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joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
Thu Jan 23, 2014, 01:17 PM Jan 2014

Women's final is set...half of men's final is set...

Great win by Stan...anyone see it? They showed the stats after and it was ridiculously even with winners, errors, 1st serve, etc. The only thing different was Tomas went to the net more. Stan is really focused, should the roid-out fraud get through the final, I am actually feeling good about Stan beating him!

As for the women, I really thought Radswanka would finally break through...I guess Li has to be considered the favorit...

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Women's final is set...half of men's final is set... (Original Post) joeybee12 Jan 2014 OP
been a fascinating tournament so far…. dhill926 Jan 2014 #1
If Roger makes it through, I'd be happy with either man winning... joeybee12 Jan 2014 #2
Same here - TBF Jan 2014 #3
I am exactly where you are on this. MuseRider Jan 2014 #4
All I have to say is: GO STAN! nt TBF Jan 2014 #5
"I was pulling for Radwanska as well." a kennedy Jan 2014 #6
I'd love to see Roger get one more Wimbledon TBF Jan 2014 #7
I got up and watched most of the match MuseRider Jan 2014 #8
Good luck to Stan.....I'd love to see him win a slam. marmar Jan 2014 #9
 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
2. If Roger makes it through, I'd be happy with either man winning...
Thu Jan 23, 2014, 02:06 PM
Jan 2014

Roger's my favorite and his time is running out, but I've always liked Stan and he;s playing so well he deserves at least one GS.

TBF

(32,056 posts)
3. Same here -
Thu Jan 23, 2014, 02:30 PM
Jan 2014

Roger or Stan would be fine. I think Roger would like to win Wimbledon one more time and here's hoping. Looks like Roger and Rafa play really late. I may stay up - we may get a snow day tomorrow anyway ... (craziness - winter storm warnings in Houston due to snow north of the city and sleet predicted where we live overnight)

Li's definitely the favorite - I've never even heard of Cibulkova. How exciting to have some new women break through. I was pulling for Radwanska as well.

MuseRider

(34,108 posts)
4. I am exactly where you are on this.
Thu Jan 23, 2014, 05:15 PM
Jan 2014

I will pull for Roger but be happy for Stan.

Gotta get through Nadal tonight.

Never been crazy about Nadal as you know but there is something different about him this year, can't put my finger on it. It isn't good, it is kinda freaky AND he seems to be losing his hair rather quickly. I never was totally buying into the roid thing with him but maybe.......

I love Li Na (Na Li?) and was pulling for her and Radwanska so I am good there too for the final. I wish Radwanska would get through to a few finals this year.

a kennedy

(29,655 posts)
6. "I was pulling for Radwanska as well."
Fri Jan 24, 2014, 09:02 AM
Jan 2014

Love her style of play....lotsa different shots she plays....not just the long volleys of power hitting but she didn't make it through, and now Roger lost. Oh well, there is always the French for Serena to win.

TBF

(32,056 posts)
7. I'd love to see Roger get one more Wimbledon
Fri Jan 24, 2014, 11:03 AM
Jan 2014

before he retires. He did great getting to the semis after the disaster that was last year.

MuseRider

(34,108 posts)
8. I got up and watched most of the match
Fri Jan 24, 2014, 12:42 PM
Jan 2014

this morning.

I was happy he got this far too, perhaps he is right when he says it will get better since he has a new racquet and a new coach.

I hope he plays as long as he is happy doing it, I will be happy to watch him except I don't think I will ever let myself watch him play Nadal again. It just upsets me to see that. Anyone else and it would be fine but watching Nadal win over Fed is just sad.

marmar

(77,078 posts)
9. Good luck to Stan.....I'd love to see him win a slam.
Fri Jan 24, 2014, 01:22 PM
Jan 2014

But one-handers have a hard time against all of Rafa's topspin. Djokovic is by far the best matchup against him.


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