Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 27, 2007 The second Grand Slam of the year has just got underway. After defeating Rafael Nadal in Hamburg last week, World No.1 Roger Federer will be confident that he can claim the last major trophy missing from an illustrious career. However despite the media giving him a major chance to win, I don’t see it happening. The clay courts in Paris are the slowest around whereas it’s the complete opposite in Hamburg. I believe Nadal will claim his third French Open crown in succession. On the women’s side, Ana Ivanovic is up to a career high of No.7 after winning her second Tier I title a few weeks back. She has a great draw and I expect her to go very deep, that is of course if she brings her ‘A’ game. When on she can beat anyone, but when off she’s capable of losing to anyone. However she’s my dark horse to win. And despite having an extremely rocky year, Henin-Hardenne would be the favourite yet again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 29, 2007 Andy Roddick just lost to Igor Andreev 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Australia's Lleyton Hewitt is through to the second round after a straight sets victory as is World No.1 Roger Federer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted May 30, 2007 Lleyton is most definitely shouting : "COME ON !" in your avatar. I haven't watched a lot of games yet,but I'll get to it later in the week. Hopefully somebody will beat Roger AND Rafa... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) Lleyton is most definitely shouting : "COME ON !" in your avatar. Hopefully there are many of them during the tournament. Unfortunately he'll have to face Nadal in the 4th Round which I can't see him winning. Anyone but Federer though! Venus Williams just beat follow American Ashley Harkleroad. My favourite Ana Ivanovic only dropped the two games in winning her 1st Round match. Keep an eye out for her. Edited May 30, 2007 by Aussie_Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted June 1, 2007 I usually don't watch the French - well I can't even because of the time zone here. I heard Roddick lost on the radio and I didn't even know the tourney had begun. I mean, he should just skip the French every year. Obviously not a clay player. Have fun watching - i'll check back in at Wimbledon - I can see a fair number of those matches - and i sometimes track them on my computer at work. Go anyone vs. Federer (Nadal?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) 4th Round: Rafael Nadal v Lleyton Hewitt! But if Hewitt is to win, it’s basically handing the title to Federer. Federer cruising through as he hasn’t faced anyone remotely decent. Ana Ivanovic through to the QF's! Edited June 3, 2007 by Aussie_Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 5, 2007 Mens: Federer (1) vs Robredo (9) Davydenko (4) vs Canas (19) Djokovic (6) vs Andreev Nadal (2) vs Moya (23) Womens: Henin (1) vs S Williams (8) Jankovic (4) vs Vaidisova (6) Kuznetsova (3) vs Ivanovic (7) Sharapova (2) vs Chakvetadzke (9) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 7, 2007 Ana Ivanovic through to the Final! I don’t care if anyone else isn’t excited, but I sure am! She’s been my favourite since she was 17. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 10, 2007 Well I can see Tennis isn't too popular on this forum. Anyway the Men's final is tonight: Nadal v Federer. CMON RAFA!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 10, 2007 RAFA!!! Takes the title, his 3rd French Open in a row! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
