The real Tennis thread.

[tobydawq]

In the 2012 tournament? The only 5 setter Nadal played in that tournament was the final against Djokovic. He played 4 2 setters and 2 4 setters. No way he played 22+ hours that tournament.

What? Ten hours in two matches only leaves 12 hours for the last five matches. That doesn't sound implausible to me at all, especially when you consider that Nadal is not exactly the fastest player between points.

 

[Mayomaniac]

As a Dutch F1 and Verstappen disliker, I know how you feel

At least Sinner comes off as likeable and isn't competing in what is pretty much the boomer version of E-sports...

 

[iBanesto]

Longest time on court in Grand Slam Tournaments, 1997 to now (before 2024 AO final).

Carlos Alcaraz	2022 US Open	23.70
Kevin Anderson	2018 Wimbledon	23.30
Daniil Medvedev	2022 Australian Open	22.90
Rafael Nadal	2017 Australian Open	22.60
Rafael Nadal	2022 Australian Open	22.50
Rafael Nadal	2012 Australian Open	22.40
Dominic Thiem	2020 Australian Open	22.20
Andy Murray	2012 US Open	21.90
Casper Ruud	2022 US Open	21.80
Stan Wawrinka	2016 US Open	21.80
Alexander Zverev	2020 US Open	21.30
Novak Djokovic	2023 Roland Garros	21.00
Marat Safin	2004 Australian Open	21.00
Rafael Nadal	2011 Roland Garros	21.00
Novak Djokovic	2021 Roland Garros	20.90
Andy Murray	2016 Roland Garros	20.90
Novak Djokovic	2012 Australian Open	20.90

 

[BullsFan22]

Medvedev broke the record for most sets played in a grand slam tournament, 31. Previous one was held by Safin, who played 30 (3 5 setters and 3 4 setters, lost to Federer in straight sets in the final).

 

[tobydawq]

Medvedev broke the record for most sets played in a grand slam tournament, 31. Previous one was held by Safin, who played 30 (3 5 setters and 3 4 setters, lost to Federer in straight sets in the final).

And one of his matches finished at 3.40 am. Twice he was down two sets to love. It's incredible he got so close.

 

[BullsFan22]

And one of his matches finished at 3.40 am. Twice he was down two sets to love. It's incredible he got so close.

His fault for toiling against a no name Finn, a Portuguese, and letting go of the 4th set against Hurkasz. He played 3 consecutive 5 set matches to end the tournament. I am not sure we’ll see that happen anytime soon. Yes, he did well to make it that far, especially considering he was basically out of the tournament in round 1.

He’ll rue his missed chances of winning by playing too passively and allowing so many matches to go the distance. Hopefully he starts being as aggressive as he was in the first 2 sets today.

If I were him I would take a couple months off, though he is defending points a lot of points this spring. Could be a lose lose situation for him. Too bad.

 

[iBanesto]

His fault for toiling against a no name Finn, a Portuguese, and letting go of the 4th set against Hurkasz. He played 3 consecutive 5 set matches to end the tournament. I am not sure we’ll see that happen anytime soon. Yes, he did well to make it that far, especially considering he was basically out of the tournament in round 1.

He’ll rue his missed chances of winning by playing too passively and allowing so many matches to go the distance. Hopefully he starts being as aggressive as he was in the first 2 sets today.

If I were him I would take a couple months off, though he is defending points a lot of points this spring. Could be a lose lose situation for him. Too bad.

I assume Rotterdam is next for Medvedev?

 

[BullsFan22]

I assume Rotterdam is next for Medvedev?

Probably, he’s the defending champion.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

I must admit they had me fooled all this time

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0DgmkI2FiE&ab_channel=ATPTour

Thank god Novak Djokovic isn‘t real.

Plot twist: While the Tour is scripted, the Grand Slam Tournaments aren‘t, so the actors have to train like pro athletes to be able to keep up the disguise.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I must admit they had me fooled all this time

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0DgmkI2FiE&ab_channel=ATPTour

This is great, funniest thing I've seen in a while!

 

[Rob5091]

Tennis takes the Saudi money ...
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/feb/28/tennis-atp-agrees-partnership-with-saudi-arabia-pif

Saudi Arabia’s influence has stretched deeper into men’s tennis after the ATP Tour agreed a “multiyear strategic partnership” with the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund.

As a result of the deal the ATP rankings, plus the year-end world No 1 award, will be named after the PIF. The PIF will also have on‑court branding at major ATP 1000 events at Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Beijing, as well as the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin.

 

[iBanesto]

Tennis takes the Saudi money ...
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/feb/28/tennis-atp-agrees-partnership-with-saudi-arabia-pif

 

[tobydawq]

Vamos!

 

[iBanesto]

It would be great if he beat De Minaur.

 

[Red Rick]

It would be great if he beat De Minaur.

He didn't. And that's bad, I would've expected him to win based on him being the ultimate clay specialist while clay is De Minaurs worst surface.

 

[movingtarget]

De Minaur has improved while Nadal is retiring, there's also that.................

 

[iBanesto]

He didn't. And that's bad, I would've expected him to win based on him being the ultimate clay specialist while clay is De Minaurs worst surface.

His career has been pretty much over for a while.

 

[Red Rick]

Nadal beats 16 year old who only got WC because of his player agency.

We are so back.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Nadal beats 16 year old who only got WC because of his player agency.

We are so back.

RAFA is back! Tomorrow the Dinosaur will extinct, no more victories against the Clay Monster! When the time comes to enter RG courts he will be ready. Most of those weaklings will run away from the Philippe Chartier arena when the Bull flexes his muscles and shouts "Vamos"!

 

[tobydawq]

He's gonna win number 15, isn't he?

 

[iBanesto]

He's gonna win number 15, isn't he?

It will depend if his body can handle 7 consecutive best of 5 matches at RG.

Suss video title...

 

[Red Rick]

Djokovic knocked out by a spectator with a bottle today.

Cycling isn't the only one with insane spectators it appears

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Dominic Thiem has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.

 

[iBanesto]

Dominic Thiem has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.

It is a shame.

Thiem never regained his from after his 2020 US Open win with that wrist injury. His style was so physical, it was difficult to maintain that high level.

 

[Unchained]

Djokovic knocked out by a spectator with a bottle today.

Cycling isn't the only one with insane spectators it appears

Feel out of a backpack, thank goodness.. I watched just to make sure the bottle tosser wasn't wearing Crocs, cargo shorts and a red ball cap!!