2021 Tennis Thread

[dash_pinched]

Well, Felix needs to find a break to stay in the tourney as Seppi is serving for the match at 5-4 in set 4.

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Darn it, Felix had two break points, but couldn't cash in and Seppi wins 6-3 7-6 4-6 6-4

[troutman]

C'est fini.

[GirlySports]

[troutman]

l'argile c'est de la merde

[Senator Clay Davis]

Clay sucks, but we all know this. We suffer through this stretch of the season to enjoy greener pastures.

[GirlySports]

It's getting crazier. Kvitova just withdrew. She hurt her ankle going to and from THE PRESS CONFERENCE!

[Senator Clay Davis]

The Press Conference Open.

[GirlySports]

I wonder if it's similar to what happened to Bouchard. After the match she was changing, doing press, getting a hot bath and that's where she fell.

[dash_pinched]

I do find it quite ironic that the head of the French Tennis Federation Gilles Moretton did address the Osaka situation in a press conference but refused to take any questions.

[Inglewood Jack]

I want to hear more from Zverev and would like him to attend multiple press conferences in between matches if possible

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack

I want to hear more from Zverev and would like him to attend multiple press conferences in between matches if possible

Why? Far more enjoyable watching him choke on court than slipping on a banana peel.

[Inglewood Jack]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Why? Far more enjoyable watching him choke on court than slipping on a banana peel.

[dash_pinched]

Not exactly a land mine for Rafa in the next round:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1399769426816348164

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1399779326900543495

[Nadal Fan]

Rafa with his 101st win at the French Open is one win away from tieing Federer for most wins at a Grand Slam as Fed has 102 at the AO.

To tie the record he will have to play former world #7 Gasquet

[GirlySports]

Sloane Stephens has been playing better lately. She fought back today to be Suarez-Navarro in three sets. Suarez-Navarro served for the match at 5-4 in the 2nd set.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Sloane Stephens has been playing better lately. She fought back today to be Suarez-Navarro in three sets. Suarez-Navarro served for the match at 5-4 in the 2nd set.

Yeah, Sloane is playing some very good tennis this year...

https://twitter.com/user/status/1399823700527026176

Edit: Here's the aforementioned embrace at the net.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1399823081162563584

[Inglewood Jack]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

https://twitter.com/user/status/1399779326900543495

more officials, fellow players, sponsors, and athletes come around as well

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/tennis/nao...etes-1.6048384

In a separate statement issued Tuesday to the AP via email, International Tennis Federation official Heather Bowler the sport will "review what needs to evolve" after Osaka "shone a light on mental health issues."

"It's in all our interests to ensure that we continue to provide a respectful and qualitative environment that enables all stakeholders to do their job to their best ability, without impacting their health, and for the good of the sport," Bowler wrote.

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Japanese sponsor Nissin Foods wished Osaka a quick recovery while the world's biggest athletic shoe company, Nike, lauded her for her courage in sharing her mental health experience.

"Naomi Osaka's decision reminds us all how important it is to prioritize personal health and well-being," Mastercard, one of Osaka's long list of sponsors, said in a statement.

"We support her and admire her courage to address important issues, both on and off the court."

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Skorji's thoughts echoed earlier comments from women's tennis trailblazers Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King.

"It's incredibly brave that Naomi Osaka has revealed her truth about her struggle with depression," King wrote on social media. "Right now, the important thing is that we give her the space and time she needs. We wish her well."

Sisters Serena and Venus Williams, as well as younger American players Coco Gauff and Sloane Stephens, chimed in with messages of support as the focus shifted from Osaka's responsibilities to her well-being.

There were also messages of support from athletes in other sports.

"You shouldn't ever have to make a decision like this -- but so damn impressive taking the high road when the powers that be don't protect their own. Major respect," wrote NBA all-star Steph Curry on Twitter.

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah told Sky News: "I've been in that scenario where you have 40 journalists, you've got the camera right in front of you, and it's nerve-wracking, and you can only support her."

[Nadal Fan]

When you look up domination in Wikipedia they should just play this clip.....

https://twitter.com/user/status/1399740892362067968