The Official Tennis Thread - Part II
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Even though she's straight I'm a Sabalenka fangirl now
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yeah come to momma babyGuest wrote: ↑06 Jun 2023, 13:32What is cringe in supporting good tennis player? You think I would root for Svitolina because we all must kiss Ukraine's ass?
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The crowd can be stupid. And funny people may not always be good role models, especially for the younger generation.Guest wrote: ↑06 Jun 2023, 15:01Idk, this situation seems dumb to me. The other day Kasatkina got booed because she didn't wait for the handshake and it looked like she was the one giving the cold shoulder to Svitolina. Now Sabalenka waited for a handshake, Svitolina skipped it, got booed and people blame Sabalenka for not wanting to be the one taking the boos? Lol is that really the problem?
And more dedicated tennis fans might not like it, but Sabalenka is liked by the casual match going crowd who just enjoys a fun personality and attractive tennis without digging deep on what player has pictures with whoever politician. She has a good sense of humor, isn't afraid to poke fun at herself and this makes her likeable in the eyes of the person that doesn't spend much time analyzing players off the court.
Hitler was a good artist and was very fond of children. His entourage described him as a wonderful person, so let's now study his work without the political component. This is, of course, a very hyperbolic example in the context of tennis. But I hope the point is clear.
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The crowd can be stupid. And fun personality may not always be good role models, especially for the younger generation.Guest wrote: ↑06 Jun 2023, 15:01Idk, this situation seems dumb to me. The other day Kasatkina got booed because she didn't wait for the handshake and it looked like she was the one giving the cold shoulder to Svitolina. Now Sabalenka waited for a handshake, Svitolina skipped it, got booed and people blame Sabalenka for not wanting to be the one taking the boos? Lol is that really the problem?
And more dedicated tennis fans might not like it, but Sabalenka is liked by the casual match going crowd who just enjoys a fun personality and attractive tennis without digging deep on what player has pictures with whoever politician. She has a good sense of humor, isn't afraid to poke fun at herself and this makes her likeable in the eyes of the person that doesn't spend much time analyzing players off the court.
Hitler was a good artist and was very fond of children. His entourage described him as a wonderful person, so let's now study his work without the political component. This is, of course, a very hyperbolic example in the context of tennis. But I hope the point is clear.
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Ons doesn’t seem to be playing her best in this match, some unusual unforced errors
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Iga is trash?Guest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 11:49Praying Coco can take out the trash.
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Haddad Maria,Sabalenka,Muchova or Gauff for French Open champion.Please,please,please not Iga Swiatek!She's unbearable!
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I couldn't agree more.Can't stand her at all. There's something very,very off about Iga.Guest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 12:41Haddad Maria,Sabalenka,Muchova or Gauff for French Open champion.Please,please,please not Iga Swiatek!She's unbearable!
On the bright side congratulations to Bia Haddad Maria on making semis.
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Definitely spoiled by her insufferable fraud psychGuest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 13:09I couldn't agree more.Can't stand her at all. There's something very,very off about Iga.Guest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 12:41Haddad Maria,Sabalenka,Muchova or Gauff for French Open champion.Please,please,please not Iga Swiatek!She's unbearable!
On the bright side congratulations to Bia Haddad Maria on making semis.
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Badosa apparently dumped her boyfriend and is dating Tsitsipas
Just date Sabalenka FFS
Just date Sabalenka FFS
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That psych is definitely disturbingGuest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 13:45Definitely spoiled by her insufferable fraud psychGuest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 13:09I couldn't agree more.Can't stand her at all. There's something very,very off about Iga.Guest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 12:41Haddad Maria,Sabalenka,Muchova or Gauff for French Open champion.Please,please,please not Iga Swiatek!She's unbearable!
On the bright side congratulations to Bia Haddad Maria on making semis.
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My thoughts exactly.Guest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 17:30Badosa apparently dumped her boyfriend and is dating Tsitsipas
Just date Sabalenka FFS
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Paula could choose any man or woman and she chooses Tsitsipas? It's a mad world.
Also congratulations to Bia Haddad Maria today. Great job.
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Good luck in the French Open semi-finals to Haddad Maria and Sabalenka.
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Fwiw my straight friends swoon at him and it seems nuts to me too. But maybe we'll get Badosa on camera in the stands?Guest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 19:35Paula could choose any man or woman and she chooses Tsitsipas? It's a mad world.
Also congratulations to Bia Haddad Maria today. Great job.
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wow, this thread wakes up suddenly ... and filled with shit posters!
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The thread has woken up finally but it would be even better if we can have a little bit more meaningful interactions and comments in addition to the more curious(trying to be polite now)posts.
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I am hoping for a Haddad Maria vs Muchova final.They both seem nice and I have enjoyed watching them play this Roland Garros.
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More Badosa on camera would make Tsitsipas matches worth watching.Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 03:23Fwiw my straight friends swoon at him and it seems nuts to me too. But maybe we'll get Badosa on camera in the stands?Guest wrote: ↑07 Jun 2023, 19:35Paula could choose any man or woman and she chooses Tsitsipas? It's a mad world.
Also congratulations to Bia Haddad Maria today. Great job.
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*Besides Suarez Navarro having twin girls and the Badosa/Tsitsipas relationship what other personal news or gossip have people on this thread heard about the players?
*I want Muchova and Ruud to win the French Open titles.
*I love that Ana Ivanovic reminds fans every year of her French Open title.It's kind of funny in a nice way.
*I read about PGA Tour/LIV/DP Tour merger in golf. Do we think Saudi involvement at the top of pro tennis(I know there is the Diriyah Cup but that is an exhibition)is inevitable?I think it is unfortunately.And I don't believe the stuff about Saudi involvement in sports and entertainment will help their country modernize.
I hope my English is OK.Thank you.
*I want Muchova and Ruud to win the French Open titles.
*I love that Ana Ivanovic reminds fans every year of her French Open title.It's kind of funny in a nice way.
*I read about PGA Tour/LIV/DP Tour merger in golf. Do we think Saudi involvement at the top of pro tennis(I know there is the Diriyah Cup but that is an exhibition)is inevitable?I think it is unfortunately.And I don't believe the stuff about Saudi involvement in sports and entertainment will help their country modernize.
I hope my English is OK.Thank you.
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I want to see Bia vs Karo in the final too.Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 11:39I am hoping for a Haddad Maria vs Muchova final.They both seem nice and I have enjoyed watching them play this Roland Garros.
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Anyone care to make early predictions for Wimbledon?
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Which tennis shoes would people on this thread recommend?
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For pure comfort I have always liked New Balance.I am curious about the new Lacoste ones though.Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 12:50Which tennis shoes would people on this thread recommend?
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As someone who doesn't feel strongly pro or anti Iga Swiatek dare I ask why she inspires such devoted support and intense dislike from tennis fans?
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Do you really want to go there?...Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 13:15As someone who doesn't feel strongly pro or anti Iga Swiatek dare I ask why she inspires such devoted support and intense dislike from tennis fans?
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The Tsitsipas situation is funny, almost pathetic tbh. Back in the way he actually seemed like a nice fella and respectful of female players. Nobody seemed to give him the time of the day. He came out as anti equal pay and had some disparaging remarks about women and suddenly there's a WTA player willing to date him. You can't make this up lmao.
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I always liked adidas tennis shoes myself.
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Call me cynical but Badosa/Tsitsipas screams PR relationship and storyline for a future season of Netflix show Break Point.Alja Tomljanovic and Matteo Berrettini are long since done dating each other so maybe Netflix wanted another couple (even if only a PR one).Maybe I have listened to the Beyond The Blinds podcast way too much and question every celebrity relationship now but PR couple seems to fit with these two.Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 14:45The Tsitsipas situation is funny, almost pathetic tbh. Back in the way he actually seemed like a nice fella and respectful of female players. Nobody seemed to give him the time of the day. He came out as anti equal pay and had some disparaging remarks about women and suddenly there's a WTA player willing to date him. You can't make this up lmao.
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Gotta love Ana Ivanovic and her annual reminder that she is a French Open champion.Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 12:02*Besides Suarez Navarro having twin girls and the Badosa/Tsitsipas relationship what other personal news or gossip have people on this thread heard about the players?
*I want Muchova and Ruud to win the French Open titles.
*I love that Ana Ivanovic reminds fans every year of her French Open title.It's kind of funny in a nice way.
*I read about PGA Tour/LIV/DP Tour merger in golf. Do we think Saudi involvement at the top of pro tennis(I know there is the Diriyah Cup but that is an exhibition)is inevitable?I think it is unfortunately.And I don't believe the stuff about Saudi involvement in sports and entertainment will help their country modernize.
I hope my English is OK.Thank you.
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Gotta love Ana Ivanovic and her annual reminder that she is a French Open champion.Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 12:02*Besides Suarez Navarro having twin girls and the Badosa/Tsitsipas relationship what other personal news or gossip have people on this thread heard about the players?
*I want Muchova and Ruud to win the French Open titles.
*I love that Ana Ivanovic reminds fans every year of her French Open title.It's kind of funny in a nice way.
*I read about PGA Tour/LIV/DP Tour merger in golf. Do we think Saudi involvement at the top of pro tennis(I know there is the Diriyah Cup but that is an exhibition)is inevitable?I think it is unfortunately.And I don't believe the stuff about Saudi involvement in sports and entertainment will help their country modernize.
I hope my English is OK.Thank you.
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Sabalenka vs Muchova is into a 3rd set. I'm really enjoying it.
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x2Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 15:28Sabalenka vs Muchova is into a 3rd set. I'm really enjoying it.
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Aah when the underdog drops a tiebreak I always worry she won't be able to recover
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That was a fantastic semi final to watch, really good quality as well as being a real nail bitter with no real idea who was winning it until the very end. Love to see Muchova in the final, she's had some really unfortunately timed injuries which derailed her progress more than once when she was making moves up the rankings. Hopefully she can stay healthy because she has such an enjoyable game to watch especially now she seems to have worked out how best to employ her variety to have the most substantial impact. Her shot selection has been wonderful recently. Also great to see another player bringing in a former player into her camp especially someone like Flipkens who can help Muchova use her expansive game to the most impactful effect.
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Good luck in this next semi to Haddad Maria.
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1GA 1GA 1GA!!! But serious props to BHM for forcing a tiebreak and that wicked shot to save her first match point.
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Karolina Muchova you have one job.One.
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No chance. Iga’s just too good of a player. 6:2, 6:4.Guest wrote: ↑08 Jun 2023, 19:11Karolina Muchova you have one job.One.
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