Tennis 2022

**::: :::** · 09-05-2022, 09:30 PM

Cilic v Alcaraz has some pretty fun exchanges

**Sluff** · 09-06-2022, 06:54 PM

Garcia is in championship form. Sucks to see Coco go down, but Garcia was my women’s champion pick before the tourney began.

Hope NK moves on tonight and provides more of his antics. Love it.

**BmillsSkier** · 09-07-2022, 07:17 AM

Kryigos gave it his all in a 5 set loss (I think the first did him in and he couldn’t catch up the rest of the way). This morning’s headline was telling of how he felt when it was all over.

“ First, shortly after the last point of his 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 loss to Khachanov, Kyrgios cracked his piece of equipment against the ground -- once, twice, three, four times. Then, for good measure, Kyrgios grabbed yet another racket out of his bag, reared back and hit that one on the sideline, too.”

**Johnny H** · 09-07-2022, 07:46 AM

Yeah, Kyrgios never fails to deliver in one way or another. One clip shows Kachenov raising his arms and receiving crowd applause and a smashed racket bounces over the net. Worst met down I’ve ever seen on court. Puts McEnroe’s antics in the shade.

**PNWbrit** · 09-07-2022, 10:19 AM

Was an outstanding game.

**SumJongGuy** · 09-07-2022, 11:51 AM

Anybody else think this is funny???

2 people removed from U.S. Open quarterfinals after one gave the other a haircut in the stands

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Multitasking FTW LOL!

**altacoup** · 09-07-2022, 12:01 PM

I just randomly watched that match last night. Absolutely amazing that anyone can cheer for that douche. The NYC crowd seemed to being cheering for that man baby.

**PNWbrit** · 09-07-2022, 12:12 PM

A quick search didn't show that this had been mentioned yet.

Well worth watching.

**SumJongGuy** · 09-07-2022, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by altacoup

I just randomly watched that match last night. Absolutely amazing that anyone can cheer for that douche. The NYC crowd seemed to being cheering for that man baby.

It's wild, like he has a group of imaginary friends on the court with him who he's chattering with and yelling at the entire match. Entertaining, but beyond obnoxious.

**dan_pdx** · 09-07-2022, 12:41 PM

I mean, tennis ain't golf, but it could definitely get boring. Why not have another activity to keep you occupied during those long dull volleys?

Originally Posted by SumJongGuy

Anybody else think this is funny???

2 people removed from U.S. Open quarterfinals after one gave the other a haircut in the stands

Multitasking FTW LOL!

**DBdude** · 09-07-2022, 12:45 PM

Kyrios is a gracious funny guy off the court who has an amazing game

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**DBdude** · 09-07-2022, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

A quick search didn't show that this had been mentioned yet.

Well worth watching.

I was a fan of borg

He was a better tennis player….

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**fomofo** · 09-07-2022, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Johnny H

Yeah, Kyrgios never fails to deliver in one way or another. One clip shows Kachenov raising his arms and receiving crowd applause and a smashed racket bounces over the net. Worst met down I’ve ever seen on court. Puts McEnroe’s antics in the shade.

You must be a youngun' - jump to a minute in here.

Mac and Kyrgios are cut from the same cloth. Both have exquisite games, with an intelligent and artful mix of finesse and power, but both are spoiled brat nutjobs. Spare the rod, etc.

Of course Mac has been dining out on that BS for forty+ years, just as Kyrgios is now, on steroids with social media. Entertaining? If that's what you like.

All that said the level of tennis with the current players is absolutely amazing.

**fomofo** · 09-07-2022, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by DBdude

I was a fan of borg

He was a better tennis player….

+1

It was a sad day when he walked away.

**SumJongGuy** · 09-07-2022, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Johnny H

Yeah, Kyrgios never fails to deliver in one way or another. One clip shows Kachenov raising his arms and receiving crowd applause and a smashed racket bounces over the net. Worst met down I’ve ever seen on court. Puts McEnroe’s antics in the shade.

Djoker's olympic meltdown after giving a lecture on how professionals know how to handle pressure was way better than anything else lately..

**BmillsSkier** · 09-07-2022, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by SumJongGuy

Anybody else think this is funny???

2 people removed from U.S. Open quarterfinals after one gave the other a haircut in the stands

Multitasking FTW LOL!

No. At best its kinda gross and offensive to everyone sitting around them, certainly those downwind.

At worst it's gross and tacky and a distraction to everyone around them and I'd wager dollars to donuts that this is some sort of attempt to get attention from an influencer barber.

Go cut hair in the subway if you want a big crowd and attention.

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

A quick search didn't show that this had been mentioned yet.

Well worth watching.

That looks good.

**PNWbrit** · 09-07-2022, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by DBdude

I was a fan of borg

I was too

He was a better tennis player….

I think that's too difficult to judge.

The Showtime documentary has lots of interesting background to their rivalry and friendship.

**boltonoutlaw** · 09-07-2022, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

A quick search didn't show that this had been mentioned yet.

Well worth watching.

Don't have Showtime but would love to see this. If anyone knows of a rip of this please advise.

Like some above I preferred Borg (his manner), but McEnroe was a fascinating player, and I liked anyone who defeated Connors.

**cinnepa** · 09-07-2022, 03:42 PM

Gawd damn....Tiafoe for real.

**fomofo** · 09-07-2022, 04:14 PM

Yup. Tiafoe/Alcaraz could be epic - hope so!

It's been a long ride for the Big 3, but it really could be coming to an end. I suspect Fed'll hang it up after Basel. Who knows about Dchoker and Rafa, but these young guys are finally upping their game. It won't be easy for the oldsters if they do try and continue.

I generally lean toward never saying never, but I suspect we'll never see another list like this...

http://www.espn.com/tennis/history

EDIT: Bad Fed News! :-(

https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-new...itness-setback

**BmillsSkier** · 09-07-2022, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by cinnepa

Gawd damn....Tiafoe for real.

Tournament of his life, no doubt.

Nice to have an American to root for, for once, especially one with a cool story and not a punchline like say Donald Young.

**SumJongGuy** · 09-07-2022, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Tournament of his life, no doubt.

Nice to have an American to root for, for once, especially one with a cool story and not a punchline like say Donald Young.

Yep, this is like Venus (and Serena) breaking in at a high level from disadvantaged beginnings 25 years ago.

**SumJongGuy** · 09-07-2022, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

No. At best its kinda gross and offensive to everyone sitting around them, certainly those downwind.

At worst it's gross and tacky and a distraction to everyone around them and I'd wager dollars to donuts that this is some sort of attempt to get attention from an influencer barber.

People can be messy with the peanut shells and husks in the stands too. I'm definitely guilty of that.

But ya, I thought that had to be some kind of a joke publicity stunt of some kind.

**Johnny H** · 09-07-2022, 06:38 PM

No, not a young un. Began playing open tournament tennis in 1962. I watched the match you reference. I was embarrassed for John. Maybe the best hands ever in the game. Still thought Kyrgios was worse in his performance last night. Seemed unhinged.