[Slade]

2 BPs Ferrer

[Slade]

Ferrer with a double break

Queerey not looking so good

[Jverweij]

Originally Posted by Slasher1985

Are you really Dutch ?

yup, I live 5 mins away from this event :P
You have no idea how people here used to talk about the Bakker, like he was gonna be a top-20 player for sure, and probably even top-10... Haase was a little worse, so he would make top-25 or something..

Dutch tennis is a joke, this entire generation is a bunch of pushers with no incentive to become better players (with the exception of Haase, who is a pusher, but at least has the drive).

I miss Verkerk

EDIT: and just as I finished this rant, the idiotic commentator was ecstatic about the Bakker playing ONE good point and says "here you see why he is potentially a top-20 player"

[Slasher1985]

Originally Posted by Jverweij

I miss Verkerk

Actually me too.

[duarte_a]

Originally Posted by Jverweij

yup, I live 5 mins away from this event :P
You have no idea how people here used to talk about the Bakker, like he was gonna be a top-20 player for sure, and probably even top-10... Haase was a little worse, so he would make top-25 or something..

Dutch tennis is a joke, this entire generation is a bunch of pushers with no incentive to become better players (with the exception of Haase, who is a pusher, but at least has the drive).

I miss Verkerk

Then WHY didn't you go watch Roger play?!

[Slasher1985]

Tomic is up 2 sets to 1.

[gaitare]

Bernard, what patience for such a young man . He would outlast Spanish claycourters of the 90s.

[BroTree123]

LMFAO @ the changeover song

[Slasher1985]

Nieminen took out Crivoi in 3 sets in the Group I relegation playoff Romania vs Finland.

[Slade]

Federer beats de Mugger

[masterclass]

Originally Posted by Jverweij

preaching to the choir here. I was quite vocal about not thinking that his being in my neighbourhood was an intelligent decision.

And I'm still convinced the Swiss team could win this without Federer.

It's all very psychological. After last year's disappointing loss for him vs. Djokovic, he took an exhausting trip to Australia and the Swiss played well and beat Australia in the Davis Cup tie there. Federer took a rest and then came back highly energized to sweep all matches and tournaments for the rest of the year.

So after this year's disappointing loss in the US Open to Berdych, Federer's probably looking to repeat the scenario. Netherlands is clay not grass but is much closer than Australia. Best scenario for him would be to win Shanghai, win at Basel, then skip or exit early in Paris to be have full energy in London for the Master's cup (WTF).

Respectfully,
masterclass

[Jverweij]

Originally Posted by duarte_a

Then WHY didn't you go watch Roger play?!

Because a friend of mine decided to get married in an hour...

[Slasher1985]

Originally Posted by Jverweij

Because a friend of mine decided to get married in an hour...

Why are you still here ?

I wish lots of happiness for your friend...

[duarte_a]

Originally Posted by Jverweij

Because a friend of mine decided to get married in an hour...

LOL. Congrats to your friend then.

[masterclass]

Originally Posted by Jverweij

yup, I live 5 mins away from this event :P
You have no idea how people here used to talk about the Bakker, like he was gonna be a top-20 player for sure, and probably even top-10... Haase was a little worse, so he would make top-25 or something..

Dutch tennis is a joke, this entire generation is a bunch of pushers with no incentive to become better players (with the exception of Haase, who is a pusher, but at least has the drive).

I miss Verkerk

EDIT: and just as I finished this rant, the idiotic commentator was ecstatic about the Bakker playing ONE good point and says "here you see why he is potentially a top-20 player"

Nice! Hope you get a chance to make it to some of the matches this weekend.

Too bad Sijsling wasn't feeling well. He's played well at times and likes to volley.

Respectfully,
masterclass