ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy

by noleisthebest Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:24 pm

Yes, it's the last one.

Hard to believe how quick 2012 has gone.

This time last year, Nole was the holder of 3 slams, coming back form his back injury, people were sneering at his going to Paris to pick up the bonus cheque...

Well, this time, he's going there to pick up his number one ranking...sorry Rog ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 1071211947

ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 1071211947

The field as strong as it can be: Federer, Djokovic, Murray Ferrer, Berdych, Tsonga...those who got injured in Basel & Valencia are all ready to roll again....two more places up for grabs at the WTF, so should be fun!

The Draw (Murray in Federer's half):
http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/352/mds.pdf

Order of Play:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/352/op.pdf

I believe Novak needs the semifinal to cement the year end number one ranking.
Two years in a row, sounds good...already!

OH!!!
I can't believe I forgot the song....well if it was Roland Garros it would have to be the old school, but since Paris Bercy like to have a modern twist, this will do ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 583979061

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvvh46t2jug

Just found a peRRRRRRRRfect one for Paris ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 2084913611

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRNA2j2_I7E

by Tenez Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:34 pm

Oh so Its not even in Fed's racquet.....Well....impossible then for Fed.

Why does Fed always get Murray now? (I m not suspecting fowl play btw)

Djoko facing Rao and Delpo....not a gimme.

by noleisthebest Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:40 pm

It would be ridiculously impressive if Fed managed to keep the ranking.
He can't afford to lose a match till the end of the year, plus Nole must play really rubbish.

by Tenez Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:24 pm

Oh so Its not even in Fed's racquet.....Well....impossible then for Fed.

Why does Fed always get Murray now? (I m not suspecting fowl play btw)

Djoko facing Rao and Delpo....not a gimme.

by Johnnn Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:43 pm

Berd/Fed in Quarters yummy.

by gallery play Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:16 pm

Last year Fed served Berdych a masterclass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYNlG3whtbM

100% peak Fed

by paulcz Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:20 pm

Johnnn wrote:Berd/Fed in Quarters yummy.

quite yummy ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 3157886161

That is my wishful pick, Fed will have enough to do with Berd. I am for Berd, that will be a good preparation for DC with Spain. If Berd wins then he can go through Murray to the final with Nole. Final Berd with Nole, would be nice ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 123628122

Berd has already won BNP as his the first Master and this season he plays his best tennis.

by Johnnn Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:33 pm

I will make a prediction,

If Berd and Fed meet in quarters, Fed breaks his racket.

by legendkillar Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:33 pm

Stepanek and Llodra!! Shame it's not Queens ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 3391208243

by noleisthebest Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:37 pm

legendkillar wrote:Stepanek and Llodra!! Shame it's not Queens

Stepanek beat Llodra in the qualies for Basel last Sunday, unbelievable, I know!

by legendkillar Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:38 pm

I hope the the surface isn't anything like the treacle last year ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 1198964535

by noleisthebest Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:40 pm

So, who's going to win? ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 123628122

by Johnnn Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:41 pm

noleisthebest wrote:So, who's going to win?

Berd of course

by Larry Ellison Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:47 pm

Jonty, have you checked out 606v2?
You might like it:
http://www.606v2.com/t36368-is-this-the-strongest-top-8-in-history

by Tenez Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:50 pm

And while you visit V2 Johnn, You'd do us a great service if you stayed there and not come back here!

by Larry Ellison Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:54 pm

Johnn, new members will always be welcomed on v2.
I recognise ja606 has been a bit quiet recently, so that's a good place you could debate on a variety of topics. Thumbs Up

by noleisthebest Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:00 am

Back to Paris....I just want to know one thing:
how on earth are the finalists who will be playing on Sunday and I am expected both players to be WTF qualifiers, to play a Monday match in London?
In short, someone will have to play a match every day form Wednesday to Monday, plus travel., 6 days in a row, a day break (Tuesday) and then another match...

by Johnnn Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:08 am

Tenez wrote:And while you visit V2 Johnn, You'd do us a great service if you stayed there and not come back here!

What's your problem Federinez?

by Johnnn Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:18 am

Do you think Murray and Fed are in the same bracket due to organizers expecting Doger to bail?

by Larry Ellison Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:24 am

Are you joining v2 then?

by Johnnn Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:27 am

I may. thank you for invite.

by noleisthebest Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:03 am

A great new topic on Everything Else Winking

by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sat Oct 27, 2012 7:16 am

Tenez wrote:Oh so Its not even in Fed's racquet.....Well....impossible then for Fed.

Yes. For ending the Year as #1, winning Shanghai was very important. If Murray had won it, Fed's chances would have been better. But still not entirely on his racquet. Its fine, Djokovic has been more consistent throughout the year and the point system reflects exactly that.

Tenez wrote:Why does Fed always get Murray now? (I m not suspecting fowl play btw)

They are now trying to make up for the past.

Tenez wrote: Djoko facing Rao and Delpo....not a gimme.

Take my word, its going to be a walk in the park. Raonic perhaps may lose even before facing Djokovic. And Delpo lacks the variety that can hurt Djokovic. It will take a very good day for Delpo even to match up to Djokovic. Most likely he is in for a toast, just like US open.

But I won't mind eating my own words here.

by noleisthebest Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:45 pm

Federer's skipping Paris Bercy. I am sad, really sad ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 1805953252

"Roger Federer has pulled out of the Paris Masters
starting Monday to rest before the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals
in London.

Federer says "it's the only right decision for me" as "it's just too much" to play in Paris."

by paulcz Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:33 pm

noleisthebest wrote:Federer's skipping Paris Bercy. I am sad, really sad

"Roger Federer has pulled out of the Paris Masters
starting Monday to rest before the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals
in London.

Federer says "it's the only right decision for me" as "it's just too much" to play in Paris."

Yes, it is bad not to see him play in Paris, but otherwise the best thing what he could have done it. The draw was the worst what he could get it. To concentrate on London is really right thing ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 3157886161

by Tenez Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:34 pm

Yes, annoying. Very stupid to squeeze it all at the end.

by Johnnn Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:23 pm

noleisthebest wrote:Federer's skipping Paris Bercy. I am sad, really sad

"Roger Federer has pulled out of the Paris Masters
starting Monday to rest before the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals
in London.

Federer says "it's the only right decision for me" as "it's just too much" to play in Paris."

by gallery play Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:30 pm

Fed had no other choice. It was Shanghai or Paris for him to skip. He chose to go after the 300 weeks record, which makes sense to me.

I've fast forwarded todays final, don't think he looked too tired but 3 weeks in a row is too much for him now.

The 6-0 h2h (2012) against Delpo was a bit flattered, so i'm not surprised Delpo won. It had to happen sometime.

by noleisthebest Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:34 pm

I am glad he is in a position to take the mickey out of this idiotic scheduling.
Shame about tennis fans in Bercy. And us.
Well, at least he's coming to London ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 1071211947

by Tenez Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:56 pm

I did see the first set but it the last 2, it was pretty close if anything Fed had more chance to win that 3rd set having 4 BPs and none against him...but thatwas until he played a poor TB.

by laverfan Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:44 pm

Djokovic now has a clear shot at YE #1 with Federer out of Paris (losing a 1000 points). Perhaps he can win a record seventh WTF after the break.

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:58 pm

In Bercy today:
Anderson (bt Bellucci), Seppi (bt Klizan), Janowcz (bt Kohlschreiber),
Benneteau (bt Troicki), Berlocq (bt Istomin), Granollers (bt Youzhny), Falla (bt. F. Mayer)

Simon playing Baghdatis at the moment.

by legendkillar Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:58 pm

Watching Simon, just a question for the forum. Why has it not happened for Gilly? In 2008 he looked a much more refined version of Murray and posted some big results. Do you think he will kick on?

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:04 pm

Tomorrow:
Chardy - GG Lopez
HPM-Agut (?!)
Stepanek - Llodra
Tsonga - Benneteau
Seppi -Berdych
Melzer - Dimitrov
Janovicz- Cilic
Dolgopolov - Sijsling
Verdasco - Querrey
Andujar/Paire - Nishikori
Wawrinka - Berlock

some interesting matches....

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:06 pm

legendkillar wrote:Watching Simon, just a question for the forum. Why has it not happened for Gilly? In 2008 he looked a much more refined version of Murray and posted some big results. Do you think he will kick on?

He struggled with his injuries a lot.
To me, his game is beautiful to watch. I like his ball-striking and his counter-punching game because it's clean and intelligent. He comes forward more often than he is given credit for.

by legendkillar Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:11 pm

I must admit I have always had a soft spot for Simon. When he came through with Murray in 2008, I thought he was the better player. He has been unlucky with injuries.

With legs like his you know he ain't doping Winking

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:16 pm

legendkillar wrote:
With legs like his you know he ain't doping

and you know who is ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 1071211947

Paire playing Anduhar after the Simon Baghdatis match.

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:56 pm

Super match from Simon, should be serving for it in a minute, Baghdatis looking so slow and useless.....

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:13 pm

Paire time ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 2774444739

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:47 pm

Paire is such a pleasure to watch. All he needs to do is improve that second serve, by quite a bit.
Just fantastic, the Spanish basher looks so boring and predictable...

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:07 pm

Beatiful set of tennis from Paire, some spectacular pots/shots, 6:3.
C'mon Ben, do it in straights, yoiu've got Nishi the grinder tomorrow ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 3391208243

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:23 pm

I'm beginning to feel sorry for Anduhar - he is completely tragic at the moment....Paire on the other hand...magical ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 151447854

a reall kitten with the ball ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 3228224384

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:28 pm

Poor Anduhar....that volley I mean.... ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 2786941968

quite a hilarious match in many ways.

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:32 pm

Anduhar looks at the ground and frowns at "bad" bounces...or maybe looking for a crack to open and swallow him...

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:47 pm

And the super-lovely Paire wins 6:3 6:4. Really enjoyed the match, it has a bit of everything, real fun ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 4052418255

by noleisthebest Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:18 pm

Novak flew to Serbia and back to Paris today.
He visited his dad who was taken to hospital with severe backache yesterday.
I hope it's not serious and it does not affect Nole's play in Bercy ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 1371890812

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by laverfan Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:32 am

noleisthebest wrote:Novak flew to Serbia and back to Paris today.
He visited his dad who was taken to hospital with severe backache yesterday.
I hope it's not serious and it does not affect Nole's play in Bercy

Novak Djokovic might withdraw from the Paris Masters to ensure he is fit for the ATP World Tour Finals in London next week. The Serb, who has clinched the year-end No. 1 ranking, canceled a meet-and-greet session with fans on Monday as he wasn't ''feeling well.''

http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/paris-masters-novak-djokovic-considers-withdrawl-sickness-julien-benneteau-wins-102912

by laverfan Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:48 am

legendkillar wrote:I must admit I have always had a soft spot for Simon. When he came through with Murray in 2008, I thought he was the better player. He has been unlucky with injuries.

Simon has two famous victories over Federer in 2008 (TMC and Canada) (mono year for Federer perhaps) and that famous AO 5-setter with Federer (again). He was one of the few players who had a winning h2h against Federer till AO balanced it at 2-2.

He has 5 titles on each of clay and HC. He also has the now famous/notorious 61-shot (or is it 54-shot) rally on clay with Monfils, IIRC.

The USO 2012 match against Fish was not what I expected from him with an 84mph first serve and 69mph second serve.

I also recall his match against Nadal @USO when he had just become a father. In his post-match interview he said he was appy to either win or lose. Winking

legendkillar wrote:With legs like his you know he ain't doping

Is Murray doping with legs like that? Just kidding, LK. Hug

(@Veejay - I do not suspect any players. Winking

).

by legendkillar Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:52 am

Is Murray doping with legs like that? Just kidding, LK. (@Veejay - I do not suspect any players. ).

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Being open minded I could understand any 'suspicions' I recall the story at Wimbledon that in his left ankle he only has 1 ligament instead of the 3. I didn't think it was physically possible to play sport let alone professional tennis.

by legendkillar Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:58 am

Dolgo, Stan, Paire and Tsonga all in action today. Also Llodra and Stepanek. What a day of tennis in store for all.

Oh arseholes I forgot the magic of Sky + ATP MASTERS 1000: Paris Bercy 49141995

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