The Gays and Tennis, Part 154 -- US Open, Bishes!

Thank you ever so for the new thread, OhPee!

Will Novaxx and Rune make USO first-round exits?

Wow, so embarrassing. The Dianne Feinstein (Venus) of tennis beats Cootermetova, the world no. 15.

JJ Wolf is the star in the Tennis Point commercial running nonstop on TC. No mullet, lean and looking good. I think his family owns Tennis Point.

Granny Vee's lipstick situation is giving me 5 year old who got loose in Granny's Avon collection vibes.

Yay Granny! Show off that cherry red Avon lippy! Represent us olds!!

Go V!

Venus giving these little Eastern European -ova girlies the business.

@ R4

link, pls!

Jpeg , sab, Ons, Cocopuffs - hope my fave gals make it to the final 4 at USO and Cincy

How come Wozniacki vs Ukrainian Svitolini was "cancelled" today? Was one of them injured?

I keep looking at the next round where they're already filling in the names but I don't see either one on there yet, but Granny Vee is! (she's in Round of 32 with partner TBD)

Let’s start a thread about tennis players and their physiotherapist.

Here’s Jannik with his new physio Giacomo Naldi.

He gives goood rub downs

Dio mio, Il Gingio is unfortunate-looking

But he’s a Gucci model

Juanjo really gets in there

Why was the Wawrinka/Nakashima match suspended with just a couple of games to go?

I’m glad Isner lost.

R16, r11, weather probably?

Andy Murray made it seem like he was so injured that he was near retirement at the Canadian Open but here he is ready to pounce the hardcourt in Cincinnati

Shapo!

Shapo.

Legz.

[quote] Will Daddy or Our Tommy ditch the poison's p's and earn Gran Slam success?

Venus is Gran!

Porna from yesterday. Is he finally coming out of his slump? He's up a set and a break on Korda.

Venus, with that silly red lipstick, resembles those Men on Film from In Living Color. Love her - she is one of a kind. Just like JJ's mullet, V is playing ya,

Porna needs to do decently this week, as he's losing the 1000 points from winning last year!

I'm in Cincy, and hearing rumours Murray and Carlos may be pulling out. No one wants an overcrowded week, and the weather is supposed to be better today, in the 70's but players hate playing 2 matches in one day, and that might be likely a couple of times this week.

And...

excellent intel, R27

Woz and Legz II

Beauty over the Beast in straights

Sherif shot the Wang but she did not shoot the deputy.

Alcaraz (Garfia) and Pornstache Thompson moving to a third set.

The Gaydrian Renaissance continues! He knocks out Felix in straight sets.

Ruuuuuuuuuuuusuuuuuuuuvuuuuuuuuuori shocks Rublev in a 3-set thriller.

Alcaraz scrambles past Thompson but is still not looking very convincing as the US Open looms.

No no no not my woobie Rubie. Hang in there, Tay Tay - my heart must go on.

Garcia, Samsonova, Bencic, Keys out - also Norrie and of course, FAA, but at least he managed to beat Berrettini.

Pardon me for the intrusion. I'm not a tennis fan beyond watching a final here and there, but I find the picture in the OP, (Jelena Ostapenko, never heard of her) strange.

Is it a bad angle or photo shot badly? Because she looks like she struggles with weight, as in very heavy to be effective on the court. She seems to have stomach rolls beneath her top, as well as limbs that look heavy to keep up for a match rather than muscular.

Those are some thunder thighs at OP.

Djokovic is out.... well, lost his doubles match to J. Murray and M. Venus.

Good for Gaydrian! He's a tricky player. But FAA still appears to be slumping.

Some potentially good matches outside center court today: Stan v Big Foe, Lore v Med, Hubie v Porna, Bi-Lo v Daddy.

I guess there are some WTA matches, too

waiting for the pix of tommy paul and taylor fritz fucking doosh bag rune up his tight fukhole.

^^^^

R36, some may call her a pig, a particularly peppy pig.

So Murray defaults to Kachanov who defaulted to Altmaeier who has now defaulted to Popyrin?? WTF???

It’s de fault of da defaulter.

Did anyone post the Vanity Fair spreads of ATP and WTA players. They're really mostly terrible. I saw the pics in Reddit r/tennis, but I'm not sure if they've been officially released. There's some on twitter too.

They couldn't have done a worse job on Tiafoe.

Yep. Tiafoe was the one I immediately thought was the worst. The lean back, the terrible suit color that's too close to his skin tone, the horrendous lighting. Shelton probably looks the best, which isn't saying much. Madison Keys - oof. Though, to be fair, these people are being posed and, especially with the women, it seems to make them even more stiff looking.

Uhm no Coco Puffs in that Vanity Fair Spread??

Ova...enka..ina

"Uhm no Coco Puffs in that Vanity Fair Spread??"

Our daughter isn't some unrepentant whore dolling herself up for the enjoyment of others.

Tiafoe looks okay. Tommy looks like a greasy pimp.

Danielle Collins probably looks the best of the women, which sort of surprises me.

^^ it doesn't even look like her, that's why. Airbrushed to high heaven

Too bad Daddy Fritz - the player who has the silhouette and cheekbones most like a model - wasn't included.

Tiafoe does not look okay. As R47 stated, the lighting and background are terrible and the choice of suit color is about as unflattering as could be. That photographer needs a new gig doing anything else.

I think Fritz did something for VF earlier this year.

Alycia Parks and Claire Liu? I think I've seen the names but barely know who they are. That they're ranked 43 and 52, respectively, is even more of a surprise. They both look okay.

Gauff and Fritz's reps were probaly not too keen on their 'stars' being one among many...

Shapo out of the US Open!

R59, the blond leg hair fans will be disappointed.

Lajovic dunks Il Gingio in straight sets.

Jannick looked a bit sluggish, but Dusan was playing brilliantly.

Other than Alcaraz, these aging youngsters just can't seem to string together too many wins in a row.

Doubt Venus will win against Zheng

And Ruud falls to Purcell!

IT'S THE TORONTO 1000 REDUX!

[quote]Uhm no Coco Puffs in that Vanity Fair Spread??

The management team suggested (well... I demanded) that she retools her poses.

Nice, can't stand Ruud. He has asshole face

OK, Holger @ R66, we get it!

Del Potro recently announced on his IG stories that he won't be able to participate at the US Open.

Looking for more today with a tennis upset trifecta today from Mackie, Mopsy and ADF.

[quote]Annie Leibovitz

Is she still working? Guess they couldn't afford her. She's done some really good sports photography.

And just like that, the young Toronto men's singles finalists are out by the Cincy second round, trounced by Tour vets.

R36 Peppa is basically DL Tennis's mascot at this point (mascots are comical, clownish things right?) And yes, she is that chunky but still manages to be a pro tennis player. OP didn't even use a picture of one of her personal clothing 'designs'!

Brat/Legz team or McDonald team?

ADF team or “Nole” team?

Tiafoe team or Wawrinka team/Stan team?

Beauty and the Beast (who's hanging in, so far) - they're playing right now.

Are you for pretty Amazon Ryba or Peppa?

Mackie, Foki, Foe. No Peppa, please.

Peppa has lost weight. It pains me to say it, but it's true.

bye Lore :-(

....

Free stream on yt.

Elena so pretty in pink - and she broke back in the first! 5-5 now.

bye, Porna -- you're really slumping :-(

I actually think Mopsy's loss to Titsy is kinda impressive. He took it to two TBs but couldn't close it out.

Daddy leans into a FH

Poor Collins….back to Collinwood for more prep

omg Peppa just stole the first set from Rybakina in a TB

and she is definitely thinner

Thank you for the Peppa explanations.

R36

Mackie's breaking Legz over and over.

Legz retired

Good for Mackie, I'd hit that

Was Leg injured, or did he figure he was going to lose anyway being down 2-0 in the second?

Whew Rybakina recovered! I was really afraid Peppa would take over. She's a beast (in multiple ways). Still not over but looking better.

And making noise when Elena was trying to serve -- and shuffling her feet/legs a lot. Someone in the chat says she goes that all the time! beeyatch!!! normally I wouldn't care but not against my Ryba! Who was just screwed over by Montreal with the match timing.

* she DOES that all the time: trying to distract the server.

Is this where we talk about Western & Southern Open?

It should be. You know it'll be an extreme irritant if we have multiple tennis theads.

R87 kind of like the rumor that Murray would pull out for strategic reasons instead of his "abdominal sprain" or whatever he said.

And the US Open is on all their minds.

I meant Legz at R86 not Leg.

R87 not R86. Sheesh. I keep on making unforced errors.

Rune didn't look the least bit injured. What a crock.

Did his smug mug have makeup caked on?

Everything but eyeshadow and lipstick,

Players never withdraw for strategic reasons. Every injury walkover is verified by an independent physician selected at random from the top doctors in the host city. 😵‍💫

Shapo.

ADF also withdraws against Djokovic.

R83 is this one of those things where it's okay to call her a pig because you're fat? Or is it the case that this is an anonymous message board and you can be cruel with no consequences?

R101 the latter. Wasn't "pointless bitchery" is the description of this board at one time?

Stan team!

Wawrinka team!

He defeats his "Foe".

Stan the Man.

R101 From DL's 'Help' page:

[quote]Trigger warning! TRIGGER MOTHER FUCKING WARNING! This site contains all kinds of pointless shit posted by very peculiar people. You will doubtless be offended, perhaps outraged – that is assuming we are doing our job and you have any sense at all. Those delicate souls who worry about being offended should probably not hang around here. Quite honestly, nobody should hang around here - it is a very bad place full of very bad people posting truly awful things. Which is precisely what we would like for the next 20 years.

Here's Peppa Pig calling Rybakina a 'fucking bitch' back in March.. which Rybakina heard. That's why there's no love lost between them.

At this rate of top seed/Next Gen implosion we could be heading for a Stanimal / Gaydrian final.

R102, I always thought 'pointless bitchery' implied humor. You can appeal to the FAQ of the board all you want, it doesn't mean that I won't continue to point out that what you are doing is childish and stupid and that you are a coward.

R108 - I think Peppa is perfectly capable of handling herself, and doesn't need your White Knighting: see R106

Unfunny, childish coward

R110 Why, honestly, are you still whining after R105 has been posted? There are more appropriate 'safe spaces' for you like menstennisforums and tennisforum.

Peppa was NOT pleased at the final score

Granny Vee has a great tournament and made it all the way to the 2nd round!

Zverev-Med Alcaraz (garfía)- Tommy

Stan played lights out against tiafoe

I hope Carlos gets his revenge on TP. I want a 6-0, 6-0 result in favor of Carlos

Wow, that Vanity Fair spread really is terrible. Those are not flattering shots of the players, who are all very fit and good looking (mostly).

Also, Tsitsipas's career is really perplexing. He just doesn't seem to have "it" lately. He's down a set and a break to Hubie.

Tsitsipas is having a rough go of things. Hubie's about to eliminate him.

Citybus crashes to Hubie, as does Medvedev to Ratface!

Mackie retires whilst 1 set and 0-3 down to GAYdrian!

SHOCK AFTER SHOCK!

Bagel her ass Zheng!

R115 gees what did our sweet innocent Tommy Paul do to you? Turn you down for a blow job?

At this rate we could be heading for a Lajovic - Purcell final....

Outfit change won't save you Iga Forehead

TP you won't win this battle bud

DLer's hatred of people is just perplexing and irrational. How could anyone hate Our Tommy? He's fit, cute, harmless and dumb.

I iz fit, cute, blond, harmless and smart!

Stanimal out 4 and 2 to Purcell (who?)

bye Mackie :-(

Stan's a bit chunky - middle-aged spread? And his outfit today is like when mom lets dad dress himself for the neighborhood barbecue.

Stan played lights out against big Foe only to lose to a no name nobody

Jpeg has been playing horribly ever since her Mobtreal Open win

Get this over with Carlitos!

Vamos!!!

Mob-treal is full of Frenchies like the libtard Trudeau!

raining in Cincy, alas

What the hell is going on with this outfit by Popyrin, the Aussie who is through to the semis (against Hurkacz)?

* Not semis - I meant quarterfinals

@ R134

It's like two different kits put together. I wonder if he forgot to do his laundry or he just doesn't give AF.

Murray hanging around and practicing at the site of a tourney he blew off for his 'injury' has really irritated a lot of the players still in the draw. I hope he never gets another wild card anywhere. Venus at 43 would never pull a stunt like this.

"Murray hanging around and practicing at the site of a tourney he blew off for his 'injury' has really irritated a lot of the players still in the draw. I hope he never gets another wild card anywhere. Venus at 43 would never pull a stunt like this."

Murray will be ranked 37 on Monday (down from 36 this week. He doesn't need wildcards.

Does anybody know why Rybakina retired in the second set of her match against Paolini?

Because she's a fucking bitch

I was having a discussion with a friend who said Serena Williams might be the best athlete male or female of this generation .

Douche outfit at r134

R141, it's possible...

Also, Stan has always been a chunk, it's not middle-age spread. He's always had a tummy. Actually not to the same degree but Fed could be prone to a bit of a gut at times.

At least Stan balances his barrel shape and tummy with a great, full ass.

I think their build (Fed and Stan) makes them look fat when they actually aren't. Stan's torso seems to protrude more than other tennis players.

I love that. I'm not fat!!! My torso just protrudes more than other people's.

The Czech factory

Stan's left arm is so scrawny!

Almost had 6 Czechs in the quarterfinals

Hubie Team Or Pop Goes The Weasel Team?

GAYdrian Team or A. Zverev Team?

Carlitos Team or Random Aussie Team?

NoVaxxx Team or Daddy Team?

HOObie team

Alcaraz (Garfia) team

Mannarino sauce team

Daddy Fritz team

Thanks so very much for asking!

Given how freaky this Western & Southern Opwn had been, having a Purcell/Pooyrin match would not surprise me.

ova, Much team or ova, Bouzk team?

Paolini or Gauff team?

Ons team or Sabalenka team?

Ova Much

CocoPuffs

SheHulk

They need to stop Iga from doing all these shenanigans she partakes in to psyhe out her competitor, when she is losing to a much tougher opponent

SheHulk team.

Damn Muchova has man hands!

So many groin injuries on both the men and women sides

It's been annoying me that Sabalenka was reminding me of someone but I couldn't pinpoint who - it's Caitlyn Jenner!

Just me? And Cait is a lovely lady, don't get me wrong.

^^^yup

Iga and Ons don't like people bad mouthing them

^^ looking very lesbionic , both

Come on Cocopuffs!

Random Aussie just won the first set against Carlitos.

Is there a reason Carlos has been struggling of late against no name nobody players?

Coco faces iga next. Poor girl

Damn Purcell is giving Carlitos all he can handle.

"Coco faces iga next. Poor girl."

Yeah, she's been beaten down by Iga and her games doesn't match up well. Iga is simply a better player. But, it's an opportunity to see if she's made any progress with the coaching changes. She's done well since those changes, but she hasn't really beaten anyone "huge." She still has technical problems with the forehand/forehand footwork.

A. Zverev.

Carlitos does not seem to care lately....

Big Sab is self sabotaging right now against Jabeur

[quote]Carlitos does not seem to care lately....

The top players often don't really want to play the smaller tournaments - I am sure that he will be 100% focused when it comes to the US Open.

Djokovic about to defeat Daddy Fritz. I must say though that Daddy has a very interesting appearance. His coloring has almost an olive tone/pearl translucence. It reminds me of Josh Hawley's as disgusting as Hawley is.

Novak too DL boyfriend Taylor Sfritz to the woodshed.

First set TF took it hard and fast in 15 mins .

Love it

Too too.

Other than her husband, has anyone else ever been "on" Jabeur?

[quote]Other than her husband, has anyone else ever been "on" Jabeur?

I really wonder what's going on in that relationship. They seem like a surprising couple and both ping my gaydar. Of course, she's from a very conservative country (and he is too). But maybe it's real, of course.

Peppa is simply charming! A consummate gracious professional.

Carlitos Team or N....

Oh, never mind. IDGAF.

I know they all do it, but Carlos waving that fist after point he wins, and looking to Juan Carlos, is irritating.

^ ITA

Jesus, you're in the big leagues now. Take it down a notch.

[R180] absolutely. He needs to stop. I understand after winning a set but not after every GD point. Sinner does the same thing.

Sinner could be on the bus to prison and he'd be pumping his fist and staring at someone. Lol. This sort of interaction will become the norm because (1) the generation of players who were raised on social media and with smart phones since they were born and are totally dependent on constant feedback, (2) legal coaching - if you actually can talk to your box now, it of course makes sense that you would, though I still think players take it overboard, and (3) because of legal coaching, coaches aren't just in-the-background people anymore, they have a visible job even during matches, and I think they want to feel like they're contributing in the moment so they're probably a bit overzealous about having their players look their way and in getting them through the match. Not everyone will end up at the Alcaraz or Sinner level, but I think it will become broadly more common.

Coco takes the first set off Iga!

Svee-i-tek team or Coco team?

ova, Much or She-Hulk team?

Alcaraz (Garfia) team or HOO-bie team?

A. Zverev team or "Nole" team?

On to a deciding third set for Svee and Coco.

Pere Riba, Coco's new coach, is looking fine. But that is a hard 35!

Coco going loco on Iga—can she hang on?!

Go CocoPuffs!

Coco through. Svee out.

She finally did it! Good for Coco.

No love lost between the two. Icy handshake.

Go Coco!

There’s a lesson here… for lazy DLers and Coco’s parents: new coach(es) can and will help.

Keep it goin’

Wow, she’d had a miserable record against Iga. Amazing that the new coaches have made such an immediate difference.

coco was quite impressive!

Not an icy handshake. They should showed it again.

[quote] There’s a lesson here… for lazy DLers and Coco’s parents: new coach(es) can and will help.

Ti?

Gilbert has a great tennis mind, he knows history and he's not a smarmy asshole like the Brothers McEnroe or Jason Goodall. Gilbert and Darren Cahill are pretty much the only reason I can stomach ESPN coverage of the slams. I like Shriver, too. The rest, including Evert, ugh.

The She-Hulk seems to have defaulted to her former setting of getting a lead and her head blowing up.

CONtrol.

"Scar tissue" said twice during the Muchova/Sabalenka match.

TOO MUCHova!

CONtender.

HOObie wins first set.

damm 6-2

let's go Hubie

I like thinking that Hubie has an average looking uncut dick when it's soft but when it's hard it grows and grows into a very thick 8 incher.

Speaking of dicks, Carlitos was just on the floor at the net and the camera zoomed in on his bulge - I'd say a nice chubby 7.5"

I need to service Hubie once and for all.

I can imagine Hubie making out with some hot girl and he gets really hard. She unwraps it and is like, *holy shit* and Hubie just shrugs his shoulders and flashes that goofy smile of his.

Girl or boy?

Yes Carlos, give the people what they want.

Hubie looking frustrated now in the third set.

Great match point from Carlitos.

I have to think these matches are benefiting Carlos tremendously.

He gets his back to the wall and fights his way out.

Builds confidence in his ability to find an extra gear.

The butts of men's tennis

I don't find those convincing. The Djokovic one is particularly bad.

The Nadal ass looks smaller than his actual ass.

These were done in AI. Text to image.

Novaxx wishes he had any of that body from the neck down. AI big fail...

Well they did get Rafa's balding hair right.

Who is at the upper right?

R221 I think Medvedev... which is funny.

Thanks, R222. Looks nothing like im.

R221 Gasquet.

Thank you, R224. He fits better than Medwed but not by much.

Do these guys all take showers together after a match or do they just go back to wherever they're staying.

They shower on site, but I'm sure many tourneys have individual shower stalls

Tie break, first set of A. Zverev/Djokovic.

Carlitos/"Nole" final.

Great finals tomorrow.

Carlos, do your stuff.

Alcaraz has a 2-1 HtH over Djokovic. Make it 3!

The Murray ass image is really off. We know it's covered in Scottish fur.

Gauff team or ova, Much team?

Alcaraz (Garfia) team or "Nole" team?

Much (of a muchness) Team Alcaraz Team

Díky za optání!

Move ova, Muchova!

Coco wins.

My Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Congrats to you, Karolina, even though The Baby Jesus loves me and not you.

Happy for Coco but good god I hate all that Jesus stuff. Secular gay here. I just detest that stuff.

So happy for Coco Puffs

She needs to work afro puffs for the US Open so people can call then Coco puffs.

So the Cincy tournament is definitely moving to Charlotte?

Who she thanks is her business…back off. If you don’t like it, just let it pass over you.

R245 = Margaret Court

Carlitos wins first set.

Carlitos edges Novaxx 7-5

NoVaxxx in a particularly delightful mood today. Must be Hellish to work for him.

Novaxx seems to be lacking his usual vim. Maybe that’s what they’re putting in his drink bottle for him?

CONcerned.

Alcaraz ate at a Cincinnati-area Carrabba’s last night.

[quote] NoVaxxx in a particularly delightful mood today.

A real charmer. Did you see the way he screamed “creatine!!” (that’s what I heard, at least) at his team when they weren’t sure which special potion he wanted?

CONditions.

I'm going to set this as my morning alarm...

Nole looks like shit. What did they just give him?

People thanking Jesus for winning a tennis tournament is cringe to me - as if Jesus really cares about that kind of thing?

retire, old man!

[quote] as if Jesus really cares about that kind of thing?

Coco's gardener Jesus, who also serves as her home psychotherapist, gets a $5,000 bonus whenever she wins a tournament. So he does care.

These Amy Schumer detailed Tampax commercials, oof.

R246 there’s a distinction there, with a difference. And you know that, so don’t play the fool.

Novaxx breaks back 4-4 in the 2nd

Well, thank you for that earworm, R261. One of my faves.

Into the third set.

Not dead yet!

Trickster Novaxx fooled Carlos into believing he was down and out

Sad to see She Hulk is going back to her former self

Glad to see iga dominance in severe decline

Looks to me like Novaxx is now officially the ugliest player in the ATP.

Wasn't Nivaxx near death a few mins ago?

Novaxx did all these shenanigans to throw Carlos off his game. There was nothing fucking wrong with him. The bastard

Novaxx played possum that first set

Novaxx is always near death until he decides he isn't. He's been doing this rope-a-dope for 20 years, yet players still fall for it. When Carlos was up a break in the second set and Novak looked like he was going to fall over, Carlos had two Novak service games where he could have possibly achieved a double break. But he played super loose, going for winners early, not constructing points, seemingly thinking since he was up a break and Novak was near death, he could just hold his serve and win the match no problem. Big mistake.

Opossum!

Yay! Carlitos breaks "Nole". 5-5.

6-5 Carlitos.

R276, and yet . . . no.

god I detest Novaxx

Carlos will win the US Open, I can feel it.

Hahahaha, ahahaha AHAHAHAAHAHA! (Jan Hooks as Bette Davis infinite laughter)

Novaxx now looks about as old and angry as Bette Davis after her stroke.

What a faker that Novaxx is, He's dirty.

That magic potion's side effects are demonic outbursts and a wizened early death.

That patch of dark chest hair peeking out of Andy Roddick's t-shirt is sending me right now. What a fucking hottie.

That patch of dark chest hair peeking out from Andy Roddick's t-shirt is sending me. What a fucking hottie.

Novak proves again he is GOAT. Suck it, haters. Carlos's obnoxious fist pumps and need to look at Daddy JCF every fucking point!! Hell, it was a great f-ing match from both. They are miles ahead of everyone else. I've never seen a better final for a 1000. And good for Coco. She held it together when it looked like she would choke. Telling her parents to stay home and let her trust her new team shows great maturity from her. She and Jessie could meet in an All American women's final.

I am GOAT!

[quote] That patch of dark chest hair peeking out from Andy Roddick's t-shirt is sending me. What a fucking hottie.

Speaking of Roddick hair, why does he go from looking like he's losing his head hair to looking to like he's had it restored? Right now he looks like he's losing it.

Seems like at most you and one or two others are the only Djokovic fans on this board, R286.

Epic match. Went from underwhelming to Slam final vibes.

Carlos needs to wise up, Djokovic is a sneaky one.

I think Nadal would be an excellent coach for Carlos and not just because they speak the same language. He'd also be taught what good sportsmanship is, not that Carlos isn't a good sport but he would be elevated.

Uh...Nadal a good sport? Where did that come from? He's not a 'bad' sport, per se, but I would hardly call his excessive stalling rituals to be anything remotely near good sportsmaship. And no, I don't think Novak is a good sport either. Roger has the best sportsmanship of the 'big three,' but he could get prissy when he wanted to, as well. I actually think Carlito is a better sport than any of the big three, at least from what I've seen so far.

The VERY best players usually aren't great coaches. Not that it's a hard and fast rule - Lendl was really good with Murray. But usually it's not the case. JFC is fine for Carlos; I don't think he needs Nadal.

It's very hard to focus and keep at a high level for a whole match. I think that's what the potion does for Djokovic. It's something that you inhale and increases alertness and concentration. It's likely illegal too which is why he doesn't carry it himself.

Is Djokovic taking poppers during matches?

R289 doesn't say much for this board, does it? You are as bad as Trump lovers, always picking at the stupidest things. Novak's numbers speak for him. Go jack off to your picture of Roger butt fucking Rafa.

[quote]to your picture of Roger butt fucking Rafa

link, PLEASE

I thought it was an amazing match. A very high level of tennis esp in the last two sets. Incredible athleticism and shot-making, nerve-control and heart from both players. I don't love either one of them particularly, but I did love that match.

It was a great match. It could have gone either way and that is why it was one of the best matches. It also makes you question if we need 5-set matches.

Like I said, R297, fits your demeanor perfectly. You write like somone registering on every fifth of the DSM-5.

Connecting all five editions.

R301 learn how to spell.

Coco is gonna win the us open

Is that the best you can do, R301?

This reminds me of the John Hurt postprandial scene in Alien. Equally attractive.

I've already seen some hot tennis players in midtown! Probably qualifiers.

R303, that is.

gurls, GURLS!

You're both cunts.

What R291 said

I hope for a Pegula vs Coco US Open final

I almost turned off the TV during the 1st set of the men's final of the Cincinnati Open when it looked like Djokovic was wilting fast, but I'm so glad I didn't because it turned out to be one of the most thrilling, entertaining matches that I've seen in a long while. It really was like the gripping final of a Major, and I honestly didn't know who was going to win. Each player had lapses but then regrouped and, like many classic matches, it really turned on just a few points. At 36, Djokovic proved that he still has the athleticism to hang with the best of the new generation. And at 20, Alcaraz showed that he already has the mental wherewithal of someone with many more years of experience on the tour. I can't wait to see what happens at the U.S. Open.

Aryna reminds me so much of Serena, only if she could get it togther and get Serena numbers

[quote] At 36, Djokovic proved that he still has the athleticism to hang with the best of the new generation.

Especially if they get that magic formula just right.

Creatina, R313!

Yes, r314, I almost shat myself when he screamed that at his team. I really cannot wait until he retires. (And, for the mad Djoko-stan, I am *not* a Fed- or Nadal-stan, I’m just a tennis stan, but I *would* like the pics of Fed going up into the Nadal…).

Djoko's theatrics in the first set were disgusting and it is a clear indication of his amoral character.

Carlos and his team need to stop playing nice.

Big Jack D bringing The Big D Energy. Stomps on Borges 6-3, 6-1 in Winston Salem.

Hope our Draper stan caught Draper's shirt change between sets. The camera person was very up close and accommodating for a change.

R320 I was totally on that, thanks!

Yes, that was a long, lingering look. Give that camera person a pay rise!

Agreed, R316--Djokovic's tenuous grasp on civility slips quickly when the real Creatina lashes out.

CREATINA

The USO qualie draws are out, and the men's is packed with familiar names.

Fog team

On the Tennis Podcast, they were discussing how quickly both Roddick and Agassi won majors after starting to work with Brad Gilbert.

He’s clearly made a huge change with Coco seemingly overnight. During Wimbledon, conventional wisdom about Coco was she needed to go away and retool her forehand and establish a new coaching relationship over time or she’s continue her downward slide.

This is outright miraculous. I’m suddenly a believer.

When the ball bounces high Iga cannot whip it with accuracy, she tends to over hit

The balls were bouncing really high in Cincy.

And that was just in the women’s final.

Nuno Borges is hawt

and fuckable

Djokovic's tactics in the first set were exemplary of the Eastern Bloc corrupt mindset.

Dicky ASSquet produces a highlights reel match of forehand and backhand winners to thump Huesler in Winston-Salem.

Nuno hits a BH

Was Carlos not aware of the score in the second set when Novaxx was feigning death?

Not sure why Taylor Townsend doesn’t seem to be playing qualifying.

According to the entry list I saw, she was two past the current cut-off. So she needs two players to drop out. I assume she’s risking it?

I read that Taylor got a spot coz that romainian drug cheater got cut.

Apply CoVID era mandates ASAP and kick Novaxx out of US. Infections are on the rise again

Surprised Jill Tiechmam has to play Qualifiers

When are they going to hear Simona’s appeal?

I don’t think it’s right that this keeps dragging on.

Mademoiselle Bouchard takes the first set and up a break in the second in her first qualie.

Penciling her in for the Final.

Nuno is really hairy, yum.

Brad Gilbert is a great coach. Great commentator, too, if a bit too talky. He really has a passion for the game and knows every nook and cranny. Including history. Seems like a good guy.

Serena delivered a girl— Adira River

Mazel tov!

She had a baby?

She’s had two babies—please keep up.

R341 -- ITA re: BG.

Superb student of the game, insightful, funny. I saw him once during the US Open in my gym in NYC. I said hello to him and that I liked his commentary. He was very gracious.

Does Adira River have an Instagram account yet?

[quote] First I’d like to thank my god, Jehovah.

…and my clothing company.”

My partner was fascinated when she won that first USO and mentioned jehovah and her clothing company in the same breath and has never forgotten.

^ LOL

Giron of the Grat Ass is playing at the Winston-Salem Open live on The Tennis Channel. Yum.

On a side note, he's playing Mmoh.

Matteo and his ex are both staying in the same hotel!!!

There goes his chances at USO

LOTS of very hot guys in the qualifiers. If you have time, catch the matches on ESPN Plus. My favorites from yesterday include Galarneau (who was referenced above, but I've been following him secretly for several months so I'm claiming him), Aidan Mayo, Martin Damm, and Montiero. It's very hit or miss as to how much of the hotness you can see of the players because those cameras break away faster than shit on a griddle, but if you're patient and lucky, you can see some very hot, drenched ATP stars.

Where are today's hawt pics?

nevermind the face

Mopsy serves rather well.

^ DAMM!

John Risner hanging it up for good!!!!

Isner?

yes!!! R359

Jack D is hawt.

Ben Shelton looks like he has nice hairy pits. Yum.

So much hype surrounds Ben Shelton and he has nothing to show for it

You still have CocoGOAT who is showing a bit of promise now!

I wouldn't say that exactly, R362.

Ben joined the tour a year ago and had a strong AO.

Relax.

Fog, Garin, Goffin, and PHH are all out in the first round of the USO qualies.

Chore-itch defeated Mmoh in Winston-Salem. I didn't like his five-o'clock shadow and long hair look at first, but it's growing on me. I don't like the ponytail though.

Borna's going for the "I'm a slave to my craft" mad-man look. He knows his coaching career is coming faster than he'd like it to.

Can't stand him ^^

Cerundolo Junior, Juan Manuel, displaying some tasty cake on the way to the QFs

Would *you* trust an organisation whose social media is geared towards telling you how much fun they all have whenever the Executive Committee meets? Guys need a new pr officer.

DL boyfriend Laslo hits a BH

[quote]Fog, Garin, Goffin, and PHH are all out in the first round of the USO qualies

:-(

That's a lot of eye candy gone missing. I've always had a crush on PHH.

I hope Thiem goes far

Dang, R356.

Excited for the USO next week. Love the slams, especially the first week when there's wall-to-wall matches. Plus, since it's in the US, the viewing is a lot easier since there's no super late or early matches (like Roland Garros and Wimbledon early day matches that start at 4 or 5 am here, and Australian Open night session which starts at 2:30 or 3:30 am in the States).

I think the window might be closing on Thiem.

He has too much mental scar tissue. Unless we see him break out in a big way pretty soon, I suspect he’s done.

Very sad. Hope I’m wrong.

Thiem pulled out of Winston-Salem this week, so not a good sign.

The Zverev-Thiem 2020 US Open final was a disgrace to tennis.

The entire 2020 US Open was a disgrace - much of it through no fault of its own. That was peak Covid malaise and was just so fucking depressing all around. No crowds, the Djokovic incident, all of us "sheltered in place" not knowing when any of this shit was going to end. Ugh.

Borna looked so hot, last night, in Winston-Salem. And, I’m not referring to the temperature.

COVID made me realize how important crowds are to tennis. It’s not just “atmosphere.” The players respond to the energy of the fans. Without the noise, it’s as if the match isn’t really happening.

I think so too, R382. It's like the theater--the audience really is a character necessary for the play to work. The actors need an audience. Anyone who's acted knows that difference between the final dress rehearsal and the first performance.

Remind me of the Djokovics incident - was that the temper tantrum that injured the ball-girl?

It was when he was ousted from the tournament for inadvertently hitting a line judge with a ball.

When USA Open start?

Evert just made herself look stupid. She said she wished she had gone to college, because her time would have been the 80's - she graduated hs in 1973. I guess the cancer has really affected her.

The Djokovic incident was the highlight/lowlight of the 202O USO.

R386, Monday is the first day of main draw matches. Qualifying tourney is happening now.

Thanks you, R389.

USO draws are out. Poor one time Dl Fave Leylah, she has a tough first match. Girl can't catch a break

Venus' first match is against Badosa

The gayest moment in tennis history

I'd watch

Venus's is trash, she's going out the first round

Will Granny V bring the bright red lipstick to Flushing Meadows? I don't know why she decided to move in this direction.

[quote]I don't know why she decided to move in this direction.

Well, when you haven't advanced beyond the 2nd round of a major in 10 years, you have to do SOMETHING.

Venus's hair is trash. what I meant to say....

Sebi squeaks out a 3-setter against Dickie Gasket

I see a trash bigot above.^^

The Saudi push into sports continues, and now it's tennis

Is it worth going to Laver Cup?

R401 who are the ayers participating in that tournament ?

Is St. Iga of Poland going to participate at a tournament run by murderous dictators?

JFC, hun. TRY a little.

[quote]The Next Gen ATP Finals, first launched in 2017, has established itself as one of the highlights of the tennis season, showcasing the world’s best 21-and-under players in a fast-paced year-end format. Notably, nine of the current Top 10 players in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings having competed at the event, highlighting its role in showcasing the future stars of the sport. Past champions like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have used the event as a stepping-stone to further success in their careers.

[quote] who are the ayers participating in that tournament ?

Uluru!

GQ profile of International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Andy Roddick.

R380, Rafa's beatdown of Novak in the 2020 French final was a highlight for me.

Eubanks, Beatriz and Alycia go Hamilton.

Where can I watch the Rafa beat down of Novaxx?

Here ya go R409.

Thank you

Novaxx always seem like he is desperate to be besties with Rafa who is having none of it. Poor thing

R412, Rafa and Fed never had time for Novak. Even now that he's surpassed them in the GOAT debate? They've already moved on. So much more famous and beloved than he'll ever be.

[quote] Even now that he's surpassed them in the GOAT debate?

Surpassed them perhaps.

Marge, thank Serena and racism for reintroducing you to the female GOAT debate.

[quote] reintroducing you to the female GOAT debate

FEMALE GOAT?

What about carol w? She's had 2 kids and looks amazing. You think she has a chance?

you mean Wozniacki? I don't think she has much chance. Maybe she can win one or two matches. She's playing a qualifier in the first round so that's a winnable match. Then probably she plays Pliskova who hasn't looked good, so maybe, but I would predict her losing the third round at least.

MY BAD - Kvitova, not Pliskova! Okay, so that's a lot harder for Woz to get past. I think she'll lose in the 2nd round then.

R417, no

Enka, Ova, Ina

Sebi pulls out so Lehecka gets a walk-over into the WS final.

half a dozen DL faves

Who is this person to the left of Carlos?

Tommy Paul to Carlitos's left

Oh, Ons. How are you straight?

How do our DL boyfriends look in the first round gays? We don't want to lose too many too early.

Once again, Venus's hair looks like utter trash when it's down. It looks ok when she ties it up on court.

What are those guys holding in that photo at R423. They look like mirrors so they can fix their hair and makeup, but I notice some kind of net behind them. Pickleball? Badminton?

I don't have a GQ subscription and I'd like to read the article on Roddick. Anyone have a pdf? Or an off-site link?

It’s not paywalled, R430.

this needs to be repeated

vintage Rawdick

Thank you, R432. I remember the pic at right so well.

Cressy and Sandgren have crashed out in qualies.

Oh, Maxime

Pospisil and Paire also killed in the qualie crash.

Sad.

Bouchard lost. Coco Vandeweghe also out.

Coco used to be a DL fave.

Just saw maxime Cressy in midtown, he's tall and stands out

Coric can't keep up with Baez.

"Once again, Venus's hair looks like utter trash when it's down. It looks ok when she ties it up on court."

It looks good when she has long microbraids. She's not too young for wigs off court. I'm imagine hair is s struggle for a fair amount of athlete women, especially anyone with naturally textured hair.

"a struggle."

Trumper stooge Tennys Sandgren blows a 5-3 lead in the third set of his final qualifying match to miss out on the main draw.

I'm trying to find the Roddick SNL sketch where he's apparently shirtless. This is what I read in the GQ article.

Andy was and is fucking hawt. He was the hottie of my generation.

Carlos for Gucci.......

[quote]Even now that he's surpassed them in the GOAT debate? They've already moved on. So much more famous and beloved than he'll ever be.

Two things, r413:

1) "Even now that he's surpassed them in number of GSs won" would be more accurate. The whole GOAT debate is a crock.

2) Despite not having played a single tennis match in 2023, Federer is number 9 on the 2023 Forbes top ten hightest paid male athletes. Confirmation of your "so much more famous and beloved that [Djokovic will] ever be."

449, I loathe Novak, but he's not just the leader in Slams. He's the leader in weeks number one (by a ton), Masters (he's won each at least twice), he's won each Slam three times and has 6 WTF. He has a winning record against Fed and (barely) Rafa.

It's Novak number one. Rafa two. Fed three.

Er, R449 ^^^

r451, yes I get all of that, I understand numbers, but my point is that you can't establish a GOAT. What do you do with players like Tilden, Budge, Laver (2 whole CYGS, one as an amateur, one as a pro, with five years from 1965 to 1968 where he wasn't allowed to play a single GS), or players who played before modern travel made it possible to travel regularly and easily between Europe, the US, and Australia, or players who had no access to the science and technology that's turned tennis players into specialised machines, or players who played on non-homogenized surfaces?

My point isn't that you can't point to numbers to say that Djokovic, Rafa, and Federer should be 1, 2, and 3 respectively and in reference to each other; my point is that GOAT-ness is impossible to determine. It's the "Of All Time" bit that short-circuits the whole debate.

bye Porna :-(

R448 I am Carlos’s biggest fan. And think he is very very sexy. But I don’t think LV is the right brand partnership for him. And don’t think that outfit looks good on him.

Instead he should be doing more ads for Calvin Klein.

I’ve been disgusted by/ disappointed in Djokovic’s behavior these past few years (exception: Wimbledon this year) but it’s pretty clear he’s going to go down as the winningest player of all time (at least for now) and overall standard-bearer. Call it what you want but to many that’s a variation on GOAT.

Federer’s game has a more conventional beauty and ease so he will go down as one of the greats. He’s the Wimbledon tradition come back to life.

Let’s be clear on a geographic bias: a Serbian is not going to be as marketable as a mainland European. That’s even with personalities aside. It’s lie, you Evert was much (much) more marketable than Martina N.

Carlos is just not cut out to be a fashion model. he has a caveman quality to his looks. he should use his millions and get his teeth fixed. how can they be so yellow for a 20 year old?

I can't believe that punk Rune is number 4 seed. Is he really that good? what weapons does he have?

[quote] what weapons does he have?

Legz and makeup.

His chain smoking mother

[quote] Let’s be clear on a geographic bias: a Serbian is not going to be as marketable as a mainland European.

?

So who is winning the us open? Who has easy draw?

Lehecka Team or Lil' Sebastian Team?

I have to say, I'm split down the middle on this one. Both represent the two types of player I love to watch: Lehecka - tall, athletic, stylish forehand; Baez - punchy, lightning quick, great at improvisation.

Baez team.

Gauff-Pegula and Alcaraz-Djokovic finals are likely.

What about German asshole? His form after surgery?

Iga??

Casper?

Praying that JJ Wolf beats wimpy Casper in R2.

I miss nadal. Can someone post pics of his juicy ass?

Who else has good ass in tennis?

Rune has a back issue at the moment so he won’t go far this year.

Woon.

Wuud.

what about Russian asshole? he's very entertaining to watch lol

Medvedev has been struggling with his serve.

[quote] lol

LoL! :)

R452, I get why you can't compare Tilden to Open Era players. It does get tricky and is often futile.

But you can compare Novak, Rafa, and Fed. They played against one another for most of their careers. Same tournaments. Same surfaces. Same access to airfare. Over and over. It's definitely Novak, Rafa, then Fed.

(And I think when three players have more Slams (the gold standard metric for greatness in tennis since the Open Era began) have far and away more Slams than the fourth player on the list? I think it's safe to consider them the greatest of all time. Certainly Pete, Borg and Laver are in the conversation too.)

[quote] Slams (the gold standard metric for greatness in tennis since the Open Era began)

I am GOAT.

do you reckon it's stan the man's last year? how much longer can he go on?

[quote] how much longer can he go on?

Five? Ten years?

coco at WTA event a night or two ago....

she's all dressed up

What about the Japanese nishikori?

Tennis on the Land!

What assets does Rune have?

Legz and booty

Rune is ugly as sin. His face is hideous. Don't understand the troll fan's obsession with him.

Andreescu and Badosa both out

[quote] His face is hideous.

Is that why he wears makeup on court?

He's not hideous.

Dan Evans is hideous.

[quote] Rune is ugly as sin. His face is hideous.

So Ruud!

I don't like his face - but it's personality and demeanour on court that repulse me.

But I totally understand that someone could like him based on his physique.

^ wow, a rare intrusion of reasonableness and civility on the DL

*faints*

OMG lil Sebastian took the first set

Former USO champ Andrescu has pulled out of the tournment, sighting back fracture

And Badosa (see R485).

I posted the link already

do try to keep up

Rune looks like he had a Hingis facial graft that went tragically awry.

Lil' Sebastian storms it in straights! He took Lehecka apart in the second set.

Two titles on the bounce for the Argentinian.

^ damm!

The lil engine that could!

Baez is an iron man, wow! Really long match with Porna last night.

I think Carlos is appealing, fun, sweet, but not sexy. He's too much of a little boy still, same with Rune. I think Carlos probably has a fat uncut cock, but he prob doesn't really know what to do with it. And Rune is a bottom, so there you go.

Now Ruud feels much more mature to me, physically, emotionally, and sexually. I think he's extremely sexy.

Andreescu is fat. but so is ons. how can she get away with it? her husband is supposed to be her trainer! he lets her eat junk food?

are we positive that Rune wears makeup on court? for real?

what about his on court demeanor ? what's so bad about it? describe.

I think Nick K is the worst. shit he does to lose the match. I think he's pretty much over.

Mouratoglou is opening a tennis center in "new york". Of course he means New Jersey.

Sebastián won in straights.

Novaxx the asshole will win USO.

Would Ostapenko have more wins if she lost weight?

^^ also Ons and Andrescu if these 3 chubsters lost weight they would have belted a couple Grand slams

Observe from 2:35 in the link, R500.

Rune made stupid comments when he was young, forgive him. He is cute, but he's also not Carlos and won't emerge as Carlos's true challenger for the next 10 years if he doesn't get more fit. Supposed back injury means he won't go far at USO.

Badosa out helps Lady Venus.

It's more than just stupid comments, R506,and it's ongoing. He goes apoplectic on the court and becomes everyone's worst enemy, including himself.

I live him. I believe h2h with him Novaxx is 3- 0

Love*

It's 2 to Rune and 1 to Djokovic.

Get over yourself R507. Not everyone is a supposed saint like Fed or Rafa. You would have hated the 70's and the worst shit Nastase pulled. He tanked matches, to the point of swinging and missing balls right in front of him. Somehow we forgave him. It's part of the game, and it would be very BORING with no villains. But hey, go watch an Iga Swiatek match and hopefully you'll fall asleep fast.

Why do you get so irked when Rune's behavior is called out, R511? Then you go on the attack. Hmmmm, sounds familiar.

I don't mind a good villain. Medvedev is droll and entertaining. McEnroe could be witty and articulate. Connors and Nastase were just stupid and obnoxious.

I think being a brat is part of Rune's makeup.

Speaking of irked, Rune first plays on Court 5, and he’s not happy about it at all.

It isn't that bad for the first round - it's in between the biggest stadiums. I remember big seeds occasionally being practically in the parking lot. If Holge wants to open on Grandstand all he has to do is win a few slams.

Based on the US Open schedule page, this appears to be the ranking of courts from most prestigious to least prestigious:

Arthur Ashe Stadium

Louis Armstrong Stadium

Grandstand

Court 17

Court 5 (Rune)

Court 10

Court 11

Court 12

Court 13

Court 4

Court 6

Court 7

Court 8

Court 9

Court 14

Court 15

Thanks for that video, looks like Rune is a fucking brat

He's already hurt his back at his age, not even 21yrs yet. I say his future is in doubt.

Once you have a bad back, it never gets better.

That’s not necessarily true and you know it.

Is this where we talk about Vulcan Kansas City Open?

Is Rune's age still young enough to accept his homophobia?

Jack Sock retires.

[quote] Jack Sock retires.

I love his ass, but he seems like such a trashy person as does his bimbo wife. Will he play professional pickle ball now? He's played at least one tournament.

Wow, Isner and Sock retire. Really feels like a shift to Tiafoe, Paul, those boys. Excited about that.

Apparently, Sock plans to play pro pickle ball.

I can’t believe “pro pickle ball” is a thing.

A fad that won't die.

I think people like the idea of it but once you see it as a spectator (not a player) you realize how dumb it is.

Perhaps Fat Sock will fit in well in pickle ball. There are several fat players I've seen on past matches on Tennis Channel.

What is the grand slam of pickle ball?

Claussen Classic

Vlasic Invitational

Heinz Open

Grillo's Pro Tournament

Jack Sock never really happened.

"The Summer of CoCo" - ESPN's mantra through the Open.

Pickleballers seem to have fun, but it’s impossible to watch or hear about.

I was listening to a podcast and the guest spent ten minutes discussing her pickleball match, and I wanted to throw myself in front of a fast-moving dump truck.

LOL R532

I mean, I'm glad the fatties are hauling their asses out there to get some exercise, but it's a step removed from bowling as a sport.

[quote]Sock plans to play pickle ball

So many celebs to play against to raise your profile: Jamie Foxx, Mitch McTurtle, Madonna, Diane Feinstein, DeSantis' political career, Bridget Fonda's wasp waist, Britney Spears' sanity, Matt Schlapp's heterosexuality, ...

He's not homophobic, R521. Don't be so goddamned stupid.

I predict Novaxx and Iga winning the USO finals on emm and women's side resp

[quote] emm

EMM - The Smart Menstrual Solution

What are the chances it'll be another total random to win on the women's side? May as well just throw a dart at the Top 100.

coco has an easy draw. it's hers to lose

Coco will shrivel under the pressure. She can't handle it. I predict an early exit for Coco. I see Pegula going very far perhaps even the Finals

Most underrated player on the women's side- petra Kvitova

Most Savage beat down in recent memory was Ons vs Kvitova in Wikbledon quarterfinal . Ons did the thing. Almost similar to Serena vs Sharapova beatdown at Olympics.

[quote] Wikbledon

It's Wimbleton.

Poor Kei, out of the USO with an injury again.

Video of Legz serving and hitting against Daddy Fritz. Rune is also briefly shown changing his shirt.

Legz hitting shirtless.

R545 - too much Dennis the Menace and not enough Tay Tay. Who looked pretty downcast. He's lost his mojo. Or never had it? Several so-called greats of this era don't seem all that talented to me - not just Fritz, but Ruud? He often just seems to just float the ball back to his opponents instead of whacking it good. And Tsitsipas' backhand sucks. FAA? What did he ever do well?

I really do hate Djoko and I'm very suspicious of his tonics and breaks to the bathroom, then he comes back mysteriously refreshed. But I have to admit he's been looking miles better than the rest. Alcaraz and esp Rune seem to run hot and cold but maybe that's part of youth. And Tay Tay moves awkwardly or stiffly or something. Just so many duds.

Ruud just travels the world winning 250s.

Legz working out shirtless.

Porna Choreitch changing shirt.

....

I need Porna to fuck me with his big dick right now!

Is the PTPA only into selling merch now?

The Legz troll is entering Mescal Troll territory.

Best Novak match was 2021 USO Final against Medvedev. Hope there is a repeat with the same results

Porna is fug

Anyone saying Coco will wilt under the pressure hasn’t been paying attention. She’s been rock solid under pressure since BG started working with her, and she will love the NY crowd.

This is why I hate ESPN. The Open has begun and their coverage hasn’t started.

When they start at noon Eastern, they will waste far too much time in the studio while match play is underway.

^^Currently watching 3 different matches on 3 different channels

R558, if you get ESPN's Spanish-language channel, it did start at 11. They may do the same thing tomorrow.

Thiem and Bublik are at it, borrrring

Townsend is taking town the 40th ranked player.

Oh Sakkari

My picks to win on the Ladies Side are : Big Sab, Ons, CocoPuffs, Jpeg

R553 Jeez, that's so embarrassing. They're just hawking wares now? Why have they done absolutely nothing of note for players? Billie Jean King has a lot to teach them.

It's stupid ESPN feels obligated to air all Iga's blowout matches. Who cares if she's number 1 in the early rounds?

Ruune is struggling so is Giron

American TV is always addicted to the big names. There many be a couple much more compelling matchups on court at the same time, but they will stick with Novak blowing out a qualifier every time.

Shelton is through.

r553, You can't be blamed for missing this totally under reported story.

Dominic Thiem is into the second round.

Sportsmanor? smells of a planted propaganda story. How do we know that that was done because of his PTPA?

Wow, r570, Andrea Gaudenzi is now a hot Daddy.

That Porna's got quite a cock on him.

I really like Billie Jean King. I'm not American (I'm British) but she's just an amazing person.

Billie Jean is not my lover

She's just a girl who claims that I am the one

But the kid is not my son

She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son

Ymer failed to overturn his doping suspension and has announced his retirement.

"@MikaelYmer

Hey guys I've decided to retire from professional Tennis. Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it's been! I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.

God is Great always"

BJK is more complex than Novak. She's a saint now, but her in day, what a bitch. The whole tale of the start of women's pro tennis owes a ton to her star power, and calling out the national federations. Unfortunately tennis is not for the masses anymore in the USA. It's priced out of control, from balls to rackets to just buying a ticket to a big event. It doesn't need to be in country clubs anymore, but it needs BJK to play along, and she does. For the money. The fact that something as basic as Pickle Ball exists, and people flock to that sport, speaks volumes.

Bublik overheard on court whilst playing against Thiem

“I'm fucking sick of getting all these disabled people back in their career”

Bublik's another player who idiots fawn over as being 'entertaining' - when in reality he's just an asshole like Kyrgios.

Well, the 'disabled person just thrashed you in straight sets, Sasha.

The Brat FLOPS again. Out in the first round to RCB!

Unless he gets his shit together by the Paris Masters he'll be flying down the rankings harder and faster than a whore's drawers!

Holgar dispatched.

LOGZ!

Wow, Rune out in R1. He was the 4 seed, so that opens up Ruud (#5) to get thru to the semis. I think Ruud would have beaten Rune in the QF anyway--on hard courts. Ruud, though, is not in great form, so an opening?

How great to see Thiem win in straight sets, my goodness. Just great. I love his ass so much.

Ruud's not out of the woods yet against Nava!

[quote] LOGZ Is that like long legs?

What is Thiem's disability?

R586 he's referring to the fact that Thiem was out for a long time with his wrist injury - but chose to use 'disabled' rather than 'injured'. According to a Kazakh native speaker the word he used in his own language had the same (if not worse) negative connotation as 'disabled' in English.

No, R585, they're wooden and easily broken.

No Legz, no more. Legzless U.S. Open!

TIA

Part 155 is open and Legz is uninvited.

Prayer circle for FAA

"I can't believe that punk Rune is number 4 seed. Is he really that good? what weapons does he have?"

It's a moot point now. He's out.

Plus, players are seeded based on ranking. He's seeded 4 based on his ranking, not on the presence or absence of weapons.

The Rune quarter is a big opportunity for anyone who wants to take it and make a run to the SFs. Just a few:

Ruud - who seems to alternate between losing early in Slams and making the final. Has runner up points to defend.

Tiafoe - who as SF points to defend and is always energized in NYC, but who has been fairly "meh" most of the season.

Thiem - trying to resurrect his career.

Shelton - who's been really average after his breakout QF in Australia

Mannarino - who's never made a super deep Slam run

AFD - who often shows a higher gear, but then always seems to downshift within the match or between matches and who also has never had a really deep Slam run.

FAA - still lost. Confidence in crunch time.

Novak haters - a player he's 0-2 aganist, Jiri Vessely looms in the 3rd round.

That'll teach punk Rune to complain about not having the choice court. Ha ha Holger. You didn't deserve it!

I'm sure other players have gotten pissy about court assignment, but they let it go. Rune totally seems like the type who would let it bother him the entire match, leading into him semi-tanking because he's upset.

Why are the new york skies so dark?! It's only 7:30 on the east coast. It's early summer evening!

Sheesh - Raonic is the Chris Farley of men's tennis.

Bye Brat!