Roland Garros - Day 9, Monday June 1 - Order of Play

[Sundaymorningguy]

Such an embarrassing display of tennis so far from Serena.

 

[Kirijax]

Wow. Couldn't ask for a better start from Sloane or a worse one for Serena. Could No.1 and No. 2 go out on the same day?

 

[kskate2]

This looks the same as her other matches. No intensity and no energy. Maybe she really doesn't want #20 here.

If she goes out, someone new will win it. I don't see Ana being able to live up to pressure of being the only slam champ on her side of the draw.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

What the eff is she doing to prepare for these matches? She is coming in with no energy or demeanor that says she came to play.

 

[kskate2]

What the eff is she doing to prepare for these matches? She is coming in with no energy or demeanor that says she came to play.

Now you see what I was referring to the other day? Like there's no plan of attack. Maybe her and Patrick only work on her game and not any tactics that she needs to do. Who really knows?

 

[tented]

Do you anticipate a difficult match against Sloane?

I don't know. Serena is her own worst enemy look at round 2.

True, but I don't think she'll have a problem with Sloane. She enjoys beating her, and doing it as quickly and brutally as possible.

:cover A case of Commentator's Curse? I hope not! :blush:

 

[Moose]

So freaking happy for Lucie - all I kept thinking about was her match point against Na Li at the Aussie in '14, and how she missed her big moment by less than an inch. And today, she came through on that huge point.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Serena doesn't need a curse. She curses herself. Let's hope she resets things this set.

 

[Moose]

I think (am hoping) Sloane has finally righted her ship. She's played beautifully so far this French, and win or lose today, I am hoping we are beginning to see the promise of another US women's star coming to fruition. With Venus on her way out the door, and Serena on the downside of her glorious career, we need some younger players like Madison K and Sloane to cheer for.

 

[Kirijax]

I'm hearing Serena has a cold. Didn't she have a cold during the last couple rounds of the Australian Open as well? I heard Monfils had a cold too so something must be going around but I wonder why these players can't take better care of themselves during such an important time. Unavoidable I guess. But still...

 

[kskate2]

By the way, Sara is clobbering Gorgeous, 6-2

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Serena better get it to a third because Sloane's showing in third sets has been abysmal.

 

[special700]

I'm hearing Serena has a cold. Didn't she have a cold during the last couple rounds of the Australian Open as well? I heard Monfils had a cold too so something must be going around but I wonder why these players can't take better care of themselves during such an important time. Unavoidable I guess. But still...

That's such a stupid statement. Can you really prevent yourself from getting a cold or the flu? SMH.

 

[kskate2]

I'm hearing Serena has a cold. Didn't she have a cold during the last couple rounds of the Australian Open as well? I heard Monfils had a cold too so something must be going around but I wonder why these players can't take better care of themselves during such an important time. Unavoidable I guess. But still...

Sharapova and Gourgeous had colds as well. Both have been seen coughing and blowing their noses. It happens and maybe it's allergies w/ the pollen in spring, not sure. But if you have a cold, you can't take any of that over-the-counter medicine because it's against the anti-doping policy. All you can do is old-school home remedies and get alot of rest (which is hard to do in a slam).

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Well unfortunately if you are in the locker room and others are sick then you really can't avoid that.

 

[special700]

Well unfortunately if you are in the locker room and others are sick then you really can't avoid that.

And shaking hands at the net!!!

 

[Kirijax]

I'm hearing Serena has a cold. Didn't she have a cold during the last couple rounds of the Australian Open as well? I heard Monfils had a cold too so something must be going around but I wonder why these players can't take better care of themselves during such an important time. Unavoidable I guess. But still...

Sharapova and Gourgeous had colds as well. Both have been seen coughing and blowing their noses. It happens and maybe it's allergies w/ the pollen in spring, not sure. But if you have a cold, you can't take any of that over-the-counter medicine because it's against the anti-doping policy. All you can do is old-school home remedies and get alot of rest (which is hard to do in a slam).

That's true. Just seems to happen way too often.

 

[sk310]

I think (am hoping) Sloane has finally righted her ship. She's played beautifully so far this French, and win or lose today, I am hoping we are beginning to see the promise of another US women's star coming to fruition. With Venus on her way out the door, and Serena on the downside of her glorious career, we need some younger players like Madison K and Sloane to cheer for.

Yeah I kind of think it's time to start asking if Sloane really is a new Sloane. She has always had a lot of motivation at slams but I'm actually more impressed this year by her play at non-slam events. She used to go to them without caring if she won a single match. She reached the finals in Strasbourg and had some great results elsewhere. Seems like Genie shouldn't have dismissed Saviano so quickly.

 

[kskate2]

Well unfortunately if you are in the locker room and others are sick then you really can't avoid that.

So true.

 

[Kirijax]

Well unfortunately if you are in the locker room and others are sick then you really can't avoid that.

True. Even Serena can't ask for a private room! Maybe Nadal, but that's about it. :snicker