2016 French Open

[nuraman00]

Jack Sock vs. Dustin Brown, and Benoit Paire vs. Gabashvilli, could be the most competitive matches tomorrow.

 

[nuraman00]

Venus and Serena are playing doubles! They haven't done that in a while.

 

[nuraman00]

Their last doubles Finals at a major was 2012 Wimbledon.

They haven't played doubles at a major since the 2014 USO.

 

[cezero]

Jack Sock vs. Dustin Brown, and Benoit Paire vs. Gabashvilli, could be the most competitive matches tomorrow.

really hoping sock can conserve some energy with an easy-ish win over brown. it's brown's worst surface, and probably sock's best.

 

[nuraman00]

really hoping sock can conserve some energy with an easy-ish win over brown. it's brown's worst surface, and probably sock's best.

I haven't watched Brown on clay before, so you might be right.

I just thought Brown's unpredictable style of playing could take some getting used to, and might provide for a long match.

 

[nuraman00]

When do Mens doubles start? The Bryan Brothers are in it, right?

They haven't won a major since the 2014 USO.

 

[bksballer89]

One thing I love about the French is when the clay court specialist go up against those players who are not so good on clay. It can lead to some fascinating matches

 

[bksballer89]

When do Mens doubles start? The Bryan Brothers are in it, right?

They haven't won a major since the 2014 USO.

Starts tomorrow. Bryan Brothers are in and seeded 5th

 

[cezero]

I haven't watched Brown on clay before, so you might be right.

I just thought Brown's unpredictable style of playing could take some getting used to, and might provide for a long match.

i wasn't disagreeing, really

sock is about as predictable as dice. same with brown, for that matter. so who knows.

 

[bksballer89]

really hoping sock can conserve some energy with an easy-ish win over brown. it's brown's worst surface, and probably sock's best.

You were right. Straight forward win for Sock. Much needed after that 5 set first round

 

[bksballer89]

Murray in a struggle again. Dropped the 2nd set and down a break in the 3rd.

 

[bksballer89]

Murray will need 5 sets again if he wants to advance. Down 2 sets to 1

 

[cezero]

Murray won it in 5.

I thought this little blurb from The Telegraph was pretty funny:

The one factor that played to Murray’s advantage was Bourgue’s inexperience. He had never played a five-set match before and his nutritional choices – a can of Coke and a chocolate bar – contrasted with Murray’s colour-coded shakes.

 

[bksballer89]

I feel like we'll see Isner and Sock both in the round of 16 on Sunday

 

[nuraman00]

Murray won it in 5.

I thought this little blurb from The Telegraph was pretty funny:

The one factor that played to Murray’s advantage was Bourgue’s inexperience. He had never played a five-set match before and his nutritional choices – a can of Coke and a chocolate bar – contrasted with Murray’s colour-coded shakes.

LOL!

 

[nuraman00]

Yesterday is probably going to be the best day of the tourney, in terms of competitiveness.

* Karlovic and Jordan Thompson needed an extended 5 set match. Karlovic won 12-10 for Karlovic.

Happy for Karlovic because he's 37 years old, so nice to see another rewarding moment for someone continuing to play.

I hope Tommy Haas can have those, when he comes back.

* Exciting 1st set tiebreaker between Wawrinka and Taro Daniel.

* The aforementioned Murray - Bourgue match.

* 5 sets for Simon over Pella, with Pella fighting back while being down a break in the 5th.

This was on a court with a bunch of kids, because it was Kids' Day, so they loved seeing one of their French stars win.

* The 2nd set tiebreak between Sock and Brown was pretty good.

I don't know if it's me, but after reading the previous comments about Sock's forehand, which the broadcasters also repeated, I tried to pay attention to the rpms on it. I think because it was on a small court, and the camera angle wasn't as good, I hard a hard time watching this match. I couldn't see where the balls were ending up. The view was too narrow, and went off screen easily.

Later, when they showed a main court again for the Murray match, it was much easier to watch, and follow the full flight of the balls.

So, I just had a hard time evaluating Sock's shots. I have no opinion, based on that match.

Hopefully he gets moved to a main court soon.

* Irina Begu won over Coco Vandeweghe in an extended 3rd set, 10-8 in the 3rd. Longest match of the season.

 

[nuraman00]

I think Isner is going to lose to Gabashvilli. He usually loses 1 round before I think he will, and I think Gabashvilli has a good chance of winning.

The 3rd and 4th rounds are shaping up with good matchups.

 

[bksballer89]

Thank god Tomic is eliminated. Couldn't happen to a nice guy.

I'm sure it doesn't bother him though since he has 10 mill in his bank account

 

[Old Lion]

Thank god Tomic is eliminated. Couldn't happen to a nice guy.

I'm sure it doesn't bother him though since he has 10 mill in his bank account

No heart on that kid. He will be a flash in the pan at best. Reminds me of Rios. Tons of talent with a 2 cent brain. Never know though, he could grow out of it like Agassi did. AA is the exception though, not the rule.

 

[bksballer89]

Kyrgios vs Gasquet tomorrow.