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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
I know this will make him 'Bandwagon player of the Month'
. . . but that was great to watch!
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05-23-2012, 08:11 PM
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
Clownfils got baked good.
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05-23-2012, 08:11 PM
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
After a hiatus of 4 years he beats Monfils, good clay courter and Frenchman in France  Impressive.
Because of his ranking he doesn't participate at Roland Garros I think. That's too bad.
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
Bakermania running wild.
Good words at the after match interview admitted he was tight on the previous match points, but didn't lose belief.
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I definitely would have preferred Gaba winning as he needs the points much more, but Jan would have beaten him anyway. I expect Hajek to destroy Machado, like 6-1 6-2.
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05-23-2012, 08:12 PM
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
2nd serve ace set point down in the breaker @ 9-8* balls of steel.
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05-23-2012, 08:12 PM
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
Amazing!! He now needs one big scalp at RG and this is movie material for sure. Well done Brian!! 
Really really hope he gets a kind draw at RG. Such a shame this guy's career was ruined so much - it's clear he has more court sense and better strokes than a lot of the top US players of recent years - not just the serve and forehand combo that so many rely on. AMAZING claycourt streak too - when's the last time an American won this many claycourt matches consecutively?! |
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05-23-2012, 08:12 PM
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
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After a hiatus of 4 years he beats Monfils, good clay courter and Frenchman in France Impressive.
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he was given United States' wildcard into the tournament 
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05-23-2012, 08:12 PM
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
awesome
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After a hiatus of 4 years he beats Monfils, good clay courter and Frenchman in France Impressive.
Because of his ranking he doesn't participate at Roland Garros I think. That's too bad. |
He got the WC into Roland Garros.
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Wilander on Dimitrov - "He has mind set on imitating Federer and yes it looks good. But he has no idea what to do on the court".
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Originally Posted by Filo V.
I definitely would have preferred Gaba winning as he needs the points much more, but Jan would have beaten him anyway. I expect Hajek to destroy Machado, like 6-1 6-2.
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
I was rooting for him like he was my brother or so 
Come on Brian ! GOAT return, Nole or Murray can only watch
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
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After a hiatus of 4 years he beats Monfils, good clay courter and Frenchman in France Impressive.
Because of his ranking he doesn't participate at Roland Garros I think. That's too bad. |
Basically a hiatus of 7 years, to be honest |
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05-23-2012, 08:13 PM
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
fricking awesome 
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
Great great win, so glad he made it
That 2nd serve ace down 8-9 in the TB was
I'm so glad his story is matched up with a very likable game 
Btw, did the stream break down only for me at 9-9 in the TB?
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
Congrats, Bakes. Keep it going. Stay healthy.
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Re: Nice R2: Baker def. Monfils 6-3, 7-6(9)
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After a hiatus of 4 years he beats Monfils, good clay courter and Frenchman in France Impressive.
Because of his ranking he doesn't participate at Roland Garros I think. That's too bad. |
He does He won a wild card
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