The Official Tennis Thread (Vol. 2024 Oz Open Nadal Out)

[aepps20]

That's terrible.

 

[otakuant]

Upset alert: Murray down two sets to love against Mannarino.

Edit: Crisis averted. Andy wins in 5 sets by finishing him off with an ace.

 

[thadangerousmind]

Who in the hell scheduled these night matches? Nobody wants to watch Wozniacki play lackluster tennis in primetime.

 

[shogun]

The night matches in general haven't interested me much this year.

 

[illmaticsoulchild]

Who in the hell scheduled these night matches? Nobody wants to watch Wozniacki play lackluster tennis in primetime.

For real. At least when Fed plays scrubs it's entertaining.

And on a side note, he needs to go back to wearing all black so they have an excuse to play the imperial march again.

 

[jumpmantwenty3]

Nadal looks like he squats 500 lbs

 

[Sinner]

 

[aepps20]

Serena has a tough match against BMS tonight. She is a great doubles player that can throw off Serena's rhythm if she's nervous. Serena will need to play much better than she did against Bertens.

 

[Sinner]

A better look at the USO LB 1.5's...

Geeez, what happened Caro?  

Cetkovska played some great points down all those MP's, that's for sure. 

 

 

[shogun]

I think they said only 3 of the top 10 women's seeds are left in the tournament. Wish there was more consistency with the women players.

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

Shogun : Is that Skin in your avi ?

 

[britkicks]

I think they said only 3 of the top 10 women's seeds are left in the tournament. Wish there was more consistency with the women players.[/quote
Yes Serena Petra and Simona. But Aga, Vika and Venus still floating about for what it's worth

 

[aepps20]

The women's game is deeper than it has ever been and there really isn't that large of a gap between the top 5 (other than Serena) and anyone else in the top 50 or 100. As Mary Carillo says, "Big Babe Tennis" is here to stay. All it takes is for a hard hitting player firing on all cylinders and a top player can get beat.

 

[otakuant]

I'm conflicted about this Venus-Bencic match... I'd like to see Venus make a nice run, but I'd HATE to see Venus play Serena here in the QFs with so much on the line for the younger sister. Felt bad watching them play at Wimbledon. Then again, Baelinda could be an even bigger threat to Serena.

Fognini-Nadal later tonight. Please don't lose to Fog again, Rafa.

 

[The_Isomotion31]

I don't remember this being discussed in here. But thoughts on Federer's surprise half volley return of serve tactic?

I like it and get the idea of taking away timing and disrupting rhythm but does anyone thing some players may take offense to it? Then again it is Federer.

 

[aepps20]

SABR is a decent tactic but I don't know how well it will work against the top guys in a 5 set match. It is great way to change up the pace but the top guys adjust very quickly.

 

[aepps20]

Awesome stuff from Venus. This is a great win for her.

 

[otakuant]

That was Venus at her best. Lil' sis better get her act together soon... That B-level tennis Serena's been playing as of late can beat most players on tour, but it's not going to cut it against big sis's A-level.

As for Federer, I think it's great that he's trying something new at this point in his career. Even with all he's accomplished, I think it shows he's still hungry for more Grand Slams at the age of 35. Since he's so well respected in the tennis world, I can't imagine a whole lot of players taking offense by it.

 

[shogun]

Shogun : Is that Skin in your avi ?

Yeah. I saw she recently shaved her head, not a good look for her.

 

[The_Isomotion31]

Good win for Bouchard. Am very interested in the Keys Radwanska match.

 

[andoneflip]

Come on lets go Serena

 

[Cars]

Oh my

 

[tsamshox]

Serena in TROUBLE

 

[Cars]

Sadderday is gonna come early.

Edit: Sheesh. That 2nd set was intense. Hoping she comes out swinging in the 3rd

 

[mpire]

Serena in TROUBLE

Word?