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perfectchaos007
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Yoshi Nishioka just hit an incredible behind the back passing shot in a challenger match against Donaldson. No one will probably ever see it, but I was watching a live stream on atpworldtour.com and it happened
Coldnoodle
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I used to like Kyrgios but he's really becoming a tit now 
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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I used to like Kyrgios but he's really becoming a tit now
Yeah it's the car crash you can't look away from at the moment. Young Hewitt was an asshat too but a true warrior and ambassador of the game for a long time now. Hopefully Kyrgios and/or Tomic can turn that same corner too.
RedAssedApe
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hahaha there is audio on this too...wtf
Rafa=FedKilla
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Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend hard as thunder?
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend, sorry to tell ya that mate.
Sounded like "Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend, sorry to tell you that mate"
perfectchaos007
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I need to know if this happened before, during, or after the match with Wawa. Either way, LOL
Rafa=FedKilla
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Second set.
perfectchaos007
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Wow, and that's right when Kyrgios began his comeback. Wawa eventually retired in the 3rd set even.
Cut him so deep he couldn't continue.
perfectchaos007
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Exactly. These young aussies take mental game to the next level. I saw Tomic trying to tank another match last week against Steve Johnson. Haven't seen kokkinakis' on court shenanigans yet, but apparently he gets around off the court fucking ATP players' girlfriends.
Lmao. I would've broken his face then and there
Good Job Bob
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I can't believe Wawrinka actually retired afterwards.
He's pressing for the ATP to take action on twitter. I wonder if that will warrant a suspension for them?
He's pressing for the ATP to take action on twitter. I wonder if that will warrant a suspension for them?
perfectchaos007
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And apparently the tactic Kygios is using is called "sledging". It's a deliberate use of insults towards the opponent to throw him off his game, and Aussie cricket players use this strategy on occasion. Never heard of it until I looked it up.
Sledging is a term used in cricket to describe the practice whereby some players seek to gain an advantage by insulting or verbally intimidating the opposing player. The purpose is to try to weaken the opponent's concentration, thereby causing him to make mistakes or underperform.
And apparently the tactic Kygios is using is called "sledging". It's a deliberate use of insults towards the opponent to throw him off his game, and Aussie cricket players use this strategy on
occasion. Never heard of it until I looked it up.
Sledging is a term used in cricket to describe the practice whereby some players seek to gain an advantage by insulting or verbally intimidating the opposing player. The purpose is to try to weaken the opponent's concentration, thereby causing him to make mistakes or underperform.
Sledging is used a lot in cricket but nothing this far. And this is Tennis not Cricket, I hope he gets a punishment but I doubt anything will happen.
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Knowing Kokkinakis, there's a non-zero chance it's true as well.
Kyrgios truly the Donald Trump of tennis.
EDIT: Huh, apparently they did get together in 2013.
Kyrgios truly the Donald Trump of tennis.
EDIT: Huh, apparently they did get together in 2013.
From what I just read Wawrinka didn't heard Kyrgios during the match, he just learned about it afterwards, and had a heated face to face with Nick in the locker room.
I'm usually for being leniant with young players, but I think this kind of behaviour should not happen on a tennis court. Ok, Kyrgios apparently didn't want other people to hear, but when you're on a big court you need to be aware that everything you'll do and say will be recorded and broadcasted.
I'm usually for being leniant with young players, but I think this kind of behaviour should not happen on a tennis court. Ok, Kyrgios apparently didn't want other people to hear, but when you're on a big court you need to be aware that everything you'll do and say will be recorded and broadcasted.
BlindCommunication
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Come on, this is just called banter or mindgames in other sports. It's about time we have some character in the sport again. Kyrgios has a pretty refreshing attitude, after two decades of guys with zero personality.
FortuneFaded
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Like mother, like son:
She deleted it soon after.
She deleted it soon after.
I didn't miss those "refreshing attitudes" in the last years.
He may have a lot of character but there are things you just shouldn't say on the court.
There's a line between mindgames and being a twat.
Confrontation
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Having a twat that's pretty decent at the game is good now and then.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Another reason why Borna and Zverevare the future.
perfectchaos007
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The Landisville challenger has a sponsor with an interesting logo.
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Deleted member 231381
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If she could actually sharpshoot she might beat Serena.
RedAssedApe
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even though its funny i hope some veterans in the locker room call him out on his on-court garbage
even funnier that his momma coming to his defense. that's a thing most mom's would probably shake their heads at and slap their kids upside the head for
even funnier that his momma coming to his defense. that's a thing most mom's would probably shake their heads at and slap their kids upside the head for
I was wrong, Bencic did win the match but she barely survived.
Kotetsu534
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Bencic beats Lisicki 6-1, 1-6, 7-6 to reach the QFs, which is the farthest she's made in one of the Premier Mandatory + Premier 5 events (basically the 9 biggest tournaments outside the Slams; don't know why they couldn't just use the ATP's title "Masters" for them).
Kerber/Halep has been a really good watch so far.
Kerber/Halep has been a really good watch so far.
perfectchaos007
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was the last image you posted fake?
Diprosalic
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Belinda is going to wipe the floor with the WTA sooner than later.
perfectchaos007
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Kygios and Isner just started. Wonder if he'll sledge today
That's when you know things are bad.
Kerber/Halep was an incredible match,so many 20 and over rallies...
perfectchaos007
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Gimmelstob just mentioned the locker altercation between Kyrgios and Wawrinka was very physical. Numerous ATP players want Kyrgios suspended
Coldnoodle
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RedAssedApe
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it was a tweet from pam shriver
https://twitter.com/PHShriver/status/631903103172878336
just thought it was unnecessary to post it seeing as how everyone was reporting on the fine already.
I was waiting to quote you on this one but she made it over the line.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Federer would fucking break his back make him humble. He and Rafa let him win to get false confidence. Kyrgios was yelling at someone in the crowd during the Isner match that they have no class. AhahahahahaFederer vs Kyrgios would have been something after this