2024 Tennis Thread

[Erick Estrada]

It looks like he could be out of the game in a couple of years. Playing singles on the tour for an entire career isn't easy and it's not for everyone.

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

It looks like he could be out of the game in a couple of years. Playing singles on the tour for an entire career isn't easy and it's not for everyone.

It's very strange how he looks so engaged for Davis Cup play and then so lackluster for tour play. Now this was a Challenger level event so that might explain it somewhat, but then why even sign up to play if your heart isn't in it?

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Felix is just getting underway on TSN 5 - Oh great, Felix is heading off court before the match has even started.

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So ridiculous - Nishioka arguing over a ball that he had no chance of getting to.

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Nishioka acted like an idiot throughout the entire match and ends up winning. Really bad loss for Felix (56 unforced errors).

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Nishioka acted like an idiot throughout the entire match and ends up winning. Really bad loss for Felix (56 unforced errors).

So weird how Felix and Dennis can raise their level of play for Davis Cup and beat anyone but come out so flat and uninspired in tour events. I admire that they bring it when playing for the flag but they are both doing a disservice to their personal careers not being able to bring it on tour events.

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Just a day/night of upsets in Tokyo as in addition to Felix losing, Oikos was eliminated by Alex Michelsen in three sets and top seed Taylor Fritz was beaten by Arthur Fils.

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Brandon Nakashima also recording an upset win over Frances Tiafoe in Tokyo.

[Erick Estrada]

Nakashima has had a nice hardcourt season.

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Nakashima has had a nice hardcourt season.

Yeah, he's really been in fine form of late. I don't recall him having this much pop on his serve, but he hit 12 aces against Frances.

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Several top players on the WTA tour missing the China Open which presented a golden opportunity for Leylah to make a deep run and she loses 7-5 6-2 to Peyton Stearns. Currently sitting at #27 in the live rankings, in my opinion, she's a better player than that ranking, but she has to go out and prove it.

[Inglewood Jack]

Leylah will never have Sabalenka bombs, but she needs to find more. Paolini proves that shorter players can still generate finishing power.

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Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack

Leylah will never have Sabalenka bombs, but she needs to find more. Paolini proves that shorter players can still generate finishing power.

I know that she tries to take time away from her opponent by staying close to the baseline, but that also means she is taking time away from herself especially when she's playing a big hitter. Paolini is a fine comparison because she's a great defender who can also run all day. I need to remind myself every so often that Leylah is still just 22 years old, still far from a finished product.

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SW19 expansion plans have received preliminary approval...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1839701619467759758

[Inglewood Jack]

I feel shame posting this

https://twitter.com/user/status/1839987826500223069

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The Sinner multiple failed drug test saga appears to be far from over as WADA has appealed the decision reached by the ITIA.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1839995069752824171

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Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack

I feel shame posting this

https://twitter.com/user/status/1839987826500223069

That's one heck of a promotional video although the continual sport washing from Saudi Arabia is quite distasteful.

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You can not be serious...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1840364617094107486

[Erick Estrada]

That's really good company. All-time greats.

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Both Denis and Gabriel are in qualifying for the Shanghai Masters and they each won their respective opening round matches.