Wafflecakes
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Was down 2:5 15:40 and won the set 7:6 (7-1 in the tie break)
Ah. Google lags a bit, was still showing 6-6.
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Ah. Google lags a bit, was still showing 6-6.
perfectchaos007
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Kerber wasn't playing that great yesterday, but her opponent choked away the match including a match point in the 2nd set. Today, Kerber is the choker being up 5-1, then serving up 5-2 40-15 losing both set points and eventually the set. Serena up a break in the 2nd set now
Rafa=FedKilla
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Why Tennis Channel would make an added streaming service but have absolutely no content for August is incredibly baffling. Unreal.
perfectchaos007
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If anyone wants to watch Kalamazoo coverage this week, here's the link to a live stream
http://ustaboys.secantnet.net/
For those that don't know, Kalamazoo is the USTA's largest junior tournament. The winner of the 18's division gets a wild card into the main draw of the US Open. Jack Sock won it in 2010 and 2011 , and Donald Young won the event twice in 2005 and 2006
http://ustaboys.secantnet.net/
For those that don't know, Kalamazoo is the USTA's largest junior tournament. The winner of the 18's division gets a wild card into the main draw of the US Open. Jack Sock won it in 2010 and 2011 , and Donald Young won the event twice in 2005 and 2006
So I was playing doubles and my partner had to sit out. We were down a break. I told my opponents fuck it, I'll play you guys 2 vs 1.
I held and broke back. I'm pretty quick so retrieving balls was no problem for me.
Then our other friend who was sitting on the other side of the court said, "Hey if you guys needed an extra player, you should have called me. Hahahahaha."
Hahahaha, no (lol). In my mind, I'm thinking, "Yeah, I saw you over there and I intentionally didn't call you over because I know that as soon as you join, we're gonna lose."
He joined and we lost -___________________-
But I'm starting to get sick of doubles. You have to rotate serves; when you're not serving, you're just standing there and sometimes you don't even touch the ball for an entire game; and you're entrusting someone else with your success.
I may cut back and stick exclusively to singles; it gets too boring sometimes.
I held and broke back. I'm pretty quick so retrieving balls was no problem for me.
Then our other friend who was sitting on the other side of the court said, "Hey if you guys needed an extra player, you should have called me. Hahahahaha."
Hahahaha, no (lol). In my mind, I'm thinking, "Yeah, I saw you over there and I intentionally didn't call you over because I know that as soon as you join, we're gonna lose."
He joined and we lost -___________________-
But I'm starting to get sick of doubles. You have to rotate serves; when you're not serving, you're just standing there and sometimes you don't even touch the ball for an entire game; and you're entrusting someone else with your success.
I may cut back and stick exclusively to singles; it gets too boring sometimes.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Sucks to see Lauren struggling against this Cornet. She is abusing her with that slice serve outwide.....
Doubles are great to train reflexes, attacks, volleys, smashes. I wouldn't play them exclusively but it's fun, plus you get to celebrate with someone !
The 1vs2 thing reminds me of a training drill we use with two friends I play with : 1vs2, the two must hit inside the singles sidelines, the guy alone can hit inside the doubles sidelines. Funny rallies often ensue.
perfectchaos007
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In America we call that Australian doubles. But I heard recently in Australia they call that American Doubles lol
I just realized: I suck at volleys when I'm just waiting at the net....one of the reasons I hate doubles. But I am a BEAST at volleys when I come in on my own terms.
Yesterday, I served, he returned, I hit an approach shot and came to the net. He tried to hit it over my backhand and I hit a backhand smash (a la Federer, lol), and then when he got that, I hit a regular overhead smash.
Apparently when I come in, I have a heightened awareness and feel for the court. If I'm already at the net (because my partner is serving), I feel useless and will flub the majority of the volleys...even the easy ones.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Wait, Sloane Stephens is with Thomas Hogstedt now? And Janowicz lost Peter Polansky? Hahahahahaa
perfectchaos007
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Isner lost his second consecutive match yesterday to an unranked opponent. Didn't even make himself available to reporters because he was so upset.
Lone_Prodigy
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Raonic played Pospisil at the final of the Citi Open over the weekend. First ever all-Canada final. Raonic won quite easily (Pospisil was likely gassed and he doesn't have an answer to Raonic's serve).
Good to see Pospisil continuing to play well after Wimbledon.
Good to see Pospisil continuing to play well after Wimbledon.
And he only managed one tiebreak. He's slipping.
lmao That sounded so wrong.
http://freedomtennis.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/dominika-cibulkova-june-03-2012/#more-141
http://freedomtennis.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/dominika-cibulkova-june-03-2012/#more-141
perfectchaos007
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If you don't take a massive hit off a freshly cracked open can of tennis balls, you're doing it wrong. Always take a big whiff inside the tennis ball can as soon as you open it. Its a better obscure smell than gasoline and freshly cut grass in the morning.
I haven't played tennis in over a decade but oh god yes
lol I know, and I agree. Its just that it sounded awkward the way she said it. Thats all.
perfectchaos007
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The ATP 250 event in Israel next month has been canceled due to the regions conflict. I can't sympathize really, Israeli tennis fans are some of the worst . Chakvetadze was antagonizing a tad, but there's no excuse for fans screaming every time she hits the ball.
perfectchaos007
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You can exempt tennis etiquette from a Fed Cup/Davis Cup match to an extent....but that was way over the line.
perfectchaos007
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Have you ever seen a Djokovic match when the crowd was against him?
In Davis Cup? No, unfortunately I missed watching those matches. I heard Serbia vs. Czech Republic was pretty intense.
Also, I would love to watch Israel v. Syria/Jordan/Egypt Davis cup, but unfortunately that will never happen. Tunisia disallowed one of their players from playing against an Israeli player, and then as a result the The ITF banned Tunisia from competition for a year . Politics come before tennis competition so those repercussions dont really send a message.
Haha, didn't know that ! Just read on Wikipedia it's also called "Canadian doubles". American and Australian, I get it, but Canadian ? It almost starts like a bad joke.
Stay on the baseline when your partner serves and attack during the following rallies ?
Have you ever seen a Djokovic match when the crowd was against him?
So even during Davis Cup you support Djokovic over Switzerland ?
RedAssedApe
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so my car got flooded last week
two of my racquets were in a tennis bag in my trunk. when i finally got a chance to take a look at them they were soaked. i'm expecting to have to change the grips and strings...but should i even bother (i.e. do you think the actual frames are still ok)?
two of my racquets were in a tennis bag in my trunk. when i finally got a chance to take a look at them they were soaked. i'm expecting to have to change the grips and strings...but should i even bother (i.e. do you think the actual frames are still ok)?
I do!
I very rarely hit volleys in doubles matches.Also, WTF is up with Bouchard? Is this her first match since Wimbledon?
Unless they're made of wood, I don't see why humidity would've deteriorated the frames. Strings will need to be replaced though, without a doubt.
Lone_Prodigy
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Bagel for Bouchard? Wow.
Lone_Prodigy
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And on her way to a second bagel...
massivekettle
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Why should that surprise you - that's women's tennis...
Should've been 6-0 in the second set too.
massivekettle
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Why? She is terrible. Double bagel against the 104th best player in the world.
A player who reaches two semifinals and a final in slams in one year at the age of 20 is not terrible, doesnt matter how you look at it. She was bad today, and thats it. She is young. She will learn and improve (at least there is a huge chance it will happen). And stop with the "women's tennis" crap. Its disrespectful to those who play it and to those who like it, and besides, it makes you look arrogant and full of yourself.
massivekettle
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First off, settle down.
Secondly, she's been manhandled today against a total nobody when she had probably one of the best home field advantage you can get. Also, she was manhandled at her last major appearance against Kvitova (one of the shortest Women's Wimbledon final match in recent years, if not the shortest).
Thirdly, yes she is terrible right now. Not sure what it is, but her form is just not there. She was great in the spring but summer has been terrible as far as she is concerned.
Fourthly, Women's tennis has been very inconsistent and the overall quality of players is a few notches below men's tennis - denying this is ludicrous at best. Even the best players on the WTA tour suffer from terrible inconsistency. The fact that she made two semis and a final is very good, but (i) she cannot convert and (ii) her road to the top of the respective tournaments was made much easier due to her peers' inconsistency (which I guess is a testament to her own consistency) - but what good does it bring if she always comes up short? She needs to develop her power game (especially her serve) and her attack shots otherwise she will become Wozniacki 2.0. She has the talent to win slams (especially in a weaker WTA), but she needs to get that mental fortitude that allows her to make the next step and I am not quite sure that she has it yet.
And she is 20. By the age of 20, Venus, Serena, Sharapova, Hingis, Graf, Henin, etc. had already won slams and were already established frontrunners. She has room to develop, but unless she is a late bloomer, what you see now is pretty much what you are going to get in a few years.
perfectchaos007
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Vika is struggling out there. Playing injured as we are used to seeing a lot with her.
Surprised that she ended up winning. I just saw her lose the first 3 games and figured she wouldn't come back.
perfectchaos007
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To be fair, a true double bagel occurs in consecutive sets. Bouchard was only bageled in the 1st and 3rd sets while winning the 2nd set in the middle. This is what is known as a bagel sandwich.
Are you still happy withy TennisTV, Faith? Been seriously thinking of subscribing myself as although I have access to SkyGo they don't show the smaller tournaments and the streaming quality is crap basically.
Yes I am. I will watch the Djokovic Monfils match today