Tennis Discussion Thread • Page 3

Ugh, if Novak can rally because of a rain delay...

 

Normally I'd agree, but maybe a little less so here. It's hard to say someone doesn't deserve it if they win 3 straight sets.

 

Think you might've misunderstood me. Was hoping Querrey could keep momentum. I love to see Americans pull off upsets.

Edit: Just kidding. Figured out what you meant.

 

Djokovic out!!!

 

This is probably Federer's best chance to win a slam in a couple years.

 

It's Murray's to lose from here. No excuses. Big favourite now.

 

I think Federer will have some trouble. Hasn't played a lot of tennis this year.

 

Next round against Cilic/Nishikori will probably be his toughest until the final, barring any extreme circumstances. Maybe if he faces Raonic in the semis.

 

This Kerber/Halep match is of a fantastic standard. Come on, Angelique!

 

Venus is timeless at Wimbledon.

 

Man, what an awesome comeback for Roger. I watched him get dominated those first two sets, saw him win the third, but then I had to go to work. I am bummed I didn't get to see him pull it off.

Too bad there won't be an American in the semi's yet again.

 

I missed the Federer match, I'm so mad.

I really hope he can pull this off one last time.

 

I left when he was down two sets, then a little bit later I get a "ARE YOU WATCHING THIS?!" text and got so pissed at myself.

 

I watched it the whole way through and honestly felt nauseous and physically ill with nerves from that third set onwards. When he served that ace to win the match it was just complete and utter euphoria - totally worth staying up until 2am for.

Hopefully Kerber can get through tonight!

 

That was easily Serena's best performance since last year's Wimbledon. Wow.

 

Kerber looked decent today, but I don't see her upsetting Serena after their performances today.

Venus's run this year was very inspiring. Wish she could've made the final. Cherishing whatever we have left in her career greatly.

 

The public perception was that the Australian Open was Serena's to lose, nobody thought Angelique would even be able to take a set off of her, and yet she caused the upset. Feels a bit like deja vu at the moment - Kerber to do it again.

 

Serena got 22! I heard it was a nearly perfect match from both, so looking forward to going back and watching it (I was on the road during the match). Watching the doubles final now.

 

Man, I can see Raonic lose this set 6-0

It was a fantastic match.

 

Yeah. I was texting a buddy and said "6-1 to Andy."

I got to watch a replay. Truly was world class level from both. Kerber and Muguruza should be a great rivalry once Serena retires.

 

I'm not sure I expected Raonic to win this match, but I was hoping it would be better than it has been so far. He's been about a step behind, even though he's kept it close, all match long.

 

Honestly, this is one of the most boring matches I've seen in a long time. And with a score line like 6-4 7-6 2-2 it really shouldn't be boring at all. If this is a glimpse into post- Big Four tennis, I don't like it.

 

I don't remember the last slam final that felt this one sided, and dragged on like this. I mean, even the years of prime Nadal at Roland Garros when you knew he was a borderline guaranteed win, at least felt competitive for a while before he pulled away.

 

So, who emerges and saves tennis post-big 4?

Only three players in the top 20 are younger than Raonic, and he's already 25.

Thiem is 22, Kyrgios is 21, and Tomic (lol) is 23.

Unless someone completely comes out of nowhere and makes a huge leap, I don't know who could start contending.

 

This is basically what a Williams sisters final would look like on the men's side. I love them, but after 2002, their head-to-heads were a chore.