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The Tennis Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Markybhoy, May 16, 2014.

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  1. celtic20

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    Also a helluva tough round 1 match against Alize Cornet to be fair. Could've been a lot kinder than that.
     
  2. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Yep, spot on. Being able to play a bit more away from the spotlight will help her immensely. After the miracle of last year, she was always going to be facing a tougher year with opponents viewing her as a target. She didn't even play that badly last night, just that Alize was better. I also know for a fact that Billie Jean King really rates her ball striking technique.
     
  3. celtic20

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    Murray through to round 3 and will face Berrettini. A big test of his revival this one but a winnable match.
     
  4. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Murray lost to Berrettini in one of the two finals he made this year, so he'll know his game well. His ROS needs to be spot on because Berrettini's serve is a monster, and he'll need to take advantage of any break opportunities he gets. The other thing Andy can get at is Berrettini's backhand, which every player tries to attack as that's probably the main thing holding Berrettini back from being a regular slam contender.

    On another note, great win for Jack Draper last night.
     
  5. paulie walnuts Gold Member Gold Member

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    Murray giving Berrettini a decent workout here. Great to see.
     
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    Played his worst 2 games of the match straight after I posted that :fear:
     
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    Good quality match, plenty of lovely drop shots etc.
    Unfortunately things don't go Andy's way...
     
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    Andy really looks be in great shape.
    Great match so far.
     
  9. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Not a surprising result but it was good to see Andy in decent form. Draper had to retire via injury too, which is a shame. This slam will have been great experience for him though.
     
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    Serena Williams officially retired.
     
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    Kyrgios on top form.. beat Medvedev comfortably 3-1 there at the US Open
     
  12. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Alcaraz wins the US Open and is the new world number 1. Hopefully the first of many. Great match.
     
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    Was unreal entertainment. Some mental rallies. Ruud is some player but there was no Escape from Alcaraz. :fear:

    He really has that X Factor though. Pure class. You could see he was tiring badly at one stage having played so many 5 setters but he just refused to let it drag him down. Excited to see how Roland Garros goes next year. Working from home gave me the chance to watch quite a lot of that US Open.. definitely going to follow the tennis closer now. Love it.
     
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    Outwith Celtic I watch far more tennis than I do football these days. It’s great following the tour year round.
     
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    Roger Federer announces his retirement from Tennis.

    Many will disagree and they'll be well within their rights to pick Rafa or Novak but for me? The greatest tennis player there has ever been and one of the greatest sportsman the world has ever seen. Up there with Jordan and Woods for me.

    Happy Retirement to the GOAT.
     
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    Delighted to have watched his career. Most talented player ever.
     
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    One of my favourite players to watch

    Alcaraz winning the other night was good but its making me realise how much I'm going to miss this golden generation of tennis :90:
     
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    The GOAT, what a career and what a legacy.

    Made it look like an art form, unbelievable otherworldly talent.
     
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    He was an artist, the tennis court was his canvas. :67:

    Winning 20 slams with that style of tennis is impressive, he was a pleasure tae watch.
     
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