Roland Garros

Hi.
If you have read my previous posts from January you would know that I love Fernando Gonzalez. He is the 12th seed Chilean player that was runner-up in 2007 against Roger Federer.

I have been following Fernando in the Roland Garros this year, as this year I finally got cable, and it has been a fantastic tournament for him. He won in straight sets in round 1 and 2 then played wonderful tennis until the semi finals which is his best performance in the Roland Garros for him. I was so excited with the prospect of him being in a finals re-match with Federer again. It would have been his and my dream come true. But alas that dream will have to wait for another year (or tournament). The semi-final match was exciting and very enjoyable. Gonzalez gave it his all and Soderling was fighting as hard, if not even harder to be in the final. The only thing that bothers me with Gonzalez is his temper and how he always manages to get into a argument with the umpire and the lines men/women. He gets so frustrated and I hate seeing him yelling or getting angry at the officials.
Here are some pictures of Fernando in his last match in Roland Garros.

Lucky Clay!

Sees a spot. Not sure if he was in the wrong at this point.

Also I wonder why the Roland Garros doesn’t have the ball challenge camera they have in the Australia Open. It would have made things more easier and less fraustrating. I can’t wait for the next major tourtament.

Here is a video of Gonzalez rubbing his butt!

Fernando Gonzalez

Hi

As you have read I am into my tennis. Well maybe just Fernando Gonzalez and sometimes Rafael Nadal.

And yes i have not made a real blog entry in awhile and i have a good excuse for it. I have been to the Australian Open every 2 days this week (so four times) and everyday i come home tired and what not.

The first game i watched was the Fernando Gonzalez vs Llyton Hewitt. I was sure Gonzalez would win but after the first set i knew Hewitt wasn;t going down without a fight. After winning two sets against Llyton, Gonzalez lost concentration losing the 4th set of the game. It was a terrific 5th set, within 41 minutes Gonzalez won the match against the Aussie Favourite Llyton Hewitt.
The scores were: (Gonzalez’s score is in Bold)
5-7 6-2 6-3 3-6 6-3

The came 2nd round where Gonzalez went up against a fellow South American opponent, from Argentina, Guillermo Canas. I got to the match early as it was on a outside court and I knew all the chilean cheer squad would be going there to get the best seats, we left the house at 8 am. When we got there of course there were chileans already but i was suprised to see a whole column of Aussie Supports were at the match as well. And they decided to cheer for the chileans.  So the match went on and Gonzalez won the game in 3 straight sets (5-7 3-6 4-6).

The saturday night match would have to be one of the best matches I have seen Gonzalez play in. The first two sets i was so sure he would lose the match but he all surprised us and started to win back the match. The atmosphere was electric because on the 3rd they had a tie breaker and everytime Gonzalez was 1 up from the french guy he always would stumble and the french guy, Gasquet, would always catch up. It was edge of your seat action match and i don’t think i will experience that type of game for a long time. (well at least maybe next Australian Open)
The score was 6-3 6-3 6-7 (10-12) 2-6 10-12.

Chilean Crowd at Gonzalez match 24/01/09

Chilean Crowd at Gonzalez match 24/01/09

As I am writing this Nadal just beat Gonzalez in 3 straight sets 6-2 6-3 6-4.

He gave his all but Nadal was too good for him at the end. I wish Gonzalez a great year for his Grand Slam Career. Bring on the Roland Garros.

Gonzalez!

Practising

Fernando playing a traditional Australian instrument the Didgeridoo

Drinking Gatorade

A few pictures of Fernando Gonzalez. All from the Australian Open Website. So check the website for more.

Tomorrow i’m going to see him at Rod Laver Arena if we get tickets. We are leaving home at 8 am so we are first in line at the ticket office. Wish me luck!