Tournament of his life, no doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by cinnepa
Nice to have an American to root for, for once, especially one with a cool story and not a punchline like say Donald Young.
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Tournament of his life, no doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by cinnepa
Nice to have an American to root for, for once, especially one with a cool story and not a punchline like say Donald Young.
Yep, this is like Venus (and Serena) breaking in at a high level from disadvantaged beginnings 25 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
People can be messy with the peanut shells and husks in the stands too. I'm definitely guilty of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
But ya, I thought that had to be some kind of a joke publicity stunt of some kind.
No, not a young un. Began playing open tournament tennis in 1962. I watched the match you reference. I was embarrassed for John. Maybe the best hands ever in the game. Still thought Kyrgios was worse in his performance last night. Seemed unhinged.
Apologies, you know whereof you speak.
Almost midnight, and now it’s best of three.
Good stuff!
Man, if you're comparing peanut shells at a ballgame to hair trimmings at at active barbershop at the Open, you lost me.Quote:
Originally Posted by SumJongGuy
Yeah, me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Brit, Borg was much better than Mac I thought. Haven't watched a damn point from the open yet.... Sigh, the trevails of working in a remote camp. BUT I will get to see the final Sunday Cause I'll be HOME!!! Enjoy the semis lads!
Sinner v Alcatraz is an amazing match
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Ack he couldn't close it out that game....
As we learned (yet again) a few games ago, it’s not a break until you hold.
It’s a break.
Amazing stuff!
The shells are as bad as the hair clippings when it comes to making a mess As for the annoyance and distraction level, I'd compare it to talking on a conference call in the stands during a match.. As for the obnoxious level and just doing it to make a scene,, there we agree...Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Is there a way to deduct the costs from your taxes if you're "working" there?
Exact same shirt on both competitors?
Lol I wonder if that's ever happened before.
These guys are both insanely good.
One down.
https://youtu.be/p2q0NXIL6m0
Great match, even though it went straight sets, The Polish fans were going off tonight!
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Strong work as usual Dee. I wish I was good with a camera..
State of the art, 1990. The video is certainly better now. Are the players?
https://youtu.be/YnzPNDHXjX8
Full match here for anyone interested in the whole CBS broadcast.
Agassi had a tough five setter the day before. I always thought that was unfair especially for the night match. Not enough rest. Clearly affected Agassi in the final.
“Grand Slam event played in New York, announced the changes Friday — but only for next year.
A decision about 2014 and beyond probably will come after the 2013 tournament, USTA spokesman Chris Widmaier said.
Rain forced the USTA to postpone the men’s final from its scheduled Sunday slot to Monday each of the last five years.
Some top male players complained that the U.S. Open was the sport’s only major tournament that put their semifinals and final on consecutive days.
Friday’s moves end the tradition of what the U.S. Open has called “Super Saturday” since 1984, with both men’s semifinals and the women’s final all on that day’s schedule at Flushing Meadows, followed by the men’s final Sunday.”
Yup, this was very special...
https://youtu.be/PvmpCAdp_8s
Still, have to agree the restructuring of the finals schedule has been a good thing.
And Alcaraz truly represents the state of the art of men’s tennis in 2022. His court coverage (speed and agility) is phenomenal, and he is truly an all-court player who crushes the ball with consistency off both wings, yet has extremely deft touch, and knows how and when to get to the net, and what to do when he does. Huge server, and the inexhaustible stamina of an extremely well-conditioned 19 year old. He’s like Rafa, ( on steroids ;-), on steroids!
All that said I would love to see a time machine drop an early 90’s Sampras on to the same hard court with Alcaraz. And 1984 Mac could probably hang with if not prevail against anyone who’s ever held a tennis racket.
Just some musings while we await the final - tennis is awesome!
If you make the Y2K players use the same rackets as the 80s/90s players were using the olg schoolers win for sure..
The Men's Final wasn't on any major channel live. It's coming on one of the ESPN channels but it's already over.. Congrats to the winner, good effort by the rest in the last few rounds..
Federer classic backhand would stand the test of time. Never seen a better one.Quote:
Originally Posted by SumJongGuy
On a ROKU the final is now available on demand on the ESPN Channel on ESPN3. (No cable/ESPN subscription required.)Quote:
Originally Posted by SumJongGuy
If not the GOAT one-hander it’s for sure right up there.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
Btw, nice to see some Harry Hopman Kangaroo Hops again! 😊
I did watch the delayed ESPN broadcast last night, tuned in just to watch the 3rd set where all the sparks were flying. Knowing what happened in the 4th I shut it off after the amazing 3rd set.
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Sampras had a bit of a letdown after that first US Open title, but then over the next couple years he got it together, and went on a tear the rest of the decade.
Such a great achievement for Alcaraz already, and so much potential! Gonna be interesting to see how he does over time.
Methinks this is not the last slam we see this kid win. In other ground shaking news - Fed pulls the pin (after Laver Cup). We'll miss that smooth and classy Swiss.
Well, shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by garyfromterrace
Part of me wanted to see Roger go out with the overall Slam wins title, or really, even just see him play in person again.
A really, really big chapter in not just men's tennis, but sport ended today with this news.
"Since the 2005 Australian Open the Big Four have won three of four Olympic Games singles tournaments, all but eight majors[a] and all but seven ATP Finals championships.
The dominance does not just consist of winning the events, with all four members regularly making it to the latter stages of tournaments. Out of 68 majors between the 2005 Australian Open and 2022 Australian Open, the only three finals not to include any member of the Big Four were those of 2005 Australian Open, 2014 and 2020 US Opens. They occupied ten consecutive major finals (winner and runner-up) from the 2010 US Open to the 2013 Australian Open. Since 2008, they have occupied all four semi-final spots on four occasions, at the 2008 US Open, 2011 French Open, 2011 US Open and 2012 Australian Open, as well as taking three of the four spaces on nine other separate occasions. In 2011, they occupied 14 out of a possible 16 Grand Slam semi-final slots. In the same period, only twice did two or more not made the semi-final stage (2009 and 2010 French Open), while in 2012 they took 13 out 16 Grand Slam semi-final slots. At the Olympics, members of the Big Four took five of the nine available singles medals in 2008, 2012 and 2016, and also including doubles have a total of five golds, two silvers and a bronze from these Games."
That is flat out mind-boggling dominance.
Cool article Bmills, I would argue though that's it's more like big 3.5 as opposed to big 4. Murray couldn't hold the other 3's jockstrap.
Day 3 of the AO, time for a new thread?
Rafa in a fight to start here against the young American.
This kid is playing out of his mind
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Unbelievable.
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Absolutely unbelievable.
Novak’s tournament to lose now.
From what I can tell no more tennis freebies on ESPN3. Actually looks like ESPN3 is pretty much gone. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Hope someone will step up and thwart Dchoker. Ugh.
Djoker rolls on to the finals going for his 10th AO title.
He's done so much damage to his brand these past few years that I have trouble finding any interest in watching him play. With Rafa hurt and Fed retired I'm kinda bummed knowing it's likely going to be him holding the overall slam record when its all said and done.
If it doesn't take you there jump to 3 min in and check the point there out...
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Can't help but think of this...
https://youtu.be/e38U3Oa3s5s
Connors could be a real ass, but he was one Helluva player, and he knew how to win! (Also how to put away a fucking overhead!)
Back to the present, I too don't much like Dchoker, and also hate that he's already passed Fed on the Slam total list, and is poised to tie Rafa, but unless Tsits can play balls out and steamroll Novak, and keep it up for the duration of the match, I see his chances of not losing as slim to none. Maybe a rolled ankle or hitting a ball kid will come into play, but I don't really want to see anyone lose (or win) that way.
Sigh. Hopefully Rafa's got one (or) more French left in him.
^^
Yeah, what you said. Damn that was a fine point Connors played there... that full run, full stretch winner to get the point was a thing of absolute beauty.
So my reflections on the AO this year:
Murray/Kokkinakis amazing 5 setter and i've a bit of a new respect for Murray. He's still given er' but seriously don't think he's got another major in em. No way he could do multiple 5 setters and still have enough gas for a semi & final. He sure didn't seem his whiney self this tourney either and for that I am liking him more. Gutsy chap though who's still got some damn fine shot making skills.
Brooksby's defeat of Ruud. Who the fuck is Brooksby? Damn, the kid looked like he just stepped on to the local court after burning one. Cept he's really talented. If he got all super fitnessed up he be bloody dangerous (though I supposed knocking off the 2nd seed in a major could be considered lethal force...)
Shelton/Wolf 5 setter. Who the hell are these young yanks and who invited them to start inflicting whoop ass on a bunch of seeds?! Wonderful tennis from these 2 leading up to a classic 5 setter. Nice work Yank friends, it appears you're back on the tennis scene. Just don't forget who owns the Davis Cup right now, m'kay.
Huracz/Korda 5 setter. Um, another fucking american phenom... (yawn..) playing I guy I knew about a little. Super fun match by a couple of guys destined for the top 5.
Lehecka's play. Not just cause he whupped my man FAA's ass. That kid has some game. he's 39th now. Not for long methinks.
Sabalenka/Rybakina. Both gals serving +190km. I want to end this entire thread now. Shit, oh dear those ladies could hit. I think (based on watching not that much womens tennis in the last few decades) that these two are the next martina/chrissie rivalry. Was also quiet impressed with the young polish lassies' (Linnet) run in this tourney.
On to the mens final:
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Maisie chose the balcony seats for the first 2 sets. A bad strategy, perhaps discovered too late.
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The 3rd and final set saw a move by Maisie to courtside. This move on behalf of TsiTsi was unsuccessful and Maisie apologizes for her error.
Oh damn, Djoko ties Rafa. And now we have to once again consider his inclusion into the GOAT discussion. Yeah, I'm not there yet. I will give him king of the AO with the caveat that back in the day (pre mid 70's), all of the world's best did NOT go down to Aus for that tourney because they only had sailboats.
And really, Borg was the GOAT right? Are ya with me??! Borg!!!
Not sure I was ready for the Gary selfie.
Nor was I although he seems well informed. Djok is still a jerk, no matter what he does in future. Will never be liked as much as Fed or Nadal. Just not happening. Ladies final just killed it as far as power tennis goes. Not sure if they are still young enough or capable still of adding some more touch to their game, like angle drop shots, off pace approaches or some kind of net game. Probably not. Enjoy reading your guys take on the whole thing. Back in the day, the Australian Open was a long way away.
Quite a match at Indian Wells tonight. The young yank Paul gave FAA more than a scare what with 6 match points. How the hell TP stayed in the match with zero winners I find amazing. Felix didn't play his absolute best tennis but jebus, coming back from love 40 and 3 match points...
Rafa pulls out of the French Open today, marking the 4th time he has had to withdraw from a Major as the defending champion.
He said he plans on being back next year, but that it will be his last.
I was going through old pictures the other night and we stumbled upon one where we were watching Nadal from the front row of the Cincinnati Masters in... 2009. Holy shit he's had a long career for a guy who we all thought that night in Cincy that his poor knees/legs wouldn't let him play much longer.
Just doesn't sound right that neither Rafa or Fed are going to be at the top of the all-time Majors winners list.