2012 starts on the wrong side for Gilles. So this is take 2, let's start over again. Not to expect him to suddenly be good, but we'll do all we can (and pretty much all we can do is to open new thread for each tournament if that helps ) to hope that he'll get better soon.
Next stop is Indian Wells, starts on March 8th, but he has bye, so probably won't start for him til the 10th at the earliest. HC is of course more of his element, so here's hoping that he'll do better, beat a Top 50 and get that monkey off the back. Allez Gilles.
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I just noticed that I set the bar very low :lol:, baby steps baby steps, one tournament at a time.
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The commentators I have seem more informed. One said he spoke to Tulasne before the game, and he was saying he doesn't know how Gilles is going to do because of his shoulder. These are predicting Gilles may retire. I am too..
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I think I found the other guy Al Trautwig's twitter acct, I'm going to tweet him. well, I'm gonna try, I'm not really a twitter kind of person, not sure how to do it :lol:.
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Al guy just admitted to not having seen a lot of Simon before and asked Luke if this is how he always plays and Luke said YES! Uuuuuugh somebody shoot me please and put me out of my misery. :armed:
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Gilles deserves to be out here and we all knew he wouldn't win and didn't really even stand a chance, but he deserves to be out here on this court under the lights.
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It's such a shame that Simon can't even really enjoy himself out here because of how tired he is from having to play so much longer and harder to compensate for his shoulder.
It's such a shame that Simon can't even really enjoy himself out here because of how tired he is from having to play so much longer and harder to compensate for his shoulder.
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Srsly, I think it's sucks that this is on Ashe, clueless ppl who never watch Gilles are going to think this is Gilles game (That's right, Luke Jensen, I meant you).
Srsly, I think it's sucks that this is on Ashe, clueless ppl who never watch Gilles are going to think this is Gilles game (That's right, Luke Jensen, I meant you).
I wouldn't worry about them lala. They won't care or appreciate him either way. This is for us the Simon fans and for Simon himself. He deserves to be here in this moment and be able to say that he had a night match on the largest tennis stadium in the world in New York City at 11PM at night.
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I'm not enjoying this match at all. I mean, the past 2 matches were tough to watch, but at least I can concentrate on watching and feel the agony. So far, I'm so distracted that I hardly can pay attention. Damn!
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I'm clapping so hard for Gilles right now. Look at this beast compete against all odds. Monfils and Gasquet with all do respect, hell even Tsonga could learn a thing or two from him about heart. :clap2::clap2::bigclap:
Amen to that. I think i'm more proud in this moment right now to be a Simon fan than i've ever been. He's fought hard. Whatever happens happens, but I love this guy and his heart, passion, will and never say die fight.
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I close my eyes for 20 minutes and he takes the set! Maybe I should just go to bed or keep napping and checking the score? Perhaps the best way to watch this match reading your guys comments? :lol:
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This is so odd to watch! I have no idea what emotion to feel! I feel like crying because he looks in pain! I'm cheering because he's winning points. Cringing every time he grabs his legs. Puzzled at Mardy's play :lol:
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Gimelstob (on Tennis Channel in US) is finally figuring out that Simon's serve is nothing like his usual--he pointed out that Simon typically will "pop" a few at 120 MPH. I'm not sure how long it will take him to conclude that Simon's shoulder is injured. Can't they get an intern to do some research on the internet to clue these guys in? At least Justin knows more than Courier and the other commentator how atypical this performance is.
Gimelstob (on Tennis Channel in US) is finally figuring out that Simon's serve is nothing like his usual--he pointed out that Simon typically will "pop" a few at 120 MPH. I'm not sure how long it will take him to conclude that Simon's shoulder is injured. Can't they get an intern to do some research on the internet to clue these guys in? At least Justin knows more than Courier and the other commentator how atypical this performance is.
I know right? How ignorant do these guys have to be to think that Gilles always serves and plays like this. Like he could be ranked as high as 6 in the world and currently 17 by serving 90mph first serves and 80mph second serves. C'mon guys
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One thing I'm definitely laughing, Gilles is so smart he can play to make his opponent looks dumb and unsure, looking at Fish, totally out of the water. Still remember he won that match in Bercy on 1 leg, inspirational stuff.
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Speaks alot to Gilles' talent too. I mean look what he's been able to accomplish at well less than 50%. That's just how good of a natural athlete and tennis pro he is. These journymen ranked outside of the top 100 would love to possess the amount of talent Gilles has at under 50%. It's pretty amazing actually.
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That's probably the match right there. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a blow out fourth set, but you know what, it doesn't matter. Gilles has been fantastic.
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