2009 Tennis Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Dr.Zoidberg · 05-31-2009, 05:12 PM

If there is already one of these, please delete, thx.

Even though I am only a casual fan of tennis, this year is definitely starting off very different compared the last few.

Interesting few days already at the French Open:
Venus already gone
Serena calling someone "cheating"
Nadal falling after winning 31 straight matches and trying to win his fifth straight French Open
Federer on the cusp of his 14th Grand Slam and trying to tie Sampras at 14

Jellybeans · 05-31-2009, 05:24 PM

My two favorite tennis players are Maria Kirilenko, Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova

Maria Kirilenko

Ana Ivanovic

Maria Sharapova

and in the guys, i like Raphael Nadal

MaCruz · 06-01-2009, 02:17 AM

Like to see Roger win the French, but I have not been up to date. I know Nadal lost. YES!

Jellybeans · 06-01-2009, 02:18 AM

Nadal is out!

MaCruz · 06-01-2009, 02:33 AM

I just want Roger to beat Pete's GS title record.

Roger > Pete

fatediesel · 06-01-2009, 12:48 PM

Just curious and don't want to research it, what was the last Grand Slam that wasn't won by Federer or Nadal? As I ask this Federer is down 2-1 and Nadal is out so it could happen this year.

MaCruz · 06-01-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Just curious and don't want to research it, what was the last Grand Slam that wasn't won by Federer or Nadal? As I ask this Federer is down 2-1 and Nadal is out so it could happen this year.

Good question, but I think it was the Austrlian Open in Jan 2008, won by Novak.

fatediesel · 06-01-2009, 01:48 PM

Federer pulled off the victory in 5 sets after being down 0-2. I've been really annoyed by the TV coverage of the French Open. I'm not much of a tennis fan but I am a huge sports fan so if something interesting is going on I want to watch it. Yesterday I wasn't able to watch Nadal's loss and today I didn't get to watch Federer's match.

MaCruz · 06-01-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Federer pulled off the victory in 5 sets after being down 0-2. I've been really annoyed by the TV coverage of the French Open. I'm not much of a tennis fan but I am a huge sports fan so if something interesting is going on I want to watch it. Yesterday I wasn't able to watch Nadal's loss and today I didn't get to watch Federer's match.

Glad to see Federer win! He's been in a lot of close matches lately! He has to be my favorite Tennis player since Michael Chang left the game.

Go Blue · 06-01-2009, 02:23 PM

Who will win today between #6 Andy Roddick (USA) vs #11 Gael Monfils (FRA)?

MaCruz · 06-01-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schultzy

Who will win today between #6 Andy Roddick (USA) vs #11 Gael Monfils (FRA)?

Not sure if Andy would get this far since he's not that great on Clay. Pretty much not a lot of US players are great on Clay compared to Hard Court.

MaCruz · 06-01-2009, 02:42 PM

Growing up and watching Tennis and playing just a little bit.. here's my Top 5 Tennis players of all time.. Started watching in 95.

1. Roger Federer (simply the best of all time)
2. Pete Sampras (can't forget about his final run at the 2001 US Open. He was not seeded in that tournament)
3. Michael Chang (loved his speed, and a heart of champion. My favorite player until he retired)
4. Andre Aggassi (hated him, but you have to respect at what he's done for a long time)
5. John Mcenroe (the most emotional player of all time

)

fatediesel · 06-01-2009, 02:58 PM

I always found Sampras to be boring. He was a great player, but showed very little emotion and never fostered any controversy. I prefer players like Agassi and McEnroe that say what they think and don't hold everything in.

MaCruz · 06-01-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I always found Sampras to be boring. He was a great player, but showed very little emotion and never fostered any controversy. I prefer players like Agassi and McEnroe that say what they think and don't hold everything in.

True! Sometimes I go on u tube and watch some McEnroe flashbacks. Freakin hilarious!

Lanfear · 06-01-2009, 08:35 PM

Nadal lost?! Wow, can't believe it. Now Federer can finally win the French! It's been tough watching him lose at the French all the time. If he's ever going to win the French, now would be the time. Go Fed!

ludawg23 · 06-01-2009, 08:42 PM

I love Sampras...the consummate pro. Very classy player, dominated the game for quite some time and never made any excuses.

Huge Chang fan, partial bias because I'm asian

I like Federer, not a fan of his past couple of years though with the decline and all the complaining.

Roddick is a tool, hate the Williams sisters.

Tried to find flaws in Nadal but it's tough to hate the guy. He's a winner...

MaCruz · 06-05-2009, 06:42 PM

Federer wins another 5 set match! He's going to play Robin Soderling in the finals. I believe Federer only lost one set to this guy in 9 meetings.

Jellybeans · 06-05-2009, 06:47 PM

So if Federer wins tournament, is he gonna be best of all-time ?

MaCruz · 06-05-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Elf

So if Federer wins tournament, is he gonna be best of all-time ?

He will tie Pete's GS title record of 14. IMO he's the best of all time since he had the #1 ranking for a few years in a row.

Above all.. Roger still has plenty left in the tank and he can win a few, if not several more GS titles.

Jellybeans · 06-05-2009, 06:56 PM

Any news on Ana Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova or Maria Kirilenko? Are they injured ?

05-31-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	My two favorite tennis players are Maria Kirilenko, Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova Maria Kirilenko Ana Ivanovic Maria Sharapova and in the guys, i like Raphael Nadal Last edited by Jellybeans; 05-31-2009 at 05:32 PM.

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05-31-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Dr.Zoidberg Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:3	2009 Tennis Thread If there is already one of these, please delete, thx. Even though I am only a casual fan of tennis, this year is definitely starting off very different compared the last few. Interesting few days already at the French Open: Venus already gone Serena calling someone "cheating" Nadal falling after winning 31 straight matches and trying to win his fifth straight French Open Federer on the cusp of his 14th Grand Slam and trying to tie Sampras at 14

06-01-2009, 02:17 AM	#3
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Like to see Roger win the French, but I have not been up to date. I know Nadal lost. YES!

06-01-2009, 02:18 AM	#4
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Nadal is out!

06-01-2009, 02:33 AM	#5
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I just want Roger to beat Pete's GS title record. Roger > Pete

06-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#6
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Just curious and don't want to research it, what was the last Grand Slam that wasn't won by Federer or Nadal? As I ask this Federer is down 2-1 and Nadal is out so it could happen this year.

06-01-2009, 01:48 PM	#8
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Federer pulled off the victory in 5 sets after being down 0-2. I've been really annoyed by the TV coverage of the French Open. I'm not much of a tennis fan but I am a huge sports fan so if something interesting is going on I want to watch it. Yesterday I wasn't able to watch Nadal's loss and today I didn't get to watch Federer's match.

06-01-2009, 02:23 PM	#10
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Who will win today between #6 Andy Roddick (USA) vs #11 Gael Monfils (FRA)?

06-01-2009, 02:42 PM	#12
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Growing up and watching Tennis and playing just a little bit.. here's my Top 5 Tennis players of all time.. Started watching in 95. 1. Roger Federer (simply the best of all time) 2. Pete Sampras (can't forget about his final run at the 2001 US Open. He was not seeded in that tournament) 3. Michael Chang (loved his speed, and a heart of champion. My favorite player until he retired) 4. Andre Aggassi (hated him, but you have to respect at what he's done for a long time) 5. John Mcenroe (the most emotional player of all time )

06-01-2009, 02:58 PM	#13
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I always found Sampras to be boring. He was a great player, but showed very little emotion and never fostered any controversy. I prefer players like Agassi and McEnroe that say what they think and don't hold everything in.

06-01-2009, 08:35 PM	#15
Lanfear Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Long Island, NY Blu-ray collection:96	Nadal lost?! Wow, can't believe it. Now Federer can finally win the French! It's been tough watching him lose at the French all the time. If he's ever going to win the French, now would be the time. Go Fed!

06-01-2009, 08:42 PM	#16
ludawg23 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:13	I love Sampras...the consummate pro. Very classy player, dominated the game for quite some time and never made any excuses. Huge Chang fan, partial bias because I'm asian I like Federer, not a fan of his past couple of years though with the decline and all the complaining. Roddick is a tool, hate the Williams sisters. Tried to find flaws in Nadal but it's tough to hate the guy. He's a winner...

06-05-2009, 06:42 PM	#17
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Federer wins another 5 set match! He's going to play Robin Soderling in the finals. I believe Federer only lost one set to this guy in 9 meetings.

06-05-2009, 06:47 PM	#18
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	So if Federer wins tournament, is he gonna be best of all-time ?

06-05-2009, 06:56 PM	#20
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Any news on Ana Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova or Maria Kirilenko? Are they injured ?

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