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Post by Brinyi on May 31, 2007 9:41:34 GMT -5
Karlovic - Bjorkman 6-3, 6-3, 2-4  |
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Post by janie on May 31, 2007 9:58:11 GMT -5
I think Bjorkman might believe that "5-set match" means it HAS to go five sets ~
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Post by janie on May 31, 2007 9:59:26 GMT -5
Shenay and Su-Wei advance in dubs. Cool team  |
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Post by Brinyi on May 31, 2007 10:00:14 GMT -5
Myskina, the champion in 2004, was the day's curiosity. What was she doing here? Myskina hadn't played in months, and said, "I moved like a big cow."
The little woman has a big toe problem. "The left one," she said. "I had surgery in January. They did a lot of things I can't describe. I love tennis, so I wanted to try. The doctors said I should try."
Easy for them. "It still hurts," she said. "It's swollen. Feet are pretty important for tennis. I don't know if I'll be back. But I enjoyed my time off in Moscow. I was on TV. A soccer show. I don't know anything about soccer, but it worked." She knows enough not to kick a ball with her left foot.
-- Bud Collins
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Post by Wagasi on May 31, 2007 10:05:09 GMT -5
I don't think so. They seem to be able to switch matches at will. Navratilova is a knowledgeable commentator (duh) but talks too much. It's always about tennis, but it does veer away from the match at hand.  Yesterday she did a riff on the idea of players not being allowed to catch a bad toss; they'd have to serve somehow. eww yes, because everyone having a ridiculously good serve is the main problem with the wta  The aussie commentators are great! no endless repetition of PR bullshit about the great exodus of the Sharapovs from Sochi, Hatu's inseam length, uncle Tony & friends or how let cords and advantages are ruining the game etc. They do use the word 'measured' a bit recklessly but otherwise they know their place. i.e. describe what's happening, only talk between points and not 'use this as a soapbox for idiotic insinuations about who hates whom and who said what during the changeover' |
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Post by Wagasi on May 31, 2007 10:25:22 GMT -5
Momo-Dechy's a bit of a bore. Amelie is in passive mode and Dechy's being Dechy
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Post by sasha on May 31, 2007 10:28:28 GMT -5
Ivo felt sorry for the elderly man in the 3rd.
No more however!
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Post by sasha on May 31, 2007 10:30:07 GMT -5
I don't know if TTC uses the same feed (France2) as what we're getting up here. But it's a great combination of aussie commentators who actually stick to the tennis and a feed that they can't control so we don't get an overload of Hewitt/Stosur matches I don't think so. They seem to be able to switch matches at will. Navratilova is a knowledgeable commentator (duh) but talks too much. It's always about tennis, but it does veer away from the match at hand. Yesterday she did a riff on the idea of players not being allowed to catch a bad toss; they'd have to serve somehow. eww Definitely, Martina can go on at times. During Justine's match, she went on for an entire game on how she hates feeling cold. It was then I finally realized how old Martina is. |
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Post by Traveling Man on May 31, 2007 10:31:19 GMT -5
Momo-Dechy's a bit of a bore. Amelie is in passive mode and Dechy's being Dechy Word. Amelie needs to close this out in straight sets. |
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Post by sasha on May 31, 2007 10:32:40 GMT -5
Kohlchatter about to go down to O. Hernandez. Boo. Although, Hernandez is likeable because he's a fighting scrub.
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Post by sasha on May 31, 2007 10:34:42 GMT -5
4th set TB!
Now is the time, Ivo!
BAM Aces!
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Post by janie on May 31, 2007 10:36:01 GMT -5
aussie commentators are great! no endless repetition of PR bullshit about the great exodus of the Sharapovs from Sochi, Hatu's inseam length, uncle Tony & friends or how let cords and advantages are ruining the game etc. They do use the word 'measured' a bit recklessly but otherwise they know their place. i.e. describe what's happening, only talk between points and not 'use this as a soapbox for idiotic insinuations about who hates whom and who said what during the changeover' Wow, I'd give anything for that feed. I'd happily trade all that overly-familiar baloney for a few too many "measured"s. Yes we did get the "Rafa & family bio" movie, and I guess we'll get it every time he plays. Even though we've seen the same thing for years already. |
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Post by janie on May 31, 2007 10:37:38 GMT -5
Definitely, Martina can go on at times. During Justine's match, she went on for an entire game on how she hates feeling cold. It was then I finally realized how old Martina is.  Well I'm old, too, and I like the cold. I could go on for a whole game about how I hate feeling hot, though.  |
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Post by sasha on May 31, 2007 10:38:34 GMT -5
Minibreak to Jobba.  I'm glad I'm not home to watch that Amelie match. |
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Post by Brinyi on May 31, 2007 10:39:33 GMT -5
Mau is trying her best to add to her list of RG failures!
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Post by sasha on May 31, 2007 10:40:36 GMT -5
Grar!
Jonas will win this like 18-16 in the 5th.
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Post by Brinyi on May 31, 2007 10:40:37 GMT -5
Chatty should be whooping this guy. |
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Post by janie on May 31, 2007 10:40:51 GMT -5
If you look at their outfits, it looks like Amelie has to win. She's dressed like an athlete, and Nat looks like she's wearing her summer nightie. So I'm sure Am will prevail! |
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Post by Brinyi on May 31, 2007 10:41:01 GMT -5
Grar! Jonas will win this like 18-16 in the 5th. If there is a God! |
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Post by janie on May 31, 2007 10:41:36 GMT -5
JONAS WON ANOTHER SET?? omg  |
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Post by Brinyi on May 31, 2007 10:41:42 GMT -5
"Service-volée impeccable d'Amélie Mauresmo. On lit pourtant dans son visage une certaine crispation."
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Post by sasha on May 31, 2007 10:42:02 GMT -5
Chatty should be whooping this guy. Indeed, but he's probably fatigued. |
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Post by janie on May 31, 2007 10:44:11 GMT -5
All the crispation is on the visage of Natalie Nightgown now. I hate when things go so predictably. |
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Post by janie on May 31, 2007 10:46:34 GMT -5
Shaughnessy is murdering Kuz  |
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Post by R. Black on May 31, 2007 10:53:07 GMT -5
Madame Nathalie serves for the second set |
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Post by Wagasi on May 31, 2007 10:53:53 GMT -5
to paraphrase samantha l, Amelie tried to choke but Dechy keeps giving life support
what a horrible match to go to right after showing the highlight reel of Ljubo-Wawrinka, women's tennis has never looked worse
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Post by R. Black on May 31, 2007 10:55:07 GMT -5
Madame Nathalie shouldn't go to the net.  |
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Post by sasha on May 31, 2007 10:58:04 GMT -5
Ivo broken.
The end.
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Post by Wagasi on May 31, 2007 10:59:40 GMT -5
eww. I bet Font de Mora threatened to reveal her cough syrup secrets before the match or something  |
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Post by Pamela Shriver on May 31, 2007 10:59:41 GMT -5
Meghann choking a 5-0 40-0 lead.
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Yesterday she did a riff on the idea of players not being allowed to catch a bad toss; they'd have to serve somehow. eww
