Roland Garros 2017, Paris, France, ATP GRAND SLAM

[Carol]

Almagro will get next week a meniscus surgery, all the best Nico!

 

[Denis]

Surprised at how easily Verdasco beat Cuevas.

Me too

 

[El Dude]

Christ, the bulk of this thread is Fedal Wars. I remember when I tried to be above them, then gradually let myself get involved, now I'm just sick of it.

Can't we just all agree that they're both great?

(And Roger's a tad better?)

 

[kskate2]

Results from the French Open Men's Singles Round 3 matches on Saturday

 

[Front242]

Christ, the bulk of this thread is Fedal Wars. I remember when I tried to be above them, then gradually let myself get involved, now I'm just sick of it.

Can't we just all agree that they're both great?

(And Roger's a tad better?)

Thing is, it's mostly denial from the Nadal camp. I mean who can seriously deny he's very slow between points in matches and that it doesn't annoy his opponents?! He even makes them wait for the damn coin toss ffs. If there weren't annoying denial posts like these there would be much less "wars".

 

[the AntiPusher]

Lol sure cos Roger is clearly known for his gamesmanship. Oh wait, that's actually not in the slightest bit true. Del Potro's problem is his wrist and movement and nothing else.

I am referring to Rogers infamous groin massage

 

[Front242]

I am referring to Rogers infamous groin massage

Well aware of that. Probably forgotten he was off half of last year and came back having only played a handful of matches at Hopman Cup (very tough ones too) and then straight into a slam and some more very tough matches. No chance anyone could be a bit stiff after that. Not at all. The fact that Milos Raonic is out every week for months with a hamstring injury should be enough of an example that groin injuries are one of the most common in tennis. 6 months off and then back playing best of 5: bending, stooping, stretching out wide for balls, throwing himself into high balls returning serve. Absolutely no chance you could pull something at all doing that. None.

 

[atttomole]

Sorry for digressing. Real won the Champions League final.

 

[Carol]

Sorry for digressing. Real won the Champions League final.

Rafa has a double celebration today

 

[DarthFed]

I am referring to Rogers infamous groin massage

Stan took an MTO earlier in the semi so turnabout is fair play, and I don't feel the need to dive into Rafa's extended history of taking MTO's or bathroom breaks in order to ruin his opponent's rhythm. Even if Roger's MTO's were BS he did them against the "right" opponents.

 

[Carol]

Stan took an MTO earlier in the semi so turnabout is fair play, and I don't feel the need to dive into Rafa's extended history of taking MTO's or bathroom breaks in order to ruin his opponent's rhythm. Even if Roger's MTO's were BS he did them against the "right" opponents.

Ssssshhhh Rafa just two more times than Roger, relax!

 

[Front242]

Ssssshhhh Rafa just two more times than Roger, relax!

Are you for real ? lol. No one is going to bother going through the number of BS MTOs by Nadal but I'll leave you with just one thing that wasn't a MTO but shows just how sporting the great Nadal is. Maybe you recall he went for a dump before Roger served for the match at Indian Wells 2012. Top man that Nadal.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Thing is, it's mostly denial from the Nadal camp. I mean who can seriously deny he's very slow between points in matches and that it doesn't annoy his opponents?! He even makes them wait for the damn coin toss ffs. If there weren't annoying denial posts like these there would be much less "wars".

A coin toss and 4-5 seconds more between serves ...dont forget the wedges, the nose niffs and etc ..Front ..all due respect but you are inaccurate with your assessment..

 

[Front242]

A coin toss and 4-5 seconds more between serves ...dont forget the wedges, the nose niffs and etc ..Front ..all due respect but you are inaccurate with your assessment..

4-5 seconds my arse, AP. Or his arse, rather. If it were only 4-5 seconds no one would be making such a big deal out of it.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Stan took an MTO earlier in the semi so turnabout is fair play, and I don't feel the need to dive into Rafa's extended history of taking MTO's or bathroom breaks in order to ruin his opponent's rhythm. Even if Roger's MTO's were BS he did them against the "right" opponents.

So you feel that Roger's groin massage was payback in your realms

 

[Mastoor]

Pity for Delpo and Fabulous Fabio who I wanted to win.

Hyeon against Kei and Karen against Isner may upset in matches that are to be continued, interesting.

Nole has scheduled to play last match again right after the woman with exquisite license to use what is illegal substance for every other sports person, but more importantly for Novak, with unique talent to play long three setters. That means he may likely play his match in two days again like in Rome quarterfinal when he had to play after her. I wonder, isn’t there any other player to play after Venus, couldn’t they give that present to picker for his birthday.

 

[atttomole]

Rafa has a double celebration today

The best birthday gift for him.

 

[Carol]

Are you for real ? lol. No one is going to bother going through the number of BS MTOs by Nadal but I'll leave you with just one thing that wasn't a MTO but shows just how sporting the great Nadal is. Maybe you recall he went for a dump before Roger served for the match at Indian Wells 2012. Top man that Nadal.

I'm real, I posted not too long ego the number of MTO by Roger and Nadal but you probably did the convenient 'blind eye' like always you do I won't to bother to post it again, anyway the number are numbers, facts! and you should look for it before to talk

 

[Front242]

I'm real, I posted not too long ego the number of MTO by Roger and Nadal but you probably did the convenient 'blind eye' like always you do I won't to bother to post it again, anyway the number are numbers, facts! and you should look for it before to talk

Maybe my "blind eye" is I didn't read your post or don't have the time to read everything here. Imagine that? Anyway, you'd want to be smoking some seriously strong stuff if you really believe Federer has a history of more gamesmanship than Nadal 'cos frankly anyone who watches tennis would just laugh their ass off at that accusation.

 

[Carol]

All this silly discussion is a great thing, a sign which means Rafa is playing great!!!!!