2011 French Open!

by **SeanTayla** » Thu, 19 May 2011 17:43

It's never too early to start talking about Grand Slams.

Speaking of which... does anyone think Djokovic will achieve the actual "GrandSlam" this year?

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by **djarvik** » Thu, 19 May 2011 17:54

I think there will be a surprise winner this year.

Rafa - lack of confidence.
Djokovic - wont last.
Federer can't win long matches now.

All three are favorites in my eyes, but someone like Murray or Ferrer can sneak in an important win.

Plus, there are few guys out there that can surprise these three in early rounds. I think someone line Raonic can actually beat Federer in first or second round on clay. Someone like Meltzer can get the better of Djokovic in early rounds....and someone like Golgopolov can confuse the crap out of Rafa.

I am going to go on a limb and say the Roland Garros final wont feature any of the Top 3.

by **Garghamell** » Thu, 19 May 2011 18:14

i'd wager 5 pennies on Verdasco. Saw him play last week (on TV) and he was on fire.

by **djarvik** » Thu, 19 May 2011 18:16

Garghamell wrote:i'd wager 5 pennies on Verdasco. Saw him play last week (on TV) and he was on fire.

One word for ya - Raonic! :lol:

by **Banthasmaker** » Thu, 19 May 2011 20:09

I thought Djoko will lose in Roma but he seems over-cheated this year. I won't be surprised if he lift the title. I won't be more surprised if the final is Nole/Rafa. But who knows? Maybe Ferrer or Murray can create surprise here, as djarvik said.

But Verdasco...haha I like his game but if he won more than 3 matches in RG I'll be surprised! I think Dolgo/Gulbis will both do a good tournament, such as Gasquet, who is able to make a QF this year.

Hope Roddick will be able to play and win one or two matches lol

Update : Roddick just withdraw from RG

by **Coolhand Texas** » Thu, 19 May 2011 20:21

Smart decision by A-Rod. No need to risk anything including confidence before wimby

by **djarvik** » Thu, 19 May 2011 20:27

Coolhand Texas wrote:Smart decision by A-Rod. No need to risk anything including confidence before wimby

You haven't heard yet? Wimbledon is all Raonics. Its decided and confirmed.

by **fedfan** » Thu, 19 May 2011 20:39

I still cannot see beyond Nadal over 5 sets on the Paris clay. Djokovic is going to be getting a lot of spotlights on him and Nadal will be happy with that.

by **NARCOSIS2009** » Thu, 19 May 2011 22:37

Murray has an injury scare atm... he pulled out of some exo in paris because of a strained groin......

by **Chederer** » Thu, 19 May 2011 22:41

i cant see anyone other than Nadal winning this....

by **AUSSIE_FABS** » Thu, 19 May 2011 22:45

I hope murray plays because he played well last tourney's. Just ran into djok and rafa and pushed both of em to edge.

by **SoundfSilence** » Thu, 19 May 2011 22:48

CHEDERER wrote:i cant see anyone other than Nadal winning this....

I can see Djokovic winning this... The man is full of confidence and playing the best of his life. Beating Nadal in 2 straight sets on clay (in two finals!)... Lets face it, the Rome Final, Nadal was never in the match... It was all Djokovic! So what's to stop him winning one more set..?

by **Moralspain** » Thu, 19 May 2011 22:54

i would like to see Murray doing big things in Paris too.
Verdasco should play well there once in his life, he's s a clay specialist and has reached a SF in a Grand Slam, so in theory he's ready and i do hope this is the year, and about the rest of the favorites...yeah no doubt Nole, Rafa, and i guess Fed, will reach the final rounds.

by **Chederer** » Thu, 19 May 2011 23:10

Verdasco is good...i just do not think his movement is there to win a tournament like this...and Sound you are right Djok is full of confidence, but RG is completely different....there will be all types of pressure on him, there will be a lot more sets and from the QF on he will have some tough matches...im pulling for Nole too, but I cant write off Nadal---maybe hes going on a gluten free diet as we speak

by **NARCOSIS2009** » Thu, 19 May 2011 23:46

The thing with verdasco is he cares more about his hair style than his tennis :lol:

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