Re: US open tennis thread

by **steveschneider** 2020-09-11, 07:07

aualum06 wrote:
steveschneider wrote:Serena might be in deep shit. Possible ankle injury. Getting taped up third set.

Always an excuse, never any credit for the opponent.

Heh, that was my take in real time. She looked done when it happened. To Serena’s credit she got taped up and played to the end. Make no mistake about it Azarenka had an amazing come back and won. Not sure where this Serena is a poor sport take is coming from.

by aualum06 2020-09-11, 16:48

steveschneider wrote:
aualum06 wrote:

Always an excuse, never any credit for the opponent.

Heh, that was my take in real time. She looked done when it happened. To Serena’s credit she got taped up and played to the end. Make no mistake about it Azarenka had an amazing come back and won. Not sure where this Serena is a poor sport take is coming from.

Because she's a whiny arrogant bad word

by **steveschneider** 2020-09-11, 17:04

aualum06 wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

Heh, that was my take in real time. She looked done when it happened. To Serena’s credit she got taped up and played to the end. Make no mistake about it Azarenka had an amazing come back and won. Not sure where this Serena is a poor sport take is coming from.

Because she's a whiny arrogant bad word

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I get it there's some greats out there that just rub people the wrong way, I've been at odds with Djokovich for a while. My friend hated Sampras the entire way through his run.

You watching the quarters? Looking forward to Medvedev vs Thiem

by **steveschneider** 2020-09-16, 09:47

Finished the mens match last night. Just wow. Last two years the finals have been epic. If Thiem and Zverev are the next generation of superstars sign me up.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-01, 10:46

Watched Zeverev's second set come back on Herbert. Coverage is a little infuriating they jump around to all the courts and the different matches but that's how it goes when you have one channel covering it.

Bummed Williams dropped out and Nadal looks as sharp as ever.

by Green money 2020-10-01, 12:46

steveschneider wrote:Watched Zeverev's second set come back on Herbert. Coverage is a little infuriating they jump around to all the courts and the different matches but that's how it goes when you have one channel covering it.

Bummed Williams dropped out and Nadal looks as sharp as ever.

cant wait for Nadal Djokovic match. Nadal the best ever on clay and Djokovic clearly #1 player on all other surfaces.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-01, 12:57

Green money wrote:
steveschneider wrote:Watched Zeverev's second set come back on Herbert. Coverage is a little infuriating they jump around to all the courts and the different matches but that's how it goes when you have one channel covering it.

Bummed Williams dropped out and Nadal looks as sharp as ever.
cant wait for Nadal Djokovic match. Nadal the best ever on clay and Djokovic clearly #1 player on all other surfaces.

Very possible we end up with that. The draw is a little upsetting, was hoping we could get Thiem on the Djokovic side of the bracket...would love to see those two face off. Could see another Djokovic Busta match and lets hope the time Djokovic has spent in a cold mountain stream trying to control his athletic emotions has paid off.

by Green money 2020-10-01, 13:00

steveschneider wrote:
Green money wrote:cant wait for Nadal Djokovic match. Nadal the best ever on clay and Djokovic clearly #1 player on all other surfaces.

Very possible we end up with that. The draw is a little upsetting, was hoping we could get Thiem on the Djokovic side of the bracket...would love to see those two face off. Could see another Djokovic Busta match and lets hope the time Djokovic has spent in a cold mountain stream trying to control his athletic emotions has paid off.

Theim has a lot of heart along with Zverev. So glad tennis is back.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-01, 13:11

Green money wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

Very possible we end up with that. The draw is a little upsetting, was hoping we could get Thiem on the Djokovic side of the bracket...would love to see those two face off. Could see another Djokovic Busta match and lets hope the time Djokovic has spent in a cold mountain stream trying to control his athletic emotions has paid off.
Theim has a lot of heart along with Zverev. So glad tennis is back.

Zverev is great, he's on the Thiem and Federer side of the bracket as well. If all goes well we will see Zverev vs Nadal in the 1/8th finale. I wouldn't be too upset if Zverev pulls it off, kind of ready for the next wave of tennis super stars to take over and he's awesome.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-03, 07:41

My pick for semis Tsitsipas vs Djokovich and Thiem vs Zverev or Federer.

by Green money 2020-10-03, 07:53

steveschneider wrote:My pick for semis Tsitsipas vs Djokovich and Thiem vs Zverev or Federer.

Federer isn't playing, you mean Nadal?

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-03, 14:46

Green money wrote:
steveschneider wrote:My pick for semis Tsitsipas vs Djokovich and Thiem vs Zverev or Federer.
Federer isn't playing, you mean Nadal?

Yep, total brain fart. Didn't sleep well at all last night and missed the mark on that one.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-04, 09:32

Going off the eye test Rublev emerging as a dark horse to make a run at the whole thing. I got to see him and Berrittini play in the US Open last year, and I remember Berrittini tearing the cover off the ball...seems like Rublev has really improved he's absolutely smashing the ball.

by aualum06 2020-10-04, 10:29

Zverev goes down

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-05, 09:09

Rublev vs Tsitsipas is going to be epic.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-07, 11:11

Tsitsipas with the epic come back first set.

Last night watched Schwartzman take down Thiem. Love Schwartzmans motor.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-07, 12:15

Tsitsipas crushes Rublev. Hoping he takes down Djokovic

by Green money 2020-10-07, 12:24

steveschneider wrote:Tsitsipas crushes Rublev. Hoping he takes down Djokovic

should be a good match, although I still think a Djokovic Nadal match could be one for the ages. We could see an ultimate Djokovic meltdown when he is pushed to the limit by Nadal.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-07, 13:08

Green money wrote:
steveschneider wrote:Tsitsipas crushes Rublev. Hoping he takes down Djokovic
should be a good match, although I still think a Djokovic Nadal match could be one for the ages. We could see an ultimate Djokovic meltdown when he is pushed to the limit by Nadal.

He might not even win this one. Having arm issues and Busta has broken the serve. I think these younger players are ready to take it over. Total gym rats and off the chart ball strikers.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-07, 15:53

Djokavic fights back but Busta had his chances. I think Tsitsipas can take him. Just looks faster, stronger and healthier.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-09, 16:41

Djokovic vs Nadal

Was hoping for a fresh face in the finals but we got another finale between two of the big three. Tsitsipas worked Djokovic a bit today, I think Nadal comes in with an advantage.

by Green money 2020-10-09, 18:44

steveschneider wrote:Djokovic vs Nadal

Was hoping for a fresh face in the finals but we got another finale between two of the big three. Tsitsipas worked Djokovic a bit today, I think Nadal comes in with an advantage.

Nadal in 4 over Djokovic. Nadal much fresher and is killing the ball.

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-10, 13:08

Green money wrote:
steveschneider wrote:Djokovic vs Nadal

Was hoping for a fresh face in the finals but we got another finale between two of the big three. Tsitsipas worked Djokovic a bit today, I think Nadal comes in with an advantage.
Nadal in 4 over Djokovic. Nadal much fresher and is killing the ball.

Hard to disagree with this but the way 2020 has gone Djokavic will probably win.

by aualum06 2020-10-11, 10:02

Joker got destroyed the first set, we will see if he can hold to start the second

by aualum06 2020-10-11, 10:25

Joker getting destroyed and throwing rackets

by aualum06 2020-10-11, 11:52

I mean at least joker didn't hit a ball at anyone

by **steveschneider** 2020-10-11, 20:46

Had to avoid this thread all day to not see any spoilers...just finished and congrats to Nadal. He absolutely destroyed Joker.

I'm ready for the next gen to take over but honestly no one is even close to this level which speaks volumes to the big three.

by aualum06 2021-08-15, 15:20

Feel retirement announcement probably next

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by **steveschneider** 2021-08-15, 20:36

aualum06 wrote:Feel retirement announcement probably next

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Down to two from the big three. He will be missed.

by **steveschneider** 2021-08-20, 06:46

Nadal is out for the rest of the year. Bummer.

by aualum06 2021-08-20, 08:34

steveschneider wrote:Nadal is out for the rest of the year. Bummer.

Hard to see anyone beating Joker on the hard court

by **steveschneider** 2021-08-20, 09:44

aualum06 wrote:
steveschneider wrote:Nadal is out for the rest of the year. Bummer.

Hard to see anyone beating Joker on the hard court

We shall see. I thought he was invincible until the Olympics where we found out even the great Djokovic has a limit. He took on too much there doing singles matches and then doubles matches the next day. He said he had shoulder issues so we shall see where he's at.

BTW, the Monfils vs Rublev match up on Youtube is worth a watch. I really wish Monfils could string it together and make a quarter or semis at some point. Doubtful it will happen but his highlight reel shots could really lift up the sport.

by aualum06 2021-08-25, 19:48

Serena and Venus both withdraw

by **steveschneider** 2021-08-25, 20:14

aualum06 wrote:Serena and Venus both withdraw

Saw on Racket Magazine they are going to do a night at the bar with Nick Kyrgios. Didn’t see the location but if it’s in Manhattan I gotta make it to this.

by aualum06 2021-08-25, 20:16

steveschneider wrote:
aualum06 wrote:Serena and Venus both withdraw

Saw on Racket Magazine they are going to do a night at the bar with Nick Kyrgios. Didn’t see the location but if it’s in Manhattan I gotta make it to this.

Kyrgios at the bar, take the camcorder

by **steveschneider** 2021-08-25, 20:20

aualum06 wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

Saw on Racket Magazine they are going to do a night at the bar with Nick Kyrgios. Didn’t see the location but if it’s in Manhattan I gotta make it to this.

Kyrgios at the bar, take the camcorder

https://www.businessinsider.com/nick-kyrgios-drinking-wimbledon-pub-night-before-rafael-nadal-match-reports-2019-7

by aualum06 2021-08-25, 20:22

steveschneider wrote:
aualum06 wrote:

Kyrgios at the bar, take the camcorder

https://www.businessinsider.com/nick-kyrgios-drinking-wimbledon-pub-night-before-rafael-nadal-match-reports-2019-7

Hopefully.he gets some night matches, fun to watch and there's always a chance for a meltdown

by **steveschneider** 2021-08-25, 20:24

aualum06 wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

https://www.businessinsider.com/nick-kyrgios-drinking-wimbledon-pub-night-before-rafael-nadal-match-reports-2019-7

Hopefully.he gets some night matches, fun to watch and there's always a chance for a meltdown

About how I see it. I remember you didn’t like him. I find him highly entertaining and he always has a few mind blowing points a match.

by aualum06 2021-08-25, 20:25

steveschneider wrote:
aualum06 wrote:

Hopefully.he gets some night matches, fun to watch and there's always a chance for a meltdown

About how I see it. I remember you didn’t like him. I find him highly entertaining and he always has a few mind blowing points a match.

Yeah he's a dick and turns me off for some reason when watching lol

by **steveschneider** 2021-08-27, 06:57

aualum06 wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

About how I see it. I remember you didn’t like him. I find him highly entertaining and he always has a few mind blowing points a match.

Yeah he's a dick and turns me off for some reason when watching lol

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTArCp2JPPF/?utm_medium=copy_link

I almost have no excuse. $50 for entry which includes open bar and snacks. Only kicker is it’s deep in Brooklyn which would add two hours of travel time too and from the event via trains.

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