2022 Tennis Thread

[dash_pinched]

The fans aren't booing, they're saying "Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuud"

[dash_pinched]

Rafa had three break points in the opening service game of set 2 and couldn't cash in on any of them, Ruud just broke Rafa at love.

Edit: Poor service game from Ruud and Rafa breaks right back. That's a missed opportunity.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Honestly this isn't that entertaining. Ruud returning the set point serve straight at the Chair Umpire's head might be the most fun thing in the match... Kyrgios no doubt stood up and fist pumped.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Honestly this isn't that entertaining. Ruud returning the set point serve straight at the Chair Umpire's head might be the most fun thing in the match... Kyrgios no doubt stood up and fist pumped.

Well, the score is flattering Ruud to be honest and now I fear it's just going to be a runaway for Nadal.

[dash_pinched]

Ruud was up 3-1 in set 2, Rafa wins set 2 6-3. It's too bad that the best match of this French Open happened in the round of 16.

[Nadal Fan]

I think this has been a tremendous match so far, Ruud is really playing well. I can see a Ruud vs Alcaraz final in 3 years here

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by Nadal Fan

I think this has been a tremendous match so far, Ruud is really playing well. I can see a Ruud vs Alcaraz final in 3 years here

It's a tremendous match if you're a Rafa fan lol. Just my opinion, but I would give Rafa a 7.5 out of 10 grade, he's made some nice shots, but he's also missed several as well. Put it this way, Felix beats Rafa if he plays at the same level in that match that he's playing today.

[dash_pinched]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1533462664780951553

[dash_pinched]

The Spanish bakery is open and the oven is getting ready to cook one last bagel.

[Nadal Fan]

Despite the lopsided score this isn't even Nadal's most dominant final win at the French Open. I won't mention what #1 is

[dash_pinched]

#22!!

[dash_pinched]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1533471434856615937

[Nadal Fan]

It feels like a perfect night
To dress up like hipsters



I hope this isn't the end, but if it all ends he goes out as the greatest to ever play the game.

[dash_pinched]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1533474370173259779

[Nadal Fan]

Nadal now has as many French Open titles as Sampras has total Grand Slams

I don't see him playing Wimbledon but hopefully he can find a solution for his foot to let him play the North American hard court swing

[dash_pinched]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1533480129573310464

[Nadal Fan]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

https://twitter.com/user/status/1533480129573310464

Just incredible what he was able to do this year at the French Open, we will never see another Rafa ever

[dash_pinched]

You see that's the big difference between Rafa and Novak as Rafa will take multiple shots to play at a slam.

[spiteface]

It has been a wonderful journey watching Rafa, especially versus Federer and Djokovic. Whatever happens, I am sure he is grateful for the opportunities he has had and what he has been able to do in tennis history. VAMOS!!!

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Meh. Crappy match.

I don't think it even mattered whether Rafa actually won the thing or not. The story here is his ability and sheer will at an advanced age to overcome debilitating injury and continue to play at a high level. As I've said, I don't think him winning more clay tournaments, Roland Garros or otherwise, should change anything about anyone's opinion about who he is as a tennis player and where he fits in history. But the battle to do it on one foot does actually give him some bonus "all timer" points for me.