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re: The Unofficial 2018 US Open Thread

Posted on 9/5/18 at 8:18 am to
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 9/5/18 at 8:18 am to
He throws a few drop shots in here and there, but definitely needs more of a basic slice. Props to him for being able to mash it out there for five hours. I think Rafa will handle Delpo in four. Delpo is hitting a solid drive backhand now, but still not able to crack it enough to beat Rafa. Rafa will work him over with the slice, too.

I'm dying at the O-T thread on this broad. Of course, the internet creeps have figured out this chick is an instagram queen or something. The internet is a scary place.

Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
83708 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 8:22 am to
oh my word, that's a waste of a perfectly cooked chicken tender
Posted by RedHawk
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2007
9642 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 9:41 am to
So the US Open is now almost the French Open. After last night I'm convinced of that.
Posted by BigPapiDoesItAgain
Amérique du Nord
Member since Nov 2009
3468 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 10:35 am to
quote:

Nothing separated those guys tonight

Or perhaps just one thing - that Rafa Nadal might just be the mentally toughest athlete ever to step between the lines in any sport. Seriously to beat him you have to pry the racquet from his cold dead hands. Who gets bagled in the first set and comes back to win in 5 like that?

And as much as I like to see Rafa mash, I love the way he moves on the ball and makes volleys. A thing of beauty.
Posted by TotesMcGotes
New York, New York
Member since Mar 2009
27900 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 11:33 am to
If the US Open courts are slow, I imagine it’s because name brand American players largely wanted it that that way.

Flushing used to run their courts down because Roddick wanted them fast.
Posted by little billy
Orange County, CA
Member since May 2015
8469 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 12:02 pm to
quote:

American players


What's missing from the top 10 ATP rankings?



Granted Isner is at 11 but I don't think he would want slower courts

Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
68132 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 12:05 pm to
People will use Isner as some evidence the courts aren't playing slower, but I actually think he doesn't mind that. His serve is so huge he gets aces, anyway, and high bounces give him time to set up shop. It's the reason he took Rafa to five at RG and Soderling made two finals.
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
111211 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 1:11 pm to
Mike said the courts are playing as slow or slower than clay


It’s just a joke what the ATP and pro tennis has done to neuter the game
Posted by quail man
New York, NY
Member since May 2010
41249 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 3:29 pm to
Marin needs to get his shite together
Posted by RedHawk
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2007
9642 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 3:31 pm to
quote:

It’s just a joke what the ATP and pro tennis has done to neuter the game


Going to get someone killed out there. I love long rallys as much as anyone, but there is no way that can be healthy for the players playing like that in five set matches.
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
83708 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 4:28 pm to
nishikori on the cusp
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
6898 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 4:31 pm to
Wow Chilly about to win 10+ more points and lose the match.

Joker smiling again.
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
83708 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 4:33 pm to
nole needs his revenge for the 2014 uso semi
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
6898 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 4:45 pm to
Posted by quail man
New York, NY
Member since May 2010
41249 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 4:46 pm to
Let’s gooooooo
Posted by quail man
New York, NY
Member since May 2010
41249 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 4:59 pm to
frick
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
6898 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 5:10 pm to
Imagine dropping a couple grand for good seats for Novak-Fed QF and getting Millman.
Posted by little billy
Orange County, CA
Member since May 2015
8469 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 5:22 pm to
I actually have a little doubt that Fed gave 100% in the 4th set breaker. I think there might have been a part of him that both wanted to just get off the court and also didn't want to get smoked by Novak.
Posted by BamaCoaster
God's Gulf
Member since Apr 2016
6988 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 5:40 pm to
I just put $20 on Millman to win.
Pays out $225.
Do I have a shot?
Posted by BayouBengals03
lsu14always
Member since Nov 2007
99999 posts
Posted on 9/5/18 at 6:08 pm to
quote:

We will never see another grand slam won by a player with a 1-hand backhand.

I could throw in a bunch of disclaimers, but then it would lose a lot of the boldness. And it's not a dig at any particular player. It's just how I see the game changing.

Thiem's performance this tournament change your opinion at all on this?
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