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re: Tennis 2019 -- The Unofficial Non-GS Thread
Posted on 5/8/19 at 8:44 pm to Bunk Moreland
Posted on 5/8/19 at 8:44 pm to Bunk Moreland
Yeah, that was my guess. Also, Kyrgios and Opelka (and maybe some other big servers) didn't play MC so that could be a factor as well.
ETA: The difference between the pre-bounce and post-bounce speeds and what that means exactly is above my intelligence level.
ETA: The difference between the pre-bounce and post-bounce speeds and what that means exactly is above my intelligence level.
This post was edited on 5/8/19 at 8:47 pm
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Posted on 5/9/19 at 12:54 am to bayoucracka
Looking at 3 dogs tonight.
I can't figure out why Kei is an underdog to Stan, and Zverev is a favorite based only on his name at this point.
That Fed/Monfils line is just absurd. Just have to decide if I want to play the +300 or maybe +4 Games. I'll probably do both.
I can't figure out why Kei is an underdog to Stan, and Zverev is a favorite based only on his name at this point.
That Fed/Monfils line is just absurd. Just have to decide if I want to play the +300 or maybe +4 Games. I'll probably do both.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 2:26 am to bayoucracka
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I'm sure you could make an argument for someone who reached greater heights, but lacked the consistency. Maybe someone who made a few slam finals, or won a few Masters, or both.
I have a soft spot for Marcelo Rios. He definitely fails the longevity test miserably, but that guy was an artist with the racquet. He might be my all-time favorite player to watch.
Rios v. Chang -- 1997 US Open
Rios v. Agassi -- 2002 Miami
Posted on 5/9/19 at 2:28 am to Sandtrap
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Ferrer seems a lot like Michael Chang. A grinder who just consistently gets the ball back, but doesn’t have any rest good weapons.
Not a bad comparison. Some differences, of course. Chang is probably legitimately 5'5". He's small. But he was craaaaazy quick. If we're talking pure court coverage, Chang is right there in the conversation with Borg and Rafa.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 2:30 am to bayoucracka
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He had a hell of a run for a 5'9 guy with very little shot-making ability. His career shows how much you can achieve with consistency, stamina, and mental strength.
I completely agree with this, to be clear. He really wasn't inordinately talented either on the athleticism side or the shotmaking side and yet damn he had a hell of a career, and made himself a shipload of money just outworking and outgrinding folks.
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 2:31 am
Posted on 5/9/19 at 2:40 am to Bunk Moreland
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Here is some nerd material for you. Yellow line is Madrid. Red line is Monte Carlo.
Why didn't they do the comparison for balls with the same pre-bounce speed? That would be a bit more useful.
ETA: or is that supposed an average/composite graph?
ETA2: is it time for MV to find another 250 page physics dissertation to post?
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 2:44 am
Posted on 5/9/19 at 2:50 am to MidnightVibe
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ETA2: is it time for MV to find another 250 page physics dissertation to post?
Couldn't find anything directly on point, but a general article on tennis ball aerodynamics and then an article on the effect of altitude on the flight of baseballs.
LINK
LINK
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 2:51 am
Posted on 5/9/19 at 2:52 am to bayoucracka
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I can't figure out why Kei is an underdog to Stan
Me either. I think I'm gonna make a play on that one.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 6:31 am to MidnightVibe
Wiki has Chang at 5’9” also.
Dem thighs tho...
Dem thighs tho...
Posted on 5/9/19 at 6:34 am to bayoucracka
This was probably the best-timed live bet I’ve ever made.
He was down 6-4, 3-1 then reeled off 5 games.
I’m sure he’ll lose 13-11 in a tiebreaker in true Cilic fashion.
He was down 6-4, 3-1 then reeled off 5 games.
I’m sure he’ll lose 13-11 in a tiebreaker in true Cilic fashion.
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 6:41 am
Posted on 5/9/19 at 9:17 am to bayoucracka
Fed is playing... Really well.
Eta: Fed is playing like crap and actually looks tired.
Eta: Fed is playing like crap and actually looks tired.
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 10:26 am
Posted on 5/9/19 at 9:18 am to bayoucracka
Murray/Soares only at -140 with Tsitsipas playing a match right before.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 11:07 am to Kingpenm3
ugh monfils had smug on the ropes a few times
even was up a break in the last set
ugh
even was up a break in the last set
ugh
Posted on 5/9/19 at 12:02 pm to bayoucracka
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Wiki has Chang at 5’9” also.
5'9"? Lol. Did he get to stand on stairs during the measurement?
5'5" might be generous.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 12:04 pm to MidnightVibe
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Me either. I think I'm gonna make a play on that one.
I hate myself.
Funk it. I"m gonna put every single penny in my 5D account on Rafa at -1600.
Please don't ask how many pennies that is. I'm a bit embarrassed.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 12:08 pm to Kingpenm3
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Fed is playing... Really well.
Eta: Fed is playing like crap and actually looks tired.
The combination of these two lines doesn't surprise me. Fed will still look amazing -- even on dirt -- until someone makes hm grind. At which point he'll promptly morph into shankerer.
The question is how many guys can make him grind? I'm not exactly sure what the number is, but the next guy is in that subset.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 12:09 pm to MidnightVibe
Come on, Alex. Team Chopped Steak needs you. You're better than this.
Posted on 5/9/19 at 6:18 pm to MidnightVibe
What do y’all think of Federer +175 tomorrow???
Posted on 5/9/19 at 9:19 pm to GeauxHouston
what a day tomorrow
Djok vs Cilic
Zverev v Tsitsi
Fed v Thiem
Nadal v Wawrinka
Set your DVRs
Djok vs Cilic
Zverev v Tsitsi
Fed v Thiem
Nadal v Wawrinka
Set your DVRs
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 5/9/19 at 9:50 pm to emanresu
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what a day tomorrow
!!!!!! Wow
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