Administrator Stan Posted July 16, 2023 Administrator Share Posted July 16, 2023 52 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Hopefully Alcaraz gets good competition from the likes of Ruud, Rune, Sinner in the long term because as soon as he's bagged another handful of grand slams over the next 3 years he'll be the one who we all say is boring for dominating . Nothing against Djokovic (or Nadal or Federer) but it's long overdue for one of the "next gen" players to prise the torch out of the hands of the old big three. Agreed. I can see Sinner or Rune being his biggest competition. I hope there is variety but there's something likeable about Alcaraz. Like there has been with Nadal and Federer so their dominance didn't become boring or unwanted. They were respected. There's just something dislikeable about Djokovic. Maybe it's his on-court persona and the reactions he showed like today - the racket smash, the moaning, the petulance. It felt right that today was the day for the torch to be passed over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, RandoEFC said: Hopefully Alcaraz gets good competition from the likes of Ruud, Rune, Sinner in the long term because as soon as he's bagged another handful of grand slams over the next 3 years he'll be the one who we all say is boring for dominating . Nothing against Djokovic (or Nadal or Federer) but it's long overdue for one of the "next gen" players to prise the torch out of the hands of the old big three. I don't see much competition after Djokovic? He might have an easy run at racking up load of slams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, JoshBRFC said: I’m confused? You can’t see his feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted July 28, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 28, 2023 She could be the next rising star in German tennis! I heard about her for the first time a few weeks ago, and it looks like she's on the right path! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted August 8, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2023 Caroline Wozniacki is back after 3 years and eight months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Tommy said: Caroline Wozniacki is back after 3 years and eight months! She is an excellent tennis player, I am glad to see her back playing professionally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted August 17, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 17, 2023 What the hell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 7 hours ago, Tommy said: What the hell? I am sorry, but that's just hilarious. Out of all the ways a person would want to distract a tennis player, making a bee buzzing sound is just ridiculous. She has no shame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted September 9, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 9, 2023 19 year old Coco Gauff wins the US Open, and with that, her first Grand Slam! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I just watched Gauff defeat Sabalenka in the US Open final in 3 sets. Gauff has been excellent during this tournament and deserved the win. But you have to feel for Sabalenka, with the 24,000 crowd all cheering Gauff on with every point she won. They were literally cheering and screaming with joy with every point that Gauff won, while sounding disappointed when Sabalenka won her points. That must be extremely off putting, when two top tennis players are so closely matched. The crowd are in very close proximity to the players, so their cheering must be deafening. I think the US players definitely have an advantage in that sense. It was the same in Sabalenka's last game against Keys, another US tennis player, except Sabalenka managed to beat her. Congratulations to Gauff though, she looks like a great tennis player, she pulls off some great shots and has the power in her serves as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted September 10, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted September 10, 2023 Medvedev just bottled the second set against a struggling Djokovic so I'm off to bed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machado Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Tennis is a bit in the mud isn't it? The GOAT debate is settled I suppose. No competition other than Alcaraz but nevermind that. The GOAT of doing the split, the GOAT of the victim complex, and the GOAT of the inability to get neutral crowds on his side. Ah, and the GOAT of every statistic in tennis you can think of, but that one doesn't build a legacy. No thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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quickeyg Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 12/09/2023 at 06:55, Machado said: Tennis is a bit in the mud isn't it? The GOAT debate is settled I suppose. No competition other than Alcaraz but nevermind that. The GOAT of doing the split, the GOAT of the victim complex, and the GOAT of the inability to get neutral crowds on his side. Ah, and the GOAT of every statistic in tennis you can think of, but that one doesn't build a legacy. No thanks. Surpass Mrs Court and call it a day. Nothing else to prove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted October 21, 2023 Moderator Share Posted October 21, 2023 Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Without doubt the greatest ever moment in tennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted January 24 Moderator Share Posted January 24 Zverev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Michael Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 There is an epic semi-final going on at the French Open, as Sinner leads Alcaraz by 2 sets to 1 set, while Alcaraz is leading on serve 5-4 in the 4th set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Alcaraz won the 4th set and we are now into the 5th set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) Carlos Alcaraz shows guts and some great play to win the 5th set and the match against Sinner. Alcaraz beats Sinner 2-6 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3 in a draining 5 set match and so Alcaraz advances to the final of the French Open where he will play either Ruud or Zverev. Edited June 7 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Zverev is leading Ruud by 2 sets to 1 set and Zverev is up a break in the 4th set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Medvedev is leading Sinner by 2 sets to 1 set in their quarter-final match at Wimbledon. Sinner was a favourite to win the competition this year but he's in grave danger of getting knocked out by the Russian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Medvedev beat Sinner in 5 sets in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 10 Administrator Share Posted July 10 Good match between Musetti & Fritz earlier. Djokovic wouldn't have minded it going to 5 sets while he gets a bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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