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Tennis - General Discussion
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perfectchaos007
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She dumps coaches more frequently than Taylor Swift dumps her boyfriends.
Really happy to see Li pull through. I saw most of the match but had to leave for class at the beginning of the third set.
I'm actually kind of surprised that she won. She seemed so frustrated during the second set (and from what I saw in the third set) and I didn't think she was focused enough to win.
I'm actually kind of surprised that she won. She seemed so frustrated during the second set (and from what I saw in the third set) and I didn't think she was focused enough to win.
perfectchaos007
Member
I'm loving this doubles match between the Bryans and Quisner. Big hitting here
Yeah, his serve especially has been great.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Ive lost track of Woz's coaches over the past 18 months.
That's awesome. I would have loved to do that when I was younger. I'm far too old now. I will have to live vicariously through my son. Hopefully he is a future tennis star but not looking good at the moment (he is only 2) ;-)I got my license today, now I can go to tournaments. Currently I'm ranked as number 65385 (R9) in Switzerland xD
My goal is to reach Top20000 (R7) by the end of the summer season
Unfortunately I'm already 23 years old, I started playing tennis 2 years ago. I always wanted to play tennis but it was so expensive and I didn't had any support of my parents or my older brother. My little brother is 13 years old and also started to play tennis 1.5-2 years ago because of me. I organized a coach and now he's training one day in a week, also bought him the Babolat AeroDrive racket from Nadal. I also pushed him to start going to tournaments. He will get his license in a few weeks. He's so talented. His progression is much faster than mine, he even managed to win a set last week against me (tie break which ended 13:11 for him). Can't imagine how he will play in 10 years if he keeps playing this awesome sport. Hopefully our parents start to support him this year, it's really expensive to finance me and him with a student salary.
I got my license today, now I can go to tournaments. Currently I'm ranked as number 65385 (R9) in Switzerland xD
My goal is to reach Top20000 (R7) by the end of the summer season
Amazing, I might be the only here who doesn't play tennis lol.
Any highlight video?
I don't either lol
I don't.
Diprosalic
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Starting at 11 is most likely way too late to have any chance at going pro. But good luck to him
Starting at 11 is most likely way too late to have any chance at going pro. But good luck to him
Well, there is that, but another very important aspect is that going pro is expensive. Even if someone is very talented, the only way to give oneself a decent chance at surviving on the tour is to have that extra cash which certainly isn't going to come from tournaments at the beginning of ones career. Equipment, traveling, coaching and so fort. You might get some degree of sponsorship of course but it will only cover so much...
Still, no reason not to play recreational, because its an awesome sport. Nothing quite like ripping a forehand winner past your opponent, even at a low level. Still, gotta put in the work to get even to that point
John Dunbar
correct about everything
federer takes the first set 6-3. hopefully he finishes in two so he'll be well rested for djokovic (or isner, lol).
Seem to me that Federer is a terrible match up for Dolgopolov. The Dog will have a hard time going about his business, doing that crazy shot making when Federer is hitting with that much variety. Whether its slices low or deep forehands, Dolg will just try to hit a winner of everything.
Also, serving well helps. He can't read Federer's serve like Raonic's, even if its slower.
Also, serving well helps. He can't read Federer's serve like Raonic's, even if its slower.
John Dunbar
correct about everything
that point.
perfectchaos007
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Dolgopolov down 2 breaks now. He's done
Diprosalic
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i remember when matches like this were the norm. year round.
Coldnoodle
Member
Does Isner play anything other than tiebreaks?
John Dunbar
correct about everything
i'm still constantly wary that the 2013 federer will come to stay without a warning, but let us enjoy the dream while it lasts, gentlemen.
You are not alone...
John Dunbar
correct about everything
my weak girly arms can't handle a racket.
perfectchaos007
Member
Djokovic won his first 12 service points until Isner finally won one
John Dunbar
correct about everything
becker probably has a tiny heart attack every time djokovic volleys.
perfectchaos007
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Isner squandered 3 chances to win the set
perfectchaos007
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Djokovic gets to serve for the first set now. Poor Isner
Diprosalic
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Djokovic or Isner for the finals? tomato, tomato. Federer in 2
(hours)
Djoker should beat Fed unless he starts slow.
John Dunbar
correct about everything
i like how the balls look in djokovic's pocket when he hits his forehand. looks like he has enormous testicles flopping about.