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sokk · 24th Jan 2010, 10:04 PM

Are you watching? It's one of the biggest events in tennis, a grand slam tournament.

I'm rooting for Nadal

Who are you rooting for?

mattypants · 24th Jan 2010, 10:08 PM

i havent been able to watch any tenny tournys recently, but i guess nadal fan here

partietraumatic · 25th Jan 2010, 02:25 AM

Murray!!!

Steve · 25th Jan 2010, 05:38 AM

woohoo tennis!

GoBabyGoGo · 25th Jan 2010, 07:18 PM

yes! ive only watched a couple of matches so far but finals coming up this weekend WOOHOO! and i just always seem to go for the under-dog

Ander Blue · 25th Jan 2010, 07:34 PM

Come on Novak Djokovic!!! It's him and Roddick for me

Mirko · 25th Jan 2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ander Blue

Come on Novak Djokovic!!! It's him and Roddick for me

Oh, another Novak fan!

I have a hard time deciding between Novak and Roger.

Ander Blue · 25th Jan 2010, 08:42 PM

Well, Roger is fun to watch - but I think he just knows that he's going to win. I feel like he has that whole pompous attitude going on. Also - Novak, aside from being awesome, he's drop dead gorgeous!!! hmm... I think this deserves a trip to the hot guy thread...

Windowlicker · 25th Jan 2010, 08:46 PM

I have high hopes for Tsonga, now that Del Potro was eliminated.

sokk · 25th Jan 2010, 10:21 PM

I said I like Nadal, but I also really like Verdasco. Too bad he lost the match against Davydenko, but he is a really good player. Verdasco was just unlucky with the draw.

Mirko · 25th Jan 2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ander Blue

Also - Novak, aside from being awesome, he's drop dead gorgeous!!!

Not to give anything away....but

Yeah, I like the way Roger Federer plays. He has some amazing shots. But you are right about him having a pompous attitude. I guess the success is getting a bit to him.

partietraumatic · 26th Jan 2010, 03:35 AM

Nadal is out! Had to retire injured from his match with Murray. Murray was out-playing him anyway

C'mon Andy!!!

Jeimuzu · 26th Jan 2010, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by partietraumatic

Nadal is out! Had to retire injured from his match with Murray. Murray was out-playing him anyway

C'mon Andy!!!

Murray was 3-0 up in the third set, with a 2-0 lead in sets, so yeah, injury or not, Murray had that in the bag.

So, it looks like Murray vs Cilic in the semi, with Tsonga to play Djokovic and Federer to play Davydenko.

How do we reckon this'll go?

Jonah 4 · 26th Jan 2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sokk

Are you watching? It's one of the biggest events in tennis, a grand slam tournament.

I'm rooting for Nadal

Who are you rooting for?

I guess Murray on the men's and on the women's I would like to see Venus win. Although it would be cool for one of the Chinese players to win the slam, seeing how that has never happened.

TriBi · 26th Jan 2010, 03:38 PM

Federer v Davydenko could be interesting. On form Roger should win - but Davydenko now knows he can beat him. Nikolay is always unpredictable.

I would love to see Tsonga beat Djokovic again (since he lost the final to him he is 4-2 in front). I love the power and the passion of the guy. I don't think I shall ever forget his semifinal demolition of Nadal, when he was still an unseeded player. If he plays like that he could beat anyone.

Cilic is where I though Del Potro would be. Similar players tho Cilic has had less big match experience. Cilic may also be tired and Murray has played himself into seemingly superb form through the tournament.

The final - I don't know. I would tend to think Federer v Murray tho' I would like to see Tsonga there too. I like all three, so it would be hard for me to know who to cheer for.

For the women, I'd be surprised if it weren't Serena v Justine. Questions then are - is Justine back to her best (and fully match fit) and is Serena's 'injury' a possible problem? I tend to think Serena will be too strong, but who knows?

Should be some outstanding tennis still to come tho'.

12tonowhere · 26th Jan 2010, 03:54 PM

Uber Allez Roger!!!! He is clearly the best ever, and when it comes down to it I just want to see great tennis and the best person win, 9 out of 10 times that is Roger!

On the womans side I want to see Serena win, she is amazing! but if not her I would like to see Venus win, they are the only two in the womans game who are even worth the mention. They have it all!

Mirko · 26th Jan 2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TriBi

Federer v Davydenko could be interesting. On form Roger should win - but Davydenko now knows he can beat him. Nikolay is always unpredictable.

I would love to see Tsonga beat Djokovic again (since he lost the final to him he is 4-2 in front). I love the power and the passion of the guy. I don't think I shall ever forget his semifinal demolition of Nadal, when he was still an unseeded player. If he plays like that he could beat anyone.

Cilic is where I though Del Potro would be. Similar players tho Cilic has had less big match experience. Cilic may also be tired and Murray has played himself into seemingly superb form through the tournament.

I think they are great match-ups because each of these matches are in some ways unpredictable. I mean Federer has lost to plenty of other players, and as you said, Davydenko is unpredictable. I would like to see Djokovic win the Australian Open though.

On the women side, I'm impressed with the Chinese players. I'm disappointed with Kim Clijsters performance. I thought she would do better given her impressive win at the US Open.

Jeimuzu · 27th Jan 2010, 11:56 AM

So, Tsonga-Federer, and Murray-Cilic.

Hopefully Murray will overcome Cilic, and then he'll get beat by Federer in the final.

Hahaha

partietraumatic · 27th Jan 2010, 06:40 PM

i really really reallyyyy hope murray wins the whole thing.

It would be so good to see a british player actually win a grandslam! He's the player in form, but ive learnt to expect failure from british sportsmen lol...its the best way, otherwise you just get disappointed

24th Jan 2010, 10:04 PM	#1
sokk EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: The closet is my friend Location: Norway Age: 24 Posts: 312 Join Date: Dec 2009	Australian Open Are you watching? It's one of the biggest events in tennis, a grand slam tournament. I'm rooting for Nadal Who are you rooting for?

24th Jan 2010, 10:08 PM	#2
mattypants Chacun à son goût Full Member Gender: male/garçon/hombre Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some friends Some family and the lesbians Location: Los angeles, Ca Posts: 2,733 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Australian Open i havent been able to watch any tenny tournys recently, but i guess nadal fan here __________________

25th Jan 2010, 02:25 AM	#3
partietraumatic A gay heteropolitan? Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Enough for now Location: Oxford and Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Australian Open Murray!!! __________________ 'Im not your toy and this isn't another girl meets boy'

25th Jan 2010, 05:38 AM	#4
Steve EC's Soldier! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Sargeant sexual Out Status: whoever asks Location: Born in australia, but now living some where else Age: 21 Posts: 2,273 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Australian Open woohoo tennis! __________________ Soldier " there is no room for that in my pocklet" commander " if there is room in your heart then there in your pocket" Soldier " i cant fit my gf in there" -r " have you tried ? until you try you dont know"

25th Jan 2010, 07:18 PM	#5
GoBabyGoGo Music Nerd. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: 99% Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 433 Join Date: May 2007	Re: Australian Open yes! ive only watched a couple of matches so far but finals coming up this weekend WOOHOO! and i just always seem to go for the under-dog __________________ "If I were you, I'd have sex with me!"

25th Jan 2010, 07:34 PM	#6
Ander Blue feeling comfy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Copenhagen, Denmark (normally Troy, New York) Age: 22 Posts: 428 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: Australian Open Come on Novak Djokovic!!! It's him and Roddick for me __________________ Re-examine all you have been told.... Dismiss what insults your soul. ~ Walt Whitman

25th Jan 2010, 08:42 PM	#8
Ander Blue feeling comfy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Copenhagen, Denmark (normally Troy, New York) Age: 22 Posts: 428 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: Australian Open Well, Roger is fun to watch - but I think he just knows that he's going to win. I feel like he has that whole pompous attitude going on. Also - Novak, aside from being awesome, he's drop dead gorgeous!!! hmm... I think this deserves a trip to the hot guy thread... __________________ Re-examine all you have been told.... Dismiss what insults your soul. ~ Walt Whitman

25th Jan 2010, 08:46 PM	#9
Windowlicker Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: 3 friends Age: 23 Posts: 61 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Australian Open I have high hopes for Tsonga, now that Del Potro was eliminated.

25th Jan 2010, 10:21 PM	#10
sokk EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: The closet is my friend Location: Norway Age: 24 Posts: 312 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: Australian Open I said I like Nadal, but I also really like Verdasco. Too bad he lost the match against Davydenko, but he is a really good player. Verdasco was just unlucky with the draw.

26th Jan 2010, 03:35 AM	#12
partietraumatic A gay heteropolitan? Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Enough for now Location: Oxford and Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Australian Open Nadal is out! Had to retire injured from his match with Murray. Murray was out-playing him anyway C'mon Andy!!! __________________ 'Im not your toy and this isn't another girl meets boy'

26th Jan 2010, 03:38 PM	#15
TriBi Cheers! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Location: DownUnder Posts: 3,899 Join Date: Dec 2004	Re: Australian Open Federer v Davydenko could be interesting. On form Roger should win - but Davydenko now knows he can beat him. Nikolay is always unpredictable. I would love to see Tsonga beat Djokovic again (since he lost the final to him he is 4-2 in front). I love the power and the passion of the guy. I don't think I shall ever forget his semifinal demolition of Nadal, when he was still an unseeded player. If he plays like that he could beat anyone. Cilic is where I though Del Potro would be. Similar players tho Cilic has had less big match experience. Cilic may also be tired and Murray has played himself into seemingly superb form through the tournament. The final - I don't know. I would tend to think Federer v Murray tho' I would like to see Tsonga there too. I like all three, so it would be hard for me to know who to cheer for. For the women, I'd be surprised if it weren't Serena v Justine. Questions then are - is Justine back to her best (and fully match fit) and is Serena's 'injury' a possible problem? I tend to think Serena will be too strong, but who knows? Should be some outstanding tennis still to come tho'.

26th Jan 2010, 03:54 PM	#16
12tonowhere Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Dont even know who knows these days Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 23 Posts: 44 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: Australian Open Uber Allez Roger!!!! He is clearly the best ever, and when it comes down to it I just want to see great tennis and the best person win, 9 out of 10 times that is Roger! On the womans side I want to see Serena win, she is amazing! but if not her I would like to see Venus win, they are the only two in the womans game who are even worth the mention. They have it all!

27th Jan 2010, 11:56 AM	#18
Jeimuzu Wreck Cognition Full Member Gender: Heterogametic Orientation: Rawr. Out Status: 99% out. Location: Middlesbrough Age: 23 Posts: 1,744 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Australian Open So, Tsonga-Federer, and Murray-Cilic. Hopefully Murray will overcome Cilic, and then he'll get beat by Federer in the final. Hahaha __________________

27th Jan 2010, 06:40 PM	#19
partietraumatic A gay heteropolitan? Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Enough for now Location: Oxford and Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Australian Open i really really reallyyyy hope murray wins the whole thing. It would be so good to see a british player actually win a grandslam! He's the player in form, but ive learnt to expect failure from british sportsmen lol...its the best way, otherwise you just get disappointed __________________ 'Im not your toy and this isn't another girl meets boy'

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