Roland Garros is on right now

Updated the title.

Wish they'd put this on FTA, really don't won't to be watching streams. :(

Watching Andy Murray vs Nick Kyrgios.

It's an intriguing contest, even if it's not as close as Kyrgios fans would hope. Kyrgios seems to have all the separate components in his game to become a top ten player, maybe even to win grand slams. Massive serve, one of the biggest forehands in the sport and quick across the court. He has a surprisingly deft and clinical game at the net and he can also play some stunning drop shots. It's really nice to see a young Aussie so accomplished. The best part is of course the fire and innovation that he brings.

But you can tell that he needs to learn to improve his composure. Perhaps he can reign in his temper and focus that bit harder. Too many unforced errors. Plus there can be a fine line between genius and laziness.

Murray's ability to control the tempo is phenomenal. He can just harness Kyrgios' firepower. And the guile with which he plays has even Kyrgios gasping, audibly.

Apparently, the two get on really well. Hopefully, Kyrgios can learn a bit from Murray about composure and outwitting one's opponent. What Tomic does beautifully is he changes tempo in the rally, excellent use of spin. This is the kind of thing I'd like to see a bit more of from Kyrgios. It will make his game absolutely lethal.

Anyway it bodes well for men's tennis in this country. Good luck to Murray, as well.

and Rafael Nadal has lost on the clay grand slam tournament for the first time in a very long time

39 matches

The Ivanovic Semi is on right now. :d

Oh Ana, up 5-2 in the first set, ends up choking and loses the match in two sets.

and just as I suspected, Djokovic soaked up everything Murray had for 6 games left in the set he could afford to lose

And ran all over the top of him in the decider

Men's final on at the moment. Go Stan.

Stan has sneakily won 2 grand slams... which is the same number as Andy Murray, Rafter, Hewitt and Safin

And Stan's never been a top 2 ranked player in the world, plus Stan doesnt get the accolades as the aforementioned

Its an incredible achievement and I think he'll win more. It is funny though in some ways he's really come from no where and is now one of the best in the world. Not to mention his backhand. =p~

I think its a really exciting time for male tennis, the big four is dead imo.

You have Djokovic out in front and after that its anyone's game.

Will Fed nab a few more slams before he retires?
Will Nadal ever get back to his best?
Can Murray go on and really take that next step?
Can Stan maintain his run of the past couple of seasons?
As you've pointed out before, can Nishikori last two weeks of a major slam?
Perhaps the mercurial Monfils /Tsonga can turn it on for two full weeks?
Or maybe the servebot Milos Raonic can add a few more strings to his bow?
Can Cilic add to his US Open title?
Can Del Potro, Soderling and co get their bodies right and back to where they were?
Then you have some of the older guys trying to win their first slam and likewise with the younger guys trying to make there mark.

Interesting times ahead. :d

Even more reasons to keen up for Wimby

Yep and its a tournament that Wawrinka has normally struggled at. :-k

Edited by Roar_Brisbane: 10/6/2015 11:50:19 PM

A few Aussies on right now.

with things like sportstream, and livetv.sx you can watch too much tennis

I'll watch the daily highlights packages courtesy of the tournament's official website until the business end of the tournament

Ajla Tomljanovic

^

The fanatics make me want to walk into oncoming traffic

Apparently this nobody is the number 15 ranked men's singles player in the world




Looking at his stats sheet, he has achieved nothing to date

and yes, those 'australian' supporters are embarrassing
Why cant we have privileged Australian preppies (like a Harriet Wran) be seen in the crowd at Wimbledon tennis and we can call them the "Australian support"

No wait, thats no good either :-k

Edited by condemned666: 1/7/2015 10:35:36 PM

unlucky millman

Also, fantastic coverage from the BBC. Feel sorry for the plebs watching it on channel 7



Edited by griffindinho: 2/7/2015 02:23:53 AM

Since I've had NBN I have only watched commercial TV (at my home) probably less than 10 times.

I just can't do it anymore.

-PB

Yeah man, since i got all these HD IPTV channels now.

They even look better than FTA HD channels. You cant go back to that shit :lol:




Edited by griffindinho: 2/7/2015 11:44:52 AM

Yup, I'm not even a big F1 fan but once I started watching Sky F1 in 1080p, well fark, can sit there for hours just mulling away lol.

-PB

This is probably the first time I've ever agreed with something you've said. The flog with the long blonde hair who is always front and center can fuck right off.

Always watch Sky F1 HD on raceday. I started recently watching MotoGP on BT Sports HD lol.

Nothing more frustrating than a rain delay at Wimbledon

Even more frustrating when the only court with a roof- centre court, is the one which operates to a schedule!

Rafa's exploit on the grass courts in recent seasons have been fairly lolworthy

That dude has beaten him twice in 12 months now lol.

Bogey opponent.

-PB

Dustin Brown played some incredible tennis last night, so many dropshots and serve and volleying. A well deserved win.

A black German

Apparently his father is Jamaican, he was born in Jamaica, but he probably moved to Germany because of the benefits of the tennis system in Germany and he chose to represent there as a result

So technically hes "Germaican"

He's born in Germany, but has actually only represented Germany since 2010. From 2002 to 2010 he represented Jamaica