I agree. I have no issue with him using it to fire himself up or to try to piss off Nadal. That said, he needs to stop it and leave it where it is, this isn’t a crusade. Where he was right, but also dumb, winning 20 slams will earn you preferential treatment.
Man. Really encouraging Aussie swing for Gael but you do have to wonder if this was his last best shot.
OMG that last game int the 2nd set was absolutely bonkers. Looks like Krygios was pissed about the toss on this serve, FFWD to 3:35 Then Krygios slams his racket just after 4:55 What a bitch.
Late in the match, the average time between points was like Shapo 28 seconds and Nadal 30 seconds. He should stop being a whiny bitch.
Calling the chair corrupt is where I lose it with Denis. If anything, Bernardes has a history of being anti-Rafa as a chair in the past. Preferential treatment happens, especially with court assignments and OOP. You know Rafa plays slow. You know he's meticulous. If you let it get into your head like Shapo did, you've already lost. Go use your play to get Rafa out of his rhythm. Say what you want about him, but it's why Kyrgios is 3-5 against Rafa with a couple of razor thin losses. Play back or get played.
Nadal was stalling on returns too. I don't think that's a fair indicator since both need to be ready for a serve But Shapo lost because he choked away one too many chances. And he had plenty
Great win by Collins and probably the right result for all of us - when you're that emotional about reaching a quarter (Cornet), you probably aren't going to get much further.
I play Saturday afternoons during the summer down here and you're wearing a hat most days. Best of 3 sets match at the AO without one? That's either brave or foolish.
So, regardless of who wins tonight, the men's semi-finalists will all be from the top 10. Whereas the women's features 2 unseeded players. Really not sure which I prefer - probably the former because the best players are going to be on court. And I know the women's comp is super strong, but rankings systems yada yada yada.
I have a feeling Wendel will be very happy shortly... Or not. Play on. Edit: Wow, what a warrior. That's why he's a slam champion.
This is BY FAR the best I have ever seen him play, especially against Danil. Couple of loose points now, but I'll cut him a break after 4 hours.
Yeah this is going to hurt FAA for a while having this match. Having a match point. Its on par after the Bills game. Shapo/FAA blow these matches. Plus I got COVID on Monday night. The Bills game gave me COVID