2023 Tennis Thread

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Even if that were accurate, is that a bad thing? Most of the NextGen players between 4-20 in ranking are hugely flawed in a variety of ways, some with pitiful serves and others that have no variety.

It is very refreshing to watch a guy like Milos go to work with a very good gameplan that maximizes his serve, forehand and net play versus some of these young players that just swing for the fences or are unable to play a style that will allow them to win matches that they should win consistently.

It's boring ass tennis and takes no skill. Just like Isner.

[Nadal Fan]

Milos isn't the only slam finalist to make his long awaited return! Kei is back!

https://twitter.com/user/status/1668771704569753606

Sometimes I look back at the 2014 US Open where he beat Djokovic in the semis and Cilic beat Federer in the other semis and think it was just a fever dream. That didn't really happen

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

It's boring ass tennis and takes no skill. Just like Isner.

Still beats pushers.

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1669037131308621824

[Karl]

Good Canadian news from the Palmas del Mar Challenger event in Puerto Rico.

Liam Draxl on a wildcard is making some noise here as he won his 2nd round match against Colin Sinclair today, but his 1st round win was a much bigger deal as he pulled a rabbit out of his hat and knocked off the tournament's #1 seed Tung-lin Wu 3-6 7-5 7-6(4) while staring defeat right in the face.

Meanwhile Alexis Galarneau is also onto the 3rd round as he beat Joao (not the Game over Portuguese guy Sousa nor the Brazilian match fixer Souza) Reis da Silva 7-6(2) 6-0.

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Maybe it's time for Tennys to try pickleball?

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

On Medvedev's side of the draw and will likely face Jordan Thompson next. It would be great to see him take on Danill on the Dutch grass.

Well, scratch that as Medvedev lost to Mannarino earlier today in three sets. Milos plays Jordan Thompson later this morning.

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Charlotte appears to be serious about taking the Western and Southern Open away from Cincinnati.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1669313690758430722

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Just to follow-up on Karl's post above, Gabriel Diallo is a quick learner on the grass as he is playing the AEGON challenger event in Nottingham, England and just advanced over young American Alex Michelsen 3-6 7-5 6-3. With his win, he's up to a new career high ranking of #138

[Nadal Fan]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Just to follow-up on Karl's post above, Gabriel Diallo is a quick learner on the grass as he is playing the AEGON challenger event in Nottingham, England and just advanced over young American Alex Michelsen 3-6 7-5 6-3. With his win, he's up to a new career high ranking of #138

What if I told you at the beginning of the year, Diallo would be ranked only 5 spots below Nadal at some point in 2023

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by Nadal Fan

What if I told you at the beginning of the year, Diallo would be ranked only 5 spots below Nadal at some point in 2023

Considering Diallo has raised his ranking over 800 spots in the last 12 months, I would have said you're crazy lol

[Hot_Flatus]

Milos is looking like he's playing reasonably well and into a first set tie break against Thompson. Another good test against a guy that won't beat himself.

A few tactical errors which seem more like rust than anything.

Edit: Down a set and a break - the big man is really looking gassed. Match fitness may be an issue until he gets a few more sets under his belt.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Just to follow-up on Karl's post above, Gabriel Diallo is a quick learner on the grass as he is playing the AEGON challenger event in Nottingham, England and just advanced over young American Alex Michelsen 3-6 7-5 6-3. With his win, he's up to a new career high ranking of #138

I really hope he can squeeze into the main draw at Wimbledon - Diallo could really be hard out with the way his game continues to grow.

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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Milos is looking like he's playing reasonably well and into a first set tie break against Thompson. Another good test against a guy that won't beat himself.

A few tactical errors which seem more like rust than anything.

Edit: Down a set and a break - the big man is really looking gassed. Match fitness may be an issue until he gets a few more sets under his belt.

Yeah, Thompson has played well, but Milos has gifted him a bunch of points today. Oh well.

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How about this result in Stuttgart - Richard Gasquet knocks off top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 2-6 7-5 and records his 600th ATP tour win. The list of guys with 600+ ATP tour level wins is the following:

Nadal - 1068
Djokovic - 1058
Murray - 725
Gasquet - 600

That's it - That's the list.

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I should clarify the above with the phrase "active ATP players"

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Happy 23rd birthday wishes to Bianca Andreescu!!

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1669703756445802497

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Gabriel Diallo lost a close straight sets match to young Frenchman Arthur Cazaux 7-6 7-5 in Nottingham just now. Still, a good week for the young Canadian.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

I really hope he can squeeze into the main draw at Wimbledon - Diallo could really be hard out with the way his game continues to grow.

He's far away from direct entry. His entry ranking is 146, not his current ranking. His current ranking would get him seeded in the qualifying round. But you never know, lots of players drop Wimbledon. PCB dropped out today.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1669616772712996865

https://www.dartsrankings.com/tennis/wimbledon