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The Gays and Tennis Part 162 - The Australian Open Finals

Men's Final will be Il Gingio vs. either Small Catt or A. Zverev.

Women's Final will be Zheng vs. She-Hulk.

Our poster boy for this thread is Giron of the Great Ass (thanks to poster in the prior thread for this pic):

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by Anonymousreply 600February 22, 2024 10:46 PM

We can finally enjoy an Aussie Open final in peace.

Ding dong Djoko is dead.

by Anonymousreply 1January 26, 2024 8:25 AM

Beefcake of the moment, though OP's dedication to Giron is noteworthy.

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by Anonymousreply 2January 26, 2024 8:37 AM

Il GINGIO!

by Anonymousreply 3January 26, 2024 11:50 AM

At 2-2 in the 5th set, Zverev cracks and misses some routine shots to get broken. Will be interesting to see if he can recover from that.

by Anonymousreply 4January 26, 2024 12:52 PM

God! I could stare at his butt all day long...

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by Anonymousreply 5January 26, 2024 3:01 PM

Hurray!

by Anonymousreply 6January 26, 2024 4:18 PM

Nothing like a hot man rearranging his junk 😜

by Anonymousreply 7January 26, 2024 4:40 PM

From the last thread:

[quote]So grating to have Chris Fowler there year after year. I'd mute whenever he speaks if I could do so effectively.

Did anyone catch his Instagram clip about relocating his meditative pre-work ritual to the park after a man in a Speedo tried to befriend him at the sauna? I gave him a little shit in the comments, replying that he's quite straight if he doesn't realize friendly almost-naked men are also at the park. He replied good-naturedly but claimed to be clueless about such activities.

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by Anonymousreply 8January 26, 2024 4:49 PM

Ewwww, as if!

by Anonymousreply 9January 26, 2024 4:58 PM

SMALL CAT TEAM.

by Anonymousreply 10January 26, 2024 6:10 PM

So happy to see Djoko's creatina fumes let him down.

I'm for Jannik.

by Anonymousreply 11January 26, 2024 7:01 PM

Yay Jannik won

by Anonymousreply 12January 26, 2024 8:09 PM

[quote] Yay Jannik won

I’m so happy.

by Anonymousreply 13January 26, 2024 8:10 PM

The last time an Australian Open men's final did not include Novaxx, Nadal or Federer was Safin vs. Hewitt in 2005

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by Anonymousreply 14January 26, 2024 8:14 PM

Why does lleyton look like a lesbian? Could pass for Martina's sister.

by Anonymousreply 15January 26, 2024 8:38 PM

[quote]Why does lleyton look like a lesbian? Could pass for Martina's sister

Well, Martina turns girls into gays too. I read it in the paper

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by Anonymousreply 16January 26, 2024 9:46 PM

Amazing old newspaper there, R16. Margaret Court really was a cunt.

Also, love the 'Martina and pal Judy' caption. They still could not openly out people then as today.

by Anonymousreply 17January 26, 2024 9:53 PM

This loss is going to be bitter for Zverev. He's choked a GS final and a semi. That's gonna fuck him up.

by Anonymousreply 18January 26, 2024 10:25 PM

[quote]He's choked a GS final and a semi.

Not to mention Olga and Brenda.

by Anonymousreply 19January 26, 2024 10:30 PM

Yeah I know I was gonna make a joke about it R19, but I decided it wasn't funny.

by Anonymousreply 20January 26, 2024 10:32 PM

R5 OMFG - it’s heavenly

by Anonymousreply 21January 26, 2024 11:12 PM

Zheng team or She-Hulk team?

by Anonymousreply 22January 27, 2024 1:11 AM

Is that even a serious question? Our SHE-ro, DL icon, She- Hulk of course

by Anonymousreply 23January 27, 2024 1:19 AM

More time now for him to spend in the water and absorb oxygen through osmosis. I hope he doesn’t know how to swim.

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by Anonymousreply 24January 27, 2024 1:28 AM

Who has the best ass - Thiem, Nadal, Giron or some other player?

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by Anonymousreply 25January 27, 2024 1:34 AM

R25 how dare you even ask that question.

by Anonymousreply 26January 27, 2024 1:41 AM

My vote from the current crop is for Fils.

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by Anonymousreply 27January 27, 2024 1:49 AM

I can’t even describe the absolute, sheer joy I felt this morning when I saw that the arrogant one had lost.

What a thrilling moment. I couldn’t stay awake last night but seeing the results this morning was fan-fucking-tastic.

by Anonymousreply 28January 27, 2024 2:39 AM

Are any of you staying up to watch the girls play?

by Anonymousreply 29January 27, 2024 3:28 AM

I'll try to because I do not have work tomorrow but I am certain I will all asleep right before it starts

by Anonymousreply 30January 27, 2024 3:39 AM

[quote] I am certain I will all asleep right before it starts

Or once it starts.

by Anonymousreply 31January 27, 2024 3:42 AM

I must be the only person who wants Zheng to win (I do not like She-Hulk) but I expect She-Hulk to win. She's something like 85% likely to win going from the pre-match odds. Think she'd have to fuck it up not to win because I can't see what Zheng has to beat her.

by Anonymousreply 32January 27, 2024 4:34 AM

Is Alcaraz coming out with Nassib beside him?

by Anonymousreply 33January 27, 2024 5:25 AM

You have to pet the donkey

by Anonymousreply 34January 27, 2024 5:26 AM

[quote] Is Alcaraz coming out with Nassib beside him?

The Carlitos/Nassib pic from the last thread.

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by Anonymousreply 35January 27, 2024 5:30 AM

Alcaraz has always longed to me

by Anonymousreply 36January 27, 2024 5:33 AM

pinged*

by Anonymousreply 37January 27, 2024 5:33 AM

What do you think of Britain’s Lloyd Glasspool, doubles specialist? I think he’s quite good looking but looks older than his age.

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by Anonymousreply 38January 27, 2024 6:00 AM

I think he's lovely. He's 30 - 28 in this pic - not sure where you're getting that he looks older than his age. Looks typical late 20s/early 30s to me.

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by Anonymousreply 39January 27, 2024 6:29 AM

No, r32, you’re not the only one. I’m also rooting for Zheng. Her game is slightly more “articulated” than Sabalenka’s—I find it a lot more watchable.

by Anonymousreply 40January 27, 2024 8:21 AM

I'm hoping for a Zheng win. She seems like a sweet person, and I tend to root for the underdog.

by Anonymousreply 41January 27, 2024 8:25 AM

Sabalenka has a better serve, hits harder and a better forehand. Zheng better movement and better mental strength but she had three setters against three players in the tournament (and they were not strong players) while Sabalenka has not dropped a set plus has played seeds. A lot depends on how Sabalenka plays and whether she chokes.

by Anonymousreply 42January 27, 2024 8:50 AM

And, r42, a lot depends on how Zheng’s forehand holds up. And that, unfortunately, is not looking good.

by Anonymousreply 43January 27, 2024 9:03 AM

The only other time they have played was the US Open QFs which Sabalenka won 6-1 6-4.

by Anonymousreply 44January 27, 2024 9:10 AM

Well, that was a damp squib if ever there was one.

by Anonymousreply 45January 27, 2024 10:13 AM

I feel so bad for Zheng. She had no chance. But she was SO lovely in her acceptance speech. I was quite charmed.

Saba is now the best player on the tour. At least on hard courts. When she serves like she did this entire tourney? She can't be beat.

by Anonymousreply 46January 27, 2024 10:20 AM

Sinner has no personality and plays boring tennis. Yes, I'm a hater. Deal with it.

by Anonymousreply 47January 27, 2024 12:00 PM

The only tennis player I like is Alcaraz. Too bad he's in a slump. Oh well... at least I won't have to watch tennis anymore.

by Anonymousreply 48January 27, 2024 12:01 PM

R47 I used to think Sinner was bland, but having listened to him in interviews over the past year he's really grown on me: he's grounded, humble, with a quite dry self-deprecating sense of humour. I'm probably never going to be fan, but out of the current top 10, I find him pretty likeable in comparison to most.

by Anonymousreply 49January 27, 2024 12:11 PM

Wow you bitches are hard to please.

by Anonymousreply 50January 27, 2024 12:28 PM

R49, I’m with you and would take Sinner any day over the more colorful, brash young players like Rune, Shelton, et al.

by Anonymousreply 51January 27, 2024 12:35 PM

I want to console the Italian doubles finalists.

I also want to celebrate with the doubles champs.

I've watched a lot of the doubles this past week because I haven't had the energy to stay awake for singles. There are so many hot doubles specialists.

by Anonymousreply 52January 27, 2024 1:19 PM

Uber-sexy bear Bopanna wins his first major doubles title! He's been chasing that for 20 years!

by Anonymousreply 53January 27, 2024 3:44 PM

With palm-fronds waving, and in her unique sartorial splendor, our Queen of the Baltics, the esteemed Jelena Ostapenko, will be alighting the court in short order to challenge for the Women's dubs trophy.

by Anonymousreply 54January 27, 2024 3:51 PM

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

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by Anonymousreply 55January 27, 2024 5:44 PM

Unrecognizable?? Sampras looks not much different than he did when he retired twenty years ago, when he was already going bald.

by Anonymousreply 56January 27, 2024 6:26 PM

Dem ‘brows brođŸ„ž

by Anonymousreply 57January 27, 2024 6:28 PM

That women's final sucked. Blink, and it was over.

by Anonymousreply 58January 27, 2024 6:37 PM

Yeah Pete doesn't look much different from when he retired. He still looks like he just fell out of a tree.

by Anonymousreply 59January 27, 2024 10:06 PM

Yeah, he looks like how I would think a 52-year-old Sampras would look. He looks like he's still in shape - a lot of other people would have got fat.

by Anonymousreply 60January 27, 2024 10:19 PM

We can't all age gracefully like sexpot Pam

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by Anonymousreply 61January 27, 2024 10:22 PM

He hasn't wanted anything to do with the game since he retired, has he? He doesn't compete in 'legends' events or commentate or coach. He just walked away kinda like Seles. Even Steffi and Andre are more involved.

by Anonymousreply 62January 27, 2024 10:24 PM

Bond girl Pam.

by Anonymousreply 63January 27, 2024 10:24 PM

[quote] Even Steffi and Andre are more involved.

They became so involved they got married!

by Anonymousreply 64January 27, 2024 10:25 PM

AA, at least I don't look like Don Rickles playing pickleball.

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by Anonymousreply 65January 27, 2024 10:26 PM

Happy for Sabalenka. I didn't stay up/get up for the match. I like Zheng, but I didn't think it was going to be much drama. I had got up to watch Sabs-Coco, an I'll stay up or get up to watch Sinner-Med.

by Anonymousreply 66January 27, 2024 11:26 PM

Il Gingio has owned Small Cat the last three times they played. He's also fresher. He's got to be the favorite tomorrow.

by Anonymousreply 67January 27, 2024 11:43 PM

Sampras turns up every now and again. He was present for the Medvedev-Djokovic US Open final, for example.

by Anonymousreply 68January 27, 2024 11:43 PM

If Sinner wins this, given that even Novaxx is on his way out, I wonder whether he can take on the mantle and win a bunch of slams along with Alcaraz.

by Anonymousreply 69January 27, 2024 11:46 PM

Is Sinner adopted? His brother looks nothing like him, and looks Asian

by Anonymousreply 70January 27, 2024 11:51 PM

Sinner is the one who looks like his parents, so I doubt it. Perhaps the brother is the one who was adopted, the mother had a secret affair or genes are just strange!

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by Anonymousreply 71January 27, 2024 11:54 PM

They were raised in Sexten (!), Italy

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by Anonymousreply 72January 27, 2024 11:56 PM

[quote] Is Sinner adopted? His brother looks nothing like him, and looks Asian

A Reddit thread about it. The Berrettini brothers also don't look alike.

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by Anonymousreply 73January 27, 2024 11:56 PM

The Berrettini brothers I can get but the Sinner siblings are definitely off.

Sinner could have been a skiier - "he was one of Italy's top junior skiers from eight to twelve years old, winning a national championship in giant slalom at age eight and earning a national runner-up at the age of twelve". There's a lot more money in tennis though.

by Anonymousreply 74January 28, 2024 12:07 AM

My theory remains that Sinner is extraterrestrial.

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by Anonymousreply 75January 28, 2024 12:17 AM

[quote] My theory remains that Sinner is extraterrestrial.

He is indeed Cumberbatchian.

by Anonymousreply 76January 28, 2024 12:21 AM

I just thought of another option - Sinner's brother looks like alternatively he could have Italian genes - the olive skin tone and dark hair - from a parent (both of Sinner's parents are ethnically German). So possibly he is a child from a previous relationship before Sinner's parents got together.

by Anonymousreply 77January 28, 2024 12:22 AM

Or maybe they were both adopted.

by Anonymousreply 78January 28, 2024 12:55 AM

Nah, Sinner looks like the spawn of his parents.

by Anonymousreply 79January 28, 2024 12:56 AM
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by Anonymousreply 80January 28, 2024 1:08 AM

The blonde Berrettini should swap places with the dark haired sinner

by Anonymousreply 81January 28, 2024 1:18 AM

[quote] The blonde Berrettini should swap places with the dark haired sinner

Berressinni.

by Anonymousreply 82January 28, 2024 1:20 AM

I’m rooting for giant-killer Sinner in the final.

😬😬

by Anonymousreply 83January 28, 2024 1:52 AM

Il Gingio team or Small Cat team?

by Anonymousreply 84January 28, 2024 4:33 AM

When Sunshine Double start?

by Anonymousreply 85January 28, 2024 6:02 AM

Indian Wells starts early March. First round on March 6 with qualifying for a few days before.

by Anonymousreply 86January 28, 2024 6:05 AM

Sinner for Sinner here

by Anonymousreply 87January 28, 2024 8:39 AM

Medvedev plays a storming first set, breaking Sinner twice. A tactical masterclass. Jannik's looking Ng shell-shocked.

by Anonymousreply 88January 28, 2024 9:30 AM

God. Med destroyed him in that first set. I had a feeling.

First, Med has played in five finals against Rafa and Novak each time. He finally is free of both. And is motivated to finally win his second.

Second, Sinner just took out Goliath and is in his first slam. A letdown was almost inevitable.

I like both so don't care who ends up winning. But I'm not surprised by this result so far.

by Anonymousreply 89January 28, 2024 9:49 AM

Sinner is certainly NOT giving us the Finals we deserve!!

Booo

by Anonymousreply 90January 28, 2024 10:15 AM

Thank god he took a set. Didn't want another damp squib final.

I still remember watching that crazy Med-Nadal AO final where it looked like Med was going to win being up two sets and something like a break so I'm not ruling out something nuts like that happening again.

by Anonymousreply 91January 28, 2024 11:00 AM

R91 I keep thinking about that too. Obviously, Sinner isn't Rafa. But who knows?

As to the match itself, Sinner finally showed up. End of the third he started to look like the Sinner who just beat Novaxx.

by Anonymousreply 92January 28, 2024 11:05 AM

I'm thinking that Med gets a bit tired - he has a very labor intensive style of playing and isn't hitting as hard, a bit more pushing now.

by Anonymousreply 93January 28, 2024 11:40 AM

FIFTH SET. Oh my god. And you have to give Sinner the edge for it but we'll see.

by Anonymousreply 94January 28, 2024 11:54 AM

Sinner levels up and has the momentum.

Could be a thrilling 5th set!

by Anonymousreply 95January 28, 2024 11:54 AM

At the outset of the match I was rooting for Sinner. But now I’m torn because I don’t want Medvedev to lose another Aussie final after being up by two sets. According to Chris Fowler, no one has ever lost two Major finals (let alone two Aussie finals) after being up by two sets.

by Anonymousreply 96January 28, 2024 12:11 PM

I really think this is because Med gets a bit tired and loses a bit of focus too. Who's NoVaxx's drug dealer?

by Anonymousreply 97January 28, 2024 12:20 PM

SINNER BREAKS! Small Cat crumbling.

by Anonymousreply 98January 28, 2024 12:21 PM

And now it’s 5–2!!

by Anonymousreply 99January 28, 2024 12:26 PM

Forza Jannik! You can do this!

by Anonymousreply 100January 28, 2024 12:29 PM

TENSION - 30:30 5-3...

by Anonymousreply 101January 28, 2024 12:31 PM

Go jannik

by Anonymousreply 102January 28, 2024 12:32 PM

Jannnnniiikkkkkkkk

by Anonymousreply 103January 28, 2024 12:32 PM

SINNER MEDVEDEVS MEDVEDEV!!!!!!

by Anonymousreply 104January 28, 2024 12:32 PM

IL GINGIO!!!!

Darren Cahill duz it again

by Anonymousreply 105January 28, 2024 12:33 PM

that woman kissing her carrot soft toy before match point was amusing.

by Anonymousreply 106January 28, 2024 12:34 PM

The crowd booed the Australian PM

by Anonymousreply 107January 28, 2024 12:41 PM

To be fair, it was a very small portion of the crowd.

by Anonymousreply 108January 28, 2024 12:44 PM

Just for shits (but also because it really has finally come about).

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by Anonymousreply 109January 28, 2024 12:47 PM

Rasputin!

by Anonymousreply 110January 28, 2024 12:48 PM

I take that back at R90

by Anonymousreply 111January 28, 2024 12:57 PM

Hot slab of meatballs

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by Anonymousreply 112January 28, 2024 2:00 PM

DLers rejoice that the Open was won by a Sinner.

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by Anonymousreply 113January 28, 2024 2:37 PM

Heartbroken for Medvedev. He just ran out of gas.

Thrilled for Sinner's first Slam title,

This is how tennis should be; no Djokovics stinking up the joint, making everyone feel bad all the time.

by Anonymousreply 114January 28, 2024 3:19 PM

Hurray!!!!

by Anonymousreply 115January 28, 2024 3:41 PM

Kudos sinner. Poor Med, but kudos to him too. Another AO loss from two sets ahead. Sucks that AO is over - it's when The Gays and Tennis does its best work.

by Anonymousreply 116January 28, 2024 4:29 PM

[quote] Sucks that AO is over - it's when The Gays and Tennis does its best work.

It's the happy slam!

by Anonymousreply 117January 28, 2024 4:48 PM

In Challenger News, Swiss Mister, Leandro Riedi proudly displays prominent peen to celebrate defeating Porna in the final at the BW Open.

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by Anonymousreply 118January 28, 2024 5:12 PM

Oops, sorry, wrong link!

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by Anonymousreply 119January 28, 2024 5:13 PM

Sinner sort of looks like Howdy Doody, or a young Opie.

Holy crap, what a comeback. I woke up in the middle of the night to pee and saw the tv for a minute. I saw that the damn ruskie was up two sets and thought, “oh well” and went back to sleep.

I’m genuinely surprised and happy at the outcome.

by Anonymousreply 120January 28, 2024 6:28 PM

Hey there; hold up! I played today too you know! You can NEVER trust hawk-eye! Its a conspiracy! Against me!

by Anonymousreply 121January 28, 2024 7:33 PM

What / when is the next talk worthy tournament before RG?

by Anonymousreply 122January 28, 2024 9:16 PM

The Sunshine Double will take up the entire month of March.

by Anonymousreply 123January 28, 2024 9:19 PM

Glamour Queen!

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by Anonymousreply 124January 28, 2024 10:12 PM

Peppa is the #1 seed at the WTA tournament in Linz, which starts tomorrow

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by Anonymousreply 125January 28, 2024 10:20 PM

[quote] Peppa is the #1 seed at the WTA tournament in Linz, which starts tomorrow

Is this where we talk about Upper Austria Ladies Linz?

by Anonymousreply 126January 28, 2024 10:22 PM

No. Only Upper Austria Lady Lens.

by Anonymousreply 127January 28, 2024 10:31 PM

Indian Wells is in March.

by Anonymousreply 128January 28, 2024 10:32 PM

When is the South American swing? Before Indian Wells?

by Anonymousreply 129January 28, 2024 10:35 PM

February

by Anonymousreply 130January 28, 2024 10:40 PM

The South American swing starts next week. The tournament calendar is attached for ATP and GS events.

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by Anonymousreply 131January 28, 2024 10:41 PM

Thanks R130 and R131. That was lazy of me, but I'm glad you gurls knew!

by Anonymousreply 132January 28, 2024 10:42 PM

[quote]Dem ‘brows brođŸ„ž

Unfortunately the only thing Dem about him, last I heard. I'm actually quite shocked that he is in liberal hell hole L.A. Maybe that's what Republicans have to do when they get cancer: it's not like putting stones under your bed, injecting bleach, guzzling liquid hydroxychloroquine and praying orange Jesus will cure your cancer, even though I realize Trump would like them to think otherwise.

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by Anonymousreply 133January 28, 2024 11:11 PM

why must you politicize tennis, R133?

by Anonymousreply 134January 28, 2024 11:14 PM

E Jean Carroll made me do it. After all she and her lawyer found the secret magic amount that shut up orange Jesus once and for all!

by Anonymousreply 135January 28, 2024 11:16 PM

Psycho ^^

by Anonymousreply 136January 29, 2024 1:49 AM

Sinner's physio is quite good looking. Does anyone here know his name?

by Anonymousreply 137January 29, 2024 2:15 AM

Giacomo Naldi?

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by Anonymousreply 138January 29, 2024 2:34 AM

That's him. Thanks, r138.

by Anonymousreply 139January 29, 2024 2:43 AM

He's very likable. Il Gingio, I mean.

by Anonymousreply 140January 29, 2024 11:34 AM

DL fave Brenton Thwaites was at the men’s final.

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by Anonymousreply 141January 29, 2024 3:38 PM

Nice to see callipygian Michael Mmoh with a good result through to the second round in Montpelier, where a lot of players are seeking to regain their lost form: FAA, Shapo, Coric, Murray, Monfils, Gasquet, Pouille, Paire amid young upstarts Cazaux and Cobolli.

by Anonymousreply 142January 29, 2024 6:52 PM

Croatian Wunderkind, Dino Prizmic's butt in action in spray-on tight short shorts!

Enjoy...

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by Anonymousreply 143January 29, 2024 8:03 PM

Very nice , r143! Here’s hoping those shorts become the new fad.

by Anonymousreply 144January 29, 2024 9:20 PM

They're not that short.

by Anonymousreply 145January 29, 2024 10:14 PM

@ R143

very nice, and so is the technique on that FH

by Anonymousreply 146January 29, 2024 10:23 PM

I came across this video of our beloved Jannik.

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by Anonymousreply 147January 30, 2024 1:48 AM

Ouch. Murray loses to Paire.

How do you say a career is over without saying it?

by Anonymousreply 148January 30, 2024 10:40 AM

Murray's career has been over for a long time. I think he retired and got bored, realised he had nothing else he was especially good at and so tried to play tennis again. Same thing with Wozniacki, Osaka..

by Anonymousreply 149January 30, 2024 10:45 AM

^ pickleball, bro!

by Anonymousreply 150January 30, 2024 11:20 AM

R142, Mmoh is one of the players I follow intently, not because I think he has high prospects, but I guess more because he's my sometimes pretend boyfriend.

Actually, there are several players I follow here and there in the top 300 just so I can see their progress, if any. Of course, I think they have to be attractive to me in some way--I'm not THAT much of a tennis nerd. Since last summer's US OPEN qualifying, for example, I watched blond hunk Aiden Mayo progress to the final round. I started to follow him and watched him progress into the fall to the point of being a leading contender for the AO American wildcard spot. He derailed fast. I think he's lost about six or seven straight matches going back to last year.

His last matches though are kind of ugly, not his tight shirt clinging to him, but rather his loud, distracting commentary, sometimes spiced with a racket toss or break. At his current rate, I might start focusing on other players in that range.

by Anonymousreply 151January 30, 2024 1:11 PM

I remember that our beloved and unshakable Genie, if you consider her hand is unshakable for the opponent, because she doesn't believe in shaking her opponent's hand, let alone say her name in pressers, is turning 30 in a couple of weeks. And her incredible successive runs at the Aus Open, RG and Wimbledon happened just 10 years ago.

I know a lot of you under the guise of Chrissie (which I hope will recover swiftly from her ovary cancer setback) would have loved to pencil her into many other slam finals, but it's not like she still plays tennis. She switched to pickleball and my understanding is that she has yet to win a single match. Oh the Eugenity!!! And when will daddy finally see his money back? Worst investment of his career...

by Anonymousreply 152January 30, 2024 7:03 PM

I meant whom, not which. Poor Chrissie is not yet a commodity.

by Anonymousreply 153January 30, 2024 7:04 PM

I’s playing tennis again.

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by Anonymousreply 154January 31, 2024 1:33 AM

Murray is bummed out, but he's certainly not bored.

by Anonymousreply 155January 31, 2024 1:47 AM

blond leg-hair tape

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by Anonymousreply 156January 31, 2024 11:24 AM

....

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by Anonymousreply 157January 31, 2024 11:26 AM

One of my favourite Tennis Boyfriends - Daredevil Loony, Davidovich Fokina, posts a sweet engagement video on Insta.

Another one bites the dust.

GODDAMNIT!

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by Anonymousreply 158January 31, 2024 7:45 PM

Lots of sexy French match-ups this week in Montpelier.

Exhibit 1: Harold Mayot Vs. Lucas Pouille

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by Anonymousreply 159January 31, 2024 8:24 PM

Warning!

Warning!

Warning!

Enter at your own risk!

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by Anonymousreply 160February 1, 2024 7:55 AM

^ well his body certainly looks good now that he gained some weight

there's at least something to grab onto now

by Anonymousreply 161February 1, 2024 11:35 AM

Well, R160, you did warn.

by Anonymousreply 162February 1, 2024 1:23 PM

Ah R160, he looks fit. Broad shoulders!

But he kind of waddles when he walks out at the end.

For haters, maybe it's a consolation that surely he'll have more aches and pains as he ages than the rest of us.

by Anonymousreply 163February 1, 2024 4:35 PM

Sexy 'Flava' Flavio Cobolli is on a tear right now.

After getting through to R3 at the AO, he is through to the QF in Montpellier and up 30 places in the ATP rankings since the start of the year.

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by Anonymousreply 164February 1, 2024 5:02 PM

FAA edges Cazaux to a thrilling come-from-behind climax!

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by Anonymousreply 165February 1, 2024 9:19 PM

FAA demonstrating his opinion of the #1 Montpellier seed...

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by Anonymousreply 166February 1, 2024 9:21 PM

'come from behind'

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by Anonymousreply 167February 1, 2024 9:23 PM

FAA has a killer bod.

by Anonymousreply 168February 1, 2024 9:49 PM

Legz gets by PLR

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by Anonymousreply 169February 2, 2024 11:41 AM

What do we think of Porna's new 'do?

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by Anonymousreply 170February 2, 2024 11:45 AM

New ‘do looks much like the old old ‘do.

by Anonymousreply 171February 2, 2024 2:18 PM

$17.99 at Great Clips. Ask for LaTita.

by Anonymousreply 172February 2, 2024 3:35 PM

I like Porna's buzz cut.

by Anonymousreply 173February 2, 2024 4:16 PM

If that guy touches himself anymore he’ll be arrested for indecency.

by Anonymousreply 174February 2, 2024 8:55 PM

Speaking of indecency - check out this guy's Insta channel. He's a tennis coach based in Singapore.

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by Anonymousreply 175February 3, 2024 10:31 AM

Studly Porna beats The Brat in the Semis. Rune retires a set down and 1-4 down in the second - a forearm injury, 'apparently'.

Neither Borna nor the crowd seemed to be buying it...

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by Anonymousreply 176February 3, 2024 6:14 PM

Legz/Brat

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by Anonymousreply 177February 3, 2024 8:19 PM

It was cheesy and poor sportsmanship to retire, but the legs really are beautiful.

I really like Porna better with longer hair. He has beautiful hair.

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by Anonymousreply 178February 3, 2024 10:21 PM

FAA has great legs, too. The match against Bublik was VERY entertaining. Lost of winners and great touch, esp from Bublik.

Felix isn't a closer. Can that be taught?

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by Anonymousreply 179February 3, 2024 10:24 PM

Carefully Taught.

by Anonymousreply 180February 3, 2024 11:36 PM

Felix finally learned to close after losing his first nine finals, then taking the next five in '22 and '23. But he's wobbled for the last eighteen months or so. I wonder what's caused the doldrums.

by Anonymousreply 181February 3, 2024 11:44 PM

"Felix finally learned to close after losing his first nine finals, then taking the next five in '22 and '23. But he's wobbled for the last eighteen months or so. I wonder what's caused the doldrums."

He's definitely gotten better and poor closing doesn't rear it's head as much with FAA, but I wouldn't say he's "cured." It's like when Novotna would get tight and choke some big matches. She finally wins Wimbledon and people declare that she's over it, but later that same year, she choked her semi vs. Hingis at the USO.

It's hard to gauge how good FAA is doing right now. After his slump last year, he miraculously rebounds and wins a tournament at the end of last season, but then he didn't do anything at the AO. Will be interesting to see if he can do something "big" this year - deep Slam and/or Masters run(s), even just winning more 500s.

by Anonymousreply 182February 4, 2024 12:08 AM

OP: the video in your post is SO FUCKING HOT!I

by Anonymousreply 183February 4, 2024 12:12 AM

I posted that gif in the previous tennis thread, but I found it on LPSG

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by Anonymousreply 184February 4, 2024 12:19 AM

^^^^

those gurls got game!

by Anonymousreply 185February 4, 2024 11:54 AM

Chore-itch team or the Bublik energy team?

by Anonymousreply 186February 4, 2024 3:34 PM

That a site devoted to all things size queen called itself LPSG will never not make me laugh. If only they could parody it on SNL or something now. "Hi. My name is Bob ......... and ......... and [voices cracks] ... I ...[sobbing] have a large penis ....."

by Anonymousreply 187February 4, 2024 5:30 PM

OstaPeppa is the Upper Austria Ladies Linz 2024 champion!

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by Anonymousreply 188February 5, 2024 1:43 AM

Warning!

Warning!

Don’t say you weren’t warned.

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by Anonymousreply 189February 5, 2024 7:31 AM

Legz/Brat

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by Anonymousreply 190February 5, 2024 7:38 AM

R190 something got his nipples hard.

by Anonymousreply 191February 5, 2024 7:58 AM

[quote] something got his nipples hard.

Mom. She was near.

by Anonymousreply 192February 5, 2024 8:03 AM

[quote] something got his nipples hard.

Mom. She was near.

by Anonymousreply 193February 5, 2024 8:03 AM

Hit post twice too quickly.

[quote] something got his nipples hard.

Mom. She was near.

by Anonymousreply 194February 5, 2024 8:05 AM

My Favourite Challenger Hottie - Camilo Ugo Carabelli - continues his good start to 2024., winning the Brasil Tennis Challenger.

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by Anonymousreply 195February 5, 2024 11:05 AM

R195, good choice!

I know I frequently check out the Challengers as I mentioned recently. Aidan Mayo loses again.

I'm a fan of hottie Galarneau. Sadly, I noticed on here that someone else found him too.

by Anonymousreply 196February 5, 2024 12:34 PM

OP's subject = Tiny meat

by Anonymousreply 197February 5, 2024 12:41 PM

Legz+ is going up against Murray tomorrow in Marseille. Can Legz+ maintain a ranking to bless us with main draw appearances all year? He's 66 and probably doesn't have a ton of points falling off until next year.

by Anonymousreply 198February 6, 2024 4:11 AM

Misery has nice legs himself with great thighs.

by Anonymousreply 199February 6, 2024 4:15 AM

Oh, and a ranking of 66 easily gets him into Slam draws, but he'd have to qualify for some of (most?) Masters with that ranking unless he has a wildcard

by Anonymousreply 200February 6, 2024 4:17 AM

Carlitos.

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by Anonymousreply 201February 6, 2024 7:24 AM

America's Sweetheart Danielle Collins has just taken the first set off Miss Naomi Osaka in Abu Dhabi.

Osaka still has a great serve but her movement and fitness isn't so good.

by Anonymousreply 202February 6, 2024 12:24 PM

Osaka bageled in the 2nd set. Another 1st round loss. I'm scared for her mental health.

by Anonymousreply 203February 6, 2024 12:50 PM

Osaka is the Barbara Hutton of tennis.

by Anonymousreply 204February 6, 2024 1:33 PM

Pics of famous players if they were bald. Scary (well Novaxx is scary regardless).

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by Anonymousreply 205February 6, 2024 3:21 PM

Machac team or Misery team?

by Anonymousreply 206February 6, 2024 3:22 PM

Glad for Collins. I’ve heard reporters who cover the sport discuss her, and they really think a lot of her.

This is her last year so hope she has some good moments to go out on.

by Anonymousreply 207February 6, 2024 3:42 PM

Legz+ (and much better in my opinion, plus absent the Brattitude) is besting Murray 7-5 in the first set and up a break 5-3 in the second.

by Anonymousreply 208February 6, 2024 4:32 PM

Machac beat Misery.

by Anonymousreply 209February 6, 2024 5:40 PM

A massively erratic Shapo goes a set down to the Mini Magician, Hugo Gaston

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by Anonymousreply 210February 6, 2024 6:02 PM

Nightmare, Car-Crash Brat, Rune, is already severing ties with Boris Becker after just a few months!

He - and his creepy mother - really do seem to be determined to squander his talent.

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by Anonymousreply 211February 6, 2024 6:15 PM

[quote] A massively erratic Shapo

I’s only erratic with my fiancĂ©e! That reminds me - Valentimes Day is coming up.

by Anonymousreply 212February 6, 2024 6:18 PM

Stolen from Twatter/Ex...

"Higher or Lower?

The average inseam length of Holger Rune's shorts...

or...

the average length of Holger Rune's coaching partnerships since 2022?"

by Anonymousreply 213February 6, 2024 6:20 PM

R207 she gets a huge benefit of the doubt based on the fact that is one of the very few, if not the only one, in top 100 singles with a college degree—in her case UVa. There are several college success stories among doubles players, but no one cares about them.

by Anonymousreply 214February 6, 2024 6:40 PM

R213, if the first measurement is in inches and the second in months, then I’d say it’s a toss-up.

by Anonymousreply 215February 6, 2024 7:47 PM

Currently playing in Cordoba.

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by Anonymousreply 216February 6, 2024 9:45 PM

Legz+, bishes! Some nice vid here.

He's my new tennis bf.

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by Anonymousreply 217February 7, 2024 11:51 AM

Legz+ takes out Musetti in a Battle Of The Hotties. Our Tiny-Shorted Terror is showing that he's the real deal - closing in rapidly on the Top 50.

by Anonymousreply 218February 7, 2024 2:37 PM

Gironass.

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by Anonymousreply 219February 7, 2024 3:45 PM

I've been noticing in the rankings that a favorite of many of us on DL, JJ Wolf, is in danger of falling out of the top 100. He's playing in Dallas this week. He's currently at 92 in the live rankings.

by Anonymousreply 220February 7, 2024 6:06 PM

Topsy-turvy first two sets in The Battle Of The French (H}Ugos

2-6, 6-1 as they go into the final set, with Humbert having the momentum.

by Anonymousreply 221February 7, 2024 7:59 PM

I love that Legz+ has become an established DL thing so quickly.

by Anonymousreply 222February 8, 2024 12:41 AM

I love Legz+......Legz, not even a smidge.

by Anonymousreply 223February 8, 2024 12:46 AM

Shelton must have received and taken to heart some negative feedback about his over the top court antics. He's been much more subdued in his match against Mmoh tonight.

by Anonymousreply 224February 8, 2024 2:16 AM

Saudi Arabia have announced that they will receive a ‘6 Kings Slam’ event in Riyadh with Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz, Sinner Medvedev and Rune in October.

They must have thrown a lot of money to get that. Interesting that it includes Rune rather than Rublev/Zverev/Tsitsipas.

by Anonymousreply 225February 8, 2024 6:56 AM

R220, I’m clueless about Wolf- kind of soft and out of shape appearance- with a dash of trailer trash.

by Anonymousreply 226February 8, 2024 11:08 AM

Mopsy knee-bend

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by Anonymousreply 227February 8, 2024 11:23 AM

I don’t know what to make of Wolf. Is the mullet supposed to be ironic?

by Anonymousreply 228February 8, 2024 11:56 AM

Why wasn't Andy Murray included in the 6 Kings Slam? Rafael was.

by Anonymousreply 229February 8, 2024 11:58 AM

I thought I once read that Wolf's mullet was a tribute to Agassi?

Also: fan of both Legz, all four.

by Anonymousreply 230February 8, 2024 12:45 PM

Misery and others in parody “documentary”.

Warning! Shirtless Novaxx.

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by Anonymousreply 231February 8, 2024 2:58 PM

"I’m clueless about Wolf- kind of soft and out of shape appearance- with a dash of trailer trash."

It's a curated look that he just has fun with. He's from a pretty well-off family. Not that well-off people can't look trashy.

by Anonymousreply 232February 8, 2024 5:25 PM

Insane rally between Legz-hecka and Rinderknech in Marseille.

The French Arthur #3 prevails in the tie-break.

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by Anonymousreply 233February 8, 2024 8:51 PM

AND Felix loses 4 and 4 to Z-cubed.

by Anonymousreply 234February 8, 2024 9:10 PM

Felix, get up, we love you!

by Anonymousreply 235February 8, 2024 9:33 PM

sweaty booty in Dallas

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by Anonymousreply 236February 9, 2024 11:27 AM

The UGOAT defeats Foki 1 and 4

Hubie up a set over Legz+

by Anonymousreply 237February 9, 2024 3:35 PM

I read that as “Hubie upset over Legz+”, R237.

by Anonymousreply 238February 9, 2024 3:44 PM

PTPAie

by Anonymousreply 239February 9, 2024 4:11 PM

WAC! Wet Ass Crack

by Anonymousreply 240February 9, 2024 4:28 PM

Monfils has been disqualified from the UTS Oslo event due to a code of conduct violation towards the tournament supervisor and will be replaced by Lucas Pouille. It was something that happened off-court.

by Anonymousreply 241February 9, 2024 10:42 PM

^I read that too, pretty weird for an exhibition event

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by Anonymousreply 242February 9, 2024 10:52 PM

G.E.M.S. Disqual

by Anonymousreply 243February 9, 2024 10:54 PM

Tiafoe v. Giron in Dallas tonight in the latest episode of Battle of the Booty. Both incredibly hot assess, but different types. Tiafoe with the high, tight pinched ass of a sprinter, sitting atop nice, but not-that-big legs. Giron with a pure donk. Luscious, round cakes, a bit meatier than Tiafoe, supported by wonderfully thick and shapely thighs.

by Anonymousreply 244February 9, 2024 11:01 PM

What’s “donk”, precious? What’s “donk”?

by Anonymousreply 245February 9, 2024 11:48 PM

Tiafoe team or Giron of the great ass team?

by Anonymousreply 246February 10, 2024 1:50 AM

Team Marcos Giron ass here!

by Anonymousreply 247February 10, 2024 2:47 AM

DL introduced me to Marcos and now I may be in love. He is my exact type. Wish he was 10 years older so we could be more compatible. But he's handsome, great thick bod (my weakness) and I love that he messes with his junk a lot. Shows me a connection with his sexuality which is just hot. I bet he likes to fuck.

by Anonymousreply 248February 10, 2024 5:34 AM

R248, which other guys are your type?

by Anonymousreply 249February 10, 2024 5:36 AM

R249 I love thick. When Andy Murray got thicker I loved him, Fucsovics is kinda thick, I like Hubie's thighs and tall physique (but love tall too), if you've see Grigor in person he's like thin and tall but beautifully thick in just a good muscles way (he looks amazing in person), and tall Big Jack D who I just think is dreamy.

by Anonymousreply 250February 10, 2024 5:53 AM

Arthur Fils pings to high heaven.

by Anonymousreply 251February 10, 2024 5:57 AM

R246 In what world is Francis Tiafoe attractive?

by Anonymousreply 252February 10, 2024 5:59 AM

Isn’t it interesting that the top players from Poland on the men and women’s tour are both gay? Hurkacz and Swiatek.

by Anonymousreply 253February 10, 2024 6:03 AM

[quote] Isn’t it interesting that the top players from Poland on the men and women’s tour are both gay? Hurkacz

I never thought that HubieTPA was gay until I heard his post-match interview yesterday. Gay voice for days.

by Anonymousreply 254February 10, 2024 6:07 AM

Wow, Hurkacz is gay?! He’s one of my favorites. I like his quiet, staid demeanor on court. He just goes about his business with minimal fuss , unlike Rune, Shelton, et al.

by Anonymousreply 255February 10, 2024 11:49 AM

Sweet Dumb Tommy Team or Mopsy Team?

Gaydrian Team or Junk Team?

by Anonymousreply 256February 10, 2024 12:04 PM

Sweet Dumb Tommy Team - even 'milder Mopsy' is 200% too loud

Ordinarily I would be Gaydrian Team but I'd love to see Giron get a title, and I think he has a great chance here given his form and lack of Top 10 opposition.

by Anonymousreply 257February 10, 2024 12:56 PM

Dino Prizmic is a vision in white (practicing in Rotterdam)

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by Anonymousreply 258February 10, 2024 3:40 PM

R258 OMFG that gorgeous butt dancing around in slo-mo!

In other news:

The UGOAT Team or Hubie Team?

Karen K Team or Young Grigor Team?

by Anonymousreply 259February 10, 2024 3:49 PM

Say their name!!

by Anonymousreply 260February 10, 2024 3:59 PM

Call them by their names!

by Anonymousreply 261February 10, 2024 4:45 PM

Humbert's handily handling Hubert 6-4 and up a break in the second.

We already have one too many Ratboys in tennis, please.

by Anonymousreply 262February 10, 2024 4:54 PM

THE UGOAT HAS LANDED!

Great straight sets win for Humbert!

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by Anonymousreply 263February 10, 2024 5:02 PM

K. Hemsworth team.

by Anonymousreply 264February 10, 2024 5:37 PM

Tiafoe is not in a good place, it appears. The early returns on the coaching change are not positive.

by Anonymousreply 265February 10, 2024 5:42 PM

Paul team.

Giron of the Great Ass team aka Gironass.

by Anonymousreply 266February 10, 2024 6:03 PM

Others have said it, as have I: K. Hemsworth has flawless, gorgeous skin.

by Anonymousreply 267February 10, 2024 6:43 PM

Giron.

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by Anonymousreply 268February 10, 2024 8:03 PM

(Not So) Young Grigor won.

by Anonymousreply 269February 10, 2024 8:38 PM

Arthur has been a hugely popular boy name for 25 years in France so get ready to see many more Arthurs in the coming years. It was still at #4 in 2022. And a post about anything Arthur on a gay forum should not go without its video (esp. featuring Lizha in all her 4k beauty)

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by Anonymousreply 270February 10, 2024 9:18 PM

Lots of Kevins, in their early 20s, in France. It’s all Costner’s fault.

by Anonymousreply 271February 10, 2024 9:20 PM

Tommy trying to serve out a straight-set schooling of Mopsy.

by Anonymousreply 272February 10, 2024 9:25 PM

Always love it when the brats get slapped down. Well done, Tommy!

by Anonymousreply 273February 10, 2024 9:29 PM

Tommy wins!

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by Anonymousreply 274February 10, 2024 9:30 PM

Is dumb, sweet Tommy still with the PP?

by Anonymousreply 275February 10, 2024 9:33 PM

Full demerits to Tommy for his choice of bimbo.

by Anonymousreply 276February 10, 2024 9:44 PM

R275 apparently they're living together in Florida now (not that he's home much )

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by Anonymousreply 277February 10, 2024 9:45 PM

She really is trashy.

by Anonymousreply 278February 10, 2024 9:46 PM

Giron is the rare stud that makes butt sweat kinda hot.

by Anonymousreply 279February 10, 2024 11:24 PM

Marcos seems at least bi.

by Anonymousreply 280February 11, 2024 12:28 AM

[quote] Marcos seems at least bi.

What makes you say that?

by Anonymousreply 281February 11, 2024 12:30 AM

He's too well spoken with a hint of gay voice to be totally straight.

by Anonymousreply 282February 11, 2024 12:32 AM

The rest of the Pac12 used to make fun of his college’s fight song by yelling ”UCLA, eat my shorts.” I guess on the DL that would taken at face value. 😜

by Anonymousreply 283February 11, 2024 1:05 AM

Giron's hairy pits

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by Anonymousreply 284February 11, 2024 1:12 AM

I'm glad to see Giron is becoming a favorite here on The Gays and Tennis.

by Anonymousreply 285February 11, 2024 1:16 AM

Best ass in tennis

by Anonymousreply 286February 11, 2024 1:18 AM

Giron of the Great Ass team or Our Tommy team?

by Anonymousreply 287February 11, 2024 1:37 AM

Ass.

by Anonymousreply 288February 11, 2024 1:40 AM

Isn't it amazing how some closet cases will spend their whole lives by hiding through fucking women, marrying, having kids, never looking at a man that way and pretending all their lives they're not gay?

by Anonymousreply 289February 11, 2024 1:50 AM

huh?

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by Anonymousreply 290February 11, 2024 2:03 AM

Thiem is a butterface, that makes the ass irrelevant. Same applies to Wawrinka.

by Anonymousreply 291February 11, 2024 2:20 AM

^tbh Giron isn't exactely an oil painting either

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by Anonymousreply 292February 11, 2024 4:50 AM

That's a bad photo of Giron - normally he's pretty cute imo.

But needs to wear black shorts because the butt-crack sweat is a turnoff.

by Anonymousreply 293February 11, 2024 4:58 AM

I much prefer looking at Giron than at Holger Rune. Or Shapo's 'leg hair'.

by Anonymousreply 294February 11, 2024 5:51 AM

Holger’s toned legs and smooth skin is insanely hot.

by Anonymousreply 295February 11, 2024 5:57 AM

I can't get past the face re: Holger.

by Anonymousreply 296February 11, 2024 6:00 AM

[quote] Holger’s toned legs and smooth skin is insanely hot.

I completely agree.

by Anonymousreply 297February 11, 2024 6:00 AM

[quote]I much prefer looking at Giron than at Holger Rune. Or Shapo's 'leg hair'.

This x1000

by Anonymousreply 298February 11, 2024 6:08 AM

Giron is better culo than me, no?

by Anonymousreply 299February 11, 2024 6:19 AM

Gurls, gurls!

You're ALL sex-crazed fantasists!

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by Anonymousreply 300February 11, 2024 11:44 AM

Interesting trivia from the article at r277: Tommy Paul’s influencer girlfriend used to date Armie Hammer.

by Anonymousreply 301February 11, 2024 11:55 AM

R204. I like looking at all you mentioned.

by Anonymousreply 302February 11, 2024 12:45 PM

The UGOAT takes the first set against Grigor. He's looked pin-sharp all through the first set.

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by Anonymousreply 303February 11, 2024 3:21 PM

UGOAT beats (Not So Young) Grigor.

by Anonymousreply 304February 11, 2024 4:03 PM

Grigor was probably exhausted after his match vs. Karen yesterday.

by Anonymousreply 305February 11, 2024 4:04 PM

The UGOAT has now won 5 finals out of 5. Pretty impressive stuff.

His Top 10 goal doesn't look unachievable with the way he's been playing for the past 6 months. One deep run at a Masters 1000 and he'll be knocking at the door.

by Anonymousreply 306February 11, 2024 4:09 PM

Legz+ wins in dubs with Z-cube

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by Anonymousreply 307February 11, 2024 4:23 PM

Such lovely thick hair, Our Legz+ !

by Anonymousreply 308February 11, 2024 4:27 PM

^ not to mention thighs!

by Anonymousreply 309February 11, 2024 4:29 PM

dare we imagine the intoxicating scent of his pubes?

by Anonymousreply 310February 11, 2024 5:11 PM

Is this where we talk about Winners Open?

by Anonymousreply 311February 11, 2024 5:33 PM

R310 Who dares WINS!

by Anonymousreply 312February 11, 2024 5:38 PM

Ugo Humbert's tennis today was virtuoso playing. And we know that nobody does it better than he.

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by Anonymousreply 313February 11, 2024 7:02 PM

Is this where we talk about the Qatar Open?

by Anonymousreply 314February 11, 2024 8:31 PM

Doha!

by Anonymousreply 315February 11, 2024 9:05 PM

QUAY-taar or CUT-ur.

by Anonymousreply 316February 11, 2024 9:07 PM

Into a third set for the Gironass vs. Paul match.

by Anonymousreply 317February 11, 2024 9:07 PM

Is it Hee-ron, Gee-ron, Juy-ron?

by Anonymousreply 318February 11, 2024 9:08 PM

Spanish speakers would probably say Hee-ron (with a pretty short "o"), but he's American, so I wonder what the Americanized pronunciation is (if different). Like what did the kids where he grew up in Cali say?

by Anonymousreply 319February 11, 2024 9:14 PM

The commentators I hear are all saying 'Gee-rone' with the G being a 'hard' G as is 'goat' I'm guessing that's how Marcos, himself, pronounces it.

by Anonymousreply 320February 11, 2024 9:20 PM

thicc

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by Anonymousreply 321February 11, 2024 9:22 PM

How about "Guy-ron"?

by Anonymousreply 322February 11, 2024 9:22 PM

I've heard that on broadcasts too R320. But I haven't watched a ton of Giron matches, so I don't know how prevalent it is. But it wouldn't surprise me if it was the norm among American broadcasters.

by Anonymousreply 323February 11, 2024 9:25 PM

R319 what is this Cali place you write of—Colombia is nowhere near California. As any Spanish speaker would know

by Anonymousreply 324February 11, 2024 9:27 PM

R319 was referring to Mozambique.

by Anonymousreply 325February 11, 2024 9:32 PM

Yes, I realize his parents are Colombian, but he grew up in California. People in different places often pronounce things differently. Not trying to start shit, just wondering how Giron might be pronounced by different people in different places - if there are indeed alternate pronunciations.

by Anonymousreply 326February 11, 2024 9:33 PM

whatevs, sweet dumb Tommy up 5-2 in the 3rd

by Anonymousreply 327February 11, 2024 9:34 PM

Clueless one: please understand that Californians don’t say “Cali “ Carry on.

by Anonymousreply 328February 11, 2024 9:34 PM

Fine, "California/"

by Anonymousreply 329February 11, 2024 9:36 PM

Sweet, Dumb Tommy!

by Anonymousreply 330February 11, 2024 9:42 PM

Post-match: "“It sucks losing but there’s nobody else I’d rather go down to than you,” Giron said.

Change a preposition, and I'd pay to watch that.

by Anonymousreply 331February 12, 2024 12:09 AM

Someone on reddit posted about their experiences of some players. thought it somewhat interesting though I can't be sure it isn't some troll making it up.

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by Anonymousreply 332February 12, 2024 1:33 AM

New WTA Top 10:

1 - Iga Swiatek, 9770 2 - Aryna Sabalenka, 8905 3 - Coco Gauff, 7200 4 - Elena Rybakina, 6088 (+1) 5 - Jessica Pegula, 5705 (-1) 6 - Ons Jabeur, 4183 7 - Zheng Qinwen, 3766 8 - Marketa Vondrousova, 3736 9 - Maria Sakkari, 3630 10 - Karolina Muchova, 3520

Anyone else confused about this ranking?

by Anonymousreply 333February 12, 2024 1:42 AM

Confused how?

by Anonymousreply 334February 12, 2024 1:45 AM

Caption this, Gironophiles.

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by Anonymousreply 335February 12, 2024 1:59 AM

R334 it looks all wrong. Sakkari? ONs??

by Anonymousreply 336February 12, 2024 2:01 AM

How is Muchova in the top 10??

by Anonymousreply 337February 12, 2024 2:11 AM

[quote] How is Muchova in the top 10??

Much effort.

by Anonymousreply 338February 12, 2024 2:14 AM

The rankings are mostly about how players have done over the last year so if players continue their slumps, the points will soon come off.

For example, Muchova in the last year: SF in the US Open, Final in Cincinnati, Final of Roland Garros, QF of Indian Wells, QF of Dubai. She's a good player, just prone to injury and doesn't play a lot of tournaments.

by Anonymousreply 339February 12, 2024 2:16 AM

No, I don't find it confusing. Because of how the ranking system works, there can be fairly big disparities in ranking vs. the current form of a player. Certainly there's many instances where ranking and form match, but it's not unusual for them not to.

Muchova has huge points from her French Open final and US Open semi final in 2023. Those points haven't come off yet.

Chris Eubanks after winning Mallorca and then making the Wimbledon quarterfinals was right around 30. He's essentially done nothing since (a few first round wins here and there), yet he's still around 35. His high ranking (for him) was largely built on Mallorca and Wimbledon and his Miami QF last year. And none of those points have come off.

by Anonymousreply 340February 12, 2024 2:17 AM

Winner in Cordoba: Luca Darderi. Another product fresh off The Italian ATP Hottie production line.

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by Anonymousreply 341February 12, 2024 8:05 AM

Prizmic cakes get pummelled by the elfin Goffin Rotterdam, hélas!

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by Anonymousreply 342February 12, 2024 3:29 PM

Precious Princess Osaka has drawn Garcia in the first round again! I'm hate-watching. EmRad has already lost.

by Anonymousreply 343February 12, 2024 4:02 PM

Camilo Ugo Carabelli at the IEB+ Argentina Open

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by Anonymousreply 344February 12, 2024 5:06 PM

Is Delray Beach, Florida, a nice place?

by Anonymousreply 345February 12, 2024 5:29 PM

No

by Anonymousreply 346February 12, 2024 6:40 PM

Naomi won—straight sets.

by Anonymousreply 347February 12, 2024 6:42 PM

Thank fuck!

Big Jack D's grown his hair back since the AO, and is back to looking pretty.

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by Anonymousreply 348February 12, 2024 7:56 PM

Basic Brit.

đŸ«ą

by Anonymousreply 349February 12, 2024 8:01 PM

Carabelli NEEDS to be winning more matches and more coverage!

by Anonymousreply 350February 12, 2024 9:12 PM

[quote]Caption this, Gironophiles

Here's a gif. Tommy seemed more affectionate with Marcos than with his thirsty girlfriend

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by Anonymousreply 351February 12, 2024 9:19 PM

I can't tell if Giron looks really uncomfortable or if he's fondly remembering the time Tommy tapped that.

by Anonymousreply 352February 12, 2024 9:27 PM

My big buxom blondie, Tallon Griekspoor, heaps more misery on Musetti in Rotterdam. Overpowers him in the final set breaker in Rotterdam.

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by Anonymousreply 353February 12, 2024 9:39 PM

bye Lore :-(

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by Anonymousreply 354February 12, 2024 9:42 PM

Arnaldi in full lavender keeps Italy's hopes aloft in Delray Beach.

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by Anonymousreply 355February 12, 2024 10:31 PM

Looks like Felix let it all hang out today (from 0:09 on)...

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by Anonymousreply 356February 13, 2024 1:26 AM

Coco is out at Doha, I think. Not sure what tournament I was watching.

by Anonymousreply 357February 13, 2024 4:30 PM

@ 356

whatever was hanging out, it was too small for me to see

by Anonymousreply 358February 13, 2024 4:34 PM

[quote]Coco is out at Doha, I think. Not sure what tournament I was watching

Yes, the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. She lost to Czech slag Siniakova, who usually does better in doubles than in singles

by Anonymousreply 359February 13, 2024 4:42 PM

R358. look again at 0:10 to 0:12.

by Anonymousreply 360February 13, 2024 4:50 PM

Speaking of Siniakova it was so sad seeing the break up with Krejcikova. Krejcikova was saying that she still wanted to play with Siniakova but Siniakova didn't want to play with Krejcikova any more. It reminded me of high school way too much to be comfortable. :/

by Anonymousreply 361February 13, 2024 4:56 PM

They even have their own wiki page; they were that successful. They have won every major tournament in doubles from the slams to the Olympics.

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by Anonymousreply 362February 13, 2024 5:00 PM

[quote] Yes, the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha.

Is this where we talk about Yes, the Qatar TotalEnergies Open?

by Anonymousreply 363February 13, 2024 5:08 PM

362 no—that is not a Wiki page.

by Anonymousreply 364February 13, 2024 6:31 PM

R364, when placing a Wikipedia link with any sort of accent or other similar mark in DL’s website link box, it doesn’t render properly when clicked.

by Anonymousreply 365February 13, 2024 6:43 PM

Osaka wins —again!

by Anonymousreply 366February 13, 2024 6:58 PM

Our Sexy Señor Carabelli takes out Varillas to progress to the R16 in Buenos Aires.

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by Anonymousreply 367February 13, 2024 8:38 PM

Re: Siniakova

Lesbian drama?

by Anonymousreply 368February 13, 2024 9:14 PM

Siniakova appears to be dating Tomas Machac/Legs+ ! Maybe Babs Krejcikova was jealous

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by Anonymousreply 369February 13, 2024 9:30 PM

lucky bitch!

by Anonymousreply 370February 13, 2024 9:40 PM

Delray Beach is a great town, R345. Whoever said no has never been there.

by Anonymousreply 371February 13, 2024 10:48 PM

Red-head with Afro has a series of pics with various DL fave including (Not So Young) Grigor, K. Hemsworth, Seb Korda, Lore, FAA, and Shapo.

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by Anonymousreply 372February 14, 2024 4:57 AM

Faves

by Anonymousreply 373February 14, 2024 5:02 AM

Some of them look at much less than their best in RWA's candids.

by Anonymousreply 374February 14, 2024 5:03 AM

R351 actual evidence Giron is a bottom! Rejoice!

(And Tommy is a top, but we mostly knew that.)

by Anonymousreply 375February 14, 2024 5:57 AM

Lesbian drama! Amelie Mauresmo's ex-wife has been sentenced to 4 months suspended sentence for harassing her and prohibited from going near her or her current partner.

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by Anonymousreply 376February 14, 2024 4:49 PM

Osaka wins again!
.walkover.

Next: Her first 1000 quarterfinal in some time
.

by Anonymousreply 377February 14, 2024 4:54 PM

[quote] Her first 1000 quarterfinal in some time
.

The porcine Milos Raonic has also reached his first QF since 2020

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by Anonymousreply 378February 14, 2024 7:04 PM

Happy Valentine's Day from Ole' Grigor

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by Anonymousreply 379February 14, 2024 7:05 PM

Does Grigor have a lady-friend?

by Anonymousreply 380February 14, 2024 7:12 PM

[quote] The porcine Milos Raonic has also reached his first QF since 2020

Appropriate on Valenswines Day.

by Anonymousreply 381February 14, 2024 7:14 PM

Milos is a great player, man. He's off the tour for several years and comes right back.

by Anonymousreply 382February 14, 2024 8:03 PM

[quote] He's off the tour for several years and comes right back.

Like a sow to the trough.

by Anonymousreply 383February 14, 2024 8:07 PM

^ yeah, her name is Robert

by Anonymousreply 384February 14, 2024 9:16 PM

^ sorry that was for 380

by Anonymousreply 385February 14, 2024 9:19 PM

I guess Raonic can serve as the Canuck example for faltering Felix and simpleton Shapo, though at least all three put in good efforts today. FAA had three match points against Emo. That has to hurt.

by Anonymousreply 386February 14, 2024 11:46 PM

Handshake of the Year from Peppa.

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by Anonymousreply 387February 15, 2024 12:53 AM

OMG what a beeyatch!

Glad she was clobbered.

by Anonymousreply 388February 15, 2024 2:37 AM

Happy Valentimes Day, Shapo fans!

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by Anonymousreply 389February 15, 2024 5:06 AM

Peppa is pure cunt and we MUST STAN.

by Anonymousreply 390February 15, 2024 5:30 AM

Today will be Alcaraz's first match since Australian Open. His opponent has the perfect ass!

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by Anonymousreply 391February 15, 2024 6:29 AM

R5- Not hot

TOO chunky

by Anonymousreply 392February 15, 2024 6:32 AM

[quote] His opponent has the perfect ass!

He’s playing Giron?

by Anonymousreply 393February 15, 2024 7:03 AM

R393 I am a confirmed bottom. Asses do nothing for me.

But today I was watching the Giron match and I actually thought, "I want to fuck him." I felt very alpha. That's what the Giron ass does to all who see it.

by Anonymousreply 394February 15, 2024 9:20 AM

Anyone have an idea of how much Rafa gets paid for this?

He seems kinda greedy to me. Not a good look.

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by Anonymousreply 395February 15, 2024 11:27 AM

Some more Carabelli eye-candy here.

Sadly, another PP makes repeated appearance.

Chocha venenosa!

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by Anonymousreply 396February 15, 2024 11:40 AM

R387, could the non-shake be related to the fact Vika is Belarussian?

by Anonymousreply 397February 15, 2024 11:41 AM

Or the fact that Peppa is undefeated this year, except for her 3 losses to Vika 


by Anonymousreply 398February 15, 2024 12:19 PM

I think it's that Vika has a 4-0 HtH over Peppa, to be honest. Peppa was fine with a normal handshake until now, after all.

It's almost too bad really because Swiatek is Peppa's pigeon and I was curious to see another re-match.

by Anonymousreply 399February 15, 2024 1:31 PM

R396 - it's all boys in the pics - with a distinct aroma of cookies on some of their expressions - apart from the blonde PP.

I'm clinging on to the belief that she's their faghag.

by Anonymousreply 400February 15, 2024 1:43 PM

Shevchenko outbonks the Uncoachable Brat, who's continuing his floptastic 2024.

Rune could drop down another place in the rankings if Hubie gets through to the Semis.

by Anonymousreply 401February 15, 2024 1:49 PM

[quote] He seems kinda greedy to me. Not a good look.

Bebe expensive. Wife with separate casa with her best fren expensive. Eet hurts pocketbook.

by Anonymousreply 402February 15, 2024 2:18 PM

R402- It's nice to see the word

Pocketbook

I don't hear that word often nowadays.

by Anonymousreply 403February 15, 2024 2:20 PM

It's a very American expression so I doubt Nadal would use it.

by Anonymousreply 404February 15, 2024 2:23 PM

@ R400

Yeah but the PP is all over some of his other posts.

*weeps into hands*

by Anonymousreply 405February 15, 2024 3:45 PM

R405 this is the path we need to be encouraging young Camilo to follow!

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by Anonymousreply 406February 15, 2024 4:20 PM

^ well, I think that may be his brother but I concur wholeheartedly with the general direction of your post!

by Anonymousreply 407February 15, 2024 4:25 PM

FINISH HIM TALLON!

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by Anonymousreply 408February 15, 2024 4:33 PM

Nadal was asked about gay players.

"Q: If there is a homosexual tennis player?

Nadal: "In my Academy there will be no problems, in the country [Saudi Arabia] I don't know. The problem is that this happens but the reality is that I am going to try to prevent it from happening. Things cannot be changed from today to tomorrow, the objective is that this is not debated in six, eight or ten years and that I can contribute to ensuring that it is not talked about in a few years. If it doesn't happen, I'll be disappointed."

by Anonymousreply 409February 15, 2024 8:36 PM

Carlos would like an Olympics gold more than a slam:

" I would say the Olympic title. For me it is a dream to bring a medal to my country, to Spain, and winning gold is one of the greatest things that can happen to you in the world of sport in general. This year, if you gave me a choice, I would say that I will keep the Olympic gold... although I would like to win both, I'm not going to lie to you either”

by Anonymousreply 410February 15, 2024 8:54 PM

bye, Legz

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by Anonymousreply 411February 15, 2024 9:10 PM

Andy Roddick is arguing with people on twitter/X that gun rights should be limited and have more controls.

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by Anonymousreply 412February 15, 2024 9:13 PM

Good for Roddick.

by Anonymousreply 413February 15, 2024 9:56 PM

Naomi played well but lost
.she’s finding some sort of groove —let’s see what happens.

by Anonymousreply 414February 15, 2024 11:17 PM

Osaka won 2 matches - which, I guess, is an improvement on winning 1 match. Garcia obviously choked (I watched that shitshow). Pliskova hasn't been playing well either and will probably get steamrolled by Swiatek.

My conclusion is that Osaka has a long way to go.

by Anonymousreply 415February 15, 2024 11:22 PM

Now sure I ever pegged Roddick for a guy who would grow into an enlightened adult, and that may be on me. He seems like a lovely guy in some ways.

He also supports the gays.

by Anonymousreply 416February 15, 2024 11:49 PM

Rapper and dilettante tennis player Corentin Moutet using every gamesmanship trick in the book to try to eke out a win: interrupting his opponent, Mariano Navone, in the middle of his serve (Justine made me do it!), contesting any and every decision of the chair empire, flexing himself when he's supposed to have been serving for half a minute, abusing the clock at changes of end, leaving the court, speaking and shrieking in the middle of a point, asking a maxi bottle of Pepsi, shamelessly plugging the brand to everyone in the public, then spilling the content of said bottle near the service lines to slow the serves of his opponent (they're playing on clay) and to help his own drop shots, serving underhanded, serving with regular forehands, serving with regular backhands, pretending to be injured, crying, chanting, raging, you name it, he did it. JIMBO, COME OUT OF THIS BODY! I have no idea why Navone came to the net to shake his hand.

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by Anonymousreply 417February 16, 2024 12:02 AM

I’z rapper too!

by Anonymousreply 418February 16, 2024 12:06 AM

Will Giron be in Indian Wells? I'm doing 3 days and hope to see him.

by Anonymousreply 419February 16, 2024 6:15 AM

Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle recounts terrifying Super Bowl experience: "I've been grabbed, harassed incessantly"

"Been grabbed, groped, harassed": Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle bursts into tears in Super Bowl stadium bathroom; shares "scary" experience

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by Anonymousreply 420February 16, 2024 6:30 AM

Yes, R419, along with almost everyone else.

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by Anonymousreply 421February 16, 2024 10:36 AM

An 18-year-old Romanian player has told a Romanian outlet that she attended the Mouratoglou Academy from 12-years-old and they get given PEDs by physical trainers and doctors. She says that players and parents have to agree to take the substance by signing a paper.

I think it's kind of obvious reading in between the lines that Halep wants to blame Mouratoglou but if she signed an agreement she's not going to be able to come out and say it because he'll have that showing that she knew what she was taking and that she agreed to it..

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by Anonymousreply 422February 16, 2024 11:05 AM

It doesn't get any oilier than Mouratoglou.

by Anonymousreply 423February 16, 2024 11:34 AM

A drug-taking contract? With a 12 year old?

I hope you can appreciate how utterly ridiculous this sounds. Try harder.

by Anonymousreply 424February 16, 2024 11:37 AM

Carlitos over Camilo in straights :-(

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by Anonymousreply 425February 16, 2024 11:48 AM

Adios ...

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by Anonymousreply 426February 16, 2024 11:56 AM

Tiafoe eeked out a nail biter last night in straight set, tie breakers! Whew!!

by Anonymousreply 427February 16, 2024 1:34 PM

The AO is considering switching the women's and men's final days - the reasoning is that men's matches go on for longer and people have to work the next day. Though, wouldn't that mean the men get less resting time before the final?

by Anonymousreply 428February 16, 2024 2:24 PM

Pavs has so many tattoos now. Including a lightning strike behind her ear and hand tattoos. Well, I suppose she's never going to get an office job anyway.

by Anonymousreply 429February 16, 2024 2:26 PM

The LAPD wont hire her


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by Anonymousreply 430February 16, 2024 4:36 PM

"The AO is considering switching the women's and men's final days - the reasoning is that men's matches go on for longer and people have to work the next day. Though, wouldn't that mean the men get less resting time before the final?"

If the schedule stayed the same, yes. But they could alter the overall tournament schedule. For example, they now start on Sunday. Generally, they play one half of the draw (for men and women) one day, followed by the other half the next day for most of the tournament - to the best of their ability; weather can fuck it up. At some point, the two halves get unequal rest - usually between the QFs and SFs - where players from one half will get two days rest before the SF, the other half only one day.

They could just have the first Sunday be all men. I don't think they could get through all 64 matches, but combined with the second day of play, they could, in theory, get through the men's first round. And from there they could probably get it so that they're on the current women's schedule so that they'd play the men's semis on Thursday of the second week, followed by the final on Saturday.

The "people back to work" thing wouldn't be as big of a deal if they played a daytime final. But, they've moved it to night for a number of years; I assume for better ratings.

by Anonymousreply 431February 16, 2024 5:45 PM

I noticed Halap mentioned above. If it hasn't already been mentioned; she's also suing some "health supplement" company for not disclosing that there was the banned substance in her supplement, or that they allowed the banned substance to cross-contaminate the supplement she took.

With how firm of a stance they've took with Halap, she seems like she's just grasping at straws. But who knows.

by Anonymousreply 432February 16, 2024 5:54 PM

One extra note to my AO scheduling Ted Talk above. They play the first round over three days now. So, it's not one half of the draw on Sunday and then the other half on Monday and then on to the second round for everyone on Tuesday. Tuesday can have some second round matches, but they're still also finishing the first round. By adding the first Sunday, it allows more breathing room in the schedule.

by Anonymousreply 433February 16, 2024 6:03 PM

R432 Feels like smoke and mirrors. What are the chances a Canadian nutrition supplements company would have their products tainted with roxadustat? Roxadustat is a drug that can increase haemoglobin and the production of red blood cells (similar to EPO), building endurance. And there's that how the ITIA said its tribunal accepted Halep’s argument she had taken a contaminated supplement, but found the amounts she had ingested did not explain the concentration of Roxadustat in her urine sample provided at the US Open on 29 August 2022.

She's a cunt for doing this to this Canadian company to try to manage her PR for people who don't pay attention.

by Anonymousreply 434February 16, 2024 6:12 PM

I think she's tremendous

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by Anonymousreply 435February 16, 2024 6:29 PM

Sharapova "fought" her suspension a little, but I'm not sure she ever denied taking the substance; rather she was angling for a shorter suspension. Anyway, Sharapova's substance was actually legal for most of her career, but then went on the banned substances list near the end of her career. She didn't accomplish anything of note during the time it was banned. And once she exhausted the appeals process she just did the suspension and didn't say much about it during that time - if I'm remembering correctly.

by Anonymousreply 436February 16, 2024 6:34 PM

She needs Help!

by Anonymousreply 437February 16, 2024 6:34 PM

Speaking of doping bans, Jenson Brooksy will return next month (he missed 3 drug tests in 1 year)

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by Anonymousreply 438February 16, 2024 6:39 PM

Brooksby can be entertaining to watch play, but I can't say that I've missed him. In fact, until I read R438's post, I forgot he's been out.

by Anonymousreply 439February 16, 2024 6:42 PM

Brooksby is highly slappable. He comes across as a priggish, peevish, snivelling brat.

by Anonymousreply 440February 16, 2024 6:48 PM

And creepy.

by Anonymousreply 441February 16, 2024 6:49 PM

I'd assume there's no protected ranking for bans. He's not even listed on ATP Live rankings, so he has zero points. So he'd need wildcards even into Challengers (if not challengers qualifying). Will any ATP tour events throw him a wild card into the main draw or qualifying. Is he going to play Futures?

by Anonymousreply 442February 16, 2024 6:56 PM

[quote] He comes across as a priggish

Milos Raonic cones across as piggish.

by Anonymousreply 443February 16, 2024 7:01 PM

My sexuality is Tallon Griekspoor's muscular forearmz.

He bundles out Ruuuuuusssuuuuuuvuuuuuuori to make the Semis in Rotterdam.

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by Anonymousreply 444February 16, 2024 8:26 PM

Former player Michael Stich was watching the Griekspoor - Ruusuvuori match....with a limp wrist

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by Anonymousreply 445February 16, 2024 8:37 PM

Tallon seriously needs to teach Mikey his forearm workout. Stiffen up that wrist!

by Anonymousreply 446February 16, 2024 8:44 PM

Ruby goes down to Demon in Rotterdam

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by Anonymousreply 447February 16, 2024 9:00 PM

Wublev

by Anonymousreply 448February 16, 2024 9:13 PM

Yeah, I'm jealous of the GF, too, but she sure seems to be helping Our Tommy feel his BDE self out there. Highlight reel from his match against Thompson has some brilliant shotmaking.

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by Anonymousreply 449February 16, 2024 9:31 PM

Basis white boy^ zzzz

by Anonymousreply 450February 16, 2024 10:01 PM

Basic, too âŹ†ïž

by Anonymousreply 451February 16, 2024 10:01 PM

I still want to know if he's MAGA. Because I'm just that petty.

by Anonymousreply 452February 16, 2024 11:43 PM

R452, past threads have indicated he is not.

by Anonymousreply 453February 16, 2024 11:45 PM

Thank, R453. Good for him.

by Anonymousreply 454February 16, 2024 11:57 PM

Berrettini working out.

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by Anonymousreply 455February 17, 2024 12:04 AM

Sad night for mi Tomy.

He's forced to retire with a leg injury at the end of the second sewt against Jarry.

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by Anonymousreply 456February 17, 2024 7:29 AM

Doha final today is Swiatek (1) v. Rybakina (3) The surface is slow for a hard court and Swiatek is fresher so I'd pick her to win but Rybakina has a 3-1 HtH over Swiatek so she's certainly capable of it.

by Anonymousreply 457February 17, 2024 7:35 AM

Bad luck for Alcaraz. I'm sure he'd much rather play Etcheverry than Jarry, who has troubled him in the past. With the form Alcaraz is in I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he loses, no joke.

by Anonymousreply 458February 17, 2024 7:45 AM

Granny V and Woz receive Indian Wells wild cards

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by Anonymousreply 459February 17, 2024 10:10 AM

Go, Granny

by Anonymousreply 460February 17, 2024 11:39 AM

The Demon downs Young Grigor and plants himself firmly into the ATP Top 10 at #9. Makes me laugh at all the so-called expert pundits who were saying he'd never get there.

Bonus: Citybus has now crashed out of the Top 10 after Daddy won yesterday.

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by Anonymousreply 461February 17, 2024 3:43 PM

Demon is in great form. Good for him.

by Anonymousreply 462February 17, 2024 3:50 PM

Go Rybot!!

by Anonymousreply 463February 17, 2024 4:16 PM

Iga beats Rybakina in straights.

by Anonymousreply 464February 17, 2024 5:53 PM

Appreciation for Buenos Aires Semi-Finalist, Federico Coria, serving up the legendary black undies / white shorts combination

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by Anonymousreply 465February 17, 2024 8:13 PM

Women and children wear undies—just so you know

by Anonymousreply 466February 17, 2024 8:20 PM

Our Sweet, Dumb Tommy is rolling over Tiafoe in Delray Beach.

The other SF features Daddy and Giron of the Ginormous Ass.

by Anonymousreply 467February 17, 2024 8:55 PM

I didn't expect Tiafoe to beat Paul today given their respective forms. But, this beatdown is a disappointing result by Francis.

by Anonymousreply 468February 17, 2024 9:07 PM

yeah, it was a beatdown

by Anonymousreply 469February 17, 2024 9:18 PM

Let’s hope Marcos can give Fritz a beatdown too.

by Anonymousreply 470February 17, 2024 10:44 PM

Jarry didn't tarry. Straight sets win over Carlitos... who has definitely lost his mojo.

by Anonymousreply 471February 17, 2024 11:05 PM

Carlitos does not seem to care very much about tennis lately. He is way too casual. I wonder if a split from Ferrero is soon to take place

by Anonymousreply 472February 17, 2024 11:47 PM

Damn it Rybot! Poor girl was doing fine until that shin injury

by Anonymousreply 473February 17, 2024 11:56 PM

Giron vs Daddy Fritz on TC now.

by Anonymousreply 474February 18, 2024 2:11 AM

Guy-Ron.

by Anonymousreply 475February 18, 2024 4:12 AM

The guy in OP’s picture - is his junk really that big that he needs to be constantly rearranging it.

by Anonymousreply 476February 18, 2024 6:07 AM

Well Daddy had no trouble getting by Giron.

Daddy Team or Our Dumb, Sweet Tommy Team?

by Anonymousreply 477February 18, 2024 11:37 AM

Sinner inc. or De Minaur at Rotterdam?

by Anonymousreply 478February 18, 2024 12:35 PM

Dumb, Sweet Tommy Team

Demon Team

...and not forgetting Diaz Acosta Team in Buenos Aires

by Anonymousreply 479February 18, 2024 1:44 PM

Il Gingio up a set and a break on Demon

by Anonymousreply 480February 18, 2024 4:37 PM

Sinner wins. DeMiñaur had plenty of chances but Sinner played the important points better. Is it me or did Sinner look a little off? Tired? BTW, his trainer was looking mighty delicious.

by Anonymousreply 481February 18, 2024 4:54 PM

I was thinking exactly the same thing, r481. Sinner was looking less than perfectly tuned, and was even looking a bit gaunt.

Still, he’s had a great run, and he’s now the highest-ever ranked Italian—he’ll be n. 3 on Monday. I wonder how much higher he can go.

by Anonymousreply 482February 18, 2024 6:30 PM

I think Sinner's nailed on to take the no. 1 spot within the next 12 months. NoVaxxx focus will be on the Olympics and I expect he'll play even fewer tournaments than usual this year. Unless Alcaraz can turn things round quickly he'll start to slide down as he has a lot of ranking points to defend in the first half of this year.

Medvedev is looking strong, but h;'s already dropped behind Sinner. No-one else on the horizon is going to challenge immediately for the Top 4 spots.

by Anonymousreply 483February 18, 2024 6:35 PM

🧐😜

by Anonymousreply 484February 18, 2024 6:54 PM

Australia and the US face headwinds in getting the Grand Slams to cooperate in a proposed revamping of pro tennis


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by Anonymousreply 485February 18, 2024 7:47 PM

Go Jannik!

by Anonymousreply 486February 18, 2024 8:42 PM

Hometown boy, Facundo Diaz Acosta, beats down Jarry in straight sets in Buenos Aires. He was in the tournament as a Wildcard.

Bit of a fairytale story there.

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by Anonymousreply 487February 18, 2024 8:56 PM

And FDA did it without losing a set in the tournament. When's the last time a wild card accomplished that?

by Anonymousreply 488February 18, 2024 9:01 PM

Tommy and Daddy postponed to tomorrow b/c of rain.

by Anonymousreply 489February 18, 2024 9:35 PM

Cutie Mektic wins yet ANOTHER dubs title with a new partner.

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by Anonymousreply 490February 18, 2024 9:46 PM

Not an oil painting, but good runs for both!

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by Anonymousreply 491February 18, 2024 9:49 PM

[quote]Mektic wins yet ANOTHER dubs title with a new partner.

They've played together before and won the ATP Finals in 2020

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by Anonymousreply 492February 18, 2024 9:59 PM

Has De Minaur won any tournaments (yes, I know, I am too lazy to look it up)? He kind of makes me think of Lleyton Hewitt who was also a hard-worker.

by Anonymousreply 493February 18, 2024 10:00 PM

Yeah, I was too lazy to look it up, R491. Makes sense. I only remember him with Pavic and the umpteen titles they won.

by Anonymousreply 494February 18, 2024 10:03 PM

Seven titles, R493

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by Anonymousreply 495February 18, 2024 10:09 PM

Sorta looks like Harmon’s ex, the ex-Giant.

by Anonymousreply 496February 18, 2024 10:14 PM

[quote]Not an oil painting

Oh well, now it is.

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by Anonymousreply 497February 19, 2024 7:39 AM

R488, Raducanu did it at the US Open, and didn’t drop a set in qualifying or the tournament.

by Anonymousreply 498February 19, 2024 7:43 AM

* she wasn't a wild card, she was a qualifier.

by Anonymousreply 499February 19, 2024 9:35 AM

She’s truly the greatest
one-hit wonder of all time. You’ll never see that again.

by Anonymousreply 500February 19, 2024 12:35 PM

Musetti in MELTDOWN!

He crashes out to Zhang in R1 in Doha, taking just 2 games.

by Anonymousreply 501February 19, 2024 3:09 PM

^ maybe he should just do porn

by Anonymousreply 502February 19, 2024 3:46 PM

Carlos was signed by IMG when he was 13. At 16 he made his first main draw at Rio 2020. Hopefully he'll be inspired and play great tennis this week.

Nadal is too injured for tournaments but apparently has plenty of energy for exhibitions. Nadal v. Carlos in Las Vegas, on March 3rd. Check out their packages!

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by Anonymousreply 503February 19, 2024 3:46 PM

lovely Lore

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by Anonymousreply 504February 19, 2024 3:50 PM

Poor Titsy's PP, Paula Badosa. She's crying on court now after losing the first set. :/

by Anonymousreply 505February 19, 2024 3:52 PM

Yikes, another retirement by Badosa. She has the highest number of retirements in the WTA... Usually when she's losing.

by Anonymousreply 506February 19, 2024 3:54 PM

Get a goddamn grip, Paula! You wouldn't catch one of those WTA lezzies turning on the waterworks.,

by Anonymousreply 507February 19, 2024 3:55 PM

Lore bulge

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by Anonymousreply 508February 19, 2024 4:20 PM

🧐

by Anonymousreply 509February 19, 2024 4:54 PM

Shelbayh is hot.

by Anonymousreply 510February 19, 2024 5:16 PM

Daddy off to a hot start, ramming Paul with his long strokes.

by Anonymousreply 511February 19, 2024 6:02 PM

R511 is Our Dear Sweet Tommy pushing back hard against Daddy's aggressive thrusts?

by Anonymousreply 512February 19, 2024 6:20 PM

Not pushing back much yet. Tommy wants to, but he's a little bit flummoxed. It hurts so much, but he wants to keep going and establish himself.

by Anonymousreply 513February 19, 2024 6:26 PM

I think the SkySport UK commentators are tuning in to the DL match commentary:

"Paul need to keep probing if he's to have a chance of coming out on top...."

by Anonymousreply 514February 19, 2024 7:11 PM

Paul adjusting to Fritz's hard play. He's relaxing and getting deeper now.

by Anonymousreply 515February 19, 2024 7:14 PM

Tommy got a little deeper, but just overwhelmed. Couldn't fully get into it and enjoy it before Daddy finished.

by Anonymousreply 516February 19, 2024 7:22 PM

Daddy!

by Anonymousreply 517February 19, 2024 9:16 PM

oops, forgot this

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by Anonymousreply 518February 19, 2024 9:16 PM

The Hulk has had a makeover. Check out her new teeth.

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by Anonymousreply 519February 20, 2024 9:58 AM

And she was bageled in the 3rd set of her opening match
..

by Anonymousreply 520February 20, 2024 12:04 PM

Can you stop with the stupid names? It's juvenile, unfunny, tedious and neither witty nor wise. Honestly, you come across as mentally defective which is probably not your intent.

Thank you in advance from the other 15 posters on this site.

by Anonymousreply 521February 20, 2024 1:44 PM

I don’t mind some of the nicknames. But I agree Hulk is nasty.

by Anonymousreply 522February 20, 2024 1:46 PM

[quote]Can you stop with the stupid names?

We've been through this before. The answer is 'no'.

Feel free to use the "block poster" function if your emotional stability is so threatened by nicknames.

by Anonymousreply 523February 20, 2024 1:48 PM

Young Mensik (who took out Fokina today) is BelAmi-ish, but whoever that is in his box at 1:54 (and, in my fantasies, post-match) is even tastier. But I fear it may be a brother, which is not among my fantasies.

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by Anonymousreply 524February 20, 2024 4:48 PM

Mensik reminds me of 80s hotties Jakob Hlasek and David Wheaton (before he went to the dark side).

by Anonymousreply 525February 20, 2024 5:33 PM

R524. the man at 1:54 is absolutely dreamy

by Anonymousreply 526February 20, 2024 7:16 PM

Sorry to see our Big Jack D lost late last night.

by Anonymousreply 527February 20, 2024 7:21 PM

Monfils beat Van de Zandschlup! Coco got passed Cocciaretto in straight sets but Cocci gave her a run in the second set.

by Anonymousreply 528February 20, 2024 7:28 PM

Botic VDS has another mental breakdown - this time against Monfils.

He gets a mini-break up to have a set point on HIS serve in the second set tie-break... and decides to fire the tennis ball into crowd. As a result he gets a point penalty, and two points later is bundled out. Bye-bye Botic!

by Anonymousreply 529February 20, 2024 7:31 PM

BVDS has always had a bad attitude. Good riddance.

Loving La Monf and Murray getting through today, defying Father Time.

by Anonymousreply 530February 20, 2024 7:38 PM

Hot Daddy’s in a bit of hot water


I know you can “accidentally” like a post, but why was he spending time on Sean Strickland’s X feed?

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by Anonymousreply 531February 20, 2024 7:50 PM

My gawd, did you see that insane rally between Dingleberries and LisaMona in Doha? It was off the chain!

by Anonymousreply 532February 20, 2024 7:52 PM

Honestly, its time for Plotzer to retire; she's just making a fool of herself at this point.

by Anonymousreply 533February 20, 2024 7:53 PM

Ostrichbeak changed his shirt off at the change! I could have died!

by Anonymousreply 534February 20, 2024 7:55 PM

Rumor has it Fingers-1 and Fingers-2 are splitting from their coaches; both at the same time! I think Fingers-2 has to be at least bi.

by Anonymousreply 535February 20, 2024 7:58 PM

PED-erson is definitely on the juice, the way he plays would wear down an elephant in one season!

by Anonymousreply 536February 20, 2024 8:01 PM

Daddy Fritz:

[quote] had to of accidentally liked

Oh, dear.

by Anonymousreply 537February 20, 2024 8:30 PM

[quote]Oh, dear

T. Fritz: [italic]"I was basically mid panic attack so wasn’t really focused on typos"[/italic]

by Anonymousreply 538February 20, 2024 8:44 PM

Well good for Daddy for disavowing it. If anyone has any evidence that he's homophobic, let's see the receipts.

by Anonymousreply 539February 20, 2024 9:11 PM

If Strickland bit the dust, I bet not a single tear would be shed.

by Anonymousreply 540February 20, 2024 9:22 PM

Daddy must have some kind of cock to land that bimbo. Good for him (and her)!

by Anonymousreply 541February 20, 2024 9:29 PM

Um... who are the Fingers? I can't keep up.

by Anonymousreply 542February 21, 2024 12:15 AM

Taylor is dead to me heretofore.

by Anonymousreply 543February 21, 2024 1:05 AM

[quote]Um... who are the Fingers? I can't keep up.

Fingers? He's also known on Datalounge as FleaCloset; c'mon keep up

by Anonymousreply 544February 21, 2024 1:08 AM

Alcaraz retires. He rolled his ankle. It looked very bad but he played a whole game after.

by Anonymousreply 545February 21, 2024 1:18 AM

Mariano Navone, the Gabriel Garcia Bernal doppelganger with a tantalizing walk, takes out Coria in Rio and enters the top100.

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by Anonymousreply 546February 21, 2024 4:06 AM

What's tantalizing about Mariano Navone's walk?

by Anonymousreply 547February 21, 2024 4:09 AM

Will Alcaraz be well enough to play his exhibition against Nadal?

by Anonymousreply 548February 21, 2024 4:22 AM

You'll see firsthand if you watch any of his Rio matches. I couldn't find any good footage to illustrate, but it's a strut with chest and ass out that emphasizes what he's got.

by Anonymousreply 549February 21, 2024 4:23 AM

R549 is in response to R547.

by Anonymousreply 550February 21, 2024 4:25 AM

The Daddy-Tommy commentary got me horny. You fuckers!

by Anonymousreply 551February 21, 2024 5:12 AM

Oh boy. I'm not sure what Daddy meant but I'm one who constantly checks to make sure I didn't accidentally like anything a I scroll and this is like my worst nightmare. To be fair most of the American players have always been pro gay since Andy Roddick who is openly pro marriage equality.

by Anonymousreply 552February 21, 2024 5:17 AM

Woon.

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by Anonymousreply 553February 21, 2024 7:54 AM

"Lucky" for Rio that Carlos just happened to draw the Brazilian journeyman in the first round and allow him to advance in 10 minutes. Carlos collectes his appearance fees and now he's off to Vegas to play Rafa for some unholy, and unpublished amount of money. They all complain about the length of the tour yet they fill every free week with a money grabbing exhibition. Soon, instead of GS we'll be comparing ticket sales to determine who's best.

Rafa doesn't play Wimbledon but plays with Roger. He doesn't play USOpen, or something, flies all over SA with Ruud. Now he's in Vegas and has plans with the Saudi's, with the others. And zero plans to stay home with his wife.

by Anonymousreply 554February 21, 2024 9:36 AM

1st picture of baby Rafa. You can almost imagine the turkey baster that brought these crazy kids together. Que pasion!

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by Anonymousreply 555February 21, 2024 10:43 AM

Was he thinking about his ankle or was he thinking about Las Vegas? He even looks ashamed, que verguenza.

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by Anonymousreply 556February 21, 2024 11:06 AM

R546, Navone could be GGB's double! Good catch.

Poor Carlitos. How many millions does he lose if he can't 'compete' in Vegas?

by Anonymousreply 557February 21, 2024 11:10 AM

moar Mariano

not so much like GGB here, but I wanna see more

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by Anonymousreply 558February 21, 2024 11:12 AM

siente galletas?

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by Anonymousreply 559February 21, 2024 11:13 AM

In Buenos Aires, the winner's check wask 97k, Carlos appearance fee was 900k. I wonder what Rio had to pay him? If it was the same, it would be 450k dollars a point.

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by Anonymousreply 560February 21, 2024 11:47 AM

[quote] You can almost imagine the turkey baster that brought these crazy kids together.

The turkey baster sailed up her Corinthian canal.

by Anonymousreply 561February 21, 2024 3:00 PM

Mighty Mensik mauls Misery in 3 tie-break sets

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by Anonymousreply 562February 21, 2024 4:58 PM

Rune and slimy Mouratoglou are working together again

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by Anonymousreply 563February 21, 2024 8:19 PM

I just had a look at Mouratoglou's academy website and it seems very expensive but looks like an extensive business with various tennis camps, resort accommodation, golf, language teaching, etc.

He advertises these current professional players: Tsitsipas, Rune, Gauff, Popyrin and the Fruhvirtova sisters.

Serena is mentioned of course but 0 mention of Halep.

by Anonymousreply 564February 21, 2024 8:27 PM

Fils get BAGELED by the 17 year old Fonseca in Rio

Is Fils the New Mussetti?

Is the New Next Gen flopping even harder and faster than the Old Next Gen?

by Anonymousreply 565February 21, 2024 8:38 PM

Thinking more about Mouratoglou, I am guessing that his business model is to offer top players special services in exchange for his being their mentor or coach. He always makes sure to wear a shirt with his academy's logo on it and to appear in their boxes. That then impresses people who buy his tennis camps and other services.

Also I just found out that supposedly he dated Serena? That's a bit of a red flag because I've read books about tennis that talk about how some coaches try to get players emotionally/sexually attached to them so that they get to keep their position.

by Anonymousreply 566February 21, 2024 9:04 PM

and Fonseca is up a break @ 5-3 in the 2nd

by Anonymousreply 567February 21, 2024 9:04 PM

Meanwhile a resurgent Monfils takes out ZZZ to meet Humbert in the quarters.

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by Anonymousreply 568February 21, 2024 9:05 PM

Fils out.

Poor Misery. How long is he going to keep doing this?

by Anonymousreply 569February 21, 2024 9:17 PM

R565, the New Next Gen includes Fonseca and Mensik, who both triumphed today, so I would say "no" to your question. Sadly, Fils is just having an abysmally dismal South American clay court swing.

by Anonymousreply 570February 21, 2024 9:21 PM

R569 Misery doesn't want to have to spend time with his family.

by Anonymousreply 571February 21, 2024 9:25 PM

With the Sunshine Double coming up on hard courts and the post-AO European indoor/Mideast swing, I don't get why Fils even went to South America. I guess his one title is on clay, but he never struck me as one of those clay-court specialist, clay-is-my-favorite-surface types. What's to be gained by this? There's plenty of clay court tennis to be played during the lead up to the French. Even after Wimbledon there's clay court tournaments going on.

by Anonymousreply 572February 21, 2024 11:58 PM

R571 so Misery doesn't love company?

by Anonymousreply 573February 22, 2024 6:32 AM

^^^^

try the veal!

by Anonymousreply 574February 22, 2024 11:38 AM

Nadal charging 150k dollars for private lesson. Alcaraz says his ankle is fine "see you in Indian Wells". I guess he forgot about Las Vegas

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by Anonymousreply 575February 22, 2024 1:48 PM

ugh

Rafa is coming off as REALLY greedy. WTF?? Is he envious of Roger's billion, or just has an insatiable appetite for coin?

by Anonymousreply 576February 22, 2024 1:58 PM

How many of you would turn down being able to make $150k in a hour (or whatever it is but it's probably in that ballpark) if you were able to? If there are idiots willing to pay that...

by Anonymousreply 577February 22, 2024 4:22 PM

^^^ it's ugly and unseemly and reflects badly on him and the sport

this is a guy who has made $135 million in prize money ALONE and multiples of that from endorsements

by Anonymousreply 578February 22, 2024 4:27 PM

Right, R577. It's not like he's grifting poor and working families. It's the same sort of people who climb Everest for clout - they want to show off their lesson or their kid's lesson to other people in their crowd. And, there's probably some rich genuine Rafa superfans too.

by Anonymousreply 579February 22, 2024 4:28 PM

Here's another story: some journalists investigated On running shoes and found that for the model called "The Roger Advantage", co-created with tennis star Roger Federer, On pays $20.50 to the manufacturers in Vietnam, and sells them online for $218 which is a lot higher a profit margin than for companies like Adidas.

But if people will pay it when there are lots of cheaper alternatives out there...

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by Anonymousreply 580February 22, 2024 4:29 PM

Also, Patrick Mouratoglou charges $7,500 for a private lesson. I'm not even kidding.

by Anonymousreply 581February 22, 2024 4:33 PM

R580 imagine what Roger could get for his underwear!

by Anonymousreply 582February 22, 2024 4:37 PM

Magnificent Mensik now takes out RUBLEV!

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by Anonymousreply 583February 22, 2024 4:48 PM

R581, but that price includes “supplements.”

by Anonymousreply 584February 22, 2024 4:58 PM

Rafa's $150k is targeted at the ridiculously wealthy-never-had-to-think-about-money crowd. Think Saudi royals, billionaire offspring, and the like.

by Anonymousreply 585February 22, 2024 5:02 PM

The super rich are the only ones who are likely to take up Rafa on as personal trainer.

by Anonymousreply 586February 22, 2024 5:06 PM

Djere and Lajovic are playing each other in a hot and steamy Los Cabos.

Both are absolutely drenched in sweat. Clothing clinging to their bodies - nothing left to the imagination.

It's a sight for sore eyes.

by Anonymousreply 587February 22, 2024 7:22 PM

*Soz. They're in Rio not Los Cabos!

by Anonymousreply 588February 22, 2024 7:48 PM

Lovely Laslo link pls

by Anonymousreply 589February 22, 2024 8:31 PM

R589 "Suck it while you're down there"

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by Anonymousreply 590February 22, 2024 8:54 PM

Mensik over Ruby in Doha!

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by Anonymousreply 591February 22, 2024 8:58 PM

new thread here

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by Anonymousreply 592February 22, 2024 9:43 PM

Citybus

by Anonymousreply 593February 22, 2024 10:44 PM

Legz

by Anonymousreply 594February 22, 2024 10:44 PM

Legz+

by Anonymousreply 595February 22, 2024 10:44 PM

Misery

by Anonymousreply 596February 22, 2024 10:45 PM

Big Foe

by Anonymousreply 597February 22, 2024 10:45 PM

Peppa Pig

by Anonymousreply 598February 22, 2024 10:45 PM

Gironass

by Anonymousreply 599February 22, 2024 10:46 PM

Daddy Fritz

by Anonymousreply 600February 22, 2024 10:46 PM
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