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The Gays and Tennis Part 116- When in Rome...

last thread paywalled

we're in Rome now, less than 2 weeks before the start of Roland Garros.

so far here are the clay title winners:

ATP:

Houston: Opelka

Marrakesh: Goffin

Monte Carlo: Tsitsipas

Barcelona: Alcaraz

Belgrade: Rublev

Estoril: Baez

Munich: Rune

Madrid: Alcaraz

WTA:

Charleston: Bencic

Bogota: Maria

Stuttgart: Swiatek

Istanbul: Potapova

Madrid: Jabeur

previous thread linked below

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by Anonymousreply 387May 21, 2022 12:58 AM

from the previous thread

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by Anonymousreply 1May 10, 2022 1:33 AM

[quote] When in Rome...

Do as Shapo does.

by Anonymousreply 2May 10, 2022 1:56 AM

Thanks for the new thread, OP.

by Anonymousreply 3May 10, 2022 1:56 AM

Isner and Schwartzman are playing doubles this week. Saw a clip-they look like a father and his son. There has to be close to a foot and a half difference between them

by Anonymousreply 4May 10, 2022 5:36 AM

More like giant and dwarf.

by Anonymousreply 5May 10, 2022 5:40 AM

lmao

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by Anonymousreply 6May 10, 2022 5:46 AM

Lil’ Diegoplorable team.

by Anonymousreply 7May 10, 2022 5:57 AM

What happened to Osaka? Today,she was suppose to play Sara from Spain.

by Anonymousreply 8May 10, 2022 7:37 AM

R8 officially she's still recovering from an Achilles injury, but she probably didn't want to play clay-court specialist Sara from Spain again after losing to her big time in Madrid.

by Anonymousreply 9May 10, 2022 8:05 AM

I want to see Diego fucked by Isner. They can have some very interesting sex positions together.

by Anonymousreply 10May 10, 2022 8:42 AM

I’m really, really, really ashamed to admit that I had exactly the same thought, r10.

by Anonymousreply 11May 10, 2022 9:58 AM

luv him or hate him, he's hawt

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by Anonymousreply 12May 10, 2022 10:00 AM

....

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by Anonymousreply 13May 10, 2022 10:02 AM

Naomi couldn't handle another breadstick or bagel on clay from Sara after the Madrid Misery and Fed Cup Fiasco. She is such a coddled child. Her sister exposed her in that reddit post for being unable to take any criticism.

PS thanks, as always, for the new thread!

by Anonymousreply 14May 10, 2022 11:23 AM

Lil' Diego Lil' Diego's against Miomir. 0-3 down in the final set, 2 match points down at 4-5, and then pulls it off with a blastfest in the tie-break.

Great match.

by Anonymousreply 15May 10, 2022 1:36 PM

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by Anonymousreply 16May 10, 2022 1:56 PM

R6 Probabily Isner's erect cock reaches Diego's nipples. Damn. *Stop, STOP thinking that!*

by Anonymousreply 17May 10, 2022 2:37 PM

R12, Shapo looks like Scooby Doo.

by Anonymousreply 18May 10, 2022 3:45 PM

More like Scooby-Dum, R18.

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by Anonymousreply 19May 10, 2022 4:03 PM

Oooh, Raducanu just quit her match against Andreescu after losing the first set. I'll be honest, I didn't buy that at all. She knew that she had no chance so she just quit, in my opinion.

by Anonymousreply 20May 10, 2022 4:38 PM

I'm partial to blondes, and Canadian, but Shapo really needs flattering angles to look attractive. He def has the 'ugly Russian' genes rather than the 'hot Russian' genes.

by Anonymousreply 21May 10, 2022 4:44 PM

[quote]Oooh, Raducanu just quit her match against Andreescu after losing the first set.

Sara from Spain ( Sorribes Tormo) also retired....if Osaka had known...

by Anonymousreply 22May 10, 2022 4:55 PM

Women's tennis is always such a letdown. This was one of the more intriguing marquee match-ups in quite some time and this is how it predictably ends.

by Anonymousreply 23May 10, 2022 5:11 PM

I think emma has problems with her feet/blisters/no toenails etc.

by Anonymousreply 24May 10, 2022 5:14 PM

R22 Sorribes retired when she was winning 61 43 and break

People went crazy about Alcaraz in Spain. Not only about the comparisions with Rafa but about even his private life. It was published that he was dating a girl but the family denied and said they broke up two years ago and he is single (they weren't happy about the press going crazy about his private life)

by Anonymousreply 25May 10, 2022 6:07 PM

FAA nice comeback against ADF

by Anonymousreply 26May 10, 2022 7:40 PM

Emma Raducanu is forced to retire from her first round match with Bianca Andreescu at the Italian Open due to a lingering back issue... as the British No 1 tells courtside physio she is struggling to move in second set

by Anonymousreply 27May 10, 2022 8:41 PM

AirTunes has a horrible grunt I hate her

by Anonymousreply 28May 10, 2022 9:17 PM

Sorribes ^^

by Anonymousreply 29May 10, 2022 10:13 PM

r25, maybe Alcaraz answered in a way that was lost in translation and he meant to imply something else, A lot of difference between 'date' and dated' for english speakers, but maybe not so much when its not your first language.

by Anonymousreply 30May 10, 2022 10:21 PM

Shapostretch.

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by Anonymousreply 31May 11, 2022 1:36 AM

This weekend a friend of mine said I wasn't really on Ons team. He said I wasn't rooting with enough enthusiasm. He said I was Onsufficient.

by Anonymousreply 32May 11, 2022 1:38 AM

When Andreescu was really “on“ a couple years ago she was so fun to watch. Shame she’s been so injury-prone.

by Anonymousreply 33May 11, 2022 1:43 AM

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by Anonymousreply 34May 11, 2022 12:43 PM

[quote]If no points were offered it could effectively reduce the SW19 fortnight to the status of highly-paid exhibition.

Come on, it wouldn't. Technically, sure, but it's WIMBLEDON.

Ranking points would protect the Russians/Belarusians somewhat but the real move would be if the tennis players united to boycott Wimbledon.

by Anonymousreply 35May 11, 2022 12:52 PM

I don't really have the answer about Wimbledon, but I do hope the rankings aren't affected too much. It's taken FOREVER to get back to some sense of normalcy after 3 years of COVID-era points not dropping. Andreescu is still using a PR to enter tournaments that she has because of her 2019 US Open win. It's been 3 years and she's still using those points to enter.

And Federer was still in the top 10 until just recently, despite barely playing over the past 3 years.

by Anonymousreply 36May 11, 2022 1:51 PM

R34 If ranking points were stripped away from Wimbledon and the UK grass court tournaments there would be many withrawals. Players already see the grass mini season as a nuisance and nothing more between clay and hard courts events. Sure there will still be a lot of money, but it would just be like an exhibition. Wimbledon lost a lot of credibility and respect with that stupid decision as no one follows it.

by Anonymousreply 37May 11, 2022 3:47 PM

Osaka leaves IMG, will start her own agency with her manager who also left IMG. It will be called Evolve.

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by Anonymousreply 38May 11, 2022 3:54 PM

She really is exhausting.

by Anonymousreply 39May 11, 2022 4:02 PM

she has so many side projects, she has her own skincare line, now own agency, soon she will leave nike and have a clothing line.

by Anonymousreply 40May 11, 2022 4:10 PM

Naomi is doing such important work.

by Anonymousreply 41May 11, 2022 4:16 PM

Translation: IMG dropped Naomi because her results have sucked ever since she stopped being serious about tennis.

by Anonymousreply 42May 11, 2022 4:17 PM

R37 Withdrawals from what players? I'll bet you that almost every top player who is eligible will still play. Because they all want the chance to win Wimbledon.

by Anonymousreply 43May 11, 2022 4:19 PM

Wimbledon has made the right decision and I hope won't second guess themselves.

by Anonymousreply 44May 11, 2022 5:17 PM

Many of us like and respect a number of Russian and Belarusian players and feel for them. But we still think the ban is right overall.

by Anonymousreply 45May 11, 2022 5:33 PM

Azarenka should already have received a lifetime ban a few years ago, for wearing this swimsuit.

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by Anonymousreply 46May 11, 2022 5:39 PM

they can't go back on the decision now unless they want a repeat of the Oz situation. I realize this time it's entirely the tournament's decision and not the government but still.

by Anonymousreply 47May 11, 2022 5:44 PM

Yes, Russia has been banned by a number of different sports, so it's not that unusual to see the ban in tennis. I don't know why so many people are shocked and surprised by Wimbledon's decision.

I would be surprised to see many players skipping Wimbledon even if they remove the rankings points. Aside from prize money, the prestige is a huge motivating factor. The players love to play the Olympics which is much less important than Wimbledon for tennis.

by Anonymousreply 48May 11, 2022 5:46 PM

R43 It would be like the Olympics. Players were motivated to take part in them when federations raised the prize money in case of medals and ranking points were added. When these lacked there wasn't much motivation going on, so they used to show up - of course - but not fight till the last ball in case a match became difficult, that's why we often saw random finalists like Massu, Fish, Rosset, Bencic or the Puertorican girl. Removing ranking points from Wimbledon may have this effect, especially on men who have to go through the five-setters.

by Anonymousreply 49May 11, 2022 5:56 PM

R49 PUIG!

by Anonymousreply 50May 11, 2022 6:02 PM

Garbi still garbage. She served for it against Putintseva, botched the tiebreak and crashed out quickly in the 3rd set

Fognini REALLY doesn't want to lose to a younger Italian in Rome lol he's very animated

by Anonymousreply 51May 11, 2022 6:25 PM

The Fog is giving me everything with his shotmaking tonight.

Poots hit Muguruza with a volley at the net and Garbine told her off and waved her finger at her (lol). I thought she would use that as motivation to win the match but she choked from a winning position instead. A lot of her era-mates are in decline this year too (Kvitova, Kerber, Pliskova, Svitolina, etc.). A changing of the guard is happening.

by Anonymousreply 52May 11, 2022 6:34 PM

I can imagine Fog grabbing Il Gingio and flushing his head in the toilet in the locker room - a Frat Jock Vs Dork vibe.

by Anonymousreply 53May 11, 2022 6:36 PM

The weather seems to be getting a little Nifty.

by Anonymousreply 54May 11, 2022 6:41 PM

R53 I can definitely see him cock slapping him in some Davis Cup hazing or something.

Tsitsipas def. Young Grigor in 3, saving multiple match points. Lil' Diego loses to sexy Giron. Our good sis Ons defeated Tomljanovic. And Stan the Man just came through a tough 3 setter against Lazslo Djere.

by Anonymousreply 55May 11, 2022 6:50 PM

Yeah The Fog and Il Gingio could not be more opposite in terms of looks and temperament.

If lovely Laslo needs someone to suck him off to cheer him up, I'm available.

by Anonymousreply 56May 11, 2022 9:16 PM

R10 and R11.. i have this kinky power control role reversal trip of seeing isner ON HIS KNEES sucking away lustfully on little diego's stick while diego has his fists on his hips, and occasionally petting isner like a little boy servant, and telling him sexily and matter of fact how to service him and to tell diego how much he needs it, wants it, please let him (isner) have it and so on....

by Anonymousreply 57May 11, 2022 9:40 PM

^ Isner on his knees would STILL be too tall for this scenario

by Anonymousreply 58May 11, 2022 9:43 PM

OK there's nothing sexy about Isner lol

by Anonymousreply 59May 11, 2022 10:44 PM

I predict that Stan will feel older than he ever felt in his life tomorrow against Djokovic 6-2 6-2. Even though he was Number 3 with 3 slams he was always an afterthought. I guess because he couldn't beat Fed.

by Anonymousreply 60May 11, 2022 10:51 PM

How old is Stan? 35?

by Anonymousreply 61May 11, 2022 10:52 PM

Isner reminds me of the gross, tall, hung kid I went to school with. I thought I couldn't be gay because I found him and his huge cock repulsive. Then Nick the Greek came swaggering in with a huge uncut semi, singing a love song and I thought "Oh fuck, I am totally gay".

by Anonymousreply 62May 11, 2022 10:54 PM

shocking that Djokovic and Wawrinka have not played since 2019

and yeah I expect a beatdown

by Anonymousreply 63May 11, 2022 10:55 PM

Halep didn't look thrilled to lose against Collins

by Anonymousreply 64May 11, 2022 10:56 PM

Stan won two of his last three vs. Novax, so there's that. And they're only two years apart in age.

by Anonymousreply 65May 11, 2022 11:12 PM

Halep had the Morataglou curse.

by Anonymousreply 66May 11, 2022 11:43 PM

Novak is going to destroy Stan, but I will still be rooting for the Stanimal.

Rafa and Shapo ought to be interesting. I've never seen Rafa this bad on clay. Well, maybe in 2015.

He easily beat Isner, but his game is just off. But if anyone can pull it together quickly, Rafa can.

by Anonymousreply 67May 12, 2022 1:18 AM

I think tomorrow everybody will be rooting for Stan....

by Anonymousreply 68May 12, 2022 1:20 AM

With all the discussion of Fog, here's a short video of warm-up exercises, biceps prominently displayed.

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by Anonymousreply 69May 12, 2022 4:18 AM

For you Shapo blond leg hair fans.

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by Anonymousreply 70May 12, 2022 4:28 AM

I am disappointed that Young Grigor lost to Tsitsy so closely.

by Anonymousreply 71May 12, 2022 4:37 AM

Minotaur team or A. Zverev team?

K. Hemsworth team or Tsitsy team?

Giron team or FAA team?

Krajinovic team or Sinner team?

Garin team or Cilic team?

"Nole" team or Stan team/Wawrinka team?

Brooksby team or Ruud team?

Nadal team or Shapo team?

by Anonymousreply 72May 12, 2022 4:44 AM

R71 and then lost in doubles in two tight sets with another DL boyfriend, Hubie. I volunteer to rock him and comfort him and rub him down well after a rough day.

by Anonymousreply 73May 12, 2022 4:49 AM

100 Masters 1000 wins for Sascha Zverev.

by Anonymousreply 74May 12, 2022 11:14 AM

Garin's weight really does fluctuates. When he won Cordoba in 2020 he was quite skinny, last year he became thick and chunky (in fact he had a lot more resistence), then I saw him yesterday and again he lost tons of weight. He needs more balance.

by Anonymousreply 75May 12, 2022 1:11 PM

Krajinovic has now exceeded Gilles Simon as the bulgingest tennis player to have ever played the sport. I’m watching the Sinner–Krajinovic match, and I can hardly remember the score.

by Anonymousreply 76May 12, 2022 2:53 PM

Delightful to see uber- cunt Danielle Collins being dispatched in straight sets. She had a go at a cameraman who she bitched was in her face at the changeover.

by Anonymousreply 77May 12, 2022 3:40 PM

Felix through easily over Giron 6-3, 6-2 to a new career high of #8 in the live ATP rankings. Looks like he'll meet sour Novaxx next from the looks of the early proceedings with Wawrinka, but hoping that Stan can turn it around and see his Monte Carlo doubles partner FAA in the quarters.

by Anonymousreply 78May 12, 2022 3:50 PM

Did anyone see the drama between Putintseva and Mugurutha yesterday? Did Putintseva really aim for Mugurutha at the net, or is it just the press being the press?

by Anonymousreply 79May 12, 2022 3:51 PM

Stan looks heavy.

by Anonymousreply 80May 12, 2022 4:02 PM

Very heavy

by Anonymousreply 81May 12, 2022 4:12 PM

Tubby.

by Anonymousreply 82May 12, 2022 4:14 PM

Not just heavy but his upper body doesn’t look nearly as strong as it used to. His ability to compete with the best always relied on his bull strength.

by Anonymousreply 83May 12, 2022 4:17 PM

Stan looks better now, less chunky, cleaner. Too bad he forgot how to play tennis in the process.

by Anonymousreply 84May 12, 2022 4:24 PM

Good to see Gorgeous Garin put together a consistent run in Rome. He's just dispatched Cilic in 3 close sets.

Hopefully he's starting to get his confidence back - much needed as he'd just dropped out of the Top 40 before this tournament.

by Anonymousreply 85May 12, 2022 4:40 PM

Well done, R60! You predicted the Djovovic-Wawrinka score correctly with Djokovic winning 6-2, 6-2, which is exactly what happened.

by Anonymousreply 86May 12, 2022 5:09 PM

[quote] Stan looks heavy.

I’m good places or bad places?

by Anonymousreply 87May 12, 2022 6:36 PM

I just knew something was off with Rafa. Called it.

Disappointed, but if Rafa is all but done? (And it pains me to say he very well might be...)

So glad he won the Aussie and what a ride he's given fans.

by Anonymousreply 88May 12, 2022 8:41 PM

Imagine these two in the same room.

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by Anonymousreply 89May 12, 2022 8:42 PM

I don't know what it is about Danielle Collins but she cracks me the fuck up. Mugu, Putintseva and the like, not so much.

by Anonymousreply 90May 12, 2022 9:20 PM

a good win, and handled with class

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by Anonymousreply 91May 12, 2022 9:32 PM

I hate when Nadal loses with injury. I want him to be healthy and lose. Hopefully he'll recover for RG and lose to Alcaraz

by Anonymousreply 92May 12, 2022 10:53 PM

Me lost to dumb white boy today.

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by Anonymousreply 93May 12, 2022 10:56 PM

Shapo's service stance is fucking beautiful. The knee-bend, the arched back -- I haven't seen a stance like that since Pete.

by Anonymousreply 94May 12, 2022 11:00 PM

really looking forward to Swiatek vs. Andreescu I don't think they've played before

by Anonymousreply 95May 12, 2022 11:00 PM

My god r93, I do believe that Shapo might become an alpha-stud through time. He's getting more handsome as he ages.

by Anonymousreply 96May 13, 2022 12:43 AM

Shapo will look like, and have the brain power of, a Muppet, now and forever.

by Anonymousreply 97May 13, 2022 12:45 AM

Is Adreescu chubby at this tournament?

by Anonymousreply 98May 13, 2022 12:47 AM

yes she's a cow

by Anonymousreply 99May 13, 2022 12:48 AM

Difference is Pete’s toss was perfect, the same for ever spot he hit. Denis’ toss is all over the place- thus the inconsistent results.

by Anonymousreply 100May 13, 2022 12:51 AM

For the poster who asked about Putin vs Flopbine.

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by Anonymousreply 101May 13, 2022 1:11 AM

The WTA drama machine was actually in full force today. Kostyuk took an off court MTO and never returned to her doubles match.

Vika had to deal with this old guy interrupting her between first and second serves on break point (he was later shown talking loudly on his phone and she shouted at him again).

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by Anonymousreply 102May 13, 2022 1:14 AM

[quote] Shapo will look like, and have the brain power of, a Muppet,

Specifically Janice.

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by Anonymousreply 103May 13, 2022 1:17 AM

Collins and Putintseva have been playing doubles together this week. You can tell their respective evil is rubbing off on each other.

I wonder what the next drama will be. Probably in the Anisimova vs Sabalenka match, or Swiatek vs Drama Queenescu. Jabeur vs Sakkari could be a good fight in terms of the tennis.

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by Anonymousreply 104May 13, 2022 1:20 AM

All this WTA drama is compelling.

by Anonymousreply 105May 13, 2022 1:36 AM

Coco to win it all.

by Anonymousreply 106May 13, 2022 1:44 AM

Which white male players have yellow skin?

by Anonymousreply 107May 13, 2022 2:00 AM

Rafa and Shapo at net.

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by Anonymousreply 108May 13, 2022 2:15 AM

I think there could be some drama in the Tsitsipas-Sinner and Ruud-Shapovalov matches too

by Anonymousreply 109May 13, 2022 2:24 AM

I think Shapo is getting hairier. Seeing that chest hair poke out in the pic at R108.

And his nipples looked great today.

by Anonymousreply 110May 13, 2022 2:27 AM

Shapo has many unsightly moles.

by Anonymousreply 111May 13, 2022 2:29 AM

This telenovela is so over the top it's border line abuse. Last few years this same BS about foot or something else

Keep robbing other players that beat him from spotlight... This getting lower than tabloid levels. Got to stop.

Shapo totally outplayed that closet case.

by Anonymousreply 112May 13, 2022 2:42 AM

Garin team or A. Zverev team?

Sinner team or Tsitsy team?

Shapo team or Ruud team? (DL Boyfriend Match of the Day

"Nole" team or FAA team?

by Anonymousreply 113May 13, 2022 3:25 AM

Are you ESL, R112?

by Anonymousreply 114May 13, 2022 3:27 AM

Sabalenka team or ova, Anisim team?

Svee-i-tek team or Andreescu team?

Ons team or Sakkari team?

Teichmann team or Kasatkina team?

by Anonymousreply 115May 13, 2022 3:28 AM

Team:

Garin

IDGAF

Ruud

FAA

by Anonymousreply 116May 13, 2022 3:28 AM

Do we have any Becker prison updates?

by Anonymousreply 117May 13, 2022 4:35 AM

R113

Sasha team

Sinner team

Shapo team

Nole team

by Anonymousreply 118May 13, 2022 4:42 AM

Is R118 ESL?

by Anonymousreply 119May 13, 2022 4:45 AM

R115

Sablenka team

Bianca team

Kastakina team

by Anonymousreply 120May 13, 2022 4:46 AM

I thought the Incredible Hulk girl was still struggling?

by Anonymousreply 121May 13, 2022 4:49 AM

Is R120 ESL?

by Anonymousreply 122May 13, 2022 4:53 AM

Sabalenka is 0-4 vs. Anisimova lol

by Anonymousreply 123May 13, 2022 6:17 AM

I want Garin over the abuser, Titsy over the ginger tennis robot, Casper Nuud, and FAA.

For the WTA I just want one of Ons/Sabalenka/Andreescu/Sakkari to beat Swiatek and win the title. Preferably Ons. I can’t believe this weak ass win streak. She-Hulk has toned down the DFs this week, maybe she will finally beat that brat Anisimova. I'm mostly just shocked the WTA still has seeded players alive this far into the week.

by Anonymousreply 124May 13, 2022 9:22 AM

Garin, Sinner, Ruud and FAA Ons all the way; but I also like IGA. Bianca for the drama.... and Sabalenka and Sakkari..it all depends on the day.

by Anonymousreply 125May 13, 2022 10:07 AM

Garin Team

Titsy Team

I wanna be spit-roasted in the middle Team

FAA Team

by Anonymousreply 126May 13, 2022 10:09 AM

Garin's Sexy Quads, Sinner (only because I have to choose), Ruud and Felix The Cool Cat Teams

by Anonymousreply 127May 13, 2022 10:18 AM

Garin so close in that first set :(

by Anonymousreply 128May 13, 2022 10:30 AM

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by Anonymousreply 129May 13, 2022 10:52 AM

Ruud bulging nicely in his match right now, bless him.

by Anonymousreply 130May 13, 2022 3:31 PM

R130 I noticed that on the slow-mo replays. My assessment: a solid fat 7-incher .

by Anonymousreply 131May 13, 2022 4:17 PM

R131 My fjord can handle that.

by Anonymousreply 132May 13, 2022 4:29 PM

Sakkari just choked a 6-1, 5-2, 30-0 lead. She has now lost eight games in a row from this point and is down a break in the final set to Ons. Maybe she's not ready to beat Iga after all...

Tsitsipas is annoying but his clay game is so impressive. Ruud needs to wear more sunscreen but he is such boyfriend material I can look past it.

by Anonymousreply 133May 13, 2022 4:31 PM

Ruud gets through! He needed a good clay result, so this is good for him.

by Anonymousreply 134May 13, 2022 4:43 PM

Is Swiatek lez?

by Anonymousreply 135May 13, 2022 5:01 PM

How is Virginia Wade doing?

by Anonymousreply 136May 13, 2022 5:23 PM

I'm not interested in the WTA unless the player is openly gay or at least DADT. Are any of them out?

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by Anonymousreply 138May 13, 2022 5:51 PM

Iga Swiatek is the most nondescript looking person on the face of the earth, let alone playing professional tennis.

by Anonymousreply 139May 13, 2022 6:13 PM

R139 she has that wide legged butch walk like Ash Bart.

by Anonymousreply 140May 13, 2022 6:15 PM

Some Ruud eye candy.

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by Anonymousreply 141May 13, 2022 6:28 PM

Well, at least Ruud got to the semis.

by Anonymousreply 142May 13, 2022 9:03 PM

FAA broke Djokovic in the second set. Score now 5-4 Djokovic.

by Anonymousreply 143May 13, 2022 9:20 PM

5-5 Djokovic FAA.

by Anonymousreply 144May 13, 2022 9:22 PM

Back to 5-5, Felix fighting back!

by Anonymousreply 145May 13, 2022 9:23 PM

I love Madame Auger: she's a riot.

by Anonymousreply 146May 13, 2022 9:23 PM

@ R141

I wanna be that bicycle seat

by Anonymousreply 147May 13, 2022 9:24 PM

Ciao, FAA

by Anonymousreply 148May 13, 2022 9:43 PM

Even though he was crushed in the tiebreaker, Felix played with real fight and firepower. I can’t believe how much he has improved.

by Anonymousreply 149May 13, 2022 9:47 PM

And Felix is still only 21. I am so looking forward to the new era when Alcaraz and FAA replace Novaxx and Zverev.

by Anonymousreply 150May 13, 2022 9:51 PM

Titsy Team or Sneer Team?

Novaxx Team or Sit on My Face, pls Team?

by Anonymousreply 151May 13, 2022 10:40 PM

Looking to see Sneer wiped and Novaxx whipped (or suffocated).

by Anonymousreply 152May 13, 2022 10:42 PM

Tsitsy team.

Ruud team.

by Anonymousreply 153May 13, 2022 10:54 PM

Svee-i-tek team or Sabalenka team?

Ons team or Kasatkina team?

by Anonymousreply 154May 13, 2022 10:55 PM

I really like Sable the She-Hulk and the Russ Meyer camp quality she brings to the tour, but I have to give credit to Iga and how she's embraced the moment. It's been awhile since the WTA has had a #1 player who acts like this was her life-long ambition.

by Anonymousreply 155May 13, 2022 11:28 PM

Titsy and Ruud. Never, ever Zverev.

by Anonymousreply 156May 14, 2022 12:49 AM

Omg. FAA"s sister looks like a female version of him.

by Anonymousreply 157May 14, 2022 2:12 AM

Geneva has a great pre-slam draw

Medvedev returns from his hernia surgery and will open against Gasquet or Millman

unseeded Thiem draws a TBD qualifier

Ruud really should withdraw but he's entered and will open against Ruusuvuori or Paire

Shapovalov, Opelka, Basilashvili, Paul are also seeds

Lyon is decent

Norrie is top seed, PCB is #2, Monfils is #3, De Minaur #4, Khachanov is #5, Karatsev is #6, Baez is #7

unseeded Tsonga, Rune and Pouille are also there

by Anonymousreply 158May 14, 2022 3:16 AM

Poor thiem, he's having a tough time. Losing all the time

by Anonymousreply 159May 14, 2022 3:19 AM

Well, R159, at least we know he's a shoo-in for the hall of fame.

by Anonymousreply 160May 14, 2022 3:30 AM

For you Shapo blond leg hair lovers.

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by Anonymousreply 161May 14, 2022 3:41 AM

Shapo blond leg hair.

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by Anonymousreply 162May 14, 2022 3:42 AM

Shapo blond arm hair + moles.

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by Anonymousreply 163May 14, 2022 3:43 AM

Shapo team.

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by Anonymousreply 164May 14, 2022 3:44 AM

Sasha team

Novaxx team

Sablenka team

Kastakina team

by Anonymousreply 165May 14, 2022 4:29 AM

Is R165 ESL?

by Anonymousreply 166May 14, 2022 4:31 AM

I like the Incredible Hulk Girl as a sympathetic pick. I like that she got some control over her yips. Even if it's just for the week. It's good progress. And I like her game. She could use some variety but she plays a lot like a Jennifer Capriati. Players who can get dangerous anywhere if they catch fire. Jennifer had more variety and could play on any surface but the game is the same. The serve can break down at any moment.

by Anonymousreply 167May 14, 2022 8:11 AM

R158 Ruud is overplaying and he will tank at Roland Garros

by Anonymousreply 168May 14, 2022 10:33 AM

R168 He's going the Thiem route - playing too much with the concrete risk of overtraining. Not clever at all. He's at a point in his career where he needs to have the big results at Roland Garros/slams and stop farming points in little 250 tournaments. He also has a mental block for slams anyway so it's gonna be even tougher.

I really like Ruud but he needs to focus more on his unique style and try to copy Nadal less. He's been using his same tactics and shots since last summer.

by Anonymousreply 169May 14, 2022 11:08 AM

Swiatek such great returning and quick on her feet. Swiatek is now on a 27 match winning streak. And she doesn't shriek like she's in a porno.

by Anonymousreply 170May 14, 2022 11:27 AM

Swiatek has equalled Serena's 27 match winning streak.

by Anonymousreply 171May 14, 2022 1:44 PM

The MTO that Sabalenka took when down 5-0 in the second set was 'special'. Even the announcers weren't buying it.

by Anonymousreply 172May 14, 2022 2:21 PM

I hate Zverev grunt and when he swings

by Anonymousreply 173May 14, 2022 3:11 PM

Tsitsy through to the final over Zverev in three. Not a high quality match, though. I kept thinking about the Alcaraz matches with Nadal and especially Djokovic in Madrid. Such high quality in those matches. This was a dud compared to those.

by Anonymousreply 174May 14, 2022 3:16 PM

R167 I find her a loveable goof too. And Swiatek herself has used the MTO questionably many times. Congrats to the Pole though. I'm happy to finally have *one* WTA girl playing well. It would be nice if we could get more than one, to give her a challenge.

The current state of the WTA is a shame. Womens tennis has such a rich history and when I think 'tennis', I would say most of the games' great champions and personalities have been women (Chrissie, Martina, Pam, the Williams sisters, Henin & Clijsters, all the Russians, Hingis, Pierce, Davenport, Seles, Graf, Sabatini, Mauresmo, Li Na, ... the big 3 ATP players were never quite as interesting to me.

by Anonymousreply 175May 14, 2022 3:17 PM

I respect Iga's success but her game looks so jolty and mechanical. It's definitely effective though, at least against this current field. It's weird she wasn't more of a match for Barty (who actually did possess an attractive, fluid game).

by Anonymousreply 176May 14, 2022 3:20 PM

Exciting but inconsistent Tunisian Ons Jabeur or out bisexual Russian Daria Kasatkina (that takes balls, to be out as a Russian)? Kasatkina has a poor serve but can be a wall in rallies.

by Anonymousreply 177May 14, 2022 3:38 PM

R173, I agree. And it is so bogus; he makes the grunting sound BEFORE he ever even makes contact with the ball which makes no sense. You can clearly hear him grunt and then the sound of the racket meeting the ball. I hate him.

by Anonymousreply 178May 14, 2022 3:38 PM

Does grunting as a tactic work?

by Anonymousreply 179May 14, 2022 3:46 PM

R179, it's thought be an effective way to disguise the sound the ball makes coming off the racket. In other words, your opponent can't instantly tell how hard you've hit the ball.

by Anonymousreply 180May 14, 2022 4:01 PM

[quote]Do we have any Becker prison updates?

Boris Becker is reportedly confident of being out of prison 'by Christmas' with the hope of being deported to Germany. He is said to be 'teaching English to foreign prisoners', while also being put on a 'cushier wing' at the Wandsworth jail.'

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by Anonymousreply 181May 14, 2022 4:28 PM

Strasbourg draw out:

slumping -in-her-comeback-from-injury Pliskova has taken a WC and is top seed but she opens against potentially tricky Kostyuk

Stosur takes a WC. I thought she was retiring

slumping Kerber takes a WC and is #2 seed, Cirstea is #3, slumping Mertens is #4, slumping Stephens is #6

slumping Garcia is unseeded

Rabat draw is out

slumping Muguruza took a WC and is top seed. She'll open against a TBD qualifier

Tomljanovic is #2 seed and this could be the draw for her to finally win a title if Muguruza falters

DL fave Mladenovic is unseeded

no one else of note in the draw

by Anonymousreply 182May 14, 2022 4:30 PM

R177, Ons team.

by Anonymousreply 183May 14, 2022 4:41 PM

Glad Tsitsipas got through. He may be a prima donna but's still a million times better than trashcan psycho Zverev.

by Anonymousreply 184May 14, 2022 4:52 PM

Weird tanking by Ons in second set yet again.

by Anonymousreply 185May 14, 2022 4:54 PM

As it happened in Madrid last week, I think that the last semifinalist is at a clear disadvantage. They should do something about this, it is not fair to the players who have to play the second match.

by Anonymousreply 186May 14, 2022 5:01 PM

The long and the short of it.

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by Anonymousreply 187May 14, 2022 5:18 PM

Ons team!

by Anonymousreply 188May 14, 2022 5:36 PM

No R180. Young player these days are taught to exhale aggressively when they strike the ball to regulate their breathing and make certain the are taking deep breaths. Think weight lifting.

by Anonymousreply 189May 14, 2022 5:47 PM

R189, this has been studied. Grunting actually does interfere with an opponent’s perception of the ball when it is struck.

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by Anonymousreply 190May 14, 2022 6:05 PM

"Nole" team or Ruud team?

by Anonymousreply 191May 14, 2022 6:48 PM

Ruud Team til I'm blue in the face!

by Anonymousreply 192May 14, 2022 6:50 PM

Djokovic is like a demented ugly clown in a horror show who keeps popping up just after you've breathed a sigh of relief that you're finally rid of him.

by Anonymousreply 193May 14, 2022 6:57 PM

R193. you are absolutely right

by Anonymousreply 194May 14, 2022 6:59 PM

Come on, Casper. Claw it back!

by Anonymousreply 195May 14, 2022 7:20 PM

5-4 Djoko.

by Anonymousreply 196May 14, 2022 7:24 PM

LOL Mugu is such a cunt. Why does she think she is above having a ball hit at her?

by Anonymousreply 197May 14, 2022 8:19 PM

Who has darker skin - Djokovic or Ruud?

by Anonymousreply 198May 14, 2022 8:28 PM

bye Casper :-(

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by Anonymousreply 199May 14, 2022 9:03 PM

Shapo at the Shpanish Shtepsh.

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by Anonymousreply 200May 14, 2022 10:27 PM

Shapo at the Pantheon.

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by Anonymousreply 201May 14, 2022 10:28 PM

lovely R200

by Anonymousreply 202May 14, 2022 10:34 PM

1,000th tour win for Djoko.

by Anonymousreply 203May 14, 2022 10:36 PM

Connors, Fed, Rafa, and Lendl? Is that the group?

by Anonymousreply 204May 14, 2022 10:37 PM

Djokovic is back is top form, coming back from that brief but pronounced swoon.

The French will be interesting with Carlos determined and ready to make his mark and Novak playing well (and believe me, his AO stuff ruined him for me).

by Anonymousreply 205May 14, 2022 10:41 PM

"Swoon" is the last word I think of concerning Djokovic.

by Anonymousreply 206May 14, 2022 11:13 PM

Or A. Zverev.

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by Anonymousreply 207May 14, 2022 11:47 PM

Zverev is such a phlegmatic player. There’s no pace, no athleticism to his game. The only memorable thing he’s ever done on court is rat out Tsitsipas for cheating: that was a GOAT 🐐 level burn.

by Anonymousreply 208May 15, 2022 12:04 AM

R205, not to mention Rafa might not even play the French. Which feels sacrilegious to even write.

by Anonymousreply 209May 15, 2022 12:04 AM

Double Shapo, double the stupidity.

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by Anonymousreply 210May 15, 2022 12:39 AM

I think that Rafa will play the French. He has a very good perspective on his tennis life as evidenced in his post match interviews. If he goes out early, he'll be pragmatic as always, and respectful. He is truly a class act.

by Anonymousreply 211May 15, 2022 12:41 AM

So anyway, the Shapo troll is tiresome and contributes nothing to these tennis threads.

by Anonymousreply 212May 15, 2022 12:43 AM

"Nole" team or Tsitsy team?

Svee-i-tek team or Ons team?

Lil' Diego/Isner team (Dieplorable team) or ic, Mek/ic Pav (ic team)?

Alphabet soup/ova, Kudermet team (ova team) or Dabrowski/Olmos team (who? team)?

by Anonymousreply 213May 15, 2022 1:28 AM

Does anyone think Ons stands a chance against Swiatek after almost tanking in her match today against Kasatkina of all people?

by Anonymousreply 214May 15, 2022 2:18 AM

I think Swiatek is the definite favorite for RG but Jabeur is probably #2. Jabeur reached the Charleston final, won Madrid and now of course has a chance for the Rome title.

Interesting how the men's final will be a rematch of last year's RG final. I am surprised to see Djokovic and Tsitsipas have not played each other since then. Even if Tsitsipas somehow wins the title, I think he'd still be #4 favorite for RG behind Alcaraz, Nadal (if he's healthy) and Djokovic who are pretty much co-favorites

by Anonymousreply 215May 15, 2022 2:27 AM

wow Makarova has made her return to the tour. She won her first round qualifying match in Strasbourg today

by Anonymousreply 216May 15, 2022 2:39 AM

I nevevhad the idea but now the I find the idea of giant cock Isner banging little Diego. Now i find it incredibly hot

by Anonymousreply 217May 15, 2022 4:06 AM

When RG draw is made, Djokovic, Medvedev, Zverev, Tsitsipas will have been Top 4 seeds at four consecutive Grand Slam tournaments (2021 Wimbledon — 2022 Roland Garros). Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, Murray were Top 4 seeds at six consecutive slams from 2011 RG through 2012 Wimbledon.

by Anonymousreply 218May 15, 2022 4:30 AM

R216, I think this is different Ekaterina Makarova.

But I may be wrong. I look her on WTA profile and it is empty.

by Anonymousreply 219May 15, 2022 4:32 AM

Yes, R218, the 2011-2012 lineup was 300% more professional than the current gang of four.

by Anonymousreply 220May 15, 2022 4:51 AM

Even if Nadal plays, injured like he is, I'm afraid is going to fold like a cheap French car in the first rounds.

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by Anonymousreply 221May 15, 2022 7:05 AM

If we're lucky, Djokovic will pull a Yugo instead.

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by Anonymousreply 222May 15, 2022 7:12 AM

Ruud is finally back to where he should be! I was worried there for a while. Glad to see him having confidence and playing well again.

by Anonymousreply 223May 15, 2022 8:52 AM

[quote]I think this is a different Ekaterina Makarova

I think so too, it says she's 26 but the other Makarova is older than that

Berrettini will skip the French Open

by Anonymousreply 224May 15, 2022 9:58 AM

Nice moment at the net. Ruud says "I'm glad I could be a small part of your history" and Novaxx says "I'm sorry, thank you, I appreciate it". 4:40

Look how beefy Nadal used to be.

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by Anonymousreply 225May 15, 2022 10:22 AM

Rafa v Feli was the battle of the magnificent booties

by Anonymousreply 226May 15, 2022 10:28 AM

@ R212

it's kinda cute that you think there's only one

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by Anonymousreply 227May 15, 2022 10:34 AM

If Nadal doesn't think he can win he won't play. All the GOATS have this in common, including Serena, When they play a match, they believe they can win it until the last point. None of them can "fake it". Roger has never retired during a match but he'll pull out at the last minute if thinks he can't win, especially against Novaxx.

by Anonymousreply 228May 15, 2022 10:40 AM

Svitolina is pregnant. Expecting a G.E.M.S. baby girl in October.

by Anonymousreply 229May 15, 2022 12:49 PM

[quote]Svitolina is pregnant

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by Anonymousreply 230May 15, 2022 12:56 PM

Gael is so handsome! I wouldn't mind having him inseminate me.

Sad Ons lost the final, but she gave Iga a good scrap. Hope she has a good French Open.

by Anonymousreply 231May 15, 2022 1:13 PM

Ugh, horrible start for Stefanos. Broken twice already. I don't feel he's been playing well this clay season even if he did get to the final.

by Anonymousreply 232May 15, 2022 2:28 PM

Speaking of tennis children, here's Jaden whose parents are Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.

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by Anonymousreply 233May 15, 2022 2:54 PM

Much better. Stefanos breaks in the 2nd. Here's hoping it holds.

by Anonymousreply 234May 15, 2022 3:02 PM

R234, and no, it did not.

by Anonymousreply 235May 15, 2022 3:50 PM

R235 Sad face but yeah, I haven't felt that he's been playing as well as he can this season.

by Anonymousreply 236May 15, 2022 3:54 PM

Please, Carlos, make it stop!

by Anonymousreply 237May 15, 2022 3:55 PM

Boobs out.

I

by Anonymousreply 238May 15, 2022 4:03 PM

Andy Murray collapse is complete.

Sexy Matteo is also skipping French Open.

by Anonymousreply 239May 15, 2022 4:05 PM

Some people say Carlos is overrated but the truth is unlike the rest of next gen he doesn't fear anyone.

He played his first match against Novak, Nole played great, it was a close contest and unlike what happened with the rest of the field he was able to win

by Anonymousreply 240May 15, 2022 4:13 PM

38th M1000 title for Nole, improves his record.

by Anonymousreply 241May 15, 2022 4:15 PM

Yeah, Tsitsipas is not playing as well as he was last year in my opinion. His record at the clay Masters 1000s is better than last year but he's not being competitive with the best players in the world, which right now are Djokovic, Nadal, and the best of all so far Alcaraz. I wrote yesterday that watching the quality of the Alcaraz matches against Nadal and Djokovic in Madrid versus Zverev-Tsitsipas in Madrid and here in Rome showed a marked difference. Alcaraz, Nadal and Djokovic are playing at a level or two higher than Tsitsipas and Zverev.

Also, Tsitsipas continues to have the same problem of finding a way to lose. He's up 5-2 in the second but still manages to lose the set. That is a troubling aspect of his game that he'd better fix. He supposedly is working with a sports psychologist. Hopefully he gets something out of it because right now Tsitsipas's problem is between the ears.

by Anonymousreply 242May 15, 2022 4:41 PM

R242 Maybe a spell away from Daddy Dearest? A new perspective and it might teach him to think for himself on the tennis court?

by Anonymousreply 243May 15, 2022 5:24 PM

Interesting, R243, that both Tsitsipas and Zverev seem dependent on their fathers.

by Anonymousreply 244May 15, 2022 5:30 PM

Where the hell had DL icon Leylah been????

by Anonymousreply 245May 15, 2022 5:40 PM

[quote]Where the hell has DL icon Leylah been?

She played in Madrid and Rome but I think she lost in the 2nd round both times

Here's Tommy & Reilly in Rome

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by Anonymousreply 246May 15, 2022 6:37 PM

Felix turns out to be the one who gave Djokovic the roughest time in Rome. With Nadal's injury, Novax's rollercoaster, Alcaraz stll green, and any number of dark horses, when's the last time RG looked this wide open?

by Anonymousreply 247May 15, 2022 7:52 PM

Tsitsipas hasn't been able to take those cheating toilet breaks, maybe that's why he's not playing "well".

by Anonymousreply 248May 15, 2022 8:19 PM

R233 never did I think that Agassi and Graf's genes would combine in a way to make a child who looks like he could be the third and youngest Zverev brother

by Anonymousreply 249May 15, 2022 8:22 PM

[quote] a child who looks like he could be the third and youngest Zverev brother

Persian Zverev

P. Zverev

by Anonymousreply 250May 15, 2022 8:25 PM

He's got a bit 0f BDF

by Anonymousreply 251May 15, 2022 8:26 PM

Roland-Garros starts tomorrow !

by Anonymousreply 252May 15, 2022 8:31 PM

[quote] Roland-Garros starts tomorrow !

Squee!

Adorbz!

by Anonymousreply 253May 15, 2022 8:32 PM

It's the 10 year anniversary of Errani being RG finalist (losing to Sharapova). 10 years later, she's in the qualification draw. Other notable players in the women's qualies include rising Potapova as well as veterans Vandeweghe, Vekic, McHale and Tsurenko.

On the men's side, the detestable Sandgren is unseeded and drew the top qualie seed Monteiro. Verdasco vs. Dzumhur is a match that several years ago would have been a main draw first or second round. Sock, Querrey and Seppi are additional previously formidable entrants.

by Anonymousreply 254May 15, 2022 8:44 PM

There oughta be a law that Tommy Paul can't wear clothes.

by Anonymousreply 255May 15, 2022 8:58 PM

In the qualifications there's also Andrey Kuznetsov who comes back after almost a decade of injuries. One of the best, most fluid and most beautiful backhand motions I have ever seen.

by Anonymousreply 256May 15, 2022 10:03 PM

And should always being serviced at all times R256

by Anonymousreply 257May 15, 2022 11:02 PM

R256 rather

by Anonymousreply 258May 16, 2022 12:02 AM

*255

by Anonymousreply 259May 16, 2022 12:03 AM

r240, the truth of the matter is that he is an 18yo kid who knows nothing except the 4 corners of a court. He's captivated everyone in the tennis world but he's a child. Imagine what he DOESN"t know about life. Until now he's been in the background, now every player is going to gun for him. He'll be facing realities he never dreamed of. Not to mention the changes in his body that will occur. Remember the hype around Del Potro, we thought he was going to win everything.

by Anonymousreply 260May 16, 2022 12:22 AM

Delpo is my favorite player, but the hype around him was nothing like what Alcaraz is experiencing. JMDP is simply not the athlete Carlos is.

by Anonymousreply 261May 16, 2022 12:23 AM

I actually feel the opposite. I think Alcaraz and Djokovic are the only ones with a chance of winning RG.

by Anonymousreply 262May 16, 2022 12:28 AM

R190, I’m sure it does- bothers me. I’m just letting you know where it came from: teaching kids to exhale when they strike the ball which results in a deeper inhale which relaxes the player. I’m a player and I know where it came from in the training of young players.

by Anonymousreply 263May 16, 2022 12:32 AM

Oh well, at least it wasn't Wifebeater...

Heh I think it was the last tournament where the commentator said "Zverev's girlfriend looks worried..."

"... and is also hoping he plays better." (he didn't say that, but I thought it)

by Anonymousreply 264May 16, 2022 2:21 AM

R262, Djokovic hasn't played 3 out of 5 in over 8 months, and he's closer now to 40 than 30. Alcaraz also didn't weather 5 sets well at the USO or the AO. The endurance factor doesn't make either one of them such a sure thing at RG.

by Anonymousreply 265May 16, 2022 2:22 AM

Alcaraz is definitely the shiny new object. It seems inevitable that he’ll win at least one Slam if not several. I will eat my hat if he grabs 20 of them like our current GOATs. I’m happy to watch him lay waste to the jelly-kneed “Next Gen”, but I’m skeptical that he’s the next Fed or Nadal.

Although maybe all it takes to be the next Fed or Nadal is for one of them to retire. Next Gen will roll over or headcase their way out of any major success as soon as a fit, talented challenger approaches.

by Anonymousreply 266May 16, 2022 3:29 AM

Who is best Netgen?

by Anonymousreply 267May 16, 2022 3:32 AM

Most Netgen is clay specialist or journeywoman. Best maybe are Radwanska.

by Anonymousreply 268May 16, 2022 3:34 AM

R268, are you making fun of ESL?

by Anonymousreply 269May 16, 2022 3:35 AM

Engrish Sign Language?

by Anonymousreply 270May 16, 2022 3:38 AM

Djokovic was playing like ass this clay court season but early on he was on the receiving end of so many chokes (still can't believe the Djere match) and it really boosted his form and confidence. Obviously gave him more matches, too. Sissypants flubbed the final so badly last year from 2 sets and a break up, his 5-2 choke yesterday probably just makes it more of a mental battle for him going into Paris. I'm also not counting Nadal out, although his form is HORRIBLE (and I like him). Alcaraz has limited experience in Bo5 but could ride the wave of the crowd to the title.

On the WTA side, the obvious pick is Iga, having won like 5 tournaments in a row. So the winner will probably be [qualifier] Astra Sharma or something.

by Anonymousreply 271May 16, 2022 11:56 AM

R271 I'm a Nadal fan and I agree. Honestly, I was shocked he won AO this year. It was pure grit and confidence. He never gave up. When he lost that close AO final a few years ago I basically gave up. I never thought he would get the chance to win AO again, because he was getting older and his form was getting worse. How wrong I was. I'm honestly so proud of him. He proved me wrong and won against all odds. He got his double grand slam (aka he won all 4 slams TWICE). Everything now is just a bonus, I get the feeling Rafa himself sees it this way too. I think his last goal to accomplish was that AO title, so he has a double GS. I can just tell, he smiles and is happy, he just enjoys playing. I don't think he himself has any expectations anymore, not since AO. He's just happy to be playing, whether he wins or not.

by Anonymousreply 272May 16, 2022 12:54 PM

Good morning! Cute pic from hot Italian.

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by Anonymousreply 273May 16, 2022 1:01 PM

Yes, Novaxx can only win because everyone else sucks and Rafa wins with grit and determination. Novaxx plays 10 shitty matches, loses 2k points in AU, and yet he's still number one this week for a stand alone record of more than 7 years, 3 years longer than Nadal.

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by Anonymousreply 274May 16, 2022 1:30 PM

The Big 3 pissing contest about who has the better numbers is so lame to me. It's also created a bit of an 'only slams matter' attitude in the tennis fandom. They can't retire soon enough so we can move on to more interesting conversations.

Honestly, Djokovic and Rafa are BOTH playing like shit. They're both getting by on their reputations (and their natural tennis talent of course), but lower ranked players let them off the hook all the time. This element is even more obvious in Best of Five when the opponent has more time to think about it. I wouldn't even mind if the matches were good - The level of tennis itself from both is a far cry from the matches they were giving us even 2 years ago.

by Anonymousreply 275May 16, 2022 1:37 PM

R271 No kidding I was thinking the same thing about WTA. The tour and the slams seem now two separate railways. The ones who win a lot on the tour (Pliskova, Sabalenka then, now Swiantek) then flop at the slams. I mean also Barty was No. 1 for like, what, 3 years? and only won two slams over a dozen chances. I will be surprised if Iga wins the whole thing. I also predict another random name like Ostapenko, Kreijcikova, Raducanu or something. You just have to randomly pick a name from the list. I say... Beatriz Haddad Maia.

by Anonymousreply 276May 16, 2022 1:48 PM

If one Novaxx stan falls in the forest and nobody hears it, does it still make a sound?

by Anonymousreply 277May 16, 2022 2:13 PM

Stefan Djokovic, age 8, won his first tournament on Sunday. Prediction for 2032 AO final, C. Alvarez v. S. Djokovic.

The drop in quality could be because of the pandemic, quarantines, bad food, all that testing, it had to have a negative impact on everyone.

r275, I agree, numbers are lame. All the players should be ranked alphabetically and you do the draw at the end of the tournament to determine the winner, imagine the excitement.

by Anonymousreply 278May 16, 2022 2:15 PM

[quote] Stefan Djokovic, age 8, won his first tournament on Sunday.

Is he vaccinated?

by Anonymousreply 279May 16, 2022 2:50 PM

Sloppy Sloane just lost her opening match in Strasbourg to the world #306. I don't know why she even bothers to turn up, her footwork is so lazy these days. Crazy to think it was only 4 years ago she was a few games away from the French Open title.

by Anonymousreply 280May 16, 2022 3:11 PM

Nadal won the AO in part because the younger players are, as R266 observes, jelly-kneed. Medvedev going up two sets to none then blowing it was just inexcusable. It reminded me of Tsitsipas losing it at the French last year. It's all about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory for the younger lot. Nadal at the AO put on a clinic for how to fight through matches and never give up.

Alcaraz on the other hand is the real deal. That kid is not afraid. I've been watching professional tennis a long, long time and the reason Alcaraz is taking the sport by storm is because of his attitude. It's been a long time since we've seen a player who isn't afraid of the Big 3 (well Big 2 at this point) and truly feels like he belongs and should win. None of us knows what will happen with Alcaraz's career, but right now he's playing better than anyone on the tour AND he still has room to improve. Courier said on one of the recent tennis broadcasts that he thinks Alcaraz will grab at least one Slam within the next four ( this year's RG, Wimbledon and US Open and next year's AO) to become the first male teenager to win a Slam since Nadal. I for one agree with Courier's prediction.

Nadal's AO run in January reminded me a bit of Stefan Edberg's US Open run in 1992. They both should have been beaten along the way but their opponents tightened up. Indeed, Pete Sampras, who lost to Edberg in that final, cited that match as turning his career around. He never wanted to get to a Slam final and play subpar again. It's hard to see Medvedev or Tsitsipas turning it around and having a career like Sampras did, or even a career half as good.

by Anonymousreply 281May 16, 2022 3:19 PM

[quote] I don't know why she even bothers to turn up,

Call her Flopos.

by Anonymousreply 282May 16, 2022 3:34 PM

I mean... this miss is so bad it's almost worthy of one of those tanking fines, lol. I can't believe this is a grand slam champion.

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by Anonymousreply 283May 16, 2022 3:39 PM

I don't think Swiatek is winning the French. I know she's won it before, but I think the pressure (internal and external) of being such an overwhelming favorite will get to her. She'll probably bounce back and win the US Open, though.

I think Badosa could steal it. She didn't play great in Madrid or Rome so no one's talking about her, allowing her to fly under the radar. She also doesn't choke semis like Sakkari or finals like Jabeur. And I'd pick her to beat pretty much anyone in the draw save Swiatek and a redlining Anisimova or Sabalenka. I also think Sabs could win the whole thing, but she's just as likely to lose first round.

by Anonymousreply 284May 16, 2022 3:43 PM

Sampras already had 10 Slams by the time he was Medvedev's current age, and 6 Slams when he was Tsitsipas' current age. So yes, R281, much too late for them.

by Anonymousreply 285May 16, 2022 3:43 PM

Sloane and Thiem are just in horrific form these days

This is the first time heading into RG that neither has a win in the leadup clay events. Both were RG finalists not too long ago and of course both won a USO.

It actually wouldn't shock me if they randomly found form on grass or during the USO hardcourts

by Anonymousreply 286May 16, 2022 8:15 PM

Thiem was out almost a year so his struggles are understandable. Not everyone is Federer who can miss most of a season and then win a slam.

Sloane is a weird case. She won a WTA title in February but has struggled to win matches since.

by Anonymousreply 287May 16, 2022 8:55 PM

What has happened to Kontaveit? She won an early tournament this year but has been pretty much crap for the last few months. I know clay is not her surface but it feels bigger than that, maybe psychological or new problems with her motivation.

by Anonymousreply 288May 16, 2022 9:07 PM

R273, I agree. I also think Rafa knows he'll have more Slams than Fed. And that has to sit well with him. I think Rafa (and the rest of us) has accepted the fact that Novak will end up being the GOAT with the most slams, most weeks at number one, etc.

But to most of us fans? It's either Fed or Rafa as the "people's GOAT" and Rafa having more Slams pushed him slightly in front of Fed.

by Anonymousreply 289May 16, 2022 9:18 PM

Oops! ^^That was for R272...

by Anonymousreply 290May 16, 2022 9:19 PM

Heh Novak may be the GOAT but he'll never be 'beloved' and he knows it and it KILLS HIM. I'll take it. Commentators are always like "i wonder why people don't cheer for him like they do for Rafa/Fed when they're winning?"

EVERYONE KNOWS WHY.

by Anonymousreply 291May 16, 2022 9:23 PM

R288 Kontaveit won St. Petersburg then got to the final in Doha, where she was annihilated by Swiatek. She might still be shaking off that loss, or all the matches she won last fall are catching up to her. Either way, she's reached just one QF in her last four tournaments.

by Anonymousreply 292May 16, 2022 9:24 PM

Badosa is inconsistent. The experts keep tagging her for big wins… then she craps out. She could win RG… or be out by the third round.

Swiatek has been rock solid and dominant. You could be right that she will crack but I wouldn’t bet against her, particularly against a weak field on clay.

by Anonymousreply 293May 16, 2022 9:27 PM

Almost everyone is being annihilated by Swiatek right now. That shouldn’t be enough to destroy Kontaveit’s confidence. But she lost in the first round of Miami to 44th ranked Ann Li including a 0-6 first set.

Something’s up.

Hopefully Dmitry T can get her back in gear.

by Anonymousreply 294May 16, 2022 9:28 PM

Anyone betting against Swiatek at RG is nuts. Look what she did to Bianca A in their first set a few days ago. When the pressure is on, she steps it up like no one else.

I don’t like her at all, but she has all the confidence and momentum in the world right now. It might have been luckier if she lost a match leading up to RG so she wouldn’t feel the pressure. Either way she’s going to win.

by Anonymousreply 295May 16, 2022 9:32 PM

I guess it's still uncertain whether defending champion Babs Krejicova is going to play

It will be Amelie Mauresmo's first edition as tournament director

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by Anonymousreply 296May 16, 2022 9:42 PM

I love Amelie, but where did her lips go?

by Anonymousreply 297May 16, 2022 9:44 PM

I am GOAT! I am only GOAT!

by Anonymousreply 298May 16, 2022 9:52 PM

She's half a man.

by Anonymousreply 299May 16, 2022 10:28 PM

Not funny R299

by Anonymousreply 300May 16, 2022 11:04 PM

I miss Serena and Federer. They’ve aged out of the game for all intents and purposes. I understand not wanting to officially announce retirement, but they should stop while they’ve still got excellent records and accept all the adulation and ESPY awards that will be heaped on them

by Anonymousreply 301May 17, 2022 4:14 AM

Lopez and Verdasco being in RG qualifications is a little sad to see too - end of an era. Murray definitely seems like he should retire too. However, I can't fault players if they want to keep going, that's their right.

by Anonymousreply 302May 17, 2022 4:16 AM

I'm not the kind of guy who nags celebrities to get an autograph or tell them how much I love them, but the one time I found myself eating next to Amélie, I [italic]had[/italic] to tell her I was such a big fan of her since her coming out at the Aus Open 99. If I only met Amélie once, I saw her then girlfriend, a.k.a. the love of her life, Sylvie Bourdon, a few times as we both used to eat at Le Loup Blanc, rue de Tiquetonne in Paris. I wonder what became of her after all these 23 years. And yeah, Martina Hingis, I would have slapped so viciously for uttering that Amélie was half a man for being a lesbian that the coke would have fallen off her nose in clumps.

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by Anonymousreply 303May 17, 2022 6:54 AM

r301, I suspect an official announcement of retirement will probably put paid to many of their current contracts. I also suspect that Federer will probably make some official announcement at Basel, which is apparently the next tournament he said he'll be playing.

As for SWilliams, who can tell? She doesn't seem to be losing any weight or doing much training, considering her social schedule. But this doesn't mean that she isn't a hundred percent convinced that she can turn up to any slam and win.

by Anonymousreply 304May 17, 2022 7:09 AM

R303 and how did she react to what you said to her?

by Anonymousreply 305May 17, 2022 7:17 AM

She just thanked me and said something along the line of "I hope you're enjoying your quinoa" as she saw quinoa was my side dish. She was with her beloved Sylvie and you could see she was still very much smitten in her.

by Anonymousreply 306May 17, 2022 8:12 AM

Sylvie looks like 3/4 a man.

by Anonymousreply 307May 17, 2022 10:30 AM

Why bother retiring when there's big money to be made at each big tournament even if you don't go very deep. Pride schmide, get that cash honey.

by Anonymousreply 308May 17, 2022 1:10 PM

Small Cat out to Gasquet in straight sets in Lyon.

by Anonymousreply 309May 17, 2022 6:12 PM

Correction--Geneva, not Lyon. I thought Gasquet would be playing in his home country.

by Anonymousreply 310May 17, 2022 6:14 PM

today's RG qualifying matches were mostly a bloodbath for veterans previously ranked high enough to be in the main draw:

Verdasco def. Dzumhur in 3

Sock loses to unheralded 27 year old #233 Daniel Masur 6(6)-7 4-6

detestable Sandgren somehow upsets top qualie seed and clay specialist Monteiro 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(8)

Lopez loses to unheralded #166 Gian Marco Moroni 1-6 6(4)-7

Escobedo def. 1-time Federer conqueror Donskoy 6-3 7-5

Kohlschreiber loses to unheralded 27 year old #174 Enzo Coucaud 4-6 6)2)-7

Vandeweghe loses to unheralded 24 year old #232 Katherina Gerlach

by Anonymousreply 311May 18, 2022 12:02 AM

I’m glad Sock lost.

by Anonymousreply 312May 18, 2022 12:05 AM

How did Cunty Vandeweghe fall so far? Was she doping and served a silent ban and then her body didn't recover after going off the juice? Or did she really just forget how to play after an injury?

by Anonymousreply 313May 18, 2022 12:08 AM

[post redacted because linking to dailymail.co.uk clearly indicates that the poster is either a troll or an idiot (probably both, honestly.) Our advice is that you just ignore this poster but whatever you do, don't click on any link to this putrid rag.]

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by Anonymousreply 314May 18, 2022 12:23 AM

BREAK POINT Boris Becker moved to cushiest part of prison after moaning his cell was too small

The tennis icon reportedly hit his emergency button several times as he wanted the door left open — but was told: “This is not room service.”

He has now been moved from Block E at Wandsworth, South West London, to Trinity Wing, which is said to be more “hands-off”.

Former inmate Chris Atkins said: “Trinity has more relaxed supervision.

“Prisoners have more opportunities to leave their cells, for example, to work, educate yourself, do sports and socialise.”

He also said there would be more job opportunities for Becker, including in the library or education department.

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by Anonymousreply 315May 18, 2022 12:29 AM

The other Tsitsy.

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by Anonymousreply 316May 18, 2022 5:51 AM

I know this is horrible but I kind of wish Kyrgios suffers a career-ending injury. Never has someone who's achieved so little think so highly of themselves. Insufferable jerk.

by Anonymousreply 317May 18, 2022 7:03 AM

Surprised by hottie Dzumhur's defeat. Players born in 80's and early 90's are like the boomers in politics. They don't want to let it go even though the time has come. They don't accept it.

Kyrgios is a fucking disgrace. His presence is so toxic I can't wait for him to retire. But I bet he'd find other ways in attempt to stay relevant. That guy is a clown and craves attention.

by Anonymousreply 318May 18, 2022 10:19 AM

@ R316

damm, gurl

by Anonymousreply 319May 18, 2022 10:40 AM

I'm happy (my) Mmoh got the wildcard into the FO. Not sure how he got it though because I think other players outperformed him a little in those challenger events in FL and GA. Maybe those who did got direct entry or something. He'll probably lose in the opening round, but he'll look hot and hunky while doing so.

by Anonymousreply 320May 18, 2022 12:28 PM

[quote]Not sure how he got it though because I think other players outperformed him a little in those challenger events in FL and GA

It says here he did win the USTA Wildcard Challenge. Katie Volynets won the women's challenge

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by Anonymousreply 321May 18, 2022 12:41 PM

The scissors' cut. That's what viewers across the world got to see when Amelie won her match against Lindsay Davenport, qualified for the semi final of the Australian Open in January 1999 and ran to kiss her b̶o̶y̶f̶r̶i̶e̶n̶d̶, um, her girlfriend seated in her box and came out to the world by so doing. I was not exactly surprised though. The few times I had seen her on TV before that episode, she was playing in shorts and had that tomboy demeanor which had made me go: hmm, could she actually be family?

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by Anonymousreply 322May 18, 2022 1:40 PM

Thank you, R321, for that link. I didn't realize the Houston ATP 250 was a part of the equation.

by Anonymousreply 323May 18, 2022 2:09 PM

I loved watching Momo play, especially in Rome. She just could never handle the pressure of Roland Garros. French womens tennis was in such a good place back then, between her, Mary Pierce, Julie Halard-Decugis, Nathalie Tauziat, Sandrine Testud, Nathalie Dechy, Camille Pin, young Tatiana Golovin. It's currently a bit of a wasteland.

Looking at that photo from 1999, I can't help but think how cowardly all these closeted male players have been over the years. We are one of the last sports to not have an openly gay current male player. I know lesbianism is more accepted (and there are a lot in tennis even before Amelie), but still.

by Anonymousreply 324May 18, 2022 2:12 PM

R320 I had a feeling sexy Mmoh got the US WC because he's playing in Lyon this week. He lost in second round of qualifying but just like in Houston, ended up getting in the main draw as a LL in the place of a withdrawn seed who had a bye. Unfortunately today he served for the match at 5-4 had 30-0, then after disagreeing with the umpire's call, threw in a double fault and netted drop shot attempt to get broken for 5-5. Then the match was suspended due to the darkness. As the cameras left the court he was yelling at the umpire about the call. Clearly he's still rattled by it so maybe sleeping on it overnight won't hurt when they resume tomorrow. He was on edge the whole match because the French crowd was so partisan in favor of his French opponent. We'll see how he handles the end of the third set tomorrow

by Anonymousreply 325May 18, 2022 8:00 PM

Nadal is playing at Roland Garros. I think the key for Nadal will be his draw. If he gets opponents who can make him play longer matches, his foot might not hold up. With Nadal likely seeded 5th and Alcaraz 6th, the earliest he may face Alcaraz is a semi. Nadal may run into Djokovic in the quarters, though. He'd not be happy with that I'm sure. I think he'd be happy with a Medvedev, Zverev or Tsitsipas quarter since those guys have a tendency to implode. Of course that's assuming Nadal makes it to the quarters. His foot might give out before then. That will be something everyone will be watching during the tournament.

by Anonymousreply 326May 18, 2022 8:44 PM

Nadal wears size 10 tennis shoes when he is really and 11 no wonder his foot hurts

by Anonymousreply 327May 18, 2022 9:17 PM

Muguruza losing 11 of the last 13 games against Trevisan in Rabat... I don't know who is more tragic, her or Sloane?

by Anonymousreply 328May 19, 2022 1:15 AM

Sloane is more likeable r328 so Mugu.

by Anonymousreply 329May 19, 2022 1:30 AM

Slogans doesn’t give a fuck. Mugu’s problem is she cares too much and stresses herself out

by Anonymousreply 330May 19, 2022 2:33 AM

Sloane*

by Anonymousreply 331May 19, 2022 2:34 AM

Sloth Stephwns

by Anonymousreply 332May 19, 2022 3:19 AM

Mugs has two slams. She's above Sloane, so her fall from the top is tougher to witness.

Plus, as R330, Sloane is fine with her lot: Slam winner, worth millions, doesn't really have to work that hard. Also, Sloane seems so damn nice and very go-with-the-flow.

by Anonymousreply 333May 19, 2022 3:37 AM

I get Rune and Ruud confused. I have to remember that Rune is the bratty "fag" kid and Ruud is the good-looking, brooding one.

I get Giron and Garin confused. I have to remember that Giron is the American one with the nice ass.

by Anonymousreply 334May 19, 2022 3:47 AM

Didn't Sloane get married to that soccer player recently?

by Anonymousreply 335May 19, 2022 5:44 AM

Yes, she's probably exhausted from all the dick.

by Anonymousreply 336May 19, 2022 5:45 AM

Beckham?

by Anonymousreply 337May 19, 2022 5:46 AM

round 2 of RG qualifying has seen more known players getting knocked out!

Verdasco loses to unheralded 28 year old #204 Alexander Ritschard 2-6 6-3 3-6

detestable Sandgren loses to comeback player Andrey Kuznetsov 1-6 6(4)-7

top women's qualie seed Potapova loses to Kulikova 7-5 6(5)-7 3-6

in a battle of known players, Tsurenko destroys Errani 6-1 6-2

by Anonymousreply 338May 19, 2022 7:43 AM

Well Nando is almost 40, right? Maybe it's time for him to hit the dubs court with Granny Vee.

by Anonymousreply 339May 19, 2022 11:01 AM

R335, yes, she got married in January, to Jozy Altidore.

by Anonymousreply 340May 19, 2022 11:20 AM

AAAAAnnnnnd Mmoh quickly loses today. I predicted it.

What I'm not clear about, and maybe somebody knows is, as an LL, he was placed in the draw where a seed was, giving him a first round bye. He lost his R16 match just now. Is he going to get only 6 ATP points (earned in qualifying) or will he get the 20 R16 points ? Same with prize money. Does he automatically get R28 prize money of about $6K, or R16 money of about $9K? I started to look this up on ATP site, and my interpretation is R1 prize money, but not sure about points.

by Anonymousreply 341May 19, 2022 11:42 AM

I still love seeing Errani lose. And yes, Garin is the Chilean player with the incredible thick legs and lightly furry chest

R341 Not sure if it's different for ATP, but for WTA I don't believe they get points unless they actually get a walkover into another round. For LL they start from scratch in their seeded position (as well as the qualies points).

Mmoh really should have won the match. He served for it, but choked. The Frenchman who won (in 3h36m) over him was elated and very sweet in the interview to have done this in front of a home crowd. Mmoh's handshake was a bit salty.

by Anonymousreply 342May 19, 2022 1:04 PM

[quote]The Frenchman who won

I've never heard of Manuel Guinard before. After finishing yesterday's suspended match he's playing against Rune right now

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by Anonymousreply 343May 19, 2022 1:14 PM

matberrettini

What an evening @festivaldecannes. Top Gun Maverick with Tom Cruise was amazing. Check it out if you get the chance!

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by Anonymousreply 344May 19, 2022 1:54 PM

Sandgren’s choice to not get vaxxed may cost him his career. His ranking has plummeted to where it’s going to be really hard to get into tournaments.

by Anonymousreply 345May 19, 2022 5:15 PM

R345 such great news! Couldn't happen to a more unpleasant guy!

by Anonymousreply 346May 19, 2022 5:25 PM

Nadal, Djokovic and Alcaraz are, indeed, all on the same side of the draw.

by Anonymousreply 347May 19, 2022 5:37 PM

Yes, one side of the draw includes almost every contender, except Tsitsipas.

by Anonymousreply 348May 19, 2022 5:38 PM

Here's cougar Pam with her sister Eleanor

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by Anonymousreply 349May 19, 2022 5:41 PM

I am surprised they did not rig it. Again, the quarterfinals (if everything goes according to seed), Nadal-Djokovic, and then the winner Alcaraz.... This is ridiculous.

by Anonymousreply 350May 19, 2022 6:00 PM

well, isn't that the point of playing regularly and keeping your ranking up so that unlucky scenes like this doesn't happen?

by Anonymousreply 351May 19, 2022 6:07 PM

Anisimova v. Osaka 1st round. JUICY.

by Anonymousreply 352May 19, 2022 6:39 PM

haha YES! LOVE the men's draw! I was hoping for Djokovic, Nadal and Alcaraz to be in the same half and thank goodness it happened. The winner will have to work to get to the final. It'd be hilarious if someone other than those 3 somehow gets through

in addition to what R352 noted about Anisimova vs. unseeded Osaka, here are other interesting first rounders:

Yastremska vs. Riske

Keys vs. Kalinskaya

Garcia vs. comeback player (from giving birth) Townsend

Fernandez vs. Mladenovic how will Leylah react to a very biased crowd rooting against her?

Kontaveit vs. Tomljanovic

Muguruza vs. Kanepi

Djokovic vs. Nishioka Nishioka is 1 of the fasted players on tour

Brooksby vs. aged clay specialist Cuevas

Dimitrov vs. Giron

Coric vs. Taberner

Munar vs. Altmaier if you want to listen to 2 of the loudest male grunters

Opelka vs. Krajinovic

Wawrinka vs. Moutet

Thiem vs. clay specialist Dellien

Korda vs. Millman

Gasquet vs. Harris

Ramos-Vinolas vs. Kokkinakis

Ruud vs. Tsonga likely Tsonga's last match

Humbert vs. Ruusuvuori

Tiafoe vs. Benzi

Shapovalov vs. Rune 2 of the most polarizing players on DL

De Minaur vs. Gaston 2 speed demons

Tsitsipas vs. Musetti shot maker's delight with diva attitudes to match

Paul vs. Garin

PCB vs. Simon

Medvedev vs. clay specialist Bagnis

by Anonymousreply 353May 19, 2022 7:09 PM

I don't like the draw, top half is way tougher than bottom half

by Anonymousreply 354May 19, 2022 7:14 PM

So dumb. Novak and Rafa in the quarters? Silly.

If Rafa's foot was healthy, I'd still give him the best chance. But now? It's really TsiTsi's to lose. If he doesn't win this? He never will.

by Anonymousreply 355May 19, 2022 7:41 PM

The problem for Tsitsipas is that he has a very dismal h2h was Nole on clay, and he lost all three matches he played against Alcaraz.

He is clearly the favourite of that part of the draw but he will need the other finalist to be tired to get a real chance (unless he plays really well in the final)

by Anonymousreply 356May 19, 2022 7:47 PM

R356 still he has to be very happy that all the biggest contenders are in the opposite side from him

by Anonymousreply 357May 19, 2022 7:49 PM

Osaka stinks on clay so no one is expecting her to go far.

by Anonymousreply 358May 19, 2022 8:09 PM

at least Sara from Spain won't be there

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by Anonymousreply 359May 19, 2022 8:13 PM

R356 every Slam winner has to face SOMEONE good eventually!

But Tsi has to face only one of the following: Rafa, Novak, Carlos, Zverev, Thiem.

It's preposterous. He gets Med in the SF. Maybe. Which is a joke.

by Anonymousreply 360May 19, 2022 9:00 PM

R353 Must be either Ben or Courtney as none of those first-round women's matches are remotely compelling.

by Anonymousreply 361May 19, 2022 9:32 PM

RG draws are out.

Nadal is in the same quarter as Boobs and in the same half as Alcaraz. Felix is also in that half.

Notable 1st round matches:

Dimitrov v. Giron

Popyrin v. Fog

Krajinovic v. Opelka

Lajovic v. Baez

Shapo v. Rune

Musetti v. Tsitsipas

Garin v. Tommy Paul

PCB v. Gilles Simon

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by Anonymousreply 362May 19, 2022 9:38 PM

[quote]Tsitsipas vs. Musetti

[quote]Paul vs. Garin

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by Anonymousreply 363May 19, 2022 9:38 PM

Sorry, my app went wonky and didn't show last dozen posts...

by Anonymousreply 364May 19, 2022 9:39 PM

Boobs made me spit out my cocktail r362. ND shall now be only referred to as Boobs.

by Anonymousreply 365May 19, 2022 9:52 PM

I'd send a replacement cocktail to your table if I could, R365.

by Anonymousreply 366May 19, 2022 10:30 PM

Watching this rebroadcast of Ruud v. Kokk... Thanasi may be physically attractive but his personality sucks. Glad Ruud won.

by Anonymousreply 367May 19, 2022 10:51 PM

looking at the men's bottom half it's very interesting to see who'll make the most of being in the more open side of the draw

I think PCB or Kecmanovic will likely emerge from the Medvedev section to the QF

Rublev and Sinner are the 2 overwhelming favorites for the 7th QF spot though if Paul or Garin find form 1 of them could be a factor

As long as Tsitsipas gets by Musetti in the 1st round he shouldn't have any trouble until the rd16 if Rune is waiting for him. Shapovalov's worst surface by far is clay given his ball bashing ways so he shouldn't go far

Ruud is the overwhelming favorite for the 5th QF spot but he's shown some vulnerability this clay season. Hurkacz is not particularly adept on the surface so it wouldn't be a shock if he lost early. Tiafoe and Sonego are in there as well

by Anonymousreply 368May 19, 2022 11:02 PM

[quote] (from giving birth) Townsend

How could they tell?

by Anonymousreply 369May 20, 2022 2:04 AM

Shapo has a disturbing back mole.

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by Anonymousreply 370May 20, 2022 2:24 AM

With the form Garbine is in, you know that upset specialist Kaia Kanepi is smelling blood. Could be a flogging.

by Anonymousreply 371May 20, 2022 5:17 AM

I never heard of Manuel Guinard but he must be beside himself with joy to play in front of his public. In your pic, R343 he really looks like a young Sean Penn. Not in all pictures though, it really depends on the angle.

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by Anonymousreply 372May 20, 2022 10:09 AM

omg what the hell was this? lol did anyone see this match at the time it happened?

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by Anonymousreply 373May 20, 2022 10:09 AM

That’s insane. I mean, Noah was being hilarious yet it’s hard to see it as a professional match.

by Anonymousreply 374May 20, 2022 5:51 PM

ATP removes ranking points from Wimbledon over their banning of Russians and Belarussians. Wimbledon becomes basically an exhibition.

by Anonymousreply 375May 20, 2022 6:00 PM

[quote]Wimbledon becomes basically an exhibition.

Really? Do you think that top players will fight less hard to win Wimbledon?

by Anonymousreply 376May 20, 2022 6:02 PM

Don't players get paid a fixed fee for playing an exhibition win or lose too? Wimbledon isn't like that even with ranking points stripped. A lot of lower ranked players are unhappy with this but top players are happy with it.

by Anonymousreply 377May 20, 2022 6:07 PM

I get that the players associations felt like they had to fight the ban, because they’re supposed to represent all the players and, yes, some players were discriminated against. I also get that many players are speaking up for their banned comrades… they are friends, so how can they not?

But that doesn’t negate the bigger picture. Yes, they are casualties of something terribly unfair. But not like the casualties in Ukraine.

Hope the US Open bans them, too, though I suspect they won’t.

by Anonymousreply 378May 20, 2022 6:23 PM

R378 I've seen more than one lower ranked player post that they're unhappy that there wasn't a vote amongst all players. It seems like the top ranked players got what they wanted just because they have more power.

by Anonymousreply 379May 20, 2022 6:28 PM

By removing the rankings points, Djokovic loses 2000 points and Medvedev becomes No.1 again. Well done, Wimbledon. Really well thought through.

by Anonymousreply 380May 20, 2022 6:53 PM

R380, yes, by all means, “support Ukraine” by elevating Small Cat to No. 1. Fabricated rankings, that’s going to win over new fans . . .

by Anonymousreply 381May 20, 2022 7:07 PM

I think they should take away the points of coaching violators, domestic abusers, closet case liars, homophobes, unstable maniacs, tall-weird-sevebots, Putin loving Nazi's and the generally hideous. That makes.

1. Carlos

2. Ruud

3.FAA

4. Norrie

5. Berretini

by Anonymousreply 382May 20, 2022 7:20 PM

What does the Nazi possess?

by Anonymousreply 383May 20, 2022 8:12 PM

Is Wimbledon exhibition tournament?

by Anonymousreply 384May 20, 2022 9:09 PM

That list makes me horny for a number of reasons r382. Hotties with talent on the side of good.

by Anonymousreply 385May 20, 2022 9:39 PM

Musseysetti

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