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 Post subject: The French Open
PostPosted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:54 am 
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I grew up watching men's and women's tennis.

Always want to play on clay.

Solid play, solid commentary going on right now in the men's final.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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I stayed at the Breakers down in Palm Beach, FL for a corporate conference. They had clay courts. One of my coworkers played on them. I played quite a bit of tennis in my day, but I never wanted to play on alternate surfaces.

Clay seems more about body control than hitting the ball. I always hated playing basketball on a slippery, dusty court. I suspect playing tennis on clay would have them same feeling.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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Clay is a predictable surface. I don't think the slippery surface of a basketball court is an apt comparison, especially considering the team vs. individual dynamics of each sport. I played on my share of slippery basketball courts. I always liked the international aspect of tennis Grand Slams and the different surfaces were a part of it.

I enjoyed the CART open-wheel racing series because they raced on road courses, streets, large ovals and short ovals and each required a different approach and mindset.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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Is Djokivic's shirt a nod to Eddie Van Halen?

pittmike, help me out here.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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Such a pleasure watching these 2 guys battle. How lucky are we to see the 3 greatest of all time battling each other?!?!?

I used to not care for Djokovic. But man he has grown on me, and he is so good.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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Indeed. There were incredible rallies throughout.

Some of the returns are mind-blowing when they not only make the return, but turn it into a kill shot.

McEnroe and Carillo do a great job.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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I have always had the utmost respect for my friend Rafa as a person and as a champion. As my greatest rival over many years, I believe we have pushed each other to become better players. Therefore, it is a true honor for me to congratulate him on his 20th Grand Slam victory. It is especially amazing that he has now won Roland Garros an incredible 13 times, which is one of the greatest achievements in sport. I also congratulate his team, because nobody can do this alone. I hope 20 is just another step on the continuing journey for both of us. Well done, Rafa. You deserve it. -Roger Federer


No doubt they have all pushed each other to greater heights than they could have reached on their own.

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Clay court tennis is a beautiful thing to watch. Along with Wimbledon, the French is such a cool change of pace frim the paved surfaces.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
PostPosted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:09 pm 
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Nadal's numbers on clay are just insane, and will never be matched again.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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Furious Styles wrote:
Is Djokivic's shirt a nod to Eddie Van Halen?

pittmike, help me out here.


Just saw this have to look.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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Furious Styles wrote:
Is Djokivic's shirt a nod to Eddie Van Halen?

pittmike, help me out here.


Not really I don’t think.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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RFDC wrote:
Nadal's numbers on clay are just insane, and will never be matched again.


Yeah, one guy winning the same major 13 times is crazy.

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 Post subject: Re: The French Open
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I love watching the majors but all of the grunting drives me nuts.

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