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

[otakuant]

What. A. Match! That had to be the best match of the tournament so far (that I've seen). Think I've said it already, but I would not be surprised one bit if Vika's back in the final. She's the second best hard court player for a reason.

 

[shogun]

Very impressed with the way Angelique kept fighting during all the matchpoints. Looked like she was drained though and couldn't fight much more for the last game.

 

[illmaticsoulchild]

Boom Boom..

 

[otakuant]

Amazing. Boom Boom came back from down 1-5 in the third to win the match by winning 6 straight games.

 

[the gr8est]

Was at the Open today. Got to Grandstand early to make sure I had good seats for the homie Donald Young.

What a ******* match that was. Hope he can upset Wawrinka.

 

[britkicks]

It's a shame for Genie if she does have to pull out just when she is regaining match confidence and fitness. She has a winnable 4Round on current form although not sure she will do now even if she is able to make it to court.head injuries plus heat is not a good mix

 

[Sinner]

Hope Genie doesn't push it if her head injury really is that bad... 

Let's not forget... Vika had a mild concussion too...

 

[otakuant]

Damn, Venus.

Only 50 minutes, too. Why can't Serena's matches be quick and drama-free like this?

 

[aepps20]

Vee is coming after folks. Serena has an extremely tough match with Keys for the privilege of facing Vee next.

 

[dmvisrnb]

As huge a Serena fan as I am, I want Venus to beat her and win this whole event. She's the reason I started watching women's tennis. She's been through so much with her disorder, and she deserves another slam. Serena will get 22 and even more. She has 2 Serena slams. If she doesn't win this grand slam she's gon be aight.

I remember Venus lost 5 straight grand slam finals to Serena back in 02-03. It's amazing how different the numbers would look if Venus had won some of those.

 

[aepps20]

I am a huge Vee fan but she just let's me down too much. If this were a final I'd root for her over Serena but Vee could win the next round and lose love and love against a lesser player in the next round.

 

[tsamshox]

Williams sister QF's will be Primetime must see TV. Hopefully we get a high quality match.

 

[otakuant]

As huge a Serena fan as I am, I want Venus to beat her and win this whole event. She's the reason I started watching women's tennis. She's been through so much with her disorder, and she deserves another slam. Serena will get 22 and even more. She has 2 Serena slams. If she doesn't win this grand slam she's gon be aight.

I remember Venus lost 5 straight grand slam finals to Serena back in 02-03. It's amazing how different the numbers would look if Venus had won some of those.

I wouldn't be upset at all if Venus beats Serena, but I'm just not confident about her chances against Halep/Kvitova/Vika in the final. I think Venus would have a great chance of beating any of those players if this were on grass at Wimbledon, but I'm really not sure she can do it on hard courts.

 

[Sinner]

@markhmasters
We're told that Bouchard's symptoms include sensitivity to loud noises, light... she has a sore neck & a really bad headache

@markhmasters
When Bouchard was heading to ice bath late Friday the room was dark (most had left) + floor recently cleaned; she slipped & hit elbow/head

@markhmasters
Bouchard wanted to wait as long as possible before withdrawing, but it became clear it was only decision ... ultimately it was her call

 

[aepps20]

Genie made the right decision pulling out. Those symptoms are terrible and with the heat and humidity she could've really hurt herself out there.

 

[dmvisrnb]

I am a huge Vee fan but she just let's me down too much. If this were a final I'd root for her over Serena but Vee could win the next round and lose love and love against a lesser player in the next round.

Trust me, I know all too well how Venus will break your heart smh. I'm just hoping this time will be different. She seems different and quite healthy. We'll see

 

[anaturalwonder]

Look at Bautista's resilience against Nole! 

We'll see how long he can keep this up.

 

[thadangerousmind]

Madison Keys wasn't a tough match at all. Serena didn't even break a sweat. I think she takes Venus in straight sets business as usual.

 

[britkicks]

So USO locker room attendant may be liable for Genie withdrawal. USTA quiet on the issue. Oh well at least Geneu can say she is unbeaten for a first time in a long time

 

[shogun]

When the story was first reported it sounded like a weird injury. Was wondering if she slipped in the showers or the lockerroom floor was wet. I thought someone would be there helping prepare the ice tub.

 

[Sinner]

All valid questions... was she alone or was her trainer there?   Why was it that dark?  

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/e...ring-a-concussion-friday-night-224208365.html

 

[Sinner]

Simona vs BoomBoom!  

 

[shogun]

2 of the best nicknames. Halapeño and Boom Boom.

 

[Sinner]

The quality of this match has been... sub-optimal. 

 

[shogun]

Why is the heat policy only for the women? They don't care about the men? We feel the heat too.