2021 Tennis Thread

[garyfromterrace]

Garyman where you at? Oh Canada!

MT sorry for no response. We moved last month and I'm just getting the new place in order and what with all the unpacking and all, haven't watched a bit of TV, so been missing much tennis. Promise to get back at it for Wimbledon.

[garyfromterrace]

All of a sudden I see a couple of canucks in the round of 16. Two tough matches though on deck for Shapo and FAA. Going to have to get up early tomorrow.

edit, or monday... fuck.

[garyfromterrace]

Shapo through! FAA in a battle but hey! Wish I could be watching this happen.

[Sluff]

Gauff needs a break or her run ends.

Go Fed.

[BmillsSkier]

Watching fed got me thinking.

He is far and away the greatest grass player of all time.

Nadal, greatest clay player of all time.

Who’s got that hard court title?

[garyfromterrace]

Watching fed got me thinking.

He is far and away the greatest grass player of all time.

Nadal, greatest clay player of all time.

Who’s got that hard court title?

I'll give you Raffa on clay.
Grass... damn, my head says Fed. But watching Borg in his heyday (and knowing he couldn't always get to Australia when it was on grass ... I would love to see Borg in his prime vs Fed. Laver also should be in the discussion, although even given my advanced age I can't say I remember him playing.
Hard court... tough one since the Aussie is now on hard courts. But, I would have to say Fed, although as much as I hate to admit it Djoko has to be in the discussion. And how would Jimmie C in his prime fair against Fed or Djoko??..
Great question BMills. And really, is there a correct answer (other than mine)... I think not.

Ugh.. just checked the score in the FAA/Zverev match... damn I wish I wasn't working. Go Felix, close this motherfucker out kid !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[garyfromterrace]

FAA through! 2 canuck men in the quarters? Yes!
I may need to take Wednesday off.
These kids may not be top ten yet, but damn they are still young.

[Marshall Tucker]

although as much as I hate to admit it Djoko has to be in the discussion.

has to be. Not a fan either but you'd be hard-pressed to find a more clutch, mentally-tough player. period. and he's got several more years left to fill the nadal/fed void I just don't see Sissypas or anyone else seriously challenging him.

Found this the other day and it's damn scary when you realize Dojovic is 6-2 and shapova is lookin him in the eye.

in addition to being stupid hot.

[garyfromterrace]

Wow, outstanding match between Shapo and Karen. Highly entertaining, high level play. Shapo now the last lefty left in the tourney. One down, one to go. Allez FAA!

[BmillsSkier]

Fed, gotta get it going here.

[garyfromterrace]

Ouch, 6 love in the 3rd.. Did he get hurt?

Felix has to pick it up here. His Italian buddy sure has game. Cool that Felix and Berrettini's girfriends are cousins. Gotta be tough to play your buddy on such a big stage.

[SkiCougar]

not a big tennis fan but i shoulda been.

found out today fed, Dojovic and nadal all are tied for #1 in major wins with 20. considering they've been playing in the same era; probably most majors in the past 10 years was 2 of those 3 for the major, 2 of the best all time going head to head. sampras and andre didnt go head to head that much.

[BmillsSkier]

not a big tennis fan but i shoulda been.

found out today fed, Dojovic and nadal all are tied for #1 in major wins with 20. considering they've been playing in the same era; probably most majors in the past 10 years was 2 of those 3 for the major, 2 of the best all time going head to head. sampras and andre didnt go head to head that much.

The greatest match of all time in my opinion (bonus cause I was there) was Agassi-Sampras in the 2001 US Open Quarterfinal in which every set went to a tiebreaker and neither player broke the other's serve. Only shitty thing was that Pete won.

[Marshall Tucker]

^ I'll take the 2019 wimbelton final for 200 Alex. I mean, the dude we hate saved two match points in a 5th set tiebreaker against the GOAT. THE goat.

It don't get no more clutch than that.

[garyfromterrace]

Ok, it's on. Djoko looking unbeatable. The Italian looking tight. This may not take long.

[Sluff]

Key break by to make it 5-4. He needs this first set.

[garyfromterrace]

Well, well. Interesting development. Nice break for Berrettini. Hope he's not injured and can move for the rest of the match. Damn Djoko's tough though these days

[garyfromterrace]

Holy shit. What was that?

[garyfromterrace]

Time for a champers and oj eh?

[BmillsSkier]

Time for a champers and oj eh?

That was a couple hours ago. Straight champs now.

[garyfromterrace]

Haha! I'm a fucking lightweight buddy. Getting a refill soon though. Much better match than I was expecting. It's great-weird to see full crowds in stands! Go science. Set 3!

[garyfromterrace]

Well hey, was hoping for at least a good match and wasn't disappointed too much. Woulda liked a 5 setter though...
So it's 20, 20, 20 now eh. Still think it's remarkable how with just one stroke if the racket, the goat discussion could be altered. Was thinking the last time fed played djoko for a slam with one net cord going in, or ball catching a mm of the line it could be 21, 20, 19 (fed, Raffa, djoko). The mind reels (especially after morning drinking and hoot).

[Marshall Tucker]

20, 20, 20 now eh.

for about 2 more months.

[BmillsSkier]

for about 2 more months.

Really would like to see Fed and Rafa notch one or two more.

[BmillsSkier]

Pretty good match between Osaka and Bouzkova right now.

Also, Lindsey Vonn is there.

I love this tournament so much, but I’m gonna be missing Fed and Rafa for sure this year.