[Sjengster]

Well I must say, you lot all get very worked up about a bloke with floppy hair and a dodgy serve, don't you?

Just kidding, just kidding. I hope that "Scratchvil" (as one of the Sky Sports presenters ingeniously mispronounced his name last year) can close out a tight match for once.

 

[Doris Loeffel]

Yess he did it!!

M. Kratochvil def. K. Carlsen 6:7 (3) 6:3 6:4

now good luck in round 2

good night all

 

[Chloe le Bopper]

"Scratchvil" is far better than "Crotchville", which is what they call him on another tennis board that I post on

 

[Sjengster]

Well there we go, just a routine win wasn't it? I'm amazed that you people can get so worried about it...

 

[Chloe le Bopper]

Thanks for doing scores Doris. Goodnight..

 

[RogiFan]

Hey, Micha did it [OK not in straights but he won nonetheless and a win is a win...]!!! Now that Hackie's gone!

 

[Lee]

What the hell is that trophy that Guga is holding in your avatar, Lee? A giant pear?

There is an extensive discussion in Juanqui chat thread. I have no idea exactly what it is but there are clearer pic in that thread too so you can make your own decision

This is Guga's trophy from Acapulco 2001.

 

[Doris Loeffel]

Scratchvil lol

Well I always overreact when one of "my" boys plays

And Krati really needs all the support he can get.

Now I'm off to my warm bed - starting to get chilly here in the office.

Se ya all tomorrow

 

[Chloe le Bopper]

I think that I'd almost rather not bring home a trophy, than have to lug around that thing...

 

[Sjengster]

It's either a pear, a bell, or a somewhat misshapen silver-plated version of a German coal-scuttle helmet. Take your pick.

And don't worry, I don't criticise anyone for getting worked up in a match - it's just funny when you read through live scoring threads and watch the encouragements and exhortations steadily mount up as the match progresses.

 

[vaiva]

Mhm, are there any seeds left in this tourney?

The results are like from some challenger or grand slam

 

[Chloe le Bopper]

And don't worry, I don't criticise anyone for getting worked up in a match - it's just funny when you read through live scoring threads and watch the encouragements and exhortations steadily mount up as the match progresses.

I also find scoring threads very amusing... It sort of the same idea as an excited sports fan yelling at the TV, but it's far more amusing to see it it written form...

 

[Sjengster]

E.g. 'FIGHT, ZELJKO!' - is this a boxing match, or what?

 

[TennisHack]

Yes, after I had left and was suffering through one last class -- but boy did I feel vindicated when I saw the scoreline!!

CONGRATS, DAHLING! :kiss: He next faces Jean-Rene Lisnard.

Thanks for cheering, everyone. Doris is right -- Micha needs all the support he can get

 

[lin]

Michel good win

Mario being a seed in atp tournament 1st time but lost in 1st rd
Martin
Gilles but good tournament for him