row_33 Posted August 30, 2019 Posted August 30, 2019 David Foster Wallace, my favourite novelist of the last 50 years (RIP), wrote some great things on tennis, he was a good player in his youth. the NYT still has it up for free... https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html
Augie Posted August 31, 2019 Author Posted August 31, 2019 On 8/30/2019 at 2:24 AM, Another Fan said: I haven’t watched it in years but the US Open used to be one of my favorite events too watch. I have more in my head though Capriotti, the Williams Sisters, and Martina Hingis how ever long ago that was. I honestly never heard of Coco. This was my favorite match ever: Expand I loved Pete! Put a dime at the T or out wide, and he could hit it with his serve! I do think yacking on the court is a violation, however.
Augie Posted August 31, 2019 Author Posted August 31, 2019 Djokovic is the tennis version of the Patriots in my mind. Not saying he’s cheating (and not saying he’s not), but the guy playing him is my friend!
Augie Posted August 31, 2019 Author Posted August 31, 2019 I may not like him, but I will NEVER deny the Jokers greatness. Same with Serena, actually.
Augie Posted August 31, 2019 Author Posted August 31, 2019 Medvedev with a CRAZY get on that drop shot! These guys are ridiculously fit! To go balls to the wall, often for 4-5 hours, then to do it again......is just ridiculous!
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 Naomi Osaka now has about a million more fans. Great win and total class act. Never really followed her before— she has a solid game.
row_33 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 sorry to see #4 went out first round, good job in seeding, so Nadal has a cakewalk to the final
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 Saw some of that Djokovic/Wawrinka match. Looked like Wawrinka was outplaying him, even before Djokovic injury flared up. in any event, looks like there is a good path for a Nadal/Federer final, which is pretty much what everyone wants.
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) On 8/30/2019 at 3:15 AM, Augie said: We’re all pals, but I’ve never broken into the doubles crowd. Expand Well you should have known that story about you firing your sister down the stairs would come back to haunt you... Edited September 2, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 Tough loss for Federer. Clearly injured; that other dude Dimintrov lucked out big time, because he wasn't playing all that great. Roger just missing easy shots.
snafu Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 What a match is going on now! 6-7 in the 5th set. Berrettimi vs. Monfils. Mom here. The crowd is awesome.
The Dean Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 On 8/30/2019 at 3:39 AM, The Plastic Cup said: I used to go every year back in that era....the 80s/early 90s was incredible for tennis. Wifey is actually flying out tomorrow night to meet up with friends in NYC for the weekend and going to the Open on Sunday. Expand Should I assume she is a BLUE plastic cup? Or perhaps fine crystal? On 9/4/2019 at 10:10 PM, snafu said: What a match is going on now! 6-7 in the 5th set. Berrettimi vs. Monfils. Mom here. The crowd is awesome. Expand That was a great match. 1
The Plastic Cup Posted September 5, 2019 Posted September 5, 2019 On 9/4/2019 at 10:49 PM, The Dean said: Should I assume she is a BLUE plastic cup? Or perhaps fine crystal? Expand My bride......yes, I married above my pay grade.
The Dean Posted September 5, 2019 Posted September 5, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 2:38 AM, The Plastic Cup said: My bride......yes, I married above my pay grade. Expand Congrats to you both. 1
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 6, 2019 Posted September 6, 2019 Women’s draw has been really entertaining this tournament. Really like Andreescu— very exciting young player with a great power game. I think she can beat Serena.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 Two great finals this year. Glad Nadal pulled it out, but that Mednedev was outstanding.
Gugny Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 1:19 AM, JR in Pittsburgh said: Two great finals this year. Glad Nadal pulled it out, but that Mednedev was outstanding. Expand WOW!!! I flipped it over and Nadal had just gone up a break in the 3rd and I figured it was over. Never turned it back. Glad he held on, too!!
Seasons1992 Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 Great match.........I love majors. And now we wait til January. 1
UConn James Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 1:42 AM, Gugny said: WOW!!! I flipped it over and Nadal had just gone up a break in the 3rd and I figured it was over. Never turned it back. Glad he held on, too!! Expand Same here. Gave the dog a bath and washed his beds & toys, watched some of the Jints-Cowgirls game, made some luxurious French toast and bacon for dinner... and then a notification dinged after 9 p.m. that Nadal won in a five-setter. ?.
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 With Nadal winning yesterday, it means that Nadal, Federer, Murray and Djokovic have won 60 of the last 66 Grand Slam titles.
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