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The Tennis Thread (Part 31)
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InTheLoop
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by Irishguy123:
“.....”

Admittedly the last sentence is probably accurate

Like when in the mens it was Kei and Cilic and was barely 75% full.....

When is Sir Delpo entering the fray>????
Lisa.B
02-09-2016
My word, I've just seen Pam's 60s knitwear.
wns_195
02-09-2016
It will be interesting to see how Serena plays against the better players. Althouggh she won comfortably, she seems to ffeel under pressure.
Barney06
02-09-2016
Notice that Hingis has paired up with Coco now in the doubles
Lushness
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“My word, I've just seen Pam's 60s knitwear. ”

It's dreadful isn't it and paired with those shorts; she must have got dressed in the dark.
InTheLoop
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by Barney06:
“Notice that Hingis has paired up with Coco now in the doubles”

I don't think they've ever paired together?

I was surprised to see Kyrgios pair up with Evans - they must know each other from using the same marijuana dealer...
Lizzie8008
02-09-2016
Visually, Del Potro standing next to almost anyone is usually hilarious to me. Actually thought he was even taller than 6ft 6. Made Steve Johnson look like one of the ball boys.
Lisa.B
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by InTheLoop:
“I don't think they've ever paired together?”

Cincy, they lost in the final to Mirza & Strycova.
IzzieStar
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by InTheLoop:
“I don't think they've ever paired together?

I was surprised to see Kyrgios pair up with Evans - they must know each other from using the same marijuana dealer...”

They played Cincinnati together, losing in the final to Hingis' former partner Mirza and Strycova.
Irishguy123
02-09-2016
Probs won't be staying up to watch this match but I sure hope Delpo rips him a new asshole
smude
02-09-2016
Jason Goodall, a minor player at best, is a pundit on the US panel after matches. He has done OK for himself.
smude
02-09-2016
Dan Evans up 2-0 in sets. Have to admire his fighting qualities.
BBTweets
02-09-2016
Zverev the younger seems to have a sense of entitlement around him. More than once he's had a strop in this match. Diminutive Dan is doing great - just has to keep his cool and he can throw Zverev's dummy back into his mouth.
Lushness
02-09-2016
Bloody hell well done Dan, I only saw the last set but great performance! Good luck against Stan he's gonna need it!
smude
02-09-2016
Dan played brilliantly. He is Mr Perpetual Motion. I can see why he and Nick teamed up in doubles.
BBTweets
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by Lushness:
“Bloody hell well done Dan, I only saw the last set but great performance! Good luck against Stan he's gonna need it!”

He was astonishingly good. Him focusing on events that were going to help him with his ranking had to have played a part too.

The statisticians will be pouring over the history books to find out the last time 3 British men got to the 3rd round of a slam.


E.T.A It wasn't that long ago Wimbledon 2015 - Ward, Bedene and Murray made it through to the 3rd round.
tartan-belle
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by smude:
“Dan played brilliantly. He is Mr Perpetual Motion. I can see why he and Nick teamed up in doubles.”

I saw Dan beat Dimi and half the time he seemed to be almost serving whilst he was walking back to the baseline! No messing around!

Great for Dan.
Cherry-choc
02-09-2016
Watch and learn Jacobbabe

Shame Naomi didn't take a set off Aga, she really had chances. Unfortunately didn't have the nerve to go for her returns on the crucial points in the TB, but she gave a decent account of herself.

Originally Posted by smude:
“Granollers is very steady, good ground strokes, doesn't miss much. Bit like Simon.”

A very tiny bit. Simon has a lethal flat FH that he can hit on the run, Granollers has nothing like that weaponry. I'd say Granollers is a closer match to Troicki - decent 1st serve, good defence on the BH side, FHs break down fairly regularly. However, Granollers has better touch/net game and is mentally tougher. Also noisier

Originally Posted by Lushness:
“Goerges is stunning, naturally beautiful.”

She's wunderbar. Marginally prefer 'Bine, but Julia has the magic rack.

Originally Posted by owen10:
“The American interviewers are so cringeworthy”

Originally Posted by tartan-belle:
“I think this year it'll be more than 10”

They really are. Brad Gilbert is toe-curling both on and offline with his goofy nicknames for players.

Originally Posted by EuroFoxi:
“Got a good laugh out of all of this Broady lovin'. Konta has competition.

Also, slightly odd question, but what d'yall make of Timea Babos? I've only ever watched the singles matches that she's lost and been utterly steamrolled so I'm a bit bemused at how high her ranking is. What's her game like nowadays?”

Babos is kind of just there. Decent BH, but I've never rated her FH or point construction. She's easy on the eye to an extent. Seems to do better in doubles with Kiki.

I'd say the Swiss Timea is a bit more distinctive.

Originally Posted by BBTweets:
“Brit Alert - Colin Fleming gets brought into the doubles with Fyrstenberg due to a withdrawal.

Brat Alert - Kyrgios match about to start ”

Cool that Colin made it in, he really needs the ranking points.

Originally Posted by BBTweets:
“Zverev the younger seems to have a sense of entitlement around him. More than once he's had a strop in this match. Diminutive Dan is doing great - just has to keep his cool and he can throw Zverev's dummy back into his mouth.”

I agree about Zverev. Seems to moan at the umpire over every close line call. His racket smashing technique was rubbish as well, took ages to make a slight dent. Gulbis or Paire needs to show him how it's done. His mentality is the main thing that he needs to improve...also, the net/transition game.

Dan played great from what I could see - only saw the last set and a half. Very nice gameplan to use variety, engage Zverev at the net. Slicing to the less fierce Zverev FH then launching a FH DTL worked a treat. Think he's on the verge of the top 50 now! Stan next round.
Jaccobabe
02-09-2016
Not surprised to see Stosur out. She could have given Serena trouble but not to be.

Ferrer has one of his better wins this year against the Italian Stallion.
Jaccobabe
02-09-2016
Also, I can do the MQ, just im on ipad from later today and doesnt work so well there, but probably wont post much either. hahaha
Jaccobabe
02-09-2016
Serena playing Larsson next. One of those players whose been around forever and suddenly starts doing better. Quite fun

I cant see Ak in trouble against Belis, but hopefully in 4R (Kvitova/Svitloina)
MissAyrshire
02-09-2016
Today's order of play http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/s...n&sf34938506=1

So pleased to see Delpo beat Johnson
Jaccobabe
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by MissAyrshire:
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So pleased to see Delpo beat Johnson ”

Hahahaha. Me too
EuroFoxi
02-09-2016
Originally Posted by MissAyrshire:
“Today's order of play http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/s...n&sf34938506=1

So pleased to see Delpo beat Johnson ”

Madison Keys v Naomi Osaka

I really enjoyed watching Osaka at the French, I think she's definitely one to watch for the future. She could've taken out Halep if she'd have held her nerve.

Also interested to see how Anderson, Cici Bellis, Harrison, Edmund & Konta proceed.

Kevin Anderson has been especially quiet this year...
Jenny1986
02-09-2016
I've been reading the last couple of pages this morning and the effusions about Naomi Broady have amused me greatly 'Queen of the North' was particularly good. I'm not really a fan of Broady beyond thinking its nice when a British player does well. It's more a passing interest.

I'm happy Radwanska won, though I don't think she will go much further. My dream is that she beats Serena and wins the title. (I am laughing as I type that despite my love of Aga).
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