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The 2013 In Between Grand Slam Thread

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  • #1002
    yerwanthere123
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,537 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Johnmb wrote: »
    I actually think the US Open is his his best bet. The faster surfaces suit his game best, and the US is still the fastest of the Slams.

    Really? Even faster than the Wimbledon grass?? I doubt that. In fact according to the article I posted a page back (post #987) it was even slower than the Australian Open!

    Anyway I doubt Roger will win another slam but it'd be great if he could. Winning another slam, particularly outside of Wimbledon, at this stage of his career would be a fantastic way to round things off.


  • #1003
    Alfred Borden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,012 ✭✭✭✭Alfred Borden


    Wouldnt it be fantastic if he could win on clay again against rafa? great way to sign ff but will never happen


  • #1004
    Johnmb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭Johnmb


    yerwanthere123 wrote: »
    Really? Even faster than the Wimbledon grass?? I doubt that. In fact according to the article I posted a page back (post #987) it was even slower than the Australian Open!
    The US Open has been the fastest Slam surface for a long time now. In fact, when the new Oz courts were originally put down, Wimbledon became the third fastest (or second slowest) slam courts. They changed the grass a long time ago to a mix that slows the ball more when it bounces, and more compact clay to even the bounces more.


  • #1005
    WaterLily.
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭WaterLily.


    I always thought that the US open was the fastest slam surface as well.

    I hope Federer does well next year, I fear if he doesn't we cold be saying goodbye to him this time next year and I really don't want that to be the case. There would just be such an enormous hole in tennis if he retired! I do think that he has won his last slam though, I wouldn't rule out a last run to a final but I think he has lifted his last slam trophy.

    I suppose we will see where he is at soon enough, I personally don't think the players get half enough time off, it feels like the season just ended!


  • #1006
    yerwanthere123
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,537 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Quelle surprise, Piotr Wozniacki will be travelling with Caroline next season.
    http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/12/piotr-wozniacki-will-travel-caroline/50044/#.UrdSJ_RdXIF

    Nadia Petrova has pulled out of the Australian Open following the death of her mother a few weeks back. Pironkova moves into the main draw. Ferrer has also split from his coach.


  • #1007
    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 23,931 Mod ✭✭✭✭TICKLE_ME_ELMO


    Is it maybe time to start the "2014 In Between Grand Slam Thread"?

    Exhibition tournaments start in a few days. Andy Murray in action on St. Stephen's Day, I believe.


  • #1008
    Rjd2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭Rjd2


    Yessssssssssssssssss:D

    screen-shot-2013-12-19-at-1-17-58-pm.png?w=640&h=608


  • #1009
    yerwanthere123
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,537 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Great news, Roger & Mirka have another baby on the way! :)


  • #1010
    yerwanthere123
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,537 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Hey guys, as qualies for next weeks tournaments are already underway I decided to start the new thread.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057111729


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