2022 Tennis Thread

[dash_pinched]

Man, what a battle that was - Felix wins 7-6 7-6 and has a chance for titles in consecutive weeks.

[Inglewood Jack]

Ok I’m completely over human line judging. Great that Felix was able to do that sportsmanship thing, but so many points this match were a waste of time and mental energy with challenges, corrections, replays. Do the right thing and find something else for these folks to keep them employed at tournaments, just not on court.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack

Ok I’m completely over human line judging. Great that Felix was able to do that sportsmanship thing, but so many points this match were a waste of time and mental energy with challenges, corrections, replays. Do the right thing and find something else for these folks to keep them employed at tournaments, just not on court.

Obviously, we still need them at ITF and Challenger events, but they're no longer needed at the ATP and WTA tourney level. I think it's going to be a slow removal process though, I think a lot of fans like the drama.

Speaking of drama...

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1495069188192407552

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Obviously, we still need them at ITF and Challenger events, but they're no longer needed at the ATP and WTA tourney level. I think it's going to be a slow removal process though, I think a lot of fans like the drama.

And the French! The 20th century grand slam.

[Nadal Fan]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

And the French! The 20th century grand slam.

Never! Just look at the mark lol. Seriously tho I don't think it's very accurate on clay.

[dash_pinched]

Alcaraz just eliminated Berrettini at the ATP 500 clay event in Rio. The only weakness in his game is his serve and it's getting better with each passing week.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Nadal Fan

Never! Just look at the mark lol. Seriously tho I don't think it's very accurate on clay.

I'm actually shocked that they got lights and a roof. Never thought they'd budge. But technology? And speaking English? That's a bridge too far.

[dash_pinched]

Acapulco draw is out and Rafa takes on Reilly Opelka in round 1.

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1495144286937100295

[dash_pinched]

Break! on Rublev's opening service game.

Edit: No consolidation however. Both guys look nervous.

[dash_pinched]

Rublev breaks and is serving for the opening set at 6-5

Edit: Rublev wins the opening set 7-5

[dash_pinched]

Uh oh, Rublev breaks and is serving at 3-2 in set 2.

Edit: Felix breaks right back.

Edit 2: And Rublev then breaks Felix in the very next game.

[dash_pinched]

Felix breaks to love with Rublev serving for the match at 5-4. We play on.

Edit: Felix was down 5-3 in set 2, now up 6-5 and will at worse have to play a 2nd set tie-break.

[dash_pinched]

Rats - Rublev wins 7-5 7-6. Credit to Rublev, but Felix just not as sharp today especially on the forehand.

[dash_pinched]

Rebecca Marino toiling away at some ITF tourneys and doing quite well.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1495438392791818244

[Nadal Fan]

Watching a sleeveless Spanish teenager dominating on clay.....where have I seen this before. Alcaraz about to beat Schwartzman for the title, is he in the mix for the French Open?

[Nadal Fan]

Alcaraz takes it! He's now up to #20 in the world. Kid is going to be great

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by Nadal Fan

Watching a sleeveless Spanish teenager dominating on clay.....where have I seen this before. Alcaraz about to beat Schwartzman for the title, is he in the mix for the French Open?

And you scoffed at me when I suggested he will win 5 French Opens - I might be on the low side lol

[Nadal Fan]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

And you scoffed at me when I suggested he will win 5 French Opens - I might be on the low side lol

I'm man enough to admit when I was wrong