The Tennis Thread 2014

[nik-]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Jim Parsons wants Genie to get a cameo on "The Big Bang Theory" - That could be interesting.

I'd like Genie to star in my Big Bang Theory ... heyooooooo

I do find the Jim Parsons thing hilarious though. At first it was "oh, Sheldon is at Wimbledon." ... then it was like "Oh, Sheldon is ... following Genie Bouchard around? "

[carom]

Ok so CP group buy for Wimbledon 2015 show court tickets? I will cover a few days. I have a couple couches people can stay on

[polak]

Wow! I can't believe a Canadian is in the finals of a slam and another might be joining her soon!

Either way Fed or Roanic making the finals will be awesome.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Genie is now the highest ranked Canadian singles player ever (men's or women's) at #7, will move up to #6 if she wins Saturday.

[carom]

Originally Posted by Flabbibulin

Flying to London tomorrow night. Hope we arrive before the women's final starts. Might have to look into some options of where to watch the Sunday final. Lining up all night to watch on the Hill probably isn't an option.

The women's final will be on Saturday at 2:00 pm local time. That doesn't clash with the word cup so you should be able to watch it at any pub (that has TVs). If you want to watch it with fellow Canadians there may be a good crowd at the Maple Leaf Pub by Leicester Square. This is not a great pub, but it should have some good Canadian support. Let me know if you need a recommendation for a nice pub, I may be able to help you.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Genie is now the highest ranked Canadian singles player ever (men's or women's) at #7, will move up to #6 if she wins Saturday.

She's also pretty much wrapped up a repeat win of the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award for this year too. There's no other female athlete in this country even close to Genie right now. Probably the Lou Marsh Trophy favourite as well, and the year's only half over!

[taco.vidal]

Woot! Go Genie!!!

[Inglewood Jack]

Canada's new favorite show...I Dream of Genie

suck it American tennis program and media. now you have to talk about us for the rest of the season.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack

suck it American tennis program and media. now you have to talk about us for the rest of the season.

ESPN was already talking about "North American tennis" by the quarterfinals.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

ESPN was already talking about "North American tennis" by the quarterfinals.

Classy!

[Senator Clay Davis]

We should all be grateful Serena was drunk or melted down or whatever, because if the Williams sisters made the doubles Final you can bet where ESPN would have their focus right now. Been loving watching the BBC feeds though.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack

Canada's new favorite show...I Dream of Genie

suck it American tennis program and media. now you have to talk about us for the rest of the season.

Navratolova called this a year ago. She was the first to claim Bouchard will be a Grand Slam winner at some point in the future.

Chris Evert was more reserved until today when she said Bouchard is the favorite, and she is also quick to acknowledge that Genie is her own person and not wanting to be Sharapova lite.

I think the American media is going to really warm up to Genie.

[Senator Clay Davis]

The scariest thing right now is Genie's into the final without losing a set, yet any of us who've watched her for a while know she hasn't even been close to her best, spraying way too many errors and the backhand is a bit loose. If she was on her best game right now she would have massacred the field.

[Red Ice Player]

I heard John McEnroe say this morning that Bouchard was his prediction since before the tournament. I would say he's convinced.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Genie is now the highest ranked Canadian singles player ever (men's or women's) at #7, will move up to #6 if she wins Saturday.

The ESPN analysts said that she'd be a top 5 player if she wins on Saturday. Were they wrong?

[oilyfan]

What a great convincing win. She beat Halep, who while not at her best is a tough competitor. I think she has it over Kvitova, but the deciding factor will be mental toughness where Kvitova has the edge, who has won this trophy before and is just generally more experienced.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

The ESPN analysts said that she'd be a top 5 player if she wins on Saturday. Were they wrong?

That is the highest she could have reached, but Kvitova also reaching the final means sixth is now the best Genie can do.

The points right now:

1. S. Williams 9510
2. Na 6960
3. Halep 6785
4. Kvitova 5370
5. Radwanska 5330
6. Sharapova 4881
7. Bouchard 4460
8. Kerber 4365

Kvitova or Bouchard will score another 700 points by winning the final. That would move Genie past Sharapova.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

The ESPN analysts said that she'd be a top 5 player if she wins on Saturday. Were they wrong?

She could have become top 5, but Kvitova won today so that means best Genie can move up to is #6 (behind Radwanska). Kvitova is #4 regardless what happens. Genie will be ahead of Sharapova though.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

She's also pretty much wrapped up a repeat win of the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award for this year too. There's no other female athlete in this country even close to Genie right now. Probably the Lou Marsh Trophy favourite as well, and the year's only half over!

It was a winter olympic year.. were there any exceptional performances in Sochi?

It looks like Raonic chasing Bouchard for the Lou Marsh.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Forget Canada, at this point Genie has a pretty good argument for AP Female Athlete of the Year if she wins Saturday. I think it's not a strecth to see another semi in New York, so four semis and a win would be a mighty impressive resume.