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Point: Physicality.
Testosterone-inity?
Future of WTA: Black or / and Lesbian.
Here are last 25 Slam winners (chronological). How many can you spot from above categories? L stands for Lesbian and B stands for Black. Notice how more of them are bunching together in the end. 100 Justine Henin 2003 French Open 7 2004 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 2003, 2007 101 Anastasia ...
Medvedev will win it?
Chat thread.
Men's Singles Novak Djokovic Women's Singles Naomi Osaka Men's Doubles Ivan Dodig / Filip Polášek Women's Doubles Elise Mertens / Aryna Sabalenka Mixed Doubles Barbora Krejčíková / Rajeev Ram Live scores here. Completed matches here. Schedule of play here...
GARY LEE MOSER
Good catch.
Players who failed to reach world No. 1 rank but got to No. 2. How many you got?
World No. 2 Player Date reached Manuel Orantes Aug 23, 1973 Ken Rosewall Apr 30, 1975 Guillermo Vilas Arthur Ashe May 10, 1976 Michael Stich Nov 22, 1993 Goran Ivanišević Jul 4, 1994 Michael Chang Sep 9, 1996 Petr Korda Feb 2, 1998 Àlex Corretja Feb 1, 19...
Shouldn't Nadal be on this list? Isn't he the one who has been @ No. 2 the most? Oh, wait, I have a feeling I am missing something but can't out it figure right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Players who failed to reach world No. 1 rank but got to No. 2. How many you got?
World No. 2 Player Date reached Manuel Orantes Aug 23, 1973 Ken Rosewall Apr 30, 1975 Guillermo Vilas Arthur Ashe May 10, 1976 Michael Stich Nov 22, 1993 Goran Ivanišević Jul 4, 1994 Michael Chang Sep 9, 1996 Petr Korda Feb 2, 1998 Àlex Corretja Feb 1, 19...
Does Nadal winning last three straight years suggest some rats jumping the ship realizing No. 20 is GOING to get eclipsed?
What's that 'saluting to the rising sun' thingy?
Shouldn't you be disqualified to be a GOAT or even a near-GOAT if you have never won the Sportsmanship award - at least what 5 times? How about 'like totally' NEVER?????
Year Player ↓ ATP Sportsmanship Award ↓ 1977 Arthur Ashe 1978 Not given 1979 Stan Smith 1980 Jaime Fillol 1981 José Luis Clerc 1982 Steve Denton 1983 José Higueras 1984 Brian Gottfried 1985 Mats Wilander 1986 Yannick Noah 1987 Miloslav Mečíř 198...
Nadal has won four - THREE straight - years.............OVER Federer - meaning either Federer has turned less sportsmanlike in old age or Nadal has not.
That's despite Djokovic hugging the crap out of opponents at the net after the match with his hand over their necks while whispering obscenities about Federer and Nadal.
Shouldn't you be disqualified to be a GOAT or even a near-GOAT if you have never won the Sportsmanship award - at least what 5 times? How about 'like totally' NEVER?????
Year Player ↓ ATP Sportsmanship Award ↓ 1977 Arthur Ashe 1978 Not given 1979 Stan Smith 1980 Jaime Fillol 1981 José Luis Clerc 1982 Steve Denton 1983 José Higueras 1984 Brian Gottfried 1985 Mats Wilander 1986 Yannick Noah 1987 Miloslav Mečíř 198...
Is that the ONLY reason he has never won the Sportsmanship award - and never will?
https://www.tennisplanet.me/blog/2020/12/stefan-edberg-sportsmanship-award-nadal-closing-the-gap-with-federer.html
Djokovic's drop shot and lob combo other don’t 'employ' because it’s rude, belittling, derogatory or they just don't have the skill to pull it off?
Not even ONE player on the tour has the skill? Sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GARY MOSER
The ATP Tour is the top-level men's professional tennis circuit, administered by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The tour began in 1990, so all of the records listed here start at that time and are based on official ATP data.
Won #
1. Switzerland Roger Federer 1242
2. Spain Rafael Nadal 1002
3. Serbia Novak Djokovic 932
4. United States Pete Sampras 734
Spain David Ferrer
6. United States Andre Agassi 733
7. United Kingdom Andy Murray 676
8. Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych 640
9. Australia Lleyton Hewitt 616
10. United States Andy Roddick 612
Past records smashed, bludgeoned and crushed by Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.
Stat Past record Smashed to Slams 14 20 and counting (ac) Masters 17 36 ac Total weeks @ No. 1 286 310 Consecutive weeks @ No. 1 160 237 Most Slam finals 19 31 AO titles 4 8 FO titles 6 13 AO: No l...
More so, when Federer was the one with 'economical' style of play. Oh, forgot the PEDs angle!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will 'Slams won past age 30' forcibly insert itself into the criteria for determining GOAT status?
If Nadal wins say three more, he will be @ 9 compared to 4 for Federer. Think that could matter? It's possible.
So nice of them to clarify this is for active players - from OPEN ERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So Nadal has won as many Slams as Becker and Edberg (6) - AFTER age 30? One more and you have McEnroe and Wilander. Two more......
Titles # 1. Roger Federer 20 Rafael Nadal 3. Novak Djokovic 17 4. Pete Sampras 14 5. Björn Borg 11 6. Jimmy Connors 8 / Ivan Lendl Andre Agassi 9. John McEnroe 7 Mats Wilander
Here's more:
H2H against Nadal @ Roland Garros:
Federer: 0-6.
Djokovic: 1-7.
Why No. 13 from Nadal and his continued rampage @ Roland Garros is hurting Federer and Djokovic - big freaking time.
That MASSIVE asterisk they have on their Career Slam stat is gradually transforming into a state where the stat may be (already is?) completely deleted from their resume - once and for all - for TWO reasons: 1. You won when Nadal 'wasn't' there. 2. And when he was there, he not only humiliated y...
Bianca.
Tennis players who have officially admitted to being lesbian.
Alison van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen. Click here for more. Daily Mail Australian Tennis champion Sam Stosur reveals joy of being a mum with Liz Astling
And that's without inserting opening yourself to blatant and endless abuse. How many times has Nadal delayed coming to the baseline to receive his serve just to irritate him? How about Del Potro? Heck, everyone!!!!!
Could this be ONE reason why Federer is not an undisputed GOAT - by a continent? No, it's NOT Nadal.
In one word? Impatience? It’s possible. Can you think of anyone in the history of tennis who is as much in a hurry to finish the match, heck, every point, as Federer? Here are two exhibits for you: His serve. Last point is barely over and he is already ready to serve. Heck, you can at times sens...
Is Nadal the only one to dish a bagel to his TWO arched and straightened rivals - @ his 'Home' Slam?
Chat thread: 2020 Roland Garros.
SEMIFINAL: Djokovic (1) vs Tsitsipas (5). Nadal (2) vs Schwarzenegger (12). _____________________________________ Kenin (4) vs Kvitova (7). Swiatek vs Podoroska (Why not just make it Podorosko?????). ------------------------------------------------------------------ Completed matches here. Live ...
Draw keeps getting softer and softer for Nadal.
Chat thread: 2020 Roland Garros.
SEMIFINAL: Djokovic (1) vs Tsitsipas (5). Nadal (2) vs Schwarzenegger (12). _____________________________________ Kenin (4) vs Kvitova (7). Swiatek vs Podoroska (Why not just make it Podorosko?????). ------------------------------------------------------------------ Completed matches here. Live ...
Fabrice competing with Mirka and Clijsters (hair)? Geeeeezzzzz!!!!!!!!
Live at Roland-Garros #2 - Daily Show | Roland-Garros 2020.
Why is the draw (PDF) not being freaking updated?
https://fft-rg-site.cdn.prismic.io/fft-rg-site/50dfa49b-435e-4242-9970-8d98d3bc0393_Men_s_Singles_20200927215201.pdf
Chat thread: 2020 Roland Garros.
SEMIFINAL: Djokovic (1) vs Tsitsipas (5). Nadal (2) vs Schwarzenegger (12). _____________________________________ Kenin (4) vs Kvitova (7). Swiatek vs Podoroska (Why not just make it Podorosko?????). ------------------------------------------------------------------ Completed matches here. Live ...
Fognini out.
Five reasons Djokovic may be (should be?) hopeful of defeating Nadal @ 2020 FO.
At 2020 Rome Masters, Schwartzman defeated Nadal in straight sets - and Djokovic defeated Schwartzman in the final - in straight sets. That cannot be completely ignored - by both Nadal and Djokovic. Nadal hasn’t played on the tour for a long time. Djokovic has. Add Nadal’s history of needing A L...
Just one over 30?
Latest WTA ranking.
Rank Player Region Age Tournaments Played Points 1 -Ashleigh Barty Ashleigh BartyAshleigh Barty AUS 24 17 8717 2 -Simona Halep Simona HalepSimona Halep ROU 28 17 7255 3 -Naomi Osaka Naomi OsakaNaomi Osaka JPN 22 16 5780 4 -Karolina Pliskova Karo...
What the heck is Federer wearing?
Andy Roddick's emotional 2009 runners-up speech | Wimbledon Retro.
Here is a better - more extreme? - representation: Go to 21:28.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUXS7SRUUdk&t=911s
Wall Of Fame Contest.
There is a certain 'movement' from the opponent that irrefutably constitutes as the BEST compliment for your great shot - FAR FAR FAR more than him just applauding. What is it? Hint: Federer vs Del Potro US Open final. First correct answer = Wall Of Fame listing. Winner / Correct answer: Wedne...
WINNER: NIPURN RASTOGI.
Opponent watches the ball land and instantly like speed of lighting turns his head and stares as if to say "Is this freaking legal? Did you freaking do that? Is this freaking possible? But I did everything perfect. Are you real?...............
Here is the US Open clip. Go to 4:20:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-zI1MfXCI
Wall Of Fame Contest.
There is a certain 'movement' from the opponent that irrefutably constitutes as the BEST compliment for your great shot - FAR FAR FAR more than him just applauding. What is it? Hint: Federer vs Del Potro US Open final. First correct answer = Wall Of Fame listing. Winner / Correct answer: Wedne...
2nd hint: Keep in mind - looking for BEST compliment.
Click here.
Wall Of Fame Contest.
There is a certain 'movement' from the opponent that irrefutably constitutes as the BEST compliment for your great shot - FAR FAR FAR more than him just applauding. What is it? Hint: Federer vs Del Potro US Open final. First correct answer = Wall Of Fame listing. Winner / Correct answer: Wedne...
Regarding the hint:
Shouldn't the person who runs this site mention the year for the US Open too? I mean, US Open happens every year. How are we to know which US Open is being referenced here?
This is a strange sight, smell and hearing.
Wall Of Fame Contest.
There is a certain 'movement' from the opponent that irrefutably constitutes as the BEST compliment for your great shot - FAR FAR FAR more than him just applauding. What is it? Hint: Federer vs Del Potro US Open final. First correct answer = Wall Of Fame listing. Winner / Correct answer: Wedne...
Cowrekt Hanazer:
Click here.
Quiz question.
Name player who deliberately (there was absolutely no doubt about it in the minds of everyone watching including his opponent's who was hit) hit his opponent with the shot AND did not apologize.
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