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Watching this angry moments compilation it's super crazy what has happened in this sport. I'm sure a lot of people are so used to the very respectful tone nowadays that this is unbelievable at spots. It sure is to me.
https://youtu.be/_rdHrRGvK5k
https://youtu.be/_rdHrRGvK5k
Kotetsu534
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Saw that factoid yesterday. Real end of an era stuff, especially in a week where Nadal was horrendously bad against Dimitrov (lost his first 5 service games...). I still hold out hope for one last note of glory from them in 2017.
With Konta losing to Radwanska in the Beijing final, the race to Singapore is going to go right to the wire. Pretty crazy to see a load of top ten players in a tiny tournament in Austria.
With Konta losing to Radwanska in the Beijing final, the race to Singapore is going to go right to the wire. Pretty crazy to see a load of top ten players in a tiny tournament in Austria.
perfectchaos007
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On ESPN2 they are broadcasting a live World Team Tennis event and Sharapova is about to play mixed doubles. Guess the WTT didn't ban her
irriducibile87
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Kyrgios tanking his Shangahi match against Zverev (Misha not Alexander !) and getting booed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L0IrNK2W_E
He lost 6-3 6-1 in 47 minutes.
Unbelievable.
I don't hate him at all, I think he has great talent and he is very fun to watch.
But at times he really becomes unbearable with his shitty behaviour.
He is still young, I hope he can grow up and mature and don't waste his career, because when he cares he plays great.
Edit:
Here's another example of his attitude today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4_51oY1QHI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L0IrNK2W_E
He lost 6-3 6-1 in 47 minutes.
Unbelievable.
I don't hate him at all, I think he has great talent and he is very fun to watch.
But at times he really becomes unbearable with his shitty behaviour.
He is still young, I hope he can grow up and mature and don't waste his career, because when he cares he plays great.
Edit:
Here's another example of his attitude today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4_51oY1QHI
perfectchaos007
Member
Perhaps there was a 2000 CP Charizard nearby and he wanted to end the match asap so he could capture it
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Can we just transplant Hewitt's fight/work rate and Rafter's great attitude into Kyrgios and call it a day? Keep his talent, chop off the head and leave out the pea-heart.
The kid reached 14th in the world, damn fine achievement but I still refuse to watch or support him in any fashion until his attitude is that of determination and respect. It also stinks of not trying in case he loses to lesser players , seems to becoming a pattern with him. Some players find it really hard in those matches to consistently win.
The kid reached 14th in the world, damn fine achievement but I still refuse to watch or support him in any fashion until his attitude is that of determination and respect. It also stinks of not trying in case he loses to lesser players , seems to becoming a pattern with him. Some players find it really hard in those matches to consistently win.
Kotetsu534
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Looks like we're in for a Djokovic/Murray final in Shanghai, with so many of the bigger seeds out. Djokovic has Mischa Zverev (yes, really, but credit to the guy for taking full advantage of Kyrgios' tank to beat Granollers), before one of RBA or Tsonga in the SFs. Murray has Goffin, before Simon or Sock.
I doubt that will even be a blip for him. I doubt he'll even think once about it lol
They should take away ATP points, that's what I think will make him think twice.
I guess I wasn't being sarcastic enough.
John Dunbar
correct about everything
djokovic loses to bautista agut in the semifinal in shanghai. i would love to say that the decline has begun, but i'm not optimistic enough. got to see how he plays in australia next year before even dreaming of such wonders.
perfectchaos007
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To the surprise of no one, Serena withdraws from the WTA tour finals. See ya next year Serena!
Murray could become No.1 this year, if he wins Basel? and Paris, and Djokovic doesn't make the final in Paris.
On one hand, Djoker's reign could finally be over, on the other, well, it's Murray...
I like Murray but this rise to #1 is super anti-climactic, no real opposition in the way.
Kyrgios suspended for 8 weeks for tanking.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis...e/news-story/9890f379755c0a330ee6491de471e56c
Particularly hurts as he'll miss some of his own country lead up events.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis...e/news-story/9890f379755c0a330ee6491de471e56c
Particularly hurts as he'll miss some of his own country lead up events.
perfectchaos007
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I have a feeling, for the most part, he still doesn't care. I could see him receiving the news and saying something like "pfft, its not like I enjoy playing tennis anyway" Then he goes back to playing Xbox or pokemon GO.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Hopefully he'll start to care when sponsors don't pay up due to contract clauses. If he keeps this attitude up I'd rather he quit tennis and pursue his love of basketball. Good riddance. At least the ATP finally understand hitting in the points/rank is where it hurts.
BigJonsson
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Whoa, I had no idea Raonic moved up to 4th in the rankings (Yes, I know Nadal and Federer have/had injury problems but it's still awesome to see someone from Thornhill ranked 4th in the world in tennis!)
perfectchaos007
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Been a pretty interesting WTA finals so far. Players who will advance to the KO rounds are Kerber, Cibulkova, Kuznetsova, and the winner tomorrow between Pliskova and Radwanska.
Agreed! It's especially been nice to see Kuzie play so well again. I honestly hope she wins the whole thing, though she may well have her hands full in the next round.
Also, it's been nice to see Kerber turn things around a bit. Her post-US Open play was mostly horrid, yet here she's beaten three top 10 players--and two of them pretty convincingly. (Though her play early on against Keys was terrible. Thankfully, Keys' play was terrible, too.)
I'm kind of sad Pliskova didn't advance instead of Aga, though. I like Aga and find her game amusing, but I'd prefer to see someone like Pliskova do well at an event like this. Plus, I really had this feeling Pliskova was going to avenge her loss to Kerber in the final here :| I guess I'll just have to root for Kuzie and Kerber now...
Kotetsu534
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Aga was very beatable today - low 1st serve percentage and quite a few UEs, but Pliskova completely bottled it when ahead in both sets while Aga raised her game at the crucial moments. Navratilova noted in commentary that she was much more prepared to go all-in on break points while Pliskova often went safe.
Interesting to note that the 4 older players all qualified while the 4 younger all lost. Kerber (28), Kuznetsova (31), Radwanska (27), Cibulkova (27) at the expense of Halep (25), Muguruza (23), Pliskova (24), Keys (21). Arguably Serena, Azarenka and Sharapova would all be favoured over at least 3 of the four semi-finalists anyway, if they'd been active/eligible, so the younger generation failed to take advantage of a big opportunity at the tour finals.
I'm sure the WTA would have preferred some younger players to promote in lieu of the superstars, but I'm excited for tomorrow's matches - Kerber and Radwanska haven't played since 2015, and Cibulkova v Kuznetsova should be a hard fought epic if their group stage efforts are anything to go by.
Interesting to note that the 4 older players all qualified while the 4 younger all lost. Kerber (28), Kuznetsova (31), Radwanska (27), Cibulkova (27) at the expense of Halep (25), Muguruza (23), Pliskova (24), Keys (21). Arguably Serena, Azarenka and Sharapova would all be favoured over at least 3 of the four semi-finalists anyway, if they'd been active/eligible, so the younger generation failed to take advantage of a big opportunity at the tour finals.
I'm sure the WTA would have preferred some younger players to promote in lieu of the superstars, but I'm excited for tomorrow's matches - Kerber and Radwanska haven't played since 2015, and Cibulkova v Kuznetsova should be a hard fought epic if their group stage efforts are anything to go by.
I wouldn't bet on that (Domi winning a Slam in '17). She very nearly choked away that second set, and had she done that, who knows what would've happened to the match?
Regardless, good for her. I can't stand her in many respects, but I like that she's *really* aggressive and always has a positive demeanor.
I can't help but think both she and Kuzie (who I love) will take a tumble next year, though. They just aren't the kinds of players who can stick around in such lofty positions for long.
Of course, I also think Kerber's going to have a hard time holding on to that #1 spot unless she makes some changes ASAP. (The second serve, for starters, along with improved net play.)
I'm just not sure she's got the right mindset for it. To stay at #1 for long, you've really got to think you--and no one else--belong there. You've got to think, "of course I'm going to win the next Grand Slam tournament. I'm the best by a mile!" Don't really think that's the kind of thing she tells herself at the moment...
Last night at Paris M1000, Wawrinka told off a guy who was talking too loud during play. Turns out it was a french politician, member of the government (not a minister though), who is not really widly liked here. Stan probably won a few french fans by doing that.
Vid of the incident.
https://www.facebook.com/canalplus/videos/1222595594478786/
Stan says : "Hey! We're playing out here! I can't believe it. It's midnight, if you don't want to watch, go home."
Vid of the incident.
https://www.facebook.com/canalplus/videos/1222595594478786/
Stan says : "Hey! We're playing out here! I can't believe it. It's midnight, if you don't want to watch, go home."
perfectchaos007
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fuckin French crowd They are the worst.
Glad Djokovic was able to comeback and win against Grigor DiChokrov
John Dunbar
correct about everything
we can only hope that cilic has an ounce of pride and won't lose to djokovic for the 15th time in a row. doubtful, though.
perfectchaos007
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I can't wait for this Cilic v. Isner semi final....said no one ever
autumnleaf
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Two more wins for Murray to become the new number one.
I know right? I wonder how concerned ATP actually is about the future with no Fed and Nadal.
perfectchaos007
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Murray being world #1 would be the end of tennis
I don't follow tennis a lot this year.
Is this because he won a lot or because of Nole lost a lot?
I pretty much agree with everything you said but Domi was really consistent across the whole calendar. That certainly was something new for her and theres mo tell of she can keep up for another season like that.
I also think that barring Serena being really awesome again which i dont think we can count on we are heading for a wild wild west in the WTA for 2017. Which gives everyone a chance
John Dunbar
correct about everything
both.
if only i had any hope for murray not bottling this opportunity. my faith was deeply shaken by another dark day in paris earlier this year.