Cricketics Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 2nd grandslam for the year 2015 is starting soon. We have qualies starting tomorrow. Looks like lot of Indians in the qualies this time around. As much as 4 indians. Bhambri just became India's highest ranked tennis player. He will be there along with Somdrv, Saketh Myneni and Ram K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I take it the full draw will be on Friday? Can't find a scheduled time for it anywhere. Biggest question of all, which section does Rafa land in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketics Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I take it the full draw will be on Friday? Can't find a scheduled time for it anywhere. Biggest question of all, which section does Rafa land in? Yes, qualies start tomorrow and end on 22nd which is friday. So I believe they will introduce the draw later that evening on Friday after the last round of qualies is done on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raghav_12 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 French Open 2015: Novak Djokovic Favored Over Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer In Latest Betting Odds? http://www.ibtimes.com/french-open-2015-novak-djokovic-favored-over-rafael-nadal-roger-federer-latest-1927433 This could be the year Novak Djokovic hears the roar of the Roland Garros crowd as he lifts La Coupe des Mousquetaires. The prestigious slam award (translated as "The Musketeers’ Trophy") presented to the men’s singles champion of the French Open is the only piece of hardware that’s eluded the world’s No. 1 ranked player. However, with Djokovic swatting away all comers this year with four out of five titles in the Masters series and only two losses this season while perennial French favorite and clay wizard Rafael Nadal underperforming of late, the 27-year-old Serb might finally complete his career slam. Six days before the French begins, Djokovic is a 4/7 favorite over nine-time winner and defending champion Nadal at 9/5, followed by Andy Murray at 7/1 and Roger Federer at 15/1, according to Sportsbook.ag. Based off his performances in the buildup to the French, Djokovic could be in the best position of his already stellar career to unseat Nadal. Djokovic cruised to a 6-4 6-3 victory over rival and No. 2 Federer in the Rome Masters final Sunday in a performance that’s been called “clinical†and “dominate.†It was Djokovic’s third win in his last four meetings with Federer. "I was able to find my way through," Djokovic said after the match. "Roger put a lot of pressure on my service game at 4-4, but I managed to respond well, to gain those break points, move him around the court, and then I played a couple of great points that gave me the set. When you’re a set up, the momentum is shifting to your side and you start to feel better." It was Djokovic’s second title of the year on clay, a feat he’s accomplished on the surface only one other time in 2011 when he won three out of the ATP’s four slams. The French was the only exception that year, but his recent overall success, especially against Nadal, has made him the favorite at Roland Garros. Djokovic has claimed five of his last six matches against Nadal since 2013, with the 2014 French final the only letdown. He most recently swept the Spaniard in straights sets on clay in Monte Carlo last month. Slowed once again by nagging injuries, Nadal plummeted to a 10-year low No. 7 world ranking after falling to Murray in the Madrid finals earlier this month. Yet his success on clay and at the French against Djokovic and the five others ahead of him in the singles rankings are reason enough to believe he can secure a 10th-career title. The 28-year-old Nadal has thwarted Djokovic in both of their matchups in the French finals (2012 and 2014), and he’s beat Murray six out of the seven times they’ve met on clay, including twice at the French. Furthermore, Federer has never managed to oust Nadal at the French, and has two wins in 15 career matches on clay against Nadal. Early Odds Novak Djokovic 4/7 Rafael Nadal 9/5 Andy Murray 7/1 Roger Federer 15/1 Kei Nishikori 18/1 Stan Wawrinka 25/1 David Ferrer 40/1 Tomas Berdych 40/1 Gael Monfils 50/1 Grigor Dimitrov 50/1 It is certain Djokovic is going to win RG this year. He deserves to win as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Biggest question regarding the draw is which section Nadal lands in. That's huge really and I'm excited, so excited. I dont know about you guys but I get most excited for US Open and RG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep1706 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 French Open 2015: Novak Djokovic Favored Over Rafael Nadal' date= Roger Federer In Latest Betting Odds? http://www.ibtimes.com/french-open-2015-novak-djokovic-favored-over-rafael-nadal-roger-federer-latest-1927433 It is certain Djokovic is going to win RG this year. He deserves to win as well. If he wins it, it would be the greatest run from the beginning of a year till RG in the open era. He has pretty much won every tournament he played this year. Quite amazing. BTW Djokovic just crossed Federer's masters 1000 titles tally. Only Nadal is ahead but I am sure he would be crossed soon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketics Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Somdev won his round 1 qualies. He saved a match point to comeback and win. Yuki's game and Ramk's games were suspended due to rain. Yuki is 3-3 in first while Ramk won the first set and is serving to make 4-4 in 2nd set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raghav_12 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 If he wins it' date=' it would be the greatest run from the beginning of a year till RG in the open era. He has pretty much won every tournament he played this year. Quite amazing. BTW Djokovic just crossed Federer's masters 1000 titles tally. Only Nadal is ahead but I am sure he would be crossed soon too.[/quote'] Yes, Djokovic is in red-hot form and repeating exploits of 2011. I have no doubts that he belongs to category of Nadal and Federer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep1706 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 This thread needs to be sticky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelig Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Men: Djokovic, Dark horse: Berdych Women: Sharapova, Dark horse: Navarro ...my picks :om: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/frenchopen/11622372/French-Open-2015-Rafael-Nadal-makes-a-mockery-of-the-rule-book.html You do have to wonder about the Nadal camp if any of the article is true. How the hell can anyone like him makes no sense. Rules are rules but Nadal fans even experts seem to think it's ok. Really hope Novak destroys him if they meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The ATP are responsible for drug testing and everything really. How can they do that properly when they can't even enforce the time rule. Nadal seems to be over and above the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep1706 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Nadal is in Djokovic's quarter. :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep1706 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Murray is in Novak's half. Federer to sneak another FO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep1706 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Made me laugh, Federer after the draw ceremony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep1706 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Nadal after being placed in the same quarter as Djokovic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muloghonto Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 This is one seriously stacked draw in Federer's favor here. On one side of the draw we have Djokovic, Murray, Nadal, Kyrgios, Ferrer, Dimitrov and Goffin On the other side of the draw we have Federer,Nishikori,Berdych,Wawrinka and Monfils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Come on Roger :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 If rumours are correct then Federer will be playing first, Novak's half the next day, even more useful for Federer's half. Despite what appears to be a draw and a schedule heavily in favour of Fed, I can't see him getting to the final. Any number of players can beat him and one of them will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 If rumours are correct then Federer will be playing first' date=' Novak's half the next day, even more useful for Federer's half. Despite what appears to be a draw and a schedule heavily in favour of Fed, I can't see him getting to the final. Any number of players can beat him and one of them will.[/quote'] Monfils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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