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The Tennis Thread (Part 31)
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anyonefortennis
13-08-2016
Podium set up on Maria Bueno court for the medal ceremony.
tartan-belle
13-08-2016
Originally Posted by planets:
“is that the Sex God playing? ”

he was. Him and a silent H lost to Coco and Sock.
striing
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“Podium set up on Maria Bueno court for the medal ceremony.”

Which channel? (I've switched over for the athletics.)

Edit oh it's the one after the athletics.
anyonefortennis
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by striing:
“Which channel? (I've switched over for the athletics.)

Edit oh it's the one after the tennis.”

RB 6.
EuroFoxi
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by dduk:
“Well, it's a bit difficult for him to lose to anyone else now ”



It's just the ideal final. If Andy was to lose to anyone, I'd choose Delpo.

Originally Posted by striing:
“I don't think anyone saw that coming. But if Venus or Serena couldn't have it I'm happy it's gone to a newbie. (Okay I know she's been pro for 6 years but she's a newbie to the big time.)”

I'm not sure what happened to them? They went through all that doubles practice for nothing in the end.
dduk
14-08-2016
I don't think I've ever heard the Puerto Rican National Anthem in my life.
anyonefortennis
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by dduk:
“I don't think I've ever heard the Puerto Rican National Anthem in my life.”

J Lo will be singing it.
Lisa.B
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by EuroFoxi:
“I'm not sure what happened to them? They went through all that doubles practice for nothing in the end. ”

Venus wants mixed gold instead.
anyonefortennis
14-08-2016
Aaaaaw totes emosh.
striing
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by EuroFoxi:
“I'm not sure what happened to them? They went through all that doubles practice for nothing in the end. ”

Well they won Wimbledon so not really for nothing.

Venus was sick and Serena injured.
EuroFoxi
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by striing:
“Well they won Wimbledon so not really for nothing.

Venus was sick and Serena injured.”

My understanding was that they participated in the Wimbledon Doubles (and put so much effort into it) to practice for the Olympics.

That's unfortunate.
tartan-belle
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by EuroFoxi:
“My understanding was that they participated in the Wimbledon Doubles (and put so much effort into it) to practice for the Olympics.

That's unfortunate.”

would've been worse if they hadn't won Wimbledon, at least they came away with something...
EuroFoxi
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“Venus wants mixed gold instead. ”

That would be great. After all, she is suffering from a syndrome (in case you hadn't noticed ) so any achievement could almost be more special for her, now.
tartan-belle
14-08-2016
I wonder if Sock will reconsider the whole singles over doubles?

Singles at the Olympics: out in r1.
Doubles: wins men's bronze and into the mixed gold medal match.
dduk
14-08-2016
Time to watch the Heptathlon Javelin now. I really can't see another Super Saturday this time around though.
anyonefortennis
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by dduk:
“Time to watch the Heptathlon Javelin now. I really can't see another Super Saturday this time around though.”

It's Super Sunday now as it's 12.15.
dduk
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“It's Super Sunday now as it's 12.05.”

Ahh, but in Rio it's 20:05. That's what counts for the athletes.
anyonefortennis
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by dduk:
“Ahh, but in Rio it's 20:05. That's what counts for the athletes.”

I'm on UK time.
Barney06
14-08-2016
I thought it was a great final , conrats to Monica Puig . Disappointed in Kerber she seemed to offer a perfunctory handshake at the end.
anyonefortennis
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by Barney06:
“I thought it was a great final , conrats to Monica Puig . Disappointed in Kerber she seemed to offer a perfunctory handshake at the end.”

No change there there.
anyonefortennis
14-08-2016
Wrong thread.
striing
14-08-2016
Originally Posted by Barney06:
“I thought it was a great final , conrats to Monica Puig . Disappointed in Kerber she seemed to offer a perfunctory handshake at the end.”

I've always found her to be a bit of a moody so and so and not very sporting, unless she wins when she's all smiles and compliments for the opponent.
Irishguy123
14-08-2016
Fantastic result for Puig. Really hope it proves to be the start of something and not just a flash in the pan. Above all else, I certainly hope she pulls out of Cincinnati this week, literally zero point in playing it. She's already more than warmed up for the US Open!
SegaGamer
14-08-2016
Watching Nadal and Del Potro yesterday made me realise just how much i am going to miss the Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray battles in a few years time. I'm sure Del Potro would have made it too if he wasn't so unlucky with injuries. This lot are all getting older now and time is clearly catching up on them, Federer is showing his age and Nadal is picking up injuries. Djokovic and Murray are going to face similar problems in the next few years.

There is nobody coming through anywhere near as good as these players.
Cherry-choc
14-08-2016
I properly enjoyed Delpo and Pica's wins. Playing for their nation in a South American Olympics clearly means the world to them.

Pica will get a huge reception when she returns to Puerto Rico. She'll never have to pay for a meal/drink again. PR anthem was very nice.

Elsewhere, I know the Cincy draw is out but I'm getting strong vibes of meh. The court speed/bounce will be drastically different to Rio and those who reached the semis or better will be physically/emotionally drained. I know Andy is the #1 seed and all but he'd be in strong danger of losing early. For me, savour the silver/gold medal, go directly to USO, do not pass Cincy.

Originally Posted by dduk:
“It begs the question, why didn't Konta play this good against Kerber?”

In short, Puig is more talented than Konta. Konta has the better serve and is mentally tougher, but Puig defends/moves better and possesses a very fluid and dynamic BH. She is comfortable hitting DTL on both wings.

Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“Whatever anyone thinks of Kerber, you've got to love these counterpunch epics her style lends itself to.”

Indeed. The best matches always involve contrasting styles.

For example, Petra/Keys is an eyesore. You'd have to pay me to watch

Originally Posted by EuroFoxi:
“I wouldn't mind. If he had to lose to anyone, I'd like it to be Delpo. He really deserves this. ”

Yeah, I suppose so. It would mean a lot to Delpo to win on enemy territory and Andy already has a gold in the cabinet.

Originally Posted by Lizzie8008:
“I've just realised, if Del Potro wins tomorrow that will mean he's taken out Djokovic, Nadal and Murray in just over one week.”

Reminds me of Indian Wells three years ago. Delpo beat Andy in the QF, Nole in the SF only to fall to Rafa in the final.

Originally Posted by Barney06:
“I thought it was a great final , conrats to Monica Puig . Disappointed in Kerber she seemed to offer a perfunctory handshake at the end.”

Kerber always gives cold handshakes in defeat. Aga also.
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