Anyone else watching this tennis match?

[BobD]

The French Open is on NBC right now. Djokovic vs Nadal. These guys are good! Some of the volleys have been amazing.

 

[RyCo1983]

Meh. haha
Not a sport I can stand watching for 5 minutes on the tube...LOVE playing it though.

 

[BobD]

Meh. haha
Not a sport I can stand watching for 5 minutes on the tube...LOVE playing it though.

I don't usually watch either but these guys are prety F'n good.

 

[irishog77]

What's the count up to on Nadal's butt picks so far?

 

[RyCo1983]

They are THE BEST.
Still can't keep my attention!

 

[dshans]

What's the count up to on Nadal's butt picks so far?

Pretty dang high, that's for sure. Maybe they could punch up a blur/pixelation in the control room any time they see his left hand headed toward his backside.

 

[BobD]

What's the count up to on Nadal's butt picks so far?

Pretty dang high, that's for sure. Maybe they could punch up a blur/pixelation in the control room any time they see his left hand headed toward his backside.

I wonder if Jade can get us betting odds on that?

 

[RyCo1983]

I wonder if Jade can get us betting odds on that?

Reps.
Still chuckling.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

That final yesterday was one for the ages. Not as good as Nadal v Federer in 2008 but it was very good.

Djokovic may finally have a challenger. Or the torch was passed and he becomes the challenger. The US Open should be very interesting.

 

[NorthDakota]

That final yesterday was one for the ages. Not as good as Nadal v Federer in 2008 but it was very good.

Djokovic may finally have a challenger. Or the torch was passed and he becomes the challenger. The US Open should be very interesting.

The younger guys should be embarrassed to have allowed Roger, Novak, and Nadal rule the roost for so long.

The Spanish kid yesterday was very good.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

That final yesterday was one for the ages. Not as good as Nadal v Federer in 2008 but it was very good.

Djokovic may finally have a challenger. Or the torch was passed and he becomes the challenger. The US Open should be very interesting.

The match was over as soon as Djokovic missed that desperation lob from Carlos into the net in the fifth set. It was definitely a great match. I can't remember the last time I saw Djokovic have that many unforced errors, but it's really a credit to Alcaraz: he played the style of tennis that Djokovic used for so long: incredible defensive tennis, which frustrates opponents, mixed with aggression at the right moments. He was making it so difficult for Djokovic to hit winners past him, extending volleys and ultimately made less errors than Djokovic, particularly in the 2nd, 3rd and final sets.

His risky uses of the drop shots, especially how deep he was playing, was incredible. I've enjoyed watching Djokovic's dominance, I expect he'll get to 25 majors before he calls it quits, but I think we've just witnessed the beginning of Carlos Alcaraz's reign.

Agree that the US Open is going to be very fun, especially if there's a rematch in the final.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

The match was over as soon as Djokovic missed that desperation lob from Carlos into the net in the fifth set. It was definitely a great match. I can't remember the last time I saw Djokovic have that many unforced errors, but it's really a credit to Alcaraz: he played the style of tennis that Djokovic used for so long: incredible defensive tennis, which frustrates opponents, mixed with aggression at the right moments. He was making it so difficult for Djokovic to hit winners past him, extending volleys and ultimately made less errors than Djokovic, particularly in the 2nd, 3rd and final sets.

His risky uses of the drop shots, especially how deep he was playing, was incredible. I've enjoyed watching Djokovic's dominance, I expect he'll get to 25 majors before he calls it quits, but I think we've just witnessed the beginning of Carlos Alcaraz's reign.

Agree that the US Open is going to be very fun, especially if there's a rematch in the final.

Alcaraz just turned 20 in May. He's going to start a run of dominance shortly from the looks of things. He seems to be a combination of some of the recent greats in terms of strengths.

I didn't think his serve was particularly strong overall even with all the aces. Imagine what his US Open could look like with a more consistent serve.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Alcaraz just turned 20 in May. He's going to start a run of dominance shortly from the looks of things. He seems to be a combination of some of the recent greats in terms of strengths.

I didn't think his serve was particularly strong overall even with all the aces. Imagine what his US Open could look like with a more consistent serve.

I hope Djokovic can remain elite for another 2 years or so, because I think these two could have quite a rivalry for the forseable future until he hangs up the racket.

I don't see any other challenger to Alcaraz, I agree. What he was able to do to Medvedev in the semi-final was incredible. 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, against the #3 player in the world. There's a major gap at the top, which will only widen further when Djokociv retires.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Joker didn't serve well at all. 2 aces is pathetic.
Alcaraz served great. There were games where he didn't miss a first serve.

Alcaraz got lucky that a couple of desperation shots that would float out 90% of the time was going to land, causing Joker to have to hit awkward shots at critical times. If Joker let's the one land in the fifth on break point, he basically has a server at midcourt. Rotten luck on those points.

I kept waiting for Joker to wrong foot him. Somebody that fast and has great anticipation has to be wrong footed consistently. It's very uncomfortable physically and takes away your anticipation.

I'm guessing Joker thought he would get tired(drag him out in deep water and drown him as he usually does)but he didn't. Probably because two of those sets were 6-1 throw aways.

This match was set point away from Joker winning in straights if he wins that point in the tiebreaker.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Dunno if anyone caught that Cincinnati final last night but it was another epic bout between Alcarez and Djokovic, with Joker barely edging the young star.

I'm sure this is a preview of the U.S. Final next month. I truly hope it is. These two are going to be quite the story to follow until Joker hangs it up.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

US Open should be absolutely lit. Hoping for a few upsets.

Christopher Eubanks should have the backing of the crowd.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Glad that Djokovic gets to compete this year.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Glad that Djokovic gets to compete this year.

Agreed. That makes his major and grand slam record even more bewildering considering he's not only had to battle injuries like any other tennis great throughout his career, but he's also overcome non-injury related absences. NOT interested in getting political at all, but especially in 2021-22, it seemed to lack total common sense to not allow a singles tennis player to compete in the most non-contact sport on the planet.

I'm sure he'll get a warm reception this year in NY.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

US Open: Who is Ben Shelton? The 20-year-old carrying home men's singles hopes at Flushing Meadows

Ben Shelton is carrying the hopes of a first American winner in the US Open mens singles since 2003 after reaching the semi-finals of this years tournament at the age of 20; watch all of the action from this years US Open live on Sky Sports

www.skysports.com

Djokovic up next for the 20 year old.

An Alcaraz vs Shelton Final would be outstanding.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

US Open: Who is Ben Shelton? The 20-year-old carrying home men's singles hopes at Flushing Meadows

Ben Shelton is carrying the hopes of a first American winner in the US Open mens singles since 2003 after reaching the semi-finals of this years tournament at the age of 20; watch all of the action from this years US Open live on Sky Sports

www.skysports.com

Djokovic up next for the 20 year old.

An Alcaraz vs Shelton Final would be outstanding.

I was really impressed with him last night against Tiafoe. I wasn't too familiar with him, but he's got a ton of talent and I think he's going to continue to ascend the ranks, regardless of what happens against Djokovic. he's going to give Djoker all he can handle, though.

His service game is very impressive.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Moderna trending on Twitter LOL

 

[TorontoGold]

"keep politics out of sports"

 

[Sea Turtle]

NOVAK

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

He's something else. But I'm disappointed we didn't get a rematch from Wimbledon/Cincinnati Open. Kudos to Medvedev for a brilliant semi-final

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Fritz is such a streaky player. Dude looks unbeatable at times when things are going good but just looks like he folds mentally at the first sign of trouble in grand slams.

Looks like he'll make the semi-final after a rough third set and shaky start to the fourth, but he had that match in a strangle hold before slipping up a bit.

Hoping he or Shelton can break through and win a major, but Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz will have something to say about it, as always.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

No.

 

[fightingirish26]

Fritz is such a streaky player. Dude looks unbeatable at times when things are going good but just looks like he folds mentally at the first sign of trouble in grand slams.

Looks like he'll make the semi-final after a rough third set and shaky start to the fourth, but he had that match in a strangle hold before slipping up a bit.

Hoping he or Shelton can break through and win a major, but Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz will have something to say about it, as always.

Sinner got a get out of jail free card yesterday. Hoping shelton can pull it off tomorrow.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Sinner got a get out of jail free card yesterday. Hoping shelton can pull it off tomorrow.

Seriously did, huge break for him, but he's been on an unbelievable run the past year and change. I think it will motivate him knowing he didn't play his best and got lucky, and he'll be locked in. Obviously rooting for Shelton, he's an exciting young player, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

No.

Too busy getting jacked up at the Irsay Y to watch tennis, we get it.

 

[2013Irish]

Fritz is such a streaky player. Dude looks unbeatable at times when things are going good but just looks like he folds mentally at the first sign of trouble in grand slams.

Looks like he'll make the semi-final after a rough third set and shaky start to the fourth, but he had that match in a strangle hold before slipping up a bit.

Hoping he or Shelton can break through and win a major, but Sinner, Djokovic and Alcaraz will have something to say about it, as always.

On paper, this seems as good a chance as ever for Shelton to beat Sinner.