The New and Improved Tennis Thread

lol

 

Holy shit.

This was the incident I was talking about.

 

I can't tell what he was mad about

 

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.

 

Exactly. They played during the day because Rafa apparently requested the day session. He got it.

 

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.

 

Gross. I usually like Nick, but that’s disgusting behavior.

 

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

 

wasnt there a time where Rafa asked he not umpire his matches?

 

Dumb American comment incoming but I really wish they’d convert km to mph for my brain.

 

Collins takes a grinder of a first set 7-5.

 

Divide by 8, times by 5.

(from the guy planning a US road trip for 4 years...)

 

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.

 

This first set in Swiatek Kanepi is nuts

 

Slam Kanepi is just a sight to behold.

 

It’s hot as fuck out and I don’t get the no wristband thing for her

 

No wristband, no hat/visor is a bold choice in these conditions.

 

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.

 

Felix

 

Med, what the hell is this?

 

Daniil has found his game. Long way back, but he’s in it now

 

The roof lol

 

Rain delay at this moment of the match in a stadium with a roof is unacceptable.

 

In 2022 you’d think they had a more efficient method to dry the courts as well.

 

Uh oh fellas

 

There's been quite a lot wrong with the AO this year.

Time for a change at the top. Well past time.

 

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.

 

Not much missing from FAA tool box. Hope he really steps it up this year and smashes some 500s.

 

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.

 

Daniil with the break!

 

Felix just can’t quite get back even. So close. Gutsy stuff from Med to get out of trouble

 

Dan covers so much ground and moves so well after his shots. Love watching him play.

 

This set is going to a tiebreak isn't it?

 

nvm. what a fucking match!

 

2 of 11 on break points for Felix. Just needed one more probably and it’s a different result

 

Daniil: I said to myself "What would Novak do?"

LMAO

 

He saved that with a Roger and Rafa drop in.

 

Love different linguistic twists. 1230 in Australia is midnight thirty.

 

Lol yeah after that they managed a cheer.

 

So, Stef-Medvedev and Matteo-Rafa. Two pretty great SF's.

 

other than maybe Zverev, the best 4 in the field. Vamos Rafa.