MONTE CARLO ROLEX MASTERS - Apr. 12-20 - 2014.

[bobvance]

Annoying to see Tsonga play this well especially with his backhand when you know if he faces Nole it's all going to fall apart

 

[Front242]

Not the best set Roger ever played on clay...Tsonga did not even have to do much to win it 6-2. He just returned well and that was it. Let's see if Roger can pick things up a bit.

Poor set from Roger alright. I think the added pressure of expectation isn't helping since he knows Nadal lost today and it's a huge chance for him. It's most definitely playing on his mind.

 

[shawnbm]

What a stupendous lob by Roger!

 

[Front242]

Tsonga's using that kick serve out wide very well.

 

[Front242]

Great DTL BH from Roger.

 

[shawnbm]

Agreed

 

[Front242]

Big hold for Tsonga. Roger must be kicking himself for failing to break having had 5 break points :nono

 

[Kieran]

Roger traditionally struggles as soon as Rafa's upset. It's like his nerves go into overdrive, knowing he suddenly has a chance... :snigger

 

[shawnbm]

This is a huge game for Roger. He likely believes the set is his if he gets the break. Jo willie is serving well on break point

 

[bobvance]

What a stupendous lob by Roger!

He hit a couple of really nice shots there...and he still couldn't get the break. Frustrating match so far.

 

[Moxie]

And did he get a cookie for that effort?

I understand that a loss is a loss, but you said "pure trash on clay." That's different.

Not making a single final on clay and generally being an afterthought on the surface...

I guess I forgot it was you, Darth…who believes someone is either the champion, or garbage, with no in-between.

Anyway, Tsonga survived that service game.

 

[Front242]

Roger traditionally struggles as soon as Rafa's upset. It's like his nerves go into overdrive, knowing he suddenly has a chance... :snigger

Well he had a chance even before Nadal lost but I agree. It affects his game when he knows he has a bigger shot than usual. Gotta admire his RG '09 run really given how he handled that immense pressure 'cos he hard a hard road to the final.

 

[herios]

Roger traditionally struggles as soon as Rafa's upset. It's like his nerves go into overdrive, knowing he suddenly has a chance... :snigger

Not sure why.
It should be clear by now, that Nole is the second favorite on clay, after Nadal.

 

[Front242]

Roger traditionally struggles as soon as Rafa's upset. It's like his nerves go into overdrive, knowing he suddenly has a chance... :snigger

Not sure why.
It should be clear by now, that Nole is the second favorite on clay, after Nadal.

He said he has a chance. Not that he's the 2nd favourite. And a chance is what he has. Better than the others left in the draw against Novak too.

 

[Kieran]

Roger traditionally struggles as soon as Rafa's upset. It's like his nerves go into overdrive, knowing he suddenly has a chance... :snigger

Not sure why.
It should be clear by now, that Nole is the second favorite on clay, after Nadal.

It's a joke, Herios, not a jibe against Nole... :s

 

[DarthFed]

And did he get a cookie for that effort?

I understand that a loss is a loss, but you said "pure trash on clay." That's different.

Not making a single final on clay and generally being an afterthought on the surface...

I guess I forgot it was you, Darth…who believes someone is either the champion, or garbage, with no in-between.

Anyway, Tsonga survived that service game.

If he was a one time champion or, gasp, a one time finalist it might be different. Anyways I see Tsonga as just mostly a mindless ballbasher and it is frustrating when Roger loses to that type nowadays given how foolish he used to make them look.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

How many break points Roger????

 

[Front242]

How many break points Roger????

Infuriating alright

 

[Front242]

Roger's channeling his inner donkey well today.

 

[shawnbm]

That has to irritating to have so many chances to break and not convert? He plays well enough to force tsonga to fight so hard but can't close the door.