

Tell you what I would really like to see happen this year, a woman umpire given the men's singles final at Wimbledon
Eva Asderaki Moore would be a great choice

 

[Moxie]

Tell you what I would really like to see happen this year, a woman umpire given the men's singles final at Wimbledon
Eva Asderaki Moore would be a great choice

Yes, why not? I like her, too. She has been the chair for men's matches over the last few years.

 

[footygirl]

Yes, why not? I like her, too. She has been the chair for men's matches over the last few years.

She is strong enough to handle it. Remember how she dealt with Nadal at Australian Open

 

[Moxie]

She is strong enough to handle it. Remember how she dealt with Nadal at Australian Open

I don't, specifically, but I think she's a tough umpire. Authoritative and decisive.

 

[britbox]

Post Match Presentation Interviews: Djokovic

 

[britbox]

Post Match Presentation Interviews: Murray

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

boom. adny wins on his burfdayy..no surprise really, djoko was jaded.

 

[britbox]

Somehow they got through the matches! Looked very doubtful for a long time. 3 and a half hour delay v frustrating but worth it in the end. Can't wait for the Murray Djokovic final today

Did you catch the final @Jammymich?

 

[Ricardo]

I hope so. I'll be a bit sorry when it comes after Amelie, because it would have put paid to the neigh-sayers who criticized him for taking a female coach. But I'll be pulling for him, anyway.

Don't be, it's good for Murray that he's won a title right after the split.... better to be on his own than with Amelie no? But in any case, it's a MS not a slam.

 

[Jammymich]

Did you catch the final @Jammymich?

Yes I was there. Really pleased for Andy. Novak seemed rattled all week and the Nishikori match seemed to take its toll. Roll on Roland Garros!

 

[Jammymich]

Yes I was there. Really pleased for Andy. Novak seemed rattled all week and the Nishikori match seemed to take its toll. Roll on Roland Garros!

I'll post some photos when I'm back hone with some decent wi-fi.

 

[Moxie]

Don't be, it's good for Murray that he's won a title right after the split.... better to be on his own than with Amelie no? But in any case, it's a MS not a slam.

You missed the point of that conversation.

 

[britbox]

 

[Billie]

It's a nice win for Andy, but I wouldn't give him RG trophy just yet. I still think that the favorites are 1. Nole 2. Rafa 3. Andy. He has to make a final there and it won't be easy. Unless he has more than kind draw. But I don't think it will be easy for anybody, frankly.

I was just glad that it was over and that Nole escaped Rome without injuring himself even more. I think it was the perfect clay court season for him, not too many matches, some good matches and by not winning everything the pressure is a little bit off. To risk anything so close to RG while he was so unhappy with the court and the conditions to win another Rome title would be foolish. He did tie Roger and Rafa with 42 masters 1000 career finals, so a little bit of history for him as well as Andy.

 

[Tennis Fan]

It's a nice win for Andy, but I wouldn't give him RG trophy just yet. I still think that the favorites are 1. Nole 2. Rafa 3. Andy. He has to make a final there and it won't be easy. Unless he has more than kind draw. But I don't think it will be easy for anybody, frankly.

I was just glad that it was over and that Nole escaped Rome without injuring himself even more. I think it was the perfect clay court season for him, not too many matches, some good matches and by not winning everything the pressure is a little bit off. To risk anything so close to RG while he was so unhappy with the court and the conditions to win another Rome title would be foolish. He did tie Roger and Rafa with 42 masters 1000 career finals, so a little bit of history for him as well as Andy.

Very nice post.

 

[britbox]

Thanks to @Jammymich for posting up photos of her visit to Rome

http://discuss.tennis/index.php?media/users/jammymich.150/

Thank you!