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sinnermichael · « **Reply #13880 on:** June 10, 2021, 07:53:51 pm »

The lass who won is supposed to be playing in the mixed doubles tomorrow. She's gonna be shattered physically.

Ray K · « **Reply #13881 on:** June 10, 2021, 07:55:01 pm »

Can't believe they're still doing the old 'choose a random mark on the ground that the ball might have hit and call it in/out' method of deciding points. I think Hawkeye is well enough established to allow you to move into the 21st century guys.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #13882 on:** June 10, 2021, 08:00:05 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on June 10, 2021, 07:53:51 pm

The lass who won is supposed to be playing in the mixed doubles tomorrow. She's gonna be shattered physically.

I think it's the womens doubles. Wouldn't be surprised if she pulls out. She looked knackered by the end of that match.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #13883 on:** June 10, 2021, 08:02:15 pm »

So, it'll be a Nadal vs Tsitsipas final in the mens. With Nadal winning of course.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #13884 on:** June 10, 2021, 08:10:59 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on June 9, 2021, 10:06:42 pm

You follow tennis, so you know all these players. For a sport to continue to thrive it needs people at the top of the sport that people who don't follow the Strasbourg Open can recognise. Tennis is quite fortunate I suppose because most of their big events are held simultaneously with the men's, so they are guaranteed funding and sponsorship even when it doesn't have people like Serena Williams to carry it but people aren't tuning in numbers to watch the final on Saturday, like they will be on Sunday when Nadal or Djokovic are playing.

You do make some good points, and from a purely mainstream audience/sponsors point of view, it does help to have some high profile players.

From a sporting point, it's also nice to have a bit of unpredictability and a level playing field.

Osaka is the best of the "younger" players, she's already a big star, has 4 GS titles, ranked 2 in the world, and is still only 23.

Fordy · « **Reply #13885 on:** June 10, 2021, 08:29:55 pm »

Quote from: Red-Soldier on June 10, 2021, 08:10:59 pm

You do make some good points, and from a purely mainstream audience/sponsors point of view, it does help to have some high profile players.

From a sporting point, it's also nice to have a bit of unpredictability and a level playing field.

Osaka is the best of the "younger" players, she's already a big star, has 4 GS titles, ranked 2 in the world, and is still only 23.

Well the highest seed in the women's final is 33.

elsewhere · « **Reply #13886 on:** June 11, 2021, 01:15:07 pm »

Both Tsitsipas and Nadal will absolutely smash Djoker and Zverev imo

Ray K · « **Reply #13887 on:** June 11, 2021, 03:21:21 pm »

Tsitsipas takes the first two sets 6-3 6-3. Long way back for Zverev now.

DelTrotter · « **Reply #13888 on:** June 11, 2021, 04:19:18 pm »

This got interesting, looking forward to the rest of this, the next one and the football tonight!

AndyMuller · « **Reply #13889 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:12:54 pm »

We all want Tsitsipas to win, right?

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #13890 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:15:27 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on June 11, 2021, 05:12:54 pm

We all want Tsitsipas to win, right?

Absolutely not. The way he walks round the court like he’s the best thing ever pisses me off something awful.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #13891 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:16:23 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on June 11, 2021, 05:15:27 pm

Absolutely not. The way he walks round the court like he’s the best thing ever pisses me off something awful.

Still pining for your wasted talent Zverev Gerry?

Persephone · « **Reply #13892 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:17:52 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on June 11, 2021, 05:12:54 pm

We all want Tsitsipas to win, right?

Absolutely. Zverez is a vile POS.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #13893 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:18:37 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on June 11, 2021, 05:16:23 pm

Still pining for your wasted talent Zverev Gerry?

If he’s a wasted talent then god knows what that says about 99.9% of players ever. He’s got a WTF and 4 Masters events under his belt at 24.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #13894 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:19:33 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on June 11, 2021, 05:18:37 pm

If he’s a wasted talent then god knows what that says about 99.9% of players ever. He’s got a WTF and 4 Masters events under his belt at 24.

Ok, apologies.

Grand Slam underachiever?

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #13895 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:21:44 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on June 11, 2021, 05:19:33 pm

Ok, apologies.

Grand Slam underachiever?

To this point, yeah he probably has but he’s figured it out more in the last couple of years as you’d expect from somebody who was basically still finding his feet. He’s still got plenty of time to get a few. He should be at his absolute peak when Djokovic and Nadal finally lose it or get bored.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #13896 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:22:13 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on June 11, 2021, 05:15:27 pm

Absolutely not. The way he walks round the court like he’s the best thing ever pisses me off something awful.

He is an Adonis to be fair.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #13897 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:25:39 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on June 11, 2021, 05:21:44 pm

To this point, yeah he probably has but he’s figured it out more in the last couple of years as you’d expect from somebody who was basically still finding his feet. He’s still got plenty of time to get a few. He should be at his absolute peak when Djokovic and Nadal finally lose it or get bored.

That is all true. He’s been around a while it feels like but as you say, should have a few years with an easier run at it.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #13898 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:26:05 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on June 11, 2021, 05:22:13 pm

He is an Adonis to be fair.

The closest thing in modern day sport to Steve Beaton.

Ray K · « **Reply #13899 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:31:20 pm »

Quote from: Persephone on June 11, 2021, 05:17:52 pm

Absolutely. Zverez is a vile POS.

Bingo. Anyone who supports Zverev is a bad person.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #13900 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:58:09 pm »

Would be hilarious if Nadal - Djokopvic goes into a fifth and it's played in an empty stadium.

Ray K · « **Reply #13901 on:** June 11, 2021, 05:58:19 pm »

Great win for Stefanos, who's a Liverpool fan of course

https://www.sdna.gr/monimes-stiles/paraskinia/article/491196/opados-tis-aek-o-tsitsipas-pics

TipTopKop · « **Reply #13902 on:** June 11, 2021, 06:07:43 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on June 11, 2021, 05:26:05 pm

The closest thing in modern day sport to Steve Beaton.

...Or Shooter McGavin?

scatman · « **Reply #13903 on:** June 11, 2021, 06:31:43 pm »

well second game of the match and Nadal was already playing ridiculous. I've no idea how he won that break point with Djoko have 3 smashes.

Persephone · « **Reply #13904 on:** June 11, 2021, 06:36:51 pm »

What's the odds on another bagel for Djokovic here.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #13905 on:** June 11, 2021, 06:56:29 pm »

Quote from: scatman on June 11, 2021, 06:31:43 pm

well second game of the match and Nadal was already playing ridiculous. I've no idea how he won that break point with Djoko have 3 smashes.

It's probably his weakest shot.

He's known to have a shakey overhead.

Persephone · « **Reply #13906 on:** June 11, 2021, 07:13:57 pm »

Rafa's level dropped towards the end of that set but good first set overall. Djokovic just can't get on top of that bouncing ball enough and it's causing him to be more inaccurate that usual.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #13907 on:** June 11, 2021, 07:32:10 pm »

With serve in 2nd set (both been broken)

thegoodfella · « **Reply #13908 on:** June 11, 2021, 07:34:04 pm »

Anyone got a link for this?

Hazell · « **Reply #13909 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:02:36 pm »

Quote from: thegoodfella on June 11, 2021, 07:34:04 pm

Anyone got a link for this?

You can watch it on ITV4 online if you're in the UK.

One set all now, it's been a great match but annoying it's on during the football.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #13910 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:02:51 pm »

1 set all.

Genuinely could go either way.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #13911 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:03:35 pm »

Already the best match of the competition so far. No surprises there really.

Not a big fan of either mind, both take the piss with the time between points.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #13912 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:05:09 pm »

Quote from: Red-Soldier on June 11, 2021, 08:03:35 pm

Already the best match of the competition so far. No surprises there really.

Djokovic looked fucked at certain stages but held on

Nick110581 · « **Reply #13913 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:32:10 pm »

Djokovic is going to win this

Nick110581 · « **Reply #13914 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:37:35 pm »

There’s the break.

It’s incredible quality but Rafa doesn’t look right.

Ray K · « **Reply #13915 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:38:41 pm »

Quote from: Nick110581 on June 11, 2021, 08:37:35 pm

There’s the break.

It’s incredible quality but Rafa doesn’t look right.

He's way off his best in Paris.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #13916 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:42:16 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on June 11, 2021, 08:38:41 pm

He's way off his best in Paris.

Is he injured ?

Hazell · « **Reply #13917 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:47:15 pm »

Some incredible shots here, from both players.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #13918 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:49:31 pm »

Rafa is making too many errors

Breaks back and now 40-0 down on serve

Persephone · « **Reply #13919 on:** June 11, 2021, 08:54:09 pm »

Djokovic is redlining here. Absolutely perfect tennis this set from him