2015 Tennis Thread

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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

It's not a controversy, it's simply idiotic. You think Rory McIlroy walks off 18 at St. Andrews and gets asked some absurd, irrelevant question? Russell Wilson asked about fashion after the Super Bowl? I don't even think it's sexist or anything like that, simply pointless and awkward, it's putting them on the spot with nothing that has to do with why we care about them: the sport itself.

The only thing about Genie's personality I learned from that is she can handle an awkward situation well. There's all kinds of off the court profiles and interviews where they can talk about fashion and personality. Right after a match I'd kinda prefer they talk about the sport itself, like most sports do.

But hopefully we get some more post match awkwardness right up till next Saturday. Genie is up 2nd on Laver tonight so between 6:30 and 7:00pm MST most likely.

I've heard announcers ask the likes of Djokovic and Murray about their girlfriends at the time in a similar way that this went down with Genie and that has nothing to do with tennis either. Its nothing more than someone drawing attention to her off court life. People need to lighten up, if you don't like it then don't listen or watch the post match. Tennis players are generally well liked because they show their personal sides more than the average athlete and they are far more accessible. If some people get wound up about it, that's their own problem.

Its more idiotic for an announcer to ask a player who he/she prefers to play in the next round after every single match and expect a different answer if you ask me. Keep going that route and we might as well get jay bouwmeester infront of every mic and see how that plays out.

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Milos looked darn good against Young (that inside-out forehand of his is a great weapon). I also like the fact that he's hiting some 2nd serves at 200 km/hr. As for Vasek, he needs to find out what kind of magic cream the training staff applied to his back and have some always at the ready.

Keep it going, Milos and Vasek.

Agreed on Milos. He's playing some of the best tennis of his career thus far in Melbourne. Shot selection and excellent footwork has been paramount in his new found ability to keep rallies going a little deeper before he goes on the attack. This should be another big year for the top Canadian.

As for Vasek, I can't fathom why he is even considering playing doubles when he's already struggling to stay healthy. He just interviewed saying he felt terrible in his last match and instead of resting he's playing again today! Hopefully his team gets a solid plan in place to get him playing doubles more conservatively this year or I worry he will be back on the shelf again shortly.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Fed drops another first set.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Vasek withdrew after 3 games today. Smart but probably shouldn't have played at all.

[You Need a Thneed]

Fed down two sets now.

[You Need a Thneed]

Federer loses in 4 sets.

[Mango]

Chris McKendry
‏@CMCKENDRY_ESPN

Last time Federer lost in 3rd RD in a Major on hard courts was on Jan. 20, 2001. George W Bush took office that day.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Fed was very rough last night, when's the last time he had nine double faults in a match a major? Or even period? Spraying it everywhere too. Loss opens it up for Dimitrov or Murray to reach the semis now.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Milos figures to be up around 6:30-7pm tonight and Vasek around 9pm

[Inglewood Jack]

DOH

Just flipped a table, didn't really help much

[polak]

####ing Fed.

I think if he doesn't win one this season he might retire. I think as soon as he wins a major he should retire as well.

End on top. Let the legend of Roger Federer live on instead of fading.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Another major upset brewing? Serena loses the first set.

[CofR]

Milos wins in 3 sets. Vasek playing now on TSN, Just lost the first set.

[Mango]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Another major upset brewing? Serena loses the first set.

If only we were so lucky....I mean

[craigwd]

oh man. Madison Keyes takes out Kvitova in straight sets.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Genie up first this evening so 5pm MST start for her. Match of the day will be Dimitrov and Murray but not till 3am MST tomorrow most likely.

[killer_carlson]

Thanks for posting the MST times. I like trying to get my daughters to be interested in sports and they are way more interested if there is a girl playing. So catching part of Genie's match will be great.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Absolute masterclass from Genie right now. She will win the whole thing if she keeps this level up.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Absolute masterclass from Genie right now. She will win the whole thing if she keeps this level up.

Spoke too soon...

[Resolute 14]

Bad breakdown by Genie in the second set. From up 3-0 to 3-5 down, comes back to tie then loses the set after being broken via double fault.