Tennis!

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Yeah he was brought up on clay apparantly so it's definitely his top surface.

There's something amusing about his press conference - I kinda like the fact he hardly said anything and didn't really converse witht he press.

[Chris the Human]

No surprise to see Phillipousis go out without much of a fight. I remember when he was actually half decent, now we're supposed to rely on Lleyton for our tennis glory - and he's a prize ass.

I can't see Federer losing it, truth be told. Women's tennis is far more open atm, especially with the injuries. Would like to see Sharipova or Clijsters take it out.

[the wall breaker]

I can see Federer winning the tournament, probably beating Hewitt in the semis, but Hewitt has to start playing better soon or he wont make it to the semis. Heres to hope that James Blake has a good run in the tournament.

On the womens side it is pretty much open, I want Sharapova to win, but there are a lot of players who are capable of winning it, Williams, Clijsters, Henin Hardenne. I don't think Davenport has a chance of winning. Hingis can go a few round but will not be a real threat.

[FLiam]

I hate Henman, I hate Murray, they make me break things.

I'm cheering for Chela, even though he has zero chance of winning.

[hugobomb]

I'm just glad to see Hingis make a return, she was fav of mine when I was younger so it's nice to see her back

[naiwf]

There really hasn't been many interesting matches from what I've seen on the ESPN2 coverage aside from Hewitt nearly gagging in the 1st round and Venus getting bounced on the first day. Hopefully things start to get better with the next round starting tomorrow.

[Hardcore Weapon Smasher]

Hewitt's out! I proclaim this Juan Ignacio Chela Day.

[Mongrel]

Thankyou God! Fuck off Hewitt you arrogant wanker.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Yay for Hingis again!

Beating the Finnish girl 6-1, 6-1.....Domination and I love it!

[IAceI]

Murray should watch his mouth before everyone turns against him, he needs to realise if he's going to blame something else when he loses the British public will turn on him so quickly.

Boy can we British change allegiences quickly.

[naiwf]

The Williamses are gone and I'm ecstatic. Of the remaining women in the draw I'd really like to see Hingis, Clijsters or Davenport win, but I'm sticking with Justine because she seems the strongest of the bunch when combining mental toughness and physical fitness.

Looks like Federer/Roddick in the final now that Ginepri and Blake are out. I doubt Ljubicic troubles Roddick, but I'd just like to see him get stomped in the final by Federer just to crush his self esteem again.

Edited January 20, 2006 by naiwf27

[IAceI]

Ljubcic is my non-Federer pick and has been since Monday. My tennis coach picked Ancic. Pwned him.

Clijsters won't win it, she's too hurt.

Hingis could, but doubt she will not this soon.

Davenport is all like "FINAL!!!!!!" and screws it up (see: Wimbledon)

Henin-Hardenne is a smart choice.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

As Henin was my back-up favourite while Hingis was out for the last few years, she'd be my back-up result....But Hingis is looking very slick and I'd LOVE to see her beat Sharapova if the draw allows that...

[naiwf]

Baghdatis is my hero for the day as he bounced Rod-dick pretty handily. The bottom half of the draw was a basic layup for Andy and of course he gagged again. Federer's road to the title just got that much easier unless he ends up facing Nalbandian in the final.

No matter what happens between now and the end of the tourney I'm happy since neither Williams sister nor the most overrated player on the men's tour will be adding to their GS collections (Y)

Edited January 22, 2006 by naiwf27

[gunnar hendershow]

I'm pretty pissed I fell asleep halfway through Roddick's choke... ah well. At least he lost.

Well, I'm assuming Federer will just storm to the title now... Nalbandian is the only person who can beat him and I just don't see that happening.

[hugobomb]

Hingis beat S.Stosur 6-1 7-6 4th round

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Excellent, no more Roddick and much more Hingis....A good tennis mood for me today!

[naiwf]

My only hope is that at least ONE of the Women's QF matches is close since only 2 of the 8 in the previous round were (Clijsters went to a tiebreak set against Schiavone as did Hingis & Stosur).

I think Henin-Hardenne beats Lindsay in straight sets something like 6-4, 6-2, Sharapova blows Petrova off of the court 2 and 2, Schnyder beats Mauresmo in 3 lopsided sets (something like 6-2, 1-6, 6-2) because a GS trophy is Mauresmo's kryptonite, and Hingis pulls off the upset in 3 over Clijsters because she'll make Kimmy run a lot.

On the men's side I'm guessing Federer, Kiefer, Nalbandian & Baghdatis make it to the Semis, all in 4 sets. The last couple of rounds should be sick on both sides though.

[IAceI]

Hingis 6-1, 7-6 Stosur

Hardly anything to be thrilled about considering during Stosur's last round match Hingis left after one match more or less because she saw her as no challenge. 7-6 is no good but I hope she does well.

Lets not forget the other great Swiss female, Patty Schynder, go her and he brilliant win over Myskina. Yay.

Roddick is out, but I reckon he would have lost to Nalbandian anyways. Federer versus Nalbandian in the final, four sets.

[gunnar hendershow]

I cannot wait for Dabydenko and Federer... should be great. Oh, and more Hingis is always good. I'm actually rooting agaisnt Clijsters in the name of Martina (One of my all-time favorites). The tournament's winner will be decided in the Henin-Hardenne and Davenport match I think though.