The Gays and Tennis Part 151 - Can Alcaraz Conquer Grass? (2024)

Part 150 is paywalled. If someone can post this to the previous thread, I'd appreciate it. There is also another Part 150, but it only has about 20 or so posts. The paywalled Part 150 turned into the official one.

As the title states, can Alcaraz conquer grass? Maybe even Wimbledon? He's a great mover. If he can figure out that he has to take very good care of his serve and he can't have those off games here and there, he may. If he continues to have those off games, particularly on his service games, and he's facing a big server, I can see it getting dicey for Carlitos.

No matter who wins Wimbledon, please let the tennis gods be kind to us and not have yet another Djokovic win at Wimbledon.

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by Anonymousreply 601July 11, 2023 5:51 AM

Yes! Yes he can

by Anonymousreply 1June 25, 2023 1:07 AM

So, uh...where is everybody?

by Anonymousreply 2June 27, 2023 2:30 PM

Yeah, I don’t get what happened, either. Has there been a mass slaughter of gay tennis fans?

by Anonymousreply 3June 27, 2023 3:30 PM

There is another tennis thread

by Anonymousreply 4June 27, 2023 3:51 PM

It’s b/c he looks like Otzi. No one cares.

🤷‍♂️

by Anonymousreply 5June 27, 2023 3:52 PM

I watch a youtuber who calls matches (Tennis Talk Cam Williams) and he said that tennis needs some American stars to help it stay popular.

I know nothing about this - but it's kind of true about figure skating. The revenue from streaming, shows, and such, starts lagging without any stars and especially any American ones. Even in powerhouse skating countries like Japan, it starts lagging (though that may be because they lost their superstar Yuzuru Hanyu.)

Oh well, like I said, I know nothing about these things but have a kind of ocd interest in keeping up with the names of players and the stats and stuff. Like the people who used to memorize baseball data.

by Anonymousreply 6June 27, 2023 6:39 PM

He's just not hawt. That chest! He has no pecs and his nips are melting.

And he has terminal guppy-mouth and bad teefs.

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by Anonymousreply 7June 27, 2023 9:11 PM

Folks are tired of the nickname maniacs—there are real tennis fans lounging elsewhere.

by Anonymousreply 8June 27, 2023 11:27 PM

Someone else dictating who's attractive isn't going to sway opinions at all. It's a mystery why anyone feels the need to be the arbiter of something that's entirely subjective.

by Anonymousreply 9June 27, 2023 11:48 PM

Today’s Wimbledon qualies’ interesting matches:

- Lucas Pouille v Giulio Zeppieri

- Sofia Kevin v Moyuka Uchijima

- Pablo Cuevas (and his magnificent nose) v Felipe Meligeni Alves

- Vera Zvonareva (one of the Undead, at this late stage in her career) v Darja Semenistaja

- Taylor Townsend v Noma Noha Akugue

Mileage may vary.

by Anonymousreply 10June 28, 2023 7:24 AM

Taylor Townhouse must have been relieved that 76 yo Gail Falkenberg and her vicious slice straight from the 1950s was not in her part of the draw.

by Anonymousreply 11June 28, 2023 9:10 AM

Making fun of someone’s weight. How original.

by Anonymousreply 12June 28, 2023 9:32 AM

I love the snarky Jimmy Arias, Such a relief from the boring Annacones, Austins of TC. And please Britian keep Mark Petchy in your country, he is such a dip.

by Anonymousreply 13June 28, 2023 9:57 AM

[quote]Someone else dictating who's attractive

'Dictating'? All I see above are opinions.

by Anonymousreply 14June 28, 2023 10:30 AM

R10 thank you

by Anonymousreply 15June 28, 2023 10:31 AM

@ R8

I don't understand why you can't simply block the posters, including me, who SO offend you and put a bee in your bonnet. It's really easy.

Then you could stop your cunting and control-freaking.

by Anonymousreply 16June 28, 2023 10:32 AM

Deliciano still has dat booty

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by Anonymousreply 17June 28, 2023 10:37 AM

Where the dick pics at?

by Anonymousreply 18June 28, 2023 12:25 PM

MAXime Cressy knowing what the Eastbourne public appreciates - tight white short shorts!

Hopefully Getty will gets some pics up as the match against Zhang progresses.

by Anonymousreply 19June 28, 2023 2:05 PM

Cressy is gay. He's dating an Asian nobody tennis player

by Anonymousreply 20June 28, 2023 2:42 PM

R20 Would be great if true! Cressy does give me a similar vibe to the gay British freestyle swimmer, Mark Foster.

Where did you hear this?

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by Anonymousreply 21June 28, 2023 3:26 PM

Paula's Poison Pussy strikes again!

Tsiitsipas FLOPS yet again! Out in 3 sets to Hanfmann in Mallorca. Hanfmann is useful on grass, but Stef is losing to players he really shouldn't have problems with

by Anonymousreply 22June 28, 2023 4:39 PM

Man, Stef is in a slump for sure. And Hanfmann is no pushover on grass, that's for sure.

by Anonymousreply 23June 28, 2023 4:48 PM

[quote]Paula's Poison Pussy

LOL

That's why I don't touch that shit!

by Anonymousreply 24June 28, 2023 5:29 PM

Another fine athlete taken down by a women's siren call!

by Anonymousreply 25June 28, 2023 6:39 PM

[quote]Would be great if true!

I'm going to be blunt - I've found that there's someone here who likes to randomly state that so and so tennis player is gay but with no evidence. Just think that people need to understand that there are trolls here who tell people what they'd like to hear even though they have no personal information.

by Anonymousreply 26June 28, 2023 6:44 PM

R26 Don't worry, if there are no receipts - or at least an entertaining 'backstory' - I don't take such claims very seriously.

by Anonymousreply 27June 28, 2023 7:08 PM

Kenin vs Townsend tomorrow for a place in the main draw. My money’s on Taylor and her beautiful serve and volley game.

by Anonymousreply 28June 28, 2023 7:11 PM

Misery lost 4 and 4

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by Anonymousreply 29June 28, 2023 10:39 PM

Stef’s predicament is sad. He has obvious technical glitches in his game that might be addressed with professional coaching. He is too tied to his family. I feel bad for him because he seems like a nice guy. He simply does not realize that his fathers great interest and devotion to him is not what he needs and may possibly be holding him down.

by Anonymousreply 30June 28, 2023 11:06 PM

He has Morataglou on his team. Not just his dad, though dad is a lousy influence.

I had a father who was difficult to please. I wouldn’t want him sitting in a front row, impatiently steaming about something I’d done. It doesn’t bring out anything good in anyone.

by Anonymousreply 31June 28, 2023 11:16 PM

Maybe his love for his father is greater than his desire to win majors.

He's got a great FH and a very good serve. He's a damn good volleyer and has a good overhead, IIRC. The big weaknesses I see are: 1. he has a lousy slice BH, and 2. he often drops his topspin BH short.

by Anonymousreply 32June 28, 2023 11:16 PM

You can love your father but not have him with you on the road and not involved with your coaching.

by Anonymousreply 33June 28, 2023 11:22 PM

I understand, R33. I'm trying to understand why TItsy sticks with his dad. I'm sure plenty of people have suggested he take on an experienced, major-winning coach.

by Anonymousreply 34June 28, 2023 11:26 PM

Djokovic banned his father from his matches and when he let his obnoxious father back at the AO, his father again got negative press so Djokovic banned him again. That's how Tsitsipas should do it. It's not as if they're going to disown him, is it?

by Anonymousreply 35June 29, 2023 1:05 AM

Cerundolo proving to be a Fran-tastically quick learner on grass. Through to the semis at Eastbourne. Straight sets over Zhang.

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by Anonymousreply 36June 29, 2023 12:51 PM

For those of us suffering from Big Jack D Withdrawal Syndrome

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by Anonymousreply 37June 29, 2023 1:21 PM

(swoons and faints)^

by Anonymousreply 38June 29, 2023 2:48 PM

Sad news for the DL tennis community: Lucas Pouille retires (6-3, 0-3) against Tomas Machac, final round of the Wimbledon qualies.

Good news for the DL tennis community: Carol Zhao defeats Coco Vandeweghe 7-6 (4), 6-4, final round of the Wimbledon qualies.

by Anonymousreply 39June 29, 2023 2:56 PM

Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki announces comeback

Three years after retiring from professional tennis, former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki announced she would be returning to the sport in a first-person essay for Vogue on Thursday.

Wozniacki, 32, said she begin hitting again after her second child was born in October, and it made her realize how much she missed the sport.

"It's hard to say why, or what changed, but when my dad [and longtime coach, Piotr] saw me practice that day, and said, 'It looks like you're enjoying it more' -- that was exactly how I felt: I was relaxed and having fun, and somehow that let me see everything more clearly," Wozniacki said.

Wozniacki said she is targeting the Canadian Open in Montreal in August as her official return and then would play the US Open. She's a two-time finalist at the event, most recently in 2014, when she lost to close friend Serena Williams. Wozniacki spent 71 weeks at No. 1 during her career and won 30 titles, including the 2018 Australian Open and 2017 WTA Finals. She announced her impending retirement prior to the start of the 2020 season with the Australian Open being her final event. She ultimately lost in the third round in Melbourne to Ons Jabeur and was serenaded by the crowd with the singing of "Sweet Caroline," as well as an on-court ceremony at the match's end.

"I've accomplished everything I could ever dream of on the court," Wozniacki wrote on Instagram when she announced her retirement. "I've always told myself, when the time comes, that there are things away from tennis that I want to do more, then it's time to be done. In recent months, I've realized that there is a lot more in life that I'd like to accomplish off the court."

In the same post, she cited her desire to start a family with her husband, former NBA All-Star David Lee, and the couple have since welcomed two children -- a daughter named Olivia in June 2021 and a son named James in October 2022. Wozniacki joins a growing list of mothers competing on the WTA Tour, including Victoria Azarenka, Elina Svitolina and Taylor Townsend. Fellow former No. 1s Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are both expected to return from maternity leave in 2024.

Since retiring, Wozniacki has worked as a commentator and analyst for ESPN and Tennis Channel. She participated in the Legends competition at the French Open earlier this month and won both of her doubles matches. She was partnered in her second match with Kim Clijsters, another former No. 1 and mother who came out of retirement twice over the course of her career.

In 2018, Wozniacki announced she had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. In her initial retirement post, she said her decision was not based on her health. But in her Vogue essay, she was candid about the debilitating pain she experienced as a result of the disease.

"My joints had swollen up so painfully because my immune system was in overdrive attacking my body," Wozniacki told Vogue. "And though I stayed on tour and gutted it out, all I wanted to do was sleep. (At one point, after a match, I slept for 43 out of 48 hours.)

"My rheumatologist and I came up with a plan: I'd take extraordinary care to walk, run, swim -- anything, really -- just to keep my joints moving; I'd hydrate myself relentlessly and eat a very particular kind of anti-inflammatory diet. It was complicated and precise, but effective -- until I reached a point where the entire process became too exhausting: keeping tabs on every single detail of what I ate, how much water I'd been drinking; putting in all the hours, every single day, on the court and in the gym and monitoring my recovery and traveling. That's when I knew I needed a break."

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by Anonymousreply 40June 29, 2023 3:45 PM

She said her rheumatoid arthritis symptoms have improved since taking the time away, but she has been "paying careful attention" to how her body reacts to the increase in training.

Wozniacki said she was unsure of how long her comeback would last, but said she is planning on playing the Australian Open at the start of the 2024 season and then will "take it from there." She said she was also hoping to play in the Olympics in Paris next summer. While she admitted there were some uncertainties and said she didn't want to make any "bold predictions," she sounded more than confident in her ability as she restarts her career.

"Am I nervous? Not really," Wozniacki said. "I'm coming back to something I love. Yes, I'll be nervous before a match; I'm okay with that. I'm great with that. Can I win the US Open? I think so. Can I win the Australian Open? I think so. That's why I'm doing this. And I guess we'll see what happens."

by Anonymousreply 41June 29, 2023 3:46 PM

Max C. barely post anything on social media. He posted a pic of himself with the new gf.

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by Anonymousreply 42June 29, 2023 3:51 PM

Asian GF = Gay gay gay!

by Anonymousreply 43June 29, 2023 3:57 PM

Wozniacki, please stay retired! While it can be entertaining for some, I haven't really enjoyed the numerous unretirements of players who have found that they have nothing career-wise without tennis nor players like Venus doing the wild card tour. They typically win one or two matches but that's it. Clijsters's comeback stands out as particularly cringe. I also remember Navratilova in her 40s - she at least was fit but looked 'roided up. Wozniacki was a particularly boring one-slam wonder.

by Anonymousreply 44June 29, 2023 4:57 PM

Coming back has nothing to do with tennis, its the desire for attention. Then when their inferior level of tennis is obvious, and her old friends are in the stands only rarely, and none of the newer players think she's remotely worth hanging with, she quietly slips back in to retirement. Montreal (look at me!), US Open (cringe!), then gone.

by Anonymousreply 45June 29, 2023 5:23 PM

Why can't they just play Legends? I blame the tournaments for giving them wildcards for 'commercial reasons'.

by Anonymousreply 46June 29, 2023 5:25 PM

R42 have you looked at the comments on Maximes posts? Dozens of douchebros (probably gamblers) screaming at him that he's shit, guilty of match-fixing etc. If I was him I wouldn't bother posting much either.

by Anonymousreply 47June 29, 2023 5:31 PM

He had R31, he’s back to just his dad.

by Anonymousreply 48June 29, 2023 5:34 PM

[quote]Montreal (look at me!), US Open (cringe!), then gone.

"I've decided to be the mother to my children that they need"

"My children are the best victory in my life"

"blah, blah, blah"

by Anonymousreply 49June 29, 2023 5:41 PM

Woz out of the booth at TC is good, but her comeback will last one match, and she'll realize she NEVER had it.

by Anonymousreply 50June 29, 2023 6:44 PM

Ostapenko gave up during her match with Giorgi

by Anonymousreply 51June 29, 2023 7:50 PM

Mackie through to the semis.

I'd hit that.

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by Anonymousreply 52June 29, 2023 9:33 PM

Our Tommy in action.

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by Anonymousreply 53June 29, 2023 9:35 PM

What happened to Taylor? 🧐

by Anonymousreply 54June 29, 2023 9:38 PM

What happened to Ostapenko? Was she injured? Doesn't sound good for her Wimbledon prospects

by Anonymousreply 55June 29, 2023 9:43 PM

Taylor Fritz is on a downward spiral, a real slump...and I am loving it

by Anonymousreply 56June 29, 2023 9:47 PM

I don't understand why anyone would hate Daddy Fritz, but whatevs.

by Anonymousreply 57June 29, 2023 10:16 PM

I wanted to ask if there was something I should know about Taylor - I don't remember hearing anything negative about him. Has a little kid - became a dad at like 19? and he's tall. I guess that's all I know, other than I think he's HOT!

But I'm all ears for any tea.

by Anonymousreply 58June 29, 2023 10:20 PM

Townsend, not Fritz you ninny

by Anonymousreply 59June 29, 2023 10:26 PM

Oh mercy.... we do have our issues with names on this thread. I think there are just so damned many of these players, unless you're a real tennis addict, it's hard to keep up.

Glad not to hear a bad word about my tall drink of water hottie.

But his new girlfriend is an "influencer" (mother of his kid was a tennis player). Anyway good luck with the grammer. Are there any who aren't narcissists?

by Anonymousreply 60June 29, 2023 10:38 PM

Legz in the exo v Misery

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by Anonymousreply 61June 29, 2023 10:41 PM

What's wrong with TT? Why do you ask?

by Anonymousreply 62June 30, 2023 1:28 AM

She lost badly to Kenin in the final qualifying round @ Wimbledon FFS

by Anonymousreply 63June 30, 2023 1:30 AM

Not surprised. Kenin is a former major champion

TT has only been a doubles finalist

by Anonymousreply 64June 30, 2023 1:34 AM

You are wrong. Based on results within the last year, it should have beeen the other way around. Please don’t make up useless answers. Taylor was seeded much higher-deservedly so.

by Anonymousreply 65June 30, 2023 1:36 AM

I'm glad it will be on ESPN since they usually air it on more than one of their channels. I like choice.

by Anonymousreply 66June 30, 2023 2:37 AM

Not when it's choice held hostage. ESPN requires additional subscriptions to watch particular courts, whether ESPN, ESPN+, ESN3, etc. Just subscribing to ESPN or ESPN+ gives a limited selection of matches.

by Anonymousreply 67June 30, 2023 2:50 AM

R58 he was 18 and virile.

by Anonymousreply 68June 30, 2023 3:33 AM

Yesterday, in covent garden, I saw Shapo, with his girlfriend. Handsome man. he had long pants so the pleasure of admiring those fuzzy legs was denied.

by Anonymousreply 69June 30, 2023 8:07 AM

Wimbledon draws are out.

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by Anonymousreply 70June 30, 2023 10:34 AM

I guess we'll be listening to the McEnroe brothers drone on yet again. Oy. John's shtick is really getting stale.

by Anonymousreply 71June 30, 2023 10:57 AM

Tough first round for some of these gals

I anticipate early exits for a lot of the top seeds, looking at you Coco and Sakkari

by Anonymousreply 72June 30, 2023 11:17 AM

Ons Jabeur needs to decide if she wants to continue playing Tennis at a high level or if she just wants to be everybody's best friend . Because at this point she is just embarrassing to watch

by Anonymousreply 73June 30, 2023 11:27 AM

Rybakina is in a good place in that draw…

by Anonymousreply 74June 30, 2023 11:29 AM

I looked quickly at the draws, but it's the men's doubles draw that is very captivating to me. The last two AO doubles champs are unseeded and playing some excellent teams--Tiafoe/Paul(vs. Kubler/Hijikata) and Salsibury/Ram (vs. Kyrios and Kokk).

Shit. Now I have to find a means to watch Wimbledon without cable.

by Anonymousreply 75June 30, 2023 12:49 PM

Sadly the BBC have again retained the droning nasal commentary of Tracy Austin. Not that there’s much to choose between her and that Queen of the Obvious Sam Smith - won so little in an uninspiring career which of course guaranteed her the British number 1 slot and now employed as a tennis expert - at least Austin was a winner.

by Anonymousreply 76June 30, 2023 1:07 PM

Has Roger agreed to do BBC coverage? Is it true they are re-naming CC for him?

by Anonymousreply 77June 30, 2023 2:55 PM

Eubanks into his first final. Good for him. Seems like a great guy.

by Anonymousreply 78June 30, 2023 4:11 PM

Also nice to see Lloyd Harris get so far in one of his first tournaments back from injury. He also come across a really nice guy. Looked like a really close match from the scoreline.

by Anonymousreply 79June 30, 2023 4:30 PM

Were Iga and her people unaware of the start date for Wimbledon? Because it's obvious her current wimbledon schedule of July 3 match is the reason she decided to put out.

Had Iga made it to the final of Bad Homburg, she would have had 1 day of rest and barely enough time to travel from Germany to London for her Monday wimbledon match

by Anonymousreply 80June 30, 2023 4:43 PM

Goffin-Kyrgios could potentially be a banana slip first round for Kyrgios.

Tsitsipas is playing Thiem.

by Anonymousreply 81June 30, 2023 5:34 PM

This is why the lead-ups are a bit sketchy. Iga entered to get some grass court matches in. She had no intention of playing this weekend.

by Anonymousreply 82June 30, 2023 5:36 PM

R81 I think Goffin made some comment about not being very interested in watching the Netflix docu-series thingy due to its focus on Kyrgios and his antics - although he managed to say it in quite a neutral way.

I'm sure Kyrgios clocked it and things could get a bit spicy.

I would effing love it Goffin knocks him out

by Anonymousreply 83June 30, 2023 5:40 PM

The Gaydrian Renaissance continues. Through to the final in Mallorca, and up to 35 in the rankings - a day after his 35th birthday!

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by Anonymousreply 84June 30, 2023 6:15 PM

Novaxx has a great draw thanks to SW19 shenanigans. Obviously, he should have been number 1 since he was screwed out of points last year. He literally hobbled Carlos 3 weeks ago. I hope it happens again. So funny to see the haters twist themselves into knots over his unparalleled records.

The only player in the draw who has ever beaten him on grass is Murray.

by Anonymousreply 85June 30, 2023 8:17 PM

Twisted knots are a waste of time, R85. Many of us just don't like who he is or how he got there. Simple as that.

by Anonymousreply 86June 30, 2023 8:34 PM

I don't give a crap about his records. We can all appreciate his talent, his focus, and his application. Doesn't change the fact that he's a garbage person who is difficult to watch.

by Anonymousreply 87June 30, 2023 8:38 PM

^I agree, simpleton

by Anonymousreply 88June 30, 2023 9:05 PM

[quote]Novaxx has a great draw thanks to SW19 shenanigans.

Seriously, what do you mean by this? Are you another low-intelligence Djokovic fan who thinks draws are rigged?

by Anonymousreply 89June 30, 2023 9:07 PM

Do we all agree that DL fave granny V will not make it past the 1st round? Her first match is against Svitolina.

by Anonymousreply 90June 30, 2023 9:30 PM

Svitolina is a pusher and not the greatest on grass so it's possible but I would still make Svitolina the favorite.

I just checked the odds and they think that Venus has about a 30% chance which sounds about right to me.

by Anonymousreply 91June 30, 2023 9:35 PM

[quote] The only player in the draw who has ever beaten him on grass is Murray.

Hopefully history repeats itself

by Anonymousreply 92June 30, 2023 9:35 PM

How is Iga 's side of the draw. I read an article which says Rybakina has a tough draw .

Here's hoping anyone but Iga and Novaxx make it to the finals

by Anonymousreply 93June 30, 2023 9:50 PM

I do wonder about the energy some you invest in hatred and negativity and over a tennis player. One can imagine your contributions to society vs. Djokovic. There are plenty of players in multiple sports that I don't like, watch, or bother to comment on. Who cares, move on. These threads used to be fun. Don't you wonder why there's only 12 of us here anymore? Human excrement! Piece of garbage! Peppa Pig! It's tedious.

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by Anonymousreply 94June 30, 2023 9:52 PM

*Yawn*

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by Anonymousreply 95June 30, 2023 10:01 PM

[quote] Don't you wonder why there's only 12 of us here anymore?

I don’t because it’s a result of paywalling of tennis threads and near-constant prime time.

by Anonymousreply 96June 30, 2023 10:03 PM

Like I said, simple Simon, tedious.

by Anonymousreply 97June 30, 2023 10:07 PM

Human Excrement! Garbage!

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by Anonymousreply 98June 30, 2023 10:21 PM

Disgusting!

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by Anonymousreply 99June 30, 2023 10:23 PM

God you fucking loons who hate Djokovic are pathetic. Worry about something else. Face it, he's the GOAT, and all you Rafa/Roger crybabies need to follow figure skating and obsess over Asian sexless boyz.

by Anonymousreply 100June 30, 2023 10:24 PM

Vile!

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by Anonymousreply 101June 30, 2023 10:25 PM

Fucking hell. Pavvy G's found his way onto Datalounge!

by Anonymousreply 102June 30, 2023 10:27 PM

Where is the lie?

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by Anonymousreply 103June 30, 2023 10:29 PM

I don't hate Novaxx. He's a great athlete and maybe he's kinda crazy, but I don't waste emotional energy hating him.

I am also VERY ready for the next generation of major winners. The Big 3 have dominated a LONG time.

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by Anonymousreply 104June 30, 2023 10:31 PM

^OMG a personality flaw, an obvious crime against humanity. What have you done lately?

by Anonymousreply 105June 30, 2023 10:38 PM

^ huh?

by Anonymousreply 106June 30, 2023 10:41 PM

Look at the disgusting way he treats this little gay boy who wants to marry him.

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by Anonymousreply 107June 30, 2023 10:44 PM

Liar!

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by Anonymousreply 108June 30, 2023 10:46 PM

Hilarious that R94 counsels with extreme condescension about energy spent in tedious endeavors, then proceeds to mire the thread exhaustingly in double-digit posts devoted to Djokovic.

by Anonymousreply 109June 30, 2023 11:04 PM

OMG How hilarious!!!!

by Anonymousreply 110June 30, 2023 11:07 PM

R109 and he starts the whole thing by baiting people who don't like Novak, and then melts down when people respond.

by Anonymousreply 111June 30, 2023 11:08 PM

I'm sure all your large circle of friends celebrate you humor.

by Anonymousreply 112June 30, 2023 11:08 PM

Gurls, GURLS ...

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by Anonymousreply 113June 30, 2023 11:12 PM

I can’t wait until Wimbledon starts. Everyone seems to be on edge.

by Anonymousreply 114June 30, 2023 11:13 PM

Petra Kvitova will win the women's Wimbledon Crown

by Anonymousreply 115July 1, 2023 4:49 AM

Shapo. Click to enlarge to see blond leg hair.

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by Anonymousreply 116July 1, 2023 4:59 AM

PTPA sickness. Popsicle, Hubie and “Nole”.

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by Anonymousreply 117July 1, 2023 6:10 AM

What has PTPA actually.. achieved or done?

by Anonymousreply 118July 1, 2023 6:25 AM

LOL Kvitova will lose 2nd rd.

by Anonymousreply 119July 1, 2023 6:53 AM

Nothing, R118, except meet and make pronouncements.

by Anonymousreply 120July 1, 2023 7:20 AM

R100 I'm a Rafa fan (duh), loathe Novak as a person, find his game interminably boring and still 100% admit he's the GOAT.

And it's not close. Most true tennis fans know this. Even most Rafa and Fed fans.

by Anonymousreply 121July 1, 2023 8:48 AM

Frantastic from my BF Cerundolo! Into his first grass court final Eastbourne.

Breaks MacKenzie to love in the first (and last) game in todays' resumption of their semi-final.

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by Anonymousreply 122July 1, 2023 10:12 AM

Cinderello is having a moment

by Anonymousreply 123July 1, 2023 11:24 AM

Shapo.

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by Anonymousreply 124July 1, 2023 3:31 PM

One happy Fran!

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by Anonymousreply 125July 1, 2023 3:58 PM

Eubanks looking really impressive. If he holds on, this will be his first career title and he will move up to #42.

by Anonymousreply 126July 1, 2023 4:44 PM

yeah, baby

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by Anonymousreply 127July 1, 2023 4:56 PM

Eubanks with the win. Good on this guy.

He looked like he’d never make it inside the top 100 and clearly put in the work.

by Anonymousreply 128July 1, 2023 5:15 PM

Giron ass.

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by Anonymousreply 129July 1, 2023 7:27 PM

Very happy for Eubanks. He's surprisingly articulate for a tennis player and a good commentator, too.

by Anonymousreply 130July 1, 2023 9:27 PM

Happy for Eubanks

by Anonymousreply 131July 1, 2023 10:20 PM

New Rafa statue at Roland Garros.

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by Anonymousreply 132July 1, 2023 11:33 PM

Granny Vee gets Centre Court on day 1 while the world number one player is on Court No. 1.

by Anonymousreply 133July 2, 2023 2:06 AM

I actually like that’s the right court assignment. If this isn’t her last Wimbledon, it’s got to be close.

And she’s playing Svitolina, who’s a fan fave right now do to GEMS Life and the war.

by Anonymousreply 134July 2, 2023 2:11 AM

Dojokovic is up first.

by Anonymousreply 135July 2, 2023 2:24 AM

[quote] And she’s playing Svitolina, who’s a fan fave right now do to GEMS Life and the war.

What is GEMS Life?

Btw Venus deserves centre court. IGA ain't shit compared to Venus

by Anonymousreply 136July 2, 2023 2:32 AM

Gael Elina Monfils Svitolina. GEMS. So when they chronicle their lives…

by Anonymousreply 137July 2, 2023 2:36 AM

[quote]What is GEMS Life?

G(ael).E(lina).M(onfils).S(vitolina).life They did that themselves, by the way - trying to brand their relationship. They have recently had a baby and people love that though.

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by Anonymousreply 138July 2, 2023 2:36 AM

They had a baby?

by Anonymousreply 139July 2, 2023 2:40 AM

Yes, called Skaï (how is that pronounced anyway?)

by Anonymousreply 140July 2, 2023 2:43 AM

[quote] hang it in the louvre

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by Anonymousreply 141July 2, 2023 3:29 AM

Granny Vee is threatening to play until she's 50. She says "It's never been done before, so if there was one to try it, it would be me."

I'm not kidding, she really said that.

by Anonymousreply 142July 2, 2023 5:19 AM

I don't know but Rybakina has a horrible draw to get through so I wouldn't be shocked if she doesn't defend her title regardless. Barring upsets her route is Rogers - Cornet - Pera - Peppa Pig/Haddad Maia - Kvitova/Jabeur - Sabalenka/Muchova - Swiatek.

by Anonymousreply 144July 2, 2023 5:30 AM

Swiatek has a good draw so she needs to take advantage of it if possible.

Barring upsets her route is: Zhu - SorribesTormo - Martic - Bencic - Gauff - Kudermetova/Garcia/Pegula - Sabalenka/Rybakina

Basically nobody really good at grass until the final.

by Anonymousreply 145July 2, 2023 5:38 AM

Before shebgetsbtobeither Sab or Rybakina, Sorribes tormo may give Iga a test, so can Kudermrtova and Garcia

by Anonymousreply 146July 2, 2023 6:00 AM

Sorribes Tormo has a terrible serve and little power. Her game is bad for grass, I expect that to be fairly easy for Iga.

by Anonymousreply 147July 2, 2023 6:05 AM

[quote] shebgetsbtobeither

I think this is my new favorite word.

by Anonymousreply 148July 2, 2023 6:33 AM

The virus that caused Rybakina to withdraw from RG lingered for three weeks. Sounds like she may be compromised.

by Anonymousreply 149July 2, 2023 9:14 AM

Granny Vee will still be playing at 90 in the wheelchair dubs.

by Anonymousreply 150July 2, 2023 10:55 AM

Legz getting ready for Wimby

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by Anonymousreply 151July 2, 2023 11:06 AM

Please no more Ruud final or semis or even quarters. Get this guy out in the 3rd round. The most awful boring, underwhelming tennis player on the tour.

by Anonymousreply 152July 2, 2023 12:44 PM

The Tennis Podcast on Saudi Arabia, tennis and sportswashing.

Sorry Djokovic stans if this seems to be yet another example of bubble-bursting, but if he deserves it, he deserves it. Actually, if the ATP/PTPA/WTA deserve it, they deserve it.

It’s all pretty craven and revolting.

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by Anonymousreply 153July 2, 2023 3:06 PM

They didn’t go after Novak. They just pointed out that it’s disappointing when any player mentions the Saudis without acknowledging the human rights abuses.

I think he’s far from alone in that, but got the question because he’s been trying to position himself as a leader within the ATP.

by Anonymousreply 154July 2, 2023 3:32 PM

Sorry, r154, I didn't mean to imply that the Tennis Podcast was "going after Novak". I just wanted to point out that, as the TP point out, he was asked a direct question and didn't take the opportunity to speak out, and that some of his stans might see this as me trying to pile onto him even more. I also point out that the ATP, his own PTPA, and the WTA are just as culpable.

by Anonymousreply 155July 2, 2023 3:48 PM

Yeah, I was surprised to hear Billie Jean condone talking to the Saudis. But I believe her point was there’s no harm in talking.

But it’s a slippery slope. Soon they’ll be agreeing to a couple events with prize pools that dwarf anything outside the majors (or maybe even them) and no one will be able to say no.

by Anonymousreply 156July 2, 2023 3:52 PM

Fed is totally in bed with the Saudis. He gets zero negative PR for it.

by Anonymousreply 157July 2, 2023 6:12 PM

And he should be called out on it, r157.

by Anonymousreply 158July 2, 2023 8:18 PM

Kyrgios pulls out of Wimbledon.

Oh dear, how sad, never mind.

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by Anonymousreply 159July 2, 2023 9:05 PM

And Kyrgios withdraws from Wimby.

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by Anonymousreply 160July 2, 2023 9:06 PM

cray-zee

by Anonymousreply 161July 2, 2023 9:06 PM

Oh too bad. I was looking forward to cheering on Goffin tomorrow.

by Anonymousreply 162July 2, 2023 9:12 PM

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by Anonymousreply 163July 2, 2023 9:30 PM

Twatty move from the ultimate twat. Good riddance.

by Anonymousreply 164July 2, 2023 9:55 PM

He's legit nutz.

Yes, he's a douche but I'm not sure he can help it.

by Anonymousreply 165July 2, 2023 10:02 PM

Jeremy Chardy will retire at Wimbledon. Tuesday in the 1st round, he will face the world No. 1 Alcaraz: "I'm happy to finish here, against Carlos. It's a good end."

I love that he assumes that he won't win the match :S

by Anonymousreply 166July 2, 2023 10:41 PM

Jeremy never really happened.

by Anonymousreply 167July 2, 2023 10:43 PM

I sense FAA too will withdraw.

Last years's Wimbledon had more excitement before its start, what with the participation of Serena.. This year it's just blah

..

by Anonymousreply 168July 2, 2023 11:06 PM

Starts tomorrow 5:00 AM EDT

by Anonymousreply 169July 3, 2023 12:33 AM

Kyrgios doubly screws over his so-called mate, Kokkinakis. Thanasi is now without a doubles partner, and might well have avoided Quallies if Nick had withdrawn before the initial draw.

by Anonymousreply 170July 3, 2023 5:59 AM

Samsonova who wins grass tournaments and whom many had tipped to go far is out already - just too many wild UEs, inconsistent.

by Anonymousreply 171July 3, 2023 12:40 PM

My pick is Coco!

by Anonymousreply 172July 3, 2023 1:22 PM

Aaaand rain already! A tradition.

by Anonymousreply 173July 3, 2023 1:24 PM

R172 But, Mary Jo, do think you Coco is consistent enough to win? I've been worried about her inconsistency of late, and as you've consistently brought up, consistency is key to being a champion.

by Anonymousreply 174July 3, 2023 2:17 PM

Alexandra, you in trouble gurl! Stevenson had the nerve to criticize Coco AND suggest that she is not the hardest hitter on tour. Can't imagine that the Coco-worshipping tennis overlords at ESPN were very happy.

by Anonymousreply 175July 3, 2023 2:36 PM

I believe most of the tennis firmament now accepts that Coco isn’t going to be the next big thing barring major retooling of her forehand.

by Anonymousreply 176July 3, 2023 3:07 PM

Mi Pedro may well be going down in straights to NoVaxxx, but at least he's got to grace Centre Court with his Big Schwinging Penis!

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by Anonymousreply 177July 3, 2023 3:33 PM

Art of the most superb quality.

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by Anonymousreply 178July 3, 2023 3:52 PM

R178 OMG that's hideous! I can't stop laughing. Alcaraz is a no-neck monster!

Good find.

by Anonymousreply 179July 3, 2023 3:58 PM

R179, the Brat/Legz linked to it in his Instagram stories.

by Anonymousreply 180July 3, 2023 4:05 PM

R180 The Brat looks even more 'special' than usual!

by Anonymousreply 181July 3, 2023 4:07 PM

Now that the boring Djokovic obvious-result match is over, time for the more entertaining Venus-GEMS-life match.

My expectation is still that Svitolina's best strategy (which she is capable of) is to make Venus run all the time and if she can, she'll win.

However, this is the WTA. Entertaining but not that predictable.

by Anonymousreply 182July 3, 2023 4:24 PM

I'm liking Laurent Lokoli - the French Qualifier - who's currently driving Casper to distraction on Court 1.

He's very 'spunky'!

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by Anonymousreply 183July 3, 2023 4:32 PM

I hate spunk.

by Anonymousreply 184July 3, 2023 4:35 PM

Isner goes down. Have to think this is his final year on tour.

by Anonymousreply 185July 3, 2023 5:14 PM

I love that Venus is playing.

by Anonymousreply 186July 3, 2023 5:15 PM

Svitolina seems to have gotten lip injections.

by Anonymousreply 187July 3, 2023 5:21 PM

L.I.P.O. Life

by Anonymousreply 188July 3, 2023 5:35 PM

This is quite a story, for those who subscribe to WaPo. It’s long, extremely well told and is just lovely.

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by Anonymousreply 189July 3, 2023 5:43 PM

Lil Diego bagels Kecmanovic! Blimey!

by Anonymousreply 190July 3, 2023 5:49 PM

Granny V is trying, but come on girl, retire.

by Anonymousreply 191July 3, 2023 6:02 PM

FAA and Mmoh in the Battle of the Biracials. NIce eye candy, but I preferred last year's USO Open Battle of the Booty between Tiafoe and Giron.

by Anonymousreply 192July 3, 2023 6:04 PM

Venus' skirt looking a little adult diaperish from the back.

by Anonymousreply 193July 3, 2023 6:07 PM

Even before she did whatever she did to her knee early in the match, Venus was just watching balls that most players would have been able to make an attempt to get to.

by Anonymousreply 194July 3, 2023 6:08 PM

Venus, honey, you need a better bra. Not everyone wants to see twin peaks.

by Anonymousreply 195July 3, 2023 6:17 PM

That was embarrassing, V. A waste of a WC.

by Anonymousreply 196July 3, 2023 6:21 PM

Felix goes out on a double fault. That's got to hurt.

Daddy looking shaky against Hanfmann - a break down in the third.

by Anonymousreply 197July 3, 2023 6:24 PM

Daddy hasn't had much a grass season. Granted, there isn't much of a grass season. It's not like there's two months of lead up tournaments like the other Slams. Well I guess the AO is only 4-5 weeks.

by Anonymousreply 198July 3, 2023 6:26 PM

R198 he hasn't had much of a grass season because he's lost a lot of matches. He's played more grass tournaments - Stuttgart, Queens, Eastbourne - than most this year!

by Anonymousreply 199July 3, 2023 6:31 PM

I hate Kenin. Not that I love Gauff and she certainly isn't destined to win this match as she hasn't been in great form.

by Anonymousreply 200July 3, 2023 6:37 PM

"[R198] he hasn't had much of a grass season because he's lost a lot of matches. He's played more grass tournaments - Stuttgart, Queens, Eastbourne - than most this year!"

That is the most you can play. Used to only be two, unless you lost the first week of the French and wanted to tack another smaller grass tourney on that started during the second week of the French. Summer hard court season, you could play three or four warmup tournaments and have weeks off as well.

by Anonymousreply 201July 3, 2023 6:39 PM

R189: that’s such a lovely article about the friendship between Martina and Chrissie! Thanks for the link.

by Anonymousreply 202July 3, 2023 6:39 PM

Can't stand Kenin. Let's go CoCo

by Anonymousreply 203July 3, 2023 7:24 PM

Felix; I weep.

by Anonymousreply 204July 3, 2023 7:25 PM

Felix, just start the OnlyFans. Tennis insights, plus ASS!

by Anonymousreply 205July 3, 2023 7:26 PM

Svitolina looks like white /European trash

by Anonymousreply 206July 3, 2023 7:27 PM

My fave Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova didn't make it to Wimbledon

by Anonymousreply 207July 3, 2023 7:29 PM

U.S.A.! U.S.A.! after Fritz' 4th set win. Its so cringe.

by Anonymousreply 208July 3, 2023 7:31 PM

R207, perhaps she didn’t think Wimbledon has enough letters in its name.

by Anonymousreply 209July 3, 2023 7:32 PM

Major Upset, Gauff out

by Anonymousreply 210July 3, 2023 7:39 PM

Not that major. Kenin has a GS title and Guaff has been underwhelming.

by Anonymousreply 211July 3, 2023 7:44 PM

Old Warrior Stanimal bundles out Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....etc. in straight sets.

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by Anonymousreply 212July 3, 2023 8:01 PM

Gauff needs to do some thinking.

On ESPN, Chrissie was saying how surprised she is that Gauff hasn’t won a major but said her gradual climb has probably been better for her. The problem is that she’s no longer climbing; she’s descending.

I also heard on the Tennis Podcast that on media day Coco was uber confident. That confidence is unearned at this point.

She needs a real coach and needs to address the forehand.

Because there’s no way she’s beating Swiatek, Rybakina or Sabalenka, not to mention a bunch of others.

by Anonymousreply 213July 3, 2023 8:06 PM

Fran's brother, Juan Manuel, gives me young Matts Wilander vibes.

Shame he's getting pasted by Il Gingio.

Getty images captioning the wrong Cerundolo - embarrassing.

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by Anonymousreply 214July 3, 2023 8:15 PM

Venus needs to give it up. This is just embarrassing at this point

by Anonymousreply 215July 3, 2023 8:19 PM

So sad for Felix and Mackie today.

It's got to be devastating for players who led the pack as juniors to straggle behind or stagnate after they hit the big time.

by Anonymousreply 216July 3, 2023 9:01 PM

^ LOL ITA on the OFs

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by Anonymousreply 217July 3, 2023 9:34 PM

Is Mmoh still so STACKED? I can't tell from the pics.

I can do without the Spongebob 'do, tho.

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by Anonymousreply 218July 3, 2023 9:40 PM

Daddy and PP

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by Anonymousreply 219July 3, 2023 9:48 PM

That ducklips gf keeps trying to push him to make him a media star and Daddy has so little personality. I wonder when she'll get bored of it.

by Anonymousreply 220July 3, 2023 10:39 PM

I'd pick Sonego to take Berrettini out tomorrow.

by Anonymousreply 221July 3, 2023 10:44 PM

Cachin is so incredibly hot, wow. And bulging beautifully.

by Anonymousreply 222July 3, 2023 10:45 PM

Granny Vee, get up! We love you!

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by Anonymousreply 223July 3, 2023 11:07 PM

I’m really mixed on Venus continuing to play.

On one hand, it seems like game over.

On the other, she was instrumental in attaining equal prize money for money at Wimbledon, and wants to remain involved with tennis, as I wish more former legends would, for the good of the sport.

by Anonymousreply 224July 3, 2023 11:11 PM

[quote]wants to remain involved with tennis

But why in the main draw? Isn't that taking spots away from young players. Her ranking is 558 and the last time she won anything beyond a first round match was four years ago.

by Anonymousreply 225July 3, 2023 11:19 PM

Aren't there lights in the UK? Play has suspended due to darkness?

by Anonymousreply 226July 3, 2023 11:48 PM

It's almost 1am in the UK.

by Anonymousreply 227July 3, 2023 11:51 PM

[quote] It's almost 1am in the UK.

Eye roll

Play was suspended at 8pm

by Anonymousreply 228July 4, 2023 12:17 AM

oh, you said 'has' instead of 'was' so I thought you were confused about time zones.

by Anonymousreply 229July 4, 2023 12:25 AM

What’s “PP”, R219?

by Anonymousreply 230July 4, 2023 1:07 AM

Kenin-Gauff was the best hitting women's match I've seen in a long time. Gauff's bitch of a mother glaring at her has to get to CoCo. Kenin's father looked like the Pope in his all white Fila get up. I just hope Kenin keeps it up. That kind of form can beat Iga. Liked that Kenin didn't rub it in ala Tracy Austin at the end. Poor CoCo. NuBalance must be furious their ad campaign has been compromised the first day!

by Anonymousreply 231July 4, 2023 1:43 AM

Kenin beat Sabalenka recently so she can get big scalps - the problem is that she can just as easily go to woeful in the next match.

by Anonymousreply 232July 4, 2023 2:10 AM

"On ESPN, Chrissie was saying how surprised she is that Gauff hasn’t won a major but said her gradual climb has probably been better for her. The problem is that she’s no longer climbing; she’s descending."

Is she getting talking points from the network? Very few serious tennis commentators, even armchair fans/commentators think Gauff should have won a major. At one point people thought maybe she "would" but even that has faded. Kudos to her for getting to the Top 10, winning some titles, making a Slam final (with a busted draw, but still), and having a few other decent runs in Slams. But she's at a crossroads. She's good enough and determined enough to have a long career from No. 12-50, plus doubles. But serious Slam contender/champion is a whole other level, and she's far from it.

by Anonymousreply 233July 4, 2023 2:43 AM

"It's got to be devastating for players who led the pack as juniors to straggle behind or stagnate after they hit the big time."

It's essentially the norm, especially for men. The top juniors who don't pan out as top pros far exceeds those that do. You can't really tell that much until everyone is fully grown and developed physically. You can judge strokes but the physical side, plus ATP level decision making skills and broader mental skills is all just speculation.

by Anonymousreply 234July 4, 2023 2:48 AM

At a party, when asked to compare Jimmy Connors and Vitas Gerulaitis, Chris [Evert] picked up a soda bottle that had a straw in it. She held the straw in one hand and the bottle in the other. "This is Jimmy," she said. "This is Vitas." (I'll leave it to Jimmy and Vitas to guess who was the straw and who the bottle.)

-- who's the bottle? Quote is from a book I'm reading about 80s/90s tennis.

by Anonymousreply 235July 4, 2023 3:05 AM

Considering how easy it is for her forehand to break down, Gauff being in the top 10 is a pretty major achievement. She has a nice game, but I don't see her able to give say, Iga, problems on a consistent basis. Also, she really really needs to stop traveling with her parents. They always look so dour no matter what is happening on the court. That can't be fun, or supportive, forCoco.

by Anonymousreply 236July 4, 2023 3:08 AM

[quote] just hope Kenin keeps it up. That kind of form can beat Iga.

Yes!!

by Anonymousreply 237July 4, 2023 3:12 AM

I never understood how Evert could be attracted to a gross pig like Connors, whether straw or bottle.

by Anonymousreply 238July 4, 2023 6:02 AM

Hmmm. Alcohol comes in bottles, but I wonder what people use straws for.

by Anonymousreply 239July 4, 2023 6:07 AM

R230 - 'PP' is Poison Pussy, I believe.

It's the scourge of the ATP circuit.

by Anonymousreply 240July 4, 2023 6:26 AM

Awww, this is so cute. Federer on stage with Coldplay while his boyfriend is whooping in the audience. This, people, is love.

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by Anonymousreply 241July 4, 2023 7:09 AM

Porn match-up of the day - Fucsovics Vs Griekspoor.

Marton assumes the position...

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by Anonymousreply 242July 4, 2023 10:14 AM

correct, R240

by Anonymousreply 243July 4, 2023 10:59 AM

Is Peppa Pig’s Pussy Poison?

by Anonymousreply 244July 4, 2023 12:24 PM

Regarding my occasional boyfriend Mmoh, and the comment about being a big fish in juniors, and then the frustration of not ascending to the top in the pros, I heard an interesting statement in Mmoh's match yesterday. In the juniors, besides being at the top in the USA, he also had wins over Rublev, Tsitsipas and Hurkaz, among others. He's also had some very bad luck with injuries. Others here and elsewhere can analyze his technical flaws. All I can say is I've watched many of his matches, and he often crumbles, often from leading positions.

by Anonymousreply 245July 4, 2023 12:31 PM

I'm disappointed that ESPN is only using one channel for this tournament.

by Anonymousreply 246July 4, 2023 12:49 PM

I would happily pay extra for a channel without having to listen to Chris Fowler's "expertise"

by Anonymousreply 247July 4, 2023 12:54 PM

Shelby Rogers is known for her big scalps at slams - she beat Halep (no. 4 seed at the time) at the AO, Serena (no. 1) at the USO, Barty (no. 1) at the USO and Kvitova at the FO and USO.

by Anonymousreply 248July 4, 2023 1:01 PM

All of the WTA needs to employ a full time psychologist. Rybakina has a coach who berates her all the time as well - The Telegraph this week said a coach has been told to not hold his 'uncomfortably personal' pep talks in public areas and I think they're referring to him.

[quote]Take, for example, the leading coach who is so uncomfortably personal – abusive, according to some – in his so-called pep talks that he has been asked not to hold them in public areas of tournaments.

[quote]And it is not only the coaches: fitness trainers and physios are almost as likely to breach the bounds of professionalism. One high-profile clinician is known for spending more time with their player than would seem normal, both in and out of tournaments.

My guess is that this is Iga's psychologist - the Netflix episode showed her accompanying Iga to a haircut and creepily staring, telling the hairdresser how to do it.

[quote]One agent recently told me that he suspected a rival agent to have been sleeping with a player because ‘it worked’. In other words, her results improved when she felt loved-up.

I don't have a clue who this could be though but good gossip too.

by Anonymousreply 249July 4, 2023 1:30 PM

Could Jeremy Chardy make the comeback of all comebacks? Just broken Carlitos in the third after getting absolutely pasted in the first two.

He's still as handsome as ever, and his wife is gorgeous - bet her pussy's not poisonous in the slightest!

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by Anonymousreply 250July 4, 2023 1:36 PM

R233, I should have included that Evert was referencing the view when Coco emerged at age 15. She was ascending like a rocket and already making noise at majors, so winning one seems pretty rational.

The narrative has shifted over the past year or so.

by Anonymousreply 251July 4, 2023 1:37 PM

This is the tattoo Rybakina's coach got. I know that tennis can be a strange bubble but... I think they must be in a relationship which is how people working for players get to keep them close and dependent on them.

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by Anonymousreply 252July 4, 2023 1:47 PM

Coco's NuBalance commercials are still running. It must be embarrassing.

by Anonymousreply 253July 4, 2023 2:01 PM

"I'm disappointed that ESPN is only using one channel for this tournament."

Get ESPN+ for a month for $9.99. Well worth it. All the matches streaming (TV or computer) - pick and choose at your leisure. At this very moment it's of little use since it's raining and there's only the two indoor courts going. But when the weather is good, it's a bounty of tennis and really fun to keep up with everything and switch matches on a moment's notice.

by Anonymousreply 254July 4, 2023 2:09 PM

“Nole” and his PTPA kiss asses Popsicle and Isner.

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by Anonymousreply 255July 4, 2023 2:43 PM

Thank you, R240.

by Anonymousreply 256July 4, 2023 2:43 PM

Is it just me, or does Coco come off as a bit lesbionic in that ad?

by Anonymousreply 257July 4, 2023 6:01 PM

R257, they all do because they all are!

by Anonymousreply 258July 4, 2023 6:05 PM

Hilariously, on ESPN Chris Fowler engaged Wozniaki in a discussion about the current top three women. In contrast, he notes, fans are weary of those one-slam wonders who don’t come close to backing it up.

I was waiting for Caroline to acknowledge that he was talking about her!

by Anonymousreply 259July 4, 2023 6:14 PM

Machic is kind of hot. Looks like he'd have a long, hairy dick that gets bone-hard and sprays big loads.

by Anonymousreply 260July 4, 2023 6:27 PM

Da Woz.

by Anonymousreply 261July 4, 2023 6:31 PM

"Hilariously, on ESPN Chris Fowler engaged Wozniaki in a discussion about the current top three women. In contrast, he notes, fans are weary of those one-slam wonders who don’t come close to backing it up.

I was waiting for Caroline to acknowledge that he was talking about her!"

Woz really doesn't fall in that category. One-slam wonders come on the scene and win a Slam relatively early and there's buzz and expectations of future sustained greatness, more Slam titles, and then they never reach that. They plateau, fade, never able to reach the heights again.

Woz had a lot of success - lots of non-Slam tournament wins, two Slam finals, several other deep runs (QF or better) at Slams, wins over top players, even a No. 1 ranking - but she was commonly seen as deficient in terms of being a top tier champion. She lacked "real weapons" and didn't quite have the physical game to run through a gauntlet of great players to win a Slam. She might wear one or two out with her consistency, but the next one would be "on" and she'd lose. And that's how it played out for the majority of her career. Then late in her career, she nabs an Australian Open, but is retired two years later. No one thought when she won the AO that she was destined for further Slams. It was a nice career capper - the beginning of the end.

Even when she was ranked No. 1 - due to her consistent performances during the entire seasons around that time - while people thought she might be able to take opportunity of the right draw and possibly win a Slam, she really wasn't expected to and no one was shocked that she didn't.

by Anonymousreply 262July 4, 2023 6:48 PM

Sure-fire International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee!

by Anonymousreply 263July 4, 2023 6:49 PM

P.S.B.T.Life

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by Anonymousreply 264July 4, 2023 6:51 PM

Woz never credibly challenge for another title.

by Anonymousreply 265July 4, 2023 7:00 PM

DL Icon Pamela Howard Shriver Shapiro Lazenby was ripped to shreds on Twitter a few months ago when she said Coco didn't look like a major winner at this point. It seems she was right.

by Anonymousreply 266July 4, 2023 7:15 PM

Pam can spot an also-ran, who makes the final of a single slam at the advent of her career and then nada, a mile away!

by Anonymousreply 267July 4, 2023 7:33 PM

One plus of the rain today is I unexpectedly get to see Tomas Martin on Court 1.

He and BZM are currently knocking seven bells out of any and every available tennis ball!

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by Anonymousreply 268July 4, 2023 7:47 PM

Miralles has got serious BDF.

by Anonymousreply 269July 4, 2023 8:21 PM

So does Gronk.

by Anonymousreply 270July 4, 2023 8:27 PM

Dan Evans loses.

by Anonymousreply 271July 4, 2023 8:33 PM

My nerves are shredded watching this TME/BZM match... and I missed the first 3 sets!

by Anonymousreply 272July 4, 2023 8:39 PM

Etcheverry giving sloppy-crotch realness

by Anonymousreply 273July 4, 2023 8:39 PM

Bangin' bod on Zapata Miralles

by Anonymousreply 274July 4, 2023 8:49 PM

HYI LUB HYIM SOOOO MUSH!!!!!

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by Anonymousreply 275July 4, 2023 8:59 PM

I'm glad Dan Evans lost.

by Anonymousreply 276July 4, 2023 9:52 PM

I'm wondering how they fit in all these matches that are suspended due to darkness, the time "curfew" and of course, the rain. Who are TME/BZM ? I did go to "tennis scores" or whatever it's called, and I couldn't figure it out.

by Anonymousreply 277July 4, 2023 9:57 PM

R277 TME = Tomas Martin Etcheverry and BZM = Bernabe Zapata Miralles.

It's quite common to shorten the Spanish/South Amereican three-namers to their initials... before the NO NICKNAMES! control freaks start melting down again.

by Anonymousreply 278July 4, 2023 10:07 PM

Ons Jabeur needs a fitness coach, a psychologist like Iga forehead - to get her lean and muscular, and then these girls better watch out .

Coco is the most overrated player in the history of the WTA

by Anonymousreply 279July 4, 2023 10:17 PM

Very Itchy and ¡ Viva Zapata!

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by Anonymousreply 280July 4, 2023 10:17 PM

[quote] Coco is the most overrated player in the history of the WTA

She can’t even be penciled into the final like Genie Bouchard.

by Anonymousreply 281July 4, 2023 10:20 PM

R278, thanks! I should have been able to figure it out, looking at the scores table. I'm new to tennis and there so many names to learn.

by Anonymousreply 282July 4, 2023 10:21 PM

"I'm wondering how they fit in all these matches that are suspended due to darkness, the time "curfew" and of course, the rain." They work it out slowly over the next three days. They've dealt with this level of weather, and worse, before. Biggest thing is a lot of players won't get a day in between first and second round and/or second and third round.

by Anonymousreply 283July 4, 2023 10:22 PM

R282, just remember the DL Gays and Tennis player nicknames and you’ll have no difficulties.

by Anonymousreply 284July 4, 2023 10:24 PM

OMG they might be forced to violate the sacred Wimbledon tradition of no play on Middle Sunday!

by Anonymousreply 285July 4, 2023 10:27 PM

Playing on the middle Sunday also helps get the schedule back and track. They only used to do that in extreme emergencies - super back logged. Downside of regular middle Sundays now is the absence of Super Monday when they'd play ALL of the men's AND women's round of 16 matches.

by Anonymousreply 286July 4, 2023 10:27 PM

Middle Sunday isn't no-play anymore, R285. Not just when the weather forces it, but always.

by Anonymousreply 287July 4, 2023 10:29 PM

Rotcher with the Princess of Wales in the Royal Box.

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by Anonymousreply 288July 4, 2023 10:39 PM

What do we think of the blue and white stripe shirt with a tan suit? any Queer Eyes to comment? Or is Rodge one of us?

by Anonymousreply 289July 4, 2023 10:52 PM

Has Mirka gotten into the Ozempic? She looks rail thin

by Anonymousreply 290July 4, 2023 11:55 PM

Coco wants to be a social justice warrior and pontificate on what's wrong with the world. However, when you don't win, you don't last late in tournaments no one will hear her, or care what she says.

by Anonymousreply 291July 4, 2023 11:58 PM

It was known as manic Monday.

by Anonymousreply 292July 5, 2023 12:09 AM

R289 My thought: trying too hard, not elegant/natural. Less is more. I also don't like the cut of his jacket, it looks too tight on him.

by Anonymousreply 293July 5, 2023 12:10 AM

R282 I don't know where you live but I prefer the US Open even though Wimbledon is the most prestigious tournament. The US Open begins around noon or 1:00 PM and goes well into the night. I'm in the same time zone so it's great for me.

by Anonymousreply 294July 5, 2023 12:32 AM

Barty has spawned her crotchfruit - a boy called Hayden!

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by Anonymousreply 295July 5, 2023 12:40 AM

Barth had a baby?

by Anonymousreply 296July 5, 2023 12:46 AM

Carlos said this time is going to be different playing Djokovic. He was nervous last time but not anymore. Bring it!

by Anonymousreply 297July 5, 2023 2:15 AM

Rog strikes me as insufferable. I'm not sure why. He's not one of those "celebs I think it would want to have a beer with" types. I say all that while he and I (and FAA) share a birthday. So I'm not impugning Leos generally. Lol.

by Anonymousreply 298July 5, 2023 2:29 AM

[quote] Lol

LoL! :)

by Anonymousreply 299July 5, 2023 2:32 AM

What players would you like to have a beer with? I don't mean the ones you want to blow but an actual beer and hang out.

by Anonymousreply 300July 5, 2023 2:35 AM

(Although you can also name the player you most want to sex too of course)

by Anonymousreply 301July 5, 2023 2:44 AM

R299 It really gets your back up. LOLZ!

by Anonymousreply 302July 5, 2023 2:46 AM

[quote] What players would you like to have a beer with? I don't mean the ones you want to blow but an actual beer and hang out.

Ostapenko and Serena

by Anonymousreply 303July 5, 2023 2:49 AM

R279 Ons has a fitness coach............................

He's her husband. LOL.

(Waiting for the LoL! troll to come at me now.)

by Anonymousreply 304July 5, 2023 5:53 AM

[quote] LOLZ!

[quote] LOL

LoL! :)

by Anonymousreply 305July 5, 2023 6:05 AM

R305 LOLZ!

by Anonymousreply 306July 5, 2023 6:21 AM

Serena has won 7 ! SEVEN wimbledon titles!

8 if you count Halep's illegitimate 2018 win

by Anonymousreply 307July 5, 2023 10:09 AM

Who is the racially ambiguous, big eye, slow talking woman who was commenting alongside Pam Shriver yesterday?

by Anonymousreply 308July 5, 2023 10:19 AM

Alexandra Stevenson?

by Anonymousreply 309July 5, 2023 10:30 AM

For those watching the BBC coverage: are you also really missing Sue Barker? She was the heart of the coverage and I just don’t see why she couldn’t have been allowed to present a few more years. Especially given that we’re still being forced to endure the unbearable dinosaur commentators Andrew Castle and John Inverdale.

by Anonymousreply 310July 5, 2023 10:35 AM

Sue was 70. She was going at some point. And though I liked her, it would have been 'andymurray' in that particular tone constantly for the opening days.

by Anonymousreply 311July 5, 2023 11:03 AM

Hell, ESPN keeps wheeling out Cliffie and he’s 82.

by Anonymousreply 312July 5, 2023 11:10 AM

LOL Sue is 67. She wanted out, wasn't pushed.

by Anonymousreply 313July 5, 2023 11:11 AM

Wimbledon scheduling shows the ineptiude of the officials. Fritz is getting royally screwed. The stars are being catered to - along with the lame ass Brits. Who is this nobody first on CC today against Kastakina? Her recent form should put Kvitova on CC.

by Anonymousreply 314July 5, 2023 11:59 AM

Well, not all those Brits are lame. I'm enjoying this little power bottom currently playing Medvedev.

by Anonymousreply 315July 5, 2023 1:08 PM

R315 Arthur Fery - he's as cute as a button. He's my Substitute Jack Draper for this year's Wimbledon

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by Anonymousreply 316July 5, 2023 1:30 PM

Why in god’s name are second round matches on the covered courts while many first round matches have yet to be played?

Talk about stacking the deck.

Not a single second round match should commence until every first rounder is done. Schedulers are ruining the tourney.

by Anonymousreply 317July 5, 2023 1:53 PM

Man. Lehecka is one mighty fine specimen. Damn!

by Anonymousreply 318July 5, 2023 2:32 PM

I don’t see it; however, I’m the one who finds Seb Korda sexy which is an unusual opinion.

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by Anonymousreply 319July 5, 2023 2:35 PM

J Burrage plays like a brat. Acting like Daria ought to allow her to win. You want to win? Work for it. What an embarassing display infront of the All Engladn crowd.

by Anonymousreply 320July 5, 2023 2:38 PM

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by Anonymousreply 321July 5, 2023 2:41 PM

wow, I can't believe greek asshole is dating badosa

by Anonymousreply 322July 5, 2023 2:55 PM

Only romantically involved since May, Greek world number five Tsitsipas and Spain's New York-born Badosa, who has been as high as number two in the rankings, are very much a modern couple.

They already have a joint Instagram account blending their names into one -- "Tsitsidosa".

"Best friends and soulmates. Nothing less; nothing more," purrs its tagline.

Boasting almost 57,000 followers, the platform has showcased the couple in Dubai, splashing about in a swimming pool, training and taking selfies on Centre Court.

"0 Grand Slams in one photo, but hey, love conquers all," they captioned one picture.

Tsitsipas recently told Greek media outlet SDNA that the relationship only started after he messaged Badosa to congratulate her on defeating Ons Jabeur in Rome.

"It was meant to happen," the 24-year-old said. "I feel like I'm falling in love for the first time in my life. I never expected this to happen and it gives me a new perspective on life."

All England Club spectators, shivering in the damp and cold on Tuesday, will get the chance to warm to the couple on Tuesday when they start their Wimbledon campaigns.

Tsitsipas was facing former US Open Dominic Thiem while Badosa is up against Alison Riske-Amritraj.

by Anonymousreply 323July 5, 2023 2:57 PM

Britain's Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur of Australia, who have been dating for two years, open their campaigns on the same Court 18.

Boulter was first up against Daria Saville before De Minaur, the world number 17, faces Kimmer Coppejans of Belgium.

Boulter and De Minaur are renting a nearby house during the championships.

"I feel like we continually both push each other," said 26-year-old Boulter, the British number one.

"There's a lot I've learned from him as a person and as a player. I'm very lucky to have an insider who knows the emotions that I go through on and off the court.

"He's an incredible player and, as you can see from his ranking, he does it week in, week out. I've got a lot to learn from him. I do my best to watch what he does and emulate it."

by Anonymousreply 324July 5, 2023 2:58 PM

P.S.B.T.Life

by Anonymousreply 325July 5, 2023 3:01 PM

Ty r309

by Anonymousreply 326July 5, 2023 3:02 PM

Sakkari ain't shit. Please retire

by Anonymousreply 327July 5, 2023 3:07 PM

Cunt update:

Yulia Putintseva mounting an impressive 3rd-set comeback against Hadid Maia on Court 12

Camila Giorgi hitting balls that would be winners on neighboring courts but not on the one she's playing, which is Court 6

by Anonymousreply 328July 5, 2023 3:26 PM

Sorribes is no match for Iga

by Anonymousreply 329July 5, 2023 3:41 PM

The British girls are very subpar yet seem to believe they have a right to win against top class players

by Anonymousreply 330July 5, 2023 3:46 PM

Give me natural, non attention-seeking assholes Katie and Alex over Fake Stefano's and Poison Pussy Paula every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

by Anonymousreply 331July 5, 2023 3:52 PM

Well, fair point, R319. I think I like his body more than face, but I've certainly seen worse.

by Anonymousreply 332July 5, 2023 4:02 PM

Domicakes's 'parachute' shorts should be fucking illegal.

Totally smother that Heavenly Ass. What the Hell is he thinking?

by Anonymousreply 333July 5, 2023 4:37 PM

Is there anything more tedious than these early-round 5-set slogs by Porna? Just lose already!

by Anonymousreply 334July 5, 2023 4:43 PM

Porna's been crap since he let his hair go to shit.

by Anonymousreply 335July 5, 2023 4:49 PM

said shorts

no ass in sight!

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by Anonymousreply 336July 5, 2023 5:13 PM

Daddy, Shapo, Big Foe, Our Tommy and (not so) Young Grigor all through

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by Anonymousreply 337July 5, 2023 5:19 PM

Guido Pella, who beat Porna, is actually hot.

Why did I never realise this before? He's been around for years.

I'm adding him to my Argentinian Player 'Spank Bank'

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by Anonymousreply 338July 5, 2023 5:23 PM

Felix needs to get past his impostor syndrome.

by Anonymousreply 339July 5, 2023 5:39 PM

It's absurd that they're allowing Jannik Sinner to take the court to play for a spot in the 3rd round, when there about a half dozen men's first round matches that will not get played today.

by Anonymousreply 340July 5, 2023 5:41 PM

I wonder if Shapovalov's dream is still to meet Putin? Did he change his tune about it? In 2018 it was already an odd thing to say, but in 2023 I just cannot fathom...

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by Anonymousreply 341July 5, 2023 5:46 PM

I think their reasoning is that people have paid to get to see top or especially interesting players (Kasatkina is liked in the British media for her genuine moral honesty and openness while Burrage is British - I kind of get why they put that on Centre).

by Anonymousreply 342July 5, 2023 5:48 PM

Domi takes it into a fifth set.

BEAT THE GREEK ASSHOLE LIKE A GONG!

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by Anonymousreply 343July 5, 2023 5:59 PM

My hunky Giron beat the very beautiful Dellien just now. Lots of hotness on that court.

by Anonymousreply 344July 5, 2023 6:00 PM

Tsitsipas just hasn't been playing well since he got with PP (Poison Paula), has he?

by Anonymousreply 345July 5, 2023 6:33 PM

Quite a few of the first round matches look like they won't complete tonight, with some others (e.g. Fils/ADF) not even starting until tomorrow. Meanwhile NoVaxxx and Sinner will likely be onto the 3rd round. The organisation is really fucked.

by Anonymousreply 346July 5, 2023 6:34 PM

"It's absurd that they're allowing Jannik Sinner to take the court to play for a spot in the 3rd round, when there about a half dozen men's first round matches that will not get played today. "

Happened at the Australian Open this year too. There were a few first round matches left to START and a few players had already advanced to the third round, not merely started their second round match.

by Anonymousreply 347July 5, 2023 6:48 PM

Paula gonna get motorboated tonight!

by Anonymousreply 348July 5, 2023 7:03 PM

I'm finding mouth-breathing-open-mouth, fit-fat (sightly closer to the fat side), big-assed Vesely sort of hot. I would love to see him get fucked by a Tim Tales top.

by Anonymousreply 349July 5, 2023 7:13 PM

Three of the dark houses to go deep have gone out today: RBA, Griekspoor, and now Korda. It's CARNAGE out there today.

by Anonymousreply 350July 5, 2023 7:22 PM

Mixed Doubles draw is out. Titsy and Badosa draw top seeds Pegula and Austin K. in first round.

by Anonymousreply 351July 5, 2023 7:30 PM

[quote]The organisation is really fucked.

Nope, this is normal. Are you new to tennis? Wimbledon routinely has significant rain delays. But they always get through it.

by Anonymousreply 352July 5, 2023 7:41 PM

Pegula is going to wear herself out playing singles, doubles with Coco and then Mixed doubles

by Anonymousreply 353July 5, 2023 7:50 PM

By tomorrow some players would not have played their first match whilst some are on their 3rd

by Anonymousreply 354July 5, 2023 7:53 PM

R352 FFS I know there are always rain delays. You miss my point, which is that they're being handled particularly badly this year in terms of scheduling. See R354 for a succinct summary.

by Anonymousreply 355July 5, 2023 8:04 PM

Amen. No second round matches should have been played today before all first round matches are underway.

by Anonymousreply 356July 5, 2023 8:06 PM

[quote]I’m the one who finds Seb Korda sexy which is an unusual opinion

Be assured R319 that it's fairly common among us to like good-looking vibrant 50 years old lesbians, so clearly you're not alone.

by Anonymousreply 357July 5, 2023 8:19 PM

Who is this little baby doll playing Kvitova?

by Anonymousreply 358July 5, 2023 8:39 PM

FFS Cressy, it's the same damn result every time. He loses in a tie-break because he continues to go for broke on the second serve and double faults.

When your serve stats every match are virtually the same number of double faults as aces it's clearly not working!

by Anonymousreply 359July 5, 2023 10:02 PM

Legz and Giron also easily through

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by Anonymousreply 360July 5, 2023 10:13 PM

@ R338

Pella is a hottie. I've enjoyed looking at him for years.

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by Anonymousreply 361July 5, 2023 10:24 PM

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by Anonymousreply 362July 5, 2023 10:32 PM

R355 People pay to see top players. Wimbledon is a business and they know what they're doing. The schedule will catch up.

by Anonymousreply 363July 6, 2023 12:20 AM

Domicakes

Giron of the Great Ass

Tsitsy

Brat/Legz

by Anonymousreply 364July 6, 2023 5:13 AM

R362 (swoon)

by Anonymousreply 365July 6, 2023 5:20 AM

Zverev is really getting screwed. He'd have to play the next 3 days to make it to Monday's Rof16. Do-able, but tough.

by Anonymousreply 366July 6, 2023 9:57 AM

Some potentially very entertaining matches to start the day:

Stanimal Vs Etcheverry

ADF Vs Fils

Bubbles Vs Wolf

Botic VDS Vs Zhang

by Anonymousreply 367July 6, 2023 10:12 AM

Hey Yvonne!

Etcheverry Team

Wolf Team

Fils Team

ZZZ Team

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by Anonymousreply 368July 6, 2023 10:21 AM

It's Halys In Wonderland!

Through to Round 3 in straights over sexy Aussie, Vukic

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by Anonymousreply 369July 6, 2023 11:41 AM

Stan team/Wawrinka team

ADF team

Wolf team (though I’m not a fan)

van de Zandschlut team

Thanks so very much for asking!

by Anonymousreply 370July 6, 2023 2:01 PM

Peppa Pig seems to be back in Adidas - what a shame, her designs were so good.

So many seeds falling on the women's side.

No. 10 seed Krejcikova taken out by hyped 16-yr-old Mirra Andreeva

No. 12 seed Cootermetova taken out by Vondrousova

No. 16 seed Muchova taken out by last year's semifinalist Jule Niemeier

No. 28 seed Mertens taken out by Elina Svitolina

Meanwhile Kenin managed to race through her match.

by Anonymousreply 371July 6, 2023 2:06 PM

R371, does Cootermdtova’s cooter itch, y’all?

by Anonymousreply 372July 6, 2023 3:21 PM

I hope you weren't placing any bets today, Anne/R368.

by Anonymousreply 373July 6, 2023 3:29 PM

LET'S FUCKING GO, LIAM BROADY!

He and his sister, Naomi, are probably the most down to earth people in tennis.

2 breaks up against Casper in the final set. He can't lose this now, Can he? CAN HE???

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by Anonymousreply 374July 6, 2023 3:56 PM

The BagelMeister

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by Anonymousreply 375July 6, 2023 4:11 PM

Th-th-th-that's all, folks!

by Anonymousreply 376July 6, 2023 4:50 PM

DL villainess Fernandez OUT in the second round

by Anonymousreply 377July 6, 2023 4:58 PM

It's even more of a mine field on the men's side, R371, with ten of the men's seeds already out only midway through the second round.

by Anonymousreply 378July 6, 2023 4:59 PM

11 counting no-count Kyrgios.

by Anonymousreply 379July 6, 2023 5:05 PM

Phew, so glad that Rudd is out , hope Fritz is next, 🙏

by Anonymousreply 380July 6, 2023 5:37 PM

Oh Peppa. Sad to see you go

by Anonymousreply 381July 6, 2023 5:38 PM

Cornet is showing off the world’s worst nose job.

by Anonymousreply 382July 6, 2023 5:56 PM

Cornet's engaged Cunt Mode against Rybakina. We love to see it!

by Anonymousreply 383July 6, 2023 5:57 PM

Ymer serving for the match against Daddy. R380 get ready to jizz!

by Anonymousreply 384July 6, 2023 6:00 PM

With Fritz's loss today, Tiafoe is likely to overtake him for the top American spot in the ATP rankings.

by Anonymousreply 385July 6, 2023 6:09 PM

Strange alize cornet has not been promoted to DL icon status

by Anonymousreply 386July 6, 2023 6:24 PM

Yesssss! Fritz OUT!

by Anonymousreply 387July 6, 2023 6:25 PM

Djere is cute

by Anonymousreply 388July 6, 2023 6:25 PM

Daddy meltdown. That came out of nowhere to a meh opponent.

by Anonymousreply 389July 6, 2023 6:25 PM

Stanimal v. Novaxx in the 3rd round...

by Anonymousreply 390July 6, 2023 6:26 PM

R389 To be fair to Ymer, he's been on a good run of form lately.

by Anonymousreply 391July 6, 2023 6:27 PM

Fucsovics tapping Giron's huge round ass would be hot.

by Anonymousreply 392July 6, 2023 6:29 PM

And Ymer swings a mean racket.

by Anonymousreply 393July 6, 2023 6:31 PM

There’s a lot of played sec scenarios if like to see. Someone’s face cheeks pressed up against Big Foes ass cheeks eating him out - for example.

by Anonymousreply 394July 6, 2023 6:33 PM

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by Anonymousreply 395July 6, 2023 6:37 PM

“Player sex” not “played sec”

by Anonymousreply 396July 6, 2023 6:37 PM

[quote]Daddy meltdown. That came out of nowhere to a meh opponent.

Time to switch out the bimbo.

by Anonymousreply 397July 6, 2023 6:42 PM

Poison Pussy claims another scalp!

by Anonymousreply 398July 6, 2023 6:44 PM

Misery Vs Citybus - The Rematch after last year's Toiletgate Fracas

Who wins? YOU DECIDE!

by Anonymousreply 399July 6, 2023 6:47 PM

R395 article is from 2016

Why are you trying to paint out angel Peppa as a villain?!?!

by Anonymousreply 400July 6, 2023 6:48 PM

Jelena Ostapenko is the shining light of the WTA line up; a true DL Icon in manner and comportment!

by Anonymousreply 401July 6, 2023 6:57 PM

Disappointed to see Jelena's usual sartorial splendor be hindered by the Wimbledon Whites rule. I always look forward to her breath-taking reveals at each tournament.

by Anonymousreply 402July 6, 2023 7:12 PM

Laslo dumps Shelton out on his ass.

All the momentum Ben had at the back end of last year seems to have dissipated. Maybe he's not The Messiah? Maybe he's just a naught boy?

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by Anonymousreply 403July 6, 2023 7:15 PM

Seems like Shelton's more of a hard court kind of guy since he grew up on college courts and made it to the AO quarters this year. The next couple of months should seal that one way or the other.

by Anonymousreply 404July 6, 2023 7:27 PM

Whoops...

by Anonymousreply 405July 6, 2023 7:28 PM

Misery strikes back!

Takes the second set against Tsitsipas.

Talk about Legz, tho...

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by Anonymousreply 406July 6, 2023 8:50 PM

Misery leads 2 sets to 1 as play is suspended.

by Anonymousreply 407July 6, 2023 9:49 PM

Is Andy's mom family?

by Anonymousreply 408July 6, 2023 9:53 PM

Murray's 'fall' was gamesmanship. Oh please, and he had to know they'd be done after 3 sets. I want Titsy to crush him tomorrow.

by Anonymousreply 409July 6, 2023 10:16 PM

Is it just me or has Tsitsipas not been playing well since he got his own PP?

by Anonymousreply 410July 6, 2023 10:31 PM

Too bad Murray's on the upper half of the draw. I'd love to have seen him take Djokovic out in the early rounds, no matter how unlikely.

by Anonymousreply 411July 6, 2023 10:39 PM

@ R406

Yes, Misery always had great legs. We have admired them, and still do!

by Anonymousreply 412July 6, 2023 10:46 PM

bye, Mopsy!

what's with the sleeve?

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by Anonymousreply 413July 6, 2023 10:49 PM

Get UP, Andy! We love you!

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by Anonymousreply 414July 6, 2023 10:50 PM

one for DL's mole patrole

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by Anonymousreply 415July 6, 2023 10:54 PM

bye marcos

grrrrrrrrr

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by Anonymousreply 416July 6, 2023 11:03 PM

Shelton had never played on grass or clay until this year. He'd never even left the US before he went to Australia.

by Anonymousreply 417July 6, 2023 11:10 PM

“Stank sleeve”, R413?

by Anonymousreply 418July 6, 2023 11:26 PM

Shelton had to have played on clay, he lived in Florida. The U.S.'s stupidity in making EVERY outdoor event, save Newport and Houston, hard court events hasn't done much for anyone having big success in Europe. Connors, at his peak in the 70's, could play on anything.

by Anonymousreply 419July 6, 2023 11:27 PM

Green clay is very, very common in Florida.

by Anonymousreply 420July 6, 2023 11:28 PM

Har-Tru. Amelia Island on the WTA used to be played on it, I think.

Was Houston on the ATP once clay?

by Anonymousreply 421July 6, 2023 11:31 PM

It was, R421.

by Anonymousreply 422July 6, 2023 11:32 PM

Houston is red clay-ish now. It's the US Clay Courts (for men only). The tournament was in Indianapolis for about 30 years, then switched to cement.

by Anonymousreply 423July 6, 2023 11:34 PM

Half of the courts at the Evert Academy in Florida are clay.

by Anonymousreply 424July 6, 2023 11:35 PM

I love playing on clay, esp when it's damp after a rain. It's soft and slow and you have good footing yet you can slide.

by Anonymousreply 425July 6, 2023 11:37 PM

"Shelton had to have played on clay, he lived in Florida. The U.S.'s stupidity in making EVERY outdoor event, save Newport and Houston, hard court events hasn't done much for anyone having big success in Europe. Connors, at his peak in the 70's, could play on anything."

He's definitely played on U.S. "green clay" or Har-tru many times. Different than red European clay, but, still, it can force a player to learn to deal with erratic bounces, and recognize the necessity of sliding. But most players don't play on it a ton. Also, while while there aren't European red clay courts in the States, there are some, including at the USTA National Campus in Orlando. I'm sure he trained on red clay before he ever played on it in Europe. There used to be many more clay (at least "American"/green clay) court tournaments in the U.S. Indianapolis and Boston were clay and they were during the summer leading up to the US Open. But that's 30 years ago.

Some players have a knack for adjusting to surfaces. Agassi grew up on hard courts but was fine to excellent on both clay and grass.

As for grass generally, hardly anyone spends much time on grass outside of the 5-week grass season. I think the USTA national campus has some grass courts, but I don't think most players spend a ton of time training on grass. And why would they since there's only a handful of tournaments on grass per year.

by Anonymousreply 426July 7, 2023 12:12 AM

Nonetheless Shelton hadn't played on a clay court until the 2023 Lyon tournament.

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by Anonymousreply 427July 7, 2023 12:13 AM

Scratch that, red clay, point taken.

by Anonymousreply 428July 7, 2023 12:14 AM

"Different than red European clay, but, still, it can force a player to learn to deal with erratic bounces, and recognize the necessity of sliding. But most players don't play on it a ton."

I should edit that and say "many players don't play it a ton." Some players, especially those based in Florida, do play on it quite a bit.

by Anonymousreply 429July 7, 2023 12:15 AM

The Wimbledon curfew sucks. US Open can go all night.

by Anonymousreply 430July 7, 2023 12:24 AM

R430, NYC also has 24/7 noise and public transportation. Wimbledon had to agree to the curfew as a condition of putting the roof on Centre Court, apparently because the neighbors didn't want the crowds milling around late at night.

by Anonymousreply 431July 7, 2023 1:04 AM

Big Foe, like Paul and Daddy, kinda sorta has a bimbo-ish looking chick - albeit a black one. I don't know. Sometimes she looks fairly normal. Other times like she went under the knife in hopes of being an Instagram star. But why shouldn't these guys have this - they're young, horny, wealthy athletes. If you were a 25 year old, gay athlete with money, you'd probably laugh it someone said you were shallow for dating a hot gym queen mimbo with a banging body and nice package who wasn't all that smart. Get it while you can.

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by Anonymousreply 432July 7, 2023 1:04 AM

Players don't like playing super late as well- because they have to warm down, get home, eat, shower and sleep.

by Anonymousreply 433July 7, 2023 1:19 AM

Tiafoe's had the same girlfriend for 7 years. She's also a pro tennis player and seems to have some brains. A different league.

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by Anonymousreply 434July 7, 2023 1:22 AM

The late crowd at the US Open is full of drunk assholes

by Anonymousreply 435July 7, 2023 1:37 AM

R435, yes, but all the players are contractually obliged to praise the “unbelievable atmosphere.”

by Anonymousreply 436July 7, 2023 1:56 AM

That's why Jimmy Connors was so popular there, R435.

by Anonymousreply 437July 7, 2023 2:20 AM

Jimmy once pulled his shorts down and showed his ass to the US Open crowd, lol. And another time when the crowd overran the court, Jimmy punched a few spectators.

by Anonymousreply 438July 7, 2023 2:24 AM

For once Jimmy showed some behavior that we'd love to be an inspiration to other players.

by Anonymousreply 439July 7, 2023 2:30 AM

When did the tide turn on Daddy? The DL is a fickle tribe. He was once a DL Fave.

by Anonymousreply 440July 7, 2023 6:29 AM

Daddy still is. His tennis, not so much.

by Anonymousreply 441July 7, 2023 6:33 AM

DL needs our sweet innocent Tommy Paul in the semis. What does his half look like? He actually looks decent playing on the grass. He's super fit and I wonder if he could Michael Chang a few people on grass because he can hit big off both sides. Chang didn't have that but was a little backboard. Paul is that fit.

by Anonymousreply 442July 7, 2023 6:42 AM

I was a big fan of Avicii and it finally dawned on me why Holger Rune kept reminding me of someone - they look very alike! Must be a Nordic thing?

I think it's why I have a certain fondness for Rune despite the brattiness - I'm still sad about Avicii drinking himself to death at 28.

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by Anonymousreply 443July 7, 2023 7:19 AM

[quote]Avicii drinking himself to death at 28

Now THAT is an over-achiever.

by Anonymousreply 444July 7, 2023 10:31 AM

Poison Pussy Paula has clearly already had it with Apostolos. The Tsitsipas family is a Nightmare On Wheels!

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by Anonymousreply 445July 7, 2023 11:09 AM

Rennes Stubbs was all over Badosa for staying to watch Tsi last night. Badosa withdrew due to a back issue.

by Anonymousreply 446July 7, 2023 12:19 PM

Berrettini clearly back to form. A Straight-forward straight sets win over Demon.

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by Anonymousreply 447July 7, 2023 1:29 PM

Badosa has had a lot of retirements when down a set. There's a post on TF from last year pointing out that she's had 25 match retirements when behind which is high.

I saw a little bit of the match and it was funny seeing Kostyuk run to the net, Paula panicking and missing when all she needed to do was hit normally. That happened at least 3 points.

by Anonymousreply 448July 7, 2023 1:51 PM

R448 Maybe we've got it all wrong and Stefanos has the Poison Penis!?

by Anonymousreply 449July 7, 2023 1:53 PM

PP and Stefanos have withdrawn from the mixed doubles as well.

It's a strange relationship, seems very public and they enjoy the attention. The other day PP was telling reporters that she had a dream about her and Stefanos winning the AO and then implied that it turned into a sex dream. It seems like the kind of relationship that will implode suddenly.

by Anonymousreply 450July 7, 2023 2:22 PM

Sexy Berrettini is on a tear!

by Anonymousreply 451July 7, 2023 2:38 PM

LOL that Murray “fall” was some of the worst acting I’ve ever seen

by Anonymousreply 452July 7, 2023 3:27 PM

His mother Judy did not seem worried at all, lol.

by Anonymousreply 453July 7, 2023 4:52 PM

thru in straights

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by Anonymousreply 454July 7, 2023 4:56 PM

Stretch Eubanks takes out Cam in 4!

by Anonymousreply 455July 7, 2023 5:01 PM

Misery

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by Anonymousreply 456July 7, 2023 5:32 PM

Martic looks like she has a good grass court game. She could challenge Swiatek.

by Anonymousreply 457July 7, 2023 5:57 PM

Goffin's coach, Germain Gigounon is HAF!

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by Anonymousreply 458July 7, 2023 6:06 PM

I wish ESPN has shown Eubanks’ on-court interview. It’s said he charmed the crowd.

The looked great in the final at Mallorca. Dominant.

by Anonymousreply 459July 7, 2023 6:09 PM

Tunisia's Minister of Happiness is not Onsuccessful today. Easy breezy 6-1 6-1 match.

by Anonymousreply 460July 7, 2023 6:12 PM

Swiatek wins the first set 6-2. Even though I was wrong, I stand by that I think Martic would have challenged another player - I think that Swiatek is in good form. She looks so stressed out though, like she's not enjoying being there.

by Anonymousreply 461July 7, 2023 6:18 PM

Is Germain tapping that hot elf ass?

by Anonymousreply 462July 7, 2023 6:37 PM

Wasn't Iga quite ill just last week - a stomach virus or something? Hope she's ok and holds up.

by Anonymousreply 463July 7, 2023 6:47 PM

I was sweating Rublev's match but he made it! He's my favorite now that Fritz is out. But he looks a bit shaky - doesn't he always?

I watched a bit of Ruud and the Brit Broady who beat him in 5 sets. I didn't watch it all but I swear, it looked like Ruud was just floating high, slow balls back so they could be slammed back for winners. Is it the grass that he sucks on? or is he just a crappy top 10er?

by Anonymousreply 464July 7, 2023 6:51 PM

Mrs. Monfils easily swats away the annoying Kenin. Good.

by Anonymousreply 465July 7, 2023 6:59 PM

Big Penised Lanky-Lou, Daniel Galan, grinds down Ymer in 5 sets. Not sure anyone saw him getting to R16!

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by Anonymousreply 466July 7, 2023 7:07 PM

R466 I love the post you inadvertently linked to! Gave me a laugh.

by Anonymousreply 467July 7, 2023 7:08 PM

Yeah, I just saw what I did. Self face-palming as I type!

by Anonymousreply 468July 7, 2023 7:10 PM

[quote]Badosa withdrew due to a back issue.

Did Tsitsi put her through the headboard last night?

by Anonymousreply 469July 7, 2023 7:44 PM

McEnroe should just fuck Novaxx and get it over with.

by Anonymousreply 470July 7, 2023 7:51 PM

Well, his previous crushes Agassi and Federer are no longer playing. What's a guy to do??

by Anonymousreply 471July 7, 2023 8:13 PM

I was hoping for a closer match between Djokovic and Wawrinka.

by Anonymousreply 472July 7, 2023 8:31 PM

R459, they did show Eubanks’s on court interview. It was excellent! He’s so personable.

by Anonymousreply 473July 7, 2023 9:05 PM

I was quite enjoying Tsitsi's doubles match with his brother (who is about a foot shorter and looks nothing like him). They seemed to have a nice relationship, though I don't know why they were hiding their mouths when talking to each other. It's not like their French opponents would have had a clue what they were saying.

by Anonymousreply 474July 7, 2023 9:13 PM

I love seeing Stan's manties when he returns serve. He got some JUNK in dat TRUNK.

by Anonymousreply 475July 7, 2023 9:15 PM

Eubanks has done commentating for Tennis Channel and it's been very well received. Nice that he has sort of done an "internship" and can probably parlay that into a post-tennis broadcasting career of some sort.

He's up to 40 in the world with this win - so he's looking at at least an entire year of not having to qualify for basically any tournament. Plus, the recent success helps in terms of money. Eubanks is really well-liked on tour and known as a super nice guy.

by Anonymousreply 476July 7, 2023 9:22 PM

[uote]It's not like their French opponents would have had a clue what they were saying.

They probably know English.

by Anonymousreply 477July 7, 2023 9:51 PM

Stanimal out in 3

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by Anonymousreply 478July 7, 2023 9:52 PM

But Tsitsi and his brother would be speaking Greek, surely - that was the point, R477.

by Anonymousreply 479July 7, 2023 10:10 PM

Carlitos Team or Jarry Curl Team?

Med Team or Fucksabitch Team?

Sascha Team or Berreteami Team?

Titsy Team or Luscious Laslo Team?

Big Foe Team or (not so) Young Grigor Team?

ADF Team or Legz Team?

Our Tommy Team or Czech Guy Team?

Stretch Eubanks Team or Stretch Eubanks Team?

by Anonymousreply 480July 7, 2023 10:18 PM

ABD Team.

by Anonymousreply 481July 7, 2023 10:26 PM

^ LOL

by Anonymousreply 482July 7, 2023 10:28 PM

Carlitos

Med

Sasha

Tsitsy

Big Foe

Legz

Tommy

Stretch.

by Anonymousreply 483July 7, 2023 10:28 PM

Carlitos

Bleah

Matteo

LLaslo

Big F

ADF

Jiri

Strrrretch

by Anonymousreply 484July 7, 2023 10:47 PM

Carlos, Marton, Matteo, Laslo, Grigor, ADF, Tommy

by Anonymousreply 485July 7, 2023 10:51 PM

Carlitos, Fucker, Matteo, Laslo, Bog Foe, ADF, Lehecka, Stretch Teams

Děkuji za optání

by Anonymousreply 486July 8, 2023 6:46 AM

Looks Kvitova is mounting a comeback. You go girl!

by Anonymousreply 487July 8, 2023 10:13 AM

Ruh roh, Czech guy is about to steal the first set from Our Tommy!

Poison pussy strikes again...

by Anonymousreply 488July 8, 2023 10:39 AM

Tommy Schmommy.

#TeamJiri

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by Anonymousreply 489July 8, 2023 10:59 AM

Jiri team

by Anonymousreply 490July 8, 2023 2:37 PM

Jarry levels up against Carlitos.

I always love the unique *hub-bub* sound the Centre Court crowd makes at the end of a set when there's been shock.

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by Anonymousreply 491July 8, 2023 2:43 PM

Great matches today on the men's side so far - all very close! Rune in trouble against ADF, Alcaraz-Jarry and Paul-Lehecka in the balance!

by Anonymousreply 492July 8, 2023 4:20 PM

Our Tommy goes out, damn.

Carlitos bulging beautifully on Centre Court. What do we think? Big? Or all balls? I get no sexual vibe from him at all.

by Anonymousreply 493July 8, 2023 4:29 PM

Chris O'Connell, the Aussie giving Eubanks a challenge currently, is cute!

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by Anonymousreply 494July 8, 2023 4:35 PM

I want to take my clippers to the hair on each side of the back of Alcarez's neck. It bothers me.

by Anonymousreply 495July 8, 2023 4:41 PM

Good for Chris Eubanks—he seems like a real mensch.

by Anonymousreply 496July 8, 2023 4:48 PM

R459 I was thinking it looked a bit of a mess. Big no to neckbeards from me - I just hate the look.

by Anonymousreply 497July 8, 2023 4:50 PM

LOL, me, too R495.

They make him look even more cave manish.

by Anonymousreply 498July 8, 2023 5:10 PM

I'm done with Jabeur. Fucking retire already. Embarrassing!!!!!

by Anonymousreply 499July 8, 2023 5:27 PM

PLEASE DF!! Rid us of The Brat!!!!

by Anonymousreply 500July 8, 2023 6:07 PM

ADF...

WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY?!?!?!?!?

FFS!

by Anonymousreply 501July 8, 2023 6:16 PM

RUNE IS THE MOMENT!

by Anonymousreply 502July 8, 2023 6:19 PM

*RUINS THE MOMENT

by Anonymousreply 503July 8, 2023 6:21 PM

There is no justice in the world

by Anonymousreply 504July 8, 2023 6:21 PM

Andreescu has a prolapsed face.

by Anonymousreply 505July 8, 2023 6:26 PM

Honestly.. that one ball was incredible. Andreescu challenged it. Ons made a face at her, basically saying it was out. Andreescu actually *cancelled* her challenge. Thing is... the ball was IN!

And there was a photo before Wimbledon of Andreescu and Ons practising together. So (while I don't really know if Ons truly believed the ball was out or not) it seems that their personal friendly relationship influenced Andreescu in cancelling her challenge. The umpire was laughing the whole time, I don't think she'd ever had a player cancel a challenge before.

by Anonymousreply 506July 8, 2023 6:46 PM

What a stupid move from Andrescu

by Anonymousreply 507July 8, 2023 6:51 PM

1 GREAT SATAN DOWN! 2 TO GO!

GRAZIE, MATTEO!

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by Anonymousreply 508July 8, 2023 8:39 PM

[quote]RUNE IS THE MOMENT!

[quote]RUINS THE MOMENT!

R502 R503's typo is unwittingly fucking brilliant. Perfectly sums up the mood of the moment.

by Anonymousreply 509July 8, 2023 8:52 PM

LEGZ, bishes!

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by Anonymousreply 510July 8, 2023 9:12 PM

kewl as a cucumber Rybakina demolished poor Katie Boulter 1 and 1

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by Anonymousreply 511July 8, 2023 9:16 PM

Is there anyone in the world with a more gorgeous smile than Berrettini?

by Anonymousreply 512July 8, 2023 10:03 PM

Were you a fan of Ivanisevic, Stakhovsky and Sandgren too, R510?

by Anonymousreply 513July 8, 2023 10:13 PM

^ oh fer god's sake, take a Valium, R513

you care a LOT more for politics than tennis

by Anonymousreply 514July 8, 2023 10:16 PM

What could you possibly be talking about, R514? Those players were ever so clever, talented and entertaining!

by Anonymousreply 515July 8, 2023 10:26 PM

Is this a man-bun or a ponytail?

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by Anonymousreply 516July 8, 2023 10:50 PM

I blame the big tithed skank ho for the Tommy loss. She's making him have sex when he's tired or needs to rest.

by Anonymousreply 517July 8, 2023 11:55 PM

Stretch Eubanks into the 4th round vs. Tsitsipas.

by Anonymousreply 518July 9, 2023 12:02 AM

I miss seeing Serena in action

Darren Cahill is no longer part of Sinner's team? He always looked out of sorts amongst the other members of that team. Strange thay Sinner is doing better in Cahill's absence

by Anonymousreply 519July 9, 2023 3:31 AM

Alcaraz is my #1 to win Wimbledon and Berritni second. If Berritini beats Carlos omorrow, I hope he takes this all the way

by Anonymousreply 520July 9, 2023 3:38 AM

Jabeur doesn't look good. I think Kvitova can beat her tomorrow.

Azarenka is playing Mrs Monfils in the battle of veteran mothers today. Hard to call that match but Azarenka has a 5-0 HtH..

by Anonymousreply 521July 9, 2023 10:11 AM

I like Petra a lot. She seems genuine and nice. Nobody has a bad word for her. Even though she has bad posture.

by Anonymousreply 522July 9, 2023 10:21 AM

Stretch is playing dubs with Mullet-man Wolf.

LOL

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by Anonymousreply 523July 9, 2023 10:25 AM

I've been watching Tsitsi with his brother in the doubles and I've sort of warmed to him. He's handsome, has no tattoos, doesn't seem to be a toxic twat in in his private life in the Zverev/Kyrgios mould, and I like it when top players also play doubles.

by Anonymousreply 524July 9, 2023 11:47 AM

Meanwhile Juan Martin del Potro is drinking sangria with beautiful butch Gaby.

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by Anonymousreply 525July 9, 2023 12:02 PM

^ who's munching that rug?

by Anonymousreply 526July 9, 2023 12:03 PM

Oooo she looks good for her age!

by Anonymousreply 527July 9, 2023 12:08 PM

She may be butch, but she is from dead gorgeous in person. I used to see her in Midtown during the Open….what a smile! And a great body, too.

by Anonymousreply 528July 9, 2023 12:20 PM

Drop* dead gorgeous

by Anonymousreply 529July 9, 2023 12:21 PM

Big Foe is out. Just couldn’t play his game against Dmitrov. At least we still have Stretch.

by Anonymousreply 530July 9, 2023 1:49 PM

"Big Foe" has to be one of the stupidest nicknames ever

by Anonymousreply 531July 9, 2023 2:08 PM

Sabatini is actually more feminine looking now than in her latter playing days. When she first came along at 14 she was stunning in an androgynous way, looking a lot like Ralph Macchio in The Outsiders. Then at about 17 she decided she had to beef up and developed enormour shoulders. She always swaggered like John Wayne, but then add to that a modified mullet and Gaby looked as butch as all getout, if not still facially stunning. Since retirement, she no longer has to work out and has gotten much leaner and sleaker looking. Still throughout, she's always been gorgeous.

by Anonymousreply 532July 9, 2023 2:21 PM

I see that Shapo did his best to take himself out again.

by Anonymousreply 533July 9, 2023 5:35 PM

Maybe Uncle Vlad told him to let the no-name Russian win?

by Anonymousreply 534July 9, 2023 5:36 PM

An article about Chris Eubanks in today’s NYTimes:

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by Anonymousreply 535July 9, 2023 6:20 PM

Wawrinka said he'll be astonished if anyone beats Djokovic at Wimbledon.

by Anonymousreply 536July 9, 2023 6:45 PM

Whoa, Swiatek almost lost that match against Bencic. Faced match points. Bencic is a good player (Olympic champion) but it's not a good sign if she goes on to face Rybakina, Kvitova or Sabalenka. I will give her credit for staying mentally strong though.

by Anonymousreply 537July 9, 2023 7:31 PM

Bencic blew that match.

by Anonymousreply 538July 9, 2023 7:35 PM

No handshake between Azarenka and Svitolina.

by Anonymousreply 539July 9, 2023 7:41 PM

Another CLOSE match. Mrs Monfils wins in the third set tie breaker against Azarenka. Gael and Skai must be very proud at home.

by Anonymousreply 540July 9, 2023 7:41 PM

R539 Svitolina's been clear from the start that she won't shake the hands of Russian or Belarussian players.

by Anonymousreply 541July 9, 2023 7:43 PM

Yes, R541, Svitolina's a petty bitch. She and Swiatek are probably the ones bullying players like Sabalenka. Azarenka gave her a very sportsmanlike fist in acknowledgment of her win.

by Anonymousreply 542July 9, 2023 7:46 PM

A Hubi-Djoker match is pretty anticlimactic after Swiatek and Svitolina's wins.

by Anonymousreply 543July 9, 2023 7:46 PM

What's the over/under on Djokovic winning in 3 sets?

by Anonymousreply 544July 9, 2023 7:56 PM

I still want to service Hubie.

by Anonymousreply 545July 9, 2023 8:13 PM

Get on line

by Anonymousreply 546July 9, 2023 8:36 PM

So fucking typical - Hubie had that tie-break on his racket. Just needed to put down a serve like he'd done previously 90% of the time during the set and he crumbles, and NoVaxxx escapes.

by Anonymousreply 547July 9, 2023 8:46 PM

Most interesting matches tomorrow for me:

Dimitrov-Rune

Alcaraz-Berrettini

Jabeur-Kvitova

by Anonymousreply 548July 9, 2023 8:54 PM

I haven't seen a Djokovic match in a while. Is this affected Dowager Empress style of walking around a new thing?

by Anonymousreply 549July 9, 2023 9:13 PM

No he's been doing that stick up his ass walk for years now

by Anonymousreply 550July 9, 2023 9:17 PM

Loving Hubie's nipples thru his shirt today. He doesn't have a ton of sex appeal but the chest looks great.

by Anonymousreply 551July 9, 2023 9:30 PM

And Hubie repeats the same 'feat' in the second set tie-break.

Unbelieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevable!

by Anonymousreply 552July 9, 2023 9:36 PM

At least my Ruby got through. Love that curly red hair - reminds me so much of the helmet do that women wore in the 1960s (if he's shape it and use some hairspray)

by Anonymousreply 553July 9, 2023 9:40 PM

* if he'd shape it....

by Anonymousreply 554July 9, 2023 9:41 PM

Who is sabitini lezzing it with?

by Anonymousreply 555July 9, 2023 9:44 PM

R553, are you talking about Rublev? I do find him adorable, as well as Medvedev, they are buddies and their off-court shenanigans are cute. Rublev calls Meddy 'the octopus' because of his flailing style. Meddy calls Rublev, 'Bweah" for obvious reasons.

by Anonymousreply 556July 9, 2023 9:47 PM

R525 I hope Gabi and Delpo were discussing who will publicly come out first.

by Anonymousreply 557July 9, 2023 9:51 PM

I tried to find out who she's dating but I had a laugh at that the best I could come up with were things like that supposedly she dated Ricky Martin for 5 months (yes, the very gay Ricky Martin) and supposedly Trump for 1 month (my guess is that they were photographed at some function and the press ran with that).

It's unusual for a 'drop dead gorgeous' woman to have had no serious relationships. While I didn't dig deeply, I didn't find anything about a woman either so clearly she isn't publicly 'out' if she's gay.

by Anonymousreply 558July 9, 2023 9:59 PM

I think she's a national heroine in Argentina and so even if she were diving for muff, I doubt she would be public about it.

by Anonymousreply 559July 9, 2023 10:01 PM

Gay marriage has been legal in Argentina since 2010 - it's not a bad place to be out, but of course many older people still don't necessarily want to be out.

by Anonymousreply 560July 9, 2023 10:03 PM

Yes, R556 - I really liked him in an interview I saw after one of his matches. Very self deprecating - I think he said something like, 'I understand how people feel about me, considering where I'm from.' meaning Russia. I thought he made it clear he hated the war - maybe wrote something on a camera lens? Oh my memory sucks.

I also saw him in a dual interview with Sabalenka that was cute. She was flirting with him but the reverse wasn't true imo LOL. Anyway, I think he will face the Dowager Empress on Tuesday so so much for this Wimby. But QFs is pretty good.

by Anonymousreply 561July 9, 2023 10:22 PM

Yes, R561, very early in the War, Rublev wrote Peace on a camera lens after a match...both Rublev and Meddy have expressed their opposition to the war. I'm not sure where Rublev lives, but I know Meddy lives in Monte Carlo (his coach is French and he speaks French), so I don't know how much those two were about repercussions.

by Anonymousreply 562July 9, 2023 10:27 PM

that last sentence should be 'concerned about repercussions'

by Anonymousreply 563July 9, 2023 10:28 PM

I find Hubie quite sexy. He has a bangin' body and very cute in the face. I kind of like his pigeon toe walk too.

by Anonymousreply 564July 9, 2023 11:12 PM

The Djokovic/Hurkacz was fun, fuck that curfew.

by Anonymousreply 565July 10, 2023 2:17 AM

Is Wimbledon a separate municipality or just a neighborhood in London? Or was it once the former and now the latter?

by Anonymousreply 566July 10, 2023 2:30 AM

Thought I was the only one who couldn't stand nivaxx's walk. He walks like a peacock

by Anonymousreply 567July 10, 2023 3:04 AM

A peacock with no tail feathers.

by Anonymousreply 568July 10, 2023 3:09 AM

[quote] I kind of like his pigeon toe walk too.

Do you also like Gasquet's pigeon-toe walk?

by Anonymousreply 569July 10, 2023 3:29 AM

There was a guy at the Hubie-Djokovic match to the left of the scoreboard who was hot. He was wearing a grey shirt and wore glasses, had very dark brown or black hair. He looked like what DL would call "white adjacent".

by Anonymousreply 570July 10, 2023 3:32 AM

Is it "Hue-bie" or 'Hoo-bie"? Inquiring minds want to know.

by Anonymousreply 571July 10, 2023 3:32 AM

[quote] Is Wimbledon a separate municipality or just a neighborhood in London? Or was it once the former and now the latter?

Wimbledon is a district and town of Southwest London, England

Wimbledon was a local government district in north-east Surrey from 1866 to 1965 covering the town of Wimbledon and its surrounding area. It was part of the London postal district and Metropolitan Police District.

The borough was abolished in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963 and the area was transferred to Greater London to be combined with that the Municipal Borough of Mitcham and the Merton and Morden Urban District to form the present-day London Borough of Merton.

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by Anonymousreply 572July 10, 2023 3:39 AM

R569 yes. I used to think that little cock slut was hot as fuck before the hair came off.

by Anonymousreply 573July 10, 2023 4:38 AM

coke* slut^

by Anonymousreply 574July 10, 2023 4:39 AM

For when this thread is over.

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by Anonymousreply 575July 10, 2023 6:15 AM

Use this thread instead with the correct Part number.

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by Anonymousreply 576July 10, 2023 6:22 AM

Russian teenage sensation is embarrassing Madison Keys

by Anonymousreply 577July 10, 2023 10:53 AM

Andreeva is having a Raducanu-like run from through qualifying, isn't she. She doesn't hit the ball hard but she's quick on her feet, good footwork, smart and accurate. Unlike Raducanu I expect her to have to play at least one of the top players though.

by Anonymousreply 578July 10, 2023 11:06 AM

[quote] A peacock with no tail feathers.

A pea hen, if you will.

by Anonymousreply 579July 10, 2023 11:36 AM

Poor Hadad Maia, I felt for her

by Anonymousreply 580July 10, 2023 1:57 PM

Eubanks!

by Anonymousreply 581July 10, 2023 3:33 PM

Hazzah! for Chris—

by Anonymousreply 582July 10, 2023 3:47 PM

Eubanks is like the Pam Shriver of this year's Wimbledon!

by Anonymousreply 583July 10, 2023 4:12 PM

That makes no sense^

At all.

by Anonymousreply 584July 10, 2023 4:31 PM

Do you mean he’s a raging heterosexual like Pam r583?

by Anonymousreply 585July 10, 2023 5:07 PM

So excited for Eubanks.

And isn't our Grigor playing well? My goodness--could get to the QF at this stage of his career!

by Anonymousreply 586July 10, 2023 6:19 PM

Young Grigor

by Anonymousreply 587July 11, 2023 5:47 AM

Stan the Man

by Anonymousreply 588July 11, 2023 5:47 AM

Delpo

by Anonymousreply 589July 11, 2023 5:48 AM

Shapo

by Anonymousreply 590July 11, 2023 5:48 AM

Carlitos

by Anonymousreply 591July 11, 2023 5:48 AM

Svee

by Anonymousreply 592July 11, 2023 5:48 AM

Svit

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Cootermentova

by Anonymousreply 594July 11, 2023 5:49 AM

Ons

by Anonymousreply 595July 11, 2023 5:49 AM

Ruud

by Anonymousreply 596July 11, 2023 5:49 AM

Medwed

by Anonymousreply 597July 11, 2023 5:49 AM

Eubanks

by Anonymousreply 598July 11, 2023 5:50 AM

Foe

by Anonymousreply 599July 11, 2023 5:50 AM

Brat Legz

by Anonymousreply 600July 11, 2023 5:50 AM

Peppa Pig, bitches!

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by Anonymousreply 601July 11, 2023 5:51 AM
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