Roland Garros, The French Open Thread

[volfanbill]

Its funny I always liked the US Open growing up in TN because of John M. My sister was a huge fan of his and as we would watch the US Open, my dad would yell at us because we would be all into it and yelling at the t.v.
Federer dominates on grass and Nadal on clay. Its been those two in the final the last two years at Wimbledon dont know how far Djokovic got. Djokovic won the Australian this year, doesn't that count for a major title?
Will we see Roddick this year in Wimbledon?

wow... my extreme lack of sleep the past four/five days is catching up with me. Yes, Djokovic has his major. He was also runner up at the US Open last year and in Wimbledon won that absolutely amazing quarterfinal match against Baghdatis that went 5 hours or so. Unfortunately it forced him to retire in his semi match against Nadal. The Baghdatis match is probably one of the top 5 matches I've ever watched.

 

[volfanbill]

and Roddick should be fine for Wimbledon. He just had something inflamed in his shoulder and his doctors advised him to take two weeks off. If anything he will be more rested than the rest.

 

[volsgal03]

and Roddick should be fine for Wimbledon. He just had something inflamed in his shoulder and his doctors advised him to take two weeks off. If anything he will be more rested than the rest.

Good for Roddick, I'm getting pumped for Wimbledon already.

 

[BigPapaVol]

I agree, but I'm not sure Federer has done enough to cement himself as best ever and he's lost everywhere this year. In fact, his only tournament win was on clay in either Spain or Portugal if I recall correctly. I'm also not certain Nadal will be the one to become the next best. Djokovic is quickly rising up the ladder. I think he could be a superstar if he can just win that first major.

Djokovic has a major.

 

[BigPapaVol]

Wimbledon is by all means my favorite. I'd guess with your English raising, it's probably yours as well. Sometimes I feel very unpatriotic because Wimbledon is my favorite tennis major and golf's British Open might be my favorite sporting event of all. Can't wait to see what happens on the grass. I think there will be GREAT matchups on both the men's and women's sides.

slowing down the grass has changed the place. prior it was about bombing and volleys. The changes help, but I did love the volleying game. The fact that Agassi won when the place was still screaming fast is one of the most impressive feats in tennis.

 

[volfanbill]

Djokovic has a major.

Yea, I added this. Between work and helping out with baseball games, I was exhausted and completely forgot until I added this:

wow... my extreme lack of sleep the past four/five days is catching up with me. Yes, Djokovic has his major. He was also runner up at the US Open last year and in Wimbledon won that absolutely amazing quarterfinal match against Baghdatis that went 5 hours or so. Unfortunately it forced him to retire in his semi match against Nadal. The Baghdatis match is probably one of the top 5 matches I've ever watched.

slowing down the grass has changed the place. prior it was about bombing and volleys. The changes help, but I did love the volleying game. The fact that Agassi won when the place was still screaming fast is one of the most impressive feats in tennis.

Honestly, I just love Wimbledon for the tradition and glory of it all. Fast, slow, volleys whatever. It's just a great site.