Rolex Paris Masters, Bercy, France - ATP Masters 1000

[kskate2]

The Muzz implosion continues. He drops serve in the decider and cannot get out of his own way. Maybe he's feeling guilty about sending Gilles into retirement. Too bad people didn't have that same affinity when Serena was at the Open.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Allez Simon who lives to fight another day defeats Muzz 46 75 63

Dont ask my why I have always had a 'soft spot' for Chicken Legs aka Simon
Simon will play Fritz next

 

[kskate2]

Unfortunately for your boy, Tay won't have the same soft spot. He's trying to make it to Turin.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Unfortunately for your boy, Tay won't have the same soft spot. He's trying to make it to Turin.

I think that will be Simon's last match, I cant see him winning, the courts are playing fast which suits Fritz

 

[Moxie]

I think that will be Simon's last match, I cant see him winning, the courts are playing fast which suits Fritz

Spare a moment for me, who thought THIS would be Gilles' last match. Actually, I'm with you...I've got a soft spot for the guy. Did you see Tsonga, Monfils and Gasquet all sitting together at the match? I guess they had their speeches ready.

 

[Fiero425]

Spare a moment for me, who thought THIS would be Gilles' last match. Actually, I'm with you...I've got a soft spot for the guy. Did you see Tsonga, Monfils and Gasquet all sitting together at the match? I guess they had their speeches ready.

And there were people complaining about Simon getting a WC! The wasted spot seems t/b old man Murray that continues to play defensively!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Spare a moment for me, who thought THIS would be Gilles' last match. Actually, I'm with you...I've got a soft spot for the guy. Did you see Tsonga, Monfils and Gasquet all sitting together at the match? I guess they had their speeches ready.

I met Simon and his mum at a Sydney tournament many years ago, I can confirm he has 'chicken legs' lol!
Great to see Joe, Monfils and Richard to support him. BTW My mum was French, so I had to support him or Mum would throw something down from Heaven on me if I didnt

 

[Moxie]

And there were people complaining about Simon getting a WC! The wasted spot seems t/b old man Murray that continues to play defensively!

That was only me, and I retracted it.

 

[tented]

 

[tented]

Rublev d Isner - 6-2, 6-3
Draper d Rinderknech - 6-3, 6-4
Hurkacz d Mannarino - 7-6, 6-4
Moutet d Coric - 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Evans d Nakashima - 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
Carreno Busta d Ramos-Vinolas - 6-3, 6-3

 

[tented]

Fognini d Fils - 7-6, 6-7, 6-2
Paul d RBA - 6-4, 6-4

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tommy Paul played great tennis taking out RBA, Rafa will have his hands full when they meet lol

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Let's everyone feel sorry for Rafa! He just doesn't know what will become of himself if he doesn't hang out on the tour until he drops dead!

Meanwhile Djokovic seems like he is going to play until 60 years old...

 

[tented]

Novak & Cressy in a 1st set TB, with Novak up 3-1, but Cressy has done well even to get it to the TB.

 

[Fiero425]

Meanwhile Djokovic seems like he is going to play until 60 years old...

He keeps the old joints and muscles stretched! It's routine part of life for him now; sorta like breathing! His wife can be asked "what's he doing?" She replies "stretching" just about every time! Don't forget his silo "EGG" that he uses to revive dying cells to keep him rejuvenated!

 

[tented]

Tommy Paul played great tennis taking out RBA, Rafa will have his hands full when they meet lol

Paul is having his best season, wouldn’t you agree? And who knows about Rafa these days. He could give Nadal a hard time, if Rafa is rusty.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Paul is having his best season, wouldn’t you agree? And who knows about Rafa these days. He could give Nadal a hard time, if Rafa is rusty.

Agree, it will be a good hard test first up for Rafa, Tommy likes the fast hard courts it suits his game to a tee.

 

[tented]

Novak through in straight sets: 7-6, 6-4. One break of serve the whole match.

 

[Fiero425]

Novak through in straight sets: 7-6, 6-4. One break of serve the whole match.

He's still sharp! Let's see if Rafa can come back after taking off so long? He's gonna have it tough in the section w/ Denis Shapo & Norrie!

 

[Moxie]

Did Stan just tell Rune off at the net? Stop being a baby?