French Open

[LadyyRedd]

Who's watching? I know there are some tennis fans that will show their faces on this thread!

I'm quite bummed that Davenport and Agassi are both not playing.

I'm rooting for Blake to win the men's side (though, I must admit, I LOVE looking at Nadal!) and Mauresmo to win the women's, so she can get the chance to properly celebrate a win.

Kimya

 

[LadyyRedd]

Anyone?

Kimya

 

[becka]

I have not had much of a chance to watch but I did see some of the Federer match and Kim Clijsters match.

The French Open is my least favorite major so I tend to watch less of it that the other big three.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

im a tennis fan, but havent been watching it--i actually didnt even know it was on!

 

[LadyyRedd]

I knew Blueeyes would see this thread.

The French is my least favorite also, since Americans usually don't get too far into the second week, if they even get there at all.

Kimya

 

[Nala56]

I haven't watched much of the french open yet, but I'll start watching more tomorrow. I love James Blake, I hope he does well, I miss his long hair tho. I hate that Agassi's not playing, I always worry he'll retire soon. I really wanted him to win US open last year and he would have if had played anyone but Federer.

 

[vetrik]

I'm a big tennis fan - my TIVO works overtime whenever there's a major going on! I always feel like I don't have time to do anything else during these 2 weeks. I wish I got the Tennis channel so I could watch it some other times.

The French Open is actually my favorite. I love to watch people playing on clay - I love the sliding, I like the way they have to change the way they move, I like the clay court specialists. I'm sad Agassi isn't there, but I'm sure it's best that he save himself for grass/hard courts and avoid a repeat of him playing at Paris last year - that was hard to watch. I'd much rather see him make a run at the US Open again like he did last year. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to watch much of the French Open yet, I was helping my parents move all weekend. I did watch the Federer match - I was surprised to see him so challenged. I'm hoping for a Federer/Nadal final, with a Federer win. I love Nadal, but I actually think Federer is the underdog if they meet here and I'd love to see someone win the Grand Slam and I believe Federer can do it if he can win the French.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Just flipped to roddick playing..not doing too good!

 

[Darth Cupcake]

I'll be watching as much as I can --- of Roger Federer that is! Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!

 

[Nala56]

Oh My! Roddick's injured ankle is hurting and he withdrew from the match. So sad.

Safin just lost, I love watching him. I love the new hair do!!

 

[LadyyRedd]

Oh My! Roddick's injured ankle is hurting and he withdrew from the match. So sad.

Safin just lost, I love watching him. I love the new hair do!!

I am sad about both of those.

Kimya

 

[LadyyRedd]

I'm officially sad since James Blake is out.

I'm currently rooting for

Women's - Dinara Safina - she made an AWESOME comeback against Maria Sharapova.

Men's - Rafael Nadal

Kimya

 

[Buckalew11]

I'm currently rooting for

Women's - Dinara Safina - she made an AWESOME comeback against Maria Sharapova.

Kimya

I was cheering for her! That was an awesome comeback. She just got in Maria's head, I think!

I haven't watched as much as I wanted to because of the college softball games. But I enjoy watching the French because it moves slower and I think I learn a lot wayching them play. I played today and felt like just watching tennis on TV helps my game!

 

[LadyyRedd]

That would be such an awesome achievement for her if she could take it. I think she has a darn good shot at Kuznetsova, which is her next match. She may have a tough time beating Venus Williams though, if they both get to the semis. I think the hardest match for her will be the finals, if and when. With the chance of Henin-Hardenne, Clijsters, and Hingis being the one to make it, while she's doing well, she'll need to definitely step up her game a bit.

Kimya