2024 Tennis Thread

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

What's Brad doing on TV after his player lost?

That's a good question - Did ESPN request that he make an appearance, I don't know.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

That's a good question - Did ESPN request that he make an appearance, I don't know.

Brad the coach conflicted with Brad the tv analyst

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Parents need to control their kids better as well - I felt bad for Coco as dozens of kids made their way courtside with their giant tennis balls when Coco was serving at 3-5 in set 3 yesterday. She's already having a tough day serving, you don't have to put extra pressure on her by sending your kids down just to get an autograph. I know that she's a professional and makes tons of money blah blah blah, but nobody deserves that kind of treatment.

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Parents need to control their kids better as well - I felt bad for Coco as dozens of kids made their way courtside with their giant tennis balls when Coco was serving at 3-5 in set 3 yesterday. She's already having a tough day serving, you don't have to put extra pressure on her by sending your kids down just to get an autograph. I know that she's a professional and make tons of money blah blah blah, but nobody deserves that kind of treatment.

I think if they weren't yelling between points or being especially distracting, that's fine? Dealing with the crowd is just part of the gig when you're playing pro sport.

Look at the rowdy courtside bar at the Aus Open or LIV Golf... times are changing.

[Nadal Fan]

Draper into the quarterfinals, Im embracing team chaos hopefully he continues to win.

[Nadal Fan]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1830698618988437789

There 2019 US Open final is one of Nadal's top 10 greatest victories, that match had absolutely everything

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Tommy Paul had a chance to beat Sinner tonight (should have won the opening set as he was up a double break) and Jannik was certainly not at his best through the opening two sets, but ends up winning in straight sets. I guess that's the ultimate sign of a great player, winning despite not having your "A" game.

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Paula Badosa just hit a 119 MPH serve - That's certainly bringing the heat.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Paula Badosa just hit a 119 MPH serve - That's certainly bringing the heat.

She was up 5-1 and lost 7-5 in about 15 minutes.

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

She was up 5-1 and lost 7-5 in about 15 minutes.

That was crazy, she had nerves in the opening set, but then she was playing great through the first six games of set 2 and then the nerves returned.

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Taylor Fritz has one job today. Come on Fritz, we're all counting on you.

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That's a fine start Taylor winning the opening set tie-break 7-2.

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Now tied 1-1 as Zverev takes set 2 6-3.

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Fritz breaks to take set 3 6-4 and leads 2 sets to 1. Let's go Fritzy!!

[GirlySports]

Got Zverev on the ropes, need to finiish it here in the 4th.

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You know, Felix and Denis will likely not win a grand slam, but neither will Zverev because he plays like a small cat as Medvedev would say.

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Oh and Happy Zverev Elimination Day everyone!!

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

You know, Felix and Denis will likely not win a grand slam, but neither will Zverev because he plays like a small cat as Medvedev would say.

he does, that was so negative, standing yards behind the baseline

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

he does, that was so negative, standing yards behind the baseline

86 MPH second serve in the 4th set tie-break, as you said Girly, standing 12 feet behind the baseline and just trying to get the ball back. Meanwhile, Fritz is pounding forehands and keeping Zverev scrambling at the back of the court, you could see Taylor's mind was made up and he said "I'm ending this match right now".

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One of Fritz, Tiafoe, or Dimitrov will play their first grand slam final on Sunday.