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Tennis

Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:20 am
by FreeSpiritCat
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:08 am
by RichardCranium
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 4:58 am
by UAEebs86
Great match if you're up. 3-3 on serve in the fifth, Federer serving.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:46 am
by EastCoastCat
Another Federer-Nadal epic...probably the last time we see it.

Congrats Roger. Always a class act.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:06 am
by RichardCranium
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:57 pm
by Coop Cat
Did you see the picture of the blister and his foot in general? Pretty brutal!

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:31 pm
by legallykenny
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:32 pm
by UAEebs86
Nadal - Medvedev tied 2-2 in the 5th at the U.S. Open.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:28 pm
by UAEebs86

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:11 pm
by dovecanyoncat
She was asking for it. Did you see how she was dressed?

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:08 pm
by UAEebs86
Thiem and Zverev going to a 5th set tiebreaker at the US Open.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:22 pm
by Lando05
UAEebs86 wrote:Thiem and Zverev going to a 5th set tiebreaker at the US Open.
Great grit by Thiem there despite the cramps.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:28 pm
by UAEebs86
Djokovic rattled, smashing his racket, down a set and a break in the 2nd going for the calendar slam and the most majors ever.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:49 pm
by UAEebs86
Joker in deep kimche down 2 sets to none.


And now a break in the 3rd.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:07 pm
by UAEebs86
Down two breaks in the 3rd

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:34 pm
by UAEebs86
Medvedev wins his first major.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:50 am
by MrBug708
This COVID, Djokovic, Australia Open showdown is fascinating

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:56 am
by Chicat
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:59 pm
by MrBug708

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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:01 pm
by Chicat
Not very often you can challenge an entire country to a fight. Gotta shoot your shot when it presents itself.

Re: Tennis

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

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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:25 pm
by azgreg
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:36 pm
by RichardCranium
Djoker being deported.

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

This is the correct outcome.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:41 pm
by UAEebs86
Good

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:47 pm
by MrBug708

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:53 pm
by Chicat
Bye bitch

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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:59 pm
by Alieberman
Way to completely ruin your reputation for something so stupid.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:01 pm
by UAEebs86
You can't spell No-vax dick without Novak

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:41 pm
by RichardCranium
Prepare to deal with bellyaching and bullshit for the next 30 years

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:43 pm
by UAEebs86

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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:56 pm
by scumdevils86
Hilarious the hills even rich and successful people will *die* (lose money) on. Fuck him.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:48 pm
by Chicat
Yo, seriously. Fuck this piece of shit.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:55 am
by SCCats
Deport his ass, with prejudice.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:37 am
by azgreg

Re: Tennis

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:14 am
by RichardCranium
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:00 pm
by azgreg

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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:06 pm
by EastCoastCat
The whole fucking thing is ridiculous.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:13 pm
by azgreg

Re: Tennis

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:19 pm
by Chicat
Australia’s not going to fuck you Novak. Just move on.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:13 am
by RichardCranium
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:29 am
by UAEebs86
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 6:59 pm
by Merkin
RichardCranium wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:14 am If he is actually deportedhe can't come for at least 3 years.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:02 pm
by UAEebs86
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:41 pm
by UAEebs86

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Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:28 am
by RichardCranium
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?

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 8:10 am
by UAEebs86
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

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:21 am
by Merkin

Re: Tennis

Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 3:41 pm
by Longhorned
Next up: Ivan Lendl steals Boris Becker's shorts.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:33 am
by UAEebs86
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.

Re: Tennis

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 2:51 pm
by FreeSpiritCat
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.