2025 Tennis thread

[Erick Estrada]

You think he could afford better than a Great Clips haircut.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

By the way, with her win today, Victoria is at #89 in the live rankings.

There isn't much to dislike about her game. She may be the most truly complete female player Canada has had. If she continues on this trajectory I see a very bright future.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

https://twitter.com/user/status/1927471664909988148

The women's field is very beatable after 16 (Anisimova). From 17 to 100 is pretty much the same any given day. So if Mboko can find a little bit of qualify and consistency, she can rise up the rankings pretty quickly.

Also Mboko is only 2nd 18 years old or under player in the top 100 now, the other being the phenom Mirra Andreeva

[dash_pinched]

You have to appreciate that Damir Džumhur is still slogging it out on the tour after all these years. He just took out GMP and will face Charlie next in round 3.

[dash_pinched]

Felix and Stef were supposed to be the guys competing for grand slams once the Big 3 left the party. Now they're fighting to remain seeded at grand slam events.

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1927786300121256416

[dash_pinched]

Gabriel Diallo is hanging in there versus Tallon Griekspoor - Lost a close first two sets by 7-5 and 7-6 scores, but won the third set 6-1.

Edit: Down a break early in set 4 though.

[GirlySports]

Diallo lost two close sets but just ripped the 3rd set 6-1. has the momentum now.

[dash_pinched]

And now Gabe is back on serve in set 4.

Ugh: Two double faults in that last service game and a Griekspoor forehand winner and the Dutchman breaks right back.

[dash_pinched]

That break right back by Griekspoor took all the wind out of Gabe's sails. That said, I didn't expect Gabe to defeat Frankie Cerundolo in round 1 so this match was like Gabe playing with house money. He continues to improve his game, just needs to clean up a few things.

[dash_pinched]

Novak versus Corentin Moutet could be a fascinating match. Moutet breaks to start the match and it won't take much to get he French crowd behind him.

[dash_pinched]

Meanwhile, Shapo breaks and is serving for the opening set at 5-4

Edit: Just a terrible service game from Denis and we're back on serve.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Novak versus Corentin Moutet could be a fascinating match. Moutet breaks to start the match and it won't take much to get he French crowd behind him.

we are both jinxes haha

[dash_pinched]

Shapo should be up two sets to love instead of being down two sets to love. That kind of sums things up for Denis though, right? Does he try to mount a comeback or does he fade away in set 3?

[EldrickOnIce]

I only just started watching. He obviously should have evened it at 1-1

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce

I only just started watching. He obviously should have evened it at 1-1

Was up a break in set 1 and serving at 5-4 and essentially broke himself with a shockingly bad game.

[dash_pinched]

Or maybe Misolic will start feeling the nerves as he gets closer to the finish line? That was the first time he's looked stressed all match.

Edit: Shapo consolidates the break.

[dash_pinched]

Shapo serving for set 3 at 5-4 (just like set 1). Was actually up a double break in set 3, but gave one of them back.

[dash_pinched]

Well, we are going to a 4th set. Misolic did have to go through qualifying, so he might be feeling it in the legs as this match wears on.

Edit: That could turn out to be a huge hold from 15-40 down by Denis just now.

[dash_pinched]

Shapo breaks and is serving for set 4 at 5-4. We might be going the distance, folks.

Edit: 5th set it is.