Jeff Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 42 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Well he just blew that 4th set ! Kickback kiss of death 😂. Alcaraz from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, Jeff said: Kickback kiss of death 😂. Alcaraz from here Yeah he just won ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Inspiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I didn't expect to be waking up and watching the final set live! The TV studio team had all effed off to bed leaving Marcus Buckland on his own to wrap up. At least we didn't have to listen to Tim y'know Henman but, on the flip side, there was no Annabel Knightley to cheer up my morning. Tiafoe got his wish (as stated in his post-match interview) that the Sinner v Alcaraz match would be long and late! 5:15 on the match clock is amazing but a 3am finish time doesn't do the players any favours. Carlito is maybe young, fit and vibrant enough to make a game of it on Friday but there's no doubt that Tiafoe is going in with a massive advantage. Logic would say that it should be the second semi-final scheduled so there's every chance that Alcaraz will have played three successive matches going into the wee small hours. With the American crowd getting behind their home-grown favourite, I fear the dice are slightly loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: I didn't expect to be waking up and watching the final set live! The TV studio team had all effed off to bed leaving Marcus Buckland on his own to wrap up. At least we didn't have to listen to Tim y'know Henman but, on the flip side, there was no Annabel Knightley to cheer up my morning. Tiafoe got his wish (as stated in his post-match interview) that the Sinner v Alcaraz match would be long and late! 5:15 on the match clock is amazing but a 3am finish time doesn't do the players any favours. Carlito is maybe young, fit and vibrant enough to make a game of it on Friday but there's no doubt that Tiafoe is going in with a massive advantage. Logic would say that it should be the second semi-final scheduled so there's every chance that Alcaraz will have played three successive matches going into the wee small hours. With the American crowd getting behind their home-grown favourite, I fear the dice are slightly loaded. Its scheduled for 8 pm. It was ludicrous that the match started so late. What the hell is that about ? I assume is due to television coverage for the East of the USA too ? I woke up and like you was surprised it was still on. Looked a great match. I like Carlos. Been some criticism on Twitter that hes arrogant and cocky. I cant see it. I just see a confident young guy having the time of his life. The future of tennis is looking good if there is a Sinner / Alcatraz rivalry. Plus some of the other young guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Its scheduled for 8 pm. It was ludicrous that the match started so late. What the hell is that about ? I assume is due to television coverage for the East of the USA too ? I woke up and like you was surprised it was still on. Looked a great match. I like Carlos. Been some criticism on Twitter that hes arrogant and cocky. I cant see it. I just see a confident young guy having the time of his life. The future of tennis is looking good if there is a Sinner / Alcatraz rivalry. Plus some of the other young guns. Unlike Wimbledon, where your ticket on centre court gets you your seat for the day, Flushing Meadows show courts are sold in two sessions, afternoon and evening. After the afternoon session, they empty the stadium before letting folk with evening tix in (although it's possible to hide in the bogs between sessions). The earliest that the first evening match starts will be about 7.15. Even if its a shocker of a bursds match, the second match won't start before about 8:30/45. By my reckoning, Ashe was lying empty for a couple of hours between 5 and 7 last night. They couldn't introduce flexibility to start the evening session earlier as it's tailored to catching the post- work crowd. If Pegula had forced a deciding set, they'd have still motored on with the chaps after it. Mental to think that they might have been playing at that standard at 4 in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 16 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Unlike Wimbledon, where your ticket on centre court gets you your seat for the day, Flushing Meadows show courts are sold in two sessions, afternoon and evening. After the afternoon session, they empty the stadium before letting folk with evening tix in (although it's possible to hide in the bogs between sessions). The earliest that the first evening match starts will be about 7.15. Even if its a shocker of a bursds match, the second match won't start before about 8:30/45. By my reckoning, Ashe was lying empty for a couple of hours between 5 and 7 last night. They couldn't introduce flexibility to start the evening session earlier as it's tailored to catching the post- work crowd. If Pegula had forced a deciding set, they'd have still motored on with the chaps after it. Mental to think that they might have been playing at that standard at 4 in the morning. I know it’s crazy . Amazing crowd and New York is just wonderful ! I loved it when I visited . “ it was more than the movies “ as the old queen Quentin Crisp declared when he emigrated there in 1981 . Think he was 72 or something ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Brit v Brit kicking off in the doubles final at 5pm. Followed by the Khachanov v Ruud SF with Carlito v Tiafoe teeing off not before midnight our time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Brit v Brit kicking off in the doubles final at 5pm. Followed by the Khachanov v Ruud SF with Carlito v Tiafoe teeing off not before midnight our time. I’ll be watching the Tiafoe v Alcaraz . Should be a good battle . Happy if either way , though Frances back story is inspiring so would be a great achievement if he won the whole thing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 On 08/09/2022 at 14:43, I P Knightley said: Unlike Wimbledon, where your ticket on centre court gets you your seat for the day, Flushing Meadows show courts are sold in two sessions, afternoon and evening. After the afternoon session, they empty the stadium before letting folk with evening tix in (although it's possible to hide in the bogs between sessions). The earliest that the first evening match starts will be about 7.15. Even if its a shocker of a bursds match, the second match won't start before about 8:30/45. By my reckoning, Ashe was lying empty for a couple of hours between 5 and 7 last night. They couldn't introduce flexibility to start the evening session earlier as it's tailored to catching the post- work crowd. If Pegula had forced a deciding set, they'd have still motored on with the chaps after it. Mental to think that they might have been playing at that standard at 4 in the morning. Apparently tickets for the Sabalenka v Swistek match were as low as $30 . Not a lot of interest . No wonder , some of the ladies singles are over in under an hour whereas the mens are epics ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Swiatek wins the women's title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 8 hours ago, neilnunb said: Swiatek wins the women's title. Yeah it was a lacklustre final really , with Ons only playing really well in bits . Disappointing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 http://www.hesgoal.com/news/Tennis US Open_CH_HD.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) No much impartiality from tiger Tim “ fingers crossed “ it’s his day ( Alcatraz) I agree though . Straight sets Edited September 11, 2022 by JudyJudyJudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Swiatek was always going to win the WTA side. Called it way back. I've royally ****ed my predictions on the men's side, constantly backing Ruud to fall. Looked like Carlos was going to win this comfortably at one stage but good to see Ruud likely pick up this second set. Still think Alcaraz wins though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Quite emphatic that second set actually. Game on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Oh my ! Some very high standard rallies ! Great play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) No messing about in this match. Just getting on with playing. Nadal v Djokovic would be 3 hours by now to get to 3rd set. Edited September 11, 2022 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, jonesy said: I'm cheering on Ruud. Mainly because I like when the lassie in the red dress celebrates him getting a point. Lovely chesticles. Can’t say I noticed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 For those who are interested, Emma Raducanu is now 83rd in the WTA rankings, just two places above Harriet Dart in 85th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, jonesy said: Well done Alcaraz, deserved it, although Ruud played his part, too. This new lot are great, but they don't have the aura of invincibility that Federer, Djokovic and Nadal do/did. Not sure if that's a good thing. Can only be a good thing. More champions the better. Great as they were/are it can get a bit boring when ND, RN and RF won it . Andy and Stan were great when they throw a spanner in the works of the Tennis Triad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 3 hours ago, jonesy said: Well done Alcaraz, deserved it, although Ruud played his part, too. This new lot are great, but they don't have the aura of invincibility that Federer, Djokovic and Nadal do/did. Not sure if that's a good thing. It took those guys years to develop that aura though. By the age of 19 i think only Rafa had won anything. Medvedev will be all over Alcraz and the likes of Ruud, Zverev and Novak obviously will be targeting him as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: By the age of 19 i think only Rafa had won anything. Becker ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: It took those guys years to develop that aura though. By the age of 19 i think only Rafa had won anything. Medvedev will be all over Alcraz and the likes of Ruud, Zverev and Novak obviously will be targeting him as well. The sun hasnt set for Novak or for that matter Nadal. Both will be contenders next year . In fact both will be favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Becker ? I was talking about the Big 3 9 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: The sun hasnt set for Novak or for that matter Nadal. Both will be contenders next year . In fact both will be favourites. Definitely but i also think the next gen will step up and create new rivalries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: I was talking about the Big 3 Definitely but i also think the next gen will step up and create new rivalries. Ok Yes in the next few years there will be new rivalries Alcaraz v Sinner in particular. I dont really rate Rudd . Maybe he will be their Andy Murry to their Nadal / Novak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Alcaraz with his new found belief, will be unstoppable for a wee while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 6 hours ago, jonesy said: GB 1-1 USA - deciding doubles match with Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury. GB 1 set up. Great match so far. Why was his doubles specialist Brother not playing? Injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Looked a good atmosphere. Was on next door I managed not to see any of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 6 hours ago, ri Alban said: Why was his doubles specialist Brother not playing? Injury? The two doubles specialists in the team are both ranked higher than Jamie Murray, and have both won Grand Slam doubles recently too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 We went along yesterday and it was a really good day/night. Really good atmosphere and the energy levels were maintained til the very end. And just so good to be able to watch tennis of that quality up close. Dav Evans played well and was unlucky to lose a tight match. Cam Norrie started off playing like he had never held a racket but the way he fought back to win was THE highlight of the event for me. A pleasure to see Andy Murray, although in the doubles. Again, that tie could have gone either way. Got home at 2am. Utterly bizarre concept to have a tie starting at 10.30pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, PortyJambo said: The two doubles specialists in the team are both ranked higher than Jamie Murray, and have both won Grand Slam doubles recently too. Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Andy? No, Jamie. Skupski and Salisbury are both higher ranked doubles players than Jamie at the moment. They're actually #1 and #3 in double rankings. I do wonder why they didn't have Skupski and Salisbury playing together, rather then dropping Andy in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 The GOAT retires. Cheers Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, PortyJambo said: No, Jamie. Skupski and Salisbury are both higher ranked doubles players than Jamie at the moment. They're actually #1 and #3 in double rankings. I do wonder why they didn't have Skupski and Salisbury playing together, rather then dropping Andy in. I am going to suggest it came down to money. Huge excitement around the arena when Andy appeared and it would not have gone down well had he been overlooked, having been listed as a team member. Cynical, but i can see why they did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, PortyJambo said: No, Jamie. Skupski and Salisbury are both higher ranked doubles players than Jamie at the moment. They're actually #1 and #3 in double rankings. I do wonder why they didn't have Skupski and Salisbury playing together, rather then dropping Andy in. Why was Andy playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 The 3rd best player of all time retires. It has been a pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, New Town Loafer said: The 3rd best player of all time retires. It has been a pleasure. Oh, didn't realise Nadal had made an announcement. Edited September 15, 2022 by neilnunb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Oh, didn't realise Nadal had made an announcement Novax is still playing. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, ri Alban said: Novax is still playing. 🤷♂️ Yeah he's the GOAT, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, New Town Loafer said: Yeah he's the GOAT, mate. 🤣 please, just stop it. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Novax is still playing. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 1 minute ago, New Town Loafer said: Yeah he's the GOAT, mate. No he's not. Roger is. In his prime Roger and Pete Sampras would blitz Novax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ri Alban said: No he's not. Roger is. In his prime Roger and Pete Sampras would blitz Novax. Sampras? 🤣🤣🤣 seriously, behave. Sampras doesn't even have a career Grand Slam. Edited September 15, 2022 by neilnunb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just now, ri Alban said: 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, ri Alban said: No he's not. Roger is. In his prime Roger and Pete Sampras would blitz Novax. Haha! Okay, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 4 hours ago, PortyJambo said: No, Jamie. Skupski and Salisbury are both higher ranked doubles players than Jamie at the moment. They're actually #1 and #3 in double rankings. I do wonder why they didn't have Skupski and Salisbury playing together, rather then dropping Andy in. My thought, like Nookie's, is that Leon Smith was afraid to drop Andy in front of a home crowd. I'd have been interested to see how Skupski and Salisbury fared against Ram (#2) and Sock (no slouch in doubles who's won a handful of slams). Andy Murray is a more than capable doubles player and if either of our top two were injured, I think I'd rather see him in the team than Glasspool or other jobbing doubles specialists. It made no sense to send him in against the Yanks. In fact, I'd say it was poor captaincy to leave out a top 3 ranked doubles specialist who is leading the points race to the tour finals. Jamie's on the slide but If either Skupski or Salisbury were unavailable, I'd rather have used his experience for this tie. Farewell Roger. What a career and what a player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 3 hours ago, I P Knightley said: My thought, like Nookie's, is that Leon Smith was afraid to drop Andy in front of a home crowd. I'd have been interested to see how Skupski and Salisbury fared against Ram (#2) and Sock (no slouch in doubles who's won a handful of slams). Andy Murray is a more than capable doubles player and if either of our top two were injured, I think I'd rather see him in the team than Glasspool or other jobbing doubles specialists. It made no sense to send him in against the Yanks. In fact, I'd say it was poor captaincy to leave out a top 3 ranked doubles specialist who is leading the points race to the tour finals. Jamie's on the slide but If either Skupski or Salisbury were unavailable, I'd rather have used his experience for this tie. Farewell Roger. What a career and what a player! Would the crowd not have preferred a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 7 hours ago, neilnunb said: Oh, didn't realise Nadal had made an announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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