Tennis 2023

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 4:49 pm

The season starts with a bang. Osaka will miss the season, she's pregnant.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 5:42 pm

It’s not called Meldied

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:47 am

Ryan wrote: ↑Wed Jan 11, 2023 5:42 pm It’s not called Meldied

Shouldn't be surprised it's Mel-bun-in-the-oven.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:21 pm

3 American men made it to the AO quarters and the unseeded one goes to the Semis. And none of those 3 were on Break Point

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:35 pm

well, one of them was in college last season, right?

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:47 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:35 pm well, one of them was in college last season, right?

Yeah it's a crazy story. He won the NCAA singles title in May, 2022. Then turned pro.
Got a few wins here and there, got a wildcard into Cincinnati Masters and won 2 matches, that's worth 100 points.
Then went on a run in November and won 3 three challenger events (like triple A) and those are each 100 points.
around 600 points gets you in the top 100 and suddenly he was there. Top 100 gets you into the Grand Slams.

All of a sudden, "Holy shit, I've qualified for Australia, I need a passport". Guy had never left the country ever.
Gets to Australia and plays a tune up tournament, 1 win, 1 loss then goes on this incredible run to the QF. He's now in the top 40 and he just made half a million dollars.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:32 pm

@jerloma

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:46 pm

My god, she's adorable.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:00 am

Jack Sock loses to Real Estate Trust Professional. REIT guy goes to round of 16 at the Delray Beach Open
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/ ... work-early

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:11 am

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:00 am Jack Sock loses to Real Estate Trust Professional. REIT guy goes to round of 16 at the Delray Beach Open
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/ ... work-early

Jack Sock is a real name and not just what a high school boy hides under his bed?

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:18 am

Anyone watching the Netflix show? Break Point, done by the same folks that produced Drive to Survive (F1).

It's really good, and it's doing exactly what the F1 show did: Make you care about some of up and coming players on both the men's and women's side of things. I think this is particularly useful/important for the women. They are really kind of random at this point with some of the recent retirements.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:10 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:11 am
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:00 am Jack Sock loses to Real Estate Trust Professional. REIT guy goes to round of 16 at the Delray Beach Open
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/ ... work-early
Jack Sock is a real name and not just what a high school boy hides under his bed?

This deserves a gold star.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:25 am

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:10 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:11 am
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:00 am Jack Sock loses to Real Estate Trust Professional. REIT guy goes to round of 16 at the Delray Beach Open
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/ ... work-early
Jack Sock is a real name and not just what a high school boy hides under his bed?
This deserves a gold star.

Played on a coed softball team in/after law school. Our name was the Jerk Sox.

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:27 am

The only crust mister d likes.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:29 am

rass wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:27 am The only crust mister d likes.

I love this site so much I hate it.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:32 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:18 am Anyone watching the Netflix show? Break Point, done by the same folks that produced Drive to Survive (F1).

It's really good, and it's doing exactly what the F1 show did: Make you care about some of up and coming players on both the men's and women's side of things. I think this is particularly useful/important for the women. They are really kind of random at this point with some of the recent retirements.

I binged this. It was pretty good. Not great, but does show the psycho mentality/focus of mentality (and the people they surround themselves with)

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:16 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:25 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:10 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:11 am
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:00 am Jack Sock loses to Real Estate Trust Professional. REIT guy goes to round of 16 at the Delray Beach Open
https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/ ... work-early
Jack Sock is a real name and not just what a high school boy hides under his bed?
This deserves a gold star.
Played on a coed softball team in/after law school. Our name was the Jerk Sox.

That is so good. If I played fantasy baseball I'd steal that name.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:50 am

Taylor Fritz enters the top 5. First American man to be top 5 in the rankings since Andy Roddick.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:06 pm

Had a random thought in my head after reading about Djokovic withdrawal from Indian Wells. Probably an interesting Swampcrash question or random trivia question. Most walkover wins.

https://www.ultimatetennisstatistics.co ... ByWalkover

Stan Smith still up there

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:53 am

Last week Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 10. 912-week streak from April 25th, 2005.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:18 am

If there was one match to watch this year, for non-tennis fans even, it's this one. One set apiece between Alcaraz and Djokovic on the french clay and the shotmaking has been incredible.

travzilla · Post by **travzilla** » Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:22 am

watching at work. That no-look turn-around spin thing Alcaraz did in the first set was unbelievable.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:48 am

unfortunately now, Alcaraz is cramping.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:38 pm

This final has been one hell of a match.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:56 pm

Alcaraz just came at the king, and he didn't miss.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:01 pm

Novax

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:18 pm

That was a pretty great match. I didn’t turn it on at start but saw last of fourth and whole fifth set.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Sun Jul 16, 2023 3:24 pm

One of the better matches I've watched in a very long time. But it was also kind of weird. Both guys winning sets 6-1... Okay?

But, yeah, Alcaraz and his mix of drop shots and smashing forehands was just incredible.

And say what you want about Jovak, that dude's defense is probably the best in the history of the sport. It's not just that he gets to things most players don't, it's his placement of the returns. It's incredible to watch and I kind of think fans are so used to it they might be shrugging their shoulders at truly one of a kind shots.

What a great day of tennis.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:42 pm

Labor dau

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:51 pm

It's 10:49 and Sarah Bareilles is singing to BJK and Michelle Obama on Arthur Ashe, while Djokovic is still waiting to go out there. He must want to murder all of them.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:30 am

Who he should want to murder is the German that wasted so much time the crowd wanted to kill her by the end of close to 3 hour match with really shady clock stuff. Umpire should've rung her up much earlier in the match.

Very annoying to watch.

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:32 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:30 am Who he should want to murder is the German that wasted so much time the crowd wanted to kill her by the end of close to 3 hour match with really shady clock stuff. Umpire should've rung her up much earlier in the match.

Very annoying to watch.

I know. Coco looked like she wanted to throw down.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:39 am

Really good story on Andy Roddick.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:17 pm

Pegula needs to talk with her reps about her clothing deal with Adidas. It looks like she's wearing a tablecloth.

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:28 pm

Zverez just had a someone kicked out of the stadium for some Hitler shit. Also this match is awesome.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:08 am

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:17 pm Pegula needs to talk with her reps about her clothing deal with Adidas. It looks like she's wearing a tablecloth.

My wife said shower curtain, but I think we can all agree it's not a great look.

The other outfit that didn't really work was Wozniacki. She wore like... A unitard, I guess you'd call it? When she tucked the spare ball by her hip, it looked like she'd ruptured her bursa sac.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:53 pm

Some high quality stuff going on between Tiafoe and Shelton.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:33 am

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:53 pm Some high quality stuff going on between Tiafoe and Shelton.

Go Gators!

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:09 am

Tiafoe is a local favorite (Hyattsville MD), but watching this Shelton kid... That's the first American I've watched in a very long time that looks like he has the power + skill to win a major. Tiafoe is fun to watch, but he would have to get very lucky to win one. Fritz just doesn't have the killer/closing game against the top 5 level players.

But Shelton? The dude is ripping 149mph serves and his fore/backhand are deadly. He has the fire power to hang with Alcoraz and Joker. Dude is only 20 yo.

And with Coco on the rise on the women's side... seeing a light at the end of the tunnel for American tennis.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:15 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:09 am Tiafoe is a local favorite (Hyattsville MD), but watching this Shelton kid... That's the first American I've watched in a very long time that looks like he has the power + skill to win a major. Tiafoe is fun to watch, but he would have to get very lucky to win one. Fritz just doesn't have the killer/closing game against the top 5 level players.

But Shelton? The dude is ripping 149mph serves and his fore/backhand are deadly. He has the fire power to hang with Alcoraz and Joker. Dude is only 20 yo.

And with Coco on the rise on the women's side... seeing a light at the end of the tunnel for American tennis.

Shelton is all raw undisciplined fearless power. His game from yesterday night probably won't be enough to upset Joker but he has zero chance if he tries to dial it back. Best strategy is more of the same, close your eyes and swing.

And freaky that Coco is only 19, feels like she's been around awhile.