Roland Garros, Paris, France, ATP GRAND SLAM (Paris Sidewalk Cafe Discussions II)

[mrzz]

If Stanimal shows up, he blows off the court whatever version of Murray he finds...

 

[DarthFed]

^ I think the same thing on this surface at least. Murray has been "tough" more than he has been good so far this tourney. Stan seems to have rounded into form after the 1st round where Rosol almost knocked him out. I like Stan in 4 for this one.

 

[DarthFed]

For the other one you got to go with Djoker. Maybe it goes 4 but straights is most likely. It is Thiem's first GS semifinal, he is probably a year away from being a serious contender to start winning slams.

 

[Carol]

This is what Novak has said to the press after his racket nearly hit a line judge..........

 

[britbox]

This is what Novak has said to the press after his racket nearly hit a line judge..........

Just saw this and it's all over social media. Apparently if that racquet had hit the line judge then it would have been automatic disqualification.

 

[britbox]

Results from the French Open Men's Singles Quarterfinal matches on Thursday

13-Dominic Thiem (Austria) beat 12-David Goffin (Belgium) 4-6 7-6(7) 6-4 6-1
1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beat 7-Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) 6-3 7-5 6-3

 

[britbox]

13-Dominic Thiem (Austria) beat 12-David Goffin (Belgium) 4-6 7-6(7) 6-4 6-1

 

[britbox]

1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beat 7-Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) 6-3 7-5 6-3

 

[britbox]

Lucky that didn't hit the line judge or he'd be out of the tournament.

 

[Moxie]

Lucky that didn't hit the line judge or he'd be out of the tournament.

The weather is crappy and cold. Stopping and starting matches, and he's got a lot of pressure. But he is going to have to hold it together better than that. He did win the match in straight sets.

 

[britbox]

The weather is crappy and cold. Stopping and starting matches, and he's got a lot of pressure. But he is going to have to hold it together better than that. He did win the match in straight sets.

Yes, I know... might be a bit of a wake up call for Novak. The last thing anybody wants is a disqualification for something so silly, even though it would have been unintentional.

 

[Moxie]

Yes, I know... might be a bit of a wake up call for Novak. The last thing anybody wants is a disqualification for something so silly, even though it would have been unintentional.

Aside from Novak, it would have been bad for tennis, and a source for the never-ending, dreaded *asterisk.* B-)

 

[Moxie]

^ I think the same thing on this surface at least. Murray has been "tough" more than he has been good so far this tourney. Stan seems to have rounded into form after the 1st round where Rosol almost knocked him out. I like Stan in 4 for this one.

That's a fair point about Murray being more "tough than good" so far. But Andy is more clutch than Stan. @mrzz's "IF" is a not inconsiderable one. Stan's got more pressure, and you never know where that will take him.

 

[britbox]

Roland Garros Semi Final

v

Novak Djokovic (1) v Dominic Thiem (13)

H2H: Djokovic leads 2-0

2016 Miami Masters R16 Hard Novak Djokovic Dominic Thiem 6-3 6-4
2014 Shanghai Masters R32 Hard Novak Djokovic Dominic Thiem 6-3 6-4

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/
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[britbox]

Roland Garros Semi Final

v

Andy Murray (2) v Stan Wawrinka (3)

H2H: Murray leads 8-7

2015 ATP World Tour Finals 10 Hard Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 7-6(4) 6-4
2013 US Open QF Hard Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-4 6-3 6-2
2013 Monte Carlo Masters R16 Clay Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-1 6-2
2012 Tokyo Outdoor QF Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-2 3-6 6-2
2012 Olympic Tennis R64 Grass Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-3 6-3
2011 Shanghai Masters R16 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-4 3-6 6-3
2010 US Open R32 Hard Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-3 6-3
2009 Wimbledon R16 Grass Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 2-6 6-3 6-3 5-7 6-3
2008 Doha F Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-4 4-6 6-2
2008 US Open R16 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-1 6-3 6-3
2008 Canada R16 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-2 0-6 6-4
2008 Rome Masters R32 Clay Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-2 7-6(5)
2008 Marseille R16 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 3-6 7-6(5) 6-1
2006 Miami Masters R128 Hard Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 7-5 3-6 6-4
2005 Switzerland v Great Britain - DC WG - PO 0 Clay Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-3 7-6(5) 6-4

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/
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[Moxie]

For the other one you got to go with Djoker. Maybe it goes 4 but straights is most likely. It is Thiem's first GS semifinal, he is probably a year away from being a serious contender to start winning slams.

I don't think Thiem is ready to win this match, either. He's very level-headed and has a good/great clay game, which could get him a set. Other factors will be weather, and Djokovic's level of pressure and distraction. I suppose he could play the match of his career-to-date. Even that might just get him to 5, without help.

 

[DarthFed]

That's a fair point about Murray being more "tough than good" so far. But Andy is more clutch than Stan. @mrzz's "IF" is a not inconsiderable one. Stan's got more pressure, and you never know where that will take him.

I'd say the pressure is similar for both of them. And at the late junctures of the slams Stan has been the clutcher of the two players the past couple years. Stan has some awful losses in early rounds but this is where he usually steps up and plays great.

 

[Tennis Fan]

Going with Thiem and Andy. We'll all see tomorrow. They should be good matches.

 

[Billie]

Nole is lucky that guy escaped his racquet otherwise it would have been a DQ, and it would have been deserved. I know that it is human nature to be frustrated when things don't go the way you want them to but there is nothing else to do than do the best you can in the circumstances.

The H2H between Wawrinka and Murray is a lot closer than I'd thought. The only 2 previous clay matches went Stan's way. I expect this to be a close match. Not sure who will win but I would be surprised if this doesn't go past 3 sets.

 

[Moxie]

I'd say the pressure is similar for both of them. And at the late junctures of the slams Stan has been the clutcher of the two players the past couple years. Stan has some awful losses in early rounds but this is where he usually steps up and plays great.

Fair point. Nothing to do now but see how it goes.