Tennis

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:20 am

How about the Australian Open this year?

The Williams sisters in the women's finals (ages 35 and 36).

Federal vs Nadal in the men's final (ages 35 and 30).

Has this ever happened in tennis before? It appears that training for tennis is down to a science and players are able to last longer. Anyway this promises to be a very special tournament.

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:08 am

I suspect that is the last time we will see those four in grand slam finals.

I pretty sure Venus has been talking about retirement for a few years now and I think its Serena and their Mom that keeps getting her up for it. Serena has still got some more Tennis to play, and she really gets up for Grand Slams, especially the Oz and Wimbledon. But it is definitely getting harder for her. I remember back in 2007 when she came back from an extended injury lay-off and got really mad that the press was really giving her shit about the extra weight she was carrying (and won the Oz out of spite more than anything I think). She does have trouble keeping it off when she is out injured and you know she isn't 25 anymore.

The talk around Melbourne is that Federer probably would have retired if he had lost the other day. We might just see it happen after Sunday, whatever the outcome. Nadal has had a really difficult recovery from his wrist injury and of course he has a genetic foot problem. Keeping match fit is gonna be tough.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 4:58 am

Great match if you're up. 3-3 on serve in the fifth, Federer serving.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:46 am

Another Federer-Nadal epic...probably the last time we see it.

Congrats Roger. Always a class act.

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:06 am

Federer/Celic in the Aussie final after Chung retires injured.

Roger going for Grand Slam number 20. Wow. He sure does give good interview.

Chung is a big revelation. He gonna be good. Bad luck with the blister, but the way he plays he's likely to have that trouble his entire career.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:57 pm

Did you see the picture of the blister and his foot in general? Pretty brutal!

legallykenny · Post by **legallykenny** » Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:31 pm

I used to truly hate playing guys like Djoker in juniors but that was a fucking unreal display of defense and defense to offense transition today.

If he wins 2-3 next year I don’t think Roger is the unquestioned GOAT.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:32 pm

Nadal - Medvedev tied 2-2 in the 5th at the U.S. Open.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:28 pm

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:11 pm

She was asking for it. Did you see how she was dressed?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:08 pm

Thiem and Zverev going to a 5th set tiebreaker at the US Open.

Lando05 · Post by **Lando05** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:22 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:Thiem and Zverev going to a 5th set tiebreaker at the US Open.

Great grit by Thiem there despite the cramps.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:28 pm

Djokovic rattled, smashing his racket, down a set and a break in the 2nd going for the calendar slam and the most majors ever.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:49 pm

Joker in deep kimche down 2 sets to none.

And now a break in the 3rd.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:07 pm

Down two breaks in the 3rd

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:34 pm

Medvedev wins his first major.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:50 am

This COVID, Djokovic, Australia Open showdown is fascinating

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:56 am

Yes, yes it is.

Big “don’t you know who I am” vibe coming from the Joker camp and big “sir, this is a Wendy’s and we don’t care” vibe coming from Australia.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:59 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:01 pm

Not very often you can challenge an entire country to a fight. Gotta shoot your shot when it presents itself.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:55 pm

So he's basically Tom Hanks' character in The Terminal right now?

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:25 pm

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:55 pm So he's basically Tom Hanks' character in The Terminal right now?

I wonder if he's learned the quarters trick yet.

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:36 pm

Djoker being deported.

Fraudulent Visa app.
Failed to provide appropriate evidence for entry qualifications into Australia.

This is the correct outcome.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:41 pm

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:47 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:53 pm

Bye bitch

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:59 pm

Way to completely ruin your reputation for something so stupid.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:01 pm

You can't spell No-vax dick without Novak

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:41 pm

Prepare to deal with bellyaching and bullshit for the next 30 years

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:43 pm

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:56 pm

Hilarious the hills even rich and successful people will *die* (lose money) on. Fuck him.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:48 pm

Yo, seriously. Fuck this piece of shit.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:55 am

Deport his ass, with prejudice.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:37 am

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:14 am

Djoker's visa has been cancelled again.

He can appeal again, but I dont think he'll succeed.

If he leaves of his own accord now, he can probably come next year. If he is actually deportedhe can't come for at least 3 years.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:00 pm

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:06 pm

The whole fucking thing is ridiculous.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:13 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:19 pm

Australia’s not going to fuck you Novak. Just move on.

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:13 am

he's done. i think the next international flight out of Melbourne is at 5 in the morning about 11 hours from now.

75%agree it is correct.

Serbs are unhappy.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:29 am

So now Joker has removed himself from two majors he was favored in because he's not vaccinated and because of his temper, all while he is trying to get the majors record outright.

Bold strategy Cotton.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:59 pm

RichardCranium wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:14 am If he is actually deportedhe can't come for at least 3 years.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:02 pm

That's a shame.

Amending my post:

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:29 am So now Joker has removed himself from FIVE majors he was favored in because he's not vaccinated and because of his temper, all while he is trying to get the majors record outright.

Bold strategy Cotton.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:41 pm

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:28 am

All this talk about pickle juice in the mens final has got me raiding the fridge.

Will I be able to sleep after 3 kosher dills?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:10 am

Djokovic is such an idiot. His biggest goal is to have the most majors so he will be considered The GOAT.
Now Nadal is back in the lead, and will be the favorite at The French Open where Joker won't even be allowed to play and Nadal could be up two majors before Wimbledon even starts. (Plus the US Open he threw away because of his temper.)

Yes, Novak is a year younger and overall playing at a higher level than Rafa, but ask Tiger Woods what can happen when you are chasing a major record that everyone assumes you'll get someday.

All because he won't take a little jab. SMDH

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:21 am

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Wed May 04, 2022 3:41 pm

Next up: Ivan Lendl steals Boris Becker's shorts.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:33 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:10 am Djokovic is such an idiot. His biggest goal is to have the most majors so he will be considered The GOAT.
Now Nadal is back in the lead, and will be the favorite at The French Open where Joker won't even be allowed to play and Nadal could be up two majors before Wimbledon even starts. (Plus the US Open he threw away because of his temper.)

Yes, Novak is a year younger and overall playing at a higher level than Rafa, but ask Tiger Woods what can happen when you are chasing a major record that everyone assumes you'll get someday.

All because he won't take a little jab. SMDH

So Joker was allowed to play the French, but he is now 2 majors behind Nadal anyways.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 2:51 pm

What a great tennis match in USA women's finals. It is a matter of wills. The Poland player is better but the Tunisian player has a will to win. She was down 3-0 in the second set with 2 service breaks and the second set is 5-5. This is a game of confidence and will. It's one of the better tennis matches I've seen in some time.

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