2012 Live Commentary Thread

More grass court tennis.

Very nice line up of matches at Halle today.

I'm about 30 miles SW of Queens and it's just started raining again.

Not a good day for tennis, it's cold and damp outside!!

I was at Queens yesterday, and was amazed that they didn't start till 12.30pm. Everyone knew that there would be rain around 6pm, and it arrived right on time!! The next few days forecast don't look that good either !!! :(

I'm about 30 miles SW of Queens and it's just started raining again.

Not a good day for tennis, it's cold and damp outside!!

I was at Queens yesterday, and was amazed that they didn't start till 12.30pm. Everyone knew that there would be rain around 6pm, and it arrived right on time!! The next few days forecast don't look that good either !!! :(

Thanks for the info. At least today they have scheduled an early start.

May be they start that late because it's more theatrical? Or because BBW Two starts at 13.00 (on the Red Button it probably starts earlier)?

Very nice line up of matches at Halle today.

I think so too, I'm very much looking forward to it. Bummer is that I have to travel for about one and a half hour, and I'm really trying to plan that strategically :lol:

Does anyone know if Eurosport (not British) shows Queen's from 12 onwards?

Ah I see know, they will not show Birmingham WTA but Queen's.

I love how attack-minded Stepanek is today.

I love how attack-minded Stepanek is today.

It's great tennis to watch.

And I'm impressed with the roof, it closed in under one and a half minute.

Those were some pretty inadequate volleys from Radek to lose the set. Misha is too good a returner, though. This isn't a good match-up for Steps.

It's great tennis to watch.

And I'm impressed with the roof, it closed in under one and a half minute.

I'm extremely impressed with the roof myself! The facilities in Halle are excellent overall. And the tennis is also great because it plays like a grass court should.

I'm extremely impressed with the roof myself! The facilities in Halle are excellent overall. And the tennis is also great because it plays like a grass court should.

True, but don't you think the grass at the baseline is too worn down for a court that's been used 4 days?

I have live pictures from Queens and I see the cover is off Centre Court, and the sky looks a beautiful bright blue, so hopefully play will start again soon...

For anyone in the UK with freeview, Queens is on the red button channel 301, then BBC2 will show matches from 1pm - 5.15pm, then it'll be back to the red button. :)

They've just announced - play to start at 12.30pm, so about 10 minutes :)

How many BPs did Misha just have there?

That game alone took 11 minutes.

True, but don't you think the grass at the baseline is too worn down for a court that's been used 4 days?

I'm not sure, maybe. I don't really know a lot about the preparation/degradation of grass courts.

How many BPs did Misha just have there?

That game alone took 11 minutes.

I think it was at least 7-8. Wasn't counting, but Steps had 0/40 and then mostly he was saving break points, not having that many game points.

Thanks. I don't think he had to save BP his first service game of the second set (tell me if I'm wrong) so that means he would have defended 8 BPs in his second service game of set two!

Misha looks a lot more focused this set. I think he's going to break right here.

Misha looks a lot more focused this set. I think he's going to break right here.

Love service game for Radek. :p

Please take this Rendy!

Love service game for Radek. :p

Yeah, that didn't work out so well :lol:

But I still expect Misha to be the one who gets a break somewhere.

Rendy!!!!

And thus another seed falls.

Tommy's playing great so far

I don't understand why they put Querrey - Dodig on CC when Nalbandian and Malisse are playing. Everybody wants to see Dodig's balls?

I don't understand why they put Querrey - Dodig on CC when Nalbandian and Malisse are playing. Everybody wants to see Dodig's balls?

Past winner perks for Querrey.

Shame MTF was down today, so much good tennis going on.

Haas Vs Berydch has been a snoozefest so far.

Tommy is playing so well on grass :)

lol @ Berdych :)

I don't understand why they put Querrey - Dodig on CC when Nalbandian and Malisse are playing. Everybody wants to see Dodig's balls?

+1

ridiculous shit.

querrey vs dodig, cilic vs lu over nalbandian vs malisse? what are they smoking...

vamos david, another 3 set comeback

Nalby breaks.
Pity, i was already dreaming about X final or even title...
But David in SF is also great.

has Nadal withdrawn from the doubles tournament?

Tommy getting impatient, just hoping it doesn't reflect in 3rd set

has Nadal withdrawn from the doubles tournament?

Apparently he has -- Granollers/Nadal give a w.o. according to the official doubles drawsheet. Apparently does not want to practice with Granollers on grass for the Olympics :shrug: or one of them is really injured.

has Nadal withdrawn from the doubles tournament?

Yes he was always gong to WD once he lost in singles

Tommy winning very important service game in 3rd phew

what a backhand winner woohoo

My panties were just soiled.

My panties were just soiled.I knew this post would come :D

hehe

Tommy got back his confidence on his serve which is crucial.. I was worried in the opening games of the set..

gewt stuff another good material for jizzing pants

Incredible Haas-Berdych match.

amagawd another one!

Lucky mug this Berdych.

Fuck off.

Yes!!!!!!!!!

Clinical.

Federer getting low on the volleys - good sign. Hopefully he's really well physically.

disgusting...

amazing game that from Roger :) He came out to play

Grasscourtkingerer is out there. I hope he shows at Wimbledon as well.

So how long was that set? 20 mins? :lol:

Roger :yeah: Keep it up

6-1 Muger

Quick stuff today.

Lol I've never seen Federer finishing off a set in less than 25 minutes.
Good job, Youzhny.

Lol I've never seen Federer finishing off a set in less than 25 minutes.
Good job, Youzhny.

Well, then you havent seen Federer play enough :lol:

I remember him winning the first set against Soderling of all people in 19 mins a couple of years ago..I forget where..

Roger's slice is unbelievable :worship:

Lol I've never seen Federer finishing off a set in less than 25 minutes.
Good job, Youzhny.

Pretty sure the bagel he gave Nadal in the 2006 Wimbey final was less than 25 mins as well.

Llodra bagel in Dubai this year was 17 or 18 mins wasnt it? :lol:

Nice one Youzhny...!
Holding his own this set...could be a tight one..

3 BPs for Fed

Nice!

looks like i was wrong...seems another straightforward one this, great game to break Rog :)

To bad this grass isn't the surface at Wimbledon..

I haven't seen such an easy match for Roger against a decent opponent for a very long time. Not that I'm complaining or anything. :)

Youzhny could use a lawn mower to write "sorri" on grass ;)

Youzhny looks confused at the proceedings :lol:

Roger making up for his two hour long Missile Launch watch yesterday :lol:

Federer mugged up the slice war

Fed breaks again...poor Colonel. Good thing is it was so short I dont think he will remember much of this one ;)

Great pass from Fed, he will serve for the match

50 min or what :lol:

Don't get broken serving for the match you mug

what a snoozefest....

Lol

Federer takes a page from Verdasco's book of choking serving for the match

Walkabouterer in full flight...

:lol: gets broken while serving for it.. but Youzhny did well that game

What a clown :haha:

Serverer already in the locker room

Federer obviously wanted to hone his return skills so he wanted to break Youzhny for the set. Mirka was not amused though.

Brilliant pt

No, Federer's Halle contract has a clause where he must keep the crowd entertained for at least 1 hour/match. ;)

Respectfully,
masterclass

well saved Youzhny :yeah:

Youzhny saves 3 MPs, holds. Best game of the match.
Dont mug it up again though Feds!

Shankerer

Unreal from Fed these last 2 games.

Muger :(:mad:

Serverer AWOL

0-15....uh oh

I didn't know Youzhny does resemble Nadal that much.

30 all..oh come get it over with!

MP now

Server saves the day, perhaps prevented a colossal choke.

Thankyou for coming back Serverer

Agazzi choked:facepalm:

Mugrin :facepalm: :help:

OMFG How pathetic is this match :eek:

A 15-minutes game and still in progress :haha:

this must be the worst game i've ever seen....

Marin held after saving 9 break points in a game that was 32 points long :lol:

marin FINALLY holds

A 15-minutes game and still in progress :haha:

The worst 15 minutes of tennis ever :lol: :worship: I wonder how many UE were there

Lol Mugrin the net master,pathetic point :haha:

Mugrin Sillych :haha: :haha:

Mugrin :rolls:

:p

folks, has somebody seen that cilic's smash ? for a guy who seen everything from mugrin, this made me in self believe

fuck me but that was something extraordinary, i am willing to pay for that gif

He basically had a CH draw so far,he needs to win this match

He basically had a CH draw so far,he needs to win this match

only way how he has won something and how he could win something in the future. he can't beat good player playing good :shrug:

yeah but sam isnt a good player so he needs to win this one

querrey is one of those guys who should be banned from tennis courts. except the serve, irresponsible bashing left and right with level of variety like karlovic's backhand spin

:haha: cilic 5-3

MC BP 1/1
Querrey 0/9

how i like this game

Querrey is really boring to watch

What a shot from Tommy :D:D

Kohli is yet to drop a point on serve, 4-4.

yeah kohli looks unbreakable atm

This match is even worse than yesterday's.

Hopefully Nalby schools the winner of this mugfest.

Cilic winning Queens :facepalm:

I can't even remember Haas winning a point on return so far.

Oh what do you know :P

GOAT reverse jinx.

I can't even remember Haas winning a point on return so far.

Those are the first 2.

Haas you idiot :stupid:

Nooooooooooooooo

Retire you old mug :o

GOAT backhand return.

Hassi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOAT play since 4-1.

Haas! Hellz yeah.

Sp Sp Sp

Clownschreiber :bigwave:

Haas 7-6(5) :rocker2:

Speechless from Kohlschreiber :facepalm:

2 points lost in 6 service games and then to play that TB. Disgusting.

Speechless from Kohlschreiber :facepalm:

He made 1 error since 4-1. Haas just cracked his backhand and serve since.

Whomever is watching Querry-Cilic at Queen's Club should switch over to Kohlscreiber-Haas. These guys know what they are doing on real grass. Great effort from both, as Haas comes back from 4-1 in the tiebreaker to win 7-5. Second set coming up.

Respectfully,
masterclass

Their battles only happen at Halle. They've all been to final set TB's in both their meetings. Another 3rd set TB here?

He made 1 error since 4-1. Haas just cracked his backhand and serve since.

Well he almost asked for it. Wasn't agressive at all in the TB

Well he almost asked for it. Wasn't agressive at all in the TB

There was one extended rally in the TB which Kohli got a dead let cord from. The only thing he did was miss first serves and Haas hit 2 big backhand returns. after 4-1.

Whomever is watching Querry-Cilic at Queen's Club should switch over to Kohlscreiber-Haas. These guys know what they are doing on real grass. Great effort from both, as Haas comes back from 4-1 in the tiebreaker to win 7-5. Second set coming up.

Respectfully,
masterclass

True. An absolute delight to watch. Even if the rest of the match is not as competitive, I'm considering putting this match in Match of the Month of June.

livestream anyone?

Whomever is watching Querry-Cilic at Queen's Club should switch over to Kohlscreiber-Haas. These guys know what they are doing on real grass.

This! And two SH backhands add to the pleasure. :)

Both are playing so well, this Match is a beauty :)

livestream anyone?

Kohli vs Haas : http://www.lshunter.tv/streams/1/lsh1.html
Mug fest : http://www.lshunter.tv/streams/1/lsh2.html

Kohli vs Haas : http://www.lshunter.tv/streams/1/lsh1.html
Mug fest : http://www.lshunter.tv/streams/1/lsh2.html

thanks

just found this one for the germans http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/0/170/v-417056.html

which apparently is using the LSH stream

Samuel DF's on bp :lol:

kohli v.s haas is just beautiful. Has to be one of the best matches of the year so far

anyone who says these 2 dont have talent is blind

Federer-flick from Haas :rocker2:

The 1st set gave Haas all the momentum

Match has picked up big time since the tie breaker.

Great forehand Haas, you douche :o

GSM Clownschreiber :stupid:

If Hasi had 2 backhands he would be GOAT.

It looks like Mr. Haas is rolling back the years in this one.
He is showing his class - high ranking #2 in the world and over 10 million in earnings. Let's see how long he can hold this form. Not bad for a Wildcard. Well done, Mr. Weber.

Respectfully,
masterclass

they play "the Riddle" by Nick Kershaw : so long I last heard this song :lol:

I loved it when I was an adolescent :lol:

Cmon Tommy, Federer would love to accept your choke tomorrow.

2 Bp Haas.

Fuck you Mugrin

Thats how you save Break Points! :)

Both Marin and Sam are taking turns letting the wind bother them.

Samuel :haha: :haha:
Dont choke now Mugrin

Both Marin and Sam are taking turns letting the wind bother them.

What match are you watching, they are adapting to it pretty well.

it looks horribly slow between Cilic and Querrey comparing to Haas-Kohli.

Very beautiful points from Kohli to save break points.

What match are you watching, they are adapting to it pretty well.

I've seen them both react, it's an up and down match, they adapt sure but they still get frustrated.

:woohoo: :lol:

I dont think its proper to compare the Haas/Kohlschreiber to Querrey/Cilic, the conditions are just horrible in Queens.

Kohli dropping the ball big time.

Haas breaks, will serve for it!

What a story this would be for Tommy Haas.. Laid up after a hip operation from Feb 2010 to May 2011. He has worked hard to get back to this level. Well done, sir.

Respectfully,
masterclass

I hope Haas can beat Fed now

Dimitrov is playing so bad atm... slipping over multiple times and netting balls non stop lol

4 Breaks of serve so far in the Nalbandian / Dimitrov match. The wind is causing both players problems

Khaide, Grigor

1st set for Nalby. Vamos El Rey

Great tennis from Nalby :worship:

The wind is absolutely terrible but Nalbandian is dealing with it a lot better than Grigor.

Much better service game from Grigor. 2-3

0-30 on Nalbandian's serve

what a point. BP

Broken again :roll:

He did it!! Great play from Grigor. 3-3

I've been watching eurosport feed for cilic match and then this and does this happen for anyone else, the announcer reacts to the point like a second before its over... lol it has ruined it for me often

Good play from Grigor. 3 games in a row. 4-3.

I actually fell asleep watching this heh =(

:lol: How many times has he slipped.

Nalby looking great, I missed seeing him play like this.

Dimitrov in Clownfils mode. Deserves to lose this game for playing like a dumbass on two easy points at AD.

Nalby SFM

nalby serving for the match. Grigor had 4 game points but couldnt take any and then got broken on david's first chance

Vamos Nalby!

Come on! PHM:rolleyes:

Goat :worship:

Federer with Mp.s

Please beware, Shaperer in action.

GOAT game by Federer :eek:

:wavey: already Haas

Talk about playing against god :O

Huge forehand smooth like liquid :worship:

terrible start Jarkko :rolleyes: guy cant win anywhere lately

Great pass Haas, already great start to this match :)

terrible start Jarkko :rolleyes: guy cant win anywhere lately

:confused:

bad mistake there...:o
hold Roger

I love Sharperer :inlove:
Keep it up though, no entry for Shankerer please!

Who is the young, pretty gal in Haas' box?

Serverer is here too

:confused:Jakke's playing his 1st round match in Rosmalen Open

The FH is great today.

Jakke's playing his 1st round match in Rosmalen Open

real tennis is here mate

http://www.stopstream.tv/41/69/416998.html

:cool: Break him Fed

BH :worship:

everything works for Federer right now good to see :sport:

Nice Hass

A Double break wud have been nice, Roger let that one go a little bit but well held Haas...
Keep holding Roger...

Amazing Match already :worship:

Beautiful match :D

great match so far

Haas came to play tennis :speakles:

Great tennis from Haas there to avoid another break.

Very good from Haas....15-30 :scared:

Roger going to net so often. Tunning those shots for SW19. I hope he doesn't tune out of this match though.

A poor game from Federer here. BP.

and Haas breaks back...
Should have broken last game Roger :(

Just :facepalm:.

Break Haas!

some ugly Fh.s there, maybe its a contract thing ;)

Haas breaks.

WTF was that.

Fed choking :facepalm:

federer seems very distracted.

wtf was that forehand roger :lol:

Roger lets up way too much after a few solid games these days...
Just wake the eff up Feds. Haas came out to play :eek:

GOAT forehand from Rogi. Haas played 1 good point.

This is classic Relaxerer. Comes out, breaks the opponent and manages to catch him off-guard and then when he has a BP chance misses only to gift the break right back :facepalm:. It's not as if Fed will be able to break Haas at will...

Fed choking :facepalm:

No

Roger..... You had the set in the bag....

3-1 and break point to 3-4 :scared: Love hold for Haas

Fed's not looking in Wimby winning form no matter how many of these tournaments he wins - beating Raonic in a 3rd set breaker, pigeon Youzhny and whoever he beat in the first round hardly means he's ready for best of 5 battles vs Tsonga, Del Po, Novak, Rafa, Berdych etc. His returning is poor and serve weaker than in the past.

Will still win today but nothing to suggest he's in better form going into Wimbledon than last year when he'd got to RG final and had great win over Novak.

What happened. Woeful last couple of games.

C'mon Haas

I don't like it competitive but still nice match

Fed's not looking in Wimby winning form no matter how many of these tournaments he wins - beating Raonic in a 3rd set breaker, pigeon Youzhny and whoever he beat in the first round hardly means he's ready for best of 5 battles vs Tsonga, Del Po, Novak, Rafa, Berdych etc. His returning is poor and serve weaker than in the past.

Will still win today but nothing to suggest he's in better form going into Wimbledon than last year when he'd got to RG final and had great win over Novak.

:facepalm:

No

Haas did nothing to break

Haas did nothing to break

He returned a great 1st serve from Roger on Bp.

Federer :facepalm:

Wow another forehand into the net.

:facepalm:

Its called baiting, my friend. Dont fall for it :) We have a fine match going on

Haas dictating play now. Roger has let yet another dangerous player into a match. Come on, wake up!