Master of Past and Present
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Alcaraz out in straight sets. Didn't hit a winner in the first set.
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Tennis - Sinner accepts three month ban - won't miss Roland Garros (5 Viewers)
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El Floppo
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Some guy in Vegas did slam down 25k to win 250. Whoops!
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
The Olympics added an extra major. I imagine Alcaraz and some others are fairly spent mentally. He certainly seemed out of it. Which is why a guy like Djokovic is simply incredible I wonder how often he's lost before round 3 of a major in his entire career. Always mentally there
This Shelton/Tiafoe match is entertaining.
This Shelton/Tiafoe match is entertaining.
identikit
Footballguy
Great match
dino259
Footballguy
If you have the $25k, why do you need the $250?
Same reason Kramer kept driving to see how far he could get on an empty tank of gas, excitement.
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Master of Past and Present
Footballguy
With Novak Djokovic’s loss at the US Open, 2024 is the first year since 2002 that one of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, or Novak Djokovic didn’t win a major title.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Footballguy
Kiss of death right there.
2024 - US Open R3
2017 - Australian Open R2
2016 - Wimbledon R3
2009 - French Open R2
2008 - Wimbledon R2
2006 - Australian Open R1, US Open R3
2005 - All 4 majors, in order - R1, R2, R3, R3
So since 2007 he has made R4 or better in 63 out of the 68 grand slam tournaments he has appeared at.
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
The outrage that will be caused by a Sinner win just a couple weeks after the coverup gets exposed would be monumental.
But his toughest comps are falling like dominoes right now. Zverev playing some good ball right now and his chances to get to the finals just shot up with Joker going out.
But his toughest comps are falling like dominoes right now. Zverev playing some good ball right now and his chances to get to the finals just shot up with Joker going out.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Seems like Tiafoe generally does not toss the ball high enough on his serve. I’ve thought this before. Am I wrong?
Harry Frogfish
Footballguy
Yes. That's something they would've figured out long ago if it was a problem. Serving is way too important.
Harry Frogfish
Footballguy
The New Yorker Navarro will finally get her due with this run, which I think will continue. Her rise has been steady and significant and the confidence can be seen now. Seems like a very bright, grounded lady.
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
Hell of a comeback in the 2nd for Tiafoe. 2 double faults in tiebreak for Popy is tough.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
I don’t think that every single player does everything exactly as they should and lots of players work on things at all times. tiafoe is 74th out of 80 the last 52 weeks in first serve percentage and I do think he would be a little better, uh, served, by using a higher toss
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El Floppo
Footballguy
I think I saw Tanner play McEnroe at the Trans Am Open in SF, c1980.. iirc, one of, if not the first pro tournament Mac played in.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Sabalenka is really rocking and rolling tonight
El Floppo
Footballguy
The best woman player on the planet.
Until she isn't and implodes.
I'd love to see her keep it together and win this thing. And full respect to Iga... But when Saba is on, Iga gets steamrolled.. lol... Until she doesn't. Tennis, right?
Being bigger, stronger and hitting harder doesn't mean better in tennis.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka Vs Iga Swiatek stats, prediction, head 2 head, and draw
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El Floppo
Footballguy
That's not what I said.Being bigger, stronger and hitting harder doesn't mean better in tennis.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka Vs Iga Swiatek stats, prediction, head 2 head, and draw
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Every time I've watched them play, Saba dominates Iga who looks overmatched. Then Saba implodes, and Iga always wins.
Capella
Footballguy
Drives me crazy. Total nonsense.
well ok but what you said was a bit confusing. I mean Sabalenka is much bigger and stronger so can look dominant in spurts but that's not what tennis is about.That's not what I said.Being bigger, stronger and hitting harder doesn't mean better in tennis.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka Vs Iga Swiatek stats, prediction, head 2 head, and draw
Preview, head to head and prediction for the upcoming match of Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek . Draw, odds and H2H rankings progression with comparison between the 2 players about their performance on hard courts, grass, clay and carpet
Every time I've watched them play, Saba dominates Iga who looks overmatched. Then Saba implodes, and Iga always wins.
El Floppo
Footballguy
You guys are saying bigger stronger... I'm saying dominant- in ways beyond being bigger and stronger. She controls points and the match with a full range of skills, shot selection, movement, court generalship, etc etc...even against Iga (who is the actual best player on the planet). But then it inevitably falls apart and she can't do those things. That's why Iga is better... She's so consistent and doesn't fold or implode.well ok but what you said was a bit confusing. I mean Sabalenka is much bigger and stronger so can look dominant in spurts but that's not what tennis is about.That's not what I said.Being bigger, stronger and hitting harder doesn't mean better in tennis.
H2H Aryna Sabalenka Vs Iga Swiatek stats, prediction, head 2 head, and draw
Preview, head to head and prediction for the upcoming match of Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek . Draw, odds and H2H rankings progression with comparison between the 2 players about their performance on hard courts, grass, clay and carpet
Every time I've watched them play, Saba dominates Iga who looks overmatched. Then Saba implodes, and Iga always wins.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Swiatek on the ropes, needs another wardrobe change
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
Match of the tourney right here. Medvedev returning from deep center field 
Master of Past and Present
Footballguy
Would be nice if these two could do a competitive set here.
El Floppo
Footballguy
And it's like a switch gets flipped for everybody to see.. body language just goes to ****.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
pegula with a fierce comeback here as the New York fans demonstrate the decorum that they are so famous for
calcinorjones
Footballguy
Pegula playing the match of her life
El Floppo
Footballguy
Muchova was brilliant that first set. Loved how she attacked everything deep and how she came to the net with such conviction. Couldn't put a foot wrong...more of that and it was going to be a cakewalk and trouble for Sabalenka in the final.
They mentioned she's been sick... I wonder if it was physical and/or psycho-emotional exhaustion and/or plain stress in the big moment that caused her start missing the shots she's been making earlier.
Full credit to Pefula though. Floppinhas coach talks about status during each point- negative, neutral or advantage- and Pegula was on the front foot those last two sets, forcing the advantage her way with great court generalship moving Muchova around deep and side to side, or keeping it on her backhand and limiting her ability to come to the net.
Even in the loss, I still really liked how Muchova played. Hope to see more of her.
They mentioned she's been sick... I wonder if it was physical and/or psycho-emotional exhaustion and/or plain stress in the big moment that caused her start missing the shots she's been making earlier.
Full credit to Pefula though. Floppinhas coach talks about status during each point- negative, neutral or advantage- and Pegula was on the front foot those last two sets, forcing the advantage her way with great court generalship moving Muchova around deep and side to side, or keeping it on her backhand and limiting her ability to come to the net.
Even in the loss, I still really liked how Muchova played. Hope to see more of her.
Kuz
Footballguy
Pegula just has an amazing return of serve. So much pace.. Should be a good final on Saturday
Ben & Jerry's
Footballguy
The mens semis could both be outstanding matches.
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
This has been one of the best tennis tournaments in a long time. Mostly because there's a changing of the guard on both sides ... Fed and Nadal done. Djoker and Murray out early. Williams sisters no longer part of the intrigue. Swiatek out now. It's been a chance to see more of the next generation of stars in prime time. And they are answering the call. US players included. Also Sinner absolutely crushes the ball.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Pretty good match brewing here
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Going to the 5th. Neck and neck. 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 4-6
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Tiafoe with too many unforced errors in the fifth
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
Think the women's match intrigues me more. Sinner is just such a runaway favorite at this point.
Odds are about the same, Sinner -400, Sabalenka -350 on fanduel
El Floppo
Footballguy
Does that register the ball or racket speed?Sabalenka is averaging the fastest forehand speed at the US Open, for both women and men
