theentomologist Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I think his overall game is better now though. His confidence is sky high too and he knows he can beat anyone on the day. He should be better on the clay because he does have a decent game for it. Part of his trouble was down to the fact that he didn't have the stamina to slug it out for twenty strokes a rally with these guys. But now he knows he can match any of them physically. He's definitely a potential grand slam winner. It's not going to be on clay as long as Nadal stays healthy but he's not far away. Maybe he will end up another Colin Montgomery though. He's unlucky he is around during the Nadal/Federer era. Those two are magnificent players. there did seem to be some aggassi esque points. you know the ones, no necessarily winning them, but tipsarovic virtually needed oxygen after them. thing is that works for a while but v rafa andy will be the one needing oxygen unless he changes tactic for that one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 are tips sunglasses strictly legal? or is it only if they fall off mid point that its a problem. This is open to SD's correction but I believe that there is a let the first time they fall off, next time you are docked a point and every subsequent time thereafter, but I'm far from 100% on that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 ... unless he changes tactic for that one. But thats what Murray does best! He varies his game depending on who he is playing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theentomologist Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 But thats what Murray does best! He varies his game depending on who he is playing. this is true. but having watched nadal hewitt yesterday, murrays best tactic maybe hit the ball back and hope for the best! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theentomologist Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Djokovic out. Good news for the rankings. never like him since the whole, "what his ranking, whats my ranking" nonsense at the aussie open a while back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkmedal Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Taken the first set against Cilic. Looking good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Second set to Murray. Edited May 31, 2009 by Ludo *1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Has Murray broken yet another opponent? He should be a bit more gentle with them! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theentomologist Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 soderling is a set up on nadal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Now a set up, and has broken back to make it 5-5 in the second. Interesting if he holds serve here - pressure on Nadal! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nadal wins the tie break. But Soderling is putting up an almighty fight. Only Nadals second set lost in 3 years at roland Garos. Good win for Murray however, could he get further Gonzalez is a good player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Soderling deservedly 2-1 up, Nadal is playing total bobbins and Soderling is hitting his forehand magnificently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theentomologist Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 soderling 2 sets to 1 interestingly is soderling that good a player by which I mean does he have a good record/history? I recognise the name but not for winning anything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 soderling 2 sets to 1 interestingly is soderling that good a player by which I mean does he have a good record/history? I recognise the name but not for winning anything. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Soderling 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I knew there was something about Soderling going around the back of my mind, I remember now him winding up Nadal about the amount of time he took between points. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theentomologist Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) I knew there was something about Soderling going around the back of my mind, I remember now him winding up Nadal about the amount of time he took between points. ahhhhh. is he the guy who made fun of the picking shorts out bum thing? oh dear he's in for it now then. edit: and he's still hanging in there -just broke back to 2-1 back on serve in the 4th. edit edit: 3-1 soderling! top half of the draw (the murray half) blown wide open! Edited May 31, 2009 by theentomologist 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Cheerio Rafa. Brilliant stuff from Soderling, blows the entire draw open now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Nadal out! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Any money Murray gets put out by Gonzalez now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Soderling was superb today. Couldnt believe what I was seeing! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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