2017 Tennis Thread

[Kidder]

Didn't intend to question Milos' work ethic, I know he puts in tremendous effort and has a ridiculously large team to try and be the best he can be.

I watched a ton of tennis during the Agassi/Sampras era. Admittedly far less in recent years. I tried to stop watching Raonic because the evidence suggested I was a jinx. Would tune in for his big matches to see him falter. I have seen his run around bomb forehand leave players helpless but I've also seen it backfire against top level players like Murray or Federer who block it back into the open court.

One thing I love about Raonic is his consumate professionalism and attitude on the court. I grew up in competitive tennis and quite often top tennis player are usually like the worst kind of people. Arrogant, entitled, narcissistic, elitist.

Love how Raonic carries himself on and off the court. It's kind of funny how his greatest success came working with McEnroe, the antithesis of his respectful behaviour.

Not seen a lot of Shapovalov to this point. But last night was the first match in a while I scheduled time to watch live and stayed tuned for every point. A treat to watch.

So in summation: Love Raonic- especially his character. His backhand game makes me cringe, probably because I grew up idolizing Agassi. But I feel like an all-round game is required to beat the best at their best (the big 4).

Thus it's exciting to see Shapovalov on the rise. As even though he's raw, shows incredible promise.

Also love this thread with its tennis knowledge and insightful, respectful discourse.

[Hot_Flatus]

Shapovalov is now slated to battle Edmund tomorrow morning at roughly 9:00am. This should be another highly entertaining match given their recent matches.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Good thing we tried to talk ourselves into thinking Zverev or Kyrgios or Dimitrov could win this thing, because none of them made the third round...

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Shapovalov is now slated to battle Edmund tomorrow morning at roughly 9:00am. This should be another highly entertaining match given their recent matches.

I'm not off work until 11.

As far as Raonic goes - people end up so focused on his serve that they really don't see his other improvements over the years. To the point that ESPN's announcers are shocked every major at how some component of his game or another is better than it used to be.... and then just as shocked about the exact same things at the next major.

[Inglewood Jack]

I talked myself into thinking Zverev would be there for the final. those other two guys, I could have talked myself into an asylum and not make that prediction.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

I'm not off work until 11.

There's no schedule yet, it just says 9am for everyone right now.

[Nadal Fan]

Dimitrov gone good good step 2 out of 3 of mission get Nadal to the final is a go! How's Fed's back doing?

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

There's no schedule yet, it just says 9am for everyone right now.

It is now saying they will be playing on Ashe after 1:00pm

[GirlySports]

Yup. Perfect for Resolute

[Senator Clay Davis]

What a strange tournament it's been so far for Roger. Might be hurting, might be bored, might be tired, might be all of the above.

[Nadal Fan]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

What a strange tournament it's been so far for Roger. Might be hurting, might be bored, might be tired, might be all of the above.

Imagine how bad the draw would be if Fed and Rafa go out? It would be like a 250 level event, the US Open organizers must be pulling their hair out.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Roger drops another set. Seriously, he ain't exactly in Miami form here.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I'm actually rooting for it lol. Both lose today, then Denis is by far the only player fans wanna see.

[Mango]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

What a strange tournament it's been so far for Roger. Might be hurting, might be bored, might be tired, might be all of the above.

It's probably why he went and practiced at Central Park the other day.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/feder...-central-park/

And for the record, I'm very jealous of those folks. Imagine you're taking a stroll over lunch and there's the GOAT hitting balls

[Inglewood Jack]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

I'm actually rooting for it lol. Both lose today, then Denis is by far the only player fans wanna see.

Chaos is a ladder

[Senator Clay Davis]

Yeah Roger is done. As I said if this weren't a major he wouldn't be playing. Probably 85% healthy at best.

[Nadal Fan]

WTF US Open radio is not playing the Fed match instead we get Rogers vs Gavriola match....ya cause that's who people want to follow give your head a shake US Open

[Senator Clay Davis]

They're trying to trick people that Roger is fine, don't start selling all your tickets and giving us a 20% full Ashe.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Federer now down 2 sets to 1.

[Nadal Fan]

If he is injured will be interesting to see if he plays Laver Cup. He is a financial backer of the tournament and is set to play doubles with Rafa, it starts Sept 22.