The Gays and Tennis Part 95: Labor Day Weekend at the USO!

thank you, the last thread was paywalled

Happy to see this kid get the win and move on.

Osaka is busy doing fashion collabs with swimwear brands, clothing brands like levis etc...and lots and lots of appearances for her sponsors, she doesn't have time to practice!

She's crying all the way to the bank...I don't feel bad for her at all.

she needs to lose weight, get fit. how can she even call herself a professional athlete?

I've never seen Osaka get angry like that before and smash her racket (it didn't break though) or hit a ball out of the stands

That girl played super solid but Osaka fell apart and sprayed so many balls. Dont see the Canadian going far but maybe she has more surprises.

RBA takes the 4th set.

Will FAA lose another 5 set match after being up 2 sets?

LOVE that Tiafoe is not wearing long shorts. You can see so much of his big thighs!

And i dont think Fernandez's leftyness will bother fellow lefty Kerber so much.

Osaka's behavior was very poor. It's a game!

wtf a blonde girl guzzled 2 beers on camera in the FAA/RBA match. Her bf gonna have to carry her home

NO, he's gonna have an easy lay later

R10 I was just going to post about that. One of the funniest moments of this year's tournament so far.

Thanks for the new thread!

Naomi’s little tantrum cost her. She can act like such a little baby…Loved seeing Leylah so excited.

Woohoo Carlos! Kick that Tsitsy booty outa Queens!

Shtefanosh Shitshipash.

The young ones don't fear Osaka. That's such bad news for her this early in her career. Serena was feared for years and years, and won on the intimidation factor.

Osaka says she will take a break from tennis for a time.

she's gonna stay home and count her money...

Such a clear, cool night in NYC. I wish I were at Louis Armstrong in person. These are the best nights for tennis.

[quote]Osaka says she will take a break from tennis for a time.

The bitch HAS BEEN on a break! lmao

Boris Becker was right, he said her career is in jeopardy months ago.

Lack of match practice is a big reason why she's not playing well. But she doesn't really want to play tennis. I wonder how her sponsor contracts work - does she have to actively play?!

FAA gets it done! survives a 5 setter after dropping the 3rd and 4th sets. I like RBA but happy FAA pulled through

Well, her dad did copy the Williams dad and thought tennis was gonna be their way out of the poor house. So maybe there is pressure from her parents to provide for the family...her sister was never into it and is now painting...

She should just focus on tennis and forget about those social messages etc...she has too much shit going on off the court.

I wonder how many people Osaka is financially supporting? She's made a chunk of money but at her age, with her swanky lifestyle, the funds could actually run out. She could end up bankrupt by 50.

I hope she saved and invested wisely. Her brand is damaged and she is no longer a winner. she has a lot of baggage. Would you want your brand to be associated with a mental case and loser?

Selfishly, I'm glad that Osaka is going away. I hope she stays away for a long time. She brings the whole game down, always flipping out, breaking down, her handlers treating her like a special snowflake, and then accusing media of being bullies. Enough! There are other people on the planet.

I know R25, other players deserve the spotlight.

The joyless tennis and constant emotional issues and sadness reminds a lot of when Jennifer Capriati when she was going through the same things very young but on speed. Literally.

I watched some of Tsitsipas's press conference, and I think he's right. People are making too big a deal of this--he needs to shorten his bathroom breaks, but I don't like a million fans booing him for heaven's sake. He's a good guy I think.

On another note, maybe ESPN could show some tennis? Or wait, we need to hear from Rennae Stubbs about the shifting orbit of the moon, sorry.

[quote] but on speed. Literally.

No just speed. Coke too.

Q. I'd like to ask you a tough but honest question. You're a beautiful athlete, bring creativity to the court. Today you not only lost a key match, but this has been a very tough time for your reputation. You got booed out there. Do you have any sense of what has occurred? Have you reflected on it? Do you have any thoughts or regrets?

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS: Look, I'm not pretending that everyone loves me. I don't want to be -- my intentions are not to be loved by everyone. Every person can choose their favorite player, pick a side. I felt that way, but I kind of have ignored it.

Because people don't know, that's the thing. When people are not really in the sport and don't know what is happening, I mean, all these accusations have been completely false. The one in my match in Cincinnati, which was the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my life. Yeah, that was -- I don't know what to say. I mean, that really shows the level of the person that said it.

Then the crowd here, I guess these two things were the most intense that took place here. I was surprised, I mean, in a way. I mean, I don't really let myself take me down because I'm out there playing my game. I mean, fan support is important, but I just need to go out there and perform. It doesn't matter at that point.

I know all of these things have been against me for no reason. I took my toilet break as a normal athlete. Might have taken a bit longer than other athletes. But if there is a rule that says there's a specific amount of time that you are allowed to take, then I would probably try and follow that protocol, that rule, and stay within the guidelines and try and follow it as much as possible.

But I feel like, you know, people, they don't understand. They are here for the show. They want to watch tennis. They're very impatient, especially the new generation. They just want to get it done quick.

For me the only thing I did is change from wet clothes to dry clothes. Apparently it's a huge issue. Especially -- actually not especially.

When no one discusses other things such as players taking more time than they're allowed to take, that has been an issue for me in the past playing against these players, getting cold, not feeling my game, having to wait more than 30, 35 seconds in between serves that I had -- in one of my matches here I had to wait very long time between first and second serve.

I didn't complain. There is not a rule for that that says how much time you have to take between two serves. But I respected it.

Then you have, yeah, these players that everyone knows they're taking so much time but no one says anything. I don't know why everyone suddenly is against me, especially when other players don't follow rules and don't stick within 25 seconds between play.

A match starting at close to midnight? I don't think I'd want to play that late.

here she is for those who missed

Thanks, R32. The guy at the beginning of the video is cute.

She's gonna start sucking the boyfriend's dick right there in the stadium during the ladies match

Stefanos is not a good guy! Have you forgotten how he took out his frustrations on the ball girls and ball boys? with the towels?!

He insulted the umpire, said he was French and the French are all weirdos. I think he was playing against the russian asshole and he said something about his country as well.

[quote] the biggest yet-newly crowned supervillain Tsitsipas

I thought the Russian guy was the supervillain. Now there’s a new one?

He took a toilet break yesterday and came back to win the next set 6-0. His opponent's back got a little stiff. In 6 or 7 min in professional sports in a high intensity match, you body does cool down and it's difficult to come back and play at the same level as you did.

That's what Zverev said at a press conference.

Maybe he wasn't texting his dad but he knew what he was doing.

The russian asshole was asked by a reporter if he had any advice for stefanos. (Coz he was hated by the crowd and then a few days later, they loved him again)

The Russian asshole didn't say much, just said maybe don't take such long toilet breaks but he doesn't think Stefanos would take his advice.

Tsitsipas is amassing a solid history of assholery at only 23: the unapologetic smug dismissiveness after smashing a racket that injured his father, the wallowing self-pity to justify breaking the COVID bubble because a tennis player's life at the top is just so difficult raking in those millions, not owning up to taking advantage of the bathroom breaks because "there's no rule" against him taking a shower, etc., while the crowd and his opponent grow cold, plus what R35 has mentioned.

Really hoping that the current top 4 fall soon. They're the worst quartet ever.

Oh, and the whole anti-vax thing on top of all that.

R39 = Andy Murray

Very happy to see FAA into the round of 16. That was a great match.

I think the New York crowd is always gonna be cheering for the underdog

I'd really love for Tiafoe to find a way past Rublev. He and FAA have never played and that would be such a fun matchup

Love this...

lmao R45 classic NY

hoping Sabalenka and Collins go 3 tiebreak sets

I think people have it wrong with Osaka. Social media and marketing isn't a distraction - that's actually what she'd prefer to do. Tennis is the distraction.

Felix comments on welcoming openly gay players into the ATP

[quote] Osaka is busy doing fashion collabs

R2 judging from that awfully fit and glaring yellow kit she was wearing tonight, Osaka has no fashion sense at all.

Here's from the last meeting between Tiafoe and huggy Rublev.

Yes, R35, Tsitsipas' insult led to this....and apparently the marathon bathroom breaks are nothing new.

Does he play better if he beats off in the bathroom between sets?

I love how he compares someone taking 30-35 seconds between serves to an 8 minute bathroom break. What an idiot.

Naomi Osaka considers time away from tennis after emotional 2021 US Open loss.

she should consider retire for good!

[quote] Does he play better if he beats off in the bathroom between sets?

It (Uh. Uh!) worked for me.

Nothing was going to make that spare tire look good.

Collins is in full Karen mode.

Tiafoe has 1 of the BEST bodies on tour. So nice to see him shirtless again

Hi Cames @ R59!

Naomi Osaka planning to take break ‘for a while’ after US Open shocker

Naomi Osaka lost her cool, then she lost her U.S. Open title defense. And afterward, a clearly-shaken Osaka suggested she will be taking another break from the game.

Teenager Leylah Fernandez pulled off arguably the biggest stunner of the tournament, rattling Osaka and storming back for a 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-4 rally during which the champ slammed her racquet three times and left the court after the second-set tiebreak to try to compose herself.

It didn’t help.

An emotional Osaka got teary-eyed in her post-match press conference, admitting she’s “dealing with some stuff.” She said she likely will step away from the game and couldn’t say exactly when she’d be back.

“Basically, I feel like I’m kind of at this point where I’m trying to figure out what I want to do, and I honestly don’t know when I’m going to play my next tennis match,” said Osaka, tearing up. “Yeah. I think I’m going to take a break from playing for a while.”

This came at the end of a night on which the 18-year-old Fernandez took the fight to the 23-year-old Osaka. Fernandez snapped the champ’s 16-match winning streak at majors, reached a Round of 16 for the first time and notched her first win over a top-three foe.

“From the very beginning, right before the match, I knew I was able to win,” Fernandez said in an on-court TV interview, adding she was more intent on her own game than on Osaka’s meltdown. “Honestly, I wasn’t focusing on Naomi. I was only focusing on myself and what I needed to do.”

The 73rd-ranked Canadian’s victory came after either she —or the moment — got to the Japanese star, who slammed her racquet and threw it twice, all during the second-set tiebreak.

By the time Osaka took too long between points, while down 30-0 in the final game, the crowd was cheering for the underdog and jeering the champ.

“Yeah, I’m really sorry about that. I’m not really sure why. … I was telling myself to be calm, but I feel like maybe there was a boiling point. Normally, I feel like I like challenges,” Osaka said. “But recently, I feel very anxious when things don’t go my way, and I feel like you can feel that. I’m not really sure why it happens the way it happens now. But, yeah, it’s basically why. You could kind of see that. I was kind of like a little kid.”

“I feel like for me recently, when I win, I don’t feel happy. I feel more like a relief. And then when I lose, I feel very sad. I don’t think that’s normal. I didn’t really want to cry, but basically I feel like…” Osaka said before welling up.

In contrast was Fernandez, shrieking with joy at the win.

With the first set knotted at 5-all, Fernandez dropped her serve, and Osaka won 10 consecutive points. It was 5-all in the second set when Osaka broke and served for the game. But Fernandez broke back. see also Osaka Naomi Osaka loses cool in stunning US Open loss

That’s where the wheels really came off for Osaka.

After Osaka went down 2-0 in the tiebreak, she slammed the racquet on the court. With Fernandez serving, the teen went ahead 4-0 and Osaka threw her racquet down. And at 5-0, she threw it yet again, an angry spike on the baseline.

Osaka walked off the court after losing the tiebreaker, heading into a small bathroom just off the court with a towel draped over her head.

Fernandez, seizing the moment and playing to the crowd, opened the third set with a break and kept Osaka at bay. When she held to go up 5-3, Osaka had to serve to stay in the match, and she held with an ace. But on match point, when Osaka sprayed her return wide, it was over.

What’s next for Osaka is a mystery.

Sabalenka just brutalized Collins 6-3 6-3 very intense but Sabalenka just overpowered when it mattered most

friendly handshake

Osaka losing to some un-ranked player is hardly shocking at this point, NY Post.

Tiafoe is so talented but immature on court. He was up 4-2 in the 4th set but he got too distracted by the feedback from the crowd and played 3 terrible games to go down 5-4 and Rublev then played a solid game to go 5 sets

Is Pampers Shriver stuffing her bra or did she get fake tits put in? I saw some pics where she seemed to have huge pachongas even though she has always been flatter than Taylor Swift's singing. Chrissy of course is a regular at the plastic surgery clinic and her face looks unrecognizable now. Did Pampers also visit the same clinic to get her new melons?

Tiafoe's second best win of the year after his Wimbledon victory over Tsitsipas.

Now we're going to get Tiafoe vs. FAA finally! Surely they'll get put on Ashe especially with Tsitsipas out.

wow, I'm shocked Rublev lost.

um any thoughts on Zverev using the mental health excuse to try and stop the press from asking him about the abuse allegations? This was from his first round press conference:

Q. Just getting back to something you said the other day regarding your off-the-court issue, you had said that the German court had confirmed your side and they had agreed that nothing had happened. In reading the ruling, it seems like it's much more of a technical ruling about German law regarding what people can write and what they can't write. I wanted to ask you, to get back to the question, whether you'd be willing to cooperate with an independent investigation like the ATP is talking about for when they review their system?

ALEXANDER ZVEREV: I have said everything. I think my statement was very, very clear, and I think the German court system is also very clear. Just because we're not in Germany right now doesn't mean that the court system is not great.

I have said everything before. And there is also, I mean, there is going to be also further proceedings from my side because I will not let that sit on me, and that's it. I'm not going to comment on it any further, because to be honest, I have been dealing with it for a long time now, and you guys need to be fair to me as well, because we are talking about mental health and all that to players, and this is not healthy for me either.

I'm very happy with how things went in the past few days, few weeks. I think a lot of people try to twist what I said and try to twist my words on that statement, but I think it was very, very clear. That's it.

Osaka is taking a break from tennis again? Let's see, there was the long Covid break for the entire tour last year. Osaka then took a break and didn't play after the USA Open. Played the Oz Open this year and only a handful of matches after that. Had the snowflake tantrum in Paris, took another break, came back for the Olympics, played a few summer matches, and now she needs another break?

This is the bitch who had the nerve to compare herself to normal working people who get sick days and personal time away from work? How many of us could afford to show up at work for maybe just 3 months over a two year period and still take home $60M? Did her really busy summer schedule of 8 matches exhaust her physically and mentally?

Team FAA. Tiafoe is too annoying with his cheap and tacky attempts at showmanship.

We need the younger players to step up and start winning. FAA has a very good chance to make it to the final if he keeps his focus.

Yes Osaka, take your break but don't come back before next year's European clay court season.

No need to hurry things up.

We can survive seven months without you..

Titsy losing was the best result of the tournament so far with bitch cunt Misery's 1R loss to Titsy in second place. Please tennis gods, please make Novaxx, Med, Zverev, Tiafoe and Bianca all lose before the semis.

I was critic with Felix often but it's pretty obvious that he is doing better at GS later and he has a great opportunity here because right now he is the favourite of that part of the draw to reach semifinals.

And he was very nice saying that on the gay day (to be fair Tsitsipas said something similar).

And i agree with who said that for Naomi tennis and not social media and sponsors work is the distraction, the problem is she is so demanded by sponsors because she is a great tennis player, without tennis she doesn't cost a thing.

So unforntunately for her, she needs to regroup herself and start to play well again and her earnings will go down pretty fast.

Alcaraz has a hard task against Gojowicz, it won't be the first time that after a big win comes big dissapointment, and that victory will put him on the top 40 and ver near of seeded positions.

I remember people laughing at Juan Carlos Ferrero when he said the objective was to be top 50 by the end of the year and now he could do way better than that if he has a little luck

And Medvedev is almost a sure shot for the final right now.

In that part of the draw there are a lot of talent but none of the players seem solid enough to trouble the russian

Angie Kerber looks like a younger, blonde Frances McDormand.

What a great day. Cunt Okinawa out (thank you Leylah!) and my husband Botic into the fourth round.

Daniil Medvedev is the first player to reach 4th round at all four slams in 2021.

Could join him tomorrow:

- Novak Djokovic

- Alexander Zverev

- Matteo Berrettini

- Iga Swiatek

thighs 4 daze

Read more about Osaka’s press conference and have a lot more sympathy than I did when watching the match.

She’s been suffering from crippling depression. If anyone has gone through anything like that, it’s a misery. And it doesn’t matter how much money you have.

I agree with R79. If Naomi wants to take a break, let her do it. She’s in control of her own life and her own career. Why force her to do something that isn’t giving her any happiness?

If she comes back in better shape mentally, good for her. If she decides to retire, good for her.

Whatevs. It's all TMI for me.

I really don't need or want to know that much about a professional athlete's emotional problems.

Yep, I find Osaka very annoying but I think it's more to do with immaturity rather than a a fundamentally 'bad' personality. She should do a Barty and take a year to figure out what she really enjoys. If she decides to come back I hope she's able to put aside the distractions and just focus on enjoying playing the game.

R80 It'll be better for her if she takes the time.

The problem is she seems to enjoy a lot of things that fame brings and there's no fame without tennis for her.

But she needs time to realize what she wants to do because if she continues this way she is not going to win anything

Tsitsipas continues to figure out ways to lose. He should have won that third set up TWO breaks, but then he couldn't buy a first serve. He played a less-than-stellar tiebreak in the third, too. These types of losses are mounting for him. I kept rolling my eyes when the ESPN commentators kept saying things like Tsitsipas is a problem solver and he figures things out. No, he's a problem CREATOR and his own worst enemy. I love to watch his tennis, but Tsitsipas is increasingly disappointing in his ability to lose matches he should be winning.

The bathroom break "controversy" is overblown. I've watched tennis for years and I've seen players use all sorts of gaming tactics. The serve clock was pretty much invented because of players like Nadal and Djokovic and how ridiculously long they took to serve and how it was affecting their opponents. And Nadal still loses his shit when he gets called on going over time, even so far as refusing to have a certain umpire in his matches who consistently called him on it. Nadal has been known to take medical timeouts and bathroom breaks at crucial points in matches, too, over the years. If it's that egregious, change the rules. It all reminds me of when Martina Navratilova complained about Monica Seles's grunting. Monica had done that for years but when did Martina complaint about it? When Seles beat her in her own "house" on Centre Court at Wimbledon. Only then was the grunting suddenly an issue. It all just comes off as sour grapes.

Alcaraz is a real talent. Unlike Tsitsipas, who finds way to lose matches, this kid stayed with it and fought until the end. Alcaraz's shot selection was better, too, working points, mixing it up, and hitting the best disguised drop shots I've ever seen. After making two unforced errors on match points in the 5th set tiebreak, Alcaraz regrouped, took control of the rally on Tsitsy's serve, then blasted a winner in the corner off a slow floater-lob that landed close to the baseline, which is not an easy shot to respond to or control since Alcaraz had to generate his own power off that lob. Just a stunning level of composure from an 18 year old.

I really think this generation under Zverev-Tsitsipas-Medevedev-Rublev are going to overtake that group. They seem fearless and really want to win. Despite his problems, Rune impressed me against Djokovic by believing he should be beating the #1 player in the world. They all have the talent, but it's their attitudes and self-belief will take them far.

The pile on over Tsitsy and the lack of other pros speaking up for him appears to suggest he's generally perceived to be crossing a line by his peers. Or else he's so unpleasant that they hate him anyway, which seems unlikely.

Not to be over simplistic or even crude about Osaka's depression (because I do like her game when she's on), but...wouldn't pro tennis actually HELP her endorphins/depression all the more because of the physicality being a natural fix? It would also help with her apparent weight issue as well. Take a loss. Take another loss. Keep taking losses until it all clicks again and the weight is at a decent level for the top ranks.

Take time off? Why? To wallow in self pity? Go get the professional psychological help needed, but supplement it with top flight tennis--one of these days she'll regret not playing and the game will have passed her by. There are other Fernandez players out there who want to win, who want to collect trophies and prize money and all the other perks.

I've gone through depression in the past too, and I'm really not trying to be an asshole here, but there's a lot to be said for physical activity, and the goal should be that, not if she wins or loses. I'd love to see her change her mind and sign up for some clay tournaments, her worst surface, and work on her game--the rest will follow naturally.

I support her liberal causes, but damn, depression or not, she comes off as such a delicate princess, and it just doesn't look or sound good.

Honestly, too, it's just a fucking tennis match. She's not discovering a cure for cancer.

R85 its weird too. Maybe he over abused the tactic but he didnt invent it. Hes not the first or only person that does that.

I thought Fernandez did great to keep her focus and finish off Osaka. I get that she's only 18 and just had the biggest win of her career, but she did come off a bit cocky after to me. She can't count on Kerber imploding like Naomi did. She'll have her hands full. I did laugh when she said that Bouchard was an inspiration. You do know where her career went, right?

Tsitsy is correct in that he is not breaking rules, but he is thumbing his nose at sportsmanship. I've watched tennis for years and have never seen a male player take bathroom breaks like he does. Sharapova pulled that shit all the time and she was loathed by the other players. If that's his goal, he's well on his way.

Yeah Fernandez sounded as cocky if not more so than Serena. At least she has 23 majors to back up that attitude.

Top seeds Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic are already out in the opening round of the men’s doubles, following a 6-2, 7-5 upset to American wild cards Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow

I can't wait to see what Naomi is gonna wear to the Met gala! I wonder if she will even gain more weight...

I thought she looked fatter last night compared to at the beginning of the US Open.

I didn't think that 18 year old girl was anything special. Osaka should have won the match. She lost it completely.

Stefanos has an album out! it's only 3 tracks, called AIKA. It's on his insta stories.

I expect Tsitsy's been told to reign it in behind the scenes but has ignored the warnings (probably 'cos Daddy says so).

Stefanos is very spoiled and quite immature. He has a lot of growing up to do.

[quote]Sabalenka reminds of that Warhol star Mary Woronov

She sure has a big mouth

i'm rooting for the russian asshole. He's ok in my book, he tells it like it is, doesn't fake or hide anything. He's real and plays good tennis.

[quote] I did laugh when she said that Bouchard was an inspiration. You do know where her career went, right?

She has been penciled in for many finals and got endorsement deals.

R97, I’m rooting for him to best Djokovic.

I definitely prefer Med to Zverev. Zverev has been on fire recently though - or at least gotten his double faults under control…

I think that long bathroom breaks have been around a while, BUT he has started taking them recently. Also - he takes these extended breaks every fucking match. This also coincided with his dad getting caught coaching less frequently. They’ll eventually change the rule because he is blatantly abusing it.

[quote]She has been penciled in for many finals and got endorsement deals

Speaking of Chrissie and her pencil, she said hitting with Gael Monfils is the reason for Svitolina's success. Because women can only be succesful when there's a man involved

Just listened to Stefano's music, utter shite.

[quote] Because women can only be succesful when there's a man involved

And chicks can only get abortions if a man is involved. Right, Christie?

Here’s a link to Titsy’s album. It’s 3 instrumental tracks, sadly not a rap in sight.

R104 = Shapo

It should be punctuated with bathroom noises.

Brad Gilbert is begging the crowd to get behind Djokovic, "for the sake of tennis history." It's pretty pathetic.

Chris Fowler brings up how unpopular Djokovic is constantly. And none of the former players who are commenting alongside him take the bait.

JFC, Ivashka sounds like he's mid-bathroom break with each stroke, like Seles with a megaphone.

Berrettini got new tats. very sad to see.

Tiafoe's shirtless celebration from last night

Ivashka team or Berreteami?

[quote] Speaking of Chrissie and her pencil, she said hitting with Gael Monfils is the reason for Svitolina's success. [bold] Because women can only be succesful when there's a man involved.[/bold]

Did Chrissy actually say the part in bold or did you infer that? If she only said the first part I don't see what's so bad about it. Monfils is still an active player on the ATP tour. Hitting with him is obviously going to be much better practice for her than hitting with a retired coach or someone who has never been a pro.

R109, bitch, how would you like a knife in your back? Aaaaaaaaa eeeeeeeeeee.....

[quote]Did Chrissie actually say the part in bold or did you infer that?

No, only the first part. She started with "Svitolina, better known as Mrs. Monfils"

Poor Grigor has to undergo rehabilitation on his foot

Isn't it the case that a good but not professional male tennis player can keep up fine with being a hitting partner for a female pro player? And there must be tons of failed pro male players working as trainers/coaches/hitting partners.

Are any of you on Otteam?

R111 He and Rublev were very friendly at the end of the match.

Petkovic had a lot of kind words to Muguruza after their match, people were surprised at how friendly they were at the net but it seems they are very good friends.

And Nishikori is winning, it won't last but it's a pleasant surprise

R107 yeah when he said that all I thought was "dont tell me who to root for, Gilbert"

I hate watching when the shadow half on the court.

what is wrong with djokovics eye? too much vitamin c???

Kei needs to drop the skincare routine, his complexion is so beautiful. Looks like he has never had a pore or blemish in his life.

i didn't see anything wrong with novak's eyes...

he lost the first set. but I wouldn't count him out.

one of them is smaller than the other one

R124 That's because he always finds a way to come back and Nishikori is not the most reliable player right now (but at least he is putting a good effort)

Yeah unless Kei goes up 2 sets to love and a break I'm not getting my hopes up for the upset. And even then.....

MOnfils served for the first set, but he was broke and now Sinner has 5 set balls

Nishikori seems to be banking on his strategy of going at Djokovic's backhand.

Does Chrissy blame Monfils when Svitolina loses?

Felix's musical tastes seem to be a tad more sophisticated than Shapo's or Tsitsipas'.

can someone ANYONE please put out "cliffy" to pasture!...... He's a combination of senile, asshole, pompous and so on!...

Woah, the Next Great British Hope Emma Raducanu is destroying Sorribes Tormo so far. I'm well-trained to expect failure from Brits though.

How is Medvedev’s mole this tournament?

Another 4th rd finish would be great for Raducanu. Soon she wont have to qualify for majors.

Felix is more polite and refined than most of the other next gens.

But i have to say that i find Shapo's hit (the one featuring Corentin Moutet) strangely catchy

R135 Yes, I'll be honest, I think that she looks like a top 10-20 player. Her ranking is only so low because she's new.

R133 I'm surprised at how bad Sorribes is doing, she is generally very solid

R138 yes, me too. Emma seems able to keep up with her in the rallies which makes the difference.

Is Coco still the GOAT, or are Fernandez and Raducanu overtaking her?

Coco is still the goat.

Raducanu is overrated but the lame Brit media will treat her like the next coming of Serena or Steffi or Martina.

Who is best Netgen?

R140 Coco is younger than both and did way more things than both

I guess Raducanu is overrated but at 18 she really has stormed onto the tour with great results at the biggest tournaments in the last 2 months. The hype makes sense. She has a solid game too.

G*E*M*S*Life team or Sinner team?

Kei Pond team or Nole team?

Monica, Steffi, Hingis and Serena had all won Slams by the time they were 18. Raducanu has only reached the fourth round twice. I think Coco GOAT is overhyped but she has at least had enough good results already.

NOLE

I'm really digging Sinner's long legs. They're looking quite nice today.

I didn't expect Nishikori to win but I'm glad he at least took a set off Djokovic. The longer he's on court the better. Nishikori is coming off of a tough 5 set win over McDonald. The only good thing is it's only the third round so Nishikori is not injured or dead tired yet. He's definitely 1 of the players none of the seeds wanted see early in the tournament as he's fresh.

With Sinner vs. Monfils I hope Sinner finishes this off because Monfils will no doubt be injured in the next round. He always plays long marathons and then fizzles out against higher ranked players.

Sinner completely implodes and he and Monfils are going 5.

Sinner from 4-0 to 4-6 lol

Results so far:

Sakkari upsets Kvitova 6-4 6-3

Andreescu def. Minnen 6-1 6-2

Bencic def. Pegula 6-2 6-4

Berrettini def. Ivashka 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 2-6 6-3

Otte def. Seppi 6-3 6-4 2-6 7-5

Raducanu def. Sorribes Tormo 6-0 6-1

the match really turned in the second set. Nishikori had 7 break point chances against Djokovic but couldn't get it done. Then he gets broken twice and the momentum never really shifted again

Kvitova flops again. She keeps playing like shit at the Slams.

it's almost over for the Japanese.

Nishikori needs to give it up. By the way, what a boring match.

Nole

I don't see any issue with what Chrissie said about Monfils. Plenty of sportswomen practise against men and even (in team sports) boys teams - these are stronger opponents than they will ever face normally, so it makes sense.

r111, Boobs out!

Sloane talks about abusive social media messages after her loss yesterday. People are the worst.

And yet no one asked if I was OK.

Shapo lost the first set 6-4.

Brooksby looks like the love child of John Savage and Cames Jourier.

Why do almost all the WTA gals have muffin tops? Most of the ATP guys have abs even Isner.

Sakkari definitely does NOT have a muffin top.

lol Brooksby is a screamer and Djokovic is going to get pissed when the crowd cheers for him on Monday

Jan Mike Gambill in Shelby Rogers' box. Probably the only time he's been in a lady's box.

R168 he used to coach Vandeweghe a few years ago

[QUOTE] Why do almost all the WTA gals have muffin tops? Most of the ATP guys have abs even Isner.

R165 Well, according to this Camille Paglia, it's because all the lezzies value baked goods over aesthetics.

[quote] Brooksby is a screamer and Djokovic is going to get pissed when the crowd cheers for him on Monday

Djokovic: The crowd were screaming “Boo!”

Reporter: No. They were screaming “Broo-ksby”.

Djokovic: No one was saying “Broo-ksby”.

Hans Moleman: I was saying “Broo-ksby”.

Barty served at 5-2 and now must serve to stay in the match 5-6

R164, I think that’s giving Brooksby way too much credit. He’s really unpleasant looking..

Shelby Rogers moonballing Barty to a tight third setter.. It's dirty but smart tactics against Barty.. whatever it takes to potentially win.

Damn, Barty is about to lose this

FUCK! Do you think Emma will beat Rogers if she advances?

Shapo and his blond leg hair out.

Man, this Stefanos wannabe with the ugly hair is so fucking ugly!

Bye, Putinhead!

great job Harris in taking out the trash with 3 tidy 6-4 sets

Love these moonballs!

WOW. And with that the favourite Barty is out. WTA being WTA.

WTF Barty what a disaster blowing a final set double break lead

well the 2 favorites on the ladies' side crashed out in the third round

I hope this doesn't mean Pliskova is going to reach another final *vomits*

I was rooting for Barty! so sad...

I doubt that anyone wants to be Tsitsipas these days, R178.

Maybe Emma is gonna win it all!

Emma is gonna be fresher. She won in 2 sets and she is already resting...

Barty was so gracious at the net after the match.

In one of the pre-US Open threads someone posted that Barty was not going to win.

Which way to the Barty party?

I like Barty. she is so pleasant.

barty has amazing game and such bores like iga, emma or pliskova are still in lol

It was a good match even with Barty's awkward choking from 5-2.

Thought Barty would get to the final. Who do you all think makes it through in the top half? Andreescu looks good.

Opelka straight sets Basilashvili

Opelka vs. Harris for a spot in the QF

I don't really understand why WTA even bothers with fine grained rankings and seeding?

R196 what else would they do? Barty has been the best player this year but had an off night.

Jack Sock is back!

A. Zverev team or Sock team?

R165 I'm sure you'd love Sock's abs

Jack Sock's got back!

Sock is giving Zverev a beating so far. Fast first set

Why has Jack Sock shaved his legs? He used to have such beautiful hair on his legs.

they are playing too late. they should start the night matches earlier...like at 6pm, instead of 7pm

Sock pulling up his shorts eew

he's getting some tape on his quad

oh please, he ain't gonna last, he's gonna have to quit. his leg is all wrapped up.

I swear these straight guys have such horrible taste in women, all bimbos

this is what happens when you're not fit and not used to winning matches. He started playing great but his body can't handle it.

He needs to stop having that midwestern diet and get his fat ass in shape

Sock has never, ever been fit. He's always been doughy.

yeah, gotta work on his fitness

he lives in Kansas City. He probably has pork bbq every other day

Zverev is such a shitbag and it was great to watch Sock beat his ass at least for the first set.

R204 I think they should start earlier in the morning, like 9:00 AM.

Fat Sock posts pics of where and what he eats. Having barbecue every other day is not far off.

R189 I was that guy.

I guess the annoying Bianca is going to win the title now.

I'm rooting for Kerber, R216.

But it's really anyone's tourney.

[quote]WOW. And with that the favourite Barty is out. WTA being WTA.

Compelling!

I've started to get rather fond of Barty over the past few months. I used to call her Borety before but her relaxed, no frills, no drama, no nonsense approach to playing is so refreshing especially when compared to all the attention whore drama queens and snowflakes who have infested the WTA.

Of the players left in the draw now the only one I like is Angie Kerber. Which means I have probably jinxed her too und she will now lose to some unknown.

I don't mind even the beasts Sabalenka or Sakkari winning. Anyone other than the awful, annoying Andreescu and the overrated Raducanu, please. (No, I am not anti-Romanian. I would be very happy if Halep won.)

Sad to see Barty go, but her performances against Zvonareva and Tauson weren't that great, she already had a few blackout moments. Plus the girl is just too emotional. She did everything she could to lose her Wimbledon final, but Pliskova was a even bigger mental case then her.

I have to say that after two decades I can't stand these aggressive ball bashers anymore. Andreescu, Osaka, Giorgi, Swiantek... what's the difference? I'm so full of this playing style. Give me more Barty and Krejcikova, please. Girls who can slice, play at the net and work that ball with craft.

[quote] I have to say that after two decades I can't stand these aggressive ball bashers anymore.

Blame Nick Bollettieri who is responsible for the mindless ball bashing. And whoever coached Lindsay Davenpork.

Harris is funny-looking AF but the shorts are on point

Andreescu looks fit and focused. It's nice to see after so long. The match against Sakkari should be barn-burner.

Harris would look hot in short hair.

Now he looks fug

off topic perhaps, but where oh where is that young nearly shaved head really buff court security guard that has been at the corner of the arthur ashe stadium for years now? Haven't seen him at all this tournament...

Pam was shading Zverev during the Sock match, saying he has a baby girl with a first wife that he never sees and now has been accused of battery. She really was pretty gossipy.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Sakkari come through and win this slam (she's already had a tough draw so must be feeling confident - and was one point away from a GS final at the French). Or maybe Bencic after reviving her dead career at the Olympics.

Emma could win.

Also Jack sock should have just quit in set 1. He fucked up his leg even more by playing. It's not like he was gonna win the match.

They have to get through me first!

Zevrev never married that whore. He asked her out when he saw that "model" at a cafe. Just another money grab like all those whores who go to NBA games and hotels to try to snag an NBA player for 18 years of child support.

I've watched a few post match interviews with Emma and she seems like a good kid, and she supposedly aced her A levels a few weeks ago, smart! She got A star in Maths and A in Economics!

I'll be happy if she wins.

Schlup Team or Lil Diego Team?

Diego for me

I'll be happy as long as Krejcikova takes out Mugu.

i'm digging the pink rackets.

can't wait to see baby nadal play today

Yea right, R231, because those guys are blameless for where they splatter their baby batter. And if they happen to be having a bad day, whoever yanks their chains deserves to get beat up.

R238 I am not R231 but I am a woman, and I know what women do. Man has to pay for your pills if you cannot afford it ? Because I don't believe any man forces you to not take pills.

Schlup Team

Botic can get it.

R239, that's not my point at all. Either be willing to incur the risk and suffer the consequences, or don't incur the risk. Also the pill is not 100% effective.

Svitolina really is an amazing pusher. She does it sooo well.

they both got what they wanted. He got the easy pussy and she got the baby and paychecks. win/win.

Damn Diego ain't doing great.

R24 nothing is 100% effective but pills are the best in preventing pregnancy. I have taken them for years I never got pregnant, lol and what you mean by incure the risk? if woman cheats and avoids taking pills for instance because she wants to have baby , what man can do? There are tons of stories like that. Yuu think Zverev didnt want her to take pills? good joke

Schlup up two sets!

Does anyone find Jason Goodall sexy as hell?

This Bottom Van De SinSlut is the real thing.

Diego team. Stopped watching Schlup after seeing him mock and ridicule Ben Shelton in the qualies. Shelton brings a lot of typical NCAA enthusiasm to the court, so Schlup decided to start mimicking him after Sheltonwon the first set. Schlup started jumping up and down and yellling whenever he hit a decent shot, after his completely stoic first set.

R248, he's not ugly but I don't find him sexy.

Seriously, R246? I can think of lots of ways to get off without risking pregnancy.

R252 such like?

Diego gets the easiest draws and is still screwing it up.

Look at all the tops coming for my Botic Slurp when I was the first to discover him.

R212, Zverev as bad boy makes him hotter.

R253, ignoring that this is a gay site (Zverev wouldn't be in this predicament if he had just given it up for Melo), I'll leave this here.

Yep, grease fire hot, R256.

I'm on Zandschulp's side there, R250. Acting overly enthusiastic on every single damn point is a huge turn-off. It is my number one complaint with that idiot Shapovolov. It's super unsportsmanlike to celebrate every point like you have won the match.

Simona about to lose…

the worst is when his opponent does UE and shapo is happy like hell

I can't stand Shapo's brand of yelling and fist pumping either, R259. Shelton's not even remotely that bad. He's just very enthusiastic without being obnoxious. Whereas Schlup was very stoic and then got annoyed and exploded and turned into a complete asshole in the second and third sets. Shelton looked crestfallen after Schlup basically yelled in his face after Schlup won a point when both were at the net.

Schlup is handsome. Nice bone structure and lovely blue eyes.

goodbye Diego.

Guess marriage agrees with Snooze-o-lina.

Mirka's not singing yet, R264.

VdeZ is very AWG looking.

Lil Diego digs in!

Dirty Dan Team Or CameraKarate Team?

Evans legs are so short

Med Team

Evan's pants are so tight, can't be comfortable playing in that.

R248 no he's ugly

omg, his wife's mole is so ugly!

But I give him credit for still loving her and marrying her despite that ugly mole.

She would look much better if she removed it.

No, I am not the mole troll.

Medvedev and his wife both have facial moles? yikes

Medvedev is going to be a finalist here, there's nobody in his part of the draw that has a chance against him

Jesus Christ Botic you really like to play with my heart. 4-2 in the third, lost. 2 match points in the fourth, lost. But he did it in the end. Time for a nice reward.

Daniil is going to crush him in the next round

I swear, I've looked at Daniil a thousand times and I don't see a mole. Now his wife on the other hand...

R280 it's on his right cheek. It's the same color as the rest of his skin so depending on the camera lighting you can't always see it.

I don't like this cocky teenager

Fernandez is really annoying and arrogant.

If she is canadian i am japanese

Kerber needs to give that little bitch a beatdown

She's only a teenager but are tits are already so saggy! they are down on her waist!

Her mother is filipino and her dad from ecuador

Fernandez is simply the typical top junior diva. Tauson is a spoiled brat too

I am fascinated by Medvedev's nipples. I wonder if he likes having them played with

Fernandez has a real chance here. Kerber doesn't have the power to hit her off the court

I am going to be very upset if this brat wins

Kerber's beaten Serena. I don't think Fernandez has that much game.

R292 Fernandez is little but she has big groundstrokes for her size. She's more like Cibulkova than a typical tiny counterpuncher. She also moves quite well. While Serena usually defeated Kerber, the times she lost were when Kerber was able to run down that extra ball and outlast her in rallies. Kerber is now over 30 and it's going to be harder to outlast 18 year old Fernandez. Kerber is going to have to be more aggressive or just hope Fernandez gets tight and hits herself out of the match

Kerber vs Fernandez, it's interesting to watch two lefties on court, trying to serve wide will be a challenge.

neither has much of a serve so it won't be surprising if there are many breaks

I would put money on Kerber being in as good of shape as Fernandez.

the serve is totally gone from Fernandez now, the match will be over soon if she can't get it back!

Fernandez' level has dipped and Kerber has stepped up her aggression

LOL so the little snot took a potty break

Come on Angie, slap that bitch down!

[QUOTE] I am fascinated by Medvedev's nipples. I wonder if he likes having them played with

R289 I'm wondering same thing.

Oh my God, Fernandez's constant celebrating and fist-pumping is repugnant.

Someone like Martina Hingis would have torn her to shreds.

lol’ Leylah beats Kerber.

Lil’ Leylah beats Kerber.

Gross. She’s going to be even more insufferable now

Leyla reminds of Hingis, great anticipation and great hands. Maybe better nerves!

What the problem with Leylqh? I kind of like her spunk

I don’t like spunk.

I love this kid. She has the competitive fire that I’ve yet to see in Gauff.

Svitolina versus Leylah is going to be fun. They both get everything back.

Looking forward to Raducanu tomorrow. She’s also for real.

Can’t believe Chrissy is still saying Coco is the standout of the next generation. Need to see more before I’m willing to say that.

^ Well Genie's pussy stinks.

I'd feel very safe in the presence of Aryna Sabalenka.

Ferrero is still hot.

What do we know about Ferrero? Married? GF? Neither?

Married since 2015 R315

To a woman, I suppose?

Foe Team or FAA Team?

Married since 2015.

Who's the fucking spouse? Male or female??

WHY is this so difficult?!

R319, are you also R316?

Nevermind, I see he fucks pussy.

The bottom 8th section of the women's draw was by far the toughest as it included Osaka, Kerber, Stephens, Keys, Gauff and Yastremska yet Fernandez is the one who emerged to reach the QF.

R296 Kerber is definitely in great shape but you could see in the third set she was the one losing her patience in the third set. She was getting worn down

Tiafoe vs. FAA 2 of the best bodies especially legs in tennis!

Tiafoe is unattractive.

R325 I think he's cute. I love his gap-toothed grin.

Post your picture r325 so we can compare him to you.

Tiafoe and FAA are both studs. Not gorgeous but cute with great bodies and fun personalities

Tiafoe team or FAA team?

Tiafoe is hot and you could stack dishes on his ass.

I'm so horny watching this match.

I can’t pick a team! I’ll be happy for whoever wins…

But it looks like it’ll be Tiafoe.

Real question: are these the only two black dudes on the tour?

R333 je ne sais pas

No. Donald Young, Gael Monfils, and that Ymer guy are all black as well.

Tsonga too.

And Michael Mmoh, Christopher Eubanks & Dustin Brown

Does Dustin Brown even play full time?

[quote] Tsonga too.

Is he still active?

[quote]Is he still active?

Usually only with guys smaller than him.

Alcaraz is the definition of butterface

R339 He's ranked 98 and he's played tournaments this year, including the French Open and Wimbledon, but notably he lost in the first round of all but one of them. Once his ranking drops enough that he can't automatically get in main draws I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire. He's 36-years-old now.

R338, Dustin Brown plays mostly on the challenger circuit, but he is a full-time player.

i can only imagine see tiafoe's ass nude in the locker room and wet from a shower! whew lordy be! what a sight! great out and up bubble butt he has....

tsonga's wife is very very pretty ......

There are two Ymer brothers, Mikael and Elias, on the tour. Other black players not mentioned yet are Ulises Blanch, Darian King, Raven Klaasen, and Ben Shelton.

Vika Azarenka thought she was black for a while.

Fernandez played great today - out Kerber-ed Kerber. Alcaraz is a bundle of energy; didn't expect him to cruise after being down 1-2 in sets.

Tiafoe v. FAA - not the highest quality so far, but I expect a roller coaster. Rooting for Lebron Jr., though I like both players.

Women's tourney is wide open. Can anyone stop Djokovic's Grand Slam? I really don't like him, but it would be cool to see it?

White people who date, marry, or befriend black people like to think that.

Fernandez plays Svitolina next, who she has a good chance of beating.

I know I should be behind Tiafoe as an American, and I usually root for him but I like Felix better.

"Alcaraz is the definition of butterface."

Also he has Latino porn bottom face.

I think he'll at least grow out of the acne.

"Tiafoe is hot and you could stack dishes on his ass."

His ass and body is sublime. And I think he's hot. He walks like he just had a massive leg day at the gym and never stretches his hamstrings enough. Or, in my fantasy, like he just got dicked down by a massive cock or two with that perky ass arched high.

There's great shirtless pics of Tiafoe readily available

r310, no that is the definition of boring. At least Fernandez will try to be aggressive, could be her undoing but she's gotta try. I don't think she can out wall svitolina. The worst match I ever saw was between Errani and Radwanska. Errani was trying to go on the offense because Radwanska would do nothing to put away the ball. Radwanska beat her. So watch Svitolina push everything to get a win. Her husband is such a dynamic player and fun to watch but she is just like watching paint dry. I tried with Halep match and I just could enjoy it, it was so boring.

r351, and with a little money he's making, he could get a decent haircut and soon will look better. Roger was no prize looker at 18

Tiafoe is going to lose this match, he looks exhausted, and FAA still cool like a cucumber, plenty of fuel left in the tank!

FAA really is the better player - just structurally and technically. But, he's no mental giant. He often has some out-of-nowhere lapses.

for when this thread gets paywalled here's the next one

we're over 350 posts now so surely it's going to happen soon

Thank you OP!

yeah, Tiafoe probably gonna start cramping soon

I just want Tiafoe and FAA to flip fuck after this match. Imagine those legs wrapped up together

It seems unfair to make Mugu and what's-her-name wait to play on AA to empty seats.

I'll be shocked if FAA loses now. He's got all the momentum even though he's blown 2 sets before

Tiafoe looks a bit tired

Tiafoe is the type of "brawn" players who like to show off and try to overpower the opponents, but unfortunately that style of play isn't working any more, tennis requires more brains now even for men!

Yes, why so late when seats are often empty? TV schedules?

R362 it's going to be a late night for sure

did someone go to the toilet?

FAA's legs are perfection.

....

tomorrow's schedule:

Ashe:

Zverev vs. Sinner

Rogers vs. Raducanu

Ashe night:

Djokovic vs. Brooksby

Andreescu vs. Sakkari

Armstrong:

Swiatek vs. Bencic

Opelka vs. Harris

Berrettini vs. Otte

Grandstand:

Pliskova vs. Pavlyuchenkova

My preferences:

Sinner Raducanu Brooksby Andreescu Bencic Opelka Berrettini Pliskova

lol, those commentators on ESPN, they should have known the only reason a group of American men got into the second week this year is because players Thiem, Nadal, Federer... withdrew, otherwise there won't be any opening for them.

"Tiafoe is the type of "brawn" players who like to show off and try to overpower the opponents, but unfortunately that style of play isn't working any more, tennis requires more brains now even for men!"

He's a high energy guy and needs to feed off energy. I think he often tries crazy shots to give himself a boost if he makes it.

Also, as athletic as he looks, he is by no means an elite mover, which is everything in today's game. He almost has to go for big shots earlier, because he doesn't have the footwork to construct long points and grind, turn defense into offense. I don't think he's that stupid. His physical game is just limited.

You're delusional, R372. Federer is geriatric and played like it in his "comeback". Thiem has lapsed into a mental coma.

Tiafoe looks so tired. he needs to work in his fitness

Surprised nobody's mentioned these abs yet...

R372 for most of the American guys yes but a couple years ago Tiafoe did reach the AO QF

FAA is very... lithe.

aww cute embrace at the net

look at tiafoe, he can barely walk...

pipe dream I know but I'd LOVE it if FAA's first title could be this year's USO

of course, tiafoe has to take off his shirt.

Tiafoe walked off shirtless. He wanted a few catcalls.

what's wrong with taking his shirt off R382 ?

This is like the Canadian Open. All the Canadians still alive (well not Sharpovalov) Did they do something with their development program because all they had were Genie and that mad lib face guy for a while.

English doesn't sound like it's his 1st language.

are you kidding? there is anther match?!

It's so late already!

R386 FAA's father is from Togo and his mother is Quebecoise so I'm sure he speaks French first then English

Felix mentions French as his first language in the link.

He has a beautiful 'franglais' accent when speaking english. Sexy Montreal boy.

[quote] mad lib face guy for a while.

Who’s that? The porcine Raonic?

Thiem and Zverev played the worst Grand Slam final in history at the US Open last year. Thiem is probably hiding in shame.

Raonic reminds me of those bouncing piggy from Angry Birds

Muguruza is not making Krejcikova move enough. Krejcikova is currently the best in the world at controlling the center of the court. On the run she's quite vulnerable but most of the tour seems to be unable to handle her heavy weight-of-shot.

If Krejcikova wins the title I hope she is a bit more excited about it than when she won the French. She has the personality of white bread.

Mmmmm bread…

So her coach, Conchita Martínez, did she come out? Just checked the wiki, no husband, no kids.

R394 Mugu's game has regressed considerably after her peak win (wimbledon and Cincy) a few years back, she used to play with controlled aggression, now she is just grinding which would be fine but Mugu often lost her own patience and sending herself home, she needs to go back her old self, she has the power and moves well, really no need to exhaust herself on court.

was she dating Stan the man?

and wow Muguruza has come alive while Krejcikova got a bit tight.

R398 I wonder about Martinez' influence over her game. She and Muguruza obviously have completely different styles. Martinez' game was never about power so I wonder if she coaches Garbine to be more consistent rather than going for the fast outright winners?

Martinez got really fat.

In terms of power, Krejcikova is more like a Davenport. She has real easy power but not the fast mph on tour. Both have some of the heaviest weight-of-shot you'll see in the women's game and the ball just explodes after it bounces.

In terms of raw power, Keys is the hardest hitter and her average groundstroke speeds often faster than some of the top 50 men. Her problem is purely consistency. The next tier down from her in terms of raw power are Osaka, Sabalenka, Serena and Kvitova. Venus used to be 1 of the hardest hitters but she's lost some of it over the last 10 years.

Muguruza is more in the third tier Sharapova, Azarenka and Pliskova category of power. She hits harder than most but not overwhelming

I've heard Pammie saying about Keys that she was like Seles and Capriati who seemed to hit the ball harder when things got tense. The problem is those two to hit that hard between the lines.. When Keys is tense she sprays the second or third ball almost every time.

sad that Krejcikova has some kind of medical issue now. The match was getting good

in terms of power for the men, not in any particular order as I forget the exact mph stats but the 3 biggest forehands I remember are Del Potro, Blake and Gonzalez. When they hit their absolute hardest it could knock guys down. The biggest forehand on tour now is Berrettini but I haven't seen a mph stat for him yet so not sure how he compares with those other 3. Karatsev and Sock have huge forehands as well but I think Berrettini's is bigger. Basilashvili is up there as well.

she went to the toilet for 8 min

oh and Sinner! how could I forget he hits huge

Shapovalov is close

stefanos said baby nadal hit really hard too.

the bathroom break helped lol

oh no the crowd boos

this is poor sportsmanship

R401 probably Mugu herself wants the change too, she was one of those players who won slams but not much elsewhere, like Li Na. After they won the slams and they try to be more consistent on tour, but the trade-off is they would lose their edge, the high risk tennis they were good at.

Yeah Krejcikova seems quite injured. That MTO for sure wasnt tactical at all.

Speaking of Del Potro, FAA is the youngest to make it to consecutive GS quarters since Delpo in 2008-2009.

what did she say to her?

lmao Muguruza was not having it at the handshake didn't hear what she said but it wasn't friendly and Krejcikova just waved her hand at her

I hope she doesn't give Sabalenka a walkover. I want to see them play

no one would want Delpo's career!

ESPN saying Muguruza said "so unprofessional" at the net

Krejcikova is now crying. I think she's afraid that we all think she cheated

she's grabbing her abs. or maybe pretending to be injured. wouldn't put it past her.

Hope she loses the next round.

hopefully it's not a torn abdominal.

oh please, she's just tired.

Is she freaking out for getting called out?

who is she playing next round? wow, she's so weak, can barely walk.

Sabalenka will be her next opponent

Sabalenka will kill her.

3 ladies slam winners left in the draw-Krejcikova in the QF and tomorrow we'll see if Andreescu and Swiatek can join her

meanwhile Djokovic is the only male slam winner left since Murray and Cilic lost first round. Of course, Federer, Nadal, Wawrinka, Thiem and Del Potro aren't playing

i don't believe she was injured at all, it was just an act.

By career, R419, I presume you mean series of injuries and maladies that destroyed his results. Did anyone else have such a long list of physical setbacks?

When is the annoying little Canadian fat girl playing again?

Baby nadal ain't never gonna be good looking. He needs laser resurfacing to get rid of those acne scars.

R430, Federer, Wawrinka, and Delpo are physical toast. Thiem is mental mush. Nadal would have been the only real threat.

R432 yes Alexandra Stevenson!

R433 Andreescu is playing primetime tomorrow against Sakkari after Djokovic vs. Brooksby

wow, another late night. it's too late to be play ffs.

"So her coach, Conchita Martínez, did she come out? Just checked the wiki, no husband, no kids."

Martinez has been out forever. When she was playing, she wasn't "out out" but she wasn't denying anything. She was none for being one of the bold players on tour - parading around the locker room naked. Granted, nobody was asking the tough questions. Anyway, Conchita Martinez is by no means closeted.

for those who missed it

Alcaraz isn't handsome but he's hot. He is stacked.

He's joli-laid, like Nadal was.

more FAA legz grrrrrrrrr

looking forward to Sinner / Sascha and Bianca / Sakkari

Mugu is just a cunt. You lost. Get over it.

Mugu is a cunt

It's no big deal R440, I never believed in handshakes either. Shaking your opponent's hand? Yuk.

A lot of the Talk Tennis (the forums connected to Tenniswarehouse) queens (or non queens) seem to love this Sinner guy. He does nothing for me. He's certainly a good player, but I can't see myself ever rooting for him. Of the good REALLY young guys (younger than the Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Zverev, Rublev group), I like FAA and Alcaraz better. In term of prospects, I'm not sure who will have the best career.

Wow. I see nothing special in Raducanu's game that should be causing Rogers such trouble.

Raducanu is very pretty; the tennis boys will be hounding her, poor thing.

Rogers is just playing like shit. She's that sort of player - can be up and down. Radacanu is part of that - by getting so many balls back, making shots, and putting pressure on Shelby. But, still, Shelby's game is crap today.