Roddick seems frustrated he can't return Nole's serve better. He just bashed those returns.

Karen, this is why I didn't want to see Bammer win, we could be watching a repeat of the great final that JJ and Serena gave us at the opening last year. 90% of her points came from Serena's errors, she hit 9 winners.

Bagel time

I'm so sick of this Howie Mandel ad.

Nole is serving well so far, and he holds again at 30 to go up 3-2. There were 3 unreturned serves in that last game, and a good lob that just hit the line. It looked to me like it could have been a little lucky, but anyway.

And 6-0 it is for Jelena in the first set.

"Hey, how about some lurve for Jo ?!?!?! Too much to ask, atm :-). He just took down the monster!!! Yaba daba dooo!!! First set was awesome all the way. And, he never lost a point on his serve in either TB. Clutch baby."

Amen, Pspace. Love the Fed but he can't win em all & if he has to lose let it be to Tsonga--IMO. Take it all the way Jo-Willy!

Team EVIL is either playing like crap or the Bryans are too hot for anyone today. 6-0, winning 2/3rd of the points.

When JJ was at her best she rarely made errors very sound on both side. Bammer needs a big assist to beat a top player because she doesn't have a serve or a weapon.

Who is Bammer?

i was about to go on that train babe, but then i forgot i need to root for RAndy FTW!

Yes, Jo-Willy for the tournament win, please! Though his current level doesn't look steady enough to me. I'd love to be proven wrong though.

Samantha: Bammer's H2H vs Serena is 2-0. Was it luck or talent?

Murray FTW

Hey Whitney and Kristy!!

Both guys look pretty sharp so far, looks like it's going to be a good match...which means more frazzle, haha.

I'm not a huge fan of the "tablecloth shirt" as gaul called it (I think). I like it in white better than black though. But it's definitely not the worst I've seen (though I wish he didn't have a navy hat on with a black shirt...Brooklyn should get him to change that!!!)

Andy holds at to get to 3-3. After a long return and a long FH from Nole to start the game, he had a clear advantage, and made good use of it, with a FH winner and a great swing volley, in spite of making a DF

BEAUTIFUL shot by Andy!!!!!!!!!

Wow, he gets the overhead back into the open court. Andy is playing very well.

Karen, Bammer didn't take Serena out, Serena with44 UE took herself out. I watched that match, Bammer hit a total of 9 winners and got the ball back while Serena exploded on the court. Here is Bammer's record, lost first round in the AO, second round in FO and first round of Wimbldon.

So it was luck?

Carnap,it was luck=P hehe

linz, I agree about the shirt -- not too bad. mckacron's line was good about Tony Soprano.

This is going to be awesome! They're both playing lights out.

Bammer on the board at long last

"I wish he didn't have a navy hat on with a black shirt."

Oh is it black? Even worse.. I thought it was two different colors of blue.

WOO HOO Roddick

Yess!!!!! Andy breaks.

Roddick breaks with a nice running FH winner.

holy crap that was a GREAT shot to break. nole no chance on that one. nole's going to kick himself for that..

WOW!!!! Roddick hits an AWESOME shot to break first!!!!

Was that Andy - who hit that winning forehand on break point. OMG

Heckuva pass by Roddick for the break. Now let's consolidate.

That was a nice way to get the break by Andy. If he wins the first set, I’ll cheer for him but I do rather what Nole to win.

The Chronicles of Riddick continue.

Jeez, sweet passer!

what a ridiculously good passing shot from A-Rod!

and it seems like Ferd totally made an appearance today. Congrats to Jowili.

Excusez moi?

And Roddick breaks to go up 4-3, after a brilliant FH passing. He sure has gotten faster in this season. That was Lestat-like.
Nole didnt get any cheap points with his serve in that game, as he had done in all the previous ones, and he was just too irregular. Played a couple of good points, but also hit an OH to the side where Roddick was waiting and got passed, and made 2 UFEs: a FH and a BH slice that went long.

cincy link?

Know what--don't bother I've had my fill of those rotten matches.

I'm well aware of that fact Carnap, but I also know what Bammer's record is in the majors and I have seen her play many times. And for that reason I said JJ would take her out in two easy sets. Clearly when you give a player 44UE, you're providing a HUGE assist in the match.

Pffft. I get home just in time to see Nole broken. Come ON Nole!

I was SURE that Roddick's shirt was black until you guys started questioning it...I mean, I've been wrong before =)

COME ON ANDY, CONSOLIDATE THE BREAK!!!!!!!!

uhoh..... BP Djokovic.....

*holds breath*

Can someone please tell BG to Shut the F^ Up! Must he always talk?

Oh nooo. Andy missed that dropper. break point.

You keep dropping these short and feed his forehands, Nole. You can go home soon.

Don't know if its the marriage or new coach or both, but Andy has calmed the hail down in the past year.

No linz, the shirt IS black -- the hat is blue. The color doesn't bother me but I wish he didn't always wear a hat.

Yay!! Andy leads 5 - 3.

Yeo--Roddick believes more.

Roger out, RAndy all the way!

Yay - I'm glued to my teletube, amazing the point RAndy won to break the Djoker to go up 4-3 (and now 5-3!)

Hey linz - Definitely looks navy to me.

Poor BG - He is clearly still traumatized from all those times Muzz used to berate him during matches.

Yes. Gilbert always talks. Unless he's courtside - where he still talks, but not as much. Put Cahill back in the booth!

Andy holds after saving a BP,closing the game with an ace, and goes up 5-3. I think Nole should have done more in that game, as Andy didnt really hurt him much with his serve, except in 2 crucial points: the BP and the last one. But Nole didnt get a distinct advantage from the points that were neutral rallies, as he should in my opinion.

Babe: It's not just that he can't STFU, it's all drivel.

"Poor BG - He is clearly still traumatized from all those times Muzz used to berate him during matches."

sblily - that used to be my favorite part of Muzz's matches.

Thank you, Mr. Rick, for your 6:57. I was just chuckling at how the Slams were OK as the only important things for Fed to one or two of the same posters who blasted Serena because, in their view, she felt that way. Well, I guess she has only 11 Slam titles. LOL

I am also glad that Roger said that he came to WIN the tourney, not to just get a few matches under his belt, as some are claiming that he did.

I think that Roger is serious about achieving his third and last goal for the year, ending 2009 as the #1 player. And tanking a quarterfinal MS match does not make sense in that scenario -- especially when you've brought your wife and very young daughters all the way to Canada for the tourney (which some KAD hilariously dubbed a "two-bit" tourney).

"He didn't look injured to me." Got another smile from this line from the presser. Dr. Federer strikes again!!! :) Reminds me of some comments Roger made after a match with Rafa in which Rafa was clearly injured.

Amen--Whitney. My ears are burning. No wonder he keeps getting fired--can't keep it zipped for any length of time.

And now he's down a break, Nole goes back to playing solid serve games and getting several easy points with his serve, with some aces included. It might be too late, though. Roddick is up 5-4 and will serve for the 1st set next.

Imagine the horror of Gilbert and Gimelslob doing commentary in the same booth. Somebody pass me a gun; I'd want to "do an Elvis" on my TV.

wow. andy owes that netcord a GE!

Hey sblily!!! Well, he usually has a very basic black and white kit for the summer, so navy would be a departure....

And Whitney, I totally agree- as cheesy as it sounds, he seems to have really found his "center".

I think Roger lost his concentration & just couldn't get it back. In his mind he was already in the locker room--he forgot the dangerous bull-dozer across the net. It happens!

Holy mother of god WTF ? happen to federer i left tw and he was 5-1 up in the 3 yes 5-1 up!!!!!!! and lost the match is that seriuos or im dreamin woowwww just completly shock

arggh and for my luck espn latinamrica is still showin golf !!!!! WTF like 5 hour sof golf when a great match is on arghhhh

what a afternnon
at least flavia won still waht a ¡n afternoon

Come on Andy. Don't let up!

"Imagine the horror of Gilbert and Gimelslob doing commentary in the same booth. Somebody pass me a gun; I'd want to "do an Elvis" on my TV."

carnap please, I just had dinner.

Some players play their whole lives unfortunately just to say that they beat a Williams. Sounds obnoxious but it is so true. Novak is huffing and puffing out there. He is sucking air big time

Oh man, I held my breath that point...

Wow--good on ya, RAndy.

I'd root for Nole if he were playing anyone but RAndy today. Sorry, Nole. :(

well that was quick, nice efficient set there.

well-- not surprised. this is gonna be a straight set drubbing im afraid.

Wow, I wake up from my nap to find Roddick takes the first set. C'mon Andy!

Andy holds at 30 and wins the 1st set, 6-4. I felt that Nole was unlucky in that game, as the netcord screwed him out of the 1st point, that he had completely dominated. Still, he got to 30 all, playing 2 good rallies, but when he had the chances to get a BP, he sent a FH way long. And then missed the next return and the set was over.
I dont feel Andy has been superior in this set. He hasnt even won more easy points with his serve, if i'm not wrong, but Nole has made some ill-timed errors and wrong decissions in important points that cost him the set. Still much tennis to play in my opinion.

Looks like Bammer shut off the Propofil IV

Agree Karen, what you see in this match against JJ is what you typically see from Bammer.

Roddick takes the first set! Don't let up....

"Babe: It's not just that he can't STFU, it's all drivel."

Plus he can't pronounce anything.

Wow, are Nadal and Del Potro up after this? That would be neat.

does anybody has a stream for randy .djoko match ? please
espn guys suckin big time arghhhh

Mr X -- yeah, but part of being superior is not making UFEs.

Cayman Karen,I agree with your comment about players and the Williams,its like to beat them is the pinnacle of their careers.If I were them(Williams),id take it as a compliment;)

shhh, Brad, DON'T JINX IT!!! I will NEVER forgive JMac (I think that's who it was..) giving Roddick the TB against Djoker in the 4th set of the USOpen, and Roddick quickly threw in two DFs and lost the match. *shudders*

It's on the duece, lionheart. Can't u get it where u are?

wow - did any just make that backhand return winner?!

you don't get espn2 lionheart? that's where we have it...

and kristy - yep! rafa and the elf up next! though we've got a lot of tennis to go here.

My question is, is Rafa going to play live at 12:30 am or playing right after Nole but they are going to show it in SPN2 at that time?

Samantha: It is a compliment...big one, too.

Yeah it's annoying that Jelbair won't even try to pronounce names correctly. Although I will admit that I laughed when Cahill made him say Ferrer. Because he says it "Ferrerrerrerr" No shame in my game.

linz--Roddick lost that match b/4 they stepped on the court. Roddick's mouthing off prior did not help. It empowered Djoka--though everything Roddick said was true & funny as hell. But that was not the time to say it.

Joe: It's ESPN; it will be taped.

thanks jb!

Wow, Andy just did the craziest volley!

WOW, great point from Andy. He's dialed in. An early break here would be nice...COME ON!!!

Ugh Cahill can we NOT mention Rod/Kohlscriber AO? I've burned that match from my brain.

Joe,
Rafa plays right after this match.

By the way, I agree we have a lot of tennis to play. Nole is so talented -- he can find a groove.

In my view it is ilogical to make a parallelism between Serena´s and Roger´s performance since the latter lost on the quarterfinal stage to a top 8 player in three sets. While Serena lost to a much lowered ranked opponent at an earlier stage than Roger and in straight sets ...

Surprised that Espn Latin America is not showing Andy Nole live, instead they are showing the PGA Golf tournament ...

Anyway here I am with tennis Tv. The commentator says Andy is like seabiscuit the horse since he is a great frontrunner.

Andy playing some beautiful tennis here. Djokovic hangs in to save the breakpoint. Good match.

I think roddick's shirt has some green in it!

Yea Whitney that was funny. I must admit, BG's problems are not as irritating as when PMac says COASTA..what is so tough about the name Costa?

oh - sorry... rafa / elf will play right after, but espn2 wont show it until after midnite. wankers.

i'll stream it.

linz - Navy. :) http://tinyurl.com/nokwyv

Nole is killing me. He looks so...I don't know, jaded.

it does have green trip around the collar toonie. i think its sharp... when its not dripping wet. :)

Nole holds to start the second set, saving a BP when Andy's FH went long. I think that was a very important game for Nole, as he couldnt get a first serve in, but still managed to hold. I feared he was gonna get broken to start the set. To his credit, he played some good FHs in that game. Brilliant point won by RAndy to ge to deuce with some nice touch at the net