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  • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

    Originally posted by Drew S. View Post
    but I just realized no one born in the 90's has won a men's grand slam title yet
    That is incredible.
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    • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

      Originally posted by Drew S. View Post
      I just realized no one born in the 90's has won a men's grand slam title yet. It really is remarkable just how dominant the big four have been. I think even those of us who love the game take it for granted to a large degree.

      though Cilic was "only" 25 when he won the US Open in 2014....

      EDIT: and Del Potro was 20 when he won the US Open in 2009. Someone born in 1991 would be 26 this year... though I agree on the dominance. Except for those two and Wawrinka's three Majors, wow!

      Going back to the start of 2004: 54 Majors. Big 4 are 47 - 7 over that time span.

      Also, regarding Venus, if it were not for losses to Serena, she'd probably have several more major titles and a shorter gap between Wimbledon singles titles....Venus is 5-3 in Wimbledon finals alone, all three losses to Serena.
      Last edited by FreshFish; 07-12-2017, 12:42 PM.
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      • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

        American Sam Querrey takes down Andy Murray in five sets, first American to reach semi-finals at Wimbledon since Andy Roddick in 2009.

        Roddick made Wimbledon finals three times. That 2009 finals match was a classic: Roddick only lost one service game the entire match!! while he broke Federer's serve twice. Yet Federer won, 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14.
        "Hope is a good thing; maybe the best of things."

        "Beer is a sign that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin

        "Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." -- W. B. Yeats

        "People generally are most impatient with those flaws in others about which they are most ashamed of in themselves." - folk wisdom

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        • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

          Djoker just pulled the ripcord against Berdych.
          Originally posted by BobbyBrady
          Crosby probably wouldn't even be on BC's top two lines next year

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          • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

            Originally posted by Drew S. View Post
            Djoker just pulled the ripcord against Berdych.
            ...while Federer wins in straight sets.

            Semi-finals on Friday:
            # 7 seed Cilic v # 24 seed Querrey
            # 3 seed Federer v # 11 seed Berdych

            Berdych beat Federer at Wimbledon in 2010 quarterfinals; Federer beat Berdych at the Australian Open last year and this year.

            Cilic beat Federer in the US Open [semi-] Final in straight sets in 2014; Federer beat Cilic in Wimbledon quarterfinals last year in five sets.
            Last edited by FreshFish; 07-12-2017, 12:43 PM.
            "Hope is a good thing; maybe the best of things."

            "Beer is a sign that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin

            "Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." -- W. B. Yeats

            "People generally are most impatient with those flaws in others about which they are most ashamed of in themselves." - folk wisdom

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            • Originally posted by FreshFish View Post
              ...while Federer wins in straight sets.

              Semi-finals on Friday:
              # 7 seed Cilic v # 24 seed Querrey
              # 3 seed Federer v # 11 seed Berdych

              Berdych beat Federer at Wimbledon in 2010 quarterfinals; Federer beat Berdych at the Australian Open last year and this year.

              Cilic beat Federer in the US Open Final in straight sets in 2014; Federer beat Cilic in Wimbledon quarterfinals last year in five sets.
              Not to nitpick, but Cilic actually beat Fed in 2014 US open semi. Cilic best Nishikori in the final. It def is a similar setup though.
              Originally posted by BobbyBrady
              Crosby probably wouldn't even be on BC's top two lines next year

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              • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

                Originally posted by Drew S. View Post
                Not to nitpick, but Cilic actually beat Fed in 2014 US open semi. Cilic best Nishikori in the final. It def is a similar setup though.
                Indeed, to piggy-back on top of your earlier post on the dominance of the Big Four, since the start of 2004, the Big Four won 47 of the 54 Majors.
                "Hope is a good thing; maybe the best of things."

                "Beer is a sign that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin

                "Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." -- W. B. Yeats

                "People generally are most impatient with those flaws in others about which they are most ashamed of in themselves." - folk wisdom

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                • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

                  It looks like Federer has become comfortable with his new, larger racket. He used to slice a lot more backhand returns than he does now, he hits through the backhand now with a lot more pace and topspin than before.

                  He also seems to be using his tennis intelligence quite a bit more than his competitors.

                  Against the baseline bashers, or big booming servers, you will notice how close in he stands on the court compared to most others; so that he can catch the ball on the rise (where most others wait until after it has bounced fully). While he might have to sacrifice some power by blocking the ball back, he makes up for it in two ways: accuracy, and in rushing his opponent's follow-up response (i.e., disrupting their rhythm). He cuts out not only the extra time for the ball to reach him were he to stand further back, he also cuts out the bit of time it takes for the ball to go back again.
                  "Hope is a good thing; maybe the best of things."

                  "Beer is a sign that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin

                  "Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." -- W. B. Yeats

                  "People generally are most impatient with those flaws in others about which they are most ashamed of in themselves." - folk wisdom

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                  • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

                    This is... wow.
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                    • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

                      Originally posted by FreshFish View Post
                      While he might have to sacrifice some power by blocking the ball back, he makes up for it in two ways: accuracy, and in rushing his opponent's follow-up response (i.e., disrupting their rhythm)
                      Plus he's using more of their strength back against them. More people would do this if they, you know, could.
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                      • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

                        Federer v Cilic in Men's Final on Sunday
                        "Hope is a good thing; maybe the best of things."

                        "Beer is a sign that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin

                        "Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy." -- W. B. Yeats

                        "People generally are most impatient with those flaws in others about which they are most ashamed of in themselves." - folk wisdom

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                        • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

                          Venus was far too aggressive and then just fell apart mentally when it wasn't working.
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                          • Originally posted by Spartanforlife4 View Post
                            Venus was far too aggressive and then just fell apart mentally when it wasn't working.
                            She was going well and then when she didn't convert the two set points basically gave up. It's crazy to see someone lose nine games on the bounce in a grand slam final.
                            Originally posted by BobbyBrady
                            Crosby probably wouldn't even be on BC's top two lines next year

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                            • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

                              Men's doubles final lasted over four hours. Women's doubles just getting started at 9:30 local.
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                              • Re: Tennis...Anyone?

                                Cilic in serious trouble ATM down a set and 3-0 in second. Just called the trainer out.
                                Originally posted by BobbyBrady
                                Crosby probably wouldn't even be on BC's top two lines next year

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