Originally Posted by
seansnotmyname@:
“People that say this about Serena really aren't paying attention, there are times when she just goes for it, but she is more selective then many people think, certainly in the last few years. Same to a lesser extent with Sharapova and Azerenka. It's really hard to just smash the ball and be a multiple winner, you might get the odd slam like Bartoli, but not ever be consistent.
Oh and if Broady was half as good on the tennis court as she was at Instagram, I'd be an huge fan and she'd be a multiple slam winner. Still not as hot as Katie Boulter.”
Agree about Serena. She has bucketloads of power but it's controlled, especially since working with Mouldyglou. Now a fair bit of topspin on the FH.
Keys possesses huge weapons but no control whatsoever. She needs more spin on the FH in particular and to develop a 75-80% game for rallies, with 100% in the locker to finish the point off. It's the only way she'll beat the elite defenders (Woz, Kerber, Aga). Coach needs to drum this into her right now.
Boulter is hotter than Broady but it's close for me.
Originally Posted by seansnotmyname@:
“Yeah I know the "PCgonemadbrigade" have been full in defending inverdale, but horrible media comments surely contributed to Bartoli's problems, in fact that entire hate towards her for beating the pervs fave Lisicki (who I've never got the attractiveness of) must of played a part. To have these stories as a bigger part of her win rather than her incredible achievement could well have been devastating for her self-image. Glad she seems out of it now.”
To each their own.
Originally Posted by seansnotmyname@:
“Nike must be so pissed off about the Maria suspension, Key's out means it's basically Serena again, which is fine, but for the huge money they put in, one player isn't really good enough, no Vika either obviously, Adidas ruling women's tennis this year.
Nikecorts pushing of Genie is always funny though as she goes out first round.”
They've also had a bad run in the golf after Tiger's demise. I'm glad Nike are getting their fingers burnt for once. Much deserved after their inexplicable support of shameless cheat Gatlin.
Originally Posted by
tartan-belle:
“some...er...interesting Caro stats 
”
That's a...shocking drought.
Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“Hong Kong Pouille quicker than the human eye.”
Love it. Could catch on more than Luc-ass.
Originally Posted by
Lizzie8008:
“I was indifferent to Pouille before, and although he was beating Rafa I was willing to keep an open mind, but that tongue out thing he just did has put him straight on my shit list
”
I loved the randomness. He'd obviously watched
our Wiggo's antics on the podium.
Originally Posted by
Lisa.B:
“OMG that DF.
What a pitiful end.”
Typical Shitra ending.
Originally Posted by
BBTweets:
“I hate when matches end with the loser double faulting - except when it's Murray's opponents of course 
Hope Kyle brings a good game tonight. If he does, he'll have the crowd eating out of his hand.”
DFs are a very disappointing way to end a match. Especially when the opponent is returning 2nd serve from deep.
Originally Posted by seansnotmyname@:
“The average age of the q-f's so far in both draws is 28.25. Pouille has saved it from being even more veteran.”
He would've saved it at Wimbledon as well.
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“All credit to Pouille for holding his nerve in the breaker, he played a really good match so i'm happy for him. He's also 22, so wins like this give me hope for the future. (Does it always have to be Rafa they beat though? lol)
At the end of the day Rafa wasn't beating Nole, I don't care how injured Novak is, Rafa wouldn't have won. So I guess his loss here saves us the torture of that match up.”
Well, I think when Rafa's forehand is not commanding and it's barely penetrating the service line in rallies, then matches are on the opponent's racket. It would be much harder for Pouille to do this against Nole because of Nole's ridiculous shot depth. Andy on his passive days is also vulnerable to a big hitter because his rally FH lands halfway up the court. Usually his BH has good depth though.
Originally Posted by Jenny1986:
“I don't like it either, I think there is a good compromise to be found. Let them get to 10-10 or something, then go to a breaker.”
You done stoled my idea! I thought 12-12 should be the limit.
Originally Posted by Lushness:
“I've never liked the fifth set tie break either, such an abrupt way to end an entertaining match. The winner should be made to break serve.”
The fifth set TB was probably brought in for tv reasons. Hopefully the other slams never follow suit. Bad enough that the Davis Cup has followed...