2019 ATP/WTA thread

[spystud13 2371]

From 1-4 down in the 3rd, Angie reels off 5 straight. 

[satyanash 14567]

Rafa's bombing his FH as usual.

If Federer can get past Edmund, we'll have a juicy Federer-Nadal matchup in the semifinals.

 

[satyanash 14567]

Wow. Muguruza was just steamrolled.

 

[perfectchaos007 6677]

2 hours ago, satyanash said:

Rafa's bombing his FH as usual.

If Federer can get past Edmund, we'll have a juicy Federer-Nadal matchup in the semifinals.

 

I think it would be quarterfinals right?

[spystud13 2371]

Both would have to win one more to meet in semis. Fed is killing Edmund. 

[satyanash 14567]

Not sure how long he can keep it up, but Federer is in great form so far this week.

 

[gsoda3 3273]

Any of you been to Indian Wells? Thinking of heading out for the finals on Sunday. The nosebleeds are $270 per though which is a lot more expensive than I would have thought.

[spystud13 2371]

How much fun can it be watching tennis from far away? That ball ain’t real big. 

[gsoda3 3273]

Yeah I was using the nosebleeds as a baseline for cheapest ticket. Before I looked I thought I'd be able to get mid tier loge seats for a couple hundred but that's not even close to reality. Pretty surprised.

[perfectchaos007 6677]

Hotels aren't cheap there either from what I hear. But you pay for what you get. I hear its a great experience if you can afford it.

[spystud13 2371]

This is a pretty cool pic of the whole place. 

 

[satyanash 14567]

 

[spystud13 2371]

Andreescu/Svitolina & Bencic/Angie in the semis. 

[satyanash 14567]

Federer through to the semis in straights. Not his best form though, he'll have to bring a higher level against Nadal.

Interesting article on the rift developing within the ATP leadership between Djokovic and Federer/Nadal: http://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/26176096/us-look-new-leadership-tour

[Bodowned 763]

Rafa called the trainer over in the second set and he’s getting treatment on his knee, it looks like. Decent chance he retires given his history.

[satyanash 14567]

1 hour ago, Bodowned said:

Rafa called the trainer over in the second set and he’s getting treatment on his knee, it looks like. Decent chance he retires given his history.

He toughed it out and won! But he'll have to heal quickly...

 

Edited March 15, 2019 by satyanash

[spystud13 2371]

On serve in the first between Elina/Bianca. 

[satyanash 14567]

 

[spystud13 2371]

Bianca holds from 0-40 to 5-3 in the decider. 

[spystud13 2371]

The kid wins! That was a fucking GREAT 3rd set, can’t remember an 18-year old as poised as her. 

Canada, you got one. 

[perfectchaos007 6677]

Canadian tennis is in good shape, probably better than US tennis

[satyanash 14567]

Hoping to see some more of this today!

 

[satyanash 14567]

 

[michaelpshayes 417]

Nadal is out.

 

http://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/26281102/nadal-wd-federer-clash-knee-injury

[perfectchaos007 6677]

dammit Nadal

[satyanash 14567]

1 hour ago, michaelpshayes said:

Nadal is out.

http://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/26281102/nadal-wd-federer-clash-knee-injury

[satyanash 14567]

Kerber loses to an injured 18-year old unseeded Andreescu. 

[spystud13 2371]

That is one hell of a slight to Bianca. 

[satyanash 14567]

3 minutes ago, spystud13 said:

That is one hell of a slight to Bianca. 

I meant it as an expression of admiration, but mangled it. She suffered like hell for that win, tremendous guts

[satyanash 14567]

Iffy start for Federer. He's not in his groove yet

[satyanash 14567]

Three break points thrown away with three backhand errors...

...but he gets the fourth!

Edited March 17, 2019 by satyanash

[satyanash 14567]

And Theim breaks back... Federer is really struggling with Thiem's groundstrokes

[satyanash 14567]

Are you fucking kidding me with that BP save??!?

Edited March 17, 2019 by satyanash

[satyanash 14567]

Federer takes set #1... Let's see how well his serve holds up

[spystud13 2371]

 

 

[satyanash 14567]

Unbelievable. Fed's let another final slip through his grasp.

[perfectchaos007 6677]

Fed will need to drop to 250 level events to catch Connors. Doubt he's willing to do that tho

[satyanash 14567]

9 hours ago, perfectchaos007 said:

Fed will need to drop to 250 level events to catch Connors. Doubt he's willing to do that tho

He played (and won) Stuttgart last year... although that's a function of the lack of top-level grass tournaments more than anything

Edited March 18, 2019 by satyanash

[Bodowned 763]

He'll still win Basel every year and he'll always compete at Halle/Queen's as long as he plays. This was by far the easiest imaginable draw for him + a W/O in the Semifinals and he still couldn't close the deal. His best M1000 event going forward will likely be Shanghai given it's the fastest HC surface. IW was basically clay disguised as a hardcourt surface and Miami, Toronto/Montreal, Cinci, and Paris aren't exactly fast surfaces either...

[spystud13 2371]

Monster OoP tomorrow in Miami after today was rained out. 

https://www.miamiopen.com/sites/g/files/awvsbl256/files/2019-03/OP0320.pdf

 

[perfectchaos007 6677]

Naomi Osaka's older sister was granted a main draw wild card. Ride those coattails, Mari!

 

 

 

Edited March 20, 2019 by perfectchaos007

[spystud13 2371]

From some article... 

Quote

"Mari Osaka’s current live ranking is No. 338 in the world. Her career high is only No. 280 in the world. Osaka has played two events this year, losing 6-0 6-0 in the first round of the Newport Challenger this year and losing in straight sets in qualifying for ITF Midland. And yet, she is a wild card into this big event."

Naomi is rep'd by IMG, Miami's owner. 

 

Also, the layout is fucking badass now. 

 

[perfectchaos007 6677]

Oh wow, I didn't know the new site was finished and ready to go. I thought they were still playing at Key Biscayne

[satyanash 14567]

Both Thiem and Nishikori crash out of Miami early in upsets

Also the new venue looks fantastic.

 

[perfectchaos007 6677]

To the surprise of no one, Serena withdraws from Miami

[spystud13 2371]

Bianca serving up 4-2 to close out Angie yet again. 

[perfectchaos007 6677]

Kerber broke back so maybe not over yet

[spystud13 2371]

The very rare lost point when your visor breaks. 

[perfectchaos007 6677]

Rough month for Nike and wardrobe malfunctions

[perfectchaos007 6677]

Going to a 3rd set. Bianca let her broken visor really affect her