Tennis

[The Bear]

Is it just me that finds 5 set tennis boring? 

 

It's only the men and only at Grand Slams. But I don't want to sit for 3-5 hours watching one match. It might be value for money for the people actually there, but christ it's dull sometimes, particularly when you have evenly matched players going to tiebreaks more often than not. 

 

Put it back to 3 sets same as the girls IMO. 

[rachhere]

4 minutes ago, The Bear said:

Is it just me that finds 5 set tennis boring? 

 

It's only the men and only at Grand Slams. But I don't want to sit for 3-5 hours watching one match. It might be value for money for the people actually there, but christ it's dull sometimes, particularly when you have evenly matched players going to tiebreaks more often than not. 

 

Put it back to 3 sets same as the girls IMO. 

You are definitely not alone in thinking that, but I am of completely the opposite persuasion. Unless it’s just two big servers firing aces at each other, in which case I am less into it

[Super_horns]

6 minutes ago, The Bear said:

Is it just me that finds 5 set tennis boring? 

 

It's only the men and only at Grand Slams. But I don't want to sit for 3-5 hours watching one match. It might be value for money for the people actually there, but christ it's dull sometimes, particularly when you have evenly matched players going to tiebreaks more often than not. 

 

Put it back to 3 sets same as the girls IMO. 

Maybe if it’s just serve  all the time but there can be classics.

[Nalis]

Claire Balding has to be the most cringe presenter around

[Lionator]

It would be pretty funny if the Belarusian wins the women’s and the Russian wins the men’s. Imagine Kate handing over the trophies. 

[Super_horns]

6 minutes ago, Lionator said:

It would be pretty funny if the Belarusian wins the women’s and the Russian wins the men’s. Imagine Kate handing over the trophies. 

It’s something Wimbledon are worried about..

 

 

[Lionator]

3 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

It’s something Wimbledon are worried about..

 

 

Sabalenka is so sound, it would be disappointing if they couldn’t be mature about it (especially as Saba is not Russian) although I would understand why Svitolina may have issues. 

[Super_horns]

Seen the score .

 

Guess Vondrousova has just dominated and Svitolina has no answers .

[Lionator]

8 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

Seen the score .

 

Guess Vondrousova has just dominated and Svitolina has no answers .

Coming back into it now although probably too late! 
 

To be fair Svitolina has been walking a tightrope, there was always going to be one match too many. 

[StanSP]

Jabeur vs Vondrousova in the final. 

 

Jabeur beaten Rybakina and Sabalenka. Hope she wins the final. 

[Super_horns]

Great comeback by Jabeur.

Can she go one better this year!

Who was the last unseeded player to win the ladies title ?

[Jimothy]

37 minutes ago, Super_horns said:

Who was the last unseeded player to win the ladies title ?

Can't see it's ever happened in the ladies championship.

[Super_horns]

Djokovic is just so strong and powerful at the key moment.

Any bit of pressure or danger and he stuffs it out .

[AjcW]

No one sums up the unlikeable, unnaccessable, elite nature of tennis better than this absolute horror nonce.

Edited 14 July 2023 by AjcW

[StanSP]

29 minutes ago, AjcW said:

No one sums up the unlikeable, unnaccessable, elite nature of tennis better than this absolute horror nonce.

Who? 

[StanSP]

Just seen the 'hindrance' call against Djokovic. Very harsh! Never seen or heard of that before. 

 

Worse when you think of how much squealing and screaming plenty of other players do. 

[HybridFox]

Djokovic becoming the Verstappen of tennis. Getting a bit boring really. 

 

He'll end his career having broken all records but for me there was always this presence about Federer that was a joy to watch. Which for whatever reason, I just don't feel the same way with Djokovic.

[Super_horns]

Alcaraz been far too good really .

 

Dominated.

Edited 14 July 2023 by Super_horns

[AjcW]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

Who? 

The Serbian bellend 

[AjcW]

What’s the deal with Medvedev standing that deep? That’s a fairly tame serve pace wise, is it just because it’s so insanely accurate? 
 

what a shot to finish too  

[kingfox]

Great finish to what was a pretty dull match. 
 

The final that most Tennis fans wanted, fingers crossed Alcaraz doesn’t cramp against him this time.

[Jimothy]

21 minutes ago, AjcW said:

What’s the deal with Medvedev standing that deep? That’s a fairly tame serve pace wise, is it just because it’s so insanely accurate? 
 

what a shot to finish too  

He always stands deep. I think he does it so he's less likely to have to play a block return and instead can take a full swing at it. I agree though, he needs to adjust it for the less powerful serves and trust he can adjust his feet quick enough.

[Dr Marco]

Come On Carlos!

[Super_horns]

Hopefully Alcaraz Gracia can keep fit this time

[foxes_rule1978]

Great win but Djokovic wins in 4 for me, alcaraz will be an all time great no doubt but Djokovic is just ridiculous at the moment