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

[otakuant]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks those collars are awful.

I remember hearing a tennis commentator say sometime this year that Ruud's goal was to become World No. 1. It seemed like an impossible task in this current era of the Big 3, but now he's literally one win (or an Alcaraz loss) away from making it happen... Crazy.

 

[Sinner]

He could be the first #1 with only 250-level wins.

 

[sneaksoy]

I need to make a trip to NYC during the U.S. Open. Always wanted to.

Maybe I'll finally make a trip down to Indian Wells next year.

I went over the weekend for the first time and it was pretty incredible. Was there for a day session and amazing the number of people spread across the grounds. Really neat atmosphere.

Was cool to see Alcaraz, Kyrgios, Tiafoe, Pegula, Kvitova, etc etc all in one afternoon.

Also fun to see random matches like this - the doubles pairing that beat Venus and Serena at Ashe in prime time playing on a side court a few days later.


That said, pulling for Alcaraz tonight. Kid is special.

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

I like Alcaraz a lot but I like Tiafoe in this matchup tonight.

In fact I can see Tiafoe win it all.

 

[whtascene]

Been to the Aussie Open a couple of times mainly to catch Federer play.

Love going to it, its like a giant amusement park for tennis fans. Even if you're not a hardcore tennis fan will still be able to enjoy the event with lots of things going on with free concerts and all.

One thing i like about going to a Grand Slam is watching the matches on the outside courts being so close to the action. Seeing how the pros hit the accuracy and power is impressive. Even just watching them train is fun.

 

[703 hwy]

3/4 semifinalists are Nike guys. I've been looking at that collar for almost 2 weeks now and it still looks like ***

I was looking today like wtf is up with that too

 

[frink85]

collar is ugly for sure, but why are they wearing the exact same shirt? same colors and everything. Nike gotta outfit Tiafoe with a blue version or something like Sinner.

just because its Queens/NYC you don't have to pander to the Mets and Knicks Kyrgios with that jersey looking shirt was blatant.

 

[otakuant]

Scumbag Kyrgios is known to be a huge basketball/Celtics fan, so the jersey makes sense for him. He'll usually walk on (and off) the court in a pair of J's. Really, he just kinda wears/does whatever the hell he wants. But yeah, I think Nike should give their players at least three different outfit options.

First set to Big Foe. That point that led into the tiebreak was insane.

 

[frink85]

Tiafoe killing me with these unforced errors. come on dog, get your mojo back.

 

[earldagoat]

Heart on the line

 

[frink85]

Should’ve let that last one drop

 

[frink85]

 

[frink85]

HERE WE GO

 

[SC kid]

Amazing

 

[earldagoat]

 

[frink85]

man gotta chill, he overhitting everything

 

[you go boy]

kinda wish the match kept going... alcaraz is legit and I'm glad it finally shows with his first major final... kinda glad rafa lost wouldnt want to see him get washed tonight in the semis lol

 

[Brosizzlew30.23]

Alcaraz is the real deal. Tiafoe will contend for years to come.

Ruud vs Alcaraz is gonna be a helluva Final. Carlitos is 2-0 head to head

 

[pmtotheam]

Got to see Jabeur practice yesterday, before watching the men's doubles final and later on Khachanov vs. Ruud. Wish I had tickets for the night session too though, seemed electric in there.

I know it's a long shot but hoping she wins today, and of course Alcaraz tomorrow

 

[Sinner]

If you get the chance, everyone should go watch pros practice. It's usually next-level hitting.

 

[Sinner]

Iga hitting so freely and hitting the lines. Too good.

 

[cool...but rude]

Went to the Open and saw the Alcaraz/Sinner match. Left after the 3rd set because my girl had just found out she had to drive back to Philly for work in the AM

 

[Sinner]

That was a tense 2nd set, but the better player won. Ons just looked too shaky at times.

 

[frink85]

Martina

 

[otakuant]

It feels bad seeing Ons losing two Grand Slam finals in a row. I do think she'll have another chance at winning a major in the future... maybe Wimbledon next year?

Congrats to Iga on her third major. Great way to finish the GS slam season after her big run earlier this year.