2010 Tennis Thread (Grand Slams, ATP World Tour, Davis Cup)

[lechepicha]

Jurgen Melzer won the ATP 250 of Vienna

http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2010...-as-Bank-Austria-champion/UPI-21851288539391/

It's his 3rd career title, first in 12 months (Vienna 2009).
With this, he now aims for the 8th spot in the race, to classify for the World Tour Finals. However, he has a hard task: Federer in QFs in this week's Basel.

For Haider-Maurer, it was his first career final. It was his 'baptism', since i guess no one outside Austria has heart talk about him. Good for this young (23) dude.


Mikhail Kukushkin won the ATP 250 of St Petersburg

:eek: Shocking result, i must say.
It's his 1st career title (and final). He will improve a lot his ranking and confident for the upcoming times. He's young (22) and with a big will.

For Youzhny, it was his 5th final of the year (great number) and he still has chance to classify for the World Tour Finals.
However, it was very, very dissapointing to lose in his home soil, in fron of his public, against the no. 88 of the world... :anonymous

 

[lechepicha]

(sorry about this one... can somebody please delete it?)

ok, maybe a little pic:

* waiting for the Roger-Rafa announce over a f-19 *

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

Saw the alwasy beautiful Wozzie the other day against the hottie Zvonereva. I'd take a threesome with those two anyday. :glugglug:

Wozniacki takes on Clijsters in the final final of the year (I think). http://www.world-track.org/sportsne...oline-wozniacki-wta-championships-final-live/

I'd take a threesome with Kim and Caroline any day as well:

 

[lechepicha]

Wozniacki takes on Clijsters in the final final of the year (I think). http://www.world-track.org/sportsne...oline-wozniacki-wta-championships-final-live/

Kim won her third WTA Tour Championships (2002, 2003), beating Wozzie in three sets.
It is her 5th title of the season and sixth consecutive final won.

For Wozzie, it raises a big question mark, just like Dinara and Jelena and Ana did when they were no. 1: she has what it takes ? is it good for the sport a no.1 who has no grand slams/tour finals titles ?
All in all, her year has been amazing: 8 finals (6 titles) and the consolidation as a top contender. :clap:

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

Kim won her third WTA Tour Championships (2002, 2003), beating Wozzie in three sets.
It is her 5th title of the season and sixth consecutive final won.

For Wozzie, it raises a big question mark, just like Dinara and Jelena and Ana did when they were no. 1: she has what it takes ? is it good for the sport a no.1 who has no grand slams/tour finals titles ?
All in all, her year has been amazing: 8 finals (6 titles) and the consolidation as a top contender. :clap:

I Thought it was on later today. Anyhow, when is that sweet piece of ass (Wozniacki) gonna get herself some? She could marry anyone and probably retire young like the rest of the pussy on the WTA. Only a matter. But yes, seems she cannot win the "big one." Only time will tell, but even if she doesn't secure a major in the next couple years, she's her own player and may or may not have longevity.

 

[Lungzyn]

Woz is a number 1 that cant win GS/Year end titles, but at least she can win other tournaments. If she wasnt there, Zvonareva would be number 1 (which would be 'worse').
Vera has gone 5-12 in finals since 2007(maybe 5-11 since one was a walkover), and most of her finals this year have been one sided beatdowns.
She won against Tanasugarn 6–4, 6–4 - would have been an upset if she lost anyway.
But then : Stosur 6–0, 6–3
Serena 6–3, 6–2
Woz 6–3, 6–2
Clijsters 6–2, 6–1
Woz 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 - made it to three sets at least.

She just goes into mental midget meltdown mode too often in finals. Whether its just looking generally distraught or crying, she obviously has a problem there.
But other than that, she is good :dunno:

 

[Lungzyn]

Double Fault

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

She just goes into mental midget meltdown mode too often in finals. Whether its just looking generally distraught or crying, she obviously has a problem there.

I'd like to be the shoulder she cries on (and the dick she sucks) after all those meltdowns.

 

[lechepicha]

Monfils won the ATP 250 of Montpellier

Good for the frenchman, who gain his 3rd title of his career, 1st in 11 months. Now he plays Valencia, against Schwank in 1st round (easy). In 2nd round will be Wawrinka, and that will be it. The swiss is playing great, and it's not as tired as Gael.

For Ljubicic, it was his 23rd career final, 2nd of the year. He withdrew from basel today.

 

[Lungzyn]

Weird looking trophy.
Hard to believe thats only the third title of his career(and theyre all 250s), too passive and too much flashy clown shot making? :dunno:
It doesnt help his finals winning percentage is 25%

 

[lechepicha]

Weird looking trophy.
Hard to believe thats only the third title of his career(and theyre all 250s), too passive and too much flashy clown shot making? :dunno:
It doesnt help his finals winning percentage is 25%

lack of concentration, if you ask me.

I remember a match against Rafa, in the US Open, where in the first set he played great, pushing Rafa to the limit. It went to tie-break. The 2nd and 3rd set was a joke...


Federer and Isner won in Basel

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/11/44/Basel-Monday-Haase-Reaches-Second-Round.aspx

Veeeeery easy for Roger: dolgo was no rival. And Isner lost a set, but still manage to win. Now he plays Haase (the american should win) to meet Nole in QF... that's gotta be a nice match to watch.

 

[Lungzyn]

Upsets!
Monaco beats Murray in 3
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12110_6484987,00.html

and Isner lost to Haase in 3 too.
Haase is supposed to be a good upcoming guy apparently, watch out for him :hammer:

 

[lechepicha]

Upsets!

not for Roger...

Federer rolls over Tipsarevic in Basel tennis win

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-new...revic-in-basel-tennis-win-20101104-17ebe.html

Roger was supreme, again. Giraldo/Stepanek should be no problem at all in the QFs.

 

[lechepicha]

Berdych lost... again!

that's a TRUE miserable run.

jesus! what's wrong with this dude?

Since Cincy, he's 3-9 :anonymous

He lost against the world's no. 72, german Tobias Kamke...

now that we're talking about him:

Jury Is Out On Tomas Berdych; We Have Had Enough Of You

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/507795-jury-is-out-on-tomas-berdych-we-have-had-enough-of-you
:horse:

 

[lechepicha]

Andy Murray injured his hand by playing video games. The man’s an addict. Get him some help! And a Slam. Maybe in 2011? How’s this as an edict from Judy Murray: No video games until you win a Slam! Now run along and practice.

http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/features.aspx?articleid=8598&zoneid=9

:elaugh:

 

[Lungzyn]

I think he must play less than before since Kim Sears broke up with him for spending 7 hours a day on them and now they are back together.
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Got my ASB Classic/Heineken Open tickets in the mail today, cant wait for January :nanner:

 

[Lungzyn]

Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters
http://tennisconnected.com/home/2010/11/05/nadal-withdraws-from-paris-masters/

Because of a left shoulder injury, they say.
1000 points passed up, but I guess he doesnt need them.
Or is he faking :shocked:
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Today there is...
Troicki/Djokovic
Federer/Roddick
Ferrer/Soderling

...some nice matchups if you're watching :yesyes:

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

Lugz and Lech:

Can I catch all the stuff on my Directv channel? You guys are so ahead of me on info/channels. I am working on the degree right now and to some of the broadcasts but not all, but it seems a little behind.

 

[Lungzyn]

I dont know anything about Directv.
Outside of MS1000 and Grand Slam tournaments, there is practically no televised tennis in my country, so its all live internet streaming for me.
LiveScoreHunter is good - http://www.livescorehunter.com/Livescores/Livescore-Tennis.html
As long as your internet isnt too slow, it should work fine.

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

I dont know anything about Directv.
Outside of MS1000 and Grand Slam tournaments, there is practically no televised tennis in my country, so its all live internet streaming for me.
LiveScoreHunter is good - http://www.livescorehunter.com/Livescores/Livescore-Tennis.html
As long as your internet isnt too slow, it should work fine.

When I go to my U it rocks out's super hast. :hatsoff: I'll have to ak the landloard if in freash inseltion