2024 Tennis Thread

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Darn it, Leylah lost to Shnaider 6-4 6-2 in the Hong Kong semi-finals. Still, that's a good week for Leylah, something to build on for the BJK Cup later this month.

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Holger, you had one job. Zverev is now ranked #2 in the world usurping Charlie.

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It's not enough for me to root for Zverev on Sunday, but Humbert celebrating winning points late in set 3 when Khachanov was clearly injured was very poor form. Karen made sure to tell him at the net that he was behaving like a goof.

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Shapo has won two qualifying matches and will play in the Serbia Open main draw this week.

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Bah, Zverev takes the Paris Masters. Perhaps the only other people pleased other than Zverev and his family is Karen Khachanov.

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Only a BOA beatdown tonight can salvage the day

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1853097148415348754

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1853124065961406747

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Bah, Zverev takes the Paris Masters. Perhaps the only other people pleased other than Zverev and his family is Karen Khachanov.

I was actually pleased. Wasn't a fan of how the fans and Humbert treated Khachanov. Regardless of me not caring for Zverev I hate to see bad behaviour rewarded at tournaments.

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

https://twitter.com/user/status/1853124065961406747

The era is officially over I think.

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I was actually pleased. Wasn't a fan of how the fans and Humbert treated Khachanov. Regardless of me not caring for Zverev I hate to see bad behaviour rewarded at tournaments.

Yeah, the way Humbert acted in his match versus Khachanov was very immature and while maybe you could excuse it from a guy 17 or 18, Humbert is 26. At any rate, Zverev despite not winning any grand slams (and I hope he never wins one) has had a fine 2024 and deserved the win yesterday.

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Shapo with a nice win just now over Marton Fucsovics 6-7 7-5 6-1 at the Serbia Open. That's his 3rd match win as he won two matches in qualies to make the main draw. Keep it going Denis!!

Edit: Up to #70 in the live rankings after this win.

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Yeah, the way Humbert acted in his match versus Khachanov was very immature and while maybe you could excuse it from a guy 17 or 18, Humbert is 26. At any rate, Zverev despite not winning any grand slams (and I hope he never wins one) has had a fine 2024 and deserved the win yesterday.

Unless grand slams move to best of 3 i can't see him winning one.

1. 2 sets up against Thiem in his first final, so he's got PTSD
2. Plays tentative under pressure the longer the match goes (Medvedev calling him a pussycat)
3. Body breaks down, he is diabetic.

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1853786320826491268

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Novak qualifying for the ATP Finals despite not even playing even close to a full schedule and then deciding meh, I'll pass is quite the flex.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1853755658950074459

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Denis into the quarter-finals in Belgrade following a 6-2 6-4 win over Nuno Borges. He's now up to #66 in the live rankings and will next face Chris O'Connell who is one spot higher at #65

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If interested, Shapo did a recent interview with Brittany Maclean. It's just over 13 minutes, but Denis to me appears to be in a good frame of mind and I think it's translating to his positive play on court.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6553056

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Shapo continues to roll in Belgrade defeating Chris O'Connell 6-2 6-2. Things ramp up tomorrow though as he takes on Jiri Lehecka.

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At the WTA Finals, Gaby and Erin sweep their group in doubles as they went 3-0 in their matches winning their final match over Krawczyk and Dolehide 4-6 6-3 10-6. Gaby and Erin are through to the semi-finals.