The Gays and Tennis, Part 178 -- Down to the wire in Oz

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God, Novak is just so easy to dislike. Smarmy asshole.

R2 I switch off the moment he wants me a match. Can't stand th shit-eating smirk. All his pleasure seems to be derived from getting another one over on the 'haters' - none from any genuine joy from an achievement.

* he wins a match

I am beginning to wonder about Juan Carlos Ferrero as a coach. To me, Alcaraz could have won today's match if he had had better coaching to make the necessary adjustments, especially with respect to serve returns. Also, Alcaraz seem so unfocused and even rattled at times, and he seemed to lose confidence in his abilities. Meanwhile, his team was right there at courtside, watching him flounder.

Excellent gif OP! That's a lot of adjusting going on there. Very hot.

Thanks for the new thread, OP.

R5, Alvarez didn't seem to ask his coaching box for help or even interact with them much. That's a big change from his previous matches. In the long run he has to rely on his own judgment.

Nole

R5 I think Carlos should see this year out with Ferrero -and see if he can address these weaknesses. It might be a question of adding the the team, rather than changing completely. Sometimes, you throw the baby out with the bath water. Look at the clusterfuck of Rune's past 2 years... only to revert back to his original coach.

I weep for Carlos. Much in the same way I weep for FAA.

Help us Jannik. You’re our only hope.

Why doesn't the OP ever put one of the gals pics ????

Is that a random person in OP's picture or famous player?

Carlos is so bad mentally

[quote]Why doesn't the OP ever put one of the gals pics ????

I nearly opted for this pic. For some reason, I liked the one I chose a little more.

[quote]mentally

mennally

Mopsy Team or Bi-Lo Team?

Demon Team or Il Gingio Team?

LOL

R19 definitely not the photo I was thinking

Was Carlos at one poi t mocking Novax fake injury, during the changeover, end of 3rd set

R5 agree, something is wrong and it's not Alcaraz's playing

How did Novaxx win this match??? How???. Beginning of second set, it looked like Alcaraz had the match and old man Novaxx was wobbling around

I suspect novaxx will wothdraw fro. AO . He k ows only native Carloswill succumb to his trickery and he can't get away with these shenanigans when playing Zcerev or Sinner. Alcaraz is too nice, too gullible, too naive

R24, it’s true, he might withdraw, but Djokovic has an advanced catalogue of dark arts. It goes far beyond MTOs. During last night’s match he consistently varied his playing style and Alcarez couldn’t adjust quickly enough. If Djokovic was a few years younger he’d figure out how to defeat Sinner. It’s too big an ask now.

Poor Demon is 0-9 against Sinner. Well, maybe the 10th time is the charm.

[quote] How did Novaxx win this match??? How???.

CREATINA!

Ferrero and Alcaraz must've had a lovers' spat right before the match.

There's a rumor Sinner has pneumonia

^^^^

courtesy of Novaxx, no doubt

Sonego team

Il Gingio team (although I prefer Demon. I just want Novaxx to be defeated.)

Thanks so very much for asking. r18!

Tippy Turtle team or Slitolina G.E.M.S. Life team?

Navarro team or Svee-I-tek team?

I know I probably shouldn't bother anyone with this question, but why is Madison Keys "Tippy Turtle"?

And I'll go with the Ukrainian Mrs. Monfils - and as her one true fan on DL, Ms. Swiatek. I'm not feeling very patriotic these days.

Navarro team only because I dislike Iga more

Mrs Monfils Team

[quote] why is Madison Keys "Tippy Turtle"?

Because her face resembles that of Tippy Turtle.

Tippy:

Madison:

Thank you R35 & R36!

I guess if it's good for the Latvian Peppa Pig, it's good for the American turtle.

Which white ATP players have yellow skin?

Say what you like about Djokovic, his focus and mentality is A1. When I watch him, he always seems able to go into a focused space when playing. Can you teach that? I don't know, there's probably a limit to what sports psychologists can achieve. He definitely takes certain performance enhancing drugs though. Likely something akin to speed which has been used for focus by soldiers.

Anyone watching doubles? There's some really great shot making, and fun points.

It’s doubles match.

I’ve been out of the tennis loop for a long time now but have gotten back into it this and last week with the Australian Open.

I see that there are “coaches’” pods on court for each player - is this something new? All that I remember was that players were penalised if the umpire saw that they were getting coaching from their coaches, usually sitting in the stands.

Was there a change in rules and the ATP or whatever gave in to reality and made courtside coaching OK?

"The ITA in October announced more relaxed rules surrounding the coaching players are allowed to receive during matches. Under the new rules, coaches are allowed to communicate with players verbally or via hand signals at any time — except during live points."

So the AO is the first slam trying this out. They have a screen with player stats in there too.

It’s the happy slam!

R43 thanks mate!

[quote] and as her one true fan on DL, Ms. Swiatek.

No you're not the only one. I’m also a big fan.

She-Hulk vs. Svee final?

R39, I agree about Djokovic's ability to focus, and I think it's also his skillful managing of the ebbs and flows of a match. He's very adept at rationing his energy, going into a higher gear at those crucial times to seize the momentum of a match.

He also absorbs energy from the very air around him and the water he ingests.

Shot of the tournament from Sonego!

[quote]Why doesn't the OP ever put one of the gals pics ????

I'm not the OP but this is a gay site and we don't want to have to look at females. We want to see cock and ass. OP does an excellent job of selecting the image for these threads. Although I still remember the thread which had Margaret Court as the linked image in it (she a nasty, homophobic cunt who loathes gay people if you don't know who she is). That was very unpleasant having to look at that cunt for weeks on end.

We want to see male cock and ass. No females R13.

You don’t speak for me, R51, when you talk about “we”.

Women, start your own thread. "The Lesbians and Tennis, Part 1," you might call it.

[quote] Although I still remember the thread which had Margaret Court as the linked image in it

I think I started that thread. I also post "jump scare" photos of a shirtless Djokovic from time to time.

Ahhh it was you - you're very naughty R54. Margaret Court indeed! I bloody HATE those shirtless Djokovic pics because he's such a batshit crazy cunt and so gross!

Go to Reddit or some other lesbian site R52. There are plenty of them. This is a gay homosexual website and we want cock 24/7/365 and we want lots of it. This thread is called "The Gays and Tennis" and is a long standing DL tradition. R53 has an excellent suggestion for you.

PS - who is that in OP's gif?

R51/R56, his last name is in the file name of the linked pic. He is Tomas Machac aka Legz+ around these parts. He reminds me of dwarf actor Peter Dinklage.

[quote] I bloody HATE those shirtless Djokovic pics because he's such a batshit crazy cunt and so gross!

That’s why I do it. I know many on these threads find him gross. I find him repulsive as well. One must confront and acknowledge that which one finds abhorrent in order to become stronger.

[quote] That was very unpleasant having to look at that cunt for weeks on end.

I think I posted the Margaret Court thread between majors, so it was relatively slow. I have my settings with link previews disabled. Thus no Margaret and her turkey-like neck for weeks after finding the right picture.

Thanks R57! I was looking at the crotch action and didn't even notice the file name.

He is very crotchy. Totally approve. Yes you're right - I can 100% see the facial likeness between Machac and Dinklage.

Lorenzo makes it interesting - takes the third set

I’m a gay man, you fucking halfwit R55. And I'll reiterate - you don’t speak for me.

One time someone started a thread with a picture of Peppa and someone who doesn't follow tennis came in and asked if she really was a tennis player. That was quite funny.

Becker looking red faced and puffy on Eurosport - probably back on the booze.

[bold]Gay men don't want to look at women on a gay website R61[/bold]. End of story. Fuck you for calling me a halfwit too cunt.

De Minaur, Sinner, Shelton, Djokovic, Zverev: assuming they aren't rich and famous, which would you fuck? Or all of them .

R65 De Minaur - nice bod, face OK, and sunny personality.

All the others are either (or both) fug and psycho.

Mopsy and Demon. I'd hit both either or both.

Demon has an adorable personality and a hawt body. Mopsy's body is insane.

....

Oh, dear. Il Gingio mopped the floor with Demon 3, 2 and 1.

You’re a dinosaur aren’t you, R64?

Gurls, gurls ...

So, after warching the game of Sinner today: It doesn't matter who survives, Zverev or Djokovic.

Sinner will kill them in the final.

Il Syringio!

R72 I hope and pray so - both a Novaxx 25th slam or The RFC becoming a Slam winner would result in them being even more obnoxious than they are already.

And that's saying something.

I am still team Zverev. But he really has to play more constant than in his previous games.

Is there a lower bar than having to choose either Team RFC or Team Novaxx?

I can't believe Carlos fell for Novak's "medical issue" BS again. I'm not saying Novak could not have won anyway, but this is like Cincy 2023 where Novak plays up injury/illness and and Carlos really becomes mentally unglued.

I'm really glad I didn't stay up for the Sinner match v. Demon - yikes. I wish one women's semi was during the day, so I wouldn't have to stay up so late (if I do).

I'm really not a Sinner fan, but credit where credit it due. The guy is a beast. He's improved from an already high level and he can destroy very good players.

Where did you get that Legz+ gif, OP?

RFC team

or

Novaxx team.

[quote]Where did you get that Legz+ gif?

It was originally posted in the LPSG tennis players thread

Murder-Suicide Team!

I’d also fuck the Demon. Find him verrry hot plus he looks like he’d be a good time. Lucky Katie Boulter.

I already have an Olympic gold—far more prestigious than any Grand Slam tournament!

^^So do we, yet no one will remember us.

I'm not necessarily a fan of Sinner but if it wasn't for him Zverev would be world #1 and Novaxx would be marching towards another Aussie Open victory so I appreciate the work he does for us.

Everyone dislikes the rude, dismissive, unprofessional Aussie on-court interviewers.

Ben doesn't speak for everyone. I enjoyed the song lampooning Novaxx.

Tony Jones is a known fool, but he really didn't mean any harm with his heckling of Novak. It's his brand of cringe inducing humour. Nobody laughs with him, but rather at him. Aussies are known for taking the absolute piss out of everybody - it's basically how we show we care. However, I really liked Shelton's comment. I do think our broadcasters need to step up professionally and stop trying so hard to get laughs from the crowd. Get facts from the players, interesting quotes. Feature Jelena Dokic more prominently - she's an amazing host and commentator.

ITA re Jelena Dokic - she rocks.

I've never been a fan of Tony Jones but anybody who pisses off Djokovic is fine by me.

Shelton mentioned the on-court interview of Learner Tien. I hadn't watched it before. But it indeed was unprofessional and just weird. The strange interviewer didn't really ask Tien any questions instead he just made weird statments and offered non-sequitors. He then pushed the microphone in Tien's face who had no idea what to say.

R47 who will top who?

R92 so was the Shelton after match interviewer.

First, I had no idea who he was. And I watch a LOT of tennis.

Second, it was bizarre that he said that no one would be rooting for Shelton in the next round. It wasn't offensive or anything. It was just weird. Slightly off.

Doubles final will be a cake-serving Patten / Helliovaara against the Italians Bolleli / Vavassori.

Saw Dokic doing an interview and she's definitely lost a bunch of weight from when I last saw her.

Calvin Betton, Patten and Helliovaara's coach, is a regular on the Tennis Unfiltered podcast and he's hilarious. He really doesn't hold back. He's a typical no-nonsense Northerner but is also very interesting with his insights into the game.

The She-Hulk absolutely bludgeoning Badosa. Compelling stuff...

At least the Keys - Swiatek match has been entertaining.

Sharp end of the third set now, and could go either way.

MADISON!

THAT WAS AWESOME!

Ick. Obviously has a dirty, infected dick. I can smell the shrimp from through the screen.

Tennis threads never disappoint with their thread starting pics. Yummy. Thanks, again, OP.

The Puritans did a real number on R101.

Who's that horny hunk on the bike at OP?

I was so impressed with the way that Keyes held it together toward the end of the match. She kept on falling behind in the third-set tiebreaker but then somehow found a way to edge out Swiatek at the finish line. Good for her! The final between Keyes and Sabalenka could be quite the slugfest.

Keys’ reaction to the amazing win showed everything. The elation, the relief and then the tears of from years of disappointment..

R104, that's Tomas Machac, a Czech player.

Thrilled for Madison. This was a big win.

Her husband is (reluctantly) coaching her, which could be fraught, but she seems happier than ever and her game has improved.

YESSSSSSSSSS MADISON!!!

I teared up for M.K. I'm so happy she won that match

[QUOTE] Her husband is (reluctantly) coaching her, which could be fraught, but she seems happier than ever and her game has improved.

R108 She may be happy, but this arrangement is still highly problematic. I hope the WTA investigates.

I'm so happy for Madison! I can't wait to get home and watch the replay.

I understand the tears. Wasn't it the AO semis last year where she hurt her quad and had to retire? She was playing Paolini, I think.

Iga has been on a downslide pretty much since Osaka almost beat her at whatever tournament that was. I remember the video of her doing her cool down and just bursting into tears.

Tyra Banks was attending the Sabalenka-Badosa match, wearing some sort of monk's habit

R112 That tournament was Wimbledon, and Osaka's last and only win against Swiatek was back in 2019.

Praying to the tennis gods that Sinner will be hoisting the trophy when this is over and Djoko is left to stand 'smugly' beside him

Maddy coming back from 0-40 down in TWO service games in the final set was Herculean. Sheer will to win. That was damn impressive.

R114, no that tournament was Roland Garros

Maddy is so fun to root for. She seems like such a cool chick. I love Saba too.

Going to enjoy this final and really don't care who wins. Though I think I'd love it if Maddy scores an upset and gets that first Slam.

R114, Naomi almost beat Iga at the French, I believe.

Would really love to see Keys win. Regardless, she should be enormously proud of herself so long as she plays her game in the final.

If Tyra was trying to go incognito she chose the wrong outfit.

That Tyra phot reminds me on Mickey Rourke who, in the mid-90s, would come into Gold’s Gym in Hollywood with a winter coat that swallowed him whole and either the hood up or a wool cap… can’t recall.

But he was being conspicuously incognito. Notice me, damn it!

I'll add my vote for having sex with Demon. I bet he's really kind and passionate in bed. Great, great fuck I bet. He's majorly Christian in real life (not in my fantasies), so who knows? But fun to think about.

So glad that the Djokovic/Zverev match will be at a decent hour (10:30 pm) on the East Coast tonight.

You are definitly on the better side.

For us it is 4.30 on Eurosport.

Why does ty ty at r113 look like Darth vader

Tryra is protecting her face from the Australian sun. Its her money maker afterall.

Novaxx team or RFC (A. Zverev) team?

Il Gingio team or Mopsy team?

Rooting for Tippy, but recalling how hard she choked playing against Sloth Stephens in her only other Major final nearly a decade ago does not inspire confidence.

The Keys win was amazing. What a mental effort knowing she has some battle scars from when she's drifted into stretches of UEs at big moments in big matches in the past. Amazing. Keys is so likeable and I'm so happy for her.

Win or lose, I just want to see her play well in the final. She really locked up during her other Slam final v. Sloane Stephens. I think she's got a chance vs. Sabs. I certainly would bet on Sabs and it will be a tall order, but I said the same thing vs. Swiatek.

Go Rat-Faced Cunt! Beat Novaxx.

Daddy Fritz.

He kinda has a FAS thing going on

If he doesn't win, I hope RFC can at least wear Djoko down by stretching it to five gruelling sets.

The same was with Djoko.

Buh-bye, Novaxx!!

Yay! I'm so happy.

I feel so terrible for Novaxx.

Just awful.

Tennis crowds getting worse and worse.

[quote] I feel so terrible for Novaxx.

I, myself, do not.

I am GOAT.

I'm still hoping for Il Gingio to win despite "Nole" being gone. I hope he defeats both Mopsy and that RFC A. Zverev.

R141 it would be a huge upset if he didn't win.

That match really doesn't auger well for The RFC in the final - he's progressively played worse each round - struggled to assert himself for 2 sets against Humbert and for 3 against Tommy. He was really quite fortunate to win that set over Novaxx - who was serving poorly for the first 2 games, and then was clearly hampered physically towards the end of the set.

I'd possibly even favour Shelton against Zverev should he pull a rabbit out of the hat against Sinner.

[quote]Everyone dislikes the rude, dismissive, unprofessional Aussie on-court interviewers.

Channel 9 is the scummiest of all the Oz commercial channels, especially when it comes to sportscasters.

Jannik made Ben look like he can't play tennis. Damn.

I LOVE The boos from the crowd for Novaxx

BOOOOO

Il Gingio thumps Mopsy

Il Gingio v RFC for the trophy!

bye

Cuppa Mopsy

ew, quackery like chiropractors and Djokovic's beliefs. Unless they know something I don't.

Shelton was embarassed by Il Syringio

Who best interviewer at happy slam? Who worst?

So, Djoko says in his presser that 'he may not be back' ... so I'm guessing he basically wants to retire immediately after his next Slam victory where he clinches the title from Margaret Court.... he'll run hisself into the ground trying, but he'll get it at some point...

[quote] where he clinches the title from Margaret Court...

24 major titles, deviants!

R153, super slim chances of another Slam trophy: pushing 40, body breaking down, and it'll be nearly two years without a Slam title before his next opportunity at RG. Tony Jones' little ditty was all too accurate.

R155, Tony Jones was on point. Novaxx is the definition of has-been

Tippy Turtle Team or She-Hulk Team?

Tippy Turtle team. I’m not a fan, but she poured all her effort into her last match, and I wouldn’t be disappointed for her to finally win a major.

carlos must be some pissed that Novaxx didn't succumb to his old-man-itis in their match

That's why I can't rule him out in the next year or two at least. He did win the Olympics. He won over Alcaraz and kept it close with Zverev despite being injured enough that he had to retire. If that injury heals, not a lot of reason he can't keep things close and maybe win another one.

That's one of the hard things about the majors when you get older -- you have to play HARD two or three or four matches in a row, best three out of five. It gets harder to keep the body together.

[italic]Konstantinos Mitsotakis, the son of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and his partner, tennis star Maria Sakkari, were among the distinguished guests at one of the official galas held in Washington, D.C., marking the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States[/italic]

Nole.

wow I would have sworn that Sakkari munched rug

So Maria is MAGA AND non lez?

ew, celebrating Trump's inauguration? Maria, you are dead to me, sorry.

R164 you DL-ers have such bad lezdar. I'll break it down to you: these women are professional athletes. Therefore, they have to be physically strong and active because that's their job. It's their personalities, off-court life and mannerisms you have to look at more. I've never got any lesbian vibes from Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, Coco Gauff or even Sakkari.

[quote]you DL-ers have such bad lezdar

Undoubtedly true. It's more boring than statistics!

The poster who keeps posting that Sabalenka/Badosa are lesbian mystifies me the most because they both seem very straight to me. Both have messy and involved relationships with men. Hell, the married-with-kids dude Sabalenka left for a new hot dude even threw himself off a balcony. As for the on-off Tsitsipas thing, enough said.

Creatina immediatly stole the thunder fro. RFC with that handshake. Rowd was cheering fro Zvereve winning forst set and Novaxx run to the net woth that handshake to sioence the crowd. What a POS he is

As a way to stun the crowd. What an attention whore Crestina is

He cannot bear to lose or face reality that his time is over so he comes off with all these excuses of injury"

He realized RFC will not fall for his hijinks like naive Carlos would so he ran off the court. He is fine nothing is wrong with him

R157, either way/ both

Boooooooo Creatina!

Novaxx is fine. He sends his love

I was lol' ing when crowd booed Novaxx. The egomaniac thought he would get standing ovation but alas Aussie crowd knows better. Love it.

Shut your face RFC, telling crowd off for booing Novaxx. They should have booed his ass too. I hope Il Stringo bludgeoned this woman beater. 6-0, 6-0,6-0

ShapoShelter!

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RIP Whitney!

^^Oops wrong thread

First blow to Maddy - 6-3 first set.

Yay. I got a little bit scared when Sabalenka broke her at 5-2.... Hopefully, Maddy prevails (doubtful, but, very hopeful)

Phew! Maddy has not been broken.....close but no cigar.

And now, Maddy has been broken.

You know, I can acknowledge that I find many women attractive, but Sabalenka is the only woman I find myself vaguely sexually attracted to. Am I bi (unlikely, although not impossible I guess) or is she just masc enough to pique my interest?

Also, I think the women should have swapped dresses before tonight's match. The yellow would look lovely against Madison's skin tone, and the green would suit Sabalenka's colouring better. The yellow washes her out and makes her look a little beefy.

She Hulk is roaring like a dragon

Dl fave Ostapenko is in womens doubles finals

I want both to win. High quality match

Great game by Madison!

Nail-biting. Great stuff from both women.

Wowwow

MADISON FREAKING KEYS!!!!

She Hulk is dethroned

Wow! She did it!

What a match! Great to watch. Well done to both women.

She hulk is crying, Madison is crying. I am crying!

Oh, the Hulk is PISSED!

She did it!!

Absolute scenes. Maddy in a bubble of joy; Sabs hiding under a towel.

Keys beat Rybakina, Iga, Sablenka on her way to AO trophy. Absolutley amazing!

Both women played great. What an incredible finals match

Tippy carries the day!

The women are presently more compelling than the men. Some great matches but the men not so much.

[quote] Sabalenka is the only woman I find myself vaguely sexually attracted to

It’s because she’s (S)he-hulky.

Madison Keys, I welcome you to the club you future International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee!

Wow! So happy for Madison.

Heliovaara and Patten hold their nerve to defeat the Italians in the doubles final.

r177. He is no woman beater. Those two girls, one the mother of his child, were only after his money.

Must be nice to know everything, R208.

What we do know is that Zverev has a long history of abusive verbal and physical behavior against umpires, and that he often goes full Tasmanian Devil when demolishing rackets. Not a stretch to infer extrapolation of the same violence elsewhere.

It’s doubles match.

Who won wheelchair championships?

r209. I did not deny that.

Everybody has seen his oncourt behavior.

[quote]Who won wheelchair championships?

Yui Kamiji !

Thank you, R213.

The fat chick at r213 looks like she dwarfs an actual winner's trophy.

What a third set! The ball striking was insane. No one lost that match. Keys won it.

I love Saba, but Keys earned that damn win. Wow.

Was this posted? Jack Draper with a photo dump.

Now I’d like to see Townsend win the women’s dubs title with Siniakova.

Townhouse!

R209, perversely, Zverev is not aggressive enough as a player. He refuses to step forward and dominate matches.

r220. That was his fault at the beginning of the first set against Nowak. Even Djokovic was not able due to his muscular problem to serve properly, Zverev was not aggressive enough to step forward. His returns should have been much harder, Djokovic served with only 130 km/h in his first services.

Over the moon for Maddy!

good for her!

RFC Team or Il Gingio Team?

Il Gingio team.

Thanks ever so much for asking!

RFC has a winning record and the matches have been tight

[quote]RFC Team or Il Gingio Team?

But first it's....Peppa/Hsieh Team or Townhouse/Siniakova Team?

^^^^ oh, MY!

that's a battle of DL faves!

Now that Madison Keys is no longer the "best current WTA player who hasn't won a Major title," who inherits that title?

Peppa/Hsieh team.

r224.

What an easy question.

Alarm already set for tomorrow morning. 9.30am.

Peppa/Hsieh

[quote] Hsieh

Bless you.

Townhouse/Ex-Legz+ Squeeze

I stayed up to watch Keys. Man, that was amazing. She sure as fuck earned it. To get through Collins, Rybakina, Svitolina, Swaitek, and Sabalenka - the last four in three sets - that's a murderer's row and one of the toughest runs in a Slam ever. Very happy for her. Her presser was great and insightful.

^^^ ITA

And she held her nerve.

Big Babe tennis at its best!

"[R209], perversely, Zverev is not aggressive enough as a player. He refuses to step forward and dominate matches."

He gets pushy and tentative on his forehand at the worst time. He's playing Sinner - who is just a beast right now. There's no point being tentative and hitting not-fully-committed, mid-pace forehands. Beating Sinner demands that you take it to him. Zed shouldn't be worried about errors - they'll come. He has to keep on hitting big like he can. If he goes down, he should no down swinging and playing boldly.

[quote] If he goes down, he should [go] down swinging

Just like his girlfriends!

The competition in the ATP to the biggest skank ho is INTENSE!

And Daddy Fritz is winning.

Nah, ODS Tommy. That bitch reek of skank ho.

If liking Il Gingio is a sin, then call me a sinner.

r229, it's ONS JABEUR!

She's been Onsuccessful!

Has the boy's final been played yet?

[quote]Has the boy's final been played yet?

It has Bryan, but Swiss winner Henry Bernet is 'already' 18

[quote] Gym bro’s get heated in the gym

Sad. I'm also interested in the wheelchair boy's finals. They are less capable of escaping.

[Quote]The other Zverev fan of this thread

Hello, friend! It can get lonely being a Sasha fan.

I am not getting up at 3:30 AM to watch the men's final.

^^Me either. Thought I will set my alarm for 6 a.m. and if it's still ongoing, I'll watch the end. I guess I'll check the scores before I turn on the TV.

Nobody can beat Zverev!

Why no rename Margaret Court Court Evonne Goolagong Court?

[quote]Nobody can beat Zverev!

Domi Thiem can/could

Team Domicakes!

Domicakes team.

Thiem team.

Tien team.

Keys really went through a straight up proper line of opponents to win and deserves massive credit. Her win reminds me a lot of Capriati's 2001 win where she just knocked out seeds and kept trucking. Similar games what can beat anyone on a given day but had their eye on the prize. PS Big Jack is just too cute @R217 I can't stand it (swoons).

Taylor Townhouse, Legz+'s ex (Siniakova), doubles wizard Hsieh Su-Wei, and DL icon Ostapenko are ALL in the women's doubles final starting shortly.

Seww - way

Did Jelena lose weight?

Peppa is playing like shit

She look about the same to me, maybe even slightly bigger.

^She was way bigger last year. She looks better than Kim now. Kim is a hog now.

[quote] She look about the same to me, maybe even slightly bigger.

Is she Townhouse big?

Is she a large girl?

Hsieh's kit looks sort of ridiculous. Penko upset already.

Peppa, Peppa, Peppa. Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig, let me rock you

Let me rock you, Peppa Pig

Let me rock you, that's all I wanna do

Peppa Pig, let me rock you

Let me rock you, Peppa Pig

Let me rock you, 'cause I feel for you

Don't they have ozempic down under?

Of course, they market it and pronounce it "Oz-empic" in honor of Australia's nickname, rather than "Oh-zempic."

Poor Sew way, Ostapenko is dead weight

Sort of ? R266? It IS ridiculous

Ostapenko is FAT!

and speaking of comeback glory where is Caroline Wozniacki; she of comeback glory...

True athletes are not fat, they're muscular. Big difference and if you have a good eye, you can tell the difference.

Woz has been commentating at the AO. Not sure why she didn't play; maybe the comeback is over. Wasn't there some dust up about Woz thinking she deserved more wildcards than she received and she was upset about that?

Ostapenko she is now doubles specialist?

Is she doubles specialist?

More liked a doubled specialist.

Double Cheeseburger specialist

My mum is obviously rooting for Zverev too, because she messaged me earlier and said:

[Quote]Sinner has the personality of a poached egg.

First blood to Il Syringio. Put his foot on the gas in the middle of the set and Zverev - for now - had no response.

K. Hemsworth.

Unfortunately for The RFC, God clearly wants him to lose.

He went toe-to-toe with Sinner all through the set, trading mini-breaks with Jannik in the tie-break.... only to lose his serve to a net cord at 4-4... Jannik powers down 2 massive serves to take the 2nd set.

Brutal netcord winner in the second-set tiebreaker. I don’t like Zverev, but that was so frustrating for him.

Zverev has to regroup quickly or this match could be over soon.

Zverev is kind of a tragic figure. You just know as soon as the pressure comes on he'll fall apart.

R286, bullies are often like that. Once they get punched in the face, they lose all their swagger and confidence.

It looks like it's night-night for The RFC.

Spraying UEs all over the court now.

Not one break point for The RFC for the entire match. Says it all, really.

Il Gingio!

....

Keys’ hubby seems like a sweet guy, and cute.

Good for her.

Well. Congratulations to Jannik.

Well deserved.

Zverev really played good, but not good enough.

Zverev's girlfriend is trying very hard to find a cupboard to hide in right now.

Peppa classic

the ladies

Sinner didn’t look like he even broke a sweat in the final. This did not look like a match between the Nos. 1 and 2 in the world.

The backhanded compliment from the Tennis Australia Chair at the trophy presentation saying Zverez was "clearly sitting in the right spot in terms of your ranking".

Say what you will about my boy Sasha, he gave a very eloquent, respectful and funny speech.

I begrudgingly admit that Sinner is very good, even if he does look like Ronald McDonald's autistic little brother.

Flopos Zverev

F. Zverev

When happy slam start again?

Jannik! Inspired by Big Bird.

I knew Sinner would be great way back in 2017. I thought the same thing about baby Rafa, Novak and Tsonga (okay, got that one wrong). All had that It Factor.

I love Sinner's game, but I do get why people think he's boring. It's why we need more Carlos/Sinner matches. Carlos brings the pop, Sinner the steady.

Anyway, huge congrats for Sinner. RFC will continue to be the best player not to win a slam and I am fine with that.

When Sunshine Double start?

The best part of the Aussie Open is that it means Indian Wells is almost here.

I'm glad I didn't stay up for the men's final and the fairly routine win by Sinner. Kudos to him.

R301 “when happy slam start again?” - it’s an annual event.

[quote] Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after final

[quote] As he stepped up to receive his runners-up trophy, a spectator loudly shouted: "Australia believes Olya and Brenda."

[quote] Asked afterwards about the heckles, Zverev said: "Good for her. I think she was the only one in the stadium who believed anything in that moment.

[quote] "I believe there are no more accusations. There haven't been for, what, nine months now.

[quote] "I think I've done everything I can, and I'm not about to open that subject again."

Do any of you plan to go to the Laver Cup this year which will be held in San Francisco?

I wish the Australian Open and U.S. Open were still on grass!

I wish the US Open were still on clay like in 1975-1977.

Is this where we talk about Upper Austria Ladies Linz?

There's nothing like carpet!

Ze-ve-rev.

Su Wei Hseih is such an original. Much doubles success obviously, but it was sometimes a real treat to watch her in singles when she was in the top 50 — at least in matches where she wasn’t getting totally blown off the court. She played like Radwanska but somehow was more of a gadfly with more trickery and sleight of hand. Her backswing always looks like she’s going to go for a wicked drop shot, but then lo and behold she rips it up the line (“rips it” being relative) with her elbows tucked into her ribcage. You could see how much her style would visibly infuriate Serena or e.g. Pliskbot.

Carlitos channels Jane Fonda.

I don’t remember Jane Fonda looking quite that pockmarked.

[quote] I don’t remember Jane Fonda looking quite that pockmarked.

You should've seen her after she got hit by some shrapnel in Vietnam!

R318 is what passes for humour on DL these days.

R319, it's the tennis sect. They aren't a very clever bunch.

Go easy on them.

R311 = Nadal.

R320 don't generalize, r318 sounds like an imposter. We here on the Tennis thread do not find such things amusing

When is the next watcheable tournament?

There's always an ongoing tennis thread, R323. The next "big" tournament that DL will collectively watch and spend a lot of time on is probably Indian Wells, followed thereafter by Miami - both in March. But, sometimes smaller tournaments will get higher-than-expected comments. You just have to continuously check the current tennis thread. There's always at least a bit of discussion going on. The Gays and Tennis OP (OPs?) do a very good job of making sure there is a current thread.

Is this where we talk about the Open Sud De France?

R324, i am aware of this. I am a regular contributor to the Tennis thread

I like all the Mexican tournaments prior to Indian Wells. They're so...Mexican.

LOL

r328, so much happening in pic of Alex. So much wrong, and then overall Alex really could pass for a scrawny Mexican door-dash delivery-boy. All too hilarious!

Speedy GonDemon.

Cootermetova team

Bring back major tournaments on carpet. I used to go to town!

That goyishe Italian! He’s no Agassi. He’s going to get knocked from the top spot in a Brooklyn minute. You know what I mean, I’m not trying to be dismissive. It’s beshert — what is meant to be will be.

I miss AO

[quote] I miss AO

It's the happy slam after all!

R107 thank you! X

I’ve been out of the tennis loop for a long time but this year I watched the AO for the whole two weeks - I’m in Sydney and between contracts so no timezone issues and lots of free time.

I noticed that people are talking about “the happy slam” - is that something new? Because all that I saw were a bunch of drunk brogans paying AUD700+ per ticket and applauding double faults, plus members of Melbourne’s many ethnic groups cheering on their heroes and doing the same thing.

What with the above and the screeching and the grunting, the only positive that I took away was Jelena Dokic’s commentary - in my opinion, she rocks.

Did I miss something? I’m an eldergay and often went down to Kooyong when the AO was on grass, ditto the NSW open in Sydney at White City. Perhaps I’m just a relic. Fire away.

“Brogans”, not “brogans” - thanks autocorrect.

Ack! Again - “bogans” is what I meant.

[quote] I noticed that people are talking about “the happy slam” - is that something new?

Supposedly it was Federer who coined that phrase during an interview. It’s been used for at least eight years.

Don't the players routinely rank the AO as the best slam? In terms of amenities and so on.

I fear poor Porna maybe dunzo. Crashes out in the first round in Marseilles to Constant Lestienne, and drops down to 141 in the live ATP rankings.

Sloane Stephens has dropped out of the Top 100 as well, the last time she won a match was at Wimbledon

Porna, call me!

Boss Daddy at and LA Wildfire fundraiser

Woobie Il Gingio Jr team or Eubanks La Monf Jr team?

Felix is REALLY bulging today... and showing extremely perky nipples. Compelling viewing.

[quote]Porna drops down to 141 in the live ATP rankings.

The air must be so rarefied up there.

Indeed he is, R347. Kudos to the Adidas designer for the good fit and to Felix for leading the Tour with 50 indoor hardcourt wins since 2022.

[quote] Pam Shriver says grand slam trophies that were stolen during wildfire evacuation have been recovered

Now she can resume her hunt for hot menz!

Genie Bikini!

FAA should've left Toni Nadal long before he did.

So happy for Pam that her trophies are back at home.

[quote] ccording to Forbes, Novak Djokovic is likely to miss two full months due to torn hamstring (Will miss Indian wells, Miami & Monte Carlo). Most likely his return will be at Madrid/Rome or even directly Roland Garros.

Thoughts on the US Open adding an extra Sunday start as well so that the tournament will be 15 days? Some people think it dilutes the fan experience.

I think some fans haven't been able to experience the Open at all because it's been packed to the rafters for the last few years, R356.

Interest has been so strong I think adding an extra day was inevitable.

Give the peoples what they want.

WTF?!

Classy.

Sort of reminds me of when she took her racket out of her bag and purposedly threw it in the trash after she lost the US Open.

[quote]Sabalenka is the only woman I find myself vaguely sexually attracted to. Am I bi (unlikely, although not impossible I guess) or is she just masc enough to pique my interest?

[quote]Also, I think the women should have swapped dresses before tonight's match. The yellow would look lovely against Madison's skin tone, and the green would suit Sabalenka's colouring better. The yellow washes her out and makes her look a little beefy.

R185, I think it is safe to say you are GAY.

Brave effort from 'Dicky Gasket' in his final appearance in Montpelier - a tournament he's won 3X - against Tallon Giekspoor. Pushed him all the way to 5-7 in the final set.

FAA!, we need you to win a GS this year!

FAA!, we need you to win a GS this year!

I would love it but I don’t think a deep run is in the cards for him.

Screen went black so I'm checking to see if I'm blocked or banned.

Felix has made it to the quarters or semis of all 4 Slams. He's still only 24. I think he can go deep/deeper again.

Correction, FAA has gotten to the 4th round a couple of times at RG but never to the quarters, though he did take Rafa to five sets, one of only three players to do so.

But he’s regressed and it’s been since 2022 that he made the quarters.

And he's only 24 and subject to the same ups and downs that the vast majority of tennis pros have had in their careers. It's far too early to write Felix off.

Felix hasn’t had many ups in quite some time.

Opponents figured out his game.

FAA just took the title in Adelaide and has been in the top 20-25 recently after dropping to 35 nearly a year ago. His last RG equaled his best showing and this year he's beaten Fritz, Paul and Korda already. That looks like an upswing to me.

Not clear to me why you hold out hope for nine-toes-in-the-tennis-grave Novaxx, but none for Felix.

FAA had a quick rise back to the Top 20/ 25 after his sudden drop 2 years ago. Felix is a fine tennis player, perhaps he needs a better coach? Should get Patrick Mon..as coach, afterall Osaka is semi retired

The year didn't begin well for our Rubie Rubie , hope he picks it up next week

Surprisingly nice ass on Wuud.

Any fans of the "Nothing Major" podcast with Isner, Querrey, Johnson and Sock? I don't follow it as regularly as I do Roddick's "Served," but I enjoy the occasional episode. It's not as bro-y as I was worried it might be and it's nice to see the camaraderie. Plus, I find myself low-key crushing on Steve Johnson. He probably doesn't have the career stats to get in the TV commentary game, but I did his vibe.

I feel like AO will be the best showing for Tien Learner and Brooksby 2.0 Michelsen

[quote]Surprisingly nice ass on Wuud.

Yes. Yes, I wuud.

R376, I like it too. It's gentler than Roddick, who's always barking at us, he's so amped up. But as a Gen-X-er, I will always have a crush on Andy Roddick. But a little goes a long way.

Stevie Johnson, I know what you mean--he's kind of hot, right? Seems sensitive, too. Jack Sock comes off as unbelievably dumb, though. I know these guys aren't rocket scientists, but holy shit he is really dumb.

I think Isner comes off very well, esp when he hosts. You can tell he's experienced. (He's done some TC, right?) And Sam is irreverent, which is fun. There are some fun insights about the Tour, and it's funny when they crack each other up.

[quote] Sock comes off as unbelievably dumb, though. I know these guys aren't rocket scientists, but holy shit he is really dumb.

Is Sock dumber than Shapo (who seems near mental disability stage)? Both Sock and his former doubles partner, Vasek Popsicle, seem mentally limited.

Sock used to get it on the WTA, was with both Boulter and Stephens, who are both way out of his league, looks-wise...

I’ve always thought that Sock looks like the dearly departed tennis commentator and writer Bud Collins. Sock’s only physical redeeming quality is his ass.

Sock looks like he has terrible veneers, a touch of gingivitis, and hence dreadful halitosis. I’ve always found him repulsive.

Jiri Lehecka being low key cute and adorable... and those fucking legs, man!

Low key.

[quote] Rennae Stubbs ‘guarantees’ she knows what’s going to happen to Jannik Sinner after WADA appeal which will be a ‘terrible look for tennis’

[quote] “This WADA situation is such a joke, I mean it’s such a joke,” she said. “How can the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) say no fault for you, and then WADA decides months later?

[quote] “I guarantee you, look out, I think they are going to ban him,” she said. “It’s going to be a terrible look for tennis.”

R386, as I understand it, WADA took issue with ITIA’s “no fault” conclusion. Under whatever rule they think is applicable to circumstances that they think show some degree of fault/responsibility, Sinner will likely get a ban of one year. And that would be shortest ban available.

R386 i hope RS is wrong. They can't ban Sinner! No. Ban Novaxx!

These players are so fearful of Sinner's game and unable to beat him the right way that that they are conspiring behind the scenes agaisnt my boo

Whhlen does the report come out?

Mirjam Björk and Shapo with new dog.

Good, he should be banned. Dirty Italian player...not shocking at all.

[Quote]They can't ban Sinner! No. Ban Novaxx!

Tony Jones has entered the chat.

"Good, he should be banned. Dirty Italian player...not shocking at all."

Pavvy G has entered the chat.

When will we find out?

Hearing is in April.

Kovacevic defeats Woobie at Montpellier. First ATP final for ic, Kovacev.

Wobbly Wooblie.

A bit of controversy in his Davis Cup match against TSW today, but Fils still wears France well.

I am going to Doha in 3 weeks to watch my boy Jannik aka Il Gingio. I will just watch him with my thirsty ass and send frequences to make him gay (if he is not already)

Is this where we talk about Qatar ExxonMobil Open?

Is this where we talk about Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships?

It is Qatar ExxonMobil Open. The seats I wanted were sold out and I had to call Amex to find me one, this is how much I am in love with him lol.

dear God

Woobie needs an intervention

Woob.

I wuv Woobie.

After I saw this, I am ready to risk it all

risk it all on what?

Btw did you guys see his new Youtube channel? He is a vlogger now. I think this is a pr strategy for the WADA appeal on 16/17 April. They are looking for a 1 or 2 years ban for negligence

I like doge!

some very cute pix here

Il Syringio.

Felix!!

Felix downs the world no. 102 for the title.

Are you the coach Felix fired, R412?

Kovacevic is now ranked #75 by reaching the Montpellier final, ousting Rublev before being downed by Felix.

Duh-rama! in the Davis Cup - Zizou Bergs accidentally - tho completely recklessly - shoulder barges into Christian Garin's face during a change of ends at the back end of the final set. Garin was not knocked unconscious but displayed signs of concussion. The Chileans protested for a default for Belgium- but the umpire ended up defaulting Chile for the extended protest. As a result Chile lost the tie

The Chileans ain't happy to say the least.

I'm hoping no permanent damage to Cris Garin's handsome visage.

Demon goes sleeveless

grrrr

Well damn, didn't think he had all this under there

do they take creatine?

[quote]do they take creatine?

Oh dear, where do we start?

Garin is such a little doll and has been playing better of late. I hope his face is okay.

His face is fine. Zizou's face, however, needs a hard punch.

[quote] Zizou's face, however, needs a hard punch.

His face is the Pitts!

Sam the man still got it, going toe to toe with Med

ZZZhang has a pink tail like My Little Pony

Stan!

Help! Simona Halep has announced her retirement from professional tennis following a 1st round defeat at the 2025 Cluj Napoca tournament in Transylvania, Romania.

Didn't Simona marry a billionaire or something like that? Shae has a Wimbledon title and FO title to her name, she don't need this no mo'!

[quote]Didn't Simona marry a billionaire or something like that?

I think that marriage didn't even last a year

[quote] Help!

Puig!

Carlitos pits

Demon gave the Elf a beatdown, 2 and 4

Stan!

Simona needs to return that Wimbledon trophy, it belongs to Serena

When do we learn of Sinner's ban inquiry result?

R435 some time in April.

Can't wait to read Simone's de facto hagiography

Giron of the Great Ass pulls out with an injury right before match at Dallas Open against Wuud. Duckworth replaces him.

R435 Hearing (or whatever it is) is on16/17 April. But we might hear the verdict in couple days after that so probably around the 3rd week of April. I am really curious what is gonna happen. Some say he will be absolved cause he is the number 1 right now has strong lobbying, some say he will be banned for at least 1 years (if not 2). But I really cannot understand why is it so late when they could have gotten it over in couple weeks.

Is ODS Tommy growing a 'stache?

My big, blond, buxom, bouncy Dutch boy, Tallon Griekspoor gets the better of Berettinni in a final set tie-break in Rotterdam.

World Number 92, Mattia Bellucci dumps out Medvedev, who seems to be all at sea so far this year. The 90s Gen are fading fast.

Who is best Net Gen left?

Meds and Bellucci almost got into blows

I don’t think it’s been posted Vasek Pospisil, aka Popsicle, has retired from Davis Cup play.

[quote] The 34-year-old announced that his doubles match against Hungary was the final one of a Davis Cup career that will go down in Canadian tennis history.

We shall miss our Canadian tripod.

Shapo team or ic, Kecmanov team?

With those two it’s a tsunami of moles.

Legz+ rolls over Kei

R448 Legz+ looks luscious in lavender!

Impressive lineup for the men playing at Indian Wells--all of the top 75 have committed.

Pedro Martinez KO's Holger 'Tweety' Rune in Dallas. The Brat join Big Foe and Medvedev in this weeks Flop Corner.

*Soz - it wasn't Dallas, it was Rotterdam.

Don't forget me!!

Et moi. dommage.

^^^^ mais, QUELS gateaux!

Mopsy serve

Venus sporting some bling on her ring finger. Had no idea she was dating anyone.

Vee has a put on a few pounds

R457, every now and then Venus gets tired of being single, snaps her fingers, and an Italian boyfriend materializes. She knows how to live . . .

Daddy Fritz team or Shapo team?

Who has the higher IQ?

Shapo being petulant, as he's done in the past, as he's losing the first set.

Shapo talking about doge!

In Dallas Shapo defeats Daddy Fritz and plays Legz+ next.

What a floptsatic week: Medvedev, Daddy, Big Foe, YELLton, Tweety, Fils... they all should be hoovering up big points at a 500 event. Piss poor.

blond leg hair

Boss Daddy

R462 what did Shappo say about dodge? Isnt he Canadian?

So happy the Spaniard beat the homophobic brat. Yay!

Bellucci's on a roll: after taking Flop Era Medvedev in the last round, he easily dispatched Turbo Flop Era City us to reach the semis in Rotterdam.

Seems like the wheels are coming off for Tiafoe.

Don’t know what’s up with him but he’s a pretty cocky guy (like how a year or so ago when he dumped his coach he started talking about needing a powerhouse coach, as though he's in that league.)

I’ve always liked him, though, and would like to see him turn it around and discover some consistency.

I saw Bellucci play qualies at R-G a couple years back and thought he was quite the tasty little nugget. Glad to see he's continuing to progress.

R470 Big Foe also made no friends when he made the comment about being frustrated about losing against 'clowns' on the ATP - implying any players out the Top 20.

Frances, honey, you've barely ever scraped inside the Top 20 - you really have a grossly inflated ego.

Pedro Martinez is kinda hot.

I's in semi-final!

Shapo!

ODS Tommy over Chewbaca

Wuud awakening

Happy for De Minaur! Thanks to him Djokovic drops a spot on the rankings. Yasss!

I's a member of Dallus Winner's Club!

Munar team or Wuud team?

Shapo team or ODS Tommy team?

In final set of Munar vs. Wuud.

Munar Team

Shapo Team

What's with that weird black tape players are wearing on their noses? What does it do?

JFC Munar is zoning

[quote]What's with that weird black tape players are wearing on their noses? What does it do?

I think those nasal strips widen the nostrils and increase airflow to improve breathing. Alcaraz caught a cold after the Australian Open so I guess that's why he's wearing it

[quote] What's with that weird black tape players are wearing on their noses? What does it do?

Keeps away ghosts.

Wuud winz

....

Wuud.

Wuud team.

Shapo team.

I like what I'm reading in Ruud's post-match interviews. He's trying to add more aggression to his game, which is not his natural inclination but for sure what needs to do to stay in the top 10.

^^^^ I rather have him passive

Omg! Omg! Shapo vs. ODS Tommy about to start!

[quote]Omg! Omg!

Why are you freaking out?

[quote] Why are you freaking out?

He is so dumb.

Who has the higher IQ - Shapo or Tommy?

I know but dumb guys can be HAWT fucks

Is the 'hawt' troll also the 'lewk' troll?

nough

Which white ATP players have yellow skin?

I don't mind the double-digit IQ or the incredibly bad rapping, but there's no excuse for idolizing Putin.

Team Tommy, hoping he comes back from a set down.

Tommy team.

Is Tommy still wearing the slutty shorts from the Olympics?

[quote]Is Tommy still wearing the slutty shorts from the Olympics?

That was a Team USA outfit. His current shorts are a litte shorter than what he used to wear but I wouldn't call them slutty

USA Team.

I's in final!

Shapo has too many moles.

Would kill to have Shapo's blond pubes striking sparks on my taint.

You wouldn't mind the many moles, r507?

Not at all, R508.

bye ODS Tommyt

Shapo!

RIPPED Alcaraz!

Alcaraz (Garfia) team or Demon team?

Carlitos wins.

Shapo team or Wuud team?

Shapo Team

Does Shapo scream "Dat's da suck job!" when Mirjam gives him a blow job?

Tiebreak first set.

Shapo wins first set in tiebreak.

I love De Minaur's lean smooth body, damn. Hot as fuck.

Jeez, is Shapo going to win this thing? To beat Fritz, Paul, Ruud would be quite a statement. Let's see if he can hold his nerve. He's serving GREAT.

I's won in Dallus!

I'm not a Shapi fan, but I have to admit that was VERY impressive. He was totally dialled in there. Casper was playing well and just couldn't handle what Shapo was throwing at him. Nary a wobble.

I like Shapo, excited for him. Maybe he'll celebrate by showing us his blonde pubes.

A man can dream.

He's certainly showed us his moles.

Sooury not sooury!

He mentioned his puppy!

Shaposhelter forever!

Shapo!

cute couple

Dallas is a 500 now; Casper would’ve won last year when it was still a 250.

Cute Shapo pics.

I much prefer Ruud as a player and person, but today I was on Shapo team.

More cute Shapo pics including one for you Shapo blond leg hair fans.

Dallas 500 to be downgraded to a 150 Challenger event. Nobody wants Shapo back near the Top Ten.

[quote] Dallas 500 to be downgraded to a 150 Challenger event.

I told the crowd I'd be back in Dallas. Now I guarantee it.

Shapo hair.

Where is Sinner right now and where is he going to play next?

R537 He is in the closet and will probably always be.

Im not sure if he is gay and closeted, he had a 3 years relationship tho, and also dated Anna for a while

I don't know how you guys don't see it but he screams GAY AND CLOSETED

I’m sure I don’t know what you’re talking about, r540.

I love Jannik he is a cutie pie, but I also think he might be closeted and may even be in denial

If anyone is closeted it's Alcaraz. He pings like crazy. I think he is bi.

Yeah Alcaraz also gives the bi vibes. But the gay signals I am receiving from Sinner is crazyyy

Neither Sinner nor Alcaraz is gay or gives off any gay vibes. My radar does not ping with either players

It's not so much that Alcaraz pings as that he's so willing to put himself out there as a sex object. Doesn't seem to be limited to the gays among Kids Today, it's just an extension of look-at-me Insta culture.

Is this where we talk about the Doha Open? Im not reading anything about the ladies 1000 ?

R546. I am lucky to spend a lot of time in Europe....and Alcaraz is just another hot-blooded Spaniard. You can see dozens everyday in every beach in Southern Europe. Just sit in a cafe near a beach on a hot summer day and you see several Alcaraz-es.... t

R548 I completely agree with you pn Alcaraz. On Sinner however, I think there is a high chance that he might be gay. The whay he hugged Anna and the kiss he gave her just confirmed that for me

Alcaraz is TOTALLY STRAIGHT.

r550 is never had a fun moment in his life

Guys do all sorts of things on a night out. That clip of Alcaraz is tame compared to what I've seen some straight guys get up to when they're drunk.

Who are the stupidest players? Who are the smartest players?

R550 I don’t read much into it. If he was really gay and closted, he wouldn’t have done that (plus he is a spaniard). I mean Jannik WOULD NEVER, cause he got things to hide! I think Anna was never really his girlfriend, at least on his part.

Can you guys imagine Jannik with a woman? Like I cannot visualize him in my mind getting on with a woman like it doesn't make any sense lol

good lord but you're a sick lot

Lil' Diego has just started probably the last match of his ATP career at home in Buenos Aires. Fittingly, against Chilean man mountain Nicolas Jarry.

I've always enjoyed watching Schwartzman - never-say-die-against all-odds attitude, great speed and movement and such stylish ground strokes.

He'll be missed.

Adios, Lil Diego!

I’ll miss Lil’ Diego. Always thought he was hot.

Wow wow wow.

Lil Diego says 'not so fast' and pulls out an epic 3 sets win over Jarry... and the Buenos Aires crowd go wild!

the little engine that could!

Lik Diego looks like a monkey, never thought he was hot

Fascinating, R562.

My Little Pony tribute act, Zhizhen Zhang, prances to a win over a misfiring Hoobie in Marseille.

Maybe-gay-Claymeister, Mariano Navone, takes out the trash at home.

Easy straight sets win over Rune!

Navone reminds me of Gael Garcia Bernal, but with a dump truck booty.

adios, lil Diego

R566 I had the biggest crush on Gael Garcia Bernal back in 2001, when Amores Perros came out. Those limpid eyes...

^^^^ yeah, he's dee-lish

What's New, Buenos Aires?

Glad to see some fellow Navone fans on here. Someone called him "the queeny Argentinian" in the last thread, presumably not a fan.

Daddy Fritz team or Boo! team?

Fritz has an interesting skin color almost as it’s creamy and luminescent.

Daddy Fritz advances.

Navone stretch

Lore trounces Cuntentin 2 and 3

Cunentin reads Nietzsche?

Huele a galletas

new thread here when this one is done

Ostapenko demolishes Swiatek, 3 and 1. She is now 5-0 against her.

Peppa! Peppa Pig.

DL MEGA FAVE, PEPPA PIG!

"Ostapenko demolishes Swiatek, 3 and 1. She is now 5-0 against her."

It's beyond a matchup issue at this point - clearly she's deep in Iga's head.

Reddit tennis thread had a great exchange of comments:

"Ostapenko has a full apartment complex built inside Iga's head at this point."

"It has tennis courts, Penko trains on them."

Battle of The Thicc Gods underway in Delray Beach - Giron Of The Great Ass Vs Thiccmanovic

Mariano looking hawt. He lost a thriller to Fonseca, who is coming on strong.

Fonseca reminds me of Eddie Munster.

AMOR FATI translates to FAT LOVE on google translate.

Really?

He's no oil painting, but he's not hidjus either.

[quote]AMOR FATI translates to FAT LOVE on google translate.

[quote]Really?

No. It's Latin, and it means 'love of fate'. It was a major theme in the philosophy of Nietzsche.

Ostapenko has beaten Swiatek a few times.

We love to see it.

Peppa truly is a DL Icon. At least in the tennis threads.

Oh dear lord, Navone and Darderi are a doubles team. Do you suppose they need a volunteer physio?

It’s doubles match.

Peppa Pig

Shapo

She-Hulk

Wuud

Woon

Legz+

Il Gingio.

New thread. Thank you to OP of new thread.

RFC