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The Guys And Tennys Partie One Three Seven

Well, clearly Muriel has a problem with the tennis threads - and short of any explanation - I assume it's because of people starting a new thread as soon as they get paywalled. I pay so this doesn't impact me - and because I really value discussing tennis with the misfits on here - Can I propose:

1/ We let future threads run on after they get paywalled

2/ Regular contributors to tennis threads who don't pay consider maybe doing so?

I realise not subscribing is a point of principle for many, but Muriel is clearly not backing down on this, so maybe it's time to 'take one for the team'?

by Anonymousreply 451December 25, 2022 3:23 PM

Makes sense to me.

by Anonymousreply 1October 30, 2022 2:21 PM

WTA Finals glam shot pt. 1: Kasatkina, Sakkari, Swiatek & Gauff

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by Anonymousreply 2October 30, 2022 2:48 PM

part : Pegula, Jabeur, Sabalenka & Garcia

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by Anonymousreply 3October 30, 2022 2:49 PM

Which white male players have yellow skin?

by Anonymousreply 4October 30, 2022 3:02 PM

Why are tennis players so insane? Is it the isolation?

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by Anonymousreply 5October 30, 2022 3:12 PM

What happened to Shapo in the third set. Score is 5-1 now.

by Anonymousreply 6October 30, 2022 3:16 PM

Shapo vows I WILL NEVER STOP FLOPPING IN FINALS!!!

by Anonymousreply 7October 30, 2022 3:18 PM

French Future Hottie, Arthur Fils, flips Fognini in the final Qually round in Bercy and is through to the main draw.

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by Anonymousreply 8October 30, 2022 3:23 PM

I'd never heard of Arthur Fils before. He's stunningly handsome.

by Anonymousreply 9October 30, 2022 3:25 PM

Medvedev wins third set easily, 6-2.

by Anonymousreply 10October 30, 2022 3:28 PM

R8 Fils is 18 and seen as an up-and-coming future star in France.

He's currently ranked just outside the Top 300. Has halved his ranking over the course of this year.

by Anonymousreply 11October 30, 2022 3:36 PM

Fuckstatic Felix slaps down The Brat in Basel - 3 titles on the bounce.

FELIX IS OUR NEW ATP OVERLORD!

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by Anonymousreply 12October 30, 2022 3:58 PM

Giving ball boys medals. Why didn't I think of it? I could do it after pool parties for "participation".

by Anonymousreply 13October 30, 2022 4:04 PM

Aight, OP. I'm willing to give it a go. Your explanation makes sense.

If she shuts this thread down, too, without a word of explanation, I gotta rethink being here. The tennis threads are by FAR my favorites.

by Anonymousreply 14October 30, 2022 9:19 PM

R14, I’m not sure it’s Muriel. Muriel might lock a thread, but threads get greyed out when they get F&F’d by other DLers. It’s possible that some posters (or one poster, say, a troll with multiple accounts) have a grudge against the tennis threads and have repeatedly administered downvotes trying to get them shut.

by Anonymousreply 15October 30, 2022 9:46 PM

^ she's also deleting threads

by Anonymousreply 16October 30, 2022 9:48 PM

R16, yes, but it’s the greying out, which is done by other DLers, that gets threads deleted. Sometimes Muriel intervenes, but some of this must be automatic. It can’t possibly pay to have someone monitoring DL all the time.

by Anonymousreply 17October 30, 2022 9:54 PM

I don't buy it, R17. I'm not asbestos eyeballs and I haven't seen many (any?) thread on tennis grayed out.

by Anonymousreply 18October 30, 2022 9:58 PM

R15, it's Muriel. She just wants non-paying members to pay up. I'm not a participant in the theatre threads, but I'm sure it's the same.

by Anonymousreply 19October 30, 2022 10:09 PM

OP here. It didn't seem to just be threads being greyed out. I was seeing threads completely disappear after only a few postings - POOF! GONE!

That's got to be Muriel.

by Anonymousreply 20October 30, 2022 10:10 PM

I noticed all of the above as well.

If whomever is successful and there are no more DL tennis threads, is there another site that dishes like this?

by Anonymousreply 21October 30, 2022 10:19 PM

Are there really a bunch of deadbeats posting on the tennis threads? Is that what this is all about?

by Anonymousreply 22October 30, 2022 10:19 PM

Well, the threads do slow down markedly in primetime, but that surely isn't just a tennis threads issue. The BRF threads must be the same.

by Anonymousreply 23October 30, 2022 10:22 PM

I follow a few people on Twitter who stan certain players who are quite hilarious, and are receptive to some gay banter - but I've not come across any other tennis-oriented sites where you get DL quality running jokes and bants. There can be good threads on Men's Tennis Forums but it's too full of trolls for my liking.

by Anonymousreply 24October 30, 2022 10:25 PM

How do you troll a tennis site?

Channel Boris .... Becker?!

by Anonymousreply 25October 30, 2022 10:28 PM

I came for the memes; I stayed for the bantz.

by Anonymousreply 26October 30, 2022 10:31 PM

I was ready to title a thread Gins and Tonics at 1:37, hoping that would fly under our culprit.

Meanwhile let's hear it for Felix, who doesn't get enough love on this board. Instead we get the incessant torture of dim bulbs Shapo, Fritz, Paul and Giron.

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by Anonymousreply 27October 30, 2022 10:47 PM

[quote] dim bulbs Shapo

Dim bulb correct.

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by Anonymousreply 28October 30, 2022 10:50 PM

I love Felix's legs, and his game, I really do. But he's not handsome.

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by Anonymousreply 29October 30, 2022 10:52 PM

R29, I guess you might find fault with Felix's nose. But he's got those high cheekbones, and gorgeous jawline and chin.

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by Anonymousreply 30October 30, 2022 11:10 PM

Felix is adorable. And it feels like he’s breaking through the next level

by Anonymousreply 31October 30, 2022 11:36 PM

Felix is quite attractive and a nice guy. Glad to see him finally winning a bunch of titles

I hope this translates to outdoor events next year. He's been to finals of outdoor hard, grass and clay events before. No reason why he can't win those

really curious to see how he does this week in Paris as the big boys are there, Nadal, Djokovic and to a lesser degree Medvedev

by Anonymousreply 32October 31, 2022 3:18 AM

there are plenty of long threads here that get started by nonpaying members so I don't think that's the reason about the tennis threads

by Anonymousreply 33October 31, 2022 3:19 AM

Well R30, there's a lid for every pot, as granny always said.

by Anonymousreply 34October 31, 2022 10:50 AM

Daddy back to his winning ways.

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by Anonymousreply 35October 31, 2022 3:20 PM

I wondered what was going on with the tennis threads. Also, lots of primetime here lately. Anyway, interesting weekend. Shapo was looking good, then Medvedev turned it around and Shapo started to make more errors. Felix is just on a tear now.

The Paris Masters should be a good one to watch. If the draw holds, it looks like it could be Djokovic and Nadal in the semis. Djokovic looks like he has an easy draw. It'll be interesting to see how Nadal plays. Nadal could face Tsitsipas in the quarters. Felix and Medvedev could face off in the quarters. Lots of good matches and not really many easy ones for the top guys from the 1st round on.

by Anonymousreply 36October 31, 2022 4:22 PM

Why don’t you just pay $1.50 you cheap ass fucks???

by Anonymousreply 37October 31, 2022 4:27 PM

Possibly the last chance to catch Gilles Simon and his big 'ole swinging dick if he loses to Muzza in a battle of the Vets in Paris!

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by Anonymousreply 38October 31, 2022 6:44 PM

And Gilles Simon sends out Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3. He will next play Daddy Fritz who took out ADF.

by Anonymousreply 39October 31, 2022 9:57 PM

Muzzah needs to hang it up.

by Anonymousreply 40October 31, 2022 9:59 PM

pathetic choke from Murray being up 5-3 in the second set. To choke against retiring Shitmon of all players? yikes

by Anonymousreply 41October 31, 2022 10:38 PM

Are any of you going to either year-end championship (Turin for ATP and Fort Worth, Texas for WTA)?

by Anonymousreply 42November 1, 2022 1:52 AM

Shapo has joined TikTok.

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by Anonymousreply 43November 1, 2022 2:25 AM

YEC day 1:

Sakkari def. Pegula 7-6(6) 7-6(4)

Sabalenka def. Jabeur 3-6 7-6(5) 7-5

by Anonymousreply 44November 1, 2022 3:15 AM

Wow Shriver brought up Peng Shuai and Tracy Austin played School Monitor and didn't go there.

70% of the tickets are available for the finals. Fort Worth is telling the WTA how much they don't give a shit about women's tennis. I am looking at you, CoCo Gauff, lol. The prize money didn't go up, either. Without Serena, this sport doesn't register.

by Anonymousreply 45November 1, 2022 3:44 AM

What do you expect? Its Texas. Probably one of the worst places for a major tennis tournament to go. That's football central.

by Anonymousreply 46November 1, 2022 4:00 AM

who wants to visit Fort Worth? They should have had it in a more desirable location

by Anonymousreply 47November 1, 2022 4:21 AM

Moutet upsets Porna in Paris. Great match, both on form.

Corentin, for once, managed to keep his inner-asshole in check.

by Anonymousreply 48November 1, 2022 12:46 PM

Sexy Frenchman Arthur Fils is the latest victim of Asics' criminal 'balloon shorts' policy. It's an outrage!

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by Anonymousreply 49November 1, 2022 1:27 PM

sorry , if nadal, djoko or alcaraz were in Fort Worth , people would go to see them anyway, that's not an excuse

by Anonymousreply 50November 1, 2022 3:12 PM

Gasquet team or Ruud team?

Shapo team or Cerundolo team?

Rune team or Stan team/Wawrinka team?

K. Hemsworth team or Huesler team?

by Anonymousreply 51November 1, 2022 7:04 PM

GasGay Team; San Francisco Team; Stanimal Team; K Hemsworth Team... thank you so much for asking!

by Anonymousreply 52November 1, 2022 7:19 PM

Cute Casper Team

Shapo Team

I'm good either way Team x 2

by Anonymousreply 53November 1, 2022 9:22 PM

L'Equipe says that Corentin Moutet has been kicked out from the French Tennis Federation because of his behavior and won't receive support anymore from the federation itself.

What did I miss - what did he do?

by Anonymousreply 54November 1, 2022 9:50 PM

R54, fighting on court:

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by Anonymousreply 55November 1, 2022 9:56 PM

Thanks. So even Paire couldn't manage to achieve this...

by Anonymousreply 56November 1, 2022 9:57 PM

Yeah. Moutet is very talented but he's nutz.

by Anonymousreply 57November 1, 2022 10:00 PM

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by Anonymousreply 58November 1, 2022 10:30 PM

From an eye candy perspective the Paris Masters’ results have largely been satisfying.

by Anonymousreply 59November 1, 2022 10:47 PM

Doesn't our Tommy play Rafa next?

by Anonymousreply 60November 1, 2022 10:55 PM

It’s a shame the brat Rune beat Stan the Man in a third-set tiebreak.

by Anonymousreply 61November 1, 2022 11:19 PM

THE TIME MARIA SHARAPOVA HAND-PICKED MODEL BALL BOYS FOR WTA FINALS MADRID

“I came here to see hot guys and have a good time,” said 19-year-old Sharapova in 2006, while one Spanish newspaper quipped, “This is equality.”

The year was 2006, and it was a different time back then.

The Da Vinci Code swept the box offices, and Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” dominated the Billboard charts while The Fray figured out “How To Save A Life.” And in the tennis world, the hottest trend of all was, once again, model ball people.

At least, that was the case in Madrid, the tennis tours’ problematic and innovative fave. The ATP's tournament—back then, a men's only, indoor hard-court event held in October—had received a lot of criticism for unveiling a squad of female models serving as ball girls starting in the 2004 edition.

But when the announcement came that the season-ending WTA Finals was moving from Los Angeles to be held in Madrid for the first time, organizers pulled out all the stops in the name of “equality”.

A city-wide casting call was held for the first male model ball boys in all of professional tennis—and who better to lead the selection process than 19-year-old phenom, Maria Sharapova?

“I came here to see hot guys and have a good time,” Sharapova quipped in Madrid, looking out at a roomful of Hugo Boss-clad hopefuls.

Joined by Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and actress Natalia Verbeke, the trio formed a “ruthless, but very funny” selection committee, according to Spanish press. Sharapova put the men through their paces, testing their tennis knowledge too—or rather, their knowledge of her tennis career.

“Who is your favorite women’s tennis player?” Sharapova quizzed a young man named Israel during one standout exchange. Israel hesitated, pondered, and then finally blurted out, “Lindsay Davenport”.

As Spain’s ABC newspaper put it, “Sharapova’s stunned face looked like a caricature” and the packed room burst into laughter.

“A zero,” Sharapova replied, “You’ve just earned yourself a zero.”

Similar failing scores were awarded at Sharapova’s command for missteps like naming Kim Clijsters as a favorite, and not knowing who won Wimbledon in 2004. (Hint: it was Sharapova.)

But the choice to use male models as ball boys was just as controversial and hotly debated as when the men’s tournament used female models.

"That was unfair," said one conservative Spanish newspaper of using male models, before adding, "This is equality." Meanwhile, one headline in The Times lamented “Madrid strikes another blow in women’s quest for equality”.

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by Anonymousreply 62November 1, 2022 11:50 PM

Among players, especially the women competing in the WTA Championships, it was a different story. With a women’s tour-level tournament in Madrid still three years away, the season-ending event was their first chance to interact with the model ball persons that had, for better or for worse, become a city signature over the years.

“I was talking to Maria [Sharapova] in the taxi and she said they looked nice,” said Clijsters. “I’m excited about it, although it is going to be strange. As long as they do a good job, that is all that matters.”

Martina Hingis, who was dating world No. 19 Radek Stepanek at the time, was particularly relishing the chance to turn the tables on her boyfriend.

"Radek played here in Madrid in the past, so now it's my turn," she grinned.

Much like at the men’s tournament, the use of model ball persons eventually proved to be a sort of operational hazard. But while the ATP players had been the ones distracted by female model ball girls—with Andre Agassi famously quipping that it was “tough to focus”—at the WTA tournament it was the opposite problem.

“We were practicing the other day and I don’t think they really know what they have to do on the court because they are too busy watching the players,” Elena Dementieva commented.

“We’ll have to see if it will work out or not but I think it will be a distraction for them to do their job.”

Model ball boys completed their short-lived strut on Madrid’s catwalk, employed during both editions of the WTA Championships in the city until the event moved to Doha, Istanbul, Singapore, Shenzhen and Guadalajara before finally landing in Fort Worth.

While models have not been used since at the WTA Finals, they can still be spotted on the sidelines at the Mutua Madrid Open, with the tournament holding casting calls in partnership with fashion sponsors like Hugo Boss, Mango, Pull & Bear and more.

by Anonymousreply 63November 1, 2022 11:51 PM

YEC day 2:

Swiatek def. Kasatkina 6-2 6-3

Garcia def. Gauff 6-4 6-3

by Anonymousreply 64November 2, 2022 4:34 AM

For the Shapo blond leg hair fans.

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by Anonymousreply 65November 2, 2022 5:09 AM

More Shapo blond leg hair.

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by Anonymousreply 66November 2, 2022 5:11 AM

Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic has revealed that video footage from Serbia of a tennis dad assaulting his 14-year-old daughter on the court impacted her so badly that she vomited.

Dokic - who allegedly suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her father Damir - shared her thoughts on Instagram on Tuesday, accompanied by stills from the brutal act that has horrified the tennis world.

'I feel sick, I threw up and I am heartbroken after watching this,' admitted the 39-year-old.

'You think this is brutal? It is but it's a normal day for a lot of us that have been or are abused especially as children. 'Hitting, ear pulling, spitting in our faces, throwing us on the ground, punching and kicking us. Just another day for us and that includes this 14 year old girl.

'Imagine what happens behind closed doors. It's even worse. This is exactly why I spoke up about this and wrote about it.

'I always said I am not the first or the last to go through this but my question now is have things changed in the way our sport and society deals with this?

I am glad this monster was caught on video but people are watching this and not doing anything until he started kicking her on the floor.'

The former world No.4 went on to say that the media needs to focus more upon stories like the sickening attack and less on the romantic lives of athletes.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Belgrade has confirmed overnight that officers from Palilula police station have arrested the man believed to be in the graphic video for alleged domestic violence.

The video prompted former doubles world No.1 Pam Shriver to ask Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic to intervene.

'OMG we all need to report, and press charges against this kind of horrible abuse,' she tweeted.

'Let's ask for @DjokerNole to help behind the scenes. We all need to work together to stop abuse. Igor thanks for doing your part,' she wrote.

Australian player Daria Saville posted: 'This girl is going to be broken forever. If you think someone is getting physically or mentally abused please support them and encourage them to talk to someone who can help. Offer to help them find a local domestic violence agency or offer to go the police.'

Former Aussie star Rennae Stubbs posted: 'Wow disgusting!!! Sadly this happens ALL THE TIME but we sadly don't have it on film. Anyone who abuses their kids is just a POS.'

by Anonymousreply 67November 2, 2022 7:03 AM

[quote]Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic has revealed that video footage from Serbia of a tennis dad assaulting his 14-year-old daughter on the court impacted her so badly that she vomited.

Oh I need to see that video, 'cause I really pigged out on those grapes this morning and I feel disgustingly satiated.

by Anonymousreply 68November 2, 2022 10:08 AM

sum Jack tum

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by Anonymousreply 69November 2, 2022 10:54 AM

[italic]Wawrinka gave Rune a stern chat at net after the Danish teenager saved three match points in the first round of their Rolex Paris Masters encounter. He wasn’t impressed with Rune’s on-court conduct, calling him a “baby on the court” as the two shook hands at net.[/italic]

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by Anonymousreply 70November 2, 2022 1:34 PM

People say that Stan is sore loser but Stan lost lately to Gasquet and wasted 2 MP as well so it is not the point

by Anonymousreply 71November 2, 2022 1:55 PM

Wow, de Minaur upsets Medvedev 7-5 in the third. That's a big upset.

by Anonymousreply 72November 2, 2022 2:50 PM

[quote] That’s a big upset

Will it give rise to a Fourth Reich? The Minotaur Team Reich.

by Anonymousreply 73November 2, 2022 2:53 PM

Daddy Gilou and Daddy Fritz knocking seven bells out of each other.

The final set is a Demolition Derby.

by Anonymousreply 74November 2, 2022 7:19 PM

GrandPa Simon ousts Daddy Fritz

by Anonymousreply 75November 2, 2022 7:44 PM

Seven hells!

by Anonymousreply 76November 2, 2022 7:45 PM

embarrassing for Murray and now Fritz

Fritz despite having his best year ever still had horrific losses to Simon and childhood bff Holt

by Anonymousreply 77November 2, 2022 7:55 PM

with Fritz and Hurkacz losing today

the WTF are set

Alcaraz

Nadal

Tsitsipas

Ruud

Medvedev

FAA

Rublev

Djokovic

by Anonymousreply 78November 2, 2022 8:35 PM

Shapo really looks like Dahmer

by Anonymousreply 79November 2, 2022 8:56 PM

Poor Daddy!

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by Anonymousreply 80November 2, 2022 8:56 PM

Pablo Careño BigBoy brutalises and bundles out DumboFLOPov in 3!

by Anonymousreply 81November 2, 2022 9:23 PM

our Tommy is in DANGER, gurls

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by Anonymousreply 82November 2, 2022 9:25 PM

Rafa's body is still amazing at 35.

The face look rode hard and put away wet.

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by Anonymousreply 83November 2, 2022 9:34 PM

I play pretty American boy no?

by Anonymousreply 84November 2, 2022 9:54 PM

Tommy pulled out the 2nd!

by Anonymousreply 85November 2, 2022 10:17 PM

Tommy is making Rafa look old.

by Anonymousreply 86November 2, 2022 10:43 PM

Tommy's 2 breaks up in the third!

TOMMY'S ON FI-YAH!

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by Anonymousreply 87November 2, 2022 10:44 PM

Paul is in fine form. Rafa’s eyebrows are doing that “ /“ thing.

by Anonymousreply 88November 2, 2022 10:46 PM

Sorry, meant to do some clever V-like effect that did not take.

by Anonymousreply 89November 2, 2022 10:47 PM

Tommy team or Rafa team?

Moutet team or Norrie team?

by Anonymousreply 90November 2, 2022 10:48 PM

Tommy Team!

Team Tommy!

by Anonymousreply 91November 2, 2022 10:52 PM

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by Anonymousreply 92November 2, 2022 11:05 PM

^He just always has to flash us, doesn't he? Little slut.

by Anonymousreply 93November 2, 2022 11:08 PM

well, Nadal did just have a baby and he played like it in the second half of the match

by Anonymousreply 94November 3, 2022 3:40 AM

¿,Why I no beated white guy? ¿,Eez beecauze I now have bebe?

by Anonymousreply 95November 3, 2022 5:53 AM

Go Alcaraz! Vamos!

by Anonymousreply 96November 3, 2022 6:05 AM

YEC day 3:

Jabeur def. Pegula 1-6 6-3 6-3

Sakkari def. Sabalenka 6-2 6-4

by Anonymousreply 97November 3, 2022 7:16 AM

Nadal's loss against Tommy means that he no longer really has a chance to end the year as #1... You know that Fedevic are sighing with relief.

by Anonymousreply 98November 3, 2022 8:21 AM

Just caught up with the Moutet-Norrie match. Great battle. Moutet is quite the magician in the French tradition, and very watchable when he keeps the inner-psycho in check.

I actually fancy Moutet's chances against Citybus in the next round. With his infuriatingly mixed up game and the crowd behind him, he could really mess with the Greek's fragile mind.

He could end the year as the French #1 just as he gets dropped by the Federation!

by Anonymousreply 99November 3, 2022 9:29 AM

eye candy match in progress -- Cute Casper v Musseytti

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by Anonymousreply 100November 3, 2022 11:19 AM

Musetti bulging like a champ!

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by Anonymousreply 101November 3, 2022 11:47 AM

grrrrr

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by Anonymousreply 102November 3, 2022 1:52 PM

“Nole” team or K. Hemsworth team?

Tsitsy team or Moutet team?

PCB team or Paul team?

by Anonymousreply 103November 3, 2022 5:21 PM

Triggered Karen Team (altho he's clearly already fudged it)

Mad Dog Moutet Team

PeaceBe Team

Thanks everso for asking!

by Anonymousreply 104November 3, 2022 6:00 PM

EEEEEEEEEEEEEE-OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW my noz.......oh that was someplaces else. Never minds.

by Anonymousreply 105November 3, 2022 7:18 PM

Our Tommy up a set on PCB

by Anonymousreply 106November 3, 2022 9:25 PM

So Gilou, Gilles Simon, is now a retired man. He also retires his bulge after 20 years on the tour.

Here is a picture of his girlfriend and his firstborn son, Thimotee, both of whom I had never ever seen before (how many more opportunities to see them are we gonna have now?). Simon is 37, says he's hurting all over, and I've seen high resolution photos of him and his hair was getting a lot of grey lately. Also of note, around 2008 he had been elected as the sexiest sportsman by the readers of Têtu, a French gay mag, and had said to be very happy and honored by the "award". I'm not sure he would have snatched the honor without the bulge that made him famous...

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by Anonymousreply 107November 3, 2022 9:49 PM

Our Tommy beats PCB in straights!

by Anonymousreply 108November 3, 2022 10:06 PM

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by Anonymousreply 109November 3, 2022 10:40 PM

I still won the Battle of the Bulge.

by Anonymousreply 110November 3, 2022 10:50 PM

PCB fell apart in the last two games. Weird.

by Anonymousreply 111November 3, 2022 10:56 PM

Do we like sweet Tommy's treasure trail?

by Anonymousreply 112November 3, 2022 11:02 PM

Sad to see Simon retire, but it's definitely time. I used to the be tournament manager for an ATP event that Simon played a number of times and he was one of the nicest, most accommodating players on the tour - no fan/tournament commitment was ever a hassle and i remember one time when he arrived on site late (through no fault of his own) and missed some activity he was scheduled to do. He literally came running to our office apologising profusely and offering to do any other activity instead. That kind of behavior was few and far between among the players.

by Anonymousreply 113November 4, 2022 1:17 AM

YEC day 4:

Swiatek def. Garcia 6-3 6-2

Kasatkina def. Gauff 7-6(6) 6-3

Swiatek advances to SF

Garcia and Kasatkina will play Saturday for second spot

Gauff is eliminated

by Anonymousreply 114November 4, 2022 2:56 AM

Did Swi poo between sets?

by Anonymousreply 115November 4, 2022 3:00 AM

Thank you for your insider's view, R113. Who were the nicest players that you dealt with and who were the nightmares? Any stories?

by Anonymousreply 116November 4, 2022 3:04 AM

For [R116], of current players, the nicest i dealt with were Dimitrov, Nadal, Monfils, Gasquet (but painfully shy), and surprisingly, Tomic. Anything you did with Tomic had to not involve other players as they didn't like him and he knew it, but alone he was great with fan activities and easy to deal with - just keep his father away!

Asshats: Fognini, Verdasco (maybe not so much an ass, just precious). Is Gulbis still playing? Mega-entitled dick.

by Anonymousreply 117November 4, 2022 3:14 AM

Thank you, R113/R117--great to hear that Monfils is as nice as he appears to be. Also not surprising about Fognini or Gulbis, who's still blighting the landscape at European Challengers.

by Anonymousreply 118November 4, 2022 3:37 AM

g.e.m.s.life

by Anonymousreply 119November 4, 2022 3:39 AM

Spot on, I worked on the tour for a few years too. Yes, Gulbis was insufferable. Roddick was despised, especially among tournament staff and linesmen. Once during a bathroom break, he barged into a tournament director's office to complain about a 'cunt' lineswoman. Murray used to call ballboys 'cunts' but only when he knew the court microphones couldn't pick it up. Verdasco was interesting. He used to be very close with a male flight attendant and they traveled together, including at least once to a private beach.

by Anonymousreply 120November 4, 2022 4:01 AM

[quote] Murray used to call ballboys 'cunts'

I know someone who used to play with Misery, and he called Murray a cunt. He said that Judy was an even bigger cunt than Misery.

by Anonymousreply 121November 4, 2022 4:04 AM

[R120], i only didn't mention Roddick because he's retired. He could be absolutely charming, and is not stupid, but was nasty and totally selfish - though hardly the only selfish player! His agent at the time (now deceased) could have walked straight out of Jerry Maguire - an awful piece of work.

by Anonymousreply 122November 4, 2022 4:12 AM

To be fair, the word cunt is used a lot in the UK. They even call their loved ones cunts.

by Anonymousreply 123November 4, 2022 4:16 AM

I always heard Roger one on one was a pleasure to deal with, but GosDICK and Mirka were nightmares on his behalf. Both very demanding and outwardly hostile about other players. Roger, in Mirka's presence, often bristled at her demanding ways.

by Anonymousreply 124November 4, 2022 6:19 AM

Poor CoCo. The entire event was scheduled to showcase her, and she is likely to lose every match she plays. This poor girl needs to dump her team and start over, Tell her father to get a real job and just be her father. She is bright enough to speak for herself, and world issues, but she seems constipated on court, like she's afraid to REALLY go after it. People like Mary Joe don't help, Imagine if Serena (or V) coached her!

by Anonymousreply 125November 4, 2022 6:31 AM

Simon's wife in the article linked above says that she felt very isolated on the tour, because the only other wives who were also mothers on the tour were Mirka and Jelena Djokovic and "Mirka and her sixteen nannies" and Jelena were both totally unreachable.

by Anonymousreply 126November 4, 2022 8:50 AM

Don't hate me bitches cuz I'm smart and hitched my car to the gravy train.

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by Anonymousreply 127November 4, 2022 10:59 AM

Big Foe Team or FAA Team?

Stacked Carlitos Team or Butterface Team?

Novaxx Team or Musseyti Team

Titsy Team or Tommy Team?

by Anonymousreply 128November 4, 2022 11:02 AM

Not to mention that O̶r̶k̶a Mirka always had preempted access to the court side trolley buffet. And she has stones to show for it.

by Anonymousreply 129November 4, 2022 11:07 AM

R113 Did you notice his bulge in person?

by Anonymousreply 130November 4, 2022 11:09 AM

All The Feel-ix Team!

Stacked Carlitos Team!

Musseyti Team!

Tommy and Paul Team!

Thanks everso for asking!

by Anonymousreply 131November 4, 2022 11:09 AM

Felix team all the way!

by Anonymousreply 132November 4, 2022 11:52 AM

Miroslava Vavrinec, world #97, reporting for duty!

by Anonymousreply 133November 4, 2022 2:25 PM

Alcaraz (Garfia) team

Musetteami

Indifferent between Tsitsy team or Paul team

by Anonymousreply 134November 4, 2022 2:30 PM

Felix won. Is Uncle Toni still on his team?

by Anonymousreply 135November 4, 2022 2:54 PM

FatAssy Foe Team

Toothy Allie Team

Horny Mussey Team

Dreamy Tommy Team

by Anonymousreply 136November 4, 2022 3:50 PM

Still I cannot get over the fact that Wawrinka was so close to win with that brat. He should have ended it in 2.

by Anonymousreply 137November 4, 2022 3:56 PM

I can't stand the little prick, but Rune really does have fantastic legs.

by Anonymousreply 138November 4, 2022 3:57 PM

And is there any more disgusting tandem than Rune and Mouratoglou?

by Anonymousreply 139November 4, 2022 4:26 PM

R138 They're even more impressive and beautiful in person. I saw him at Indian Wells this year, and his legs are forever in my wank bank.

by Anonymousreply 140November 4, 2022 4:28 PM

That fucking Brat is going to win, isn't he? Every timer I hear him I want to slap him. Horrible little shit!

by Anonymousreply 141November 4, 2022 4:42 PM

Rune is so cute. I want to see him get destroyed by arab men raw.

by Anonymousreply 142November 4, 2022 4:49 PM

What happened to Carlos? Why did he retire against that Hooligan, Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune?

And what's up with the whole "Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune" nonsense?

by Anonymousreply 143November 4, 2022 5:44 PM

Every time Rune wins, tennis loses. Rune is a brat. The next 10 years will be horrible, thank god for Alcaraz. He is the savior of tennis. He is nice and plays amazing tennis, basically the opposite of that brat.

by Anonymousreply 144November 4, 2022 5:54 PM

FAA also belongs in the tennis savior category, rescuing us from the likes of Rune and Moutet.

by Anonymousreply 145November 4, 2022 5:58 PM

Alcaraz had abdominal pain, especially on his serve.

Rune looks as smooth as a freshly shucked oyster glistening in the sun

by Anonymousreply 146November 4, 2022 6:33 PM

Sorry, but if halep dopes , rune does as well. Even maybe felix becauze he is in nadal team.

by Anonymousreply 147November 4, 2022 6:47 PM

I know he said some homophobic things a while back, but what else makes Rune a brat??

by Anonymousreply 148November 4, 2022 6:52 PM

His homophobia has been offset by his youth. For now.

by Anonymousreply 149November 4, 2022 6:55 PM

R148 i he Brat is generally very disrespectful to other players, to umpires, linespeople, his mum etc. V ery 'in your face' and cocky at all times. Has had big run-ins with both Stan and Casper who are both very measured and generally 'nice'.

by Anonymousreply 150November 4, 2022 6:58 PM

Gauff seems terrified of losing. I thought that they had hired a coach specifically to work on her wonky forehand?

by Anonymousreply 151November 4, 2022 7:00 PM

R145 True. Alcaraz and FAA are both the saviors of tennis. Both are talented and can play amazing tennis at their best, but also happen to be really nice and down to earth guys. Tennis needs more of them and less of brats like Rune.

by Anonymousreply 152November 4, 2022 7:01 PM

NoVaxxx is on a tear against Lovely Lorenzo in the first set. Looks like a bagel.

What a HORRIBLE day (with the exception of FAA winnning)

by Anonymousreply 153November 4, 2022 7:05 PM

Mussy breaks NoVaxxx±

GOD IS GREAT!!!!

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by Anonymousreply 154November 4, 2022 7:30 PM

R154, God likes CLOSERS, Lorenzo. It's not enough to break once!

by Anonymousreply 155November 4, 2022 8:03 PM

R155 God sucks donkey dicks in HELL!

by Anonymousreply 156November 4, 2022 8:16 PM

ESPN's Chris Fowler 'could move to Fox' when his contract expires in early 2023 after 35 years with the network, which has doled out lucrative deals to Troy Aikman ($18m annually), Joe Buck ($15m) and Stephen A. Smith ($12m)

Chris Fowler, one of the longest-tenured hosts in ESPN history, could be on the verge of leaving the 'Worldwide Leader' when his contract with Disney expires in early 2023.

Front Office Sports is reporting that the 60-year-old is the final months of the nine-year extension he signed with the Disney-owned ESPN in early 2014. Fowler is best known for covering college football and tennis, both as a play-by-play commentator and studio host.

He and on-air partner Kirk Herbstreit have called eight College Football Playoff championships together, and he's also teamed with tennis legends like Chris Evert and John McEnroe for coverage of the US and Australian Opens, as well as Wimbledon.

Fowler's contract expires at a precarious time for ESPN, which has reportedly doled out lucrative deals to several of the network's top talents: Monday Night Football's Troy Aikman ($18 million a year) and Joe Buck ($15 million), as well First Take's Stephen A. Smith ($12 million)

ESPN has been tougher in negotiations with other hosts, FOS reports, so it's unclear if they will stand by Fowler, a 35-year network employee, or let him walk. Recently, in 2021, another ESPN college football host, Tom Rinaldi, signed with Fox Sports.

'I think Fowler will be a really interesting case study to follow,' said Miller, who about the network in his 2011 book, 'Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN.'

'Because he's not at the crazy 15-plus [million] that Aikman and Buck are,' Miller continued. 'He's not in Stephen A. territory. But he's a guy who makes a really, really good living, and deserves to make a good living. And let's see what ESPN's appetite for keeping Fowler is.

'There won't be anybody at ESPN who will say, 'We don't want to keep Chris Fowler.' But are there going to be people who are going to be, dare I say, audacious enough to say, 'We only want to keep Chris Fowler at a certain price'? To me that sounds crazy. But let's see how far this discipline of theirs extends. … They could cross their hands and say, 'Where else are you going to get tennis? We basically own tennis.'

by Anonymousreply 157November 4, 2022 8:22 PM

Hopefully Chirs fucks off ESPN! we won't have to put up with him then!

by Anonymousreply 158November 4, 2022 8:23 PM

Can we petition ESPN to let Fowler walk???

by Anonymousreply 159November 4, 2022 8:35 PM

Fowler will fit in well with the clueless bloviators at Fox.

by Anonymousreply 160November 4, 2022 8:35 PM

These quarter finals are total duds! So much FLOPPING!

by Anonymousreply 161November 4, 2022 8:59 PM

JFC look at those legs.

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by Anonymousreply 162November 4, 2022 9:04 PM

Titsy wins 4 and 2.

Poor Tommy!

by Anonymousreply 163November 4, 2022 9:37 PM

Butterface v FAA should be a good match. Both in-form, both with great legs, but VERY different personalities.

by Anonymousreply 164November 4, 2022 9:39 PM

No more DL boyfriends (sad face)

by Anonymousreply 165November 4, 2022 9:52 PM

FAA is sort of a DL boyfriend. He and Butterface are both HAF from the neck down.

Titsy's hot but too much work.

Novaxx is too thin and his neck is too long. And he's Novaxx.

by Anonymousreply 166November 4, 2022 9:59 PM

Rune has not been proven to be homophobic, but he is proving himself to be a brat.

by Anonymousreply 167November 4, 2022 10:35 PM

I like Felix from the neck up as well...while blander than bland himbo fratbros Tommy Paul and Shapo register not even a blip.

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by Anonymousreply 168November 4, 2022 11:09 PM

FAA is attractive. Not a stunner but certainly better looking than some of the very overhyped players in these threads

by Anonymousreply 169November 5, 2022 2:07 AM

YEC day 5:

Sabalenka def. Pegula 6-3 7-5

Sakkari def. Jabeur 6-2 6-3

Sakkari finishes 1st place from this group and awaits the winner of Garcia/Kasatkina in the SF

Sabalenka gets the second spot and will face Swiatek in the SF

last day of round robin on Saturday

by Anonymousreply 170November 5, 2022 2:09 AM

R157 oh please please ESPN let Fowler go! It's not like Americans are going to tune out of watching tennis if Fowler leaves ESPN lol most of us watch for the tennis and players, not for who's doing commentary. Letting him go would make for a much more pleasurable experience. He's been there far too long. I can't believe someone more annoying than the deceased Dick Enberg exists

by Anonymousreply 171November 5, 2022 2:13 AM

Yeah I find Felix gorgeous. Shapo is the epitome of ugly russian face (as opposed to hot russian face) and his midsection is oddly lumpy. Great legs though.

by Anonymousreply 172November 5, 2022 2:35 AM

I don't see it, but whatever lifts your skirt.

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by Anonymousreply 173November 5, 2022 10:59 AM

Another vote for FAA’s gorgeous face here. Swoon-worthy lips.

by Anonymousreply 174November 5, 2022 12:25 PM

Felix is attractive beyond being handsome. The guy is polite and inteligent (in a tour full of dumb jocks)

by Anonymousreply 175November 5, 2022 12:45 PM

For me, Felix is the HOAT! Hottest Of All Time! The face, the body, the tennis, the personality

by Anonymousreply 176November 5, 2022 12:50 PM

R 174-176 lol you people are deluded. Felix is not only dull, but that nose and lips = UGLY.

by Anonymousreply 177November 5, 2022 2:16 PM

Let's go RUNE!

by Anonymousreply 178November 5, 2022 2:33 PM

Butterface took Felix to the woodshed.

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by Anonymousreply 179November 5, 2022 2:59 PM

I fucking hate Rune and love Felix.

by Anonymousreply 180November 5, 2022 3:21 PM

Rune stepped right into Zverev's shoes to join Djokovic among the most obnoxious players on the Tour. What a letdown if it's Brat vs. Boobs in the final.

by Anonymousreply 181November 5, 2022 3:40 PM

Speaking of A. Zverev, WHET?

by Anonymousreply 182November 5, 2022 4:28 PM

Alcaraz out of ATP finals.

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by Anonymousreply 183November 5, 2022 4:39 PM

[quote]Speaking of A. Zverev, WHET?

He's been injured (his ankle I think?) , but he will compete at the Dubai's World Tennis League exho in December (to make some $$$)

by Anonymousreply 184November 5, 2022 4:40 PM

Than you, R184.

by Anonymousreply 185November 5, 2022 4:48 PM

Yeah Zverev had a horrendous ankle-turn that needed surgery. Nasty.

by Anonymousreply 186November 5, 2022 4:51 PM

Rune is like a freshman trying to get into a fraternity. So adorable.

by Anonymousreply 187November 5, 2022 4:51 PM

I find Rune physically attractive but his personality, like "Nole's" is so unattractive.

by Anonymousreply 188November 5, 2022 4:55 PM

R183 this opens the door for Boobs to sweep in and clear up the ATP Finals. What a shit end to the season.

by Anonymousreply 189November 5, 2022 5:20 PM

Nick Kyrgios settles case with Wimbledon woman he accused of having ‘700 drinks’

Nick Kyrgios’ Wimbledon rant over a “drunk” woman in the stands turned out to cost the combustible Aussie a lot more than the “700 drinks” he alleged her to have had back in July.

The Wimbledon runner-up paid £20,000 to a children’s charity in settling a lawsuit brought by Anna Palus, the woman in question. Kyrgios also apologized for the remarks he made about her during the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic.

“I told the umpire that a fan, who I now know to be Anna Palus, was distracting me during the match, believing that she was drunk,” Kyrgios said in a statement released to the media by Knight Temple Law, which represented Palus.

“I accept that belief was mistaken, and I apologize. To make amends, I have donated £20,000 to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, a charity chosen by Ms. Palus. I will not be commenting on this matter again.”

That’s not the end of Kyrgios’ legal troubles, though.

The 27-year-old is also facing an assault charge stemming from an alleged incident in December 2021 against ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari.

On the court, Kyrgios reached his first Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon and followed that by winning the singles and doubles titles at the Citi Open in Washington D.C. He also reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open before being knocked off by Karen Khachanov, a night that ended with Kyrgios going on an epic racket-smashing tantrum.

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by Anonymousreply 190November 5, 2022 5:46 PM

Thank you for that post, R190.

by Anonymousreply 191November 5, 2022 5:48 PM

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is ruled OUT of the rest of the season after suffering muscle tear at the Paris Masters... bringing an end to the US Open champion's impressive year

'Unfortunately this is the result of my injury: an internal oblique muscle tear in the left abdominal wall with an estimated recovery time of six weeks,' Alcaraz wrote on Twitter. 'I won't make the ATP Finals or the Davis Cup Finals. It is tough and painful for me to miss these two events, which are so important to me, but all I can do is be positive and focus on my recovery.'

The ATP Finals are scheduled for November 13-20 in Turin, Italy, with the Davis Cup Finals taking place from November 23-27 in Malaga, Spain.

The Australian Open starts on January 16.

Alcaraz, who became the youngest Grand Slam winner since 2005 following his New York success this summer, will be replaced at the ATP Finals by American Taylor Fritz.

Alcaraz finishes a remarkable season with a 57-13 record and five titles, including Masters trophies in Madrid and Miami.

In September, he became the youngest No. 1 in the ATP computerized rankings since they began in 1973.

by Anonymousreply 192November 5, 2022 5:52 PM

More time for Carlos to take "supplement" like what he did last year.

by Anonymousreply 193November 5, 2022 5:57 PM

"Nole" beats Citybus.

by Anonymousreply 194November 5, 2022 6:02 PM

damn that sucks that Alcaraz won't be at the WTF. I was really looking forward to that.

Fritz' luck continues this year and gets the 8th spot.

by Anonymousreply 195November 5, 2022 6:06 PM

Tsitsipas choked that tiebreak! Goes up a minibreak 4-3 and then doesn't get another point despite having chances.

I fucking hate sociopath Djokovic. It's so disgusting how the media, commentators, most fans and other players have moved on from that horrendous stunt he pulled in Australia of either getting covid (for the second time) in Serbia but still going out to events maskless and infecting others OR lying about getting covid in a pathetic attempt to try and get around Australia's vaccination requirement for entry into the country.

I hope Rune wins the title and we get to see another Djokovic meltdown on court. It's been a while and Rune is bratty enough to get under his skin

by Anonymousreply 196November 5, 2022 6:08 PM

Is this where we talk about Year-End Championship?

by Anonymousreply 197November 5, 2022 6:11 PM

Daddy!

by Anonymousreply 198November 5, 2022 7:02 PM

Go, Daddy!

I hope Butterface beats Novaxx. He's cocky and arrogant enough that he just might do it.

by Anonymousreply 199November 5, 2022 9:16 PM

Love him or hate him, this take-back on the BH is a thing of beauty.

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by Anonymousreply 200November 5, 2022 9:31 PM

Opelka wearing his fancy Chanel brooch (he went to a fashion show in Miami)

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by Anonymousreply 201November 5, 2022 9:33 PM

^ he looks good, much less like a caveman

by Anonymousreply 202November 5, 2022 9:37 PM

Do y’all think Opelka’s a top or a bottom?

by Anonymousreply 203November 5, 2022 9:48 PM

Sizemeat verificatia?

by Anonymousreply 204November 5, 2022 9:52 PM

[quote] Do y’all think Opelka’s a top or a bottom?

Chewbacca is a top!

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by Anonymousreply 205November 5, 2022 9:54 PM

[quote] he looks good, much less like a caveman

yeah he doesn't look as unkempt as before

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by Anonymousreply 206November 6, 2022 1:04 AM

YEC day 6 results:

Garcia def. Kasatkina 4-6 6-1 7-6(5)

Swiatek def. Gauff 6-3 6-0 I feel for Coco she's a great girl but right now seems burnt out. I wonder if she'll keep playing doubles next year. Obviously there are benefits to it as it helps volleys and making split second decisions but she seems tired right now and in need of a break.

Sunday SF:

Sakkari vs. Garcia

Swiatek vs. Sabalenka

by Anonymousreply 207November 6, 2022 1:57 AM

R196 go fuck yourself. Novak is a great player and person. Go lick Nadal's ass, you loser.

by Anonymousreply 208November 6, 2022 2:25 AM

Novax is loathsome. Can you imagine the shit that he and his Q-crack wife probably actually believe? If he wasn't a tennis player he'd be a mass shooter.

Rune did take a set off him at last year's USO, so hoping it'll be competitive. Rune enters top 10 if he wins.

by Anonymousreply 209November 6, 2022 2:43 AM

Rune is such a brat. I am not on his team.

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by Anonymousreply 210November 6, 2022 2:49 AM

Rune is the lesser of 2 evils.

Never again can I cheer for Djokovic

by Anonymousreply 211November 6, 2022 2:59 AM

R208, it's clear why you like Djokovic. You're equally charming.

by Anonymousreply 212November 6, 2022 4:15 AM

Oh Lawd! Pavvy G's slithered his way onto the DL!

by Anonymousreply 213November 6, 2022 8:31 AM

The take back on his backhand looks like the take back on my forehand, R200.

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by Anonymousreply 214November 6, 2022 8:37 AM

legz

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by Anonymousreply 215November 6, 2022 10:56 AM

This Parisian crowd is annoying.

by Anonymousreply 216November 6, 2022 3:03 PM

5 all in the deciding set. I'm rooting for Rune.

by Anonymousreply 217November 6, 2022 3:23 PM

Utter apathy.

by Anonymousreply 218November 6, 2022 3:31 PM

Deplorune wins! (Lesser of the two evils)

by Anonymousreply 219November 6, 2022 3:49 PM

Butterface!

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by Anonymousreply 220November 6, 2022 3:58 PM

I was with Sigourney...

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by Anonymousreply 221November 6, 2022 4:51 PM

He is a brat but Rune is pretty good.

I'm pretty sure the atp bosses are salivating with Rune and Alcaraz, they arrive at the perfect time now the big three are fading (i think they don't go down without kicking). If you add Felix and Sinner you'll get a really interesting bunch of players to fight for the big titles

by Anonymousreply 222November 6, 2022 7:33 PM

I hope Rune takes this opportunity to reset his public image. He has to make good choices.

by Anonymousreply 223November 6, 2022 7:41 PM

He needs to do it fast because he's aging out of his homophobia.

by Anonymousreply 224November 6, 2022 7:49 PM

legz

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by Anonymousreply 225November 6, 2022 10:43 PM

Why does Holger Rune always look like he's wearing makeup in his pics?

by Anonymousreply 226November 6, 2022 11:01 PM

We of course object to the small dark mole on Rune's right face.

by Anonymousreply 227November 6, 2022 11:10 PM

And Rune's mother looks like a drag queen.

by Anonymousreply 228November 6, 2022 11:10 PM

And there's Novaxx, with his frozen rictus grin...

by Anonymousreply 229November 7, 2022 1:41 AM

YEC SF day:

Garcia destroys Sakkari 6-3 6-2

Sabalenka huge upset of Swiatek 6-2 2-6 6-1

by Anonymousreply 230November 7, 2022 2:20 AM

Rune really deserves credit (I HATEEEEEEEE that he's now with Muratoglou who of course is loving this fast rise under his watch)

Rune who like Alcaraz is just 19, won his first Masters with an insanely hard draw, 5 top 10 players in a row plus a former 3-time slam champ (Wawrinka, #10 Hurkacz, #9 Rublev, #1 Alcaraz, #8 FAA, #7 Djokovic). Now yes Alcaraz was injured and retired but Rune still had to play for almost 2 sets.

As a result, Rune vaults to #10 in the rankings and race, making him #1 alternate since Alcaraz withdrew from the WTF and Fritz is now the 8th spot.

Rune I'm pretty sure is now the first player to be playing the Next Gen Finals with a Masters title.

This also means that Rune has now won a Masters title before the likes of Ruud, FAA, Rublev, Sinner, Berrettini and Tiafoe, all of whom have been threatening for big titles this year.

always glad to see Djokovic lose. Hopefully he doesn't win the WTF either

hoping Alcaraz can fully heal for Australia and Rune keeps playing at this level to stop yet another Djokovic/Nadal AO domination

by Anonymousreply 231November 7, 2022 2:35 AM

Rune is attractive in a way that I don't personally find attractive (like Fritz). Great legs though. And also I'm grateful that he beat Novax in a rather epic match. For now, that gets him a reluctant pass for youthful idiocy.

by Anonymousreply 232November 7, 2022 2:43 AM

Rune's already shown us who he is, and there's no reason not to believe him. Hardly new in the tennis world--he can join Connors, Nastase and many others in the cavalcade of tennis jerks. Six men have taken a Masters title at a younger age. If we're lucky, he'll fizzle out in a few seasons like young Masters titlists Carretero or Chesnokov did.

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by Anonymousreply 233November 7, 2022 3:21 AM

Rune's mother looks like Jimmy Connors' mother only 45 years later.

by Anonymousreply 234November 7, 2022 3:39 AM

But she took her lipstick tips from me!

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by Anonymousreply 235November 7, 2022 3:56 AM

yes, pls

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by Anonymousreply 236November 7, 2022 10:36 AM

Practice makes perfect.

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by Anonymousreply 237November 7, 2022 10:40 AM

Rune is not homophobic unless he proves otherwise, and, regardless of whatever thin-skinned comments are made by one or two on here. He IS showing lots of bratty behavior.

Let's hope he matures beyond the brattiness. (I agree with a poster on the other boards who said there's a resemblance to a young Hingis--the swagger, the Cheshire Cat grin, the court sense.

IF he makes a blatant homophobic remark, screams at his mother, bellows about unfairness, etc., then I will root against him.

by Anonymousreply 238November 7, 2022 11:35 AM

[quote]Rune I'm pretty sure is now the first player to be playing the Next Gen Finals with a Masters title

He has withdrawn from the NextGen Finals, Italian player Matteo Arnaldi will replace him

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by Anonymousreply 239November 7, 2022 2:15 PM

He must be hoping for another withdrawal from the big boy tournament. Do I recall correctly that the alternate gets paid something even if they don't play?

by Anonymousreply 240November 7, 2022 2:21 PM

[quote]Do I recall correctly that the alternate gets paid something even if they don't play?

Yeah an alternate gets $150,000. I could see Nadal dropping out, he looked tired and rusty in Paris

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by Anonymousreply 241November 7, 2022 2:28 PM

One good thing about the finale to the season is that Psycho Zverev is finally out of the Top 10 and will find it quite tough to fight his way back up next year.

by Anonymousreply 242November 7, 2022 3:45 PM

[quote] IF he makes a blatant homophobic remark, screams at his mother, bellows about unfairness, etc., then I will root against him.

He’s already done all three of those things, r238.

by Anonymousreply 243November 7, 2022 8:08 PM

with Rune pulling out of Next Gen finals, the only 3 real contenders for the title on paper and based on form are Musetti, Nakashima and Draper. Stricker could be a sleeper but the others would all be a shock

by Anonymousreply 244November 8, 2022 2:05 AM

very nice opening set in the YEC final with no breaks! Sabalenka ultimately blinked in the tiebreak and Garcia took it 7-6(4)

by Anonymousreply 245November 8, 2022 2:08 AM

Hulkina seems to choke the really big matches. Double faulting at set point was ugly.

by Anonymousreply 246November 8, 2022 2:12 AM

Garcia def. Sabalenka 7-6(4) 6-4 for the YEC and her biggest title

no break points on Garcia's serve

Garcia now in the mix for slams next year

by Anonymousreply 247November 8, 2022 2:53 AM

ATP site has a video from the Paris final which misidentifies the Rune as the player he most despises.

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by Anonymousreply 248November 8, 2022 3:27 AM

have to say Garcia is a handsome woman. If I were a lesbian, especially a femme lesbian, I'd be into her. She could definitely get models if she wanted

by Anonymousreply 249November 8, 2022 3:36 AM

Van de Zandshlut thanks to Atphotplayers on Instagram. If pasty twinkish guys do it for you, Botic’s your guy.

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by Anonymousreply 250November 8, 2022 4:59 AM

Ok, so which one of you started this thread on our newest favourite whipping boy, Rune?

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by Anonymousreply 251November 8, 2022 7:09 AM

I think Garcia is gay, she seemed close to a French (female) soccer player for a few years but they split up. Her serving and volleying was amazing today. Iga was probably more deserving of the YEC title but Garcia is the only player to win titles on every surface this year (grass, clay, indoor hard, outdoor hard) and she's matched her career high rank of #4 when many had written her off as a fluke.

Poor She-Hulk, she was openly sobbing after the match and in her speech. I find her very endearing, the goofy reaction shots and struggles with her serve. She always lays it all out there on the court, and the commentators said she is just the 4th woman to beat world #1, #2 #3 in the same tournament (the others are Graf and the Williams girls). I want to see them come for Iga's top spot next year instead of letting her just cruise to every title.

by Anonymousreply 252November 8, 2022 9:52 AM

Glad to see Rune take down Djokovic. I think Alcaraz winning the US Open is going to inspire those in his generation to think, "Why not me?" I hope to see Alcaraz, Sinner, FAA, Musetti and the rest of the 22 and under club freeze out Djokovic and Nadal from winning more Slams, although I think Djokovic is going to be the last of the Big 3 to fade. I also wouldn't be surprised if Nadal wins yet another French Open.

by Anonymousreply 253November 8, 2022 11:15 AM

Every time Rune wins tennis loses. Tennis will be unwatchable the next decade. Thank god for FAA and Alcaraz. They have the talent AND are nice guys who are easy to root for.

by Anonymousreply 254November 8, 2022 11:30 AM

FAA is never going to win a Slam. He's weak in best of 5.

by Anonymousreply 255November 8, 2022 11:44 AM

R243, the brattiness is troublesome to me, and he's on thin ice because of that sort of thing. The "homophobic thing" puts him on probational status at best. A one-time heat of the battle rage doesn't make him a homophobe. Is he gay himself? I get at least a little vibe. Anyway, I'm sure gay players have chastised themselves in the heat of battle. When you're in battle, caring very much about the outcome, a frustrating game like tennis can bring out temporary demons and evil when you miss a shot. I bet Rune is basically a good kid with zero issues with gays. The thin-skinned pearl clutcher on here will never let it go, but for others, come ON! Don't be a pussy.

by Anonymousreply 256November 8, 2022 12:21 PM

Last year you I bet you predicted Felix would never win a 500 either, R255.

by Anonymousreply 257November 8, 2022 4:52 PM

Love the way Draper’s knee is brushing up against Musetti’s leg in this Next Gen Finals photo. I can just see them together. Perfection.

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by Anonymousreply 258November 8, 2022 5:00 PM

^ I wanna watch

by Anonymousreply 259November 8, 2022 5:01 PM

Add me to the voyeur list.

by Anonymousreply 260November 8, 2022 5:02 PM

Wimbledon to relax all-white underwear rules for female stars at next summer's Championships after Judy Murray spoke out about the 'trauma' it can cause players during their menstrual cycles

by Anonymousreply 261November 8, 2022 5:22 PM

Judy hasn’t had period since John Major was prime minister.

by Anonymousreply 262November 8, 2022 5:26 PM

With Rune out this year has three big candidates, Nakashima, Musetti and Draper.

It won't be like last year were Alcaraz was the big favourite and i doubt it will be like 219 where Sinner was the surprise winner

by Anonymousreply 263November 8, 2022 5:55 PM

Skinny twink cumdump bottom look-a-like, Matteo Arnaldi, grabs the first set against Nakashima!

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by Anonymousreply 264November 8, 2022 6:04 PM

Musetti, Draper and Nakashima are all nice looking

by Anonymousreply 265November 8, 2022 6:07 PM

The spunky little Arnaldi's only gone and pushed Nakashima to a 5th set!

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by Anonymousreply 266November 8, 2022 7:33 PM

Lorenzo

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by Anonymousreply 267November 8, 2022 9:55 PM

Lorenzo FH

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by Anonymousreply 268November 8, 2022 9:57 PM

Cowgirl Garcia

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by Anonymousreply 269November 8, 2022 10:06 PM

Ringarde!

by Anonymousreply 270November 8, 2022 10:09 PM

Who is best Netgen?

by Anonymousreply 271November 9, 2022 1:45 AM

Cameron Norrie accused of complicity in 'Saudi sportswashing'

British No 1 Cameron Norrie has been accused of “taking part in a jamboree of Saudi sportswashing” after he signed up to play an exhibition event in Riyadh next month.

Norrie is the latest player to be named in the field for the Diriyah Cup, joining a strong field that also includes three former US Open champions in Daniil Medvedev, Dominic Thiem and Stan Wawrinka.

But a spokesman for Amnesty International has called for Norrie to speak out about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia. Earlier in 2022, 81 people were executed by the government in a single day.

Felix Jakens, head of campaigns at Amnesty International UK said that it was up to Norrie where he plays, but that he should be aware that he is taking part in “the latest jamboree of Saudi sportswashing”.

As Jakens added, “Cameron has a big platform and genuine influence, and he should use this to show solidarity with people like Salma al-Shehab [a Leeds University student who was jailed for 34 years for tweeting in support of women’s rights].

“What Saudi Arabia appears to look for with these competitions is a smiling high-profile sports star who will studiously avoid talking about human rights – Cameron should speak out.”

Norrie’s involvement in the Diriyah Cup comes after Andy Murray told reporters that he had turned down the opportunity to participate in the same event three years ago.

“They put on an event in Saudi Arabia a few years ago and I was offered to play there,' Murray said shortly before this year’s Wimbledon. “I know a number of the other guys on the tour were offered to play there. A lot of the top players turned it down. I wouldn't go and play there.”

Medvedev won that first edition of the Diriyah Cup, claiming $3 million in prizemoney, but the pandemic then prevented a restaging until this year. No Briton has yet appeared in this exhibition, although there have been low-level ITF Futures events – as well as junior tournaments – where British players have competed..

As Telegraph Sport reported in June, the Saudis have long been exploring the possibility of staging regular tournaments on the ATP and WTA Tours, although their big-money offers have thus far been rejected.

There is a parallel here with the LIV Golf series which has caused such strife in the golfing world this year. For the moment, the flirtation with tennis remains lower-key, but the Saudi bids are likely to continue.

In a press release published by the Diriyah Cup, Norrie said “It will be a memorable tournament at a unique location and a great experience to come to Saudi Arabia.”

Telegraph Sport has contacted Norrie for comment.

by Anonymousreply 272November 9, 2022 3:22 PM

I wish they would design the women's uniforms differently. It looks like they are stuffing the tennis balls into their pussies and then pulling them out......

by Anonymousreply 273November 9, 2022 3:35 PM

^In the past some female players used those ball clip things, I had one too when I was young in the 80's

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by Anonymousreply 274November 9, 2022 3:40 PM

Pussyball, it's the next big thing.

by Anonymousreply 275November 9, 2022 4:51 PM

Thanks for that, r272. Here’s another article, with more (and very disappointing) quotes from Norrie.

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by Anonymousreply 276November 9, 2022 7:07 PM

so far here are the players in the Saudi exho:

Medvedev, Zverev, Rublev, Norrie, Thiem, Wawrinka and Monfils. 12 players in all will be there for singles and doubles

shame on anyone saying yes to that

by Anonymousreply 277November 9, 2022 8:00 PM

nice long piece (ahem!) on Cute Casper, with lots of pics

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by Anonymousreply 278November 9, 2022 9:41 PM

Diriyah Tennis Cup = Diarrhea Tennis Cup

by Anonymousreply 279November 9, 2022 11:11 PM

lol human rights? You haven't mind lack of human rights on Ukraine since 2014 but you care now?Now you support nazi in Ukraine but Saudi Arabia is bad ? Get that money, Waw! Supporting cryminals in one country is allright but from the other is a crime? Pure propaganda

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by Anonymousreply 280November 9, 2022 11:22 PM

R279 will that be going to Swi?

by Anonymousreply 281November 9, 2022 11:35 PM

Boris alert at R280.

by Anonymousreply 282November 9, 2022 11:44 PM

ESL sighted at R280.

by Anonymousreply 283November 9, 2022 11:46 PM

[quote] Diriyah Tennis Cup

Any relation to the Dinah Shore Cup?

by Anonymousreply 284November 9, 2022 11:47 PM

The Dinah Shore Cup brings back fond memories of the days of the Virginia Slims of Haifa.

by Anonymousreply 285November 10, 2022 3:04 AM

is Norrie a right winger too? We know Thiem leans that way

not shocked about the Russians Medvedev, Rublev and German-Americanized Russian Zverev participating in that Saudi exho

don't know anything about Wawrinka off-court besides that messy breakup from his older baby mama several years ago followed by dating the much younger Vekic

by Anonymousreply 286November 10, 2022 4:19 AM

[quote] We know Thiem leans that way

Not that I disagree with that, but what has he done/said to show he leans rightward?

by Anonymousreply 287November 10, 2022 5:12 AM

he's made some comments over the years but the one I remember specifically is he was initially very hesitant to get vaccinated for covid. He didn't do it until much later on in 2021, like sometime during the late fall

by Anonymousreply 288November 10, 2022 5:22 AM

I remember specifically is he was initially very hesitant to get vaccinated for covid

Dear God, what a simplistic thinking. Being hesitant to get a COVID jab does NOT in and of itself make someone a right winger. Thiem also vocally disagreed with Margaret Court's views on homosexuality.

by Anonymousreply 289November 10, 2022 10:31 AM

R284 That ESL is more educated than you. Ignorance is not what you should be proud of. BBC: "Healthy new-born babies may have been killed in Ukraine to feed a flourishing international trade in stem cells"

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by Anonymousreply 290November 10, 2022 12:43 PM

JFC, why is R290 posting a random article that has nothing to do with tennis from SIXTEEN years ago - on a thread about tennis? Weird or what?

by Anonymousreply 291November 10, 2022 12:55 PM

R291 Because jackass we talk about human rights and double standarts of a whole world.

by Anonymousreply 292November 10, 2022 12:58 PM

R292 This is a tennis thread. Take your 16-yr-old articles elsewhere, troll.

by Anonymousreply 293November 10, 2022 1:02 PM

R293 Old so it is not happening anymore? It is even worse. Childre are sold to Euope and USA. Sex trafficking? Here we go.

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by Anonymousreply 294November 10, 2022 1:14 PM

Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios sign on to headline new national team comp featuring some of the sport's biggest stars this Australian summer

Tennis great Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios will be the star attractions at the United Cup on local shores come December when the Spaniard launches his Australian Open title defence.

Women's world No.1 Iga Swiatek will also open her 2023 campaign at the inaugural ATP/WTA tournament, alongside fellow top 10 ranked stars Jessica Pegula, Caroline Garcia and Maria Sakkari.

Greece have been confirmed as top seeds, with Sakkari to join heart-throb Stefanos Tsitsipas on court.

Exactly where in Australia Nadal, Kyrgios and company will play remains unknown at this stage, with matches to be staged in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth from December 29 through to January 8.

The draw will be announced online at 2pm on Thursday.

Spanish legend Nadal claimed his 21st grand slam singles title at Melbourne Park in January before snaring a record 22nd major at the French Open.

The United Cup will feature mixed teams from 18 countries, with each tie comprising two men's and two women's singles matches and a mixed doubles contest.

Each team will include up to four men and four women.

Preliminary rounds will be held at Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena, the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney and RAC Arena in Perth from December 29 to January 4, with semis and finals to be held in Sydney.

Australia is guaranteed a spot either through ranking or a wildcard, with Nick Kyrgios expected to feature after voicing support for the event in October.

Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios could team up with old flame Ajla Tomljanovic, with Alex de Minaur, Jason Kubler, Zoe Hives, Maddison Inglis and doubles stars John Peers and Samantha Stosur also reportedly keen to play.

Tournament Director Stephen Farrow is looking forward to showcasing a galaxy of stars in Australia.

'The players are very excited about the United Cup, and that's confirmed in the high quality and calibre of those who have committed to the event,' he said.

We are delighted with the depth of the teams, and we can look forward to many exciting match ups and lots of entertaining tennis.

'The United Cup also marks the return of international tennis to Brisbane and Perth and we know the fans can't wait to soak up all the action.

'All three cities will relish the opportunity to see the world's best players unite and compete side by side as we launch the tennis season globally.'

Other notable entries include Norway's world No.4 Casper Ruud, Germany's Alexander Zverev, Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and Stan Wawrinka, along with dual Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic.

by Anonymousreply 295November 10, 2022 4:16 PM

Does anyone know how Rafa has to do to get to #1? Does he have to win it outright? Or just get to the semis? Curious if anyone has done the math.

by Anonymousreply 296November 10, 2022 4:28 PM

Here are the 2 groups for the ATP Finals

Green: Nadal - Ruud - FAA - Fritz

Red: Tsitsipas - Medvedev - Rublev - Djokovic

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by Anonymousreply 297November 10, 2022 5:36 PM

I can't get excited about the Big Boy Finals, when there's the prospect of Juicy Jack Draper and Luscious Lorenzo Musetti tearing into each other for the final semi spot in The Young Thrusting Bucks Finals

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by Anonymousreply 298November 10, 2022 5:44 PM

R289 Thiem showed his true colors during the pademic.

He was against doing anything to support players who were really affected when tennis stopped.

Anyway, most athletes seems to live in a bubble. Spanish former player Xavi (now Barcelona coach) said in an interview how much he loved to live in Emirates and how great country it was for living (of course if you are rich, male and straight).

Murray said they didn't get the big names they wanted. Nadal and Djokovic faced backlash some years ago for playing an exhibition (the cancelled it) there so probably they don't want to know anything about Emirates, Qatar or Saudi Arabia outside atp tournaments

by Anonymousreply 299November 10, 2022 6:03 PM

Rr296 Rafa needs to win or win all round robin matches and the semifinals. Tsitipas needs to win all matches.

I hope it didn't happen, i want Carlos as number one

by Anonymousreply 300November 10, 2022 6:04 PM

Thanks, R300. I, too, want Carlos to finish year-end #1. I think he deserves it.

by Anonymousreply 301November 10, 2022 6:06 PM

Jack had Lorenzo on the floor and pummelled him good and hard!

by Anonymousreply 302November 10, 2022 8:01 PM

^ would pay to see that

by Anonymousreply 303November 10, 2022 9:08 PM

Lorenzo for Jack:

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by Anonymousreply 304November 10, 2022 9:24 PM

Jack for Lorenzo:

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by Anonymousreply 305November 10, 2022 9:32 PM

wow the WTF groups are quite mismatched

Nadal, Ruud, FAA, Fritz that is such a wildcard group Nadal and Ruud slumping, FAA peaking and Fritz continuing to improve but still be inconsistent. Any of those 4 could reach the SF

Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Rublev, Djokovic obviously much tougher. All play quite well indoors. Medvedev and Djokovic will be the favorites but on a great day Rublev could blow anyone off the court and Tsitsipas if he keeps his composure is quite the shotmaker.

by Anonymousreply 306November 11, 2022 9:58 AM

My gut says that Ruud and Nadal make it out of the first group, and Tsitsipas and Djokovic make it out of the other group. The final will be a Djokovic–Tsitsipas affair, and a revoltingly straight-sets beat-down of Tsitsipas by the arch-villain Djokovic. I’m probably not even going to watch.

by Anonymousreply 307November 11, 2022 11:13 AM

Marcos Giron & Mackie McDonald at the All American Tennis Cup (I didn't even know that was a thing)

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by Anonymousreply 308November 11, 2022 12:52 PM

R308, I believe it’s new.

Is this where we talk about All American Tennis Cup?

by Anonymousreply 309November 11, 2022 2:27 PM

I think Jack Draper is the hottest tennis player right now. There's something really sexy about him.

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by Anonymousreply 310November 11, 2022 6:21 PM

Banging-bodied but busted-faced Czech, Jiri Lehecka, blasts past Stricker to get into the Next Gen Final.

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by Anonymousreply 311November 11, 2022 6:38 PM

R308 2 of the cutest guys on tour and yes it's new this year

meanwhile the official WTF photo is hilarious. They all look so awkward and uncomfortable with the arms folded pose

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by Anonymousreply 312November 11, 2022 7:11 PM

Fritz is dressed like trailer trash, and Ruud looks bizarre in his light blue cardie.

by Anonymousreply 313November 11, 2022 8:55 PM

Reporting for duty!

I think Musetti is hawter, but I like bottoms.

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by Anonymousreply 314November 11, 2022 9:33 PM

great match today from Nakashima. He was too much for Draper

by Anonymousreply 315November 11, 2022 10:22 PM

I know he's drooled over here, but I find Fritz to be deeply unattractive

by Anonymousreply 316November 11, 2022 11:54 PM

You're not alone r316.

by Anonymousreply 317November 11, 2022 11:55 PM

R316 and R317, what don’t you like about him? I don’t disagree with you by the way.

by Anonymousreply 318November 12, 2022 12:33 AM

I'm not any of the above three posters, but I don't understand the Fritz or Paul lust on this board.

I don't find them unattractive, but the amount of moist panties here over them is a headscratcher to me.

by Anonymousreply 319November 12, 2022 1:03 AM

Why do people find Shapo attractive or unattractive?

by Anonymousreply 320November 12, 2022 1:06 AM

Paul is not ugly, he's the typical frat boy. Daddy Frtiz has these sad looking eyes that I don'tt find hot, he's OK I suppose. He doesn't have good posture, slouches. Nick K slouches as well.

by Anonymousreply 321November 12, 2022 1:37 AM

Paul has a banging body

by Anonymousreply 322November 12, 2022 1:41 AM

Shapo can look really good at times, but equally really bad at times as well. But when he's good, and only lately, he is close to hunk status

by Anonymousreply 323November 12, 2022 1:43 AM

Has anyone heard how Boris B. is doing in prison?

by Anonymousreply 324November 12, 2022 1:49 AM

R304 Teaching yoga (yes, really).

by Anonymousreply 325November 12, 2022 3:09 AM

I don't lust after Daddy, but I like his personality, his game, his libido and his hair.

And, I imagine, his big dong.

by Anonymousreply 326November 12, 2022 10:32 AM

What is going on with these Pink Panther clips on Tennis Channel?

by Anonymousreply 327November 12, 2022 4:24 PM

Puig! got married

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by Anonymousreply 328November 12, 2022 7:46 PM

[quote] Puig! got married

It's appropriate she married a Rakitt. (Do we now have to write Rakitt! instead of Puig!?) If she divorces him and marries Tennys Sandgren, she could be said to have been married to both Tennys and Rakitt.

by Anonymousreply 329November 12, 2022 7:50 PM

Shapo has hunk potential.

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by Anonymousreply 330November 12, 2022 8:48 PM

R328, She's more butch than he is. He has the face the term cookie-smeller was made from. Photo caption: GUUUURL, we did it.

by Anonymousreply 331November 12, 2022 8:52 PM

Mole alert! Mike Bryan, of the Bryan brothers, has two prominent black moles on the left side of his neck.

by Anonymousreply 332November 12, 2022 9:57 PM

Nakashima won the Next Gen. Good for him.

by Anonymousreply 333November 12, 2022 9:59 PM

There's something about Shapo.

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by Anonymousreply 334November 12, 2022 10:35 PM

[quote] Tomorrow's match is on Sunday.

Insightful commentary on Tennis Channel.

by Anonymousreply 335November 12, 2022 10:56 PM

^ LOL

And Chrissie isn't even working!

by Anonymousreply 336November 12, 2022 10:59 PM

This All American Cup thing is a joke. They advertised Tiafoe and Brooksby participating, but they're no shows. Fritz is obviously busy at the Nitto Finals, but his image is still all over the sight. I have seen enough of Ryan Harrison and this Bloomberg guy - they've already played 3 matches. Isner is there, just as a favor to The Bryan Bros. Jack Sock got the biggest applause.

by Anonymousreply 337November 13, 2022 12:38 AM

Nakashima is cute and clearly quite the stud-only 21 years old and already had a pretty gf waiting to kiss him today after he won the Next Gen title.

by Anonymousreply 338November 13, 2022 12:39 AM

R338 = Nakashima

Hi Brandon! thanks for visiting us at DL!

by Anonymousreply 339November 13, 2022 2:19 AM

Nakashima is not cute, his skin is worse than Carlos's. He should consult Carlo's dermatologist

by Anonymousreply 340November 13, 2022 2:20 AM

he's a hell of a lot cuter than the likes of average Norrie and Thiem who some think are "hot"

by Anonymousreply 341November 13, 2022 2:31 AM

[quote] He should consult Carlo's dermatologist

Not if he wants to improve his skin condition.

by Anonymousreply 342November 13, 2022 2:32 AM

[quote] Thiem who some think are "hot"

With Thiem it's all about his Domicakes.

by Anonymousreply 343November 13, 2022 2:32 AM

post-win kiss

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by Anonymousreply 344November 13, 2022 2:40 AM

[quote] There's something about Shapo.

A below 80 IQ?

by Anonymousreply 345November 13, 2022 2:42 AM

Fritz looks like the handsome son of the Munster family. Draper is currently the prettiest of the bunch. They caught him changing his shirt at the NGF and yum.

by Anonymousreply 346November 13, 2022 3:15 AM

Draper might have the best bod, r346, but Musetti is by far the cutest of the newbies.

by Anonymousreply 347November 13, 2022 8:50 AM

Lorenzo's face is 80% mole. It's the monster straining in his pants that makes him hot.

by Anonymousreply 348November 13, 2022 9:06 AM

Musetti has hawt bottom energy.

I LOVE it when hung guys bottom.

by Anonymousreply 349November 13, 2022 10:33 AM

[quote]A below 80 IQ?

Dumb guys are usually great, uninhibited fucks.

by Anonymousreply 350November 13, 2022 10:35 AM

Ruud team or FAA team?

by Anonymousreply 351November 13, 2022 12:39 PM

I like FAA and Ruud equally, and hard to say which one deserves it more - given they both have had solid accomplishments this year.

They're also both equally fuckable.

I CAN'T CHOOSE!!!!

by Anonymousreply 352November 13, 2022 12:49 PM

Ruud wins.

by Anonymousreply 353November 13, 2022 2:06 PM

Lil’ Diego courtesy of ATPhotplayers on Instagram.

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by Anonymousreply 354November 13, 2022 2:42 PM

grrrr

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by Anonymousreply 355November 13, 2022 3:48 PM

[quote]Has anyone heard how Boris B. is doing in prison?

The Sun is reporting he will be deported to Germany soon. Apparently he has been accepted on to an early release scheme which allows “any foreign national serving a fixed sentence who is liable for removal from the UK to be removed from prison and deported up to 12 months before the earliest release point of their sentence”. Offenders benefit by cutting up to 135 days from their sentences if they agree to go home.

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by Anonymousreply 356November 13, 2022 5:16 PM

Daddy Fritz team or Rafa team?

by Anonymousreply 357November 13, 2022 7:06 PM

Rafa Team.

At this stage, it's always The Person Most Likely To Stop NoVaxxx Team.

by Anonymousreply 358November 13, 2022 7:09 PM

Daddy!

by Anonymousreply 359November 13, 2022 8:21 PM

Unfortunately, neither Fritz nor Nadal could possibly beat Novaxx. Not this Rafa, and certainly not any version of Fritz we’ve ever seen.

by Anonymousreply 360November 13, 2022 8:34 PM

Damm, Daddy took Rafa to the wood shed!

Go Daddy!

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by Anonymousreply 361November 13, 2022 8:58 PM

Rafa is gassed. Will be interesting to see what state he returns in come January. I keep thinking he’s near the end, but then he surprises.

by Anonymousreply 362November 13, 2022 9:23 PM

Holger to replace the injured Rafa on Tuesday.

by Anonymousreply 363November 13, 2022 11:40 PM

Of course Rafa is now "injured" after losing today.

by Anonymousreply 364November 13, 2022 11:41 PM

Anglo-Dutch 'Gay Couple Goals pair Koolhof/Skupski slap down the Aussie bogan trash duo of Kuntios/Kokkinakis in the dubs.

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by Anonymousreply 365November 14, 2022 11:17 AM

Oh, dear.

Not luvvin the Kokk's new 'do.

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by Anonymousreply 366November 14, 2022 12:49 PM

R366, I'd think he's way hot with purple hair, khaki hair, yellow hair...

by Anonymousreply 367November 14, 2022 5:12 PM

Tshitshipash AEsheMR

by Anonymousreply 368November 14, 2022 8:33 PM

Poor Titsy got rolled by Novaxx yet again.

by Anonymousreply 369November 14, 2022 9:51 PM

R369, Titsy really did want to win and he got off some brilliant shots, but Djokovic was just better.

by Anonymousreply 370November 14, 2022 10:29 PM

I agree he had some wonderful shots. But too many shanked BHs and FHs wide and long. I'd love to see the UE stats -- I think Novaxx had like 5 in the whole match.

by Anonymousreply 371November 14, 2022 10:32 PM

FAA Team or Rafa Team?

Daddy Team or Cute Casper Team?

by Anonymousreply 372November 15, 2022 11:06 AM

Cartoon Edition:

Felix The Cat Team

Cute Casper The Friendly Ghost Team

Thanks so much for asking!

by Anonymousreply 373November 15, 2022 11:12 AM

FAA team

Ruud team

by Anonymousreply 374November 15, 2022 11:28 AM

Rafa Team

Daddy Team

by Anonymousreply 375November 15, 2022 2:47 PM

Felix is gay.

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by Anonymousreply 376November 15, 2022 2:54 PM

R376 Dame Edith Evans does not approve

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by Anonymousreply 377November 15, 2022 3:08 PM

Novak got visa to play AO

by Anonymousreply 378November 15, 2022 3:21 PM

Casper squeaked it over Daddy!

by Anonymousreply 379November 15, 2022 9:24 PM

Glad for Cute Casper, sad for Daddy.

by Anonymousreply 380November 15, 2022 9:27 PM

leaning into a FH

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by Anonymousreply 381November 15, 2022 9:54 PM

Casper leaning into his Inner Freak!

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by Anonymousreply 382November 16, 2022 11:36 AM

I'm obsessed and can't stop watching this. Can anyone remember when Casper was a bleached blond?

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by Anonymousreply 383November 16, 2022 3:12 PM

Titsy pulled out an amazing 3-setter in a TB over Med.

by Anonymousreply 384November 16, 2022 9:50 PM

Pampered, mega-rich Naomi Osaka has been sued by crypto investors for promoting FTX in an $11-billion class-action lawsuit.

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by Anonymousreply 385November 17, 2022 10:56 AM

^ bitch really needs to stay in her lane

very few people can be a star professional athlete and a successful hedge fund manager

by Anonymousreply 386November 17, 2022 10:58 AM

Rojer and Arevalo - another HOT doubles team!

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by Anonymousreply 387November 17, 2022 5:32 PM

OMG this Daddy / FAA match is tighter than Grigor's hole!

by Anonymousreply 388November 17, 2022 9:19 PM

Daddy a game away from taking out FAA

by Anonymousreply 389November 17, 2022 9:54 PM

Go Daddy!!!

by Anonymousreply 390November 17, 2022 9:56 PM

Daddy rocks a FH

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by Anonymousreply 391November 18, 2022 11:10 AM

Daddy looks much better when he pulls his hair back like that.

by Anonymousreply 392November 18, 2022 2:36 PM

Big Kokk..inakis looks like he got dressed in the dark. The state of it.

For a hot guy he really knows how to kill the vibe!

by Anonymousreply 393November 18, 2022 5:42 PM

Rublev dumps out Princess Citybus who pressed self-destruct, yet again, in the third set.

by Anonymousreply 394November 18, 2022 8:56 PM

Cute Casper Team or Ginge Pageboy Team?

Novaxx Team or Daddy Team?

by Anonymousreply 395November 18, 2022 9:05 PM

Cutie Casper Team

Horny Daddy Team

by Anonymousreply 396November 18, 2022 9:23 PM

Ruudness Team

Big Daddy Team

by Anonymousreply 397November 18, 2022 9:31 PM

I actually like Rublev and am happy for him. But I wanna fuck Casper, so...

by Anonymousreply 398November 18, 2022 9:36 PM

Ruud team.

Daddy Fritz team.

by Anonymousreply 399November 18, 2022 9:58 PM

bye, Kokk

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by Anonymousreply 400November 18, 2022 10:42 PM

Tsitsipas is such an arrogant, poor loser. And he's getting uglier by the hour.

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by Anonymousreply 401November 19, 2022 12:56 AM

Always a good day when Citybus and Kuntyos get dumped out on their asses.

by Anonymousreply 402November 19, 2022 6:05 AM

Titsy needs a sports shrink.

by Anonymousreply 403November 19, 2022 10:23 AM

Ruud advances to final.

by Anonymousreply 404November 19, 2022 8:21 PM

King Casper!

by Anonymousreply 405November 19, 2022 8:22 PM

Ruud team or "Nole" team?

by Anonymousreply 406November 19, 2022 8:22 PM

Team Ruud

by Anonymousreply 407November 19, 2022 8:27 PM

Rude And Crude Never NoVaxxx Team!

by Anonymousreply 408November 19, 2022 8:33 PM

Boobs Out!

by Anonymousreply 409November 19, 2022 8:52 PM

Ruud team.

by Anonymousreply 410November 19, 2022 8:53 PM

....

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by Anonymousreply 411November 19, 2022 9:32 PM

Does anyone here think Ruud has a realistic chance to win today?

by Anonymousreply 412November 20, 2022 11:55 AM

^ I BELIEVE in miracles!

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by Anonymousreply 413November 20, 2022 4:32 PM

....

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by Anonymousreply 414November 20, 2022 9:39 PM

Porna stomps all over Big KOKK in the `Davis Cup semi opening Rubber!

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by Anonymousreply 415November 25, 2022 4:31 PM

Why is the Australian Davis Cup team wearing green and yellow like the Brazilians?

by Anonymousreply 416November 26, 2022 5:34 AM

Green and gold are Australia’s traditional sports colours, r416.

by Anonymousreply 417November 26, 2022 7:46 AM

Thanks, R417.

by Anonymousreply 418November 26, 2022 10:38 AM

Felix takes Canada to the Davis Cup finals with wins in singles and doubles against Italy. He's now 9-1 in Davis Cup singles for Canada while Flapo is 0-8.

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by Anonymousreply 419November 26, 2022 9:39 PM

^ gratuitous shade on Shapo

by Anonymousreply 420November 26, 2022 9:43 PM

Sorry, R420. Shapo's golden leg hairs were as stunning as ever!

by Anonymousreply 421November 26, 2022 9:46 PM

Oh Canada! Davis Cup Champions.

"The emotions are tough to describe," said Auger-Aliassime. "We grew up together, dreaming about being on this stage, winning these types of matches, winning the Davis Cup. It's really a dream come true. That's what we play for. That's what sport is for. It was a great moment for us and for the country."

by Anonymousreply 422November 27, 2022 4:34 PM

Shapo and Felix win

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by Anonymousreply 423November 27, 2022 4:37 PM

Felix. King.

by Anonymousreply 424November 27, 2022 4:44 PM

blond leg hair

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by Anonymousreply 425November 27, 2022 4:44 PM

one of these is a bottle-blond

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by Anonymousreply 426November 27, 2022 4:45 PM

The final point to deliver the Davis Cup to Canada. Felix played four matches (three singles and doubles with Pospisil) without losing a set.

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by Anonymousreply 427November 27, 2022 4:50 PM

I bring very sad news this morning.

Quad God Cristian Garin got married. So this bitch is clearly why he had such a bad season.

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by Anonymousreply 428November 28, 2022 7:24 AM

lucky bitch

by Anonymousreply 429November 28, 2022 11:07 AM

Can't tell if she's pretty because of the dangling tendrils, but that dress??? HIDEOUS

by Anonymousreply 430November 28, 2022 2:48 PM

And in equally sad news, former tennis pro Sam Groth was just elected to Victorian state parliament for the conservative Liberals. One of the planks of his election campaign: the woes brought about by state Labor's lockdown policy. Why are so many (male) tennis pros such dickheads?

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by Anonymousreply 431November 28, 2022 5:50 PM

Groth's now got girth and looks like a heavy drinker.

by Anonymousreply 432November 28, 2022 5:54 PM

omg, that is one fucking ugly wedding dress.

by Anonymousreply 433November 29, 2022 9:56 PM

Emma Raducanu receives an MBE for her services to tennis 🎖

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by Anonymousreply 434November 29, 2022 9:58 PM

That is one ugly outfit at R434, but good for her. She’ll also make it into the Hall of Fame like Roddick.

by Anonymousreply 435November 29, 2022 10:48 PM

it's Christian Dior! her hat doesn't go and her hair is messy.

by Anonymousreply 436November 29, 2022 10:51 PM

She looks like a Puritan flamenco dancer.

by Anonymousreply 437November 29, 2022 10:52 PM

Is there such a thing, R437?

by Anonymousreply 438November 30, 2022 3:18 AM

Did you see matteo's ad for head and shoulders? he takes off his shirt like a million times and is topless at the end. it was on his insta stories.

by Anonymousreply 439December 2, 2022 4:18 AM

Link?

by Anonymousreply 440December 2, 2022 4:32 AM

it's in his insta stories but it's only there for a few more hours.

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by Anonymousreply 441December 2, 2022 5:43 AM

Slut

by Anonymousreply 442December 2, 2022 6:28 PM

lore musetti's gf.

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by Anonymousreply 443December 4, 2022 6:52 AM

^ meh

He's far prettier.

by Anonymousreply 444December 4, 2022 10:49 AM

Sick of these bitches bagging the hotties: first Cristian, now Lorenzo.

If that Poisonous 'Ho, Raducanu, bags Jack Draper I'm Officially Kicking Off .

by Anonymousreply 445December 4, 2022 11:47 AM

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will play an exhibition match in LAS VEGAS next year as the two Spaniards at the top of the men's rankings resume rivalry in boxing-style event

by Anonymousreply 446December 6, 2022 10:29 PM

R446 Connors/Laver redux 1975. Rafa's injuries worry me, though, as this match grows near. Uncle Tony is urging him to be careful, and talks of Rafa's never ending pain since his Wimbledon default.

by Anonymousreply 447December 6, 2022 10:33 PM

vintage Rafa

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by Anonymousreply 448December 6, 2022 10:40 PM

A bit of twerk from Felix...

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by Anonymousreply 449December 7, 2022 1:08 PM

Felix is fantastic.

by Anonymousreply 450December 7, 2022 4:43 PM

Just watching the old Fed-Nadal Wimbledon Final and I had forgotten how much Gavin Rossdale was into Roger Federer. It looked so, so gay.

by Anonymousreply 451December 25, 2022 3:23 PM
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