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Aug 15, 2012 11:40 AM
It's a little early, but with the news of Rafa Nadal withdrawing cause of his knee I figured I'd get it tarted now. This really opens up the draw for whoever gets put into that bracket (I assume Jo-Willy will be the 4 seed).

And not to start this discussion full fledged again, but this is why I don't see Nadal breaking a ton more records. He will be done playing by age 30 with those knees. Completely unlike Fed, who didn't put his body through hell and is still at a VERY high level.

As for the tourney. Would love to see Donald Young or Ryan Harrison make a move to the 2nd week. Would also be great to see Fish in Tsongas bracket with an outside chance at the semis.
Aug 15, 2012 11:40am
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Aug 15, 2012 1:29 PM
Laley23;1247467 wrote:It's a little early, but with the news of Rafa Nadal withdrawing cause of his knee I figured I'd get it tarted now. This really opens up the draw for whoever gets put into that bracket (I assume Jo-Willy will be the 4 seed).

And not to start this discussion full fledged again, but this is why I don't see Nadal breaking a ton more records. He will be done playing by age 30 with those knees. Completely unlike Fed, who didn't put his body through hell and is still at a VERY high level.

As for the tourney. Would love to see Donald Young or Ryan Harrison make a move to the 2nd week. Would also be great to see Fish in Tsongas bracket with an outside chance at the semis.
My thoughts exactly. Although, just curious, what did Nadal do to put his body through hell? Is it his playing style?
Aug 15, 2012 1:29pm
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Aug 15, 2012 3:32 PM
I like Nadal cause he's a lefty - but if not for clay courts we would not be having a discussion about him breaking records. You could say the same about Federer on grass, but he also has multiple titles on other surfaces...i think Nadal has 7 (some ridiculous amount) of French Opens.
Aug 15, 2012 3:32pm
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Aug 15, 2012 8:47 PM
like_that;1247599 wrote:My thoughts exactly. Although, just curious, what did Nadal do to put his body through hell? Is it his playing style?
Yeah. So much strain on his legs with the way he plays. Its commendable, that he never gives up, but he just runs so hard and ungracefully lol. Nothing he does is fluid, and his knees have been an obvious target for concern since he came up.
Aug 15, 2012 8:47pm
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Aug 30, 2012 6:00 PM
Andy Roddick is gonna retire following the tournament
Aug 30, 2012 6:00pm
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Aug 30, 2012 6:11 PM
I'm not surprised. Roddicks best years are behind him. Great career he will be in the tennis hall of fame some day
Aug 30, 2012 6:11pm
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Aug 30, 2012 6:21 PM
WOW, he must have burnt out. He is only 30.
Aug 30, 2012 6:21pm
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Aug 30, 2012 6:26 PM
30 is ancient in tennis years. He has been professional for like 12-13 years.
Aug 30, 2012 6:26pm
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Aug 30, 2012 6:38 PM
gport_tennis;1258175 wrote:30 is ancient in tennis years. He has been professional for like 12-13 years.
Yeah I realize that, but he is still pretty competitive.
Aug 30, 2012 6:38pm
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Aug 30, 2012 8:39 PM
Would you rather play the Gerry weber open for the 14 time or go home and bang Brooklyn Decker?
Aug 30, 2012 8:39pm
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Aug 30, 2012 8:50 PM
gport_tennis;1258262 wrote:Would you rather play the Gerry weber open for the 14 time or go home and bang Brooklyn Decker?
Both?
Aug 30, 2012 8:50pm
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Aug 30, 2012 9:36 PM
Roddick has a career outside of tennis, imo. Not surprised he is leaving. He had maybe 2 years left.
Aug 30, 2012 9:36pm
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Aug 30, 2012 9:47 PM
I liked Roddick glad he got his grand slam when he did.
Aug 30, 2012 9:47pm
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Aug 31, 2012 9:14 AM
Laley23;1258317 wrote:Roddick has a career outside of tennis, imo. Not surprised he is leaving. He had maybe 2 years left.
I would even say he'd only have 1 good year left... injuries have killed him lately. Always wished he could have won more grand slams but he has done a lot to help out the younger American tennis players. Hopefully he can have one last great run and make it and win another US Open.
Aug 31, 2012 9:14am
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Aug 31, 2012 2:29 PM
Originally Posted by Laley23<br />
Roddick has a career outside of tennis, imo. Not surprised he is leaving. He had maybe 2 years left.
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I would even say he'd only have 1 good year left... injuries have killed him lately. Always wished he could have won more grand slams but he has done a lot to help out the younger American tennis players. Hopefully he can have one last great run and make it and win another US Open.
I really felt bad when he lost the 2009 Wimbledon final to Roger in that epic 5 set final. He just hasn't been the same sense
Aug 31, 2012 2:29pm
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Sep 4, 2012 9:55 PM
Heading to tiebreaker in Roddicks first set with Del Potro.
Be a tough one to get thru for Roddick.
Sep 4, 2012 9:55pm
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Sep 4, 2012 10:04 PM
And Sharapova is getting waxed by Bartoli and she is single. Sasha Vujacic ( in my best Stephen A) couldnt hang on to that.
Sep 4, 2012 10:04pm
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Sep 4, 2012 10:18 PM
PPD til tmrw
Sep 4, 2012 10:18pm
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Sep 4, 2012 11:40 PM
Roddick blew a 5-2 lead in the first. If he doesnt win the breaker when they resume, he is gonna kick himself for life (as I dont see him winning the match if he losses it).
Sep 4, 2012 11:40pm
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Sep 5, 2012 12:55 PM
Always thought Kim Clijsters had a nice little rack.
Sep 5, 2012 12:55pm
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Sep 5, 2012 5:27 PM
Not looking good for roddick, down two sets to one right now
Sep 5, 2012 5:27pm
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Sep 5, 2012 8:14 PM
gport_tennis;1262166 wrote:Not looking good for roddick, down two sets to one right now
He gone.
Sep 5, 2012 8:14pm
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Sep 9, 2012 11:14 PM
Nice win by Serena today.
The Djoker vs Murray come on Novak.
Sep 9, 2012 11:14pm
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Sep 10, 2012 4:20 PM
Anyone else not having their CBS show the match? Dr. Phil re-run? Really?
Sep 10, 2012 4:20pm
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Sep 10, 2012 4:24 PM
I had to watch it after it was finished. I woke up expecting to be able to watch that final before football started. Whoever did that was just dumb.
Sep 10, 2012 4:24pm