Roland Garros 2014: MOTD Day 9 Mon 01/06/2014

by Tenez Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:44 pm

Only 6 prediction matches Today:

Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1]
vs.
Dusan Lajovic (SRB) [33]

Sloane Stephens (USA) [33]
vs.
Simona Halep (ROU) [22]

Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) [33]
vs.
Gael Monfils (FRA) [23]

Kevin Anderson (RSA) [33]
vs.
David Ferrer (ESP) [19]

Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [29]
vs.
Sara Errani (ITA) [33]

Fernando Verdasco (ESP) [33]
vs.
Andy Murray (GBR) [16]

by Tenez Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:46 pm

Dusan Lajovic (SRB)

Simona Halep (ROU) [4]

Gael Monfils (FRA) [23]

David Ferrer (ESP) [5]

Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [6]

Fernando Verdasco (ESP) [24] JOKER

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:01 am

Nadal, Halep, Lopez (joker), Ferrer, Jankovic, Murray

I am assuming rotla is not going to edit the points.

by summerblues Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:05 am

noleisthebest wrote:I am assuming rotla is not going to edit the points.

I will try to edit them now; I think I now understand how he is doing it.

by summerblues Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:07 am

prediction matches Today (points adjusted as per what I understand is rotla's system):

Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1]
vs.
Dusan Lajovic (SRB) [33]

Sloane Stephens (USA) [33]
vs.
Simona Halep (ROU) [22]

Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) [33]
vs.
Gael Monfils (FRA) [23]

Kevin Anderson (RSA) [33]
vs.
David Ferrer (ESP) [19]

Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [29]
vs.
Sara Errani (ITA) [33]

Fernando Verdasco (ESP) [33]
vs.
Andy Murray (GBR) [16]

by summerblues Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:10 am

Lajovic
Halep
Monfils
Ferrer
Errani (joker)
Murray

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:10 am

summerblues wrote:prediction matches Today (points adjusted as per what I understand is rotla's system):

Thanks SB. Yes this is how I normalize points for all matches. I think this scoring system is very fair.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:13 am

My picks:

1. Dusan Lajovic (SRB) [33]
2. Simona Halep (ROU) [22] JOKER
3. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) [33]
4. David Ferrer (ESP) [19]
5. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [29]
6. Andy Murray (GBR) [16]

by gallery play Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:42 am

What's all this voting for Lajovic? Have you guys given up on this game? Winking

Nadal
Halep
Monfils
Ferrer
Errani Joker
Verdasco

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:14 am

gallery play wrote:What's all this voting for Lajovic? Have you guys given up on this game?

Didn't you know that Lajovic is the only player in the history of RG who hasn't dropped a set?
I only voted for Nadal to jinx him in order to get the all-Serbian final... Whistle

by Autumnleaf Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:38 am

1. Dusan Lajovic - not much to win there with Nadal Big Grin

2. Simona Halep
3. Garcia-Lopez
4. David Ferrer joker - going the safe route here
5. Sara Errani
6. Verdasco with the upset of the day. Was wrong with the Kohlschreiber upset, but it was very close. Thumbs Up

Don't think Murray can do anything against our great No. 1 anyway.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:27 pm

Autumnleaf wrote:1. Dusan Lajovic - not much to win there with Nadal
2. Simona Halep
3. Garcia-Lopez
4. David Ferrer joker - going the safe route here
5. Sara Errani
6. Verdasco with the upset of the day. Was wrong with the Kohlschreiber upset, but it was very close. Don't think Murray can do anything against our great No. 1 anyway.

I think he could, he has beaten Nadal in Slams before, and though currently Murray doesn't look at his best, but neither does Nadal. I don't buy those injury show-offs from Murray, he fakes those to distract his opponent.

Kohli is the kind of player Murray doesn't like, but Nadal... he just might.. especially this not-so-confident version.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:28 pm

Looks like no ones interested in Ferrer-Anderson r4 match... Ferrer should take it in 3.

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by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:38 pm

Rusedaki and the rest of sycophant commentating team on Eurosport can't drool enough over "an absolutely fantastic playing Nadal"...oh how I wish Lajovic would shut them up....

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:41 pm

Amazing to see Ferrer plays that well...I mean running around so much and hitting harder even though he is teh same age of Federer!

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:45 pm

Nice player this Lajovic!

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:47 pm

beautiful flowing BH.

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:49 pm

Duci is striking the ball well, he just needs to setrle down in the match and calm those nerves.
Nadal bludgeoning the ball with all his might and playing his ugliest BH asphyxiating tennis...

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:49 pm

Tenez wrote:Amazing to see Ferrer plays that well...I mean running around so much and hitting harder even though he is teh same age of Federer!

I reckon a fresh Ferrer could do some damage in the QF.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:50 pm

Anderson wins the 3rd.. in TB... Comeone Ferrer.. keep those running legs for Nadal

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:58 pm

Tenez wrote:Nice player this Lajovic!

He looks so real and human, doesn't he?

I wish he had a bit more experience before this match...

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:58 pm

noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:Amazing to see Ferrer plays that well...I mean running around so much and hitting harder even though he is teh same age of Federer!
I reckon a fresh Ferrer could do some damage in the QF.

I though so at the beginning of the tournament...but less and less now. Nadal will outlast him convincingly.

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:03 pm

No-one bagels Lajovic!

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:05 pm

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:Amazing to see Ferrer plays that well...I mean running around so much and hitting harder even though he is teh same age of Federer!
I reckon a fresh Ferrer could do some damage in the QF.
I though so at the beginning of the tournament...but less and less now. Nadal will outlast him convincingly.

But did you see just now how puffed out he was after those few long rallies, missed the next two FHs after that...there is hope!
Worst case scenario, Ferrer is really going to drain him, and make life much easier for Murray...if he gets to the SF.

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:05 pm

Tenez wrote:No-one bagels Lajovic!

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:10 pm

noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:Amazing to see Ferrer plays that well...I mean running around so much and hitting harder even though he is teh same age of Federer!
I reckon a fresh Ferrer could do some damage in the QF.
I though so at the beginning of the tournament...but less and less now. Nadal will outlast him convincingly.

But did you see just now how puffed out he was after those few long rallies, missed the next two FHs after that...there is hope!
Worst case scenario, Ferrer is really going to drain him, and make life much easier for Murray...if he gets to the SF.

But he always look out of breath....even from the first set....but 30s is enough to re-energise him for yet another rally.

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:12 pm

Shame that Lajo has a better length from his BH than FH. A deeper FH would do much more damaged!

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:28 pm

Tenez wrote:Shame that Lajo has a better length from his BH than FH. A deeper FH would do much more damaged!

I'm impressed with his BH length and returning. He's doing well for someone who's never played Nadal or won two consecutive matches on tour before this tournament.
I wish he went down the line with his FH though instead of wasting energy on CC exchanges...
I hope he continues to improve, he has had a lot of encouragement and support from his DC teammates.
It's so hard to come on tour with no money and no tennis federation/network in your own country to support you.

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:29 pm

Tenez wrote:No-one bagels Lajovic!

That was another close one! zen

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:33 pm

Tenez wrote:
Tenez wrote:No-one bagels Lajovic!

That was another close one!

At least he is going out in style...going for difficult shots, I like that!

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:35 pm

noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:Shame that Lajo has a better length from his BH than FH. A deeper FH would do much more damaged!

I'm impressed with his BH length and returning. He's doing well for someone who's never played Nadal or won two consecutive matches on tour before this tournament.
I wish he went down the line with his FH though instead of wasting energy on CC exchanges...
I hope he continues to improve, he has had a lot of encouragement and support from his DC teammates.
It's so hard to come on tour with no money and no tennis federation/network in your own country to support you.

He is a nice stylish player but does not seem to have weapons and that is a bit of a problem on tour.

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:36 pm

I just caught a point of Jankovic-Errani...
That woman is worse than Nadal, should be banned from putting people off tennis!
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by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:38 pm

Tenez wrote:
He is a nice stylish player but does not seem to have weapons and that is a bit of a problem on tour.

There are plenty of those in top 30...he needs a lot of hard work and practice on his game, and more than anything - MATCHES! but you're right...

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:47 pm

noleisthebest wrote:I just caught a point of Jankovic-Errani...
That woman is worse than Nadal, should be banned from putting people off tennis!
Did you see her service motion

Nope will have a look.

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:48 pm

noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:
He is a nice stylish player but does not seem to have weapons and that is a bit of a problem on tour.

There are plenty of those in top 30...he needs a lot of hard work and practice on his game, and more than anything - MATCHES! but you're right...

No I think this is more the case of ranked 80+ and over.

Having no weapon makes the task so easy for Nadal.

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:50 pm

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:I just caught a point of Jankovic-Errani...
That woman is worse than Nadal, should be banned from putting people off tennis!
Did you see her service motion
Nope will have a look.

You need to see the close up of her face, though, camera is not showing it every time, I saw it the other week, scary sight...she opens/gapes her mouth as wide as possible when she hits the ball....

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:54 pm

Tenez wrote:
noleisthebest wrote:
Tenez wrote:
He is a nice stylish player but does not seem to have weapons and that is a bit of a problem on tour.
There are plenty of those in top 30...he needs a lot of hard work and practice on his game, and more than anything - MATCHES! but you're right...
No I think this is more the case of ranked 80+ and over.
Having no weapon makes the task so easy for Nadal.

You are probably right, but I'll still keep my eye on him, I am so proud he's playing with a SBH, coming from a really small suburban town with no tennis courts at all. He clearly loves the game deeply. Rose

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:59 pm

I can't believe it, Errani, the Italian is cheering herself with "vamos"...
I supise her doctor Morales must have taught her that one...

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:07 pm

Tenez wrote:No-one bagels Lajovic!

Never in doubt! Cool

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:09 pm

Nobody, not even the "King of Clay" on Chatrier, I say NOBODY bagels Dusan Lajovic, indeed! Bubbly

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:13 pm

Jankovic receiving MTO on her leg...but she's a bit like Simon, the longer the match goes the tougher she gets.
come on Jelena!!!! diva

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:29 pm

Yes, Errani is Nadal's caricature.

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:27 pm

GG looks dead on his feet, all those 5 setters have caught up with him.
At the same stage of RG last year, Monfils was knocked out by another Spaniard who was living dangerously winning 5 setters - Robredo.

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:38 pm

noleisthebest wrote:GG looks dead on his feet, all those 5 setters have caught up with him.
At the same stage of RG last year, Monfils was knocked out by another Spaniard who was living dangerously winning 5 setters - Robredo.

GG Lopez is going out... nothing left in the tank...

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 5:54 pm

Monfils doesn't need an opponent, he can beat himself up pretty easily.

Looks like Andy is going through which is a good think for the rest of teh tournament. I expected him to be tired....but nowadays...it is a bit irrelevant.

by Tenez Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:10 pm

A talented Spaniard being beaten by a French player the spanish way (bored to death).

Sad to see Monfils playing like that.

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:10 pm

Tenez wrote:Monfils doesn't need an opponent, he can beat himself up pretty easily.

Looks like Andy is going through which is a good think for the rest of teh tournament. I expected him to be tired....but nowadays...it is a bit irrelevant.

He sure is one funny boy...why do it easy when you can complicate it?

by noleisthebest Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:15 pm

Tenez wrote:A talented Spaniard being beaten by a French player the spanish way (bored to death).
Sad to see Monfils playing like that.

Murray next for him. It will be interesting to see who bores who to death in that one.

by truffin1 Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:15 pm

Edberg:

"The French Open isn't so much a priority for Roger, but if he remains fit and a little help with draw, his best tennis is coming and he can win Wimbledon and US Open"

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